The Small Business Briefing – January 18, 2021
Here’s what hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley discussed on this briefing: #DataMonday – a look at the latest COVID-19 numbers What we know about the new B117 variant Vaccination […]
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January 18, 2021
January 17, 2021
Meijer Localization Summit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced today that it will host its first virtual Localization Summit, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to showcase their offerings […]
January 14, 2021
The Small Business Briefing: January 14, 2021
Did you miss today’s Small Business Briefing with hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley? Watch the replay here Here’s what today’s show covers: A conversation with Congressman Peter Meijer A […]
January 14, 2021
Treasury: Certain Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Epidemic Orders Provided Tax Assistance
Eligible Monthly, Quarterly Filers Can Delay Payments Until February 2021 LANSING, Mich. – Businesses that require social gatherings for customers and have experienced disrupted operations due to COVID-19 epidemic orders now have even […]
January 14, 2021
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to provide $55 million in grants for COVID-19 relief efforts
The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved two grant programs – the Michigan Small Business Survival Grants and the Michigan Stages Survival Grants – totaling $58.5 million in relief to help […]
January 13, 2021
New MDHHS epidemic order allows indoor group exercise, non-contact sports
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new MDHHS epidemic order that allows for indoor group exercise, non-contact sports. The new order is effective Saturday, Jan. 16 and will last until Sunday, Jan. 31. Guidance […]
January 11, 2021
The Small Business Briefing: January 11, 2021
Did you miss today’s Small Business Briefing with hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley? Watch the replay here Here’s what today’s show covers: The latest COVID-19 data trends (#DataMonday) A […]
January 7, 2021
Paycheck Protection Program – Round 2 Interim Rules – Funding Opens Week of January 11
Updated 1/8/2021: With a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans officially on its way – this renewed PPP2 program is part of a $900 billion pandemic relief provision signed into law […]
December 18, 2020
MDHHS Updates Epidemic Orders
Today Governor Whitmer announced that the MDHHS has updated its epidemic order to allow indoor activities where Michiganders can remain masked. The new order is effective Monday, Dec. 21 and […]
December 15, 2020
Analysis: 25% Of Lawsuits Challenging EOs Failed
An estimated 25% of the more than 50 lawsuits challenging the governor’s now-defunct executive orders (EO) and/or Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) emergency orders issued during the pandemic have […]
December 10, 2020
Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative
The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative will utilize federal CARES Act funding to provide $10 million in grants to meet the urgent need of Michigan small businesses disproportionately impacted […]
December 9, 2020
FAQs for Financially-Stressed Small Businesses
Bankruptcy can be such an ugly word. It conjures up images of failure, liquidation sales, and lost jobs. However, in the right circumstances, bankruptcy – or, better, debtor reorganization – […]
December 9, 2020
Tax extension for some businesses
Businesses that require social gatherings for customers and have experienced disrupted operations due to COVID-19 epidemic orders now have additional time to make their December sales, use and withholding tax monthly payment, […]
December 8, 2020
Shirkey ‘Demands’ Gov Create Metrics For Restaurant Reopenings
Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-ClarkLake) “demanded” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer create metrics that restaurants could use when her administration’s recent shutdown order on eating establishments, bars and entertainment. The administration should target those establishments […]
December 8, 2020
Budget Offices Asks For $300M More For COVID Response
Outside of the $100 million Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants in emergency relief for businesses and individuals hit hardest by the coronavirus, the state Budget Office told lawmakers in a letter it needs […]
December 7, 2020
State of Michigan Extends Closures Until December 20
Today, Governor Whitmer and MDHHS Director Robert Gordon issued an extension of the ‘three-week pause’ for 12 more days. Here’s an infographic that outlines what IS and IS NOT allowed. […]
December 3, 2020
Business Community and Financial Institutions Statement Pertaining Paycheck Protection Program Third- Party Solicitations
LANSING MI, December 2020 – The Michigan Bankers Association (MBA), Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) have been notified that some third- party businesses are […]
November 26, 2020
Supporting Small Business is More Important than Ever
By Anna Gernant | Communications Coordinator at the Small Business Association of Michigan As the 2020 holiday season approaches, we’re encouraging you to shop small and support local businesses in your community this year! Although we encourage you to support small businesses […]
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