Williamson County Small Business and Healthcare Summit
Improving the Health of Your Bottomline
June 24, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Marriott Austin North, La Frontera
The Summit is a convening of Small Business owners, Corporate Executives and Management, Healthcare, Civic Leaders and Elected Officials to focus on the 2011 business outlook, Small Business opportunities and how business, in general, can positively affect Healthcare and community opportunities for the area’s future workforce.
Partnering Chambers
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
Taylor Chamber of Commerce
Leander Chamber of Commerce
Hutto Chamber of Commerce
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Williamson County African American Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce
Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce
Summit Agenda
7:30 am-8:00 am
Arrival, Check-In & Continental Breakfast
8:00 am-8:30 am
Opening Ceremonies
-Welcome by Master of Ceremonies: Olga Campos, KVUE
-Overview of Agenda: Andy Martinez, GAHCC
-Opening Remarks: Tavo Hellmund, Chairman of Circuit of the Americas
8:30 am-8:45 am
Networking Break in Expo Area
8:45 am-10:00 am
Morning Panel - Healthcare Options for Small Businesses
Keynote Speaker: Ashton G. Cumberbatch, Jr.,
Vice President of Advocacy and Community Relations for Seton Healthcare Family
Panelists:
United Healthcare: Mark Bellman, Vice President for Small Group Business
TexHealth Central Texas: James Rodriguez, President & CEO
Austin Regional Clinic: Dr. Russ Krienke, Medical Director
10:00 am-10:15 am
Networking Break in Expo Area
10:15 am-11:30 am
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Access to Capital for Small Business
Small Business Opportunities (Procurement & Certification)
11:30 am-11:45 am
Networking Break in Expo Area and Lunch Registration
11:45 am-1:15 pm
Lunch - Texas Workforce Commission Presentation
Offering Business Solutions
Employer Services & Programs
1:15 pm-1:30 pm
Networking Break in Expo Area
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
82nd Legislative Session Implications for Small Businesses
Panelists:
Colin Pope, Editor, Austin Business Journal
Dale Craymer, President, Texas Taxpayers and Research Association
Jesse Ancira, General Counsel & Senior Tax Advisor for the Texas Speaker of the House
3:00 pm-4:00pm
Networking Reception in Expo Area
