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Small Business Association of Michigan

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is the only statewide and state-based association that focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community. We have been successfully serving small businesses like yours in all 83 counties of Michigan since 1969. We’re located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

ASE Job Fair For Vets, Persons With Disabilities Aug. 24 Southfield

LIVONIA - The American Society of Employers will co-host a Veteran’s Job Fair on August 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Southfield Pavilion.  In addition, resume and interviewing workshops will be available starting at 8 a.m. Joining ASE as co-hosts are the Michigan Industry Liaison Group, Detroit VA Healthcare System, Southfield Veterans’

By |2017-07-28T08:13:52-04:00July 28th, 2017|Small Business Association of Michigan|
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SBAM Energy Advocate Helps Small Businesses Find Energy Savings

ROYAL OAK - Caile Richards, Energy Advocate for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks about how businesses can navigate the ever changing energy world with any utility in the state of Michigan through the SBAM Energy Solutions program. The program provides energy audits, rate analysis, outage alerts, assistance in finding contractors, financing options, suppliers,

By |2017-07-05T17:16:02-04:00July 5th, 2017|M2 TechCast, Podcasts, Small Business Association of Michigan|
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Michigan Legislators Will Have To Produce Documents In Tesla Suit

LANSING - Michigan Legislators will have to produce documents regarding their correspondence with third parties in discovery for litigation, according to a ruling from the bench Friday morning from federal magistrate Judge Ellen Carmody. The ruling came in a suit Tesla Motors has brought against the state, alleging the state discriminated against it by blocking

By |2017-06-20T15:32:48-04:00June 20th, 2017|Politics, Small Business Association of Michigan|
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SBAM Recognizes Leaders, Volunteers At Annual Meeting

LANSING - Nearly 400 small business owners and supporters attended the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) 48th annual meeting on June 15 in Lansing. SBAM recognized State Senator Jim Stamas as its Legislator of the Year. SBAM honored Bonnie Alfonso, owner of Alfie Logo Gear in Traverse City as Advocate of the Year. 2017-18

By |2017-06-16T11:50:20-04:00June 16th, 2017|Small Business Association of Michigan|
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SBAM Energy Solutions

LANSING - The Small Business Association of Michigan is partnering with Consumers Energy and DTE Energy to provide enhanced energy services to small business across Michigan with the SBAM Energy Solutions program. Members can speak with the energy team on any energy-related topic, including the following: Account overview analysis (Are you paying the right rate?)

By |2017-06-15T20:11:09-04:00June 15th, 2017|Clean Update, News, Small Business Association of Michigan|
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How To Energize Your Utility Savings

ROYAL OAK - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, interviews Valerie Brader, executive director of the energy policy group called the Michigan Agency for Energy. She talks about how Michigan’s energy law is having a positive impact on small business. To listen, click on https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/2850/How-to-energize-your-utility-savings.aspx

By |2017-06-13T18:36:52-04:00June 13th, 2017|Podcasts, Small Business Association of Michigan|
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What The Detroit Tigers Tell Us About Organizational Culture

DETROIT - Sparky Anderson used to say that you needed 40 games before you could truly assess how a major-league team is going to do for a season. We’re approaching that point now, so the time is right to give you my take on this year’s team. What I see frustrates me, because it looks

By |2017-05-24T08:51:50-04:00May 24th, 2017|Small Business Association of Michigan|
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SBAM Annual Meeting And Expo June 15

SBAM Annual Meeting & Small Business Expo Lansing Center (map) Please join us! SBAM Annual Meeting & Small Business Expo Thursday, June 15 9:00am - 1:45pm Members! We have a limited number of tickets available for $55! Register now to take advantage of this great offer. NEW! Expanded exhibit hall and networking hours NEW! Roundtable

By |2017-05-12T11:49:24-04:00May 12th, 2017|Small Business Association of Michigan|
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How To Thwart Fraudulent Transactions

LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Jeff Case, Vice President Treasury Management for Independent Bank. To listen, click on https://www.sbam.org/Resources/tabid/97/ArtMID/2980/ArticleID/2817/How-to-thwart-fraudulent-transactions.aspx

By |2017-05-09T20:42:32-04:00May 9th, 2017|Podcasts, Small Business Association of Michigan|
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