Supreme Court to Hear Adopt and Amend Arguments
The Michigan Supreme Court agreed Wednesday morning to hear arguments on whether the legislature can adopt a citizens' initiative and then amend it in the same session.
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June 27, 2023
June 26, 2023
Michigan receives grant funding to expand high-speed internet to households and small businesses
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced Michigan is set to receive over $1.5 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to expand high-speed […]
June 26, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – June 26, 2023
Catch up on the latest legislative issues and updates impacting Michigan small businesses.
June 26, 2023
Is Your Organization Required to Provide FMLA to Employees?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides covered employees job-protected, unpaid leave for family or medical related reasons, such as to care for a sick family member or the birth or adoption of a child.
June 25, 2023
10 Toxic Traits to be Aware of in the Workplace
Do you work with employees who consistently exhibit negativity, criticism, and lack of support? Perhaps you have encountered a coworker who is unaware of the ways in which their actions affect you, or someone who …
June 24, 2023
Are Your New Hires Lacking Soft Skills?
A lack of soft skills appears to be a bigger problem than most organizations expected. Many of the college graduates today were going to school during the heyday of the pandemic – studying and attending …
June 23, 2023
Webinar: Alternative Dispute Resolution: Conversation with the American Arbitration Association
Featuring Bridget McCormack, President & CEO of the American Arbitration Association and Svetlana Gitman, Esq., Vice President, Commercial Division, of the American Arbitration Association. This program will provide information on […]
June 23, 2023
Drafting Effective Arbitration Clauses for Small Businesses: Tips and Tools for Success
By Bridget McCormack, CEO and President, American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) and Svetlana Gitman, Vice President, AAA-ICDR Commercial Division Small businesses often enter into contracts with other […]
June 23, 2023
SBAM names Quentin Messer, Jr. its Small Business Champion of the Year
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Quentin L. Messer, Jr., Chief Executive & Economic Competitiveness Officer at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), as its […]
June 23, 2023
The Ripple Effect of Impulsive Employees
Impulsive employees can have a profound impact on the overall dynamics of a workplace. Their impulsive behavior is often driven by lack of self-control, emotional reactivity, short attention span, disregard for rules, and lack of …
June 22, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – June 22, 2023
There are many issues that SBAM is monitoring, from proposed legislation to pending court cases. On this episode of the Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley covers the top ten issues that have the potential to …
June 22, 2023
Overcoming the Challenges Facing a Small Restaurant Operation
On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Karla Wagner and her daughter Jill Small. They are Elite Members of the Small Business Association of Michigan and own Aunt Belle's Kitchen in Rockford.
June 22, 2023
National Labor Relations Board Again Tightens Its Grip on Definition of Independent Contractor
States, including Michigan, are introducing legislation to address what an independent contractor is, and just last week the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled on a case looking to establish a stricter definition of independent …
June 21, 2023
MSHDA Statewide Housing Plan Update & Meeting Dates
Continuing our commitment to keeping you connected to the work happening with advancing Michigan’s first Statewide Housing Plan, we want to share some important updates provided by MSHDA. MSHDA tasked […]
June 21, 2023
SBAM names Brown Iron Brewhouse owner its 2023 Advocate of the Year
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Patti Eisenbraun, owner of Brown Iron Brewhouse, as its 2023 Advocate of the Year. “Patti’s unwavering passion for small […]
June 21, 2023
SBAM awards state Rep. Greg VanWoerkom its 2023 Legislator of the Year
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored state Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-Norton Shores) as its 2023 Legislator of the Year. “Rep. VanWoerkom has been a strong […]
June 21, 2023
Update on Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave
The Michigan Supreme Court has decided to hear an appeal to the case challenging the 2018 compromise legislation that moderated the impact of proposals to increase the state minimum wage […]
June 21, 2023
SBAM names Mark Sanchez of Crain’s Grand Rapids the 2023 Communicator of the Year
LANSING, MI – The Small Business Association of Michigan has honored Mark Sanchez, reporter at Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, as its 2023 Communicator of the Year. “Mark has been a […]
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