Business Champions Network
ABOUT BCN
The Business Champions Network (BCN) is an informal network of companies and organizations that are interested in advancing and shaping the workplace inclusion environment in the Edmonton region. The purpose of the Business Champions Network (BCN) is to connect employers from across Edmonton who are seeking to work collaboratively to increase both inclusion and representation of people with disabilities within the broader workforce.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Trust
BCN members participate in an environment where there is a high level of trust and members feel comfortable sharing their experiences, asking questions and providing comments.
Responsibility
Members contribute to a successful network by actively participating in the network. Members can volunteer/will be invited to take on various roles that recognize differing interests, abilities and resources.
Confidentiality
Members ensure that sensitive information shared within the network will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to other parties outside of the network, without prior authorization from the member and network.
Learn more about our BCN guiding principles, definitions, membership guidelines, network meetings, events and our steering committee.
BCN BENEFITS
As contributing participants within a community of practice: Members are striving to increase their knowledge and skills, while innovating, sharing best practices, and improving processes that could help to build a workplace where employees with disabilities are respected and valued colleagues.
As business champions who promote inclusion with other employers: Members act as champions and actively engage with other employers to share their experiences and stories, as they relate to the successful employment of persons with disabilities.
BECOME A MEMBER
Interested in mentoring businesses? Members strive to increase their knowledge while innovating, sharing best practices, and improving processes that could help to build a workplace where employees with disabilities are respected and valued by colleagues. Become a partner today!