This free webinar will focus on what the new healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, means for small businesses and the self-employed in CO, ND, MT, SD, UT and WY. It will focus on both federal and state provisions to help local small business owners understand how the law will affect them, as well as the advantages of implementing wellness programs. Topics being discussed include: <br> <br>Small business tax credits (available to businesses and tax-exempt non-profits)— who’s eligible for them and how to claim them <br>Consumer protection provisions <br>Health coverage plan options <br>The changes for 2016 and how becoming more familiar with your marketplace can benefit small firms and their employees <br>Workplace wellness programs and how they can benefit small business owners and their workers <br>Tools and resources available for small businesses interested in learning more about the healthcare law and workplace wellness programs <br>A question and answer period will follow the presentation. If you have any questions, contact Colorado Outreach Manager Tim Gaudette via email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. <br><br>*Region VIII states include Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. <br><br>Presented by Tim Gaudette, Colorado Outreach Manager, Small Business Majority.