[Cinci-nfb] FW: USBLN 2014 Annual Conference- Top Ten Reasons to Attend

Wed Sep 3 11:55:58 UTC 2014

Walter, this is great information.  I can't attend the conference but
I am interested in additional information about the organization.

On 9/3/14, WMitchell at L2Tpands.com <wmitchell at l2tpands.com> wrote:
> Hello,
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> The USBLN certifies companies that are disabled owned. I am one of their
> clients. I thought that this conference may interest some of the members in
> the NFB, please see below for the conference information. I know that some
> of us have businesses that we run, so they may want to become clients as
> well. I understand that this time of year is very busy for us because of
> our
> upcoming events, but this is good information for anyone that is
> interested.
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> Thank you,
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> Walter Mitchell
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> L2T Products and Services, LLC
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> From: Cami [mailto:Cami at usbln.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 1:53 PM
> To: Cami Turcotte
> Cc: Patricia J. Richards
> Subject: USBLN 2014 Annual Conference- Top Ten Reasons to Attend
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> Dear DOBEs,
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> In addition to the previous invitation to assist with cross-promotion of
> our
> event, please find our latest marketing message below.  Feel free to
> forward
> this Top Ten list to your members, networks and colleagues and ask them to
> join you in Orlando!  Thank you very much for helping us promote our
> conference.
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> E-blast Marketing Message - ready to forward (text version beneath):
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> The TOP TEN REASONS why business professionals cannot afford to miss the
> USBLN 17th Annual National Conference in Orlando!
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> The USBLN is the only business-to-business NATIONAL membership organization
> that focuses on sharing and developing proven strategies for including
> people with disabilities in the workplace, supply chain and marketplace.
> Don't miss our  <http://www.usblnannualconference.org/index.html> 17th
> Annual National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo on September 29 - October 2
> entitled, "A Sea of Opportunity: Disability Inclusion for Innovation &
> Growth."
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> TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND:
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> 10.  KICK-OFF OF THE USBLN'S NEW LOGO: Stakeholders have shaped a
> meaningful
> and memorable new visual identity to help us become an even-more powerful
> and effective voice for disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain
> and marketplace.  Our highly anticipated new logo will be launched on
> opening day!
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> 9.  VISIT EXHIBITS, CHAT WITH DEVELOPERS, & WIN GREAT PRIZES: BIZ2BIZ EXPO
> partners are dedicated to disability inclusion with product, service, and
> technology offerings to assist in the development of strategies for success
> across your workplaces, supply chains and marketplaces. Collect stamps on
> your Exhibit Hall map for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
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> 8.  ENGAGE IN EXTENSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Over 600 professionals
> from across the country are expected to attend!  Through the popular
> speed-networking session, match-making events with job candidates and
> business entrepreneurs with disabilities, industry sectors and critical
> topics roundtables, and interactive programming, attendees from Corporate
> America, Business Leadership Networks, Disability-Owned Business
> Enterprises, individuals with disabilities, non-profit, state, and federal
> agencies, will have ample opportunity to mix and mingle in addition to
> sharing best practices!
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> 7.  LEARN HOW TO CHANGE THE WORKPLACE CULTURE FROM THOUGHT LEADERS:  With
> over 30 sessions, learn from experts such as CEOs at Fortune 500 companies,
> employers on DiversityInc's 2014 Top 50 Lists, and representatives from
> disability employment programs such as the Job Accommodation Network and
> the
> Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation.  Topics
> include mental wellness, market expansion through social media, creating
> career opportunities for students with disabilities, engaging company
> affinity groups to benefit your business, plus leveraging technology to
> revolutionize work place accommodations.
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> 6.  BUILD THE PIPELINE:  Hiring managers and recruiters will not want to
> miss the special sessions on pipeline development and formulating an
> effective strategy for recruiting graduating college students with
> disabilities or the opportunities to participate in the two, new this year,
> matchmaking sessions with college students and recent graduates with
> disabilities.
