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Recognize Michigan’s Best: MCSB Nominations Are Now Open!
Michigan Celebrates Small Business is now accepting nominations for the 2027 awards program. From emerging entrepreneurs to established companies, this is your opportunity to recognize the small businesses that strengthen our communities and inspire growth across Michigan.
Introducing SBAM Academy
Practical training for Michigan small business owners and your teams is now at your fingertips!
Build leadership, HR, and operational skills that move your business forward—learning from trusted experts who understand Michigan small businesses, all in one flexible, centralized SBAM learning hub.
SBAM’s Board Issues Open Letter on Health Care Affordability
Health care affordability is a present‑day business challenge, and small businesses cannot keep absorbing year‑over‑year increases.
That’s why the SBAM Board of Directors issued an open letter, now published in The Detroit News as well as Crain’s Detroit Business, to say clearly what our members are experiencing every day: we can’t take this anymore.
September 13, 2026
How to Get Your Business Strategy, People and Processes Moving in the Same Direction
On a recent episode of The Small Business Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Scott Hiipakka, President of AxisPoint Advisors…
September 12, 2026
The Evolving Pay Conversation: Transparency, AI and Employee Expectations
Salary ranges may be expected by applicants regardless of law requirements…
September 11, 2026
Beyond the Four-Year Degree: Rethinking How to Recruit Young Talent
For generations, the path into a professional career has been relatively predictable – graduate high school, attend college, earn a degree, and enter the workforce.
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