Quantcast

Great Lakes Wire

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Host discusses Michigan's business challenges and electoral landscape for 2026

Webp g6mqhui0wropr8exvltozbw73jf3

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

Welcome to the Small Business Briefing hosted by Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Sarah Miller, Vice President of Operations at SBAM. In the latest episode, they cover various topics pertinent to Michigan's small business landscape.

The briefing highlights the Michigan Celebrate Small Business event, which featured panel discussions, educational sessions, and a gala. Another key release discussed in the episode is the annual scorecard report, which provides insights into the entrepreneurial economy in Michigan.

Calley and Miller also discuss the stability and growth of Michigan's small businesses, an important factor for the state's economic health. Additionally, the state’s unemployment rate and its implications are analyzed in detail.

Updates are provided regarding the Line 5 tunnel project, an ongoing infrastructure initiative, as well as the decline in international travel to the United States, a trend with significant ramifications for local economies.

Finally, the episode touches on the upcoming 2026 election, highlighting key candidates for the positions of governor and U.S. Senate.

For additional news and resources, viewers are encouraged to click on the provided link.

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate

MORE NEWS