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USBLN Announces 2008 Exceptional Leadership Award Winners
The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) today announced the winners
of its 2008 Exceptional Leadership Awards. The awards, which were presented
during the USBLN® 2008 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, recognized
leaders in three categories - including Partner of the Year, Affiliate of
the Year and Employer of the Year.
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Exceptional Leadership Awards Nominations NOW OPEN
The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) is pleased to announce the
opening of the nomination process for its annual Exceptional Leadership Awards.
These awards help us to further our mission of sharing best disability employment
practices. Categories are Chapter of the Year, Employer of the Year
and Partner of the Year. These awards will be announced at the USBLN
Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon on October 5-8, 2008. Please visit
www.usbln.org to submit
a nomination!
USBLN News US Business Leadership Network Announces Breakout Sessions
for Annual Conference & Career Fair on October 5-8, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC (June 23, 2008) The US Business Leadership Network
(USBLN®) today announced its breakout sessions and speakers for its 2008
conference. The Annual Conference & Career Fair, Expanding Inclusion:
The Business Strategy is the preeminent national event for business,
community leaders and BLN chapters that have an interest in hiring, retention
and marketing to people with disabilities.
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US Business Leadership Network Announces Keynote Speakers for Annual
Conference & Career Fair on October 5-8, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC (June 16, 2008) The US Business Leadership Network
(USBLN®) today announced its keynote speakers for its 2008 conference.
The Annual Conference & Career Fair, Expanding Inclusion: The Business
Strategy is the preeminent national event for business, community leaders
and BLN chapters that have an interest in hiring, retention and marketing
to people with disabilities.
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US Business Leadership Network Announces 2008 Board of Directors; New
Board includes Representatives from IBM, McDonalds, Motorola, Starbucks,
and Walgreens
WASHINGTON, DC (May 12, 2008) The US Business Leadership Network
(USBLN®) today announced that it has named its 2008-09 Board of Directors.
New representation on the USBLN® Board of Directors includes Frances
West, Director of IBMs Human Ability & Accessibility Center, Kevin
Bradley, Director of McDonalds Corporation Inclusion & Diversity,
Kevin Foster, Director of MotorolasQuality Master Black Belt, Marthalee
Galeota, Program Manager of Starbucks Accessibility, and Deb Russell,
Manager of Walgreen Company.
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US Business Leadership Network Praises Debra Ruh for Receiving Federal
100 Award
WASHINGTON, DC (April 1, 2008) The US Business Leadership Network
(USBLN®) today praised Debra Ruh, Founder and President of TecAccess,
for being recognized by Federal Computer Week, which named Ruh to its prestigious
Federal 100 list. The theme for this year's Federal 100 awards
is "Agents of Change."
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USBLN Affirms ADA Principles
WASHINGTON, DC (March 28, 2008) The US Business Leadership Network
(USBLN®) affirms its support for the principles of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. As a national business association dedicated to
advancing the employment of people with disabilities, the USBLN® is focused
on developing meaningful programs and promoting promising practices that
further this purpose. In this spirit, the USBLN® continues to educate
employers about the benefits of employing people with disabilities. To learn
more about different perspectives regarding the ADA Restoration Act, click
on the following links:
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US Business Leadership Networks Katherine McCary of SunTrust Banks
Appointed by President Bush to Serve on National Council on Disability
WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2008) The US Business Leadership Network
(USBLN®) today announced that Katherine McCary of SunTrust Banks, Inc.
will be appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on the National Council
on Disability (NCD). McCary has served as the USBLN Board Chair since 2004.
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US Business Leadership Network Commends Leadership of Ernst & Young
on its AccessAbilities Resources
WASHINGTON, DC (March 24, 2008) The US Business Leadership Network
(USBLN®) today commended the efforts to promote accessibility and an
inclusive workplace being done by its member, Ernst & Young LLP, a leading
professional services firm. Resources being offered by Ernst & Young
include brochures, briefs, posters and DVDs.
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US Business Leadership Network Recognizes Newspaper Article Praising
Accomplishments of its Member, TecAccess For Immediate Release Contact: Katherine
WASHINGTON, DC (March 10, 2008) The US Business Leadership Network
(USBLN®) announced today that The Goochland Gazette has published,
Business Built on People, detailing the inspiring
story of one of its members, TecAccess, an award-winning provider of accessible
technology and workforce solutions. TecAccess, Debra Ruh, Founder and President
of TecAccess, currently serves on the USBLN® board of directors, and
has been a leading voice in Virginia promoting diversity in the workplace.
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