The Small Business Association of Michigan has launched a major new initiative entitled Propelling a New Economic Direction for Michigan. This new economic direction focuses on entrepreneurial growth, small business job creation and a new …
The Michigan Purchasers Health Alliance Conference in Ann Arbor will be held on Sept. 23, 7 : 30 am – 4 pm at Washtenaw Community College Campus - Morris Lawrence Building, Ann Arbor. This year's theme …
As part of its ongoing public policy initiative geared to revitalizing Michigan’s economy, the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today issued a “Propelling a New Economic Direction for Michigan” White Paper. The research document, …
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC has endorsed candidates for Michigan State House and State Senate races. House endorsementsSenate endorsementsHouse and Senate Stamps of ApprovalIn this audio podcast, Michael Rogers talks with …
Learn more about how Michigan stacks up against our competitor states in supporting and growing entrepreneurs by attending this July 27 program at Automation Alley in Troy. The Small Business Association of Michigan’s President and …
Crain’s Detroit Business has an article entitled “For economic development, SBAM wants state to help entrepreneurs, not woo out-of-state companies.” Excerpt:“If you go out to Silicon Valley, entrepreneurs are heroes,” (SBAM Vice President Communications Michael …
Next Reform -- State Employee Retirement Bills?U.S. Senate to Take Up Jobs Bill This MonthIRS Taking Comments on 1099 Reporting IssueNext Reform--State Employee Retirement Bills?In May when the legislature passed the school employee retirement bills, …
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC recently endorsed candidates for Michigan State House and State Senate races. In this audio podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Director of Government Relations Mike Batterbee about …
The Stamp of Approval is given in seats where there are multiple candidates who have been deemed to be friendly to the small business agenda. It is not to be considered a full-fledged endorsement.House Stamp of Approval2nd …
The Small Biz PAC (Political Action Committee) made its first round of endorsements for the 2010 election cycle. The PAC committee is made up of SBAM members and staff that review candidate surveys sent to …
The following small business owners are new 2010-2011 board officers and directors for the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM.) They were elected at SBAM’s board of directors meeting on June 24 in East Lansing.Officers:• …
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) Small Biz PAC has endorsed the following candidates for State House: House Endorsements1st District Janice Dumouchelle (R-Grosse Pointe Farms) 4th District Michael Hartt (D-Detroit)17th District …
Rep. John Proos (R-St. Joseph) was honored as the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) Legislator of the Year at the organization annual meeting June 24 in East Lansing. Also honored at the SBAM annual …
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) Small Biz PAC has endorsed the following candidates for State Senate: 2nd District Rep. Bert Johnson (D-Highland Park)3rd District Morris Hood (D-Detroit)6th District John Pastor (R-Livonia)13th …
Here’s a selection from the widespread media coverage of SBAM’s annual meeting, held June 24 in East Lansing: WILX TV 10 Lansing: Businesses Eye CandidatesWLNS TV 6 Lansing: Governor Hopefuls Meet With Business LeadersCrain’s Detroit …