Chapters

The MassBLN has two established Local Chapters, Greater Boston MassBLN and Central MassBLN, with plans for a third Chapter, Western MassBLN, to be developed in 2004.

The Local BLN Chapters:

Conduct a series of business forums to welcome new companies
Provide regular and ongoing educational and networking opportunities for businesses
Survey hiring needs of participating companies
Prepare and plan to meet the local hiring needs identified in the survey
Report local activities to the state-wide MassBLN Business Steering Group
Plan and facilitate activities and events, which meet the needs of employers and enhance employment for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Greater Boston MassBLN Chapter
The Greater Boston MassBLN includes representatives from the Museum of Science, Olsten Staffing, Suffolk University, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services, Citizens Bank, FleetBoston Financial and Mass General Hospital.

Central MassBLN Chapter
The Central MassBLN operates out of the Worcester area and includes representatives from Fallon Clinic, UnumProvident, UMass Medical School, Olsten Staffing, Flagship Bank, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, It's Your Call, Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc.

Western MassBLN Chapter
The Western MassBLN chapter is currently under development.

In addition to the three Chapters mentioned above, it is the goal of the MassBLN to develop four additional Chapters in the following regions - MetroWest, Northeast, Southeast and Cape Cod/Islands - thus creating a state-wide network of business leaders dedicated to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

If you are representing a business and are interested in forming, supporting or joining a BLN Chapter in your local community, please contact MassBLN coordinator Kathy Petkauskos at 508.647.1722 Ext 12 or kathy@resourcepartnership.org. We look forward to hearing from you.

For a listing of upcoming MassBLN Chapter meetings, please visit our News and Events page.