Patty Briguglio of MMI Public Relations to Join Panel at N.C. Chamber Health Care Conference

Raleigh, NC, September 26, 2009 --(PR.com)-- MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that President Patty Briguglio will speak on a panel discussion at the 2009 North Carolina Chamber Health Care Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at the Sheraton Imperial, located at 4700 Emperor Blvd. in Durham. The panel discussion, titled “The Times They Are A Changing,” will discuss what proposed health care reform changes mean for business.

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“I am honored to be part of the North Carolina Chamber’s panel discussion on health care reform and its impact on business,” said Briguglio. “As a small business owner, I have found that small business needs a seat at the table in discussing our nation’s approach to health care.”

Details:
- Joining Briguglio on the panel is Bob Greczyn, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina; Noah Huffstetler, partner at Nelson Mullins; R.L. Vern Davenport, government sector president at Allscripts; Dr. Grace Terrell, president and CEO of Cornerstone Healthcare; Mr. Paul Wiles, president and CEO of Novant Health; and Anne Wilson, senior director of federal government relations at Pfizer.

- Briguglio has appeared in several national media outlets, including Fox News Channel, CNN and The New York Times, to discuss the impact of health care reform on small business.

- To register for the conference, visit www.ncchamber.net or contact Ashley Massengill off the North Carolina Chamber at (919) 836-1414.

About MMI Public Relations:
MMI Public Relations is a Raleigh-based, full-service PR firm that helps its clients start big conversations and make powerful connections. With a strong base in traditional public relations tactics, MMI has strategically evolved into a market leader in emerging PR tools such as social media, online video and podcasting. MMI works with firms and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries across the nation. Ranked among the Triangle’s top four PR firms and in the top 10 percent nationally, MMI is the recipient of more than 50 awards in the public relations arena as well as in the community. For more information, call (919) 233-6600 or visit the MMI Public Relations Web site at www.mmipublicrelations.com.

About The North Carolina Chamber:
Founded in 1942, the North Carolina Chamber (formerly North Carolina Citizens for Business & Industry, or NCCBI) is the largest statewide business advocacy organization in North Carolina, with the mission of making sure that North Carolina is a leading place in the world in which to do business. The Chamber is the state affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers. NC Magazine is the official magazine of the North Carolina Chamber and is published by S&A Cherokee on its behalf. For more information, visit www.ncchamber.net or call (919) 836-1400.

Jake Potter
MMI Public Relations
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