Scott Lyon, Senior Vice PresidentSmall Business Association of MichiganHaving spent Monday – Wednesday of last week in Washington, D.C. meeting with several members of the Michigan Senate and House delegation, discussion of health care was …
This afternoon, the House Representative will vote on legislation that seeks to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is partnering with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy to provide enhanced energy services to small businesses across Michigan through a new “SBAM Energy Solutions” program.
The thirteenth annual Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card – 2017 Edition reports the state continues to improve its national ranking in “Entrepreneurial Climate” – the factors that support the entrepreneurial economy. […]
If you care about something, you advocate for it. I care about small business, so I use every opportunity to spread the word. To advocate means, “to speak or write in favor of; to support …
Today on the SBAM Shorts audio report - why it’s important to tell regulators what the new federal regulations will mean for you and your small business.
This past weekend in Frankenmuth, an unlikely group of organizations sponsored a bi-partisan retreat for new legislators focused on building relationships and skills necessary for governing.
Insights into what the election results mean for entrepreneurship and business success.
This legislation addresses many of the small business energy issues identified by our members and that are essential to ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable energy.
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) saw 97 percent of its endorsed House candidates elected Nov. 8. The list of endorsements can be found at sbam.org/endorsements.
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), which represents more than 25,000 members across Michigan, today announced its support for the latest version of energy legislation because the bills ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy …
Hear from small business owner and SBAM Small Biz PAC chair David Rhoa on the voting power of the small business community.
Momentum is growing around obstructing the implementation of the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) change to the salary level test for exemption from Wage and Hour overtime and recordkeeping requirements. This rule is scheduled to …
On Sept. 29, the House will vote on a bill introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) that would delay by six months the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) overtime rule, which is set to take effect …
It’s not often that you can convince a regulatory agency to change its mind, but this past week some behind-the-scenes work by SBAM accomplished just that.
There is no doubt that this year’s presidential election has been controversial. Especially with next week’s presidential debate coming up, there is little doubt that discussions on politics (more than sports and company gossip) will …
National political expert, and SBAM Annual Meeting speaker, says small business owners need to get involved in Congressional races.
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) today thanked lawmakers for passing a road funding bill and sending it to Gov. Snyder.
