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Welcome
to the Minority Professional Network (MPN), the premiere
Career, Economic, and Lifestyle Connection™ for progressive professionals. The MPN web
portal is regularly frequented by hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs,
consumers, community leaders, corporate executives, politicians, students and other
diversity professionals and women located across the USA and around
the world.
In addition, MPN
promotes, coordinates or presents a number of offline professional events during
the year which offer excellent networking opportunities with hundreds to
thousands of
business professionals, students and entrepreneurs in attendance.
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MPN in the News |
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Date |
Media Source |
Click Below for The Details |
| April
2007 |
Atlanta
Journal - Constitution (AJC) |
MPN and CEO CJ Bland featured in
AJC Article |
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May 2006 |
Radio Show - Personal Urban
Financial Services |
Feature Interview with MPN Co-Founder Thomas
Brooks |
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April 2006 |
Press coverage of new book: A
Wealth of Family: An Adopted Son's International Quest for
Heritage, Reunion and Enrichment by MPN Co-Founder Thomas Brooks |
Online Media Kit for the Book
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A Wealth of Family |
| July
2005 |
Rolling
Out Magazine |
MPN and CEO CJ Bland featured in
Rolling Out Article |
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Spring
2004 |
SMITHbusiness
(A
publication of the Robert H. Smith School of Business - University of
Maryland) |
Feature Article on Maryland MBA Alum and MPN Co-Founder Thomas Brooks |
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September 3, 2003 |
BET.com
article What Goes Around: Building Workplace Bridges |
MPN Executive VP Thomas Brooks quoted
extensively in the article |
| February
15, 2003 |
MPN TV Interview on "Cafe Central" Public Access
Station (Atlanta, GA) |
Interview
and Discussion with MPN CEO CJ Bland about Origin and Focus of MPN,
and importance of MPN as an effective networking resource |
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January 25, 2003 |
MPN Co-Founder Thomas Brooks on
Philadelphia's "Acres of Diamonds"
Radio Talk Show with Dave Warren of WHAT
1340 AM |
Interview
and Discussion about
Economic Development in the Minority Community |
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October 2002 |
NSBE Magazine (National Society of Black
Engineers) |
NSBE Members Bland and Brooks Make Major Contribution to Minority
e-Commerce |
| July
3, 2002 |
MPN on 'News/Talk
Live Morning Show" with Lawrence Bell on WAOK Talk Radio 1380 AM (Atlanta, GA) |
Extensive 2-hour Interview
and Interactive Discussion about
the Power and Importance of the Internet as an Effective Networking
Resource |
| July
2, 2002 |
MPN Radio Interview on
The Atlanta Black Agenda Business
Resource Center's Love 86/WAEC 860 AM |
MPN Featured on
"Powernomics" show hosted by Edith Campbell |
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May 2002
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Marketing to the Emerging Majorities
(National) |
MPN
Described
in the New and Redirected Products Alert as a 'Virtual Networking
Experience.' |
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May 2002 |
Feature on
Career Communication's BlackEngineer.com web site |
Feature article describing MPN's successful
launch. |
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April 23, 2002
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MPN on the Career Communication Group
"Digital Journey" on Internet Radio (National) |
MPN Featured on the
"Digital Journey" Program. Click Here to Listen to the Show. |
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April
23, 2002
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MPN on 'Midday Atlanta
Live' show with Jean Ross on WAOK Talk Radio 1380 AM (Atlanta, GA) |
Extensive Interview about
MPN and How the Website Connects Entrepreneurs with the Community |
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April
4, 2002 |
MPN Radio Interview on WCLK 91.9 FM (Atlanta, GA) |
Coverage of MPN, its Subscriber Growth and its
Community Partnerships |
| March
2002 |
Top 100
Black Sites Worldwide |
MPN Featured in "Top
10" |
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March
2002 |
The Hispanic PR
Monitor (Miami, FL) |
See Page 8, Top of Column 3 of this Important
Hispanic Publication |
| March
28, 2002 |
The San Bernardino
(CA) American News |
Extensive Feature
Article in Southern California |
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March 19, 2002 |
The
Philadelphia (PA) Tribune |
MPN Featured in Business Section |
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March 9, 2002 |
Click2NewSites.com (National) |
Online Coverage of the MPN National Launch |
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March 7, 2002 |
El
Observador (San Jose, CA) |
Coverage in the #1 Bilingual Newspaper
in the San Francisco Bay Area |
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March 6, 2002 |
Atlanta
(GA) Journal
Constitution |
Featured in Business Section under
"Tech Talk" |
| March
1, 2002 |
MPN TV Interview on Dekalb County (GA)
Public Access Channel |
MPN Featured on
"Let's Talk Dekalb" show hosted by Lance Robertson |
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December 11, 2001 |
MPN TV Interview on
NBC Affiliate 11Alive WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) |
Pre-Launch TV Coverage |
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Quotes About MPN |
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"The MPN Employer Network is the
diversity destination of choice for employers looking for highly
qualified and talented minority and women business
professionals. Verizon Wireless understands the strategic value of
adding such diverse talent and our company is very impressed with the
quality and quantity of talent seeking job opportunities through the
MPN Career Center."
