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Recruit. Reward. Retain: Smart Benefits Strategy for Small Business Owners

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT

BBB Austin Headquarters, 1805 Rutherford Lane, Austin, Texas, 78754, United States

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Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT

BBB Austin Headquarters, 1805 Rutherford Lane, Austin, Texas, 78754, United States.

Recruit. Reward. Retain: Smart Benefits Strategy for Small Business Owners

Small business owners are competing for talent against companies with bigger budgets and deeper benefits packages. Most assume competitive benefits are out of reach. This event proves otherwise.

This half-day gathering puts you face to face with experts from NFP, Fidelity, BlackRock, Paylocity, Voya, Slavic 401K and more — practitioners who work with small businesses every day and know what is actually affordable, not just what is theoretically possible. You will leave with a clear picture of what competitive benefits look like for a business your size, real strategies to attract and retain the people who make your business run, and a contact you can actually call on Monday morning.

The day closes with a live Power of Better Business panel produced in partnership with the Austin Business Journal, where our expert panelists tackle the questions every small business owner is already asking about hiring, retention, and building a team that stays.

  • Moderator: Beth Robertson, NFP
  • Panelist: Allison Kaylor-Flink, NFP
  • Panelist: Barbara Redstone, Slavic 401k
  • Panelist: Megan Nail, NFP
  • Panelist: Sharla St Rose, NFP

 

What to expect:

Lunch, networking, and a happy hour reception are included.

What you will walk away with:

  • A clear understanding of affordable benefits options built for businesses your size
  • Practical strategies for recruiting and retaining employees without a corporate budget
  • Direct connections to experts who can help you implement what you learn
  • The confidence to compete for talent and win

This event is for you if:

  • You have lost good people to larger employers and want to know how to change that
  • You are ready to build a team that sticks but are not sure where to start
  • You want to stop guessing and start leading with a real benefits and compensation strategy

 

Seats are limited. Register today!

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About Organizer

Foundation for Better Business- Austin Organizer name

The Foundation for Better Business propels the potential of Texas entrepreneurs by delivering essential education, vital resources, and powerful networks that spark growth, fuel leadership, and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Texas.

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Speakers

About Allison Kaylor-Flink
Senior Vice President
NFP
No Sessions Available
About Megan Nail
Senior Vice President
NFP
No Sessions Available
About Jake Kaplan
Advisor
NFP
No Sessions Available
About Sharla St. Rose
Managing Director
NFP
No Sessions Available
About Barbara Redstone
Head of Sales
Slavic 401K
No Sessions Available
About Katelyn Boone
Vice President
Fidelity Investments
No Sessions Available
About Amanda Lewis
Director
BlackRock
No Sessions Available
About Tiffany Machnic
Executive Sales Consultant
Paylocity
No Sessions Available
About Beth Robertson
President
NFP
No Sessions Available
About Michael Albrique
Senior Vice President Business Development
NFP
No Sessions Available

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