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Q1 Small Business Index: Confidence Holds Locally, Growth Plans Stall
Q1 Small Business Index: Confidence Holds Locally, Growth Plans Stall
Read MoreGoing PRO Talent Fund Application Window Now Open
Going PRO Talent Fund Application Window Now Open
Read MoreCorporate Transparency Act (CTA) Update
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Update
Read MoreCapitol Connection: March 25, 2025
Federal Affairs Ending the Tariff Wars The LRCC is working closely with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to urge a swift end to the ongoing tariff wars, particularly those affecting our North American trade partners. The business community is increasingly alarmed by the ripple effects tariffs have on supply chains, input costs, and consumer prices.…
Read MoreLansing Mayor Andy Schor 2025 State of the City Address
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor 2025 State of the City Address
Read MoreUpdate: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirement
Update: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirement
Read MoreU.S. Chamber Urges Swift End to Tariffs Set to Go into Effect; Highlights Real Harm to American Businesses, Workers, & Consumers
U.S. Chamber Urges Swift End to Tariffs Set to Go into Effect; Highlights Real Harm to American Businesses, Workers, & Consumers
Read MoreEarned Sick Time, Minimum Wage Changes Signed by Governor: What Employers Need to Know and Do Now
Just before the Feb. 21 deadline, the Michigan Legislature passed changes to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) (HB 4002) and minimum wage law (SB 8) late Thursday evening. Gov. Whitmer signed the bills into law on Friday as Public Acts 1 and 2 of 2025, with an effective date of Feb. 21 at 12:02 a.m.
Read MoreSupport of the Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
Support of the Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
Read MoreU.S. Chamber: Tariffs are not the answer
U.S. Chamber: Tariffs are not the answer
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