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CHAMBER UPDATE CHAIR AIRSpeaks The events o S Th u Tht ff Saturday, A ly Neighbors Helping Neighbors April 16, 2011, have certain- l ly changed the lives of many people in our commu- ni n ty as a band of tornadoes hit our region destroying hundreds of homes and businesses in Cumberland County. Many state and local officials have placed our local damage estimates upwards of $100 million and many of our residents and business owners are starting the process of rebuilding their homes and businesses. st bu In ty In the days aſter the storms, true to our communi- ty’s character, we have all learned of business owners taking heroic efforts to protect their employees and customers when the storms hit on Saturday aſternoon. We have also read and heard of several news stories of neighbors helping neighbors in hours and days of the storm’s aſtermath. We at the chamber want to do our part in helping affected businesses regain their footing. One of the ways we can do this is to help communicate where affected businesses can get help. The Chambers web site (www.fayettevil- lencchamber.org) has been updated to include a disaster relief link where businesses can request information, relay relief efforts, and donations. Several local businesses have already donated space in storage facilities, damage assessment, and move in assistance to local rental facilities. Our staff is also equipped to field calls to other disaster relief organizations and offer small business counseling. Along with these services we would en- courage local businesses to make monetary donations to the American Red Cross Highlands Chapter and the local United Way of Cumberland County who always rise to the occasion during the community’s time of need. In closing, join me in thanking our emergency service personnel who have done heroic work over the last several days’ helping our community and will continue to stay on the job in leading our cleanup efforts. Chair, Board of Directors Join your Chamber and Wellpath, Hill, Chesson & Woody and Chamber- Care. for a health benefits forum. This session focuses on understanding the market effect on healthcare costs and how these impact the actual claims costs paid by employers. BUSINESSUSINESS What’s Driving Healthcare Costs and How It Affects Your Business Reality Check: What’s Driving Healthcare Costs Spotlight We will examine the components of healthcare trends and discuss health- care pricing, as well as carrier and independent network price negotiations. We’ll also review underfunding of public assistance programs as well as the impact of uninsured populations and their influence on employer-based private insurance. Lastly, we’ll discuss how reform may affect healthcare trend and what some employers are planning for their businesses as a result of the legislation. Thursday, May 5, 2011 First Citizens Bank - 520 Westwood Shopping Center, 3rd Floor, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Registration and continental breakfast at 8:30 am 9 AM to 10:30 AM session Call Tara Oneill at 484-4242 ext. 224 for more information. Radio Show www.espnfay.com w 8 UCW APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2011 Hosted by Sully Monday thru Friday 4:30 - 6 p.m. 910.867.418 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Fayetteville & Ft. Bragg’s Radio Home For Local Sports “At The Buzzer” Listen Live! The The