The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) wishes to congratulate the following companies who were recognized on the2014 DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for People with Disabilities. DiversityInc is a valued USBLN Strategic Alliance and the organization is proud to announce that six of the ten companies listed are members of the USBLN including AT&T; Boehringer Ingelheim; […]
Author: Shawna Berger
Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Coveted 2014 USBLN® Annual Leadership Awards
WASHINGTON, DC (April 10, 2014) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is pleased to announce the opening of the nomination process for their coveted 2014 USBLN® Annual Leadership Awards. The awards recognize leading disability workplace, supply chain and marketplace practices. Awardees demonstrate outstanding commitment to promoting disability diversity across their enterprises and clearly embody […]
USBLN® Announces Support of DOJ's Landmark ADA Settlement Agreement with Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, DC (April 8, 2014) – At the Invitation of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), during the Press Conference that DOJ held today at the United States Attorney’s Office in Providence, Rhode Island, USBLN® Executive Director Jill Houghton shared the support of private business to provide career opportunities at competitive wages for individuals with […]
Successful Disability Equality Index Pilot Phase Results Announced at Briefing Held in Washington, D.C.
On March 18, 2014, the USBLN®, in partnership with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), successfully hosted the Disability Equality Champions Briefing in Washington, D.C. With a full room of business representatives, the USBLN® and AAPD shared high-level learnings from the recently concluded Disability Equality IndexSM (DEISM) pilot. In addition, companies received information […]
Join Ability Transcends Challenges and Become a Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society of Major League Baseball (PBATS) Program Champion
The PBATS program is a partnership between the USBLN® and the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society of Major League Baseball (PBATS). PBATS has undertaken an aggressive national communications program, entitled “Ability Transcends Challenges,” which uses illustrations from baseball to demonstrate that people with disabilities can be a significant engine in the economy of our country, […]
USBLN® Rebranding Input Committee Announced Diverse Group of Stakeholders to Shape Organization's Marketing Strategy
WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2014) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced today the formation of their Rebranding Input Committee, a diverse group of key stakeholders who have assembled to share with the USBLN® their knowledge and expertise to help shape the organization’s marketing strategy, brand messaging and enhanced visual identity, including a new […]
USBLN® 17th Annual National Conference Leadership Team Announced
WASHINGTON, DC (March 6, 2014) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced its 17th Annual National Conference Leadership team. Educational Track Chair representation includes Workplace Track Chair Belinda Reed Shannon, Vice President, Equality & Inclusion, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK); Supply Chain Track Chair Ronnette Smith, Developmental Club Manager-North Division, Market 20 Upstate New York, Sam’s […]
Now Accepting Applications for the 2014 USBLN® Executive Education Scholarships for Certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE®s)
WASHINGTON, DC (February 25, 2014) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is now seeking applications for its new Executive Education Scholarships for certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE®s) to attend the prestigious Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire. The application period will run from February 18-March 10 and all interested DOBE®s […]
The White House Announces Minimum Wage Raise through Executive Order to $10.10 for Federal Contract Workers Including Workers with Disabilities
FACT SHEET – Opportunity For All: Rewarding Hard Work WASHINGTON, DC (February 12, 2014) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is pleased to share today’s White House announcement that President Obama will sign an Executive Order to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for federal contract workers including workers with disabilities, continuing to fulfill […]
USBLN® Announces New Appointments to its Corporate Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, DC (February 12, 2014) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced the appointment of four member companies to its Corporate Advisory Board (CAB). The USBLN® Board of Directors at recent meetings approved Northrop Grumman Corporation, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Starbucks Coffee Company and WellPoint, Inc. for two-year terms on the CAB. Representing Northrop […]