DiversityInc - January/February 2009

The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) is a national organization that recognizes and promotes best practices in hiring, retaining, and marketing to people with disabilities. It supports the development and expansion of its 53 Business Leadership Network affiliates in 31 states, including the District of Columbia, representing more than 5,000 employers across the US. The USBLN® and its USBLN affiliates use a “business to business” approach to educate, promoting the business imperative of including people with disabilities in the workforce and marketplace.

Employers who participate in USBLN® activities:

1. “Gain access to a pool of qualified candidates with disabilities.”

2. “Obtain pertinent disability information.” 3. “Share information with other employers.”

4. “Contribute to human resource training and employment issues.”

5. “Gain access to an untapped market for goods and services.“

USBLN® membership benefits include: • National representation

• Listing your company in our Membership Directory

• Placement of your company logo on our website

• Access to valuable information on business-to-business strategies

• VIP access to our website’s ‘Members Only’ section

• Access to our Membership Roster

• Invitation to our “Business Partnership Breakfast”

USBLN presents the 2009 conference:

“Connecting the Dots:

Business Solutions”

Join us in Washington, DC on September 15-19, 2009 for the US Business Leadership Network’s 12th Annual Conference and National Career Fair at the Gaylord National Hotel, which is located on the beautiful new National Harbor.

The 2009 conference,

“Connecting the Dots:

Business Solutions” is the preeminent national event for business, community leaders and BLN affiliates that have an interest in hiring, retaining and promoting people with disabilities – as well as marketing to consumers with disabilities. The 2009 event promises to provide informational and educational opportunities of the highest quality.