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October 13, 2009
SBAM and Michigan business groups to hold Tues. 11 a.m. press conference at state Capitol
SBAM and other Michigan business groups, encouraged by the state Senate’s proposal to reduce the cut in the K-12 education budget and phase out the job killing Michigan Business Tax surcharge, are gathering at the …
October 12, 2009
SBAM featured on Detroit Public Radio show: “Climate Change – Is Detroit open For Business?”
“Climate Change – Is Detroit open For Business?” is a four-part series on WDET Detroit Public Radio that explores the small business climate in Detroit during the election season. Last week’s installment featured SBAM’s Vice …
October 9, 2009
Is your small business ready for the possibility of pandemic flu?
The Michigan Department of Community Health has launched a H1N1 public education campaign for the state's business community. There's lots of useful information in this downloadable flier, including a business checklist.For more information, go to …
October 2, 2009
SBAM tops 6,400 members in September
The Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) statewide membership now exceeds 6,400 members, up from slightly more than 5,000 in 2007.“Our rapid growth shows that small business owners all across Michigan value being a part …
September 30, 2009
Small Business Award Nomination Forms Available Now at Michigancelebrates.biz
The sixth annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB), the state’s premier recognition program for entrepreneurs and supporters of small business, is now accepting nominations for the 2010 awards. Nomination forms are available now at michigancelebrates.biz …
September 30, 2009
SBAM says businesses have cut back – government and schools must also sacrifice
Lawmakers and the governor are under a midnight deadline to complete the state budget. Michigan small business owners need to know that many legislators from both sides of the aisle are wavering in their support …
September 29, 2009
Michigan’s business community continues to speak with one voice for structural reform – before time runs out on the state budget
On Sept. 25, SBAM and 15 other business organizations jointly sent a letter to Gov. Granholm and Michigan legislators, calling on them to “hold the line and pass the budget deal that was agreed to …
September 24, 2009
(Video) Is e-mail spam driving you nuts? Try these new tools
In this new SBAM video, Chad Paalman, principal partner with NuWave Technology Partners, talks about new tools to fight e-mail spam in your small business. Interviewed by SBAM's Michael Rogers.
September 24, 2009
SBAM’s member-magazine honored
(From left, SBAM Vice President Communications Michael Rogers and SBAM President and CEO Rob Fowler.) Focus on Small Business, SBAM's member-only magazine, has been honored by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) with a …
September 19, 2009
(Video) Gubernatorial candidate Mike Bouchard
In this brief video, Gubernatorial candidate Mike Bouchard explains why he believes small business owners are important to Michigan's economy. Note: Bouchard's visit did not constitute an SBAM endorsement but was an opportunity for SBAM …
September 18, 2009
SBAM insiders update on state budget situation
By SBAM’s Vice President Government Relations David PalsrokAs you know, there has been a considerable amount of news coverage on the countdown to a shutdown. Here is a brief update on what we know at …
September 17, 2009
Gubernatorial candidate Mike Bouchard/Lt. Gov. candidate Terri Lynn Land meet small business owners at SBAM
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard met with small business leaders at SBAM headquarters in Lansing, the same day that he announced his campaign for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.Bouchard was accompanied by his newly announced running …
September 16, 2009
SBAM/ Business Community Call for Structural Reforms to State Budget
As the end of the fiscal year approaches, (there are just over two weeks left) numerous proposals for raising taxes (see related story) are circulating around Lansing. There is also some talk of cuts and reforms. SBAM as part …
September 16, 2009
Tax Proposals Galore
At this point it is unclear what form the state budget will take as we enter the state’s new fiscal year. We at SBAM are calling for cuts and reforms to the budget. But not everybody agrees. …
September 16, 2009
What is a “Tax Loophole”?
This is not the first time these “loopholes” have come up. Throughout the governor’s tenure, she has proposed closing these “loopholes” but has had little success. The “loopholes” in question are tax credits that have been allowed for …
September 16, 2009
Small Business Credit a “Tax Loophole”
This credit which was expanded under this very governor when the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) came into effect would be cut by 12 percent under the proposal.
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