Join the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation as they celebrate Pure Michigan Fitness during the 2014 Governor's Fitness Awards. Throughout the ceremony they will honor inspirational individuals …
By Steven StraussThis being Thanksgiving week, we are reminded that as small business owners, we especially have much to be thankful for:Our families: Of course at the Thanksgiving table when everyone shares what they are …
Article and video courtesy of the Office of the GovernorLast year, Michigan's small businesses reportedly created more than 14,300 jobs in our state, and they remain an important part of our state's comeback. So what …
The Small Business Association of Michigan, in cooperation with chambers and associations throughout the state, is again participating in the 2014 Michigan Economic Outlook Survey. This is a statewide effort that will help us better …
Huntington Bank announced a unique microlending partnership with the state of Michigan and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Thought to be the first program of its kind and a prototype for the nation, the …
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler has been named the winner of the 2013 Stephen J. Gools Award for Social Change sponsored by AARP Michigan.The award is given annually to the individual, couple, group or …
By Michael Rogers, Vice President CommunicationsGov. Snyder can’t block out two hours to talk with a group of interested citizens. It just doesn’t happen. Not ever. The busy demands of being Michigan’s chief executive put …
SBAM has named Lori J. Birman as the organization’s Vice President of Membership & Development. Birman will be responsible for planning and managing implementation of membership growth strategies, sponsorships, advertising and advocacy fundraising.Most recently, Birman …
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Small Business Innovation Award and The Michigan 50 Companies to Watch program – both a part of Michigan Celebrates Small Business, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Today on Business Next, Jennifer Acevedo talks about the small business benefits of attending the Oct. 8 MDEQ Green Chemistry Conference. Also …
Let's say a manager and an employee lose their tempers. The manager fires the employee. The company president asks: "How should we handle situations like this in the future?" For the answer, continue reading.Question: One …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks about the August unemployment report and how it …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network. At the twice-yearly Capitol Farmers Market in downtown Lansing, Michael Rogers interviews Bob Noteware of Noteware Candy Company and Harold …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg & Associates Sandler Training talks about how you as a small business owner can break through …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.Why is innovation so hard? Michael Rogers talks with world-renowned innovation expert Jeff DeGraff, Clinical Professor of Management and Organizations at …
The Michigan Corporate Relations Network (MCRN) currently is accepting applications for Small Company Innovation Program (SCIP) grants. These grants are designed to promote research partnerships between Michigan small and mid-sized businesses and Michigan’s six top …
Tune in at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.From the Innovate! Michigan Summit at Michigan State University, Michael talks with entrepreneur Jim Kelly, owner of Motorcycle Express Lube; at the …
Tune in today at 10am (repeats at 3pm and 8pm) on the Michigan Business Network.SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Kevin Lasser, CEO of JEMS Technology and Chairman of the Mobile Technology Association …
