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Michigan Blues Lead the Way in Hiring, Advancing People With Disabilities

Date:1/11/2010

DETROIT, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Business Leadership Network named Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan the Lead Employer of the Year, one of its three 2009 Exceptional Leadership Awards.

The Lead Employer of the Year award is presented to the lead employer of a local Business Leadership Network that has provided exemplary service by carrying out the mission, vision and the spirit of the BLN.

"Blue Cross is a model for other businesses by posting jobs, hosting events, providing internships and hiring and advancing people with disabilities," said Gregory Ulferts, Business Leadership Network of Michigan board chairman.

The USBLN®, a national organization representing more than 5,000 employers, recognizes and promotes best practices in hiring, retaining and marketing to people with disabilities. The lead employer partners with other employers to initiate, establish and expand opportunities for employees with disabilities in the workplace.

"The MIBLN is proud to have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as a partner at both the state level and the local council level," said Ulferts. "BCBSM has taken a leadership role in introducing best practices to Michigan businesses that make good business sense. We are proud of what BCBSM has done for people with disabilities in the workplace and in the marketplace."

The Blues shares best practices, serves as a business model and learns from others by:

Developing proactive policies to hire, retain and advance employees with disabilities
Sponsoring youth internships
Promoting opportunities for workers with disabilities at the 2009 Celebrate Diversity Expo
Hosting executive briefings and sponsoring area conferences for Michigan employers about best practices for hiring, retaining and advancing workers with disabilities

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