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May 12, 2010
SBAM in the News: Video on economic gardening and propelling a new economic direction for Michigan
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler was recently interviewed by Chris Holman on the Mid-Michigan Business Beat video report. Rob discusses the importance of economic gardening in growing more Michigan jobs. Chris also talked with SBAM’s …
May 11, 2010
SBAM in the News: Audio interview on impact of health care law
SBAM small business health care expert Scott Lyon was interviewed on Michigan Entertainment Radio’s MiHealth & Wellness show to discuss the impact of the health care bill on small business owners.Listen to the show by …
May 11, 2010
SBAM welcomes Disney Institute to East Lansing on June 7 and Ann Arbor on June 29
It doesn't take any training to recognize that the world's economy has taken a significant downturn. It does take effective and proven professional development training to guide impacted organizations back to the summit. A one-day local …
May 11, 2010
An ugly surprise for small businesses in the Health Care Reform Law
(By Scott Lyon, SBAM’s small business health care expert)SBAM promises to keep you informed about health care reform as we learn about issues that will impact the small business community. We will report to you …
May 7, 2010
SBAM in the News – Grand Rapids Press article suggests a new tactic for creating jobs in Michigan: ‘Economic gardening’
An article today in the Grand Rapids Press and Mlive.com says that economic gardening -- helping local businesses grow -- could provide a richer, more stable source of jobs for the state. Excerpt: “Michigan shouldn't abandon efforts …
May 6, 2010
SBAM in the News: MiBiz notes SBAM’s belief that healthcare reform is a mixed bag
West Michigan business magazine MiBiz recently interviewed SBAM’s health care expert Scott Lyon to assess the impact that federal health care reform is going to have on small business owners. Excerpt from the article: “The signing …
May 6, 2010
Gubernatorial candidates confirmed for June 24 SBAM Annual Meeting & Networking Luncheon
Five major gubernatorial candidates – Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, Attorney General Mike Cox, Congressman Pete Hoekstra and businessman Rick Snyder – will appear onstage at the Small Business Association of …
May 4, 2010
Who cares about the slow economy! Innovative Michigan companies launch new products and services
From emission reducing carburetors to custom wine cellars to energy-efficient pet doors, dozens of Michigan small businesses displayed their innovative energy by launching new products and services and entering them in the 2010 Innovation Awards …
April 30, 2010
Round-Up of Legislative News: April 24 – 30
House Passes Its Version of Early Retirement Bills SBAM Lends Support to Microenterprise FundElection 2010 House Passes Its Version of Early Retirement BillsOn Tuesday, the State House passed its version of early retirement bills for …
April 30, 2010
Small Businesses Honored April 29 in Lansing at Michigan Celebrates Small Business
(In photo, SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler with Innovation Award winner Kyle Schwulst of ElectroJet) Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB), the state’s premier awards event celebrating small business excellence and the importance of small business …
April 23, 2010
Round-Up of Legislative News
SBAM Member Testifies in Support of Ban on Unionization of Business OwnersEarly Retirement Bills Still on House FloorElection 2010 SBAM Member Testifies in Support of Ban on Unionization of Business OwnersThis week SBAM Board member Jerry …
April 22, 2010
(Audio) Small Business Champion podcast: Small business owner testifies on forced unionization of home childcare providers (4:21)
SBAM leader and small business owner Jerry Grubb, owner of Wee Discover Childcare and Learning Center, talks with Michael Rogers about the legislative effort to overturn the forced unionization of home childcare providers. Grubb explains …
April 20, 2010
Still Time to Get Tickets to Michigan Celebrates Small Business Event
Michigan’s outstanding, award-winning small businesses will be honored April 29 at the Lansing Center as the state’s major business organizations and agencies collaborate for the sixth annual “Michigan Celebrates Small Business” event. Tickets are still …
April 19, 2010
Michigan’s Smoke Free Air Law
On May 1, 2010, the Dr. Ron Davis Smoke Free Air Law will go into effect, prohibiting smoking in all Michigan businesses.Take a few moments to find out how this law impacts your business and …
April 16, 2010
Round-Up of Legislative News
Early Retirement Bills Move in the SenateSenate Panel Moves Public Employee Health Reform Bill Congress Should Act on Estate Tax Reform Early Retirement Bills Move in the SenateA revised version of the Governor’s early retirement package …
April 16, 2010
SBAM gets national visibility for its opposition to sales tax on services
SBAM’s President and CEO Rob Fowler was featured recently in The New York Times and ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. An excerpt from The New York Times article: Though some say the proposed service …
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