Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Maura CORRIGAN told the Detroit Free Press she would step down from her post at the end of this year, which apparently had been the plan all along.Sara WURFEL, …
While a bill to overturn tougher rules on charitable gaming sits in their committee, a majority of the members of House Regulatory Reform Committee told MIRS they either aren't satisfied with the administration's rules or …
Senate Majority Leader Randy RICHARDVILLE (R-Monroe) on Tuesday dropped a bill that proposes reform for the Certificate of Need Commission (CON) while dredging up a long-standing conflict between the commission's supporters and McLaren Health Care.The …
By Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice President As we approach fall and the next round of open enrollment in the health insurance exchange/marketplace, we have had several questions from members regarding the definition of “affordability.” …
Michael Rogers talks with participants at the recent Michigan Inventors Coalition meeting in East Lansing. Interviews with Marty Sovis of Sovilok, Michael Tomasovich of Affairs Associates and Julie Wasco of Slip Clip. Listen Friday at …
By Norbert F. Kugele, courtesy of Warner, Norcross & Judd Attorneys at LawTwo of the critical components of the Affordable Care Act are the individual-responsibility and employer-responsibility provisions. Individuals without health insurance coverage will have …
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Great advice from sales expert Greg Coyne of Gerry Weinberg and Associates/Sandler Training. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast version available a …
Of the 205 open cases in the Court of Claims, suits against the Department of Treasury similar to that filed by IBM for old tax refunds based on a Michigan Business Tax (MBT) loophole account …
A pair of Democratic legislators turned in bills Wednesday to expand the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, but the legislation's future looks rocky. Few Republican lawmakers …
Legislation giving advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) the power to diagnose and prescribe received its first House hearing this morning, but isn't necessarily any closer to getting a vote in the House Health Policy Committee. …
Entrepreneurial success tips from Michigan 50 Companies to Watch winner Bob McClure of McClure’s Pickles. Listen Friday 4 p.m. (replays at 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.) at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com. Downloadable podcast version available a few days …
By Steven StraussQuestion: One trick I have learned that really helped our business is to create and use a valuable e-mail list. We do it with our e-newsletter. This allows us to know who wants …
The event at Michigan State University featured a keynote address by Ayleen Robainas Barcia, who spoke about rising entrepreneurship in Havana, Cuba. Listen Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. ET (replay at 4 p.m., 10 p.m. …
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Small BIZ PAC has endorsed additional candidates for the Nov. 4 general election. The Small BIZ PAC endorses candidates based on incumbent voting records, past or current small …
“SBAM Shorts”, the Small Business Association of Michigan’s new weekly audio advice program, gives entrepreneurs quick, to-the-point tips on small business success.Produced and hosted by SBAM’s Vice President Communications Michael Rogers, the show every Monday …
Gov. Rick SNYDER in his State of the State address this year attempted to “set the record straight” on whether he's increased or decreased education funding, but that effort appears to have been unsuccessful. “I don't know that …
Michigan is still struggling with a major farm labor shortage, those in the agricultural community told a state commission on July 22. Farm owners were devastated in the spring of 2012 early when a hot March was …
