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Navigating health insurance as a small business owner can feel overwhelming, with so many choices and considerations at stake. We invite you to join an insightful session with Marie Cooper from the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, where she will demystify the process and highlight the advantages of securing health and dental coverage for yourself and your team. Discover the options available through Washington Healthplanfinder, the state\u2019s official health insurance marketplace\u2014designed to empower small businesses and their employees with reliable, individual plans tailored to meet diverse needs.<\/p>\n

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Marie Cooper is a Senior Business and Employee Outreach Coordinator at the Washington Health Benefit Exchange. She is passionate in helping small business owners understand their health insurance options to ensure they obtain the necessary health and dental coverage for themselves and their employees through Washington Healthplanfinder. Marie also provides support to Washingtonians that are losing their employer sponsored health insurance; by ensuring they are aware of their health insurance options to prevent a gap in coverage.<\/p>\n

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L&G Website Online: Launch & Grow Your Business<\/strong>\u00a0is a course designed to train participants on starting and running their business. The Launch & Grow program guides entrepreneurs in developing and implementing effective business plans to support strategic growth or secure financing.<\/p>\n

This comprehensive 7-week program requires a commitment of approximately 10-12 hours per week, combining live virtual sessions with self-paced pre- and post-session work. Participants gain skills in business management, marketing, and finance, resulting in the creation of a draft business plan.<\/p>\n

Launch & Grow Your Business: Online offers 24\/7 access to an online learning platform with weekly readings, videos, exercises, and interactive discussions.<\/p>\n

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