Blog Post: Winners Announced - Two Employer of the Year Awards To Be Presented At The Southern California Health Care Summit This Thursday

The American Health Congress and the Jobing Foundation announce the winners of new Employer of the Year Awards to be presented at the Southern California Health Care Summit on Thursday October 29th.

The "Wellness Employer of the Year" and "Disability Friendly Employer of the Year" awards  will be given at the 2009 Southern California Health Care Summit in order to recognize employer leadership in key areas promoting health within their communities.

Providing a positive and healthy work environment is crucial for the betterment of the community and economy.  These atmospheres are created by employers who are willing to take proactive initiative and interest in the welfare of their employees in a variety of ways.  Congratulations to the 2009 winner of the Wellness Employer of the Year Award, Flexsteel Industries, Inc.

Providing opportunities for those with disabilities is also crucial for the betterment of our community and economy.  These opportunities are provided by employers who are willing to overcome common misconceptions and accommodate these employees. Thank you to the Inland Empire Disability Collaborative for assisting in choosing the 2009 Disability Friendly Employer of the Year Winner, Goodwill Southern California.

Thank you to all who have played a key part in the selection process, and congratulations to all the winners for your hard work and leadership throughout the local community.  You are an exemplary model to be followed.

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About the summit: The American Health Congress and the Southern California Health Care Summit is a  non-partisan grass roots action event committed to making our health system better by creating a climate for responsible health care reform and promote collective action at the local state and national levels.  For more information visit www.socalhealthsummit.com

About Jobing: The Jobing Foundation is committed to helping people find better jobs and career opportunities to improve their lives. They are passionate about helping prepare the current and future workforce in our local Jobing Communities by creating and supporting programs, volunteer activities and educational channels that are focused on local workforce development.  For more information visit http://jobingfoundation.org, Jobing.com or contact Katey.darling@jobing.com