Small Business Association of Michigan
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Small Business Association of Michigan discusses tax changes, interest rates, and more
Welcome to SBAM’s Small Business Briefing.
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Organizations urged to embrace personalized strategies for employee career growth
Career growth is evolving beyond traditional linear paths.
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Avalanche Creative named among Michigan's top 50 companies to watch
Michael Rogers recently engaged in a conversation with Rayanne and Lance Beaudry, the co-owners of Avalanche Creative, on the evolving role of search engine optimization (SEO) and artificial intelligence (AI) in business.
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Hiring challenges: balancing speed with thoroughness amid increasing competition
The hiring landscape in 2025 presents a challenge for employers who must balance thoroughness with speed.
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Petition on school funding through new tax awaits further approval
The Board of Canvassers has approved a summary for the Invest in MI Kids petition, which aims to fund schools with a 5% tax increase on high-income earners.
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Michigan leaders struggle over FY26 K-12 budget amid looming deadline
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House Speaker Matt Hall, and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks met privately to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 K-12 budget and a potential road funding deal.
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Guidelines for hiring individuals with felony convictions
Employers face complex considerations when deciding whether to hire individuals with felony convictions.
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NeuroLeadership Institute reveals top cognitive habits for accountability
The NeuroLeadership Institute has identified three cognitive habits that distinguish highly accountable individuals from others.
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SBAM briefing discusses key issues impacting small businesses
Welcome to SBAM’s Small Business Briefing.
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HSA updates: IRS increases contribution limits for 2025
Ahola, a company with over five decades of experience in supporting small businesses, has provided updates on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for 2025.
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Hybrid work becomes permanent fixture for many Michigan organizations
The hybrid work model has become a permanent aspect of many organizations, according to ASE's 2025 Remote Work Pulse Survey.
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Supreme Court rules on ADA coverage limits for former employees
The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a decision regarding the applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to former employees who are no longer able to work due to a disability.
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Family teamwork drives success at Dynamic Glazing Systems
Dynamic Glazing Systems, Inc., a commercial contracting firm based in Southeast Michigan, has been recognized as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2025.
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Virtual reality reshapes workplace training across industries
Virtual reality (VR) technology, once primarily associated with gaming, is increasingly being adopted by companies for training and upskilling employees.
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Court warns against terminations based on 'cultural fit' without proper documentation
On June 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an opinion in Kean v. Brinker International, Inc., reversing a summary judgment previously granted to the employer and sending a former Chili’s general manager’s Age Discrimination...
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Whitmer engages in fiscal year 2026 budget talks amid international trade mission
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, House Speaker Matt Hall, and Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks engaged in discussions on Wednesday to lay the groundwork for a compromise on the K-12 portion of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
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Attorney General searches MEDC offices amid state grants probe
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in Lansing was the focus of a search by the Attorney General’s office on Wednesday.
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SBAM briefing covers election updates and infrastructure projects
Sarah Miller and Kelli Saunders from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) provided an update on several key topics relevant to small businesses.
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Effective vs ineffective ways to cope with mental health problems
We all experience stress differently and have unique ways of managing it.
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Cooper People Group aids small businesses with HR challenges
Michael recently interviewed Lisa Cooper, the founder and chief people officer of Cooper People Group, on a podcast.