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> 5.  GAIN VALUABLE TECHNIQUES FOR RAISING YOUR DISABILITY INCLUSIVE
> QUOTIENT:
> Representatives from highly-successful industry leaders in the Information
> Technology, Communications Technology, Health Care, Entertainment, and
> Hospitality sectors will share the business case and strategies for
> developing and marketing products and services inclusive of the disability
> community through innovation, advertising and other tactics.
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> 4.  TAP INTO A NEW AND VALUABLE PROCUREMENT POOL:  Supply Chain Managers
> and
> Supplier Diversity Professionals cannot afford to overlook this important
> source of vendors, which includes suppliers with disabilities and firms
> owned by veterans with disabilities.
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> 3.  MUST-HAVE RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS:  Gain a competitive edge
> with the Section 503 Self-Evaluation Compliance Tool which organizes the
> Section 503 regulation into manageable sections, assisting federal
> contractors to baseline their current status against Section 503
> Affirmative
> Action Program requirements and develop a well-informed plan to comply.
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> 2.  ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS DINNER: Recognizing leading disability
> workplace, supply chain and marketplace practices, our awardees demonstrate
> outstanding commitment to promoting disability diversity across their
> enterprises and clearly embody the highest ethical standards and values in
> the community.
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> 1. HISTORIC LAUNCH - 1st ANNUAL DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX (DEI) SURVEY:  Be
> front row and center for the launch of the first DEI survey - a national,
> transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to
> receive an objective score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, on their
> disability inclusion policies and practices - a joint initiative with the
> American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
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>  <http://www.usblnannualconference.org/registration.html>
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> Full Conference Agenda: (
> <http://www.usblnannualconference.org/pdf-docs/2014_USBLN_Annual_Conference_
> Full_Agenda.doc> DOC |
> <http://www.usblnannualconference.org/pdf-docs/2014_USBLN_Annual_Conference_
> Full_Agenda.pdf> PDF)
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> Visit  <http://www.usblnannualconference.org/index.html>
> www.usblnannualconference.org for event details.
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> The USBLN is pleased to recognize its partners and their generous support!
> Please visit:
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> 2014 Annual Conference Partners:
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> Disability Equality IndexSM (DEISM) - Exclusive Founding Technology
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> About the US Business Leadership NetworkR (USBLNR)
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> The USBLN is a national non-profit that helps business drive performance by
> leveraging disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain, and
> marketplace. The USBLN serves as the collective voice of nearly 50 Business
> Leadership Network affiliates across the United States, representing over
> 5,000 businesses. Additionally, the USBLN Disability Supplier Diversity
> ProgramR (DSDP) is the nation's leading third party certification program
> for disability-owned businesses, including businesses owned by
> service-disabled veterans.
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> 2014 USBLNR
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> 17th Annual National Conference
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> & Biz2Biz Expo
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> The TOP TEN REASONS why business professionals cannot afford to miss the
> USBLN 17th Annual National Conference in Orlando!
>
>
>
> The USBLN is the only business-to-business NATIONAL membership organization
> that focuses on sharing and developing proven strategies for including
> people with disabilities in the workplace, supply chain and marketplace.
> Don't miss our 17th Annual National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo on September
> 29 - October 2 entitled, "A Sea of Opportunity: Disability Inclusion for
> Innovation & Growth."
>
>
>
> TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND:
>
>
>
> 10.  KICK-OFF OF THE USBLN'S NEW LOGO: Stakeholders have shaped a
> meaningful
> and memorable new visual identity to help us become an even-more powerful
> and effective voice for disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain
> and marketplace.  Our highly anticipated new logo will be launched on
> opening day!
>
>
>
> 9.  VISIT EXHIBITS, CHAT WITH DEVELOPERS, & WIN GREAT PRIZES:  BIZ2BIZ EXPO
> partners are dedicated to disability inclusion with product, service, and
> technology offerings to assist in the development of strategies for success
> across your workplaces, supply chains and marketplaces. Collect stamps on
> your Exhibit Hall map for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
>
>
>
> 8.  ENGAGE IN EXTENSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Over 600 professionals
> from across the country are expected to attend!  Through the popular
> speed-networking session, match-making events with job candidates and
> business entrepreneurs with disabilities, industry sectors and critical
> topics roundtables, and interactive programming, attendees from Corporate
> America, Business Leadership Networks, Disability-Owned Business
> Enterprises, individuals with disabilities, non-profit, state, and federal
> agencies, will have ample opportunity to mix and mingle in addition to
> sharing best practices!
