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Enrollment Opens Nov. 15 for Nurture Benefits Pilot Supporting Michigan’s Child Care Professionals

MiLEAP and SBAM encourage providers to enroll in affordable health, life and retirement benefits that bring stability, security and career support

August 13, 2025

SBAM Member Summer Survey Results: Higher Costs Continue to Hinder Small Biz Expansion

The results of SBAM’s summer member survey are in – and the economy continues to dominate the long list of challenges facing small businesses owners – particularly when it comes to higher costs.

August 12, 2025

Small businesses continue to lead as America’s most trusted institution across all political lines in Gallup poll

Gallup has released its annual update on Americans' confidence in major U.S. institutions, with small businesses once again topping the list.

August 1, 2025

Board of Canvassers Fail to Address Graduated Income Tax Concerns

Yesterday, the State Board of Canvassers met to consider the 100-word summary petition language on the ballot proposal by Invest in Mi Kids that claims to pump $1.7 billion dollars into the School Aid Fund …

August 1, 2025

Calley: “They failed!”

Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the Michigan Board of Canvassers deadlocked this afternoon on approving the 100-word summary for the “Invest in MI …

July 18, 2025

Public Comment Needed on Petition Language with New Tax on Small Businesses

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is currently in the process of debating petition language for a ballot initiative that would impose a new tax for thousands of Michigan's small business owners.

July 14, 2025

Canvassers Rescind Invest In MI Kids 100-Word Summary

The 100-word summary for a state constitutional amendment to increase taxes on the rich to pay for schools, which was approved by the Board of State Canvassers, was pulled by the board Thursday because of …