Quick-Start Shoreline: Tuesday Dec 18, Hiring workers with disabilities

The Tuesday Quick-Start Shoreline Business Workshop for start-up, existing or potential business owners will be held on December 18, 2012 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at Shoreline City Hall, 17500 Midvale Avenue N. The workshop is free; feel free to bring a snack or a brown bag lunch.

The Business Case for Serving and 

Employing People with Disabilities

This presentation focuses on the benefits to the Shoreline business community for providing quality customer services and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

The presenter will provide an overview of:

• The target population
• The business challenges of serving and hiring this community
• Resources available to assist the business community
• What return-on-investments can be realized by businesses for serving or employing this population
• Strategies businesses can undertake to move forward with a plan of action

About the speaker:

John Evans serves with DSHS-DVR as the Statewide Business and Employer Relations Manager. He is charged with providing the business/employer community with strategies, resources, and employee education on the inclusion and employment of people with disabilities.

John comes with over 29 years of experience partnering with the business community. His recognition's include the Nordstrom Community Hero Award, Governor's Trophy, Business Leadership Award, and Washington State Personnel Resources Board for his contributions locally and nationally to the nation's business community.