DIVERSENATION.COM REACHES REGISTRATION MILESTONE

Web site connecting consumers with businesses, salespeople, and independent contractors has registered over 500 members.

Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (PRWEB) August 21, 2003 -- DiverseNation.com, a Web site promoting minority and women-owned businesses, has reached a milestone in the companys history; five-hundred members have joined the online marketplace.

DiverseNation.com was created to inspire commerce for traditionally underutilized businesses, like minority or women-owned operations. It is the only Web site allowing users to locate potential providers using a specific gender or ethnic group as criteria. It serves as an e-procurement tool -- an online mechanism connecting purchasers and sellers of supplies and services -- for individuals and businesses seeking a particular commercial service.

The site is currently offering free registration and membership -- referred to as citizenship. Registered businesses, commissioned salespeople, and independent contractors become dCitizens and receive a free directory listing on the site, categorized by their business type, ethnic group, and gender. Consumers also register and use the site free of charge.

The response to the site has been amazing," said DiverseNation.com Principal and Founder Andrew Gilmore. In the past month alone we have seen citizenship skyrocket with the addition of businesses like employment agencies, general contractors, computer services, cleaning services, jewelers, travel agencies, and financial consultants just to name a few. This achievement is a testament to the concept of DiverseNation.com."

The site provides a free online directory of minority-and women-enterprises.

Two months ago, DiverseNation.com announced its online-procurement system called dBids (Diverse Bidding System), connecting buyers with service providers and vendors. This unique service enables businesses and consumers to post projects or supply requests, communicating via public or private message boards throughout the bidding process. The site also facilitates financial transactions through its full-service invoicing and payment system.

To join the DiverseNation.com online community with access to business directory and the online-procurement system, visitors should go to www.DiverseNation.com and click Join the Nation."

About DiverseNation.com
DiverseNation.com is a Web site promoting commerce between its visitors and business entities like companies, independent contractors, and commissioned salespeople, based on ethnicity, gender, or religious affiliation. It was created to position traditionally underutilized businesses-like minority or women-owned businesses -- to consumers of a similar demographic, to help financially empower people within and across different communities.

Founded in 2002, DiverseNation.com is headquartered in Raleigh-Durham, NC, and serves visitors, businesses, and advertisers throughout the United States. The companys mission is to build the most robust marketplace for users to buy goods and services from, and sell goods and services to, businesses and individuals of each gender, ethnic group, and religion.

To access this unique e-procurement tool, go to www.DiverseNation.com.

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