Katrina Johnson,
Staffing Consultant/Human Resources,
Verizon Wireless
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"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."
Tina M. Smith, College Relations Manager/Global Recruiting,
Corning Incorporated
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"The official launch of the Minority
Professional Network web site is significant because it is an
acknowledgement of the power of information and communication in the
minority community. Just as important, however, is the future of MPN
as it emerges as the two-way bridge to opportunity between the
majority and majority communities."
Irving Mitchell, Director of Business
Development, State of Georgia's Governor's Office
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“During a crucial period in economic
history, when selection of superior talent is more important than ever
before, the MPN Employment Network is a viable conduit that connects
corporations with the wealth of talent in the nation's minority
workforce. Online Networks such as MPN, which have a stronghold
on the pulse of minority achievers, are few and far between.”
Regina Lynch-Hudson, President of The
Write Publicist & Co.
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“Since
MPN is the evolution of existing newsletters it already has a user
community of thousands of subscribers across the USA. Posting
standard calendar events is free and will help organizations reach
minority professionals. There is also the option to pay to have
events featured atop the site’s Home Page, Metro Event Pages, or Metro
e-Newsletters."
Leona Barr-Davenport, President of the
Atlanta Business League
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"MPN
is a colorful and insightful internet resource for professionals
seeking new job opportunities, networking opportunities and innovative
ways to build their economic and financial portfolio. The website
also houses a wealth of information about happenings in cities across
the U.S. to keep today's movers and shakers in the know."
Denise Hendricks, Executive Producer,
11Alive News (NBC Affiliate WXIA-TV)
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"The Minority Professional Network
website and e-mail newsletters keep people informed about everything
from major job fairs to breaking local and national news."
Janita Poe, National Race & Demographics
Reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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"MPN provides a forum for entrepreneurial
exchange which includes news, resources and profiles of minority
businesses. This forum can help new businesses find capital,
employees, customers and other enablers of success."
Russell Griffin, Executive Director of the technology think tank
Minority Technology Entrepreneurs (MiTE) and CEO of Griffin MarCom
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"[MPN] has become a main source of
information for our group. Our members look forward to the weekly
updated information on employment and activities. It has taken a
lot of time, dedication and patience to continuously deliver a first
class networking source to the community. I would personally like to
thank MPN for its efforts."
Louise Ellen Alexander, President Black
Newcomers Network |
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MPN Offline Events
and Initiatives |
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Date(s) |
MPN Role |
Click Below for The Details |
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Feb 2003 |
MPN Communications Sponsor for April
2003 NIWCC Conference in Washington, DC |
April 2003 National Institute for Women
Corporate Conference in Washington, DC |
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Jan 27,
2003 |
MPN Hosts Exclusive ATL Super Bowl Bash
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5th Annual ATL Super Bowl Bash |
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Jan
15-16, 2003 |
MPN Communications Sponsor for NIWLF
Conference in Washington, DC |
National Institute of Women in Law Firms
Conference |
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Jan -
Dec , 2003 |
MPN Partners with National Job Fairs to
Sponsor 300+ U.S. Career Fairs in 2003 |
MPN Partners with National Job Fairs to Sponsor
300+ U.S. Career Fairs in 2003 |
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Dec 6,
2002 |
MPN Communications Sponsor for NSHMBA
3rd Annual Awards Fiesta |
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) 3rd
Annual Awards Fiesta |
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Nov 27,
2002 |
MPN Holiday Kickoff and Shareef Toys
for Kids Drive |
MPN Holiday Kickoff and Shareef Toys for Kids
Drive |
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Nov 20,
2002 |
MPN Communications Sponsor for FBI
Career Building Information and Networking Event |
MPN Communications Sponsor for FBI Career
Building Information and Networking Event |
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Nov 4,
2002 |
MPN Communications Sponsor for Gate
City Bar Association Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony |
MPN Communications Sponsor for Gate City Bar
Association Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony |
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Oct 24,
2002 |
MPN Presents An Evening of Upscale
Networking |
MPN Presents An Evening of Upscale Networking |
| Oct 10-13,
2002 |
MPN
Co-Founder CJ Bland, featured panelist at the
3rd Annual African-American Leadership Conference in New Orleans |
The 3rd Annual African-American Leadership
Conference - "Pressing Forward From Mediocrity to Might" (MPN
Co-Founder CJ Bland, Panelist) |
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Oct 5, 2002 |
