[March 28, 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.
“Access to diverse
talent is crucial for competitiveness in the 21st century global
economy. The MPN Employer Network and Career Center allow hiring
companies and job seekers to find each other in a way that is cost
effective for the hiring companies, and convenient for the
job seekers. Corning
supports MPN as the new company leverages its intellectual capital,
leading from a position of customer value for forward-thinking
results,” said Tina M. Smith, College Relations Manager, Global
Recruiting, Corning Incorporated. 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.”
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