News & Resources

Engineering for community sustainability

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tarolyn Buckles, CEO of engineering, consulting and construction management firm Onyx Enterprise, Inc., and a member of the Michigan 50 […]

March 1, 2021

Fast-growing HandyPro specializes in residential, commercial and aging-in-place

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Keith Paul, the founder and CEO of HandyPro Handyman Services and a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. […]

February 21, 2021

At this small business, breaking up is not hard to do!

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Dawn Levian, the owner of Break Room Therapy and a VIP member of the Small Business Association. “My customers come […]

February 15, 2021

Essential safety for essential workers

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Seth Essling, controller for Safety Services, Inc., a third generation family-owned distributor of safety equipment and products and a VIP […]

February 8, 2021

Small business innovation and nimbleness address vaccine distribution requirements

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, an inspiring story of how a small southeast Michigan company harnessed its entrepreneurial spirit to provide a sensor component vital to COVID vaccine distribution. […]

February 1, 2021

Environmental cleanup is a good business strategy

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Bob Reichenbach, the president of Environmental Resources Group environmental consultants, and a member of the Michigan 50 companies to watch. […]

January 25, 2021

The role of vision and planning in building toward success

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with professional trainer and coach Laurel Romanella, the owner of Laurel & Co. – a VIP member of the Small Business […]

January 18, 2021

Advice from a health care entrepreneur

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Kevin DeBruyn, the founder of Adaptive Counseling and Case Management in Traverse City, and a VIP member of the Small […]

January 11, 2021

Scenario-planning for success

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with business coach Jeff Jackson, owner of J. Ross and Associates (an SBAM VIP Member.) “Make sure you’ve got the right […]

January 4, 2021

Making the most of your database

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Andy Tabisz, owner of custom database development firm WorkSmart Database Masters, and a VIP member of the Small Business Association […]

December 28, 2020

Ring up profits with modern telecom

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Sunny Reddy, CEO of VoIP Office and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “People look at […]

December 21, 2020

Engineers helping to build the younger generation

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Stacy Paul, CEO of Array of Engineers, a certified women owned small business in Grand Rapids and a member of […]

December 14, 2020

Local talent helps a U.P. high tech company thrive

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Chris Burger, operations manager for Northern Wings in Newberry, a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2020. […]

December 7, 2020

Constructing a better future for her small business

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tricia Ruby, president and CEO of Ruby+Associates, a structural engineering firm devoted to serving the construction industry and a member […]

November 30, 2020

Helping your company transform and grow

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Phil Roos, CEO of Great Lakes GrowthWorks and a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2020. His […]

November 23, 2020

Harnessing technology to help compete with bigger firms

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with John Schmidt, the owner of Tri-City Groundbreakers, a full service heavy and civil contractor and a VIP member of the […]

November 16, 2020

Authenticity is a key to success in a crowded industry

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Tobi Lyon, owner of Ngage Management, a full-service association and event management company that was named to the Michigan 50 […]

November 9, 2020

Sweet success for a gourmet cookie producer

On this week’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Monica Mitidieri, the owner of Monica’s Gourmet Cookies and a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2020. […]