LANSING, MI – Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO Brian Calley made the following statement after Gov. Whitmer announced significant investments in new broadband networks across the state:

“More than $1.5 billion will make a huge difference in building an environment of success around entrepreneurs. Broadband is every bit as important as other types of infrastructure and promises to be more-so in the future. We’re committed to creating a state where small businesses in every region can prosper, which is impossible without uniform high-speed internet access,” said SBAM President and CEO Brian Calley. “SBAM appreciates the hard work of the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office in securing an incredible amount of grant funding. This unprecedented investment will allow Michigan to build new networks connecting future entrepreneurs with unlimited opportunities.”  

The Small Business Association of Michigan focuses solely on serving the needs of Michigan’s small business community through advocacy, collaboration, and buying power. Today they serve over 31,000 members in all 83 counties of Michigan. SBAM is located in Lansing, just one block from the Capitol.

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