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SUMMARY:What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Running a business takes courage\, creativity and careful planning\, but protecting it shouldn’t feel overwhelming. This informative session is designed especially for entrepreneurs who want to better understand how to safeguard their businesses and plan for the unexpected.  \nJoin us for a practical\, easy-to-understand conversation covering the essentials of commercial insurance. Whether you’re just starting out\, operating a home-based business or looking to strengthen your current coverage\, this session will provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions.  \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn:  \n\nThe basics of commercial insurance\, including general liability\, property\, business interruption and commercial auto coverage \n\n\nKey considerations for home-based and self-employed businesses \n\n\nAn introduction to cyber liability and flood insurance \n\n\nHow to effectively work with an insurance producer to assess risks and choose the right coverage for your business \n\n\nCommon gaps in coverage and how to avoid costly mistakes \n\nPresenter: Patricia Dorn\, Associate Commissioner for Consumer Education and Advocacy at the Maryland Insurance Administration. She leads the Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit (CEAU)\, which is tasked with educating Maryland residents about insurance products and helping Marylanders understand their rights and obligations under the terms of their insurance policies. She holds a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and a Professional of Insurance Regulation designation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Dorn has served at the Maryland Insurance Administration since 2012. \nView the shared screen recording with ASL on Zoom \nView the speaker and slides recording on Zoom \nDownload the transcript \nDownload the presentation slides \nView the recording on YouTube
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CATEGORIES:In Business/Growth,Start up/Pre Venture
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day in LA!
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited: Verizon Innovation Lab Event in Los Angeles\nThursday\, May 21 | 11 AM – 2 PM\n📍 Verizon Innovation Lab | 13031 W Jefferson Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90094 \nJoin NDI at Verizon’s Innovation Lab to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day. This special event will bring together a coalition of leaders to explore how innovative technology and expanded network access create a more prosperous economy for everyone. \nNDI Executive Director Thomas Foley will be joining a fantastic lineup of panelists in LA. You’ll hear from Verizon leaders\, nonprofit partners and technology executives about how we’re driving economic opportunity through the Small Business Digital Ready and Small Business Supplier Accelerator programs – including Verizon’s $500 million commitment to small business suppliers in California over the next five years. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring afternoon as we celebrate the innovations and partnerships that are helping to dismantle barriers and create a more accessible world for everyone. \nASL interpreters and closed captioning will be provided.
URL:https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/celebrate-global-accessibility-awareness-day-in-la/
LOCATION:Verizon Innovation Lab\, 13031 W Jefferson Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90094\, United States
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