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Join us for an insightful agenda focused on transforming organizational culture through inclusivity. This event features expert talks, including "Profit by Hiring Workers with Disabilities" and actionable strategies presented by Sara Grivetti. The Great Lakes Business Leadership Network (BLN) offers members unique solutions for effective diversity strategies, showcasing the immense benefits of employing people with disabilities. You’ll learn best practices for recruitment, retention, and marketing to disabled consumers, leading to lower costs and increased profitability. Don't miss our next meeting on September 18, 2013!
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WELCOME May 15, 2013
Agenda • Welcome • Video - Profit by Hiring Workers with Disabilities - A Six Circles of Success Report • Four Pillars • Zentex Media Group– Access to Customers • Do All Inc.– Recruitment & Retention • Lunch • Moving to Action – Sara Grivetti • Member/Partner Networking
Our Common Connection • Employers in the Great Lakes Bay Region are seeking a robust diversity strategy in order to create greater accessibility and improved profitability. The Great Lakes Business Leadership Network gives members an edge by offering unique solutions to transform organizational culture. • Engaging best practices and local expertise empowers employers to maximize resources and to realize the benefits of doing business with and employing people with disabilities. • The business case for inclusion of people with disabilities is powerful! • Businesses that employ people with disabilities turn social issues into business opportunities.
Our Common Focus • The Great Lakes BLN recognizes and supports best practices in : • the employment and advancement of people with disabilities • the preparedness for work of youth and students with disabilities • marketing to consumers with disabilities • contracting with vendors with disabilities through the development and certification of disability-owned businesses. • These opportunities translate into : • Lower costs • Higher revenues • Increased profits
Recruitment & Retention Awareness & Education Access to Customers Inclusive Culture The Four Pillars
Benefits of Membership • Network with Area Businesses • Learn about Best Practices • Access to Resources • Training • Accessibility Reviews • Strategy Development • BLN Certification
NEXT MEETING September 18, 2013 8am – 10am