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2009 BEN Conference Celebrates 30 Years
August 13, 2009 | 10:15 a.m. CDT
Union Pacific's Black Employee Network (BEN) is accepting registration for its 20th annual national conference on Aug. 27 and 28 in Omaha.
This year's conference, "Vision, Leadership and Service," will kick-off with a welcome reception hosted by Chairman Jim Young. A variety of workshops geared to enhance employees' personal and professional skills will follow. Workshops include:
- Let's Talk Rail Technology
- Healthy Choices – For Your Mind, Body and Soul
- Your 401K and this Economic Environment
- You be the Judge: EEO Cases from the Headlines
- Healthy Choices for Diversity and Inclusion
- Career Connections – Successful Job Interviewing
- Operating Management Test
- Staying Calm in a Bear Market
In addition, BEN invites employees to attend its pinnacle fundraising event, "A White Chocolate Affair," on Aug. 28. Proceeds benefit BEN's scholarship fund.
For more information, contact Michelle Pamies, senior general attorney and conference co-chair, at 402-544-3797, or Wes Hutcherson, director-Strategic Sourcing and conference co-chair, at 402-544-7434.
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