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SUMMARY:Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis two-hour\, in-person roundtable is designed for mid-market employers exploring alternative funding models to better control rising benefit costs. Through guided discussion and peer conversation\, we will walk through common funding approaches being considered by employers in the 50–250+ employee range and share practical considerations around what may be realistic at different stages of growth. Additional panel details and discussion topics will be shared as the session is finalized. \nPlease note: this roundtable will be offered on two separate dates and locations. April 14th will be hosted at our Washington office\, and April 21st will be hosted at our Traverse City office. Attendees should register for the session location they plan to attend. \nSAVE YOUR SPOT! Register here to save your spot or visit the event website to register. All events require registration.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/stop-the-bleed-funding-models-designed-to-reduce-costs-2/
LOCATION:Traverse City Michigan Planner’s Office\, 603 Bay St.\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis two-hour roundtable is built for employers ready to move beyond reactive shopping and toward more intentional\, long-term cost containment strategy. Through open discussion and real-world examples\, we will explore the difference between short-term decisions and proactive planning\, what effective forecasting looks like\, and how organizations can position themselves for sustainable savings. \nPlease note: this roundtable will be offered on two separate dates and locations. May 19th will be hosted at our Traverse City office\, and May 21st will be hosted at our Washington office. Attendees should register for the session location they plan to attend. \nSAVE YOUR SPOT! Register here to save your spot or visit the event website to register. All events require registration.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/cost-saving-employee-benefits-on-shopping-vs-strategizing/
LOCATION:Traverse City Michigan Planner’s Office\, 603 Bay St.\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis two-hour roundtable is built for employers ready to move beyond reactive shopping and toward more intentional\, long-term cost containment strategy. Through open discussion and real-world examples\, we will explore the difference between short-term decisions and proactive planning\, what effective forecasting looks like\, and how organizations can position themselves for sustainable savings. \nPlease note: this roundtable will be offered on two separate dates and locations. May 19th will be hosted at our Traverse City office\, and May 21st will be hosted at our Washington office. Attendees should register for the session location they plan to attend. \nSAVE YOUR SPOT! Register here to save your spot or visit the event website to register. All events require registration.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/employee-benefits-saving-money-through-long-term-strategy/
LOCATION:Washington Michigan Planner’s Office\, 59259 Van Dyke Ave\, WASHINGTON\, MI\, 48094-2205\, United States
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