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SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler is quoted in today's Detroit News in a story healdlined "Small businesses in distress." Excerpt:Businesses that are closing for lack of credit run the gamut, said Rob Fowler, president …
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January 19, 2010
January 15, 2010
Union Tax Deal a Slap in the Face to Small Business
The announcement late yesterday that the White House brokered a deal with unions to exempt them from the proposed excise tax on so-called “Cadillac” plans delivered a stinging punch to small business. SBAM’s national affiliate …
January 15, 2010
Small Business Champion Podcast: State Budget Woes to Continue in 2010 (8:22)
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January 15, 2010
SBAM Leader Quoted in Detroit News Article “Congress’ health reform puts some employers in tight spot”
SBAM board member Jerry Grubb, owner of Wee Discover Child Daycare and Learning Center in Waterford, was quoted in today's Detroit News article titled "Congress' health reform puts some employers in tight spot." Excerpt:The House …
January 15, 2010
Small Business Sends Congress Health Care Reform Checklist
SBAM’s national affiliate the National Small Business Association (NSBA) sent a detailed letter to Congress urging their consideration of small business as they work toward combining the House-and Senate-passed health care reform bills. Of paramount …
January 13, 2010
(Video) SBAM on National City “The State of Small Business” Roundtable on WJR Radio
National City Roundtable - December 2009 from WJR Radio on Vimeo.
January 13, 2010
SBAM President on Economic Turnaround Panel Discussion Jan. 27 in Lansing
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler will participate in a panel discussion/forum about Michigan’s Economic Turnaround -- Policy Innovation for Michigan’s Entrepreneurs on Jan. 27 in Lansing. The event, sponsored by the Michigan State University …
January 11, 2010
SBAM Urges Congress to Reject Federal Health Insurance Reform
(by SBAM’s Vice President Small Business Services Scott Lyon) The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and our members - 8,500 business owners and their 100,000+ employees - from all across the state, understand the need …
January 9, 2010
The Governor’s “Grand Bargain”
In her year-end press conference last month, Gov. Granholm discussed the challenges that the state faces in the current year. As part of this discussion, she broached the subject of tax and government reforms.The Governor …
January 9, 2010
Senate Republicans Offer Their Version of Public Employee Health Reforms
State Senators Mark Jansen and Alan Sanborn have introduced legislation that would require all employees who receive health insurance benefits from a publicly funded health insurance plan to contribute between 15 and 20 percent to …
January 9, 2010
SBAM Hosts Sheriff Mike Bouchard Press Conference
While state Democrats were scrambling to determine who would be in and out of this year’s Governors race, Republican candidates were announcing plans to help businesses in Michigan.On Wednesday, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard used …
January 5, 2010
Health care reform does next to nothing to reduce the cost of health care
Analysis by SBAM health insurance expert Scott Lyon.(We want to hear how this measure affects you! Leave a comment below or get involved in the conversations in our Forum.)As most of you have probably know, …
December 22, 2009
SBAM Prevails on Post-Labor Day School Start
SBAM’s top legislative priority in the last week of the legislative session was preserving the law that schools in Michigan cannot start until after Labor Day. As we reported in our last issue, the legislature …
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