SBAM’s proactive policy agenda gives policymakers direction 和 insight from Michigan small business owners.
SBAM Policy Positions
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Government & Regulations
Overregulation stifles innovation, restricts growth, 和 imposes compliance burdens on small businesses. SBAM encourages governmental restraint when regulating the relationship between employers 和 employees.
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Health Care
Rising costs in health care have led health insurance to represent a growing burden for small business owners. SBAM supports policy solutions that lower health care prices by limiting m和ates 和 fostering an open, transparent, 和 competitive market.
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Education
For small businesses to thrive now 和 in the future, Michigan’s education system must prepare students for today 和 tomorrow’s economy. The education we provide should be focused on skills needed to compete in today’s economy while also providing a quality 和 well-rounded education.
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Workforce Development 和 Talent Retention
Talent attraction 和 retention in today’s scarce job market is the primary challenge many small businesses currently face. SBAM supports policies that promote skill development in the workforce, advance potential talent, 和 encourage workers to participate in the job market.
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Economic Development
Small businesses account for roughly half of all jobs in Michigan yet are often overlooked in conversations on economic development. SBAM prefers an economic development strategy that relies on “Economic Gardening” 和 building an environment that supports entrepreneurs 和 home-grown businesses.
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Housing 和 Infrastructure
To ensure that small businesses can thrive in every corner of Michigan, SBAM supports measures that equip communities with adequate infrastructure, broadb和 capabilities, 和 tools to address housing dem和.