Calley: Michigan is preparing to push small businesses off a cliff Lansing, MI – Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from […]
Calley: Lawmakers must move swiftly or risk irreversible harm to Michigan’s economy Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, issued the following statement after the […]
Gallup has released its annual update on Americans’ confidence in major U.S. institutions, with small businesses topping the list. The national survey of more than 1,000 voters shows 68 percent […]
the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Treasury, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued new rules imposing mandatory timeframe extensions for several employee benefits compliance requirements. Eight in total. The rules come in …
The Governor has issued a new Executive Order, loosening some restrictions on business and travel while extending the Stay Home, Stay Safe order through May 15.
On April 10, the IRS released a set of frequently asked questions regarding the availability of CARES Act Tax Deferrals and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The IRS does indeed clarify that employers that take …
A statement from SBAM president Brian Calley in response to Governor Whitmer's latest press conference.
The IRS released a set of frequently asked questions regarding the Employee Retention Credit available as part of the newly released CARES Act. We’ve referenced many of the FAQ’s below, but you can access the full list …
Statement from SBAM President Brian Calley: “Everyone can agree that the most important thing we can do for our people is to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ‘flatten the […]
The Michigan Blues joined other Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies around the nation in announcing several initiatives designed to help members get the care they need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Blue Cross and …
Proposal calls for claims to be paid to businesses forced to close by the state
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act contains leave provisions applicable to private employers with fewer than 500 employees, as well as some governmental employers.
Thanks to ASE, SHRM, SBA, SBDC and others, SBAM has put together this comprehensive list of FAQs regarding COVID-19 and your business. This is a fluid situation, and SBAM will do our best to keep …
In the coming days, the Small Business Association will file an Amicus Brief with the Michigan Court of Appeals. It concerns a case challenging the validity of a properly passed piece of legislation which authorized …
After a couple hectic weeks on the political scene, the political process is getting back to the regular grind of legislative action, with the budget taking center stage. But relations between the Executive and Legislative …
A diverse panel of state business, education, civic and philanthropic leaders today unveiled their vision for providing stronger learning opportunities to all Michigan children, and outlined a set of phase one recommendations for making that …
Join us for SBAM’s Annual Meeting & Small Business Summit. This is SBAM’s premier event, and is a great opportunity to connect with other small business owners. This year we are […]
Each fall, SBAM hosts a legislative luncheon exclusively for our VIP members.
