Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedIn
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | LinkedIn
In the recent Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller discussed significant updates on the Earned Sick Time Act. Two new House bills, 4001 and 4002, have been introduced to restore the tipped wage credit and amend the Act.
The briefing also touched upon the 2024 census estimates, which indicate a slight population increase in Michigan attributed to international immigration. The data highlighted statistics on births and net domestic migration losses.
Another topic of discussion was the December jobs report, which showed stronger-than-expected growth with 250,000 new jobs created primarily in the service industry. This development has implications for potential interest rate cuts.
Updates regarding the Corporate Transparency Act were provided, including information about a nationwide stay and ongoing litigation in Michigan’s Western District Federal Court.
Early insights into the 2026 gubernatorial race were shared during the briefing. Potential candidates mentioned include Mike Duggan, Jocelyn Benson, Pete Buttigieg, and Mike Cox.
Brian Calley also presented various data points covering topics such as federal tax code complexity, US debt holders, road funding challenges, labor force participation rates, and job market trends.
The session concluded with a reminder for attendees to utilize SBAM’s resources for compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act. Participants were also invited to join upcoming webinars and briefings for more updates relevant to small business owners in Michigan.
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