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The Cheyenne Business Leadership Network (BLN) is an employer-led coalition dedicated to promoting opportunities that benefit businesses and people with disabilities. Established as a national initiative in 1994, the BLN currently operates in 41 states. The Cheyenne BLN is sponsored by the Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Synergy HRD & Associates, and many local businesses.

 

 

 

 

The Business Leadership Network is a national volunteer employer-led non-profit organization. It is a grassroots initiative run in cooperation with the USBLN. Katherine McCary is the President of the U.S. Business Leadership Network. Please visit their website at www.USBLN.com. BLNs are also run nationally in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The Cheyenne Business Leadership Network is sponsored by the State of Wyoming - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, in partnership with related government agencies, business and community organizations - all of whom share a common interest in promoting employment opportunities & community access for people with disabilities.

The lead company for the CBLN is currently being solicited. Interested businesses with a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and employment of people with disabilities are invited to talk with us regarding this important opportunity.

The CBLN is your resource to recruit, hire and train employees with disabilities.

We can provide you with the information and resources you need to tap into this valuable emerging market. Whether your business has five employees or five hundred, the CBLN tailors all services to meet your individual business needs.

Contact information:

Cheyenne Business Leadership Network

MARLA LEWIS, CBLN Director
Ph: (307)631-8012 E-mail: wbln@vcn.com
Mailing Address:2101 O'Neil Ave.Cheyenne, WY 82001

LYNN TREW KIRKBRIDE, VP of Business Development -SYNERGY HRD
Ph: (307) 631-0894E-mail: lynntrew@wisp.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 37 Chugwater, WY 82210

  • 54 million Americans are people with disabilities
  • 65% of Americans with disabilities are unemployed or under-employed
  • Businesses are challenged by chronic labor shortages
  • People with disabilities represent the largest pool of untapped labor
  • Customers with disabilities control discretionary income of nearly $200 billion (twice the teen market)
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