Join us in Portland, Oregon on October 5-8, 2008 for the US Business Leadership Network’s 11th Annual Conference and National Career Fair at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel, which is known for stunning views of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River paired with their award winning service.

The 2008 conference, “Expanding Inclusion: The Business Strategy” is the preeminent national event for business, community leaders and BLN chapters that have an interest in hiring, retention and marketing to people with disabilities. This year’s event promises to provide informational and educational opportunities of the highest quality.

• Over 40 Educational Sessions, including Keynotes, a SuperTrack of sessions by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), and Career Fair programs.
• A National Career Fair with over 20 Fortune 500 Companies participating, plus many small businesses from the Pacific Northwest.
• Attendance of over 400 business and community leaders.
• Pre-conference sessions - Youth to Work Coalition, Assistive Technology Forum and BLN Strategic Planning.
• 2008 Exceptional Leadership Awards.
• Networking opportunities throughout the conference.

The 2008 conference includes Concurrent Educational Sessions on:

	Diversity, Disability & Corporate Culture – Learn how to change corporate culture by expanding diversity and including disability in the workforce.
	Hidden Disabilities and the Workplace – What’s a hidden disability? Learn how to work with employees with “hidden” disabilities to harness their full potential.
	Tapping into Talent - Veterans, Older Workers and More – These sessions will assist employers in providing returning veterans the opportunity to reenter the workforce and retain our aging workforce that experiences disability and desire to remain in the workforce.
	Emerging Practices & Technology – Learn from your peers on emerging practices & technology for engaging employers, creating opportunities and enhancing productivity.
	Youth Employment Development – Learn how to proactively recruit and retain students in internships, mentoring programs and career opportunities.
	Job Accommodation Network (JAN) SuperTrack - Please join senior JAN Consultants and invited national experts for this dynamic two-day SuperTrack of trainings designed to effectively increase participants' practical knowledge and skills regarding reasonable accommodation solutions and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). JAN is the nation’s premiere resource for building your inclusive workplace!

HRCI Program Approved

WASHINGTON, DC (August 11, 2008) - This program has been approved for 9.25 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Please be sure to note the program ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

US Business Leadership Network Announces Breakout Sessions for Annual Conference & Career Fair on October 5-8, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC (June 23, 2008) – The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) today announced its breakout sessions and speakers for its 2008 conference. The Annual Conference & Career Fair, “Expanding Inclusion: The Business Strategy” is the preeminent national event for business, community leaders and BLN chapters that have an interest in hiring, retention and marketing to people with disabilities.
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US Business Leadership Network Announces Keynote Speakers for Annual Conference & Career Fair on October 5-8, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC (June 16, 2008) – The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) today announced its keynote speakers for its 2008 conference. The Annual Conference & Career Fair, “Expanding Inclusion: The Business Strategy” is the preeminent national event for business, community leaders and BLN chapters that have an interest in hiring, retention and marketing to people with disabilities.
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USBLN Offers Early Bird Registration

WASHINGTON, DC (April 22, 2008) - The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) announced today that it is offering “Early Bird Registration” for its 2008 Annual Conference & Career Fair. The Early Bird Registration is $350 and the deadline for the discounted registration is May 22, 2008.
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USBLN Issues Call for Presentations (CFP) 

WASHINGTON, DC (March 17, 2008) - The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) issued a Call for Presentations for its 2008 Annual Conference & Career Fair. The deadline for submissions is April 7, 2008 and notifications about CFP submissions will be made on or before May 15th, 2008.
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USBLN Announces 2008 Annual Conference

WASHINGTON, DC (March 10, 2008) – The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) today announced that its 2008 Annual Conference & Career Fair will convene on October 5-8, 2008, in Portland, Oregon at the Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront. The conference is being hosted by the Oregon Business Leadership Network (OBLN), which provides Oregon businesses with networking opportunities, education, and resources to effectively increase understanding and awareness of disability issues in the workplace. -->  [PDF]  [DOC].

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