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America’s ability to achieve a sustainable energy future – one that’s affordable, reliable and lower-carbon – relies in large part on the actions we take today.

May 28, 2024

State Treasury Department Providing Tax Relief to Businesses Impacted by May 7 Severe Weather

With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declaring a “state of emergency” for Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties due to severe weather on May 7, the Michigan Department of Treasury is providing […]

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May 28, 2024

Schools Cut Out of Minors’ Work Permit Process Under Bill

An online database would track work permits for minors 17 and under, meaning schools would no longer be monitoring the permits, under HB 5594, which received testimony in the House Labor Committee Thursday.

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May 28, 2024

10 Big Differences Among House, Governor, Senate Budgets

As the Legislature heads into budget negotiations fraught with competing policy changes, MIRS has laid out the 10 differences with the greatest potential impact between the Governor's proposed budget and the plans passed by the House …

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May 27, 2024

Employees Want to Be Cared for and Supported by Their Employer

According to a recent study, employees are now more likely to experience negative feelings at work, including stress and burnout than they were pre-pandemic (2019).

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May 26, 2024

DOL Announces AI Guidelines for Employers

On May 16, 2024, the Department of Labor announced a comprehensive set of guidelines to help employers and developers create and use artificial intelligence. These principles aim to improve job quality and safeguard workers' rights.

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May 25, 2024

Mastering the Art of Listening: Strategies for Success

Listening, much like intelligence, is a skill where most people consider themselves above average, though logically, this can't be true for everyone.

May 24, 2024

The Small Business Briefing – May 23, 2024

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

May 24, 2024

Michigan Department of Treasury says Credit Card Surcharge Fees are Taxable

Small business owners in Michigan need to be aware of recent guidance issued by the Michigan Department of Treasury regarding sales tax on credit card surcharges. This new directive clarifies […]

Matt Baxter, featured guest on this episode of the Small Business Weekly podcast

May 24, 2024

A New Video Interviewing Service that Makes the Employment Process More Efficient and Helpful

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Matt Baxter, CEO of video interviewing platform Wedge.

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May 23, 2024

Struggling to Find Applicants? Try Skills-Based Hiring

More organizations are expanding their applicant pool by forgoing the college degree requirement and instead adopting a more inclusive, skills-based approach to hiring.

May 22, 2024

Entrepreneurship Score Card shows Michigan’s economy has not fully rebounded since 2020, lags behind Midwestern neighbors

20th Annual report analyzes entrepreneurial economy changes and opportunities for economic growth LANSING – Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy has seen improvements since the 2020 COVID recession, but it has not fully […]