Official Communications Sponsor for NBMBAA-Atlanta Annual Black Tie
Gala hosted by Evander Holyfield |
National Black MBA - Atlanta Annual Black Tie
Extravaganza - Scholarship & Awards Presentations hosted by Evander
Holyfield |
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Sep 19-21, 2002 |
Booth Exhibitor and Official Communications Sponsor for National Women
of Color Conference in Atlanta |
National Women of Color in Technology, Sponsored
by IBM - Special Discounts to MPN Subscribers |
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Sep 4, 2002 |
Official Communications Sponsor for "Gerald Albright" Got Jazz Series
Concert |
Omega Media Presents the TWD (Tommy W. Dortch)
Got Jazz Series- FREE Gerald Albright Concert |
| Aug 8,
2002 |
Official Communications Sponsor for NBMBAA & 100 BMOA Event |
National Black MBA Association, Inc. & 100 Black
of America , Inc. Present the 2002 Economic Issues Summit |
| Aug 7, 2002 |
Official Communications Sponsor for "Mike Phillips" Got Jazz Series
Concert |
Omega Media Presents the TWD (Tommy W. Dortch)
Got Jazz Series- FREE Mike Phillips Concert |
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Aug
5-6, 2002 |
Booth Exhibitor and Official Communications and Diversity Sponsor for
BrassRing.com Talent Conference in Santa Clara, CA |
BrassRing.com Talent, Career and Innovation
Conference - Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center |
| Aug 5,
2002 |
MPN's
President/CEO - CJ Bland presents on "Innovation in Technology
Marketing and Virtual Networking: Maximizing e-Commerce Possibilities" in
Santa Clara, CA |
BrassRing Talent Conference-Silicon Valley
featuring FREE Seminar Presentations from Cisco, Intel, Oracle, Sun,
... and MPN's President/CEO - CJ Bland |
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Aug
4, 2002 |
People of Power Business Network
(Featuring MPN Co-Founder Thomas Brooks) |
People of Power Business Network (Featuring MPN
Co-Founder Thomas Brooks) |
| Jul 17, 2002 |
Official Communications Sponsor for "Kim Waters" Got Jazz Series
Concert |
Omega Media Presents the TWD (Tommy W. Dortch)
Got Jazz Series- FREE Kim Waters Concert |
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Jun 5, 2002 |
Official Communications Sponsor for "Rick Braun" Got Jazz Series
Concert + Sneak Preview Season Premiere of Soul Food |
Omega Media Presents the TWD (Tommy W. Dortch)
Got Jazz Series- FREE Rick Braun Concert |
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May 24, 2002 |
Requested special communications
disseminator for Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and City
of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs 25th Anniversary Atlanta Jazz
Festival |
Invitation from Mayor Franklin's Office -
Special Evening with Ray Charles During 25th Anniversary of the
Atlanta Jazz Festival |
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May 1, 2002 |
Official Communications Sponsor for "Jonathan Butler" Got Jazz Series
Concert at Atlanta's Centennial Park |
Omega Media Presents the TWD (Tommy W. Dortch)
Got Jazz Series- FREE Jonathan Butler Concert |
| Apr
6, 2002 |
Communications sponsor for Miss Black Atlanta USA Scholarship Program |
Miss Black Atlanta U.S.A. Scholarship Pageant |
| Apr
5, 2002 |
Sponsored with National Black MBA
Association - Atlanta, WCLK Radio (91.9 FM) |
Sneak Preview of Jomandi Production's "Dance on
Widow's Row" to benefit MBA Scholarship Fund |
| Mar
26, 2002 |
Communications sponsor for NAACP Diversity Career Fair event |
NAACP Diversity Career Fair
Georgia World Congress Center |
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Mar 1, 2002 |
Requested special communications
disseminator for Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
event hosted by Gene Norman - WGCL-TV |
Meet the Media Day - Taboo Bistro & Bar, Cystic
Fibrosis Fundraiser |
| Feb
3, 2002 |
Sponsored
with Partypromotions, VIPatlanta, Rod Da Que Productions |
ATL 4th Annual Super Bowl Fiesta
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| Jan
31, 2002 |
Communications sponsor for Spelman
College Business Society event |
Successful and Prominent Women of Influence in
Atlanta - A Roundtable Discussion |
| Jan 27, 2002 |
MPN's CJ
Bland speaks to NASHEA-B models about entrepreneurship, business
development and wealth accumulation |
MPN's CJ Bland speaks to NASHEA-B models about entrepreneurship,
business development and wealth accumulation |
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Jan 19, 2002 |
MPN
Co-Founders (CJ Bland and Thomas Brooks) featured speakers at
Association of Kenyan Professionals in Atlanta (AKPA) meeting |
AKPA Meeting Featuring MPN Co-Founders (CJ Bland
and Thomas Brooks) as Guest Speakers |
| Dec
31, 2001 |
Sponsored
with Uplift Enterprises |
MPN / Uplift
Ninth
Annual New Years Eve Extravaganza at Turner Field (Atlanta, GA)
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| Dec
29, 2001 |
Communications sponsor for National Black
MBA Association - Atlanta Chapter & Atlanta Development Authority
event |
Salute, Tribute and Celebration to Outgoing
Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell |
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Dec 12, 2001 |
Sponsored with Minority Technology
Entrepreneurs (MiTE) |
MPN Site
Launch Party at Resource Forum (Atlanta, GA) |
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EXECUTIVE CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Mr. C. J. Bland
President & CEO
Phone:
+1 (770)
322-9323
CLICK
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to send e-mail to C. J. Bland.
Minority Professional Network,
Inc.
(MPN)
P.O. Box 55399
Atlanta, GA 30308-5399
USA
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