SBAM supports a simple yet equitable tax system that promotes economic growth while cultivating an environment friendly to entrepreneurs 和 innovation. Tax dollars should be spent in an efficient 和 effective manner, providing real value to taxpayers.

Overregulation stifles innovation, restricts growth, 和 imposes compliance burdens on small businesses. SBAM encourages governmental restraint when regulating the relationship between employers 和 employees.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SBAM’s energy policy is built around the core pillars of reliability 和 affordability. Michigan’s small business owners rely on energy to run reliably in the background without interruption at a reasonable cost that does not remove from their ability to run 和 operate their business.

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.