New grant program will help businesses expand and winterize outdoor capacity To help small businesses successfully navigate the winter ahead and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Small Business Association […]
Today the the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) launched a State Emphasis Program (SEP) focused on office settings that addresses the need for increased vigilance, education and enforcement […]
For Immediate ReleaseNov. 10, 2020Contact: Sarah Miller, 800-362-5461, ext. 212 LANSING, MI – Jared Rodriguez has joined MainStreet Legislative Consulting Services as a partner, MainStreet founding partner and president, Goeff […]
Working through the COVID-19 pandemic has created new concerns for business owners and their employees. To help you gauge how your employees feel about the current work environment, the Small […]
Manistique small business honored at SBAM Leadership Council Event For Immediate ReleaseOct. 30, 2020Contact: Sarah Miller, 800-362-5461, ext. 212 LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored […]
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services issued the following on October 29, 2020. This is a renewal of previous orders and includes the following new requirements: At food […]
Award presented at SBAM’s recent Leadership Council event The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored Sue Tellier, president of JetCo Federal with its 2020 Energy Waste Reduction Champion award. […]
Award presented at SBAM’s recent Leadership Council event The Small Business Association of Michigan recently honored Breanne Stuart, president and CEO of Homewatch CareGivers of Ann Arbor with its 2020 […]
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has updated its Frequently Asked Questions page to help clarify the following questions related to workplace safety rules. Executive Rule 11(1) requires employers […]
Most of us all live pretty busy lives. It can be difficult to find time to take a coffee break during the day, let alone any type of physical activity. […]
Need someone to talk to? Free emotional support counseling is available It’s no secret that COVID-19’s impact on the economy has created emotional distress within the business community: anxiety, depression, […]
Below is a copy of the letter that the Small Business Association of Michigan, along with other Michigan business groups, sent to Governor Whitmer, Speaker Chatfield and Majority Leader Shirkey. […]
Late last night after hours of negotiations a legislative package consisting of coronavirus liability protections for businesses passed the Michigan Legislature and moves to the Governor’s desk for a signature. […]
Improving Your Bottom Line With Energy Savings 0% APR Financing is now available for energy-saving improvement projects that meet the following criteria: Projects up to $25,000, for terms up to […]
To reduce confusion following the Supreme Court decision, MDHHS issued new orders on October 9th, following existing executive orders as much as possible under the different law, to prevent and […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines […]
Read the full release and order here. This orders largely reinstates, under the department’s authority, three major aspects of prior emergency orders. Requirements to wear masks at indoor and outdoor […]
On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mike Schipper, founder and CEO of InsITe Business Solutions, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch list for […]
