What are your thoughts on health care? Join the discussion...

Ocala, Fla. July 15, 2009 -- The Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce will hold a panel discussion over breakfast on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. at Marion County Building Industry Association to discuss the health care options for small businesses in today’s environment.

The speaker panel for the event will consists of Ray Strickland, President/CEO of Benefit Advisors, long term health insurance specialist, benefits advisor and active participant on the current administrations health care advisor team in Washington; Marsha McDaniel, Director of the Worksite Wellness program for Munroe Regional Medical Center, a health care solutions provider; and Ken Daley, President of Bernie Little Distributing, LLC, leading local businessman and 2007 Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors.

This exciting combination of speakers is certain to be an informative panel, covering many aspects of the health care industry and concentrating on the impact of current health care on small businesses today and into the future. The effects of cost, staying competitive, risks, opportunities and possible solutions to help the small business person remain competitive, will also be discussed.

The hot, southern style breakfast buffet begins at 7:30 a.m., with the panel discussion to immediately follow from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Marion County Building Industry Association, 1400 NE 14th Street in Ocala, Fla. The event is free for Chamber Business, Premium and Legacy Trustee Members. Other members and guests are $10.
For more information, or to RSVP to this event, please contact the Ocala/Marion County Chamber at (352) 629-8051.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER: The Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit business membership organization whose mission is to improve the business climate, economy and quality of life in Ocala and Marion County. The Chamber is located at 110 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Fla. Web site address is http://www.ocalacc.com/. Office (352) 629-8051.

MEDIA CONACTS
Jaye Baillie, President & CEO
Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
(352) 229-2363
jaye@ocalacc.com

Elizabeth Stevens, Vice President of Membership and Strategic Development
Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
(352) 629-8051, ext. 227 (voice)
(352) 629-7651 (fax)
Elizabeth@ocalacc.com