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Former Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is joining the Small Business Association of Michigan in a new position created for him.
Calley will co-lead the organization as president, and he will be in charge of its communications and lobbying teams.
That s according to current president and CEO Rob Fowler, who will remain as the organization s CEO. With his policy background, his natural inclination to small business, and his proven support and vision, we just felt it was the perfect match, said Fowler.
Fowler said as state representative and lieutenant governor, Calley helped craft key changes in business taxes that helped small businesses.
Helping businesses attract employees to the workforce following the pandemic
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June 28, 2021 09:55 AM
Helping businesses attract employees to the workforce following the pandemic
Brian Calley
Brian Calley, President, Small Business Association of Michigan
In a recent survey of the members of the Small Business Association of Michigan, 47% of respondents cited “difficulty finding and keeping employees” as their top concern. When asked what type of assistance would be most helpful, 58% of the respondents answered “assistance finding employees.”
Michigan’s workforce has shrunk. While the economy is improving, our recovery is being hindered by a lack of available employees a complex problem with many challenges. The state is doing a good job of expanding access to post-secondary education and upskill opportunities for workers, but there are other immediate policy changes needed.
The Way Forward: Michigan small business, retail look to innovation to rebound
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State-ordered closures made small businesses more adept at online sales. Customers demand for that convenience isn t going away.
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COVID impact: Small businesses took a huge hit, especially those that were slow to adapt to web-based services and delivery.
The Way Forward: The pandemic increased customers appetites for convenience. Many of the physical changes in retail space like Plexiglass is likely to stick around for a while.
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