News & Resources

Safety pays

Over 100 Small Business Association of Michigan members will share a premium dividend worth over $46,000 thanks to safe work practices and their participation in a workers' compensation group dividend program.

October 11, 2017

Consumers Energy to spend $250 million with Michigan small businesses

Consumers Energy announced today that it will spend $250 million with small businesses in Michigan over the next two and a half years.

September 19, 2017

Nominations are open for the Michigan Celebrates Small Business gala

Know a Michigan small business that’s on a strong growth path? Nominate them for Michigan Celebrates Small Business award!

September 14, 2017

NSBA 2017 Mid-Year Economic Report

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) today released its 2017 Mid-Year Economic Report where the small-business outlook on the overall economy is at its highest point in seven years despite growing frustration over elected officials’ inability to …

July 6, 2017

Request for Proposal: Cyber Security

The Small Business Association of Michigan is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for cyber security services for our small business members.

June 30, 2017

SBAM recognizes Legislator of the Year

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) honored Sen. Jim Stamas (R-Midland) with ‘Legislator of the Year’ honors

June 16, 2017

SBAM recognizes leaders, volunteers at annual meeting

Nearly 400 small business owners and supporters attended the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) 48th annual meeting on June 15 in Lansing.

June 15, 2017

SBAM offers simple approach to energy solutions for small business owners

SBAM Energy Solutions will take the guesswork out of connecting with the utilities, and offer small business owners opportunities to save money and participate in programs they may not have even known were available.

May 1, 2017

SBAM Engage – UP Edition

Last week SBAM staff hit the road for a series of four SBAM Engage events in the Upper Peninsula.

April 25, 2017

How can we foster and encourage a great entrepreneurial culture in Michigan?

Why entrepreneurs are vital to Michigan’s economy and how we stack up to other states in job creation.

April 4, 2017

Your OfficeMax card is going away, your discount is not!

SBAM members: There's a new way to access your office supply discounts!

March 24, 2017

Michigan’s thirteenth annual small business awards program announces 2017 winners

Nearly 60 businesses will be honored May 4th during National Small Business Week; honorees recognized for role in growing Michigan’s economy and creating jobs.

January 19, 2017

SBAM survey says Facebook the favorite social media platform for gaining new small business customers

Facebook is overwhelmingly the most-used social media platform by small business owners, according to the latest Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Barometer survey.

December 28, 2016

New SBAM survey shows small business optimism despite tight labor market

After seeming to tap the brakes in the summer, small business owners’ sales and profits accelerated over the past six months, according to the latest Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Barometer survey.

December 13, 2016

SBAM and partners celebrate bi-partisan “Building Bridges” retreat for new legislators

This past weekend in Frankenmuth, an unlikely group of organizations sponsored a bi-partisan retreat for new legislators focused on building relationships and skills necessary for governing.

November 11, 2016

Small Business Association of Michigan praises Senate passage of Nofs-Proos energy legislation

This legislation addresses many of the small business energy issues identified by our members and that are essential to ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable energy.

November 9, 2016

Small Business Association of Michigan records 97 percent endorsement success

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) saw 97 percent of its endorsed House candidates elected Nov. 8. The list of endorsements can be found at sbam.org/endorsements.

November 4, 2016

Small Business Association of Michigan announces support for Nofs-Proos energy package

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), which represents more than 25,000 members across Michigan, today announced its support for the latest version of energy legislation because the bills ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy …