Local leaders welcome national BLN director

Mandee Leonhardt, Herald Reporter
Posted 6/8/17

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Local leaders welcome national BLN director

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EVANSTON — The UCBLN (Uinta County Business Leadership Network) has successfully helped people with disabilities grow in the workplace. On May 25, UCBLN officials and supporters, along with local community and business leaders, gathered for lunch to discuss the impact UCBLN has had on Uinta County.

Local BLN director Wanda Rogers welcomed and introduced United States Business Leadership Network executive director Jill Houghton, who was in town for the event.

“Jill values the affiliates throughout the United States, and we feel it,” said Rogers. “I’m so proud to say we are a part of the USBLN. I want to thank Jill and her team for all that they do.”

Business leaders from around the community discussed their stories associated with hiring people with disabilities, and how much better prepared those employees are because of the BLN.

“Sometimes our disabilities are our attitude. They are happy to be there without feeling entitled to be there,” Wal-Mart manager Alex Morrill said, adding that too many kids feel entitled these days.

Houghton and Lynn Kirkbride spoke to the group about the small — but mighty — community. In a small community there is a lot of power, they said.

“What you are doing here is bigger than here,” said Kirkbride. “You’re a bright shiny movement for what we are all about.”