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Conference presented by Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Maine Dept. of  Health & Human Services and Maine Dept. of Labor.

How hiring people with disAbilities makes good business $ense...

We’ve heard the demographic statistics and predictions about Maine’s workforce: We’ve got an aging population and an ongoing out-of-state exodus of younger workers.  To meet the state’s unique labor challenges and boost their bottom line, many local employers and businesses are thinking creatively. One proven strategy? Hiring people with disabilities.  The result is overwhelmingly win-win: Employers get reliable, productive, high-quality workers and job seekers with disabilities gain new skills, economic independence, and a better quality of life.  Businesses can also generate community goodwill when they diversify their team to include workers with disabilities. It just makes good business sense.

This half day conference will include a welcome from the Governor’s Office, (the Governor has been invited) a keynote address from Deb Russell, corporate manager for Walgreen Company, and testimonials from several businesses from right here in Maine.

Sponsored by Proctor & Gamble -  Tambrands

Register here.

FMI: contact Amy Downing at the Maine State Chamber: email at adowning@mainechamber.org or by phone at 623-4568 ext. 104

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