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, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), addressed several topics relevant to Michigan’s small business community during the latest Small Business Briefing on September 15, 2025. The discussion included expectations for upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and their potential effects on businesses.
Calley also spoke about ongoing inflation trends and the impact of tariffs, highlighting how these economic factors continue to influence operating costs for small businesses across the state. He reminded employers about the approaching compliance deadline for the Earned Sick Time Act, emphasizing that small businesses need to be prepared for new requirements.
The briefing covered SBAM’s launch of the second cohort of its Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship, a program designed to support women entrepreneurs with resources and networking opportunities. Calley provided updates from SBAM’s gubernatorial candidate series, summarizing key insights shared by candidates on policies affecting small businesses.
Additional topics included recent revisions in jobs market data and updated inflation metrics. Calley noted changes in work arrangements as more companies navigate remote, hybrid, and on-site operations. The briefing also touched on Michigan education issues, specifically M-STEP reading scores and their implications for workforce development.
For further information and resources related to these topics, SBAM encourages viewers to visit its News & Resources page at https://www.sbam.org/news-resources/.
"Join the Small Business Briefing for the latest updates impacting Michigan’s small business community. Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, discusses the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cuts, the upcoming Earned Sick Time Act deadline, new programs like the Women’s Entrepreneurial Fellowship, and insights from the gubernatorial candidate series. Stay informed on economic trends, compliance requirements, and opportunities for business growth."
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