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Small Business Briefing reviews tax proposal, healthcare costs, and economic outlook

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Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website

Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website

Brian Calley and Sarah Miller hosted the latest edition of the Small Business Briefing, focusing on issues affecting small business owners in Michigan. The briefing included a discussion about a proposed graduated income tax amendment and its possible effects on small businesses in the state.

The program also featured an interview with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, addressing factors driving healthcare costs and exploring various employer health plan options. The conversation compared PPO, HMO, and high-performance network plans to help employers understand their choices for managing expenses.

Other topics covered were recent revisions to jobs reports and an analysis of economic indicators relevant to small businesses. The hosts discussed the Federal Reserve's decisions regarding interest rates and what these changes could mean for the broader economy.

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