Session Description:
This session will break down the essential benefits that business owners and self-employed individuals should understand, from creative perks and team incentives to legal requirements and best practices. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what’s required, what’s recommended, and how to confidently choose options that align with your goals as an entrepreneur or employer.

Who Should Attend:
This session is ideal for entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals, and small business owners who want to better understand the world of benefits. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, growing a team, or simply looking to take care of yourself as a solo business owner, this workshop will help you make informed decisions and build a foundation for long-term sustainability.

About the Facilitator:
As principal of Midwest Employee Benefits, Dawn focuses her attention on helping group health clients of all sizes. She works with Fully-insured, Level-funded, and Self-funded cases; presents staff proposals and conducts Affordable Care Act education sessions. Dawn also assists with Medicare plans and Individual plans.

Dawn continues to educate herself in the industry and her certifications are result of that. She also takes yearly training to re-certify in her industry. Dawn has been named to the Hall of Fame for Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and also named agent of year for South Dakota 9 years. She is also a Leading Producer Round Table nationally for 10 years.

Being in the field for over 28 years, Dawn considers her biggest accomplishment is having a happy life. She has been married to her husband for 28 years, has 4 happy children and loves being the Principal of the agency.

Dawn does not have an ideal client since all business and individuals are potential clients. Everyone needs a strong benefit plan to protect them and make sure if something happens they are protected and their family members are too.

Lunch:
Free, limited lunches will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Sponsored by HyVee.

Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain strategic insights on navigating all things benefits.