The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) statewide membership topped 8,900 in March, up 184 members from February.“Even in this challenging economy, small business owners are demonstrating that they believe in the power of numbers …
As a service to Michigan small business owners, SBAM, with the assistance of our national affiliate the National Small Business Association (NSBA) has compiled answers to the following list of Frequently Asked Questions about the …
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler appeared on a WKAR radio “reworking Michigan” program that examines job creation and workforce evolution in Michigan. Excerpt:“Fowler says in the aftermath of its manufacturing golden age, Michigan's future …
The scheduled 3% pay raise for the state’s unionized employees will take effect this fall. The state Senate tried unsuccessfully for a third time to overturn the raise.The third vote was the same as the …
As part of Gov. Granholm’s budget plan, she proposed an early retirement proposal for teachers and state employees. It is estimated that the measure would save more than $300 million.The Governor hopes to see the …
A bill that would prohibit businesses from using credit checks with regard to employment decisions was taken up before the House Labor Committee.Proponents of the bill argue that it is unfair to look at a …
Not much immediate impact, but long term look for health insurance costs to continue to skyrocket. That’s the assessment of the new health insurance law by SBAM’s Vice President Small Business Services Scott Lyon. Interviewed …
Article V – COMMITTEES, Section 3 of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM’S) Policies and Procedures Manual provides, in part, that the Nominating Committee shall call for nominations for Directors from all members not …
On March 31, Rob Fowler, SBAM’s President and CEO, and Scott Lyon, SBAM’s health insurance expert, were online in a Webinar explaining what you need to know right now and in the future about the …
Get the facts on what the new health care reform law means to your small business: Free SBAM audio/video Webinar Wed. March 31, 2 p.m.Puzzled, confused, apprehensive about the new health care reform law? It’s …
A recent poll shows that the race for the Republican nomination for governor is tightening up, and that House Speaker Andy Dillon has the early lead on the Democratic side.Marketing Resource Group did a poll …
This week, the House Government Operations Committee took up HB 4988 sponsored by State Rep. Arlan Meekhof. HB 4988 would provide an annual review of regulatory rules that effect businesses. And more importantly for our …
A bill has been introduced in the state legislature to require state agencies to review the impact that various rules and regulations have on small businesses. Michael Rogers talks with SBAM’s director of government relations …
(SBAM wants to know how the new law will affect your small business! Tell us in the comment section at the end of this story -- or contribute your views to our Forum.) The National Small …
Updated March 25, 2010As you may know, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Senate health reform bill, and President Obama has signed it into law. The vote was close (219-212) with 38 Democrats …
(By SBAM health insurance expert Scott Lyon)Health care reform continues to consume all of the oxygen in Washington, D.C., and on most of the cable news networks. The President has delayed his oversees trip hoping …