Michigan is home to cutting-edge medical facilities, innovative technology companies, as well as defense contractors that equip our military. Manufacturing remains the foundation of our economy. It now includes advanced batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines, in addition to vehicle production, where we will lead the way in the movement toward alternative fuel and driverless cars. Entrepreneurship is alive and well across the state, and we can’t wait to see who the next Henry Ford, W.K. Kellogg, or Barry Gordy will be.
Awards & Honors
Michigan ranked a top state for college students
MoneyRates.com released its newest research to help college students find the best place to study and acquire the job skills needed to compete in today’s job market. The Best States for College Students study ranks four-year colleges in all 50 states based on average cost, retention rate, student-to-faculty ratio, graduation rate and breadth of choice. Michigan placed in the top 10Â for its strong scores across all five factors analyzed, and tied with Washington for the #8 spot overall.
Leelanau & Keweenaw make Reader’s Digest most gorgeous peninsulas list
Appropriately enough, Michigan is the only state to have two peninsulas included in the Readers Digest list of gorgeous U.S. peninsulas. Leelanau was singled out for its stunning lakeshore, three lighthouses, and old fishing shanties. Keweenaw got the nod for Copper Country, its National Historic Park, lighthouses, and waterfalls, among other attractions.
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Latest Past Events
SBAM Annual Golf Outing
The Medalist Golf Club 15701 N-Drive North, MarshallWe’re headed back to the beautiful Medalist Golf Course in Marshall, MI for a fun-filled day of golf and connecting with other small business owners. This outing benefits the SBAM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity designed to support entrepreneurship in Michigan. Notably, the SBAM Foundation will fund research and publications such as the Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card.
Buy Michigan Now Festival
Downtown Northville 101 E Main St, NorthvilleThe Buy Michigan Now Festival is a weekend party in downtown Northville, honoring the state’s annual Buy Michigan Week. This family-friendly event showcases hundreds of Michigan-made products along with scrumptious eats, cool drinks, live entertainment, book signings, and children’s activities, all highlighting Michigan-based businesses. Together we are revitalizing the economy, one product, one purchase, one person at
SBAM Owner to Owner Event-Wayne County
Detroit Golf Club 17911 Hamilton Rd, DetroitThese O2O regional meetings allow for small business owners to connect with other small business owners on a regular basis at no charge to the owner. Now, more than ever, small business owners need to stick together. The agenda will include components of networking, education and small business advocacy awareness with SBAM's Brian Calley.
