|  | Join us for a lively panel discussion focusing on the challenges faced by small businesses in the region and where potential solutions may be. Following the program, we will gather for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and an opportunity to meet the speakers, ask questions and network with others.  Speakers and topics: 
	Bill Ryan, Mass Coalition for Sustainable Energy – cost and availability of energyJohn Hurst, President, Retail Association of Massachusetts – increasing costs on small businesses – unemployment insurance, healthcare, credit card feesChristina Ruiz, plant manager at CertainTeed - impact of tariffs and supply chain issuesLisa Corrigan, President, South Shore Staffing – finding and retaining talentJulie Abilheira, RN, MS, Senior Vice President, Medicine, Cancer, Radiation Oncology, and Dermatology, Brown University Health – cost of healthcare for employees and employers Moderated by Rob Peters   |