News & Resources

Marketing in a Recession/Crisis

Courtesy of 3Sixty Interactive Question number one that you’re probably having is “should I continue my marketing plans, in this environment.” Based on the fact that we are a marketing […]

July 21, 2020

Need for COVID-19 Employer Liability Reform

A Memo to: The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer, GovernorThe Honorable Mike Shirkey, Senate Majority LeaderThe Honorable Lee Chatfield, Speaker of the HouseHonorable Members of the State SenateHonorable Members of the State […]

July 21, 2020

Emergency Declaration Extended To Aug. 11

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new executive order Tuesday that extends her emergency and disaster declaration powers to Aug. 11 as the state and country continue its battle with coronavirus.The move comes […]

July 20, 2020

FAQs for Michigan Small Business Restart Program

Courtesy of the MEDC Michigan Small Business Restart Program The $100 million Michigan Small business Restart Program leverages federal funding through the CARES Act to help reduce the economic impact […]

July 16, 2020

SBAM Task Force identifies necessary small business policy changes resulting from pandemic

Necessary changes to policies impacting small businesses in Michigan were presented to state and federal leaders and regulators today, stemming from a COVID-19 task force convened by the Small Business […]

July 10, 2020

Executive Order 2020-153: Masks

On July 10, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued an executive order expanding the scope of and increasing enforcement around the requirement of 1.) individuals to wear masks or face coverings when […]

July 10, 2020

Two Newly APPROVED Economic Injury Disaster Loans

July 9, 2020

Are You Prepared for a Second Wave of Coronavirus?

By Sara Sosnowski courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE As employees start returning to work the majority of employers are shifting their focus to initiatives to keep them safe. According to […]

July 8, 2020

The Pandemic Isn’t Over. Employers Need to Keep Safety and Health Protocols in Place.

By Michael Burns courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Though so far Michigan has not experienced a hard resurgence of Coronavirus like Florida and Texas, it has also not seen […]

July 7, 2020

New COVID Cases Up; Unemployment Down; Out-Of-Hospital Deaths Up; Drug Keeps COVID Deaths Down; More News

Michigan reported 543 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the largest number in more than 30 days, according to numbers released by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Overall, Michigan […]

July 6, 2020

Check the Box on Michigan State Requirements with the Affordable, All-in-One COVID-19 Compliance Coach App

The Safer, Smarter Return-to-Work Solution Running a business while navigating COVID-19 isn’t easy — but it is the new normal. That’s why we created the all-new COVID-19 Compliance Coach App, […]

July 1, 2020

Indoor Bar Service Shut Down

Today Governor Whitmer issued an Executive Order prohibiting bars and nightclubs in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 from offering indoor service, effective 11:00pm July 1, 2020. The […]

June 29, 2020

Letter from the President

By Brian Calley Small business owners have been in crisis management for months now, and even as we move into the later stages of reopening, the situation will remain volatile […]

June 25, 2020

SBAM: When it Comes to Cyber – Be Small But Formidable

What is Cyber? Cybersecurity (Cyber) is a term that’s used so often it can be difficult to discern what it really means and why your company should care about it. […]

June 25, 2020

Michigan Acknowledges Small Business Success MCSB Announces the 2020 Small Business Award Recipients

Small business owners and supporters will come from all across the state to show their support for Michigan’s growing companies at the state’s premier awards program for small business. The […]

June 23, 2020

SBAM Annual Meeting Recap

On Thursday, June 18, 2020 SBAM’s Annual Meeting took place … virtually! During the event SBAM shared some highlights of our past fiscal year as the gavel was passed from […]

June 17, 2020

New and Revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications

Are self-employed and have no employees; OR Did not reduce the salaries or wages of their employees by more than 25%, and did not reduce the number or hours of […]

June 16, 2020

Small Biz PAC Endorses 2020 State House Candidates

LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan’s Small Biz PAC today announced the endorsements of more than 60 candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives. “Small businesses are […]