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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 …
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June 24, 2023
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 […]
June 21, 2023
Restaurants, Hospitality ‘Clawing’ Back from COVID-19 Losses
The hospitality industry in Michigan bore the brunt of losses from the COVID-19 shutdowns, but today restaurants are “clawing” their way back.
June 21, 2023
Proposal 2 Implementation Bills Clear Both Chambers
Local clerks would need to monitor their drop boxes with video cameras by 2026, under an amendment to the Proposal 2 implementation bills that passed the House and Senate Wednesday.
June 20, 2023
Governor Whitmer Signs CROWN Act to End Hair Discrimination
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act, aimed at eliminating hair discrimination and expanding educational and economic opportunity. The bill passed Michigan’s House and Senate with overwhelming, […]
June 19, 2023
The Small Business Briefing – June 19, 2023
Welcome to SBAM's Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Sarah Miller! Today we're discussing more economic indicators, the latest Federal Reserve decision, and it's #DataMonday.
June 19, 2023
Collaboration as a Strategy for Business Success
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Andi Persteiner, co-founder of Ore Dock Brewing Company in Marquette, recently named to the 2023 list of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.
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