The Small Business Briefing – July 28, 2025

In this edition of the Small Business Briefing, Kelli Saunders and Sarah Miller cover several important updates for small business owners, including advocacy efforts regarding the Board of Canvassers and a new HR Toolkit designed to simplify HR tasks for small businesses. The discussion also highlights significant campaign finance developments in the Michigan gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, legislative challenges in the state House, and a federal disaster declaration for northern Michigan following severe ice storms.

Covered Topics:

• Update on Board of Canvassers meeting and advocacy for accurate petition language
• Launch and features of the new HR Toolkit for small businesses
• Early fundraising numbers and dynamics in Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races
• Legislative gridlock and leadership changes in the Michigan House
• Federal disaster declaration for northern Michigan ice storm recovery