"Taking the 'dis' out of disABILITIES at work in Wyoming"

The 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 BLN 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:

• Promoting the employment of people with disabilities
• Connecting qualified job seekers with employers
• Growing the talent through mentoring for self reliance, self-sufficiency and full citizenship
• Public education and training on diversity and disability awareness
• Matching career interests to opportunity

BLN Program Goals

·     Assist businesses to attract and retain new employees and customers with disabilities

·     Develop business leaders who value diversity and actively work to promote strong communities that include people with disabilities

BLN Programs

• Educate local business partners and employers about the value of using best practices in becoming disability friendly and diverse workplaces
• Develop mutually beneficial programs for businesses for community outreach programs between businesses, government, community groups and persons with disabilities and their families
• Provide ongoing community educational programs supporting best practices towards diversity and disability friendly communities, including using People First Language and disability awareness training
• MentorAbility Program: A partnership with local high school districts to provide career development skills and mentoring to students with special needs.

Partnership Opportunities

The BLN provides many opportunities to partner with and sponsor events and programs. Please contact the director for details and current programs being offered or see sponsorship page of this Web site for details.

• BLN Membership- From $250 and up. Provides basic sponsorship, affiliation and access to educational events
• Become a Sponsor – Your sponsorship provides funding for local educational events and fundraising projects:
  • Career Fair
  • SYMON Awards
  • Festival of Trees
  • Education Seminars
  • MentorAbility Youth Program
  • Disability Friendly Business Program
• Volunteer Your Time:
  • Mentor a Student
  • MentorAbility Youth Program
  • Steering Committee Member
  • Volunteer for programs
• Hire a person with a disability

There is currently no lead sponsor company for the CBLN.  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.

Cheyenne Business Leadership Network Contact Information:

MARLA LEWIS, CBLN Director
Phone: (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@gmail.com 
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 37 Chugwater, WY 82210

The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) is the national organization that supports development and expansion of its BLN affiliates across the country, serving as their collective voice. It is the only national disability organization led by business for business. The USBLN® recognizes and promotes best practices in hiring, retaining, and marketing to people with disabilities. There are 55 Business Leadership Network affiliates in 32 states, including the District of Columbia, representing more than 5,000 employers across the US. The BLN uses a “business to business” approach to educate, promoting the business imperative of including people with disabilities in the workforce.  Please visit their website at www.USBLN.com. BLNs are also run nationally in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.