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Welcome to the home page of the

 Salem Chapter of the Oregon Business Leadership Network

Member of the Salem Chamber of CommerceThe Salem Chapter of the OBLN provides leadership and mentoring for Salem-based employers who seek to learn how to more effectively employ the talents of people with disabilities in their workforces.

LEAD COMPANIES:

These employers provide leadership for the Salem Chapter and would be happy to hear from other employers who are interested in learning more:

GET INVOLVED!

Employers who are interested in joining the Salem Chapter of the OBLN are encouraged to contact Todd Londin todd@abcwindowsor.com or Lucy Baker lucybaker@obln.org.

NEXT MEETING...

Bullet  Thursday, March 12, 2009 OBLN Salem Chapter hosts the "LIVE RESUME" diversity recruiting exchange
Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: TBD
For Details, email: laney.fouse@obln.org 

Future Meetings... Click Here for Schedule

 

NOTES FROM PAST MEETINGS

To read highlights of past meetings, please click on the date below...

September 19, 2007 October 25, 2007  
     
     

SPOTLIGHT ON SALEM COMPANIES:

Learn how these Salem-based employers are benefiting from their inclusionary hiring practices:

First Impressions Last, LLC Learn how teamwork and mutual respect have enabled this company to effectively accommodate the special needs of its employees.
 

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Salem Auto Body and Paint Learn how this company has profited from focusing on the abilities and drive of their employees - rather than on limitations that they may have.
 

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Rapid Refill Ink Learn how the owners of this company reaped personal and professional rewards from developing the talents of a young man with mental health issues.

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Cover - HR Magazine

The Upcoming Labor Shortage

Businesses across North America are beginning to experience a shrinking pool of qualified job applicants. This labor shortage was predicted and we are only beginning to see its impact as the available labor force will continue to shrink. Happily, for proactive companies, people with disabilities represent a talented and largely untapped labor pool. Click Here to learn more

RESOURCES FOR SALEM EMPLOYERS:

Employment Opportunities Inc. Dominick Spedale
Marion County Resources Marion County
Job Developers Network www.obln.org/resources/jdn.htm
Article from Statesman Journal Hiring someone With a Disability Benefits Both Parties

 

 

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