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 …
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April 19, 2010
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 …
April 16, 2010
SBAM tops 8,900 members
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 …
April 16, 2010
Beware misinformation about the new federal health care law – get the facts from SBAM
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 …
April 15, 2010
SBAM President featured in WKAR public radio report on the value of economic gardening in Michigan
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 …
April 6, 2010
State Employee Pay Raise to Go Through
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 …
April 6, 2010
Governor’s Early Retirement Bills on Hold
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 …
April 6, 2010
SBAM Expresses Opposition to Bill Banning Credit Checks for Hiring Decisions
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 …
April 2, 2010
(Audio) Small Business Champion Podcast: How small businesses are affected by the new health care law (6:45)
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 …
April 1, 2010
SBAM seeks nominations for board of directors
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 …
April 1, 2010
Impact of health care reform law: download presentation here
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 …
March 26, 2010
What the new health care reform law means to your small business: SBAM audio/video webinar March 31
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 …
March 26, 2010
Election 2010
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 …
March 26, 2010
SBAM Testifies in Support of Review of Administrative Rules
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 …
March 25, 2010
(Audio) The Small Business Champion Podcast: Small business regulatory review (4:24)
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 …
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