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MI small business leader wary of tax hike proposals

Are the state’s small businesses healthy or hurting? And why? Current State speaks with Small Business Association of Michigan President and CEO Rob Fowler.

Some 23,000 small businesses in Michigan count on the Lansing-based Small Business Association of Michigan to represent their interests at the state capitol and around the state. There are few important statewide issues that SBAM does not weigh in on. A quick look at its advocacy page shows positions on energy, education, health care, transportation and others.

Current State explores those positions and the status of small business in Michigan with the President/ and CEO Of SBAM, Rob Fowler.

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