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Election 2010
A statewide poll has been released that shows who the early front-runners would be for the gubernatorial primaries in August.On the Republican side, Attorney General Mike Cox holds the early lead garnering 32 percent. Congressman …
President Obama’s “Small Business Jobs and Wages Tax Cut”
During his State of the Union address last week, the president outlined a proposal called the “Small Business Jobs and Wages Tax Cut.” Below is a synopsis of the how the various proposals will work.SBAM’s …
Small Business Proposals Part of State of the State
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 …
Governor Proposes Government Reforms
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 …
(Audio) Small Business Champion Podcast: SBAM Reaction to Granholm Speech (5:32)
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 …
NSBA Releases Year-End Economic Report
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 …
Election 2010
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, …
State Senate Begins Hearings on Reform Proposals
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 …
(Audio) Federal Health Insurance Reform Update on SBAM’s Small Business Champion Podcast
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 …
Exclusive New Feature of SBAM Web Site: Columns From One of the Nation’s Leading Small Business Experts
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 …
SBAM’s Rob Fowler Talks Economic Gardening on Eiler Podcast
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 …
Legislators Brief Legislative Action Council
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 …
Senate Republicans Announce Reform Agenda
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 …