In this Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discuss several key topics impacting small businesses.
Key Highlights:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Cost Containment: New CEO Tricia Keith’s initiatives to control administrative and pharmaceutical costs, and performance-based contracts with providers.
- Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA): Updates on House Bills 4001 and 4002, their bipartisan support, and the challenges faced in the Senate.
- Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Ongoing legal battles and the current status of compliance requirements.
- Unemployment Rates: Michigan’s unemployment rate hits 5%, the highest since 2021.
- College Enrollment: Positive trends with a 3% increase in college enrollments, particularly in community colleges.
- Tariffs and Trade: Discussion on the President’s actions regarding tariffs and their implications.
- 2026 Governor Watch: Updates on potential candidates for the Michigan gubernatorial race, including Jocelyn Benson, Sheriff Swanson, and Mayor Mike Duggan.
Tune in for detailed insights and stay informed about the latest developments affecting small businesses in Michigan.
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