Joplin Lunch and Learn: Healthy Business, Healthy Community Workplace Wellness C
<h2>Welcome to "Healthy Business, Healthy Community" Workplace Wellness Challenge powered by Wellable!</h2>
<h3>We are so glad to have you on the Southwest Missouri team!</h3>
<p>This event is for all of the Joplin based businesses participating in the Healthy Business, Healthy Community Workplace Wellness Challenge. Small Business Majority and local sponsor Freeman Health Systems is hosting a lunch and learn opportunity where you can:</p>
<ul><li>Meet with other businesses from the Joplin area who are participating in the challenge.</li><li>Hear from your local sponsors. (You do not want to miss hearing about Workout Wednesdays, a free perk for all challenge participants provided by the Joplin Family YMCA, not to mention the FREE MONTH pass to continue your workout after the challenge ends!!)</li><li>Learn about special events that will be available for extra points throughout the challenge including the Joplin Memorial Run and the Race for Hope.</li></ul>
<p>We will show the Wellable Challenge Onboarding Webinar recorded on April 20th, have an opportunity for Q&A regarding the challenge, and SBM staff available for direct technical assistance issues.</p>
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<h4>Please register all of your employees that plan to attend so we can plan accordingly for lunch! Lunch will be provided by our sponsor, Freeman Health System.</h4>
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<p>Please note, this is NOT a public event, you MUST be signed up for the challenge in order to attend. If your employees are not yet signed up for the challenge, please direct them to the challenge landing page at <a href="https://www.wellable.co/sbmchallenge" target="_blank">https://www.wellable.co/sbmchallenge</a>.</p>
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<p>See below for more information on signing up your business or organization for this great opportunity.</p>
<h2>How does the Wellness Challenge work?</h2>
<p>Small Business Majority is partnering with Wellable, a new fitness and nutrition-tracking program to help Missouri small businesses engage in workplace wellness activities. The Wellness Challenge will allow small businesses to offer wellness programs through Wellable’s platform for FREE. Your team can earn and track points through the platform with the following activities:</p>
<ul><li>Steps or distance tracking</li><li>Daily Challenges—This feature provides a menu of options that encourage healthy habits, like staying hydrated, getting enough sleep or avoiding sugary drinks.</li><li>Add Activity—Earn points for participating in activities like running, yoga, swimming and more.</li><li>Special Activity—Get rewarded for eating healthy meals and snacks.</li></ul>
<p>Small businesses in southwest Missouri will compete against businesses in the St. Louis region based on team averages to win special prizes, which will be awarded at the end of the competition and provided by local sponsors. You will be able to connect with other members of your team through Wellable or at local wellness-related special events hosted by Small Business Majority.</p>
<h2>Where can I get more information about the Challenge?</h2>
<ul><li>Visit our <a href="http://smallbusinessportal.org/benefits/wellness/workplace-wellness-cha…; target="_blank">Challenge Registration page</a></li><li><a href="http://smallbusinessportal.org/downloads/wellness/Wellness-Toolkit.pdf&…; target="_blank">Download our Workplace Wellness Toolkit</a></li><li>Register for an upcoming <a href="http://smallbusinessportal.org/benefits/wellness/wellness-events" target="_blank">educational presentation</a></li><li>You can also learn more about Wellable at <a href="http://www.wellable.co/" target="_blank">www.wellable.co</a></li></ul>
<p>For more information or to register your small business for the Wellness Challenge, please contact your local Small Business Majority staff coordinator below or <a href="http://smallbusinessportal.org/node/20009" target="_blank">click here to sign up today</a>.</p>
<ul><li>Mary Overbey, Southwest Missouri Challenge Coordinator and Statewide Wellness Program Coordinator, (417) 872-9924 or <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank"><i>[email protected]</i></a></li><li>Bill Ray, St. Louis Challenge Coordinator, (314) 718-0377 or <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank"><i>[email protected]</i></a></li></ul>