The Minority Professional Network Provides Minorities with
Online Career, Economic, and Lifestyle Connection
Web site drives the formation of a "digital community" of
Asian, Hispanic and African-American professionals
Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL - March 7, 2002 - The Minority Professional Network (MPN)
has launched its web site, providing Asians, Hispanics, African-Americans
and other minority groups with the first national online "Career, Economic and
Lifestyle Connection" for progressive minority professionals.
Entrepreneurship, Wealth Accumulation, Career Center, Employer Center,
Professional Organizations, Minority Businesses, Student Resources, and a
Book Channel are some of the content areas accessed at
http://www.minorityprofessionalnetwork.com.
MPN Metro Pages include event postings, local news and business profiles.
Its initial 14 Metro Pages (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston,
Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh,
San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Washington/Baltimore) address cities
with rapidly growing, diverse professional populations.
Employers utilize MPN to post job openings that are accessible by the
more than 10,000 minority professionals already in the MPN national user
community. By 2008, Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians and other
minority groups are projected to comprise an increasing share of the labor
force, while the percent of white, non-Hispanic persons in the labor force
will decrease from 73.9 to 70.7 percent, according to the U.S. Department
of Labor. "Selection of superior talent is more important than ever. The
MPN Employer Network is a viable conduit that connects corporations
with the wealth of talent in the nation's minority workforce," said
Regina Lynch-Hudson, President of The Write Publicist & Co.
Forrester Research projects the online career sites industry, one of the
fastest-growing sectors on the Internet, will grow 40% annually from
$1.2 billion in 2000 to $7.2 billion in 2005.
MPN's valuable content is driving increased traffic and attracting
advertisers who want their messages to reach minority professionals.
"MPN is a colorful and insightful Internet resource for professionals seeking
new job opportunities, networking opportunities and innovative ways to build
their financial portfolio," added Denise Hendricks, Executive Producer at
NBC affiliate 11Alive WXIA-TV.
The local and national event postings allow minority business leaders
to stay connected. "Since MPN has evolved from existing newsletters, it
already has a national user community of thousands of subscribers," stated
Leona Barr-Davenport, President of the Atlanta Business League.
"Posting standard calendar events is absolutely free and helps professional
organizations reach the minority professional audience. There is also the
option to pay to have events featured atop the site's Home Page,
Metro Pages, or e-Newsletters."
Co-founders CJ Bland and Thomas Brooks are renowned network coalition
builders with a total of 30 years of experience in sales, marketing,
consulting, IT, entrepreneurship, and organizational leadership.
"The Career Center provides original articles related to management,
diversity, job hunting, hiring, networking, and interviewing," said
CJ Bland, MPN President. "Users also enjoy information on economic
development, entrepreneurship, small businesses, and real estate
development. The lifestyle content includes information on travel,
spirituality, health, literature, and other aspects of extraordinary living."
Contacts:
Thomas Brooks
Vice-President of Marketing
Minority Professional Network (MPN), LLC
Thomas@MinorityProfessionalNetwork.com
- OR -
CJ Bland
President
Minority Professional Network (MPN), LLC
CJBland@minorityprofessionalnetwork.com
MPN Main Office: 770-322-9323
For a PDF presentation, additional quotes, bios and photos:
www.MinorityProfessionalNetwork.com/Press_Room.htm
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