2011“Making Connections” Conference
Seeking to diversify your workforce?
Need creative answers to your human resource challenges?
Capitalize on the skills and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace!
August 24th, 2011
8:30AM - 4:00PM
at
NorthwoodUniversity
Opening Plenary Speaker:
Anne Hirsch
from Job Accommodation Network
to be immediately followed by the:
2011 Business Leaders Award Luncheon
This year we will be presenting awards to the:
Eric Taylor Adult Leader of the Year
Business Leader of the Year
On the Job Training Site of the Year
Educational Advocate of the Year
CountyCommissioner of the Year
State Representative of the Year
State Senator of the Year
There will be an employment services vendor fair onsite.
Learn about employment related services for your business and your staff!
Hiring? Register for a recruiters table at the “Making Connections Works” Career Fair
by contacting Holly J Stewart, MSW, RCSWI at 561-966-4288 x109 or .
About Anne Hirsch
Anne Hisch presents nationally on accommodation and employment issues. Her expertise includes effective approaches in accommodation, educating employers and individuals on successful means of communicating accommodation needs, and accommodations of individuals with hearing loss and individuals with psychiatric impairments.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$250 Business Leadership Partner
- Reserved Seating for 2 at the Annual Award Luncheon on August 24, 2011.
- Vendor table with priority placement at “2011 Making Connections Works” Career Event
- ¼ page ad in event program for the “2011 Making Connections” Conference.
- ¼ page ad in event program for the “Making Connections Works!” Career Event.
$1000 Business Leadership Sponsor
- Sponsorship of 1 “Abilities Works” Participant with a BLN partner business.
- Priority placement of 1 “Abilities Works” Participant at your business if desired.
- Branding on “Making Connections” Event website including logo and link.
- Branding on event screen during “2011 Making Connections” Welcome Session.
- Plaque presentation during “2011 Making Connections” Welcome Session.
- Reserved Seating for 4 at the Annual Award Luncheon on August 24, 2011.
- Vendor table with priority placement at “2011 Making Connections Works” Career Event
- ½ page ad in event program for the “2011 Making Connections” Conference.
- ½ page ad in event program for the “Making Connections Works!” Career Event.
- ½ page ad in event program for the Annual Award Luncheon.
$2000 Business Leadership Champion
- Sponsorship for 2 “Abilities Works” Participants with a BLN partner business.
- Priority placement of up to 2 “Abilities Works” Participants at your business if desired.
- Branding on Event website including logo and link to Champion’s website.
- Branding in electronic, print and media marketing campaigns.
- Branding on event screen during 2011 “Making Connections” Welcome Session.
- Plaque presentation during 2011 “Making Connections” Welcome Session.
- Reserved Seating for 8 at the Annual Award Luncheon on August 24, 2011.
- Corporate Logo on table.
- Presentation from podium at the Annual Award Luncheon.
- Display marketing materials on tables during the Annual Award Luncheon.
- Vendor Table in the 2011 “Making Connections” Conference registration area.
- Vendor table with priority placement at “Making Connections Works!” Career Event.
- Full page ad in event program for the “2011 Making Connections” Conference.
- Full page ad in event program for the “Making Connections Works!” Career Event.
- Full page ad in event program for the Annual Award Luncheon.
Sponsorship Opportunities will fund the “Abilities Works!” program to provide paid work experience for job seekers with disabilities. Donors may choose to designate their donation be used to host an “Abilities Works” placement at their business.
For more information about becoming a host site for “Abilities Works!” participant or the Palm Beach County Business Leadership Network contact the chair:
Holly Stewart, MSW, RCSWI at or 561-966-4288 x109.
You can also visit our web page at
Sponsorship Opportunities
“Abilities Works” Sponsorship
- Sponsorship Opportunities fund the “Abilities Works!” program
- “Abilites Works” provides paid work experience for job seekers with disabilities.
- Donors may choose to designate their donation be used to host a placement at their business.
Advertising Specs- Deadline July 29, 2011
- All ads are full color
- Must be submitted a JPEG file to
- FULL PAGE Specs w 5.25” x h8.25”
- HALF PAGE Specs w5.25” x h4”
- QUARTER Page Specs w 3.5” x h2”
Logo Specs – Deadline July 29, 2011
- Please send high Resolutionfull color image in JPEG format to When you sign the pledge agreement.
Invitation DeadlineFriday July 15,2011
- A high resolution JPEG of your brand must be emailed to by the date listed on the invitation.
Pledge Payment Deadline
- We ask that all pledges are paid by Friday July 29th.
- Pledges may be mailed to:
Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc.
Business Leadership Network
6800 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, Florida33413
- Or online at
“A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.”
Sponsorship Opportunities
Business Leadership Network Abilities Work Campaign
Business Leadership Partner ($250.00)
Business Leadership Sponsor ($1,000.00)
Business Leadership Champion ($2,000.00)
Please complete the following information and mail to
Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc.
Business Leadership Network
6800 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, Fl 33413
Name:______
Title:______
Company:______
Street Address:______
City:______
State: ______Zip:______
Phone:______Fax:______
Number of Employees: ______
E-Mail:______
Signature:______
Names of Attendees:
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Business Leadership Partner2 attendees
Business Leadership Sponsor4 attendees
Business Leadership Champion 8 attendees
For your convenience you may submit payment by check or online at