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The Michigan Future Business Index Survey is back for Autumn 2021!

Michigan Business Network
November 9, 2021 4:00 PM

Your opinions are needed!

As we collectively navigate our way to the end of 2021 and face 2022, Michigan is venturing new paths of work, challenges of supply chains, and the continuing evolution of the talent issue! 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 both the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and  Cinnaire, are requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI).

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The Michigan Future Business Index Survey is back for Autumn 2021!

Michigan Business Network
November 8, 2021 2:00 PM

Your opinions are needed!

As we collectively navigate our way to the end of 2021 and face 2022, Michigan is venturing new paths of work, challenges of supply chains, and the continuing evolution of the talent issue! 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 both the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and  Cinnaire, are requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI).

 Take Survey Now

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The Michigan Future Business Index Survey is back for Autumn 2021!

Michigan Business Network
November 5, 2021 2:00 PM

Your opinions are needed!

As we collectively navigate our way to the end of 2021 and face 2022, Michigan is venturing new paths of work, challenges of supply chains, and the continuing evolution of the talent issue! 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 both the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and  Cinnaire, are requesting your participation in this edition of the Michigan Future Business Index (MFBI).

 Take Survey Now

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SBAM | Become a Certified Small Business

Michigan Business Network
November 4, 2021 8:00 AM

Set your business apart from the competition when you become Small Business Certified by SBAM

If your business has fewer than 500 employees and annual revenues equal to or less than $25,000,000, it is eligible to be ‘certified small’ by SBAM.

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SBAM | Upcoming Webinar

Michigan Business Network
October 29, 2021 1:00 PM

Eligible businesses can now access Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) for both 2020 and 2021 for eligible employee wages as long as these specific payroll wages and/or group benefits were not directly paid with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds. Participate in this webinar to learn more.

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SBA | WEBINAR: Small Business Resources for Veteran & Disabled Entrepreneurs

Michigan Business Network
October 27, 2021 9:00 AM

The SBA and Public-Private Strategies Institute have teamed up to provide small business owners with a series of webinars that will cover resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. Join us for the next session today, October 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ET: Supporting Veterans & National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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SBA | National Veterans Small Business Week, Disability Employment Awareness Month Virtual Event & More

Michigan Business Network
October 25, 2021 12:00 PM

Join the SBA on October 28, 2021 for an online panel discussion with disabled-owned small businesses as they share their small business stories and how they utilized SBA economic aid to pivot during the pandemic. Learn more about SBA resources to help entrepreneurs compete in the marketplace, receive counseling, and launch or expand businesses. Also, learn more about disability inclusion and discovering untapped sources of talent.

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SBA | Economic Aid update : PPP Forgiveness, COVID EIDL and Data Sources

Michigan Business Network
October 20, 2021 7:00 AM

Since mid-2020, the SBA has delivered more than $1 trillion in economic aid ($173+ billion in the Great Lakes region) via COVID relief measures to help the nation’s small businesses and those hardest hit by the pandemic survive. Fiscal year-end traditional SBA-backed lending numbers should be released this week and the SBA is on schedule to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week from Nov. 1 to 5. We also are gearing up for the 2022 National Small Business Week to return the first week of May with details on award nominations to come in November as well.

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Going on NOW Foster Swift | Webinar What Employers Need to Know for 2022

Michigan Business Network
October 19, 2021 9:00 AM

Chris Holman catches up with Cliff Hammond, Shareholder, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Southfield, and Lansing Foster Swift, with a half dozen locations across Michigan. They discuss the webinar going on now until 10:30 am Tuesday, October 19th

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Foster Swift | Cliff Hammond : Webinar What Employers Need to Know for 2022

Michigan Business Network
October 8, 2021 5:00 PM

Chris Holman catches up with Cliff Hammond, Shareholder, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, Southfield, and Lansing Foster Swift, with a half dozen locations across Michigan

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