Conferences & Events

US Business Leadership Network 13th Annual Conference

Save the Date for 2010

September 19-22 | Chicago, IL | Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

Join us in Chicago, Illinois on September 19-22, 2010 for the US Business Leadership Network’s 13th Annual Conference at the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago hotel. Enjoy all the best Chicago has to offer including fine dining, world-famous museums, legendary entertainment, and much more.

The 2010 Annual Conference is the preeminent national event for business, community leaders and BLN affiliates that have an interest in hiring, retaining and marketing to people with disabilities. This year’s event promises to provide informational and educational opportunities of the highest quality.

Awards

2009 Exceptional Leadership Award winners Announced!

• Employer of the Year
  Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Partner of the Year
  Wilson Resources, Inc.
• Affiliate of the Year
  Wyoming BLN Affiliate

Leadership Award - Press Release 2009 (pdf)

Past Award Recipients:

2008 Exceptional Leadership Award winners Announced!

• Employer of the Year
  Travelers
• Partner of the Year
  Incight
• Affiliate of the Year
  First Coast BLN Affiliate

Leadership Award - Press Release 2008 (pdf)

2007 Exceptional Leadership Award Winners Announced!

• Employer of the Year
  Holland & Knight, LLC.
• Partner of the Year
  The Able Trust
• Chapter of the Year
  Louisiana BLN Chapter

Leadership Award - Press Release 2007 (pdf)

2006 Exceptional Leadership Award Winners Announced!

• Employer of the Year
  Comcast Cablevision
• Partner of the Year 2005
  St. Louis County Special School District
  Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities
• Chapter of the Year
  Utah Business Employer Team (UBET) BLN Chapter of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce

US Business Leadership Network & Pennsylvania BLN: “Tuesday Talk”
Free Calls…Valuable Networking & Education

Tuesday Talks with the PA BLN allow companies from across the state and country to quickly learn about a valuable resource or success story related to the employment of people with disabilities. These free monthly phone calls are scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST.

Participants are also able to have discussions with their peers about topics that address: ideas for accommodations; ways to improve recruitment and/or retention; ideas for becoming a company of choice for employees and customers; strategies for compliance; financial incentives available to businesses; and more!

Interested parties should pre-register to gain access to these conference calls controlled by the PA BLN. To register, contact Stacy Kyle at 717-763-0968 ext. 115 or stacy.kyle@blnofpa.org.

Download Tuesday Talks Schedule [DOC].

US Business Leadership Network Webinar Series

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