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June 4, 2010
New survey: tell us what you think about SBAM’s website SBAM.org
SBAM's website provides news and information to help you succeed as a Michigan small business owner. Please participate in this brief survey to assist us in making our website more valuable in the future. Your …
June 3, 2010
New poll finds SBAM is Michigan’s most trusted business group to help improve economy
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is the most trusted business organization to help improve Michigan‘s economy, according to a recent survey of southeast Michigan voters. SBAM tops a list of seven business groups …
June 3, 2010
Take the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Needs Assessment Survey
SBAM is partnering with Lawrence Technological University to encourage our membership to participate and take the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Needs Assessment Survey sponsored by a U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration grant.The aim of …
May 28, 2010
(Audio) Small Business Champion Podcast: SBAM small business leaders go to Washington, D.C.
Eight Michigan small business leaders were in Washington, D.C., this week to talk to congressional representatives about key issues important to entrepreneurs, including healthcare, the 1099 forms issue, the estate tax and the new small …
May 26, 2010
Center for Michigan conducts first of three “Great Debates 2010” – see the video here!
Gubernatorial candidates Pete Hoekstra, Rick Snyder, and Tom George waged a spirited but civil debate on state tax reform, budget cuts, prison and health care spending on May 25 in Grand Rapids. The debate was …
May 24, 2010
New Forum topic: Can your small business take advantage of the 14 “Grand Challenges for the 21st Century”?
Contributed by Mark H. Clevey, MPA, Director of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization, Saginaw Valley State University, CBED The 14 Grand Challenges are: Make solar energy economical; Provide energy from fusion; Develop carbon sequestration methods; Manage the nitrogen …
May 24, 2010
State Senator Tom George joins five other Gubernatorial candidates confirmed for June 24 SBAM Annual Meeting & Networking Luncheon
State Senator Tom George will join five other gubernatorial candidates – Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, Attorney General Mike Cox, Congressman Pete Hoekstra and businessman Rick Snyder – at the Small …
May 22, 2010
Health Care Reform Update: New W-2 Requirements
By Scott Lyon, health insurance expert for the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) I recently wrote about new requirements in the health care law regarding 1099-MISC reporting. Today there is news about W-2s. If you …
May 22, 2010
(Audio) Small Business Champion podcast: Legislature passes teacher retirement reform
Small business owners are pleased that the Legislature passed a significant public school employee retirement reform package. It’s a big victory in the ongoing effort to enact real structural budget reforms in the state. Analysis …
May 15, 2010
Round-Up of Legislative News: May 10 – 14
House Committee Debates New TaxSBAM Opposes Bill That Would Crack Down on Mis-Classified Independent ContractorsAlma Wheeler Smith Drops out of Governor’s RaceElection 2010 House Committee Debates New TaxThere is a new tax proposal that would allow …
May 15, 2010
SBAM’s 2010 Entrepreneurship Score Card Finds Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Climate is Heating Up a Bit
The Small Business Foundation of Michigan’s sixth annual Entrepreneurship Score Card finds that the state is making progress in supporting an entrepreneurial climate that helps nurture job-creating small enterprises.Update: click here to see coverage in …
May 12, 2010
SBAM in the News: Video on economic gardening and propelling a new economic direction for Michigan
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler was recently interviewed by Chris Holman on the Mid-Michigan Business Beat video report. Rob discusses the importance of economic gardening in growing more Michigan jobs. Chris also talked with SBAM’s …
May 11, 2010
SBAM in the News: Audio interview on impact of health care law
SBAM small business health care expert Scott Lyon was interviewed on Michigan Entertainment Radio’s MiHealth & Wellness show to discuss the impact of the health care bill on small business owners.Listen to the show by …
May 11, 2010
SBAM welcomes Disney Institute to East Lansing on June 7 and Ann Arbor on June 29
It doesn't take any training to recognize that the world's economy has taken a significant downturn. It does take effective and proven professional development training to guide impacted organizations back to the summit. A one-day local …
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