Into the early morning hours on June 27, the legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. This was the final piece of their agenda before breaking for the summer and heading to their respective districts …
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President & CEO of Symplicity Communications in Grand Rapids.
As a small business, it’s vital to offer an attractive employee benefits package to hire and retain valuable, talented employees.
When we last visited this list, Democrats were riding a wave of enthusiasm with Kamala Harris being anointed the party’s new nominee.
Public school districts would spend nearly 6 percentage points less on their employee retirement payments under legislation that cleared the Senate on a party-line, 20-16, vote Thursday.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
Increasing headcount through the end of 2024 may not be feasible for some U.S. companies, as 33% of hiring managers say budget constraints or the inability to hire is responsible for stagnant or decreasing hiring …
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Jenny Brown, CEO of Dutton Farms, a nonprofit in Oakland County.
With election day approaching on November 5, Michigan employers should be prepared to handle requests from employees seeking time off to vote.
Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued final regulations setting a new salary level test for determining job exempt status.
ASE recently released its 2024-2025 Salary Budget Survey, offering a comprehensive view of salary trends, pay structure adjustments, and incentive-based compensation programs among employers.
Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a slight lead in Michigan over former President Donald Trump in the first statewide poll following Tuesday night’s debate.
If legislators move bills preserving Michigan's tipped wage system in the aftermath of the Michigan Supreme Court's adopt-and-amend decision, the Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United will return to the courts, says state director Chris White.
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
The Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and Small Business Association of Michigan is a partner on this effort.
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Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 to October 15, recognizing the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. According to the Joint Economic Committee Hispanic Entrepreneurship and Business […]
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