USBLN Announces Keynote Speakers for Annual Conference

For Immediate Release
Contact: Katherine McCary
June 16, 2008
Phone: 804-343-9571
Katherine.McCary@suntrust.com

Richmond, VA (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.

This year´s event promises to provide informational and educational opportunities of the highest quality. The USBLN® is pleased to announce its schedule keynote speakers, as well as special guests, for its Annual Conference & Career Fair. The conference keynotes include:

• Governor Ted Kulongoski of the State of Oregon - (invited)
• Neil Romano, Assistant Secretary, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor
• Lori Golden, AccessAbilities Leader for Ernst & Young
• Steve Hanamura, President of Hanamura Consulting
• Gary Karp, author and motivational speaker
• Luke Visconti, Co-Founder and President of DiversityInc Media
• Frances West, Director of IBM´s Human Ability & Accessibility Center

One additional keynote speaker is also being planned. To learn more about the USBLN® Annual Conference & Career Fair, please go to http://www.newworkforceconference.org. For additional information, please contact Katherine McCary by phone at 804-343-9571 or email at Katherine.McCary@suntrust.com.

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