Unless you are an economist, you might find the latest economic outlook a bit confusing. Judging from all the conflicting opinions, even the economists are confused. What we do know is that the economy is …
Small Business Association of Michigan President & CEO Brian Calley issued the following statement about legislation moving in the House of Representatives to repeal Michigan’s Right to Work law and […]
Hours after the third-term member of Congress officially threw her hat into the ring, Adrian Hemond of Grassroots Midwest said on the MIRS Monday podcast "the field has essentially been cleared for her on the Democratic side" …
A $1 billion tax cut for retirees and low-income workers was sent to the governor's desk Wednesday, but without the Senate Republican support needed to give every tax filer a $180 rebate this spring or …
On today's episode of The Small Business Briefing, we're unpacking the tax bill recently passed by the Michigan Legislature.
David Brosky's goal is to understand each of his clients’ most pressing issues in the logistics space and help create a solution to address them.
Adulting is not always fun. Instead of dealing with zoom meetings, deadlines, and endless emails, recess and taking naps seems like a far better deal.
Just as companies have adapted to remote work, a new development in workplace flexibility may be on the horizon: the four-day work week. In fact, two recent studies have shown that this work arrangement could …
On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Carey Bisonet, president and owner of Alpine Rent All and Alpine Events in Grand Rapids. He's a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership …
On today's episode of The Small Business Briefing, we're unpacking the tax bill recently passed by the Michigan Legislature.
In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would ban the use of non-compete provisions and non-compete agreements between employers and workers. If […]
Toxic work culture is the number-one reason employees leave jobs and is the cause for many employee health issues. A toxic workplace is an environment where employees are subjected to harassment, discrimination, or bullying.
By Brian Calley, SBAM President & CEO The Michigan Legislature passed House Bill 4001, and it is expected to be signed into law. With the passage of this bill, three objectives for […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities if needed to be considered for a job unless the accommodation causes an undue hardship.
On today's show, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller share legislative updates, the January inflation report, Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat and #DataMonday.
Following concern from several House members that the recently announced deal to build a Ford electric vehicle battery park in Marshall included involvement with a Chinese company, a Ford Motor Company official told the House …
The Michigan Retailers Association Wednesday reported a rapid rise in retail sales in January. The 100-point Retail Index survey by the association was at 53.8 in January, which is more than 12 points above December. …
On Tuesday, February 21, The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations amending the rules for filing returns and other documents electronically (e-file). These regulations will require certain filers to …
