The Professionals Expo, Tampa Bay's Inaugural "Reverse Job Fair", Welcomes Futurist Ed Barlow on September 12, 2002

The Professionals Network of Tampa Bay (ProNet Tampa Bay) and its Platinum Sponsor, the Tampa Bay Partnership, invite area businesses and professionals to join Ed Barlow, President of Creating the Future, Inc. in an innovative environment of learning and networking at The Professionals Expo, the region's first-ever "Reverse Job Fair" on September 12, 2002. The event will be held at the Hillsborough Workforce Tampa Center at 9215 N. Florida Avenue from 8:30am - 1:00pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 22, 2002

Contacts:

Judy Graham, Media Relations, ProNet Tampa Bay 813-930-7810

Peter Contardo, Interim Director, ProNet Tampa Bay 813-930-7810

The Professionals Expo, Tampa Bay's Inaugural "Reverse Job Fair", Welcomes Futurist Ed Barlow on September 12, 2002

Tampa, Florida - The Professionals Network of Tampa Bay (ProNet Tampa Bay) and its Platinum Sponsor, the Tampa Bay Partnership, invite area businesses and professionals to join Ed Barlow, President of Creating the Future, Inc. in an innovative environment of learning and networking at The Professionals Expo, the region's first-ever "Reverse Job Fair" on September 12, 2002. The event will be held at the Hillsborough Workforce Tampa Center at 9215 N. Florida Avenue from 8:30am - 1:00pm.

Barlow is a futurist and national workforce expert who has researched the Tampa Bay area and will present his insights into the economic, demographic, technological, and political influences shaping the future and how these are converging to create a potential economic and intellectual capital crisis throughout the region and beyond.

Created by ProNet Tampa Bay and hosted by Hillsborough Workforce Centers, guests and members will explore the future by attending informative sessions on current business and workforce topics, and visiting a unique "trade show floor" showcasing the benefits of ProNet Tampa Bay and the capabilities of its members.

As part of its ongoing commitment to the community, members of ProNet Tampa Bay will be collecting new and used tools and building supplies to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, its Community Partner for The Professionals Expo. Donations are welcomed.

There is no cost to attend The Professionals Expo, but registration is required and space is limited. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To register for the event or to find out more about ProNet Tampa Bay visit www.ProNetTampaBay.org or call 813-930-7810.

ProNet Tampa Bay, a volunteer, non-profit corporation, is dedicated to "Keeping Local Professionals, Local" by providing a sustainable career and economic development resource to benefit its member professionals, businesses and the entire Tampa Bay community.

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