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Free Virtual CE from WSDA – March 16 & April 26

Mar 1, 2023
Members can register now for two upcoming free virtual CE courses from WSDA and Columbia Bank: "Essential Steps When Selling or Buying a Dental Practice" on March 16 and "Protecting Your Practice Through Adversity" on April 26.

Essential Steps When Selling or Buying a Dental Practice

Speakers: Lynne Nelson, SVP & Dani Collins, SVP of Columbia Healthcare Banking
Date: Thursday, March 16
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
CE Credits: 1 (In order to earn CE credit, attendees must join using a computer, laptop, or smart device. Those only calling in by phone will not be eligible for CE credit.)
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free for Members

Course Description

This webinar will equip you with the tools you need to buy or sell a dental practice. We will walk you through the process of selling or buying your dental practice with emphasis on “best practices." It will cover how to get ready and what to expect in the process through closing. Covering transition preparation through transition management, we will discuss how to best position yourself and the key elements in all successful transitions. Whether you are considering retirement in the next one to five years or becoming an owner, this webinar will empower you with the knowledge you need to execute a solid transition.

Learning Objective

  • Effectively develop a personalized strategy to navigate your own successful transition.
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Protecting Your Practice Through Adversity

Speakers: Lynne Nelson, SVP & Dani Collins, SVP of Columbia Healthcare Banking
Date: Wednesday, April 26
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
CE Credits: 1 (In order to earn CE credit, attendees must join using a computer, laptop, or smart device. Those only calling in by phone will not be eligible for CE credit.)
Format: Virtual
Cost: Free for Members

Course Description

This webinar will dive into the creation of your own mutual assistance group that can sustain your practice should an unplanned life-changing event occur. Have you ever wondered what would happen to your practice if one day you became temporarily or permanently unable to practice? If so, this webinar is for you. We will discuss the steps to develop a plan to protect one of your most valuable assets – your practice – your legacy. Beyond the help of your mutual assistance group, we will equip you with a blueprint that can be engaged to assist in driving the practice forward in your absence.

Learning Objective

  • Knowledge of creating a mutual assistance group and a step by step management tool for your team.
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About the Speakers

Lynne Nelson

Lynne Nelson, SVP

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Dani Collins, SVP

Your hosts are Dani Collins, SVP and Team Lead and Lynne Nelson, SVP and Business Development Officer of Columbia Healthcare Banking. Both have extensive backgrounds in the business of dentistry and a wealth of knowledge in acquisition lending, practice valuation, and dental practice management.


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