E-Newsletter 2

How will health care reform affect your business in 2014?

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Mid Michigan Community College, Isabella Bank Lecture Hall

(Room 130), 2600 S. Summerton Rd., Mt. Pleasant

12:00 - 2:00 pm

$15 for members, $20 for non-members and includes Subway Lunch!

This seminar is the second half of our two-part series on federal healthcare reform. Join Dick Forton, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan representative and benefit consultant, Doug Janes, Benefit Consulting Group on Thursday, December 5 from 12 - 2 p.m. for an insurance company perspective on the Affordable Care Act. Hear updates on where we stand since the Health Insurance Marketplace opened, and get your questions answered. You will learn about purchasing health insurance for your employees or as an individual, new regulations and compliance issues, and other more recent changes. There will be a question and answer portion at the end of the presentation, so come with questions ready! Cost is $15 for members, and includes lunch, provided by Subway.

Other topics that will be covered include:

- How do I know if I'm a small employer?

- How will the Affordable Care Act standardize benefits?

- What specific benefits are mandated?

- How does reform change the cost of coverage?

- What are some new factors that will affect rates?

- What are my options for purchasing coverage?

- What other changes should I prepare for?

Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Benefit Consulting Group

Mid Michigan Community College

Subway

"Working it: Navigating the Pathway of Young Professionalism"

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Central Michigan University Research Corporation

2625 Denison Dr., Mt. Pleasant, MI

$10 General Admission / $5 Students

Panel Discussion featuring speakers:

- Erin O'Brien, CMURC

- Tony Fox, Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center

- Amanda Schafer, Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

- Anthony Lazzaro - General Manager / Entrepreneur

Schedule:

3:30-4pm: Networking & Appetizers

4-5pm: Panel Discussion

5-5:30pm: Networking & Individual Questions

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE GREAT HOLIDAY SPECIALS

November 2013

113 West Broadway,
Suite 180
(989) 772-2396
Fax: (989) 773-2656
www.mt-pleasant.net

NEXT
Wednesday, December 4

Broadway Theatre

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Join us for
the Holiday Business Over Breakfast at the historic Broadway Theatre and find out what's happening throughout Mt. Pleasant this holiday season.

Check out the New

BOB Format:

Speedy Seconds
Movin' on Up
Special Guest Interview
Surprise Contest that will have you cheering!

Toys for Tots is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year!

Bring a toy for Toys for Tots and be entered into a drawing for a $25 Gift Card.

SPONSORS

Broadway Theatre

Crystal Computer Support

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Max & Emily's

Morning Sun

My 104.3/ WMMI AM

NOMINATE the Next Citizen of the Year for

Mt. Pleasant

CLICK HERE

for Citizen of the Year Nomination Form.

Are you a service club or organization and would like to nominate a volunteer for going above and beyond in 2013?

CLICK HERE for Eagle Award Nomination form.

It's Back!
Business After Hours & CMU Men's Basketball Game

CMU vs. Miami University of Ohio

When: Wed., Jan. 8, 2014

Where: McGuirk Arena, 360 W. Broomfield, Mt. Pleasant

Time: Business After Hours begins at 6 pm, tip-off at 7 pm

Cost: $15 per ticket

Join us for a family-friendly member event! Bring your friends and family, including children!

Space is limited, so sign up today. Cost is only $15 per person and includes premium seating in the Upper Club Lounge at McGuirk Arena, parking pass (50 available), game, hors d'oeuvres, and non-alcoholic beverages. Drink tickets (beer/wine) are available for purchase prior to the event or at check-in. Cost is $4.50 per drink ticket. Bar will not accept cash.

RSVPs are required

for this event. Space is limited. Call the Chamber today at (989) 772-2396!

Sponsors:

UPCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER

28-29 CHAMBER CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving

DECEMBER

3 Young Professionals Network Event at CMU Research Corporation 3:30 - 5:30

4 Holiday Business Over Breakfast at Broadway Theatre 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

5 Affordable Care Act: How will health care reform affect your business in 2014? at Mid Michigan Community College 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

11 Holiday Business After Hours

at Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

17 Board of Directors Meeting at Mountain Town Station 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

24 Chamber Closes at 12:00 p.m.

25 Chamber Closed

31 Chamber Closes at 12:00 p.m.

The Business News Newsletter is inserted in the Morning Sun the first Tuesday of every month and delivered to over 4,000 homes throughout the area. If you are interested in advertising in the Chamber publication contact your local Morning Sun representative. If you have not had a chance to read the NOVEMBER Business Newsletter. CLICK HERE and enjoy!

Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce Partners