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July 13, 2010
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 …
July 9, 2010
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 …
July 9, 2010
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, …
July 8, 2010
(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 …
July 1, 2010
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 …
July 1, 2010
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 …
June 29, 2010
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:• …
June 29, 2010
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 …
June 29, 2010
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 …
June 28, 2010
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 …
June 25, 2010
SBAM Annual Meeting media coverage roundup
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 …
June 25, 2010
SBAM launches initiative for economic turnaround
(TV news crews cover SBAM's press conference announcing economic growth initiative) A public policy initiative geared to revitalize Michigan’s economy is being launched today by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), which hopes to boost …
June 21, 2010
SBAM’s “Propelling a New Economic Direction for Michigan” initiative noted in Detroit Free Press column
SBAM’s new “Propelling a New Economic Direction for Michigan” initiative, which will be launched Thursday at SBAM’s annual meeting in East Lansing, was the subject of Detroit Free Press business columnist Tom Walsh’s column on …
June 18, 2010
Grandfathered health plan FAQs
Question: What can you tell me about “grandfathered” health plans and how that may impact my company’s health insurance plan? Answer: On June 14, the Internal Revenue Service, along with the Departments of Labor and …
June 4, 2010
New survey: tell us what you think about SBAM’s website SBAM.org
SBAM's website provides news and information to help you succeed as a Michigan small business owner. Please participate in this brief survey to assist us in making our website more valuable in the future. Your …
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