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On Wednesday, November 4 at 11 a.m. the Fort Wayne Business Leadership Network (BLN) will kick-off with a free luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce. The goal of the Business Leadership Network is to create a more diverse workforce by improving awareness among businesses regarding the resources for, and the benefits of, hiring people with disabilities.

Fort Wayne’s Business Leadership Network was formed in March of 2009 by the Chamber, the City of Fort Wayne and Easter Seals Arc. Membership in the young organization is growing, and four area organizations have become service providers: Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Pathfinder Services, Inc./Resource Connection and Park Center.

Mayor Tom Henry will speak at the event, along with National BLN Board member Erin Riehle.

Ms. Riehle, MSN, RN is a recognized authority and national leader in promoting employment opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. She is a founder and Director of Project SEARCH, an employment and transition program that has received national recognition for innovative practices. She is regularly invited to present at national and regional conferences, and has co-authored numerous publications and book chapters.

For more information on the BLN Luncheon contact Kassandra Flanagan at kflanagan@esarc.org. Visit fwchamber.org to RSVP.