Symposium Presentation Details

The symposium is designed to provide small business owners with the information they need to be prepared for 2012. Here is more information about each of the presentations included in the symposium.

Tax Changes for 2012

Presented by Wray Rives, 8:15am - 8:45am

A highlight of recent changes and things we can expect from our friends at the Internal Revenue Service.

Recent Trends and Updates in Texas Employment Law

Presented by Betty Brown, 8:45am - 9:15am

Employment law changes for 2012.

Latest News in Small Group Health Insurance and Healthcare Reform

Presented by Holly Sechrest, 9:30am - 10:10am

Small group health insurance is evolving and changing almost daily. With the passage of the 2010 federal health reform law, the way we know and receive health care is on pace to change rapidly over the next several years and beyond. Learn more about how small group health insurance operates now and how you can prepare for the direction it's headed. Also learn about a couple of state and federal programs available to small businesses that can aid in the affordability of health coverage.

Updates Regarding Retirement Planning for Your Small Business

Presented by Ken Kendall, 10:10am - 10:45am

Retirement planning in 2012.

Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS): Ensuring your business is compliant with the latest requirements for processing credit cards

Presented by Elle Reese, 11:00am - 11:30am

Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card and American Express have all issued updated data security standards for businesses that process credit cards which are becoming effective as of January 1, 2012. New processing methods such as network enabled credit card machines require that your business implement a much higher level of network security. Learn which aspects of Version 2.0 of PCI DSS compliance apply to your business.

North Texas Facts: Updates for Our Changing DFW Community

Presented by Mark Howe, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Demographic changes to the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex that affect your business.