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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 14 UCW FEBRUARY 10 - 16, 2010 Chairman The n speaks speaks The high cost of healthcare is an added pressure to small busi- ness owners as they search for ways to make their businesses thrive. To help address this challenge, your Chamber and WellPath are teaming up to bring a new health plan to Chamber members – ChamberCare. ChamberCare, administered by WellPath and in partnership with Doctor's Direct Health Care, gives small businesses, big business ben- efi ts along with affordable premiums and access to a strong, local health network comprised of local physicians and the Cape Fear Valley Health System. "The Chamber has been actively exploring ways to address its members' concerns about the high cost of healthcare coverage and its in- creasing impact on area businesses," said Peters. "We feel that ChamberCare is a solution to the rising cost of healthcare that is causing many business owners to struggle to fi nd ways to keep their businesses thriving." Members who choose to utilize Cham- berCare and its benefi ts may choose from a network of physicians and providers in the Cumberland County area. Members may choose from 30 plan designs that are all coordinated by local medical leadership in concert with the Cape Fear Valley Health System. A key component of this plan is the Know Your Number® element; a disease risk assess- ment tool that employs patented "next genera- tion" morbidity modeling for identifying the risk for onset of chronic disease and disease complications. This type of program is typi- cally only available to much larger companies and is expected to save small business owners thousands. ChamberCare will truly provide member small businesses, big business benefi ts. Call your Chamber at 483-8133 to see how you can enjoy the benefi ts of ChamberCare. Dan Dederick Small-Business Coverage with Big-Business Benefits Business The ss Spotlight Spotlight Showbiz: Networking, Discounts and Development Visit ShowBiz for networking, show dis- counts and professional development semi- nars. Attendance is free and open to the public! Your Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is hosting , Fay- etteville's premier business to business trade show. ShowBiz is one of the Chamber's top- ranked trade show events and attracts more than 1,000 visitors annually. This event is the networking event of the year, with op- portunities to meet with more than 75 local vendors and companies that offer sustainable and eco-friendly products. There is no better place to visit with so many of Fayetteville's prime businesses under one roof. ShowBiz is free and open to the public and with a full day of free professional devel- opment seminars, you can walk away from the event with a wealth of knowledge. Vendors will also be providing exclu- sive discounts the day of the event, a great way to patronize local businesses and keep money in the Fayetteville and Cumberland County economy. Do you have important documents to shred? Bring them to ShowBiz where you can shred your personal or business documents for free from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees will also have a chance to win an IPOD shuffle and participate in Cape Fear Valley Blood and Donor Center's Recycle Life, Give Bloodblood drive. All this and more will take place on Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crown Expo Center! 3DFNDJH 3DFNDJH 5DWH 5DWH Holiday Inn Bordeaux &HOHEUDWH9DOHQWLQH·V'D\:LWK2XU5RPDQFH3DFNDJH &HOHEUDWH9DOHQWLQH·V'D\:LWK2XU5RPDQFH3DFNDJH Our Romance Package comes complete with: • Overnight accommodations • Dinner for two in our restaurant to include: 1 Shared Appetizer, 2 Salads, 1 Shared Dessert • Champagne and strawberries in your room • Breakfast for two the next morning in our Cafe Bordeaux • Available February 12, 13 and 14, 2010. Package Rate $145.99. 1707 Owen Drive • 910-323-0111 or 800-Holiday • www.HIBordeaux.com

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