Build relationships, share ideas and exchange leads at this popular members only event. Take charge of growing your business in these challenging times and don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards. Catering sponsored by Panera Bread (Seekonk, MA).

Pre-registration using your Chamber Username and Password is required. Please click on the "Login" button on the top of this page to begin the registration process. Upon successful completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation receipt.

Location: Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Map

Category: Free Events - Members Only , Networking

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation to bring you "What You Really Need To Know About Healthcare Reform" - a FREE three-part seminar series to help employers save time and money.

At more than 2,000 pages, the “Patient Protection and affordable Care act” isn’t easy to tackle on your own. We can help. Please join us for an informative seminar series that will explain how federal healthcare reform affects your business and your employees – and how you can take advantage of its provisions.

Part 1: The Big Picture
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Presented by Monica Neronha, Assistant Vice President, Legal Services & Associate General Counsel, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
How will healthcare reform affect your business in the next six months? The next two years? And beyond? Monica Neronha will provide an overview of the new law, as well as discuss features such as:
• Requirements for employers, individuals, insurers, and the state
• New assistance for employers, including early retiree insurance and the tax credit for small employers
• New benefit design elements, including dependent coverage, annual/lifetime limits, and grandfathering
• Individual and employer mandates

Part 2: The Details
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Presented by Kimberly I. McCarthy, Partner, Partridge, Snow & Hahn, LLP
Under the new law, your obligations--and your employees' obligations--have changed. Kimberly McCarthy will explain which parts of the law directly impact your business, including:
• Individual and employer mandates
• Waiting periods and auto enrollment that can cause employer administrative issues
• Health plan changes, including limited cost-sharing
• Impact on premiums through rating changes, wellness credits, and other provisions

Part 3: Taxes, Subsidies, & More
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Find out what issues you should be discussing with your lawyer, accountant, or plan counsel.

Sign up for one, two or all three sessions. Limited seating. Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins may not be accommodated depending on capacity.

Chamber members: Must use their Chamber Username and Password. If you have not logged-in, please click on the "Log In" button on the top of this page. Once you select the session(s), the system will recognize you and populate your information. Upon successful completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation receipt.

Non-Chamber members: Once you select the sessions (s), please complete the form and follow directions for registration. Upon successful completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation receipt.

Location: Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Map

Category: Educational Series , Federal Affairs , Free Events

Don't miss this chance to learn how you and your employees can take advantage of all the benefits your membership in the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce has to offer! Designed for both new and longstanding members, the Chamber 101 session will provide an overview of the various tools available to market your organization.

You will learn how to log into the Chamber website to...

...update your company profile in the online member directory

...post special promotions, coupons or events

...register for Chamber events and programs

...and much more!

Pre-registration using your Chamber Username and Password is required. Please click on the "Log in" button at the top of this page to begin the registration process. Upon successful completion of registration, you will receive a confirmation receipt.

Location: Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Map

Category: Networking , Training