Join Us
The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) is a national non-profit,
non-partisan business to business network promoting workplaces, marketplaces,
and supply chains where people with disabilities are included. The USBLN®
serves as the collective voice of over 60 Business Leadership Network affiliates
across the United States, representing over 5,000 businesses. Additionally,
the USBLN® Disability Supplier Diversity Program® (DSDP) is the nation's
leading third party certification program for disability-owned businesses,
including service-disabled veterans.
Employers across North America are joining the USLBN® because they recognize
the value their corporate membership brings to their company. Unlike many
other national organizations, USBLN® corporate membership and partnership
opportunities are extremely affordable and offer multiple, valuable benefits.
Please contact Jill Houghton, Executive Director for more information about
these opportunities at
Jilldh@bellsouth.net or 954.461.4726.
USBLN® Opportunities:
USBLN® Corporate Member & Partnership
Opportunities Fact Sheet -
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Join our USBLN Mailing List
Registration is free to receive news, events and announcements. You’ll
stay connected with our content-rich monthly e-newsletter called the Biz2Biz
Report.
Corporate Membership
Opportunities
Corporate Membership of the USBLN® is available to any corporation seeking
to expand its recognition as a leader within the disability community. Corporate
Members receive numerous benefits which enhance the company’s placement
in front of this important diverse segment.
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Membership Benefits Include:
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National recognition as a leader in supporting in disability inclusion in
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Maximized exposure to the entrepreneurial and professional community of
individuals with disabilities and their networks |
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Branding as a Corporate Member of the USBLN® on
www.usbln.org with company logo and link to company
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Recognition in USBLN® Annual Report |
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Unlimited subscriptions to Biz2Biz Report monthly e-newsletter |
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Opportunity to insert up to four (4) company advertisements in Biz2Biz Report
monthly e-newsletter |
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Opportunities for outreach to targeted local communities through the affiliate
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Corporate members are added to and provided with access to the Annual Corporate
Membership roster |
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VIP Access to Members-Only area of www.usbln.org |
Corporate Membership of the USBLN® is $5,000, and includes the benefits
listed above. Discounted annual membership rates are available for small
businesses and range from $1,500-2,500.
Corporate Partnership
Opportunities
The USBLN® has several opportunities available for partnership beyond
corporate membership. These partnerships are a great way for corporations
to indicate their commitment to the disability community throughout their
enterprise and support USBLN® Projects and Programs. To learn more about
these opportunities, please contact the USBLN®.
USBLN® Disability Supplier Diversity Program®
The Disability Supplier Diversity Program® (DSDP) is the flagship program
of the USBLN®. In just a few years, The DSDP has quickly become the gold
standard for the certification of disability-owned business enterprises,
including businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. In addition to
certification, the DSDP provides education, training, information on disability
entrepreneurship and matchmaker meetings to directly link your
corporation/government agency to a growing pool of qualified suppliers
nationwide. Founding Partners of the USBLN® DSDP are: Ernst & Young,
LLP; Fannie Mae; Freddie Mac; IBM; KPMG,LLP; Marriott International; Merck;
Microsoft Corporation; Qualcomm; Sodexo; Southwest Airlines; SunTrust Bank;
Walmart, WellPoint, Inc. and Wells Fargo.
We invite you to join a growing list of corporate and government members
who embrace the value proposition for the inclusion of disability-owned business
enterprises (DOBE®s), in the supply chain by becoming a DSDP member.
DSDP membership dues are assessed annually, based on the revenues of your
organization, and range from $6,000-$10,000. Basic USBLN® Corporate
Membership and benefits are included.
USBLN® Annual Conference
The USBLN® Annual Conference is the preeminent national event that taps
into the vast economic potential of people with disabilities. In addition
to participating in educational and networking opportunities that advance
the inclusion of individuals with disabilities, our conference partners receive
recognition and benefits which further solidify their standing as leaders.
Several levels of Partnership opportunities are available and include Corporate
Membership. Customized partnership opportunities are also available for
government agencies, non-profit organizations, and small businesses.
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Learn More
Please contact Jill Houghton, Executive Director at
jilldh@bellsouth.net or call
954.461.4726 for more information on how your corporation can join as a member
or partner of the USBLN®.
Become a BLN Affiliate
The BLN is an educational organization. Members engage in networking discussions
to increase their knowledge of community outreach, recruiting and interviewing,
the accommodation process and barriers to employment. By participating in
a business to business dialog, employers learn how to leverage their
organizations for success. Being a part of the BLN sends a message to the
community that the business is committed to including people with disabilities
in the workforce. For more information on becoming a BLN Affiliate, please
contact Lynn Kirkbride, Director of Affiliate Relations at (307) 631-0894
or lynnkirkbride@gmail.com.
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