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January 23, 2010
Legislators Brief Legislative Action Council
Last week at our quarterly Legislative Action Council (LAC) meeting, the members of the committee were provided a legislative update by two Grand Rapids area lawmakers.SBAM was pleased to have two special guests attend our …
January 23, 2010
Senate Republicans Announce Reform Agenda
Earlier this week Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop and the Senate Republican caucus announced a package of government reform bills that could result in potential savings of more than $2 billion.Senator Bishop called 2010 the …
January 22, 2010
Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Snyder Meets With SBAM Board in Lansing
Michigan entrepreneur Rick Snyder was the latest gubernatorial candidate to stop by SBAM headquarters in Lansing. He addressed SBAM’s board of directors on Jan. 21.Candidates Sheriff Mike Bouchard and Rep. Peter Hoekstra have also visited …
January 21, 2010
Health Care Reform – Dead or Alive?
(News analysis by health insurance expert Scott Lyon, SBAM’s Vice President Small Business Services) Discuss this in the Forum.Prior to Tuesday night, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Harry Reid and representatives of the White House were …
January 21, 2010
Small Business Champion Podcast: GOP Budget Reform Ideas (7:10)
In this week's Small Business Champion podcast, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with Vice President Government Relations David Palsrok about the Senate Republicans' package of budget reforms that include a 5% pay cut …
January 20, 2010
Number and Quality of “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” Nominations Robust Despite Struggling Michigan Economy
The number of companies nominated for 2010 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, a part of the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards program, is at the highest level in the six year history of the program.“We …
January 20, 2010
SBAM and Other Business Groups Applaud Leadership By Senate Republicans on Reform
SBAM, along with other business and trade organizations from around the state, today applauded the leadership displayed by Senate Republicans in their announcement of 10 bold reforms that could trim state spending by more than …
January 19, 2010
SBAM in the News
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler is quoted in today's Detroit News in a story healdlined "Small businesses in distress." Excerpt:Businesses that are closing for lack of credit run the gamut, said Rob Fowler, president …
January 15, 2010
Union Tax Deal a Slap in the Face to Small Business
The announcement late yesterday that the White House brokered a deal with unions to exempt them from the proposed excise tax on so-called “Cadillac” plans delivered a stinging punch to small business. SBAM’s national affiliate …
January 15, 2010
Small Business Champion Podcast: State Budget Woes to Continue in 2010 (8:22)
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January 15, 2010
SBAM Leader Quoted in Detroit News Article “Congress’ health reform puts some employers in tight spot”
SBAM board member Jerry Grubb, owner of Wee Discover Child Daycare and Learning Center in Waterford, was quoted in today's Detroit News article titled "Congress' health reform puts some employers in tight spot." Excerpt:The House …
January 15, 2010
Small Business Sends Congress Health Care Reform Checklist
SBAM’s national affiliate the National Small Business Association (NSBA) sent a detailed letter to Congress urging their consideration of small business as they work toward combining the House-and Senate-passed health care reform bills. Of paramount …
January 13, 2010
(Video) SBAM on National City “The State of Small Business” Roundtable on WJR Radio
National City Roundtable - December 2009 from WJR Radio on Vimeo.
January 13, 2010
SBAM President on Economic Turnaround Panel Discussion Jan. 27 in Lansing
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler will participate in a panel discussion/forum about Michigan’s Economic Turnaround -- Policy Innovation for Michigan’s Entrepreneurs on Jan. 27 in Lansing. The event, sponsored by the Michigan State University …
January 11, 2010
SBAM Urges Congress to Reject Federal Health Insurance Reform
(by SBAM’s Vice President Small Business Services Scott Lyon) The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and our members - 8,500 business owners and their 100,000+ employees - from all across the state, understand the need …
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