Meet Rep. Ray Franz
The Small Business Association of Michigan invites small business owners to participate in a Small Business Roundtable with Rep. Ray Franz and SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 12 pm …
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November 1, 2012
October 30, 2012
Electricity costs to soar if Proposal 3 passes, says SBAM study
Passage of Proposal 3, the 25 percent renewable energy mandate, will cause electricity costs to rise an additional $187 million a year or $5.6 billion over 30 years, according to an Anderson Economic Group study …
October 30, 2012
MSHDA board names new executive director
As the new executive director at the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), Scott Woosley plans to focus on spurring investment growth, increasing homeownership and revitalizing Michigan’s downtowns and neighborhoods. Woosley, a Rochester real estate …
October 19, 2012
Lessons of entrepreneurial success from the 2012 Michigan Restaurant Show.
Tune in on the Michigan Business Network! Reporting from the 2012 Michigan Restaurant Show, Michael talks with Harold Rodgers, sales manager for Alexander & Hornung Ham, Sausage and Deli Meat; Gail Powers, sales executive …
October 18, 2012
SBAM study projects net job losses if Proposal 3 passes
Passage of Proposal 3, the 25 percent renewable energy mandate, will result in 1,600-1,700 fewer jobs in Michigan every year for 30 years, according to an Anderson Economic Group study commissioned by SBAM and announced …
October 18, 2012
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan salutes Senate committee passage of Gov. Snyder’s health insurance reform legislation
DETROIT, Oct. 16, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan issued the following statement today following Senate Insurance Committee passage of legislation proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder and authored by Sen. Joe Hune to …
October 18, 2012
BCBSM mutualization bills pass the Michigan Senate
With many of our members being insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) it is important to the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) that BCBSM remains competitive. The timing is right for …
October 17, 2012
Is the media calling? Be a small business star.
Listen on the Michigan Business Network.Sharlan Douglas, president of Douglas Communications Group in Royal Oak, explains what the campaign season and presidential debates can tell small business owners about doing effective media interviews. And, how …
October 15, 2012
Your local business library is a tremendous resource center.
Tune in to the Michigan Business Network.Michigan’s local libraries have been turning themselves into resource centers for small business owners and would be-entrepreneurs. Michael interviews Nicolet Sosulski, director of the Portage District Library; Karen Bitterle, …
October 12, 2012
Get help for your research project.
Tune in on Business Next!Is your small firm interested in getting some financial assistance to conduct a research project? If so, you may be eligible to participate in the Small Company Innovation Program. Michael Rogers …
October 10, 2012
“Family Responsibilities Discrimination:” Get familiar with this term
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy Joe DeSantis Michigan’s HR practitioners will not find the term “Family Responsibilities” in either Title VII or Elliott-Larsen as a new protected category under either law—at least not …
October 10, 2012
Where does “social responsibility” fit in your small business?
Tune in on the Michigan Business Network.Reporting from the West Michigan Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Michael Rogers interviews Jeff Terry, Corporate Citizenship Lead for Amway; Tom Guyer, environmental sustainability manager for Trendway; Bonnie Nawara, executive …
October 10, 2012
SBAM and other business leaders blast Granholm’s stance on Proposal 2
SBAM and other members of the business community today criticized Jennifer Granholm’s announced support of Proposal 2. As Governor, Jennifer Granholm presided over one of the worst economies in Michigan. Under Granholm’s time as Governor, …
October 9, 2012
Online survey to measure Michigan’s 2013 economic outlook
SBAM is participating in the Michigan 2013 Economic Outlook Survey, a flagship report that will be issued the first week of January. The report will present perceptions of Michigan as a business-friendly state by business, …
October 8, 2012
Are contingent workers part of your current or future plans?
Article courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASEBy George Brown The term "contingent work" was coined in 1985 by Audrey Freedman to describe "conditional and transitory employment arrangements as initiated by a need for labor—usually because …
October 5, 2012
Update on Michigan’s growing small business economy.
Tune in to the Michigan Business Network.Friday on Business Next, Rep. Nancy Jenkins of Lenawee County talks about small business growth and expansion in her district. Also on today’s show, Dave Adams, CEO of the …
October 4, 2012
SBAM helps small business owners meet with northern Michigan House candidates
SBAM is conducting a roundtable meeting with Rep. Matt Huuki and local small business owners on Thurs., Oct. 4, 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Rock House Grill and Pub, 915 Razorback Drive in …
October 3, 2012
Deadline Extended — Nominations due Nov. 16th for Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards
On May 2, 2013 the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards will put the spotlight on Michigan's successful companies. Here are the award categories, and how to nominate a company. Michigan 50 Companies to Watch …
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