Small Business Association of Michigan

06/08/2026

Welcome to today's Small Business Briefing with Brian Calley and Jacob Manning.

06/08/2026

Welcome to the newest members of the Small Business Association of Michigan! We're so excited to support your business journey and grow together.

06/06/2026

AI adoption works best when it's safe, secure, and ethical.

On the latest Small Business Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Elizabeth Goede, founder & president of Ratliff Consulting, about how small businesses can embrace AI transformation – and why she believes the future of AI is female.

Read the story and listen to the episode: https://bit.ly/4dUD3ZU

06/05/2026

Spring and summer are great for outdoor projects – but before you dig, call MISS DIG at 811. It’s fast, free, and the law.

Call 811 at least three business days before:
🌳 Planting trees, shrubs, or gardens
📫 Installing a mailbox or fence
🏞️ Building patios or decks
🏊‍♂️ Installing a pool or playground equipment
💡 Landscape lighting, irrigation, and more

Protect your family and property. Don’t risk hitting buried utilities.
Ready to dig? Dial 811 or visit us online to request – anytime, 24/7! https://bit.ly/4vlvzqh

06/04/2026

One of the easiest mindset shifts: treat AI like a smart intern. It can help draft, summarize, and organize – but it needs direction, context, and oversight to be useful.

SBAM Academy’s Practical AI for Small Businesses walks you through how to set AI up for better results while keeping human judgment and approval in the right places.

Register for on-demand access: https://bit.ly/43lysew

06/03/2026

Still deciding? Watch Brian Calley’s message on why this event matters.
📅 SBAM Annual Meeting | June 18
Register now at the link in the first comment.

06/03/2026

Rising health care costs are putting Michigan small businesses at a crossroads.

SBAM CEO Brian Calley was recently featured in a News Channel 3 report by Re*****on Hernandez, highlighting how increasing premiums are putting pressure on hiring, growth, and employee benefits across Michigan.

https://bit.ly/4vo6J93

You shop in them, you work in them, but small businesses are facing headwinds that, if left unchecked, could mean big trouble for the economy: health insurance

06/03/2026

HR updates don’t slow down – and for small teams, staying compliant can feel overwhelming.

For a simple way to keep up with it all, tune into ASE Conversations, a bi-weekly web series featuring timely discussions on the latest HR updates and workplace trends. Built for busy HR teams and small business leaders who need the “what now?” in plain English.

Hosted by Anthony Kaylin, Vice President at ASE, each web series episode features a special guest from a local law firm who helps break down what’s changing – and what it means for employers.

Held every other Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Learn more and register today! https://bit.ly/4nLIrDp

06/02/2026

Hit the course more in 2026 with the Golden Passbook to Michigan Golf from the MI Golf Course Association.

Choose from the West or North Edition and enjoy reduced-rate greens fees at 20+ participating courses for just $275. With minimal restrictions, free shipping, and limited quantities available, it’s a great way to enjoy more Michigan golf while supporting the game you love.

100% of every purchase supports advocacy and initiatives that strengthen Michigan golf.

View courses: https://goldenpassbook.com/course-listings
Buy now: https://goldenpassbook.com/

06/02/2026

Running a successful business is one thing – building one that’s ready for transition is another.

Join us June 24 for a live SBAM Academy webinar on how to increase your business’s value, reduce risk, and prepare for a future exit – whether that’s years away or on the horizon. https://bit.ly/43a8udN