The Governor’s State of the State address on Wednesday proposed very little in the way of new initiatives. However, she did devote a portion of her speech to programs that would assist entrepreneurs.The governor indicated …
Last Friday Gov. Granholm joined the chorus of elected officials and business groups calling for reforms to state government spending. It is estimated that her proposed reforms would result in savings of $450 million.Below is …
Gov. Granholm’s final state-of-the-state address emphasized a number of initiatives aimed at the small business economy. Analysis from SBAM’s Vice President Government Relations David Palsrok – interviewed by SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers. Listen …
SBAM’s national affiliate the National Small Business Association (NSBA) released its 2009 survey of small businesses last week. Not surprisingly, economic uncertainty remains a key concern for small business owners across the country.Highlights of the …
The shake-up on the Democratic side of who will run for governor this year has continued throughout the month. Recall earlier this month, the presumed front runner for the Democratic nomination, Lt. Gov. John Cherry, …
SBAM came out in support of the first installment of the State Senate’s $2 billion in government reforms. The bills (SB 1072) would amend the binding arbitration procedures for police and firefighters, and SBs 1085 …
In this week’s Small Business Champion podcast, Michael Rogers talks with SBAM’s health insurance expert Scott Lyon about President Obama’s state of the union address and the near-term prospects for federal health insurance reform. Like …
SBAM is offering its members an informative and helpful weekly column by Steven D. Strauss, often called “the country’s leading small business expert.” A new column can be found every Thursday. Columns are only available …
Economic gardening -- growing and nurturing our own companies here in Michigan -- was the subject covered by SBAM's President and CEO in a new "Innovative Business Results" podcast conducted by Larry Eiler of Eiler …
Last week at our quarterly Legislative Action Council (LAC) meeting, the members of the committee were provided a legislative update by two Grand Rapids area lawmakers.SBAM was pleased to have two special guests attend our …
Earlier this week Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop and the Senate Republican caucus announced a package of government reform bills that could result in potential savings of more than $2 billion.Senator Bishop called 2010 the …
Michigan entrepreneur Rick Snyder was the latest gubernatorial candidate to stop by SBAM headquarters in Lansing. He addressed SBAM’s board of directors on Jan. 21.Candidates Sheriff Mike Bouchard and Rep. Peter Hoekstra have also visited …
(News analysis by health insurance expert Scott Lyon, SBAM’s Vice President Small Business Services) Discuss this in the Forum.Prior to Tuesday night, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Harry Reid and representatives of the White House were …
In this week's Small Business Champion podcast, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Vice President Government Relations David Palsrok about the Senate Republicans' package of budget reforms that include a 5% pay cut …