Stone Belt was among the award winners at the 2008 annual meeting of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce.
Stone Belt received the Nancy Howard Diversity Award, recognizing those who commit to attracting a diverse workforce and who work to create an environment in which all can succeed.
The presentation included the following remarks on Stone Belt's contributions to our community.
"For almost 50 years, Stone Belt has been making it possible for persons with disabilities to be productive citizens of our community through work and employment programs. Currently, over 75 individuals with disabilities receive paid work training at Stone Belt's manufacturing center. 25 of these clients help create inspiring works of art which enables them earn wages and commissions for their creations. Stone Belt has a strong reputation in our local community for helping employers diversify their workforce. Stone Belt employment consultants are available to help facilitate the smooth integration of persons with disabilities into various roles, and their staff plays a key role in supporting Diversity Works, which is the business community%u2019s initiative to promote employment for individuals with disabilities."
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