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USBLN® 2011 Annual Conference & Expo Success in Louisville, KY
WASHINGTON, DC (October 27, 2011) - The 14th Annual US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) Conference & Expo held in Louisville, Kentucky last week was a resounding success. Attendance was strong with nearly 400 corporate, government, disability-owned businesses and BLN affiliates attending the conference, held Sunday, October 16th through Wednesday, October, 19th at the Louisville Marriott Downtown hotel. (DOC | PDF)
US Business Leadership Network Announces 2011 Annual Leadership Award Winners
WASHINGTON, DC (October 26, 2011) - The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) today announced the winners of its 2011 Annual Leadership Awards, which were presented to the recipients last week during the USBLN® 2011 Annual Conference & Expo held in Louisville, Kentucky. The awards recognized leaders in seven categories - including Partner of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Lead Employer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Supplier Diversity Corporation of the Year, Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the Year and Market Share Corporation of the Year. (DOC | PDF)
USBLN® Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Launch of "I Am, I Can, I Do" Campaign
WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2011) - The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) today announced that in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the USBLN® is launching a national public education campaign titled, "I Am, I Can, I Do." The campaign includes a series of 30 and 60 second Public Service Announcements (PSAs) showcasing people with disabilities who 'Do!' (DOC | PDF)
USBLN® Announces the Appointment of Three Ex Officio Members to Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC (April 21, 2011) - Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced its appointment of three Ex Officio members to their Board of Directors. The three Ex Officio Board members are Paul Fogle, student, Penn State Harrisburg and Chair, USBLN® Student Advisory Council, Tessah Latson, Program Director, New Mexico Business Leadership Network and USBLN® BLN Affiliates Representative; and John Wagner, MHA, Senior Segment Director for the Senior Business Unit, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and Chair, USBLN® Corporate Advisory Board. These members will provide important representation of their respective USBLN® advisory groups, the Student Advisory Council, the BLN Affiliates, and the Corporate Advisory Board. (DOC | PDF)
USBLN® and U.S. Chamber Summit Highlights Employers’ Corporate
Disability Initiatives
Releases Joint Booklet on Successful Strategies Businesses Can Use
to Create an Inclusive Workplace, Marketplace, and Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, DC (April 15, 2011) - The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted a half-day summit entitled, “Corporate Disability Employment Summit: Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion” on April 12, 2011. During this event, senior leadership from Fortune 500 companies, small business, financial services, marketing, media and the U.S. Congress highlighted policies, programs and practices that employers can embrace to improve their workforce and increase their customer base. A new USBLN®/U.S. Chamber publication, “Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion,” was released at the summit. (DOC | PDF).
"Unlocking Key Business Drivers: Disability in the Workplace, Marketplace and Supply Chain": Early-bird Registration Now Open for the USBLN® 2011 Annual Conference & Expo
WASHINGTON, DC (February 25, 2011) – The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) will host its 14th Annual Conference & Expo on October 16 -19, 2011 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown hotel located in Louisville, Kentucky. Entitled, "Unlocking Key Business Drivers: Disability in the Workplace, Marketplace and Supply Chain - Strategies for Business Success" it is the preeminent national employer-to-employer event that taps into the vast economic potential of people with disabilities. This year's event, building on the highly successful 2010 conference, will deliver enhanced networking opportunities, offer exciting interactive sessions, and feature respected thought-leaders and industry luminaries. This conference brings corporate, government, disability-owned businesses and BLN affiliates together to create workplaces, marketplaces, and supply chains where people with disabilities are fully included as professionals, customers and entrepreneurs. (DOC | PDF).
USBLN® Announces the Elections of its Student Advisory Council Leadership
WASHINGTON, DC (February 14, 2011) - Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced its 2011 leadership for the US Business Leadership Network Student Advisory Council (SAC). The Student Advisory Council members elected Paul Fogle, student, Penn State Harrisburg, to serve as Chair; Jimmy Curran, student, Temple University, to serve as Vice-Chair; and Stephanie Hammerman, student, Lynn University, to serve as Secretary. (DOC | PDF)
USBLN® Announces its 2011 Corporate Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, DC (February 7, 2011) - The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) today announced the appointment of eight new members to the Corporate Advisory Board (CAB). The two-year appointments were made at the January 28, 2011 Board meeting and became effective on February 1, 2011. During that meeting, four current members were reappointed. (DOC | PDF)
USBLN® Announces its 2011 Board of Directors; Board includes New Slate of Officers and Representative from Procter & Gamble
WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2011) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) announced its 2011 Board of Directors. New representation on the USBLN® Board of Directors includes Ann Andreosatos, Leader, Culture and Capability, North American Diversity & Inclusion Practice, Procter & Gamble. (DOC | PDF)
Message from USBLN® Board Chair, Beth Butler
WASHINGTON, DC (January 14, 2011) – The following is a message from the US Business Leadership Network’s (USBLN®) Board Chair, Beth Butler: “As Chair of the USBLN®, I’m writing to share that John D. Kemp, Executive Director & General Counsel, has announced that he will resign as of January 31, 2011. John will be leaving the USBLN® to become the President & CEO of a significant disability organization based near New York City, called Abilities!.” (DOC | PDF)