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Join the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce for an exclusive educational event at the historic Mission Inn Resort & Spa. Proudly presented by Gallagher, this event will focus on important insurance and human resources topics, providing valuable insights and strategies to enhance your business operations.
Educational Presentations:
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The Future of Affordable Medical Insurance: Exploring Medical Reimbursement Accounts for Cost Savings
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Cultivating Excellence: The New Approach to High Performance
Networking Opportunities:
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Enjoy happy hour with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while connecting with industry professionals.
This event is designed to provide you with the latest insights on medical insurance and human resources strategies, helping you implement cutting-edge solutions within your organization. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts and expand your professional network.
Speakers
Melissa Cerny is an insurance broker located in Southern California who has worked exclusively with the nonprofit community since starting her career in 2003 with Chapman Insurance. During her 9 years with Chapman, Melissa served as Chief Operations Officer, overseeing both the property & casualty and employee benefits teams, utilizing Lean Six Sigma for Service techniques to increase client retention and employee satisfaction. In September of 2011, under Melissa’s management, Chapman was voted Best Independent Insurance Agency to Work For in the US by Insurance Journal Magazine. That same year, Chapman was awarded the Pinnacle Award by MarshBerry, for being in the top 1% of the highest performing insurance brokerage firms in the United States.
In 2012, Chapman was acquired by Gallagher Insurance and Melissa was asked to serve as Area President over the Nonprofit and Education Team. In her current role, Melissa oversees client management, strategic management and operations for all services offered through Gallagher’s Nonprofit Team. Responsible for the program direction for all property and casualty clients, Melissa focuses on the continual improvement in the delivery of Gallagher services and new program development. Under Melissa’s management, the Nonprofit Team at Gallagher has more than doubled in size over the last 5 years.
Eric Swenson
Leadership & Workforce Strategist at Symmetry HR Solutions
Workforce strategist, author, and speaker - Eric Swenson is acknowledged as a leading expert on leadership and the workforce. His work has led to improved performance, stronger employee engagement and greater customer satisfaction for businesses throughout North America.
His first book, Managing People in the 21st Century (2004) and was updated 16 years later. His second book, The 5 A’s of Great Employees, argues that experience and education are far less important in today's workforce than intangible attributes.
A sought-after speaker, he speaks frequently to organizations and conferences on topics ranging from leadership and management, to workforce trends and issues. He has conducted seminars for professional organizations and is a popular keynote speaker at conferences and conventions.
Eric oversees two companies he founded: Tanzanite Leadership Development and Symmetry HR Outsourcing. Since 2003, these brands have provided leadership training and human resources oversight for more than 300 businesses and nearly 30,000 client employees representing virtually every industry from start-ups to major organizations.
Edward
Ornelas, Jr.
President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce
https://www.iechamber.orgTo learn about membership engagement opportunities with the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce schedule a call with Edward directly at https://calendly.com/edwardornelasjr/meeting
Connect with Edward on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardornelasjr/
Agenda
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The Future of A ordable Medical Insurance; Exploring Medical Reimbursement Accounts for Cost Savings
Speakers
Melissa Cerny
Area President at GallagherMelissa Cerny is an insurance broker located in Southern California who has worked exclusively with the nonprofit community since starting her career in 2003 with Chapman Insurance. During her 9 years with Chapman, Melissa served as Chief Operations Officer, overseeing both the property & casualty and employee benefits teams, utilizing Lean Six Sigma for Service techniques to increase client retention and employee satisfaction. In September of 2011, under Melissa’s management, Chapman was voted Best Independent Insurance Agency to Work For in the US by Insurance Journal Magazine. That same year, Chapman was awarded the Pinnacle Award by MarshBerry, for being in the top 1% of the highest performing insurance brokerage firms in the United States.
In 2012, Chapman was acquired by Gallagher Insurance and Melissa was asked to serve as Area President over the Nonprofit and Education Team. In her current role, Melissa oversees client management, strategic management and operations for all services offered through Gallagher’s Nonprofit Team. Responsible for the program direction for all property and casualty clients, Melissa focuses on the continual improvement in the delivery of Gallagher services and new program development. Under Melissa’s management, the Nonprofit Team at Gallagher has more than doubled in size over the last 5 years.
Cultivating Excellence: The New Approach to High Performance
Speakers
Eric Swenson
Leadership & Workforce Strategist at Symmetry HR SolutionsWorkforce strategist, author, and speaker - Eric Swenson is acknowledged as a leading expert on leadership and the workforce. His work has led to improved performance, stronger employee engagement and greater customer satisfaction for businesses throughout North America.
His first book, Managing People in the 21st Century (2004) and was updated 16 years later. His second book, The 5 A’s of Great Employees, argues that experience and education are far less important in today's workforce than intangible attributes.
A sought-after speaker, he speaks frequently to organizations and conferences on topics ranging from leadership and management, to workforce trends and issues. He has conducted seminars for professional organizations and is a popular keynote speaker at conferences and conventions.
Eric oversees two companies he founded: Tanzanite Leadership Development and Symmetry HR Outsourcing. Since 2003, these brands have provided leadership training and human resources oversight for more than 300 businesses and nearly 30,000 client employees representing virtually every industry from start-ups to major organizations.
Partners
Gallagher
Founded by Arthur J. Gallagher in Chicago in 1927, Gallagher has grown to be one of the leading insurance brokerage, risk management, and HR & benefits consulting companies in the world. With significant reach internationally, our organization employs over 52,000 people and our global network provides services in more than 130 countries.
Since 1927, we've been working together with our clients to find effective solutions to their challenges, and our expert advisors are an integral part of your local business community.
Our values are core to our culture. Passionate service, strategic innovation, and ethical behavior form the basis of how we do business — The Gallagher Way. All with one purpose: To help you face your future with confidence.