The Small Business Briefing | September 15, 2025

Join the Small Business Briefing for the latest updates impacting Michigan's small business community. Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, discusses the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cuts, the upcoming Earned Sick Time Act deadline, new programs like the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship, and insights from the gubernatorial candidate series. Stay informed on economic trends, compliance requirements, and opportunities for business growth.

Covered Topics:
🔹Federal Reserve meeting and likely interest rate cuts [0:47]
🔹Impact of tariffs and inflation trends [2:06]
🔹Earned Sick Time Act compliance deadline for small businesses [9:38]
🔹Upcoming webinars and compliance toolkits [11:17]
🔹Launch of the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship second cohort [14:46]
🔹Gubernatorial candidate series recap and upcoming events [17:14]
🔹Michigan education and M-STEP reading scores [22:04]
🔹Data on jobs market revisions and inflation metrics [25:59]
🔹Trends in remote, hybrid, and on-site work [32:39]

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