Greater KC Business Leadership Network Program Annouced

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Join the
Greater Kansas City Business Leadership Network
February 23, 2012
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Kauffman Foundation

Tapping into an Extraordinary
Business Opportunity

Incorporating Disability Employment Into Your Diversity & Inclusion Strategy

Join AMC Theatres' Chief People Officer & Greater Kansas City Business Leadership Network President, Keith Wiedenkeller, SPHR as he presents the importance of - and business case for - integrating Disability into your company's Diversity & Inclusion strategy.  Through business metrics, case studies and latest research, participants will learn the importance of embracing disability employment and the advantage it provides in the war for talent in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.  Attendees will come away with an understanding of how their organizations can achieve their highest potential by recognizing the emerging role disability employment plays in consumer perceptions, employee engagement, and brand recognition.

About Our Speaker...

Keith P. Wiedenkeller is senior vice president and chief people officer for AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC). In this position, Wiedenkeller is responsible for all aspects of human resources including recruitment, diversity, training, organizational development, compensation & benefits, recognition, community relations, internal communication and employee relations. 

Wiedenkeller started in "the business" as an usher in 1975. He began his career with AMC as a manager in 1985, working his way up through various operations and human resources roles before being named to his current role in 2002.

During his tenure at AMC, Wiedenkeller has been instrumental in developing and implementing a variety of ground-breaking initiatives. His efforts have earned the company numerous awards, including recognition as "Best Large Employer" from the Missouri Governor's Council on Disability and "Best Place to Work" from Ingram's Magazine and the Kansas City Business Journal.

Wiedenkeller earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and has been a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) for over a decade. He currently serves as president and founding member of the Business Leadership Network of Greater Kansas City. His insights on human resources are featured regularly in his column, "The People Factor," in Film Journal International magazine. He is also a top-ranked speaker, presenting on HR topics at numerous local, state and national seminars and conferences.

Wiedenkeller resides in the Kansas City area with his wife of 28 years.

Cost

$40* per person (includes buffet breakfast and program)
BLN Contributors receive a $10 discount ($30 per person)

Agenda

7:30 - 8:00 am - Registration, Breakfast & Networking
8:00 -  9:30 am - Program

Register online at www.bln-gkc.org

This program  has been submitted for 1.5 hours of Strategic Business HR recertification credit through the Human Resource Certification Institute (www.hrci.org).

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