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 …
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September 18, 2009
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.
September 15, 2009
Speaking with one voice for structural budget reform – before time runs out!
SBAM is part of an unprecedented coalition of statewide business organizations that are calling on Gov. Granholm and state legislators to significantly structurally reform state government prior to the beginning of the Oct. 1 fiscal …
September 15, 2009
SBAM asks Michigan congressional delegation to focus on reforms that will help small business and individuals afford access to quality health insurance
SBAM asks Michigan congressional delegation to focus on reforms that will help small business and individuals afford access to quality health insurance.SBAM sent the following letter to members of Michigan’s congressional delegation:Dear Senator/Representative:As you return …
September 11, 2009
350 small businesses join SBAM in August
Click here to see the list of 350 Michigan small businesses that joined SBAM in August, 2009."SBAM's total membership of nearly 6,000 demonstrates the strong value that small businesses place on being a part of …
September 11, 2009
Health Care – Focus on Market-Based Reforms (SBAM policy backgrounder)
By Scott Lyon, Vice President Small Business ServicesSBAM’s position on health care issues recognizes the important economic role that small businesses play and the current status of health care issues in our country. Historically, SBAM …
September 11, 2009
Small Business Champion Podcast: Progress or Treading Budget Water? (5:52)
This week, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with SBAM’s Vice President Government Relations David Palsrok about recent developments in the battle to balance the state budget. Click here to listen. The weekly Small …
September 9, 2009
Granholm plan called “repeat of same budget behavior”
Statement from Rob Fowler, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, in reaction to the state budget plan released today by Gov. Granholm:“Small business owners are concerned that the plan is mostly …
September 8, 2009
Video: Michigan business groups speak with unified voice calling for state budget reforms
A press conference was held at the State Capitol in Lansing on Tuesday, Sept. 8 by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and other members of Michigan’s business community to demand that reforms, not …
September 3, 2009
Small Business Champion: Dire State Budget Crisis Looms (5:55)
This week, SBAM's Vice President Communications Michael Rogers talks with SBAM’s Vice President Government Relations David Palsrok about the looming state budget crisis and the high stakes facing small business. Click here to listen. The …
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