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West Michigan Business Leader and Constultant Takes Reins of SBAM’s Volunteer Board

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Erick Stewart, owner of LAGNIAPPE Strategic Consulting in Battle Creek.

July 26, 2024

Real Life HR: Employee Runs Out of PTO

If an employee runs out of paid time off, do you have to allow them to take unpaid time off?

July 25, 2024

Member Profile: Little Blessings Learning Center

Dianne Hartwell is a true blessing to her community, and not only because she cares for and treats each child that steps through her door with love and dignity.

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July 24, 2024

Is it Time to Remove Anti-Gambling Rules from Employee Handbooks?

With the ubiquity and convenience of online gambling, are employer “no gambling” rules a bit anachronistic? Maybe so.

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July 23, 2024

Top 10 House Incumbents In Danger In Primary

House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) and House Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo) are among the 35 House members facing primaries this summer of varying severity. In all, 18 Republicans and 17 Democrats face opposition […]

July 23, 2024

Harris Raises $81M In 24 Hours As Endorsements Pile Up; Whitmer Says She’s Staying Put

Vice President Kamala Harris said she raised $81 million within one day after President Joe Biden’s announcement he would not be running for a second term, which set off speculation that Gov. Gretchen […]

July 22, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – July 22, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

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July 22, 2024

Survey Highlights the Value of Workplace Volunteer Programs

This past June, Deloitte released the results of a new survey that reveals workplace volunteer opportunities are important to employees and can help them feel more positive about their work […]

Camron Gnass, featured on this week's Small Business Weekly podcast

July 19, 2024

Business Leader Celebrates 15 Years of Community Involvement with Capital City Film Festival

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Camron Gnass, founder of Lansing-based creative studio Traction.

July 18, 2024

Small businesses remain most trusted institution in America

Gallup has released its annual update on Americans’ confidence in major U.S. institutions, with small businesses topping the list. The national survey of more than 1,000 voters shows 68 percent […]

July 17, 2024

Increase Retention and Attraction with an Exceptional Employee Experience

In today’s competitive job market, creating an exceptional employee experience is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. A recent webinar hosted by Sue Justice, SHRM-SCP, of Emery HR, outlined […]

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July 16, 2024

Budget Provides ‘Community College Guarantee’ For High School Class Of ’24

Michigan’s latest class of high school graduates can access free community college, regardless of their household’s income level, through the updated Michigan Achievement Scholarship that was part of the Fiscal […]

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July 16, 2024

No Mention Of Presidential Ambitions, But Plenty Of National Attention In Whitmer’s New Memoir

Despite no direct mention of future presidential ambitions in her first book, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s memoir “True Gretch” reads like a “get to know me” for a national audience, and includes […]

July 15, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – July 15, 2024

Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.

Kevin Sodermark, featured on this week's Small Business Weekly podcast

July 12, 2024

Quality Work and Community Involvement Leads to Business Success

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Kevin Sodermark, Vice President of L&C Enterprises-USA d/b/a Delta Fence & Construction.

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July 11, 2024

Work Besties: The Secret to Modern Workplace Happiness

On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, the hashtag “#workbestie” has become increasingly popular. Research from Gallup consistently shows that employees who have close friends at work are more engaged and productive.

July 10, 2024

The Gen X Retirement Conundrum

Will Gen Xers be able to retire eventually? Gen X — people born between 1965 and 1980 — is the first generation of U.S. workers to come of age with […]

July 9, 2024

Invest in Your Employees

Offering health insurance to employees can provide numerous benefits. Overall, investing in employee health through insurance can lead to a healthier, happier, and more productive team, ultimately benefiting the business’s […]