Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPDN) (“PDN” or the
“Company”), a developer and operator of online and in-person
networks that provide access to networking, training, educational,
and employment opportunities for diverse individuals, today
announced the return of the highly successful virtual career fair
produced with the International Association of Women (“IAW”), a
subsidiary fully owned by PDN, in honor of Women’s History Month.
The event, aimed at empowering women in the workforce, attracted
over 1,000 registered candidates, with an impressive turnout of 600
attendees, significantly surpassing last year’s attendance.
The event showcased two distinct pavilions:
- The Diversity Pavilion, open to candidates of all backgrounds
and levels of experience, featured 19 companies.
- The Engineering & Technology Pavilion, catering
specifically to experienced candidates screened for designated
roles featured 10 companies.
- Among the prominent companies participating were Internal
Revenue Service, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Acushnet, Comcast,
Abbvie, and Wells Fargo.
In addition to employer-branded booths, the event provided
engaging panel discussions, where women from PDN partner
organizations and clients led insightful conversations on
connecting with resources, navigating career challenges, and
thriving in the workplace. Attendees also had the opportunity to
enhance their resumes through workshops and individual reviews
provided by two expert resume reviewers.
Megan Bozzuto, Chief Marketing Officer at PDN and President at
IAW expressed her pride in supporting women and providing
resources, tools, and connections to help them thrive, stating,
“When we intentionally build programming and resources to serve
women, we encourage collaboration and open the door to equal
opportunities. I am thrilled to see the commitment to empowering
women from these employers and partners.”
Carrie Dunham, Vice President of PDN Events, emphasized the
importance of supporting women in the workplace and commended the
commitment of numerous employers to hiring female talent, saying,
“Supporting women in the workplace is essential, and we're thrilled
to see so many employers showing up here today.”
PDN will continue its efforts to support employers and empower
diverse job seekers through approximately 40 hiring events planned
for this year across multiple locations, affinity groups, and
demographics. For more information, please visit our website at
www.prodivnet.com.
About Professional Diversity Network, Inc.Professional Diversity
Network, Inc. (PDN) is a developer and operator of online and
in-person networks that provides access to networking, training,
educational and employment opportunities for diverse professionals.
Through an online platform and our relationship recruitment
affinity groups, we provide our employer clients a means to
identify and acquire diverse talent and assist them with their
efforts to recruit diverse employees. Our mission is to utilize the
collective strength of our affiliate companies, members, partners
and unique proprietary platform to be the standard in business
diversity recruiting, networking and professional development for
women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and disabled persons
globally.
For more about the company, please visit www.ipdn.comConnect
with us on social media www.linkedin.com/company/prodivnet
Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains
information about PDN's view of its future expectations, plans, and
prospects that constitute forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are made under the safe harbor
provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, as amended. All statements other than statements of
historical facts in this announcement are forward-looking
statements, including, but not limited to: any projections of
earnings, revenue, or other financial items; any statements
regarding the adequacy, availability, and sources of capital, any
statements of the plans, strategies, and objectives of management
for future operations; any statements regarding the future benefits
of the investment described in this release, including the
development of new revenue streams or the availability of
distributions on any securities; any statements relating to the
future reinstatement of the license described in this release by
the applicable regulatory authorities; any statements concerning
proposed new products, services, or developments; any statements
regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements
of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the
foregoing. In addition, there is uncertainty about the continuous
spread of the COVID-19 virus and the impact it may have on the
Company’s operations, the demand for the Company’s products, and
global economic activity in general. PDN may also make written or
oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC,
in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other
written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers,
directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not
historical facts, including statements about PDN’s beliefs and
expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, whether known
or unknown, and are based on current expectations and projections
about future events and financial trends that the Company believes
may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business
strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these
forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,”
“will,” “will make,” “will be,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,”
“estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,”
“endeavor to,” “is/are likely to,” or other similar expressions.
Further information regarding these and other risks is included in
our annual report and other filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All information provided in this
press release is as of the date of this press release, and PDN
undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements,
except as may be required under applicable law.
Press Contact for IPDN:Professional Diversity Network, Inc.Tel:
(312) 614-0950Email: investors@ipdnusa.com
Professional Diversity N... (NASDAQ:IPDN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jul 2024 to Aug 2024
Professional Diversity N... (NASDAQ:IPDN)
Historical Stock Chart
From Aug 2023 to Aug 2024