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The Evanston and Bridger Valley Business Leadership Network (EBV-BLN) is an employer-led coalition dedicated to promoting opportunities that benefit Uinta County employers and people with disabilities. The EBV-BLN provides training and support to employers to assist with tapping into this valuable emerging market of new employees and customers. |
You're Invited...
Business Leadership Network and MentorABILITY
2007 Symon Awards
In celebration of
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
& National Mentoring Day
featuring
CHAD HYMAS
Chad Hymas is a world-record wheelchair athlete, a highly sought-after inspirational speaker, and published author. He travels the world entertaining and teaching individuals and organizations how to accept, adapt, and act on change.
Chad's topics focus on the areas of Leadership, Teambuilding, Customer Service and Mastering Change!
Chad Hymas will not only inspire, motivate, and move our audience...he will create an experience that will touch your hearts for a lifetime.
Highlighting the Business Leadership Network Symon Awards presentation is Chad Hymas, who the Wall Street Journal calls one of the 10 most inspirational people in the world. Chad is a member of the Natioanl Speakers Association and is a CSP (Certifified Speaking Professional) - a designation achieved by fewer than 8% in the speaking industry.
| BRIDGER VALLEY | EVANSTON |
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 The Pony Express, Urie Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Evanston Machine Shop, 1440 Main St. Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Join us in recognizing area employers, individuals, agencies and organizations who work toward the employment and inclusion of people of ALL abilities in our respective communities. We will also honor individuals with a disability who are making a positive influence in the workplace.
National Mentoring Day will also be celebrated with area employers and youth through job shadowing and hands-on career exploration. Participants will be recognized during each awards luncheon.
Reserve your indivudual seat(s) or corporate table now!
Tickets available at the Business Leadership Network office located in Evanston City Hall, 1200 Main Street, Evanston or email Debbie Terech at ebln@vcn.com or call our office at (307) 783-6302.
For your convenience, individual tickets of six or more and/or corporate tables may be invoiced.
To request an accommodation, feel free to give our office a call no later than October 17, 2007
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
If you know an employer who has portrayed personal and corporate commitment toward the employment of people with disabilities, has shown efforts which impact overall company diversity outreach efforts, has initiated successful job accommodations and is a champion for the inclusion of all our citizens - please nominate him or her (or them!) for the 2007 Symon Awards, "Employer of the Year."
Nominations are also being accepted for individuals with a disability that demonstrate an exemplary work ethic, have overcome challenges and are deserving of recognition as "Employee of the Year."
Contact the Evanston - Bridger Valley BLN office for further information on how to submit your nomination. Debbie Terech, ebln@vcn.com or (307) 783-6302
Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 28, 2007
- 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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