An article today in the Grand Rapids Press and Mlive.com says that economic gardening -- helping local businesses grow -- could provide a richer, more stable source of jobs for the state. Excerpt: “Michigan shouldn't abandon efforts …
West Michigan business magazine MiBiz recently interviewed SBAM’s health care expert Scott Lyon to assess the impact that federal health care reform is going to have on small business owners. Excerpt from the article: “The signing …
Five major gubernatorial candidates – Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, Attorney General Mike Cox, Congressman Pete Hoekstra and businessman Rick Snyder – will appear onstage at the Small Business Association of …
From emission reducing carburetors to custom wine cellars to energy-efficient pet doors, dozens of Michigan small businesses displayed their innovative energy by launching new products and services and entering them in the 2010 Innovation Awards …
House Passes Its Version of Early Retirement Bills SBAM Lends Support to Microenterprise FundElection 2010 House Passes Its Version of Early Retirement BillsOn Tuesday, the State House passed its version of early retirement bills for …
(In photo, SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler with Innovation Award winner Kyle Schwulst of ElectroJet) Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB), the state’s premier awards event celebrating small business excellence and the importance of small business …
SBAM Member Testifies in Support of Ban on Unionization of Business OwnersEarly Retirement Bills Still on House FloorElection 2010 SBAM Member Testifies in Support of Ban on Unionization of Business OwnersThis week SBAM Board member Jerry …
SBAM leader and small business owner Jerry Grubb, owner of Wee Discover Childcare and Learning Center, talks with Michael Rogers about the legislative effort to overturn the forced unionization of home childcare providers. Grubb explains …
Michigan’s outstanding, award-winning small businesses will be honored April 29 at the Lansing Center as the state’s major business organizations and agencies collaborate for the sixth annual “Michigan Celebrates Small Business” event. Tickets are still …
On May 1, 2010, the Dr. Ron Davis Smoke Free Air Law will go into effect, prohibiting smoking in all Michigan businesses.Take a few moments to find out how this law impacts your business and …
Early Retirement Bills Move in the SenateSenate Panel Moves Public Employee Health Reform Bill Congress Should Act on Estate Tax Reform Early Retirement Bills Move in the SenateA revised version of the Governor’s early retirement package …
SBAM’s President and CEO Rob Fowler was featured recently in The New York Times and ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. An excerpt from The New York Times article: Though some say the proposed service …
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) statewide membership topped 8,900 in March, up 184 members from February.“Even in this challenging economy, small business owners are demonstrating that they believe in the power of numbers …
As a service to Michigan small business owners, SBAM, with the assistance of our national affiliate the National Small Business Association (NSBA) has compiled answers to the following list of Frequently Asked Questions about the …
SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler appeared on a WKAR radio “reworking Michigan” program that examines job creation and workforce evolution in Michigan. Excerpt:“Fowler says in the aftermath of its manufacturing golden age, Michigan's future …
The scheduled 3% pay raise for the state’s unionized employees will take effect this fall. The state Senate tried unsuccessfully for a third time to overturn the raise.The third vote was the same as the …
