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Learn about hiring workers with disabilities at Minneapolis networking lunch
August 12, 2011 Human Resources news in Minnetonka,Minnesota, United States of America
The advantages of hiring workers with disabilities will be shared at a Minneapolis networking and educational luncheon co-hosted by nonprofit Opportunity Partners and the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.
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Minnetonka,
Minnesota,
United States of America
(Free-Press-Release.com) August 12, 2011 --
The advantages of hiring workers with disabilities will be shared with 350 area business leaders at “Celebrate Opportunity—An Executive Networking and Business Recognition Luncheon,” co-hosted by nonprofit Opportunity Partners and the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.
The event will feature keynote speaker Randy Lewis, Walgreens’ Senior Vice President-Supply Chain Management. Walgreens promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce, marketplace and supplier chain, and has a goal to fill 20 percent of its distribution center jobs with people who have disabilities. Lewis will share how the multi-million dollar company benefits in countless ways by seeing the “ability” in everyone.
Opportunity Partners will recognize General Mills, Graco, Lunds and Byerly’s, and Whole Foods Market for advancing work opportunities for people with disabilities. Attendees will enjoy an executive networking session followed by a three-course lunch and an informative presentation emceed by WCCO 4 News anchor Frank Vascellaro.
What: Celebrate Opportunity—An Executive Networking and Business Recognition Luncheon
When: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Doubletree Park Place, Minneapolis
Tickets: $50, available at http://celebrateopportunity.eventbrite.com
To learn more about this event or to become a sponsor, email events@opportunities.org or call 952-912-2494.
Opportunity Partners is a nonprofit organization serving 1,700 people with disabilities annually through employment, training and residential programs. Opportunity Partners – redefining “disability” through advanced learning, deep community support, and meaningful work – proving that everyone, when given the opportunity, adds value to our world. www.OpportunityPartners.org
The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce’s 1,000 members represent a variety of businesses and industries, ranging from national and internationally renowned corporations and industrially driven manufacturers, to home-based businesses and companies involved in the service and professional sectors. www.TwinWest.com
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Name: Julie Peters
Company: Opportunity Partners
Telephone: 952-930-4208
Email: ***@opportunities.org
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Communications Director, Opportunity Partners Opportunity Partners is a Minnesota nonprofit organization serving 1,700 people with disabilities each year through employment, residential and training programs that build independence and shape a richer comm
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