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Role of Small Business in Disability Employment Moderator – Howard Green Panel: Lisa Kelley, Mark Winkler, & Neill Christopher.

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1 Role of Small Business in Disability Employment Moderator – Howard Green Panel: Lisa Kelley, Mark Winkler, & Neill Christopher

2 US Chamber of Commerce  Three Million Small Business Members  96% Have 100 or Fewer Employees 2

3 Small Businesses  Backbone of our Economic Strength  Creating Jobs in Local Community  Available to Receive Tax Credits for Hiring People With Disability  Need a Local Community Rehabilitation Partner 3

4 Resources  Tax Credits ( Disable Access Tax Credit http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=185704,00. html)  Work Opportunity Tax Credits - http://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/ http://www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/  Local Resources: (Vocational Rehabilitation Offices, APSE Chapters, Community Rehabilitation Provider Partners, Business Leadership Networks) 4

5 REAL JOBS It’s IT’S EVERYONES BUSINESS 5

6 65,000 Sq Ft of Production Space 6

7 Experienced and Dedicated 7

8 Windows & Doors for Multi-Family Housing 8

9 Acadia’s Valued ARC Employees Charles 9

10 Jordon 10

11 Eric 11

12 Jessie 12

13 Conclusion C Hiring Smart and From The Arc Makes Good Business Sense 13

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15 Opportunity – Need – Low pressure – Consistent tasks Environment – Every day is a new day – Social observations – Level playing field with mentors Food Service and Hospitality 15

16 Christine 16

17 Ally 17

18 Dillon 18

19 Quinn 19

20 Benefits to Organization Benefits to Individual Benefits to Society Moving Forward…. 20

21 What we need: 21

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23 J.W. Winco, Inc. We have served our customers with the largest selection of quality metric and inch industrial standard parts. Our 40,000 sq. ft. facility is located in New Berlin, Wisconsin 23

24 Product Line J.W. Winco offers an immense line of quality standard industrial components in inch and metric sizes, 24

25 Product Line 25

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28 Product Line 28

29 We Sell to Every Industry 29

30 1.Customer Satisfaction 2.Return on Investment 3.Market Development 4.Corporate Image 5.Corporate Culture Corporate Objectives 30

31 Our Role as a Business in the Community Promote disability employment Provide employment opportunities Promote diversity Foster personal and professional growth Redefine success 31

32 Identifying Employment Opportunities Employment Opportunities Identify Position Review the Tasks. Consult with your local Employment Consultant Interview Hire Document Procedures with Mentor Begin Position 32

33 Administrative Tasks Meet Jack A valued Associate since March, 2011. 33

34 Meet Woody Manufacturing A valued associate since July, 2010 34

35 Employer Benefits 1.Low Associate Turnover 2.Wide Variety of Skills and Abilities 3.Dedicated, Loyal and Reliable Associates 4.Community Recognition 5.Economic Incentives 35

36 1.Opportunity to show off talents and abilities. 2.Desire to learn and work. 3.Pride in Work. 4.Belonging to a community. 5.Financial Independence. 6.Economic Contribution Associate Benefits 36

37 At J W Winco, we believe… “A company that employs a diverse workforce (both men and women, different generations, people with disabilities, people from different ethnic, religious and racially diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.) is better able to understand the demographics of the marketplace it serves and is better equipped to thrive in that marketplace than a company that has a more limited range of employee demographics.” ~ Mark Winkler CFO, Office of the President Overcoming Diversity 37


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