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September 7, 2022

Nominations Now Open for the 2023 SourceAmerica

Achievement Awards

We’re celebrating the 30^th anniversary of the Achievement Awards in 2023! Don’t miss the chance to honor your employees, business partners, customers, and others at this special celebration during SourceAmerica’s Xforce National Conference.

The nomination deadline is Oct. 21. As an added incentive, nonprofit agencies that submit a nomination by Sept. 30 will be entered to win a free, on-site photo shoot. Don’t delay – visit SourceAmerica.org/Awards and tell us about the amazing people you work with today!

Important Announcement

Now Available: NDEAM 2022 Outreach Resources

October 2022 marks the 77^th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has released several resources, including a poster, sample PR tools, and year-round strategies for advancing disability inclusion. Visit the ODEP website to download these items. Stay tuned! We will share additional resources in the weeks ahead.

Public Policy

This Week's Public Policy Update:

Continuing Resolution Top Congressional Priority in September

Didlake Hosts Congressman David Trone

Government Affairs Coffee Break Sept. 13

Government Affairs Team Update

This Week's Highlights

Mandatory Products Purchasing Webinar

On Sept. 14 from 1-4 p.m. ET, SourceAmerica will host a Mandatory Products Purchasing webinar, with co-sponsors the National Council of SourceAmerica Employers (NCSE) and the National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB). Details and a list of NPAs that will be showcased can be found on the Extranet. The webinar supports implementation of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission policy requiring the mandatory purchase of AbilityOne products on AbilityOne service contracts.

Network Insights and Engagement – Creating a Customized NPA Training Curriculum

Join SourceAmerica’s NPA Curriculum Designer to learn about how to get the most out of the SourceAmerica Training Academy. This jam-packed session will include learning more about the SourceAmerica Academy, example curricula that NPAs have used, testimonials from NPAs that utilize custom curricula, and an opportunity to network with NPA peers.

Visit the SourceAmerica Academy to learn more and register for the Sept. 8 Network Insights and Engagement webinar.

Planning for Changes and Growth within Service Lines of Business: Document Destruction

This session will provide a summary of the markets and trends in the Document Destruction industry. In addition to a market analysis overview, pricing and operational risks will be highlighted. New trends in sales techniques, insurance requirements, and diversifying services will also be discussed.

Visit the SourceAmerica Academy for more information and to register for the Sept. 21 Planning for Changes and Growth within Service Lines of Business: Document Destruction webinar.

Check out the latest professional development courses and webinars.

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