Small Business Association of Michigan
Recent News About Small Business Association of Michigan
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Proposed SOAR fund reforms may revamp Detroit's Renaissance Center
SBAM President and CEO Brian Calley discussed newly proposed changes to Michigan’s SOAR fund on the Small Business Briefing. Democrats are considering linking next year’s budget to an economic development reform proposal that could transform Detroit’s Renaissance Center (RenCen) from General Motors’ headquarters to new housing and a regional hub for mass transit.
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Senate labor committee reviews apprentice ratios and MIOSHA administration transfer
The Senate Labor Committee convened Tuesday to hear testimony on two bill packages. The first set addresses apprentice ratios for plumbers and electricians, while the second proposes transferring administrative authority of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO).
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ASE releases findings from comprehensive compensation survey
The American Society of Employers (ASE), Michigan’s largest employer association, has released the findings of the 2024 ASE Compensation Survey. The survey, which covers 545 positions with responses from 411 Michigan companies, was presented at Compensation Insights events on June 4th in Troy and June 6th in Holland.
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Exhibitors guide: Highlights from the 2024 Small Business Summit
Chase Creative, a Michigan-based small business, specializes in audio-visual equipment and staging design for live and virtual events.
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Small Business Association highlights role of Political Action Committees ahead of election year
As the election year unfolds, reactions vary from excitement to apprehension. At the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), the election process is approached with gravity, particularly by the Small Biz Political Action Committee (PAC) Board. Through a rigorous process, small business leaders pose challenging questions, scrutinize responses, review voting records, and endorse candidates who support the small business agenda in Lansing.