19 May From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing - Traverse City Office From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing - Traverse City Office Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM) 2 PDCs Provider: Michigan Planners Course Name: 2026 Cost Containment Series - Round-Tables Speaker: Aaron MacDonald & Kurt Swartz Plus a Rotating Guest Panel Program Type: Seminar/Workshop Registration URL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9GTLDTK From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing - Traverse City Office, Traverse City, Michigan Email Details • Differentiate between reactive renewal shopping and long term cost containment planning • Learn how experienced employers approach multi year benefits strategy and forecasting • Identify practical cost containment strategies that have delivered measurable results over time • Understand operational and leadership considerations required to sustain long term savings initiatives • Evaluate common challenges employers face when implementing and maintaining cost control strategies • Gain peer insight into how organizations balance employee experience with financial sustainability • Develop actionable ideas to strengthen organizational readiness for future renewal cycles Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocation This two-hour roundtable is built for employers ready to move beyond reactive shopping and toward more intentional, long-term cost containment strategy. Through open discussion and real-world examples, we will explore the difference between short-term decisions and proactive planning, what effective forecasting looks like, and how organizations can position themselves for sustainable savings. From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing - Traverse City Office From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing - Traverse City Office603 Bay StTraverse City, MI 49684-2012 Map & Directions