by ARTÉMIA Staff

Can your business recover from a disaster? They can strike anytime, anywhere. Mother nature doesn’t run on the same schedule as the business world – and FEMA data shows that 40% of businesses NEVER reopen after a disaster. A word to the wise: preparation is key. On our changing planet, natural disasters are a reality that cannot be ignored. We’ve invited Nora O’Brien, CEO of Connect Consulting Services, Inc., a national healthcare emergency management and business continuity planning firm, to offer her best advice on preparing YOUR business for the inevitable. If you are a business owner or leader, the time to start planning for natural disaster is now!

About Our Guest: Nora O’Brien

Ms. O’Brien is the CEO of Connect Consulting Services, Inc., a national healthcare emergency management and business continuity planning firm. She is also an Instructor for FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Affairs, Disaster and Emergency Management. Ms. O’Brien also received the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) & served as the IAEM Healthcare Caucus Chair. CCS was named the 2018 Sacramento SBA Woman-Owned Business of the Year.

About Our Host: Barbara Wichmann

Barbara Wichmann, CEO and founder of ARTÉMIA Communications, Inc., an award-winning, global, full-service communications & digital marketing agency serving Fortune 100/500 companies in the utilities, technology, financial services and healthcare sectors as well as high-growth startups and international government agencies. As an industry-leading communications expert she oversees the company’s strategic development and is instrumental in representing the agency’s interests in the area of innovation, service delivery and partnership development.

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