Chicagoland Business Leadership Network
What is CBLN?
The Chicagoland Business Leadership Network (CBLN) is a business-to-business consortium that allows members to network, gain best practices, and get information regarding recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified workers with disabilities.
The mission of the CBLN is to allow employers to understand, utilize, and benefit from people with disabilities in both the labor and consumer markets.
About CBLN Membership
CBLN membership is open to Chicagoland businesses who are interested in employing (or already employ) qualified people with disabilities. Representatives of for-profit businesses are invited to join.
CBLN nonprofit exceptions include: Chambers of Commerce, healthcare institutions, and educational attractions (i.e. zoos and museums) engaged/interested in hiring people with disabilities. Membership is open to Human Resource representatives and/or Executives of such organizations.
Prospective representatives from nonprofit organizations that provide job development, job placement, job training, or advocacy are invited to join the Chicagoland Provider Leadership Network (CPLN).
The Executive Committee of the CBLN reserves the right to review and approve CBLN membership.
Apply to become an Affiliate Member of the CBLN here!
Why join CBLN?
- Network with other employers who will share information and education about employing qualified people with disabilities.
- Gain free access to qualified candidates with disabilities through the Chicagoland Provider Leadership Network (CPLN). This includes free job postings and pre-screening of candidates to your requirements.
- Learn more about disability-related employment law and reasonable accommodations and share experiences with others.
- Hear how employing people with disabilities can enhance customer service and public relations and increase business outreach to a larger customer base.
- In other words, learn how hiring people with disabilities can improve your bottom line!
