December 2, 2013, Muncie, IN – The Innovation Connector is partnering with East Central ISBDC to host an event for small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to learn more about the Affordable Care Act, and its effects on their businesses. This event is free and will be held on December 10^th, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Innovation Connector.

To attend this program, organizations must register online at http://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ Conferences.action?centerID=11 or call Jennifer Greene at 765-282-9950. The event sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration will be presented by Gregg McAllister from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services- Health and Human Services and Deborah Hester from Indiana ACA Health Navigator- Plus One Enterprises. Topics will cover the ACA insurance program basics, discussion of the Small Business Health Options program, decision-making tips, and health insurance registration guidance.

Ted Baker, Executive Director of the Innovation Connector notes, “There is so much information out there about the Affordable Care Act. As a business incubator, we are pleased to host a program that offers better understanding to small business owners and how they can best prepare for these changes.”