We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with the Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI). Take Survey Now
Michigan businesses would be given a seven-day window of time to resubmit a bid for a state contract if the initial lowest bid came from an out-of-state company, under legislation introduced by the Senate Minority Leader and the House Judiciary Committee Chair.
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Rehabilitation clinics for catastrophically injured car accident victims that stand to lose money as part of the 2019 auto insurance reforms can apply for a piece of a $10 million pie, under legislation the House passed, 95-13, Thursday evening.
SBAM and other business groups offer solutions
Small business owners, agricultural leaders, managers in retail, hospitality, manufacturing and nearly every industry sector across our state are struggling to find job applicants and available workers. The problem? There are too many people without jobs—and too many jobs without people to fill them.
Two creative people found each other and have made great things and... "Good Fruit" happens! Two different guys with unique talents! Justin Caine is the guy with a million crazy ideas and even a few good ones. His passion is solving problems and he does that daily through his work in Good Fruit, as well as his work in the community, from programs and events he’s started like the BOOM Awards and Battlefield Brawl, to his work on the Special Education Advisory Committee and the Small Business Association of Michigan’s Leadership Council, Justin keeps himself busy, seeking solutions. His partner Kraig Westfall, is the guy that guards the company from chasing all of Justin’s crazy ideas and just goes with the good ones. He runs the ship daily, making sure clients are receiving videos they love every time.
This partnership is a great example of sharing a common vision and coming together to make...Good Fruit! Join the fun with these energetic business owners on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown!
We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with the Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI). Take Survey Now
Tyler Parsons is the General Managers of the Lansing Lugnuts. He brings great energy and enthusiasm to the proud baseball culture found in Lansing. He previously served as GM of the Johnson City Cardinals from 2014-17, and the team saw an increase in attendance, ticket sales, and corporate sales in each of his four seasons.
We're all finally back to work! As a leading voice for small businesses in Michigan, the Michigan Business Network (MBN) believes the people making critical decisions need to hear how your business is doing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why MBN, in partnership with the Cinnaire, is requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI). Take Survey Now
ASE’s 2021 Michigan Compensation Survey Shows Employers Remain Conservative
By Jason Rowe, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE
The impact of the pandemic, and its resulting recession, created many challenges for employers. While compliance and safety may have taken center stage, employee rewards and wages were also affected by COVID-19. Data from the most recent ASE compensation survey shows that overall wage growth in Michigan, based on a matched sample of companies (referred to as a constant sample), was just 2.1%.
