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The Small Business Briefing – August 23, 2021

On today’s show hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley talk about the usual infection and vaccination stats for #DataMonday, plus Pfizer’s FDA approval and other pertinent small business news. Watch the […]

August 19, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – August 19, 2021

On The Small Business Briefing today hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley covered the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC), the Biden Administration mandating all staff of Medicare and Medicaid Nursing […]

August 16, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – August 16, 2021

On The Small Business Briefing today hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley cover #DataMonday, where we take a look at the latest infection and vaccination rates. Also on the agenda? […]

August 12, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – August 12, 2021

Hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley provide updates on the latest small business news, legislation and more. Watch the episode. The Small Business Briefing is sponsored by Marana Group, a […]

August 9, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – August 9, 2021

Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley. On today’s show, we’ll take a closer look at the current infection trends and Michigan’s outlook. Watch […]

August 5, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – August 5, 2021

Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley. Vaccine progress Vaccine and mask policies in other states and large companies Michigan school guidance issued FDA full approval of […]

August 2, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – August 2, 2021

Welcome to today’s briefing, with hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley. #DataMonday – COVID cases are up across the country. We’ll talk about the rise in infections and vaccination efforts. Also […]

July 26, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – July 26, 2021

On today’s briefing: #DataMonday – What are the trends here in Michigan related to infections? Vaccines tick upward, and a second Michigan county hits 70% Are national rules on the horizon? Watch the […]

July 22, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – July 22, 2021

Welcome to The Small Business Briefing with hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley. On today’s show we have special guest State Representative Mark Tisdel to talk about a recent veto […]

July 19, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – July 19, 2021

Hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley are here to talk about the latest small business issues. They’ll also cover the increase in COVID cases across the country, and take a […]

July 15, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – July 15, 2021

Today host Rob Fowler is joined by talent expert Sheri Welsh, owner of Welsh & Associates, who will offer some talent acquisition and retention tips. Also on is small business reporter […]

July 12, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – July 12, 2021

On today’s briefing, Rob Fowler is joined by Allison Beers, owner of Events North, to get an update on Michigan’s events industry. We’ll also cover the latest data, including case counts […]

July 8, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – July 8, 2021

Today host Brian Calley is here with the latest small business updates, plus special guest Representative Lisa McClain will be joining the briefing to discuss the reopening of the border. Watch the […]

July 1, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – July 1, 2021

On today’s show hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley welcome special guest Congressman Fred Upton to discuss PPP loan forgiveness and other important small business issues. Also on today’s show: MI Shot […]

June 28, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – June 28, 2021

On today’s show hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley covered: #datamonday Current state for employers regarding MIOSHA compliance Economic outlook Veto of the sales and use tax credit Shuttered Venue Grant “update” Watch the […]

June 24, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – June 24, 2021

On today’s show, host Brian Calley is joined by special guest Sean Egan, Michigan’s Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety. Sean will provide some clarity on the amendment to MIOSHA’s emergency […]

June 21, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – June 21, 2021

On today’s show hosts Rob Fowler and Brian Calley covered: Hopes of MIOSHA updating its epidemic safety rules Recent holding up of the Affordable Care Act and what it means for […]

June 14, 2021

The Small Business Briefing – June 14, 2021

Rob Fowler and Brian Calley were joined by LaTonya Glover and Lindsey Potter, both board members of the Childcare Providers Association of Michigan. Also on the agenda? #datamonday Predicting the next […]