Role of Small Business in Disability Employment

Moderator – Howard GreenPanel: Lisa Kelley, Mark Winkler, & Neill Christopher

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US Chamber of Commerce

Three Million Small Business Members 96% Have 100 or Fewer Employees

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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

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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/

Local Resources: (Vocational Rehabilitation Offices, APSE Chapters, Community Rehabilitation Provider Partners, Business Leadership Networks)

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REAL JOBSIt’s IT’S EVERYONES BUSINESS

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65,000 Sq Ft of Production Space

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Experienced and Dedicated

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Windows & Doors for Multi-Family Housing

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Acadia’s Valued ARC EmployeesCharles

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Jordon

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Eric

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Jessie

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Conclusion

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Hiring Smart and From The Arc

Makes Good Business Sense

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• Opportunity– Need– Low pressure– Consistent tasks

• Environment– Every day is a new day– Social observations– Level playing field with mentors

Food Service and Hospitality

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Christine

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Ally

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Dillon

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Quinn

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• Benefits to Organization• Benefits to Individual• Benefits to Society

Moving Forward….

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What we need:

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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

Product Line

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

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Product Line

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Product Line

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Product Line

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Product Line

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We Sell to Every Industry

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1. Customer Satisfaction

2. Return on Investment

3. Market Development

4. Corporate Image

5. Corporate Culture

Corporate Objectives

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Our Role as a Business in the Community

• Promote disability employment• Provide employment

opportunities• Promote diversity • Foster personal and professional

growth• Redefine success

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Identifying Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

• Identify Position• Review the Tasks.• Consult with your local

Employment Consultant• Interview• Hire• Document Procedures

with Mentor• Begin Position

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Administrative Tasks

Meet JackA valued Associate since

March, 2011.

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Meet Woody

Manufacturing

A valued associate since July, 2010

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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

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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

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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

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