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August 30, 2024
August 28, 2024
State of Michigan Procurement Opportunities
The “Contracting 101” webinar presented on August 27, 2024 offers a comprehensive guide for businesses interested in procurement opportunities offered by the State of Michigan. Key highlights include an overview […]
August 27, 2024
Treasury Projects $14.97-An-Hour Minimum Wage By 2028; Seeks Supreme Court Clarification
Learn about the proposed changes to Michigan's minimum wage laws and how they could impact workers' wages over the next decade.
August 27, 2024
Less Revenue, Slowing Economy Among States’ Top Fiscal Concerns
Explore the impact of a slowing economy on state finances. Discover how states are addressing declining revenues and demographic changes.
August 27, 2024
Why the 6 Areas of Well-being Are So Important
Wellness looks a lot different today than it used to a couple of years ago. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and inflation have created mental health issues and stressors that only build upon the tasks that …
August 26, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – August 26, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
August 26, 2024
Are Employees Quiet Vacationing?
First quiet quitting, now quiet vacationing. What is going on? This is a good question with complicated answers.
August 24, 2024
Real Life HR: Required to Pay for Employee Training?
When are we required to pay for employee training?
August 23, 2024
Earned Sick Time Act Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
11.25.24: The Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity issued updates to the initial FAQs here. On-Demand Webinar: SBAM’s Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders cover these FAQs and more The Michigan […]
August 23, 2024
Are You a Strategic Leader?
You may be hearing lots of talk about the importance of being a good strategic leader. However, if you scratch below the surface, it turns out that the traits that make a good strategic leader …
August 23, 2024
5 Tips for Managing Political Discussions in the Workplace
With the election just 76 days away, it's common for discussions about politics to arise in the workplace. While these conversations can be engaging, they can also lead to tension, misunderstandings, and conflicts.
August 22, 2024
Neon to LED to Digital: Business Signage and Lighting Evolves and Improves
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with with Paul Deters, president of Metro Signs & Lighting.
August 22, 2024
Fostering Engagement and Social Responsibility: The Role of Volunteer Time Off ( VTO)
VTO or Volunteer Time Off is a great benefit to offer your employees and a way to embrace community service days as an organization.
August 21, 2024
FTC Noncompete Rule Set Aside with Nationwide Effect
On August 20, 2024, a Texas federal court blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Noncompete Rule scheduled to go into effect on September 4, 2024.
August 20, 2024
Dem Supreme Court Candidates Raised $2M; GOP Candidates $147K
The two Democratic Supreme Court candidates, and presumed nominees, have raised around $2 million combined going into the Aug. 24 Democratic Party convention, while all five Republicans, combined, have raised $147,000 prior to their convention, …
August 20, 2024
‘Friske Had Nearly 100% Name ID In The District,’ MIRS Meets Fairbairn Of HD-107
Michigan Freedom Caucus member Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) carried nearly 100 percent name recognition across Northern Michigan's 107th state House district, says Parker Fairbairn, the Republican challenger who defeated Friske in the primary elections.
August 19, 2024
The Small Business Briefing – August 19, 2024
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
August 19, 2024
Survey says: Michigan entrepreneurs struggling with cost increases, even before expensive new mandates kick in on small businesses
Calley: Michigan is preparing to push small businesses off a cliff Lansing, MI – Small businesses in Michigan are increasing pay and benefits for employees, even as they are still reeling from […]
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