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 […]
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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 […]
USBLN® Announces its 2014 Board of Directors and Officers
WASHINGTON, DC (February 4, 2014) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced its 2014 Board of Directors and Board Officers. New representation on the USBLN® Board of Directors includes Preety Kumar, CEO, Deque Systems, Inc.; Gloria Pualani, Corporate Director, Socio-Economic Business Programs/Government Relations, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Carolynn Brooks, Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer, […]
Joyce Bender, President and CEO, Bender Consulting Services, Chair – DOBE® Host Committee for the USBLN® National Conference
WASHINGTON, DC (January 23, 2014) – The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) is pleased to announce Joyce Bender, founder and CEO of Bender Consulting Services, has stepped forward to assume the leadership role of Chair of the DOBE® Host Committee for the 2014 USBLN® National Conference & Biz2Biz Expo (Bender Consulting Services is a certified […]
PBATS, USBLN® Partner in Disability Employment Initiative
Organizations to Promote Inclusion through Groundbreaking PBATS Program WASHINGTON, DC (January 21, 2014) – The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) and The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced today that they will be partnering in an effort to promote disability employment. The USBLN® will be joining with PBATS in their groundbreaking “Ability Transcends Challenges” […]
Join the USBLN® in Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by Appealing to the U.S. Senate to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, DC (December 3, 2013) – Today, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) joins the global community in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In the spirit of this year’s theme, “Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an inclusive society and development for all”, the USBLN® joins with the U.S. International Council on Disabilities […]
USBLN® Members Honor Veterans with Disabilities on Veterans' Day 2013 by Advancing Employment Opportunities
WASHINGTON, DC (November 11, 2013) – On November 11th the country honors its veterans who have given so much for this nation. The US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) joins with its members, partners and supporters on Monday, November 11, 2013 in renewing their commitment to full community inclusion for veterans with disabilities by advancing employment […]