>
>
>
> 7.  LEARN HOW TO CHANGE THE WORKPLACE CULTURE FROM THOUGHT LEADERS:  With
> over 30 sessions, learn from experts such as CEOs at Fortune 500 companies,
> employers on DiversityInc's 2014 Top 50 Lists, and representatives from
> disability employment programs such as the Job Accommodation Network and
> the
> Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation.  Topics
> include mental wellness, market expansion through social media, creating
> career opportunities for students with disabilities, engaging company
> affinity groups to benefit your business, plus leveraging technology to
> revolutionize work place accommodations.
>
>
>
> 6.  BUILD THE PIPELINE:  Hiring managers and recruiters will not want to
> miss the special sessions on pipeline development and formulating an
> effective strategy for recruiting graduating college students with
> disabilities or the opportunities to participate in the two, new this year,
> matchmaking sessions with college students and recent graduates with
> disabilities.
>
>
>
> 5.  GAIN VALUABLE TECHNIQUES FOR RAISING YOUR DISABILITY INCLUSIVE
> QUOTIENT:
> Representatives from highly-successful industry leaders in the Information
> Technology, Communications Technology, Health Care, Entertainment, and
> Hospitality sectors will share the business case and strategies for
> developing and marketing products and services inclusive of the disability
> community through innovation, advertising and other tactics.
>
>
>
> 4.  TAP INTO A NEW AND VALUABLE PROCUREMENT POOL:  Supply Chain Managers
> and
> Supplier Diversity Professionals cannot afford to overlook this important
> source of vendors, which includes suppliers with disabilities and firms
> owned by veterans with disabilities.
>
>
>
> 3.  MUST-HAVE RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS:  Gain a competitive edge
> with the Section 503 Self-Evaluation Compliance Tool which organizes the
> Section 503 regulation into manageable sections, assisting federal
> contractors to baseline their current status against Section 503
> Affirmative
> Action Program requirements and develop a well-informed plan to comply.
>
>
>
> 2.  ANNUAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS DINNER: Recognizing leading disability
> workplace, supply chain and marketplace practices, our awardees demonstrate
> outstanding commitment to promoting disability diversity across their
> enterprises and clearly embody the highest ethical standards and values in
> the community.
>
>
>
> 1. HISTORIC LAUNCH - 1st ANNUAL DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX (DEI) SURVEY:  Be
> front row and center for the launch of the first DEI survey - a national,
> transparent benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to
> receive an objective score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, on their
> disability inclusion policies and practices - a joint initiative with the
> American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
>
>
>
> Full Conference Agenda:
>
> DOC:
> <http://www.usblnannualconference.org/pdf-docs/2014_USBLN_Annual_Conference_
> Full_Agenda.doc>
> http://www.usblnannualconference.org/pdf-docs/2014_USBLN_Annual_Conference_F
> ull_Agenda.doc
>
> PDF:
> <http://www.usblnannualconference.org/pdf-docs/2014_USBLN_Annual_Conference_
> Full_Agenda.pdf>
> http://www.usblnannualconference.org/pdf-docs/2014_USBLN_Annual_Conference_F
> ull_Agenda.pdf
>
>
>
> Visit  <http://www.usblnannualconference.org> www.usblnannualconference.org
> for event details.
>
>
>
> The USBLN is pleased to recognize its partners and their generous support!
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Regards,
> Cami Turcotte
> Administrative & Disability Supplier Diversity ProgramR Coordinator
>
> US Business Leadership Network (USBLNR)
> 1310 Braddock Place, Suite 101 | Alexandria, VA  22314
>
> tel 703.677.2721 est | fax 800.706.1335
> cami at usbln.org | www.usbln.org
>
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-- 
Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053