News & Resources
Categories
- All
- Surveys
- Certification
- SBAM Press Release
- ASE
- AI
- Podcast
- Sponsored Content
- Public Relations
- Weatherization Grant Testimonials
- Small Business Briefing Archives
- Webinar Videos
- Loans and Funding Webinars
- Wednesday Wisdom Videos
- Go Local Blog
- Champion
- Breaking News
- Agents
- Member Benefits
- Agent Alert
- Focus Magazine
- Uncategorized
- Magazine Content
- Health Care Reform
- Event
- Top News
- Accounting and Finance
- Legal
- Advocacy
- Watchdog News
- Operations
- Human Resources
- Audio Seminars
- Information Technology
- Sales and Marketing
- SBAM News
- Blog
- News
Score Cards and White Papers: Read here to learn more about how SBAM is helping to shape the future of Michigan’s economy
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 …
Looking for ideas on how to contain your healthcare costs? Attend the Michigan Purchasers Health Alliance Conference Sept. 23 in Ann Arbor
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 …
SBAM issues “Propelling a New Economic Direction for Michigan” White Paper
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, …
Vote in the Aug. 3 Primary Election! See SBAM’s endorsements here
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 …
Automation Alley in Troy to host July 27 discussion of SBAM’s 2010 Entrepreneurship Score Card
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 …
SBAM in the News: Economic gardening, paperwork issues in health care reform, social networking for small businesses
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 …
Legislative Round-Up: Week of July 5th
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, …
(Audio) Small Business Champion: Small biz candidates endorsed (4:50)
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 …
SBAM Stamps of Approval
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 …
Weekly Legislative Round-Up
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 …
SBAM announces new board officers, directors
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:• …
SBAM endorses for State House races
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 …
SBAM honors Rep. Proos and others with Advocate Awards at annual meeting
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 …
SBAM endorses for State Senate races
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 …