This event will examine the social, financial, and economic issues that impact how individuals with significant disabilities can be gainfully employed in the competitive labor market and safely integrated into the communities where they live. Panelists will include a cross section of business and community leaders and the role that governmental entities, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, researchers, businesses, and the nonprofit sector play in facilitating and advancing opportunities for these individuals.

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AGENDA
8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks

• Stephanie Mackay, Foundation Director, Columbus Foundation
• David Kotok, CIO of Cumberland Advisors and GIC Vice Chair of the Central Banking Series

8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. | The Economics of Disabilities

• “Disabled Workers in Our Workforce: An Overview of Trends, Levels, and Barriers to Employment,” Philippa Dunne, Co-Editor of The Liscio Report and Sightlines Bulletin
• “The Economic Impact of Disabilities in our Communities,” Natalie Gochnour, Associate Dean, University of Utah David Eccles School of Business and Salt Lake Chamber Chief Economist
• “Best Practices for Improving Employment Outcomes,” Kyle J. Walker, Division Director, Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
• Moderator William Shiebler, Independent Director, Calamos

9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. | Where the Bottom Line Can Make a Difference

• “A Community-Based Model for Transitioning Students with Autism into the Workplace,” Troy D’Ambrosio, Executive Director, Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah
• “Social Responsibility vs. Corporate Values,” Steve Sexauer, Chief Investment Officer, US Multi Asset, Allianz Global Investors and GIC Board Member
• “The Balance of Doing Good while Doing Business,” Brent Johnson, Vice President, Supply Chain, Intermountain Healthcare
• “Creating Culture by Living It,” Laurie Harmon, Vice President for the People, Harmons Neighborhood Grocer
• Moderator Michael McNiven, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Cumberland Advisors

10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. | Community Partnerships and the Creation of Meaningful Employment

• “Wounded Warriors: Overcoming Obstacles in the Workplace,” Major Gen. Jefferson Burton, Utah National Guard
• “Invisible Disabilities: Raising Awareness among Law Enforcement,” Lt.Fred Ross, Salt Lake City Police Department
• “Building Partnerships between Government and Business Customers,” Robert Chamberlin, SourceAmerica President and CEO
• Moderator Betsy Burton, Co-Owner, The King’s English Bookshop

11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Keynote

• Thorkil Sonne, Founder, Specialisterne

12 to 12:05 p.m. | Concluding Remarks

• Michael Drury, Chief Economist of McVean and GIC Vice Chair of Programs

12:30 to 1:30 p.m. | Demonstration: Neuroversity/Columbus Pilot Project: “Tapping into Technical Talent for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder”