A number of critical questions will be put to the voters on this November’s ballot. The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has been carefully evaluating these issues relative to how they will impact small …
From the West Michigan Policy Forum in Grand Rapids, Michael Rogers talks with Jeff Connolly, president of West Michigan Operations and Managed Care for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Rick Baker, president of the …
SBAM plans to be a strong contributor to the upcoming legislative debate over Gov. Snyder’s proposal to make Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) a nonprofit mutual regulated under the Michigan insurance code. “While …
SBAM is a key member of the coalition of business and taxpayer groups (Citizens Protecting Michigan's Constitution) that opposes the union bosses/collective bargaining proposal. SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler calls the proposal "unprecedented" and says …
The proposed ballot measure would enshrine union organizing privileges into Michigan’s Constitution and block measures such as right-to-work laws. Yesterday’s court decision comes after the State Board of Canvassers had previously rejected the proposal on …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) urged the Michigan Supreme Court to overturn Monday's disappointing Court of Appeals decision that leaves the “Protect Our Jobs” proposal on the fall ballot. “This proposal is so …
Jamie Clover Adams, director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provides an overview of the department’s mission and how it relates to small businesses; talks about how the department is helping small businesses …
Friday on Business Next, SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Perry Ballard, founder of Manage Perceived Value, about the interaction between small business products and services and how to leverage that to improve …
The Detroit News today reported that supporters of a constitutional amendment to protect collective bargaining struck back against Attorney General Bill Schuette on Wednesday for urging the Board of State Canvassers to reject their petitions.In …
Michael Rogers interviews Paul Hense, retired Grand Rapids CPA and nationally-known small business advocate. Paul talks about how to select a good team of professional advisors to help your small business succeed. He suggests that …
Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers interviews David Fant, owner of Market Mapping plus LLC of Grand Rapids, about a recent article David wrote on “Five Tips for Helping You Grow Your Business.” Also on …
The Small Business Association of Michigan today thanked Attorney General Bill Schuette for his careful analysis of the Protect Our Jobs ballot initiative and for his recommendation that the Board of State Canvassers refuse to …
Friday on Business Next, Nicole Meloche, founder of Organik Consulting, talks about small business marketing lessons from the 2012 Olympics. Also today, Andrea Lee, PhD, owner of Authentic Integrity Coaching in Farmington Hills, has advice …
Today on Business Next, Michael Rogers talks with m.Motivational speaker and trainer Paul Artale talks about how to set up your small business employees for success, the virtues of a compressed workweek and the value …
Business Next host Michael Rogers reports from the International Council of Shopping Centers Michigan Idea Exchange in Dearborn. West Michigan commercial real estate broker Earl Clements talks about the small business impact of Cabela’s new …
1. Who said, “You don't understand. I want to be surprised. Astonish me, sport. New info, don't care where or how you get it, just get it.”A. Howard Hughes (The Aviator)B. Charles Foster Kane (Citizen …
As mentioned in yesterday’s Agent Alert, earlier today there was a joint committee hearing of the House Health Policy Committee and the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The …
Over the last several weeks, we have had many questions from agents and members regarding the status of a health exchange for Michigan. Provided below is a timeline for the Exchange, as well as definitions …
