Join the Los Angeles Professional Network (LAPN) along with 3 USC Marshall Graduate student organzations, Challenge for Charity and non-profit organization CLIMB (Creating Leaders In Mind & Body) for a grand evening that will benefit the youth programs and services of CLIMB and Challenge For Charity (which supports the Special Olympics and Junior Achievement). 

Hosted by Mario Singleton (MS Entertainment) + Curtis Jewell (MyCypher)

The first annual Black and White Ball will be hosted by Black Graduate Business Leaders, Black Graduate Student Network, CLIMB, Latino Graduate Student Association, and Challenge for Charity to provide an opportunity to network with graduate students from across Southern California and young urban professionals in the Los Angeles area. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to expand your professional network while raising funds for charity! 

Dress Code: Semi-Formal/Upscale Attire

Purchase pre-sale tickets for $20 here: http://www.marshall.usc.edu/clubs/bgbl/events.htm
Buy your tickets now! The event is expected to sell out! 

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Some of the most influential thinkers, entertainers, and political leaders of our time gather each year to discuss the State of the Black Union during Black History Month. Presented annually in February by Tavis Smiley Presents, the symposium was created to educate, enlighten and empower America by bringing people together and engaging them in thoughtful dialogue, leading the way to constructive action.

If you (and your colleagues) are interested in volunteering for the Los Angeles Professional Network @ the State of the Black Union, pls contact us at info@LAProfessionalNetwork.com

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Los Angeles Co-Chairs:

Elliott Petty & Ken Billups

(click flyers for more details // visit www.yp4obama.com // join facebook group)

Inauguration Event Chairs

The Young & Powerful Group Launch Event:
Lindsey Dendy, Jamila Boddie

Young & Powerful Presidential Brunch:
Kouri Marshall

Young & Powerful Political Forum and Roundtable Discussion:
Channing Hawkins

Young & Powerful Black Tie Gala & Awards Ceremony:
Madeline Mitchell

Young & Powerful Inauguration Semi-Formal:
Crystal Davis

Young & Powerful Inauguration Events Host Committee:

Adam Guthrie, Alaina Wilburn, Anthony Morrison II, Awnya Frazier, Bizunesh Scott, Blayne Sutton-Willis, Brandan Wilson, Brandon Nelson, Brenda Sutton-Willis, Brittany Gadsden, Brittany Merritt, Brittany Miller, Camelia Mazard, Cara Pearson, Cari Cooper, Carmen Orozco-Acosta, Chana Ewing, Charla Webster, Charles Groves, Christina Cue, Christopher Coes, Clarence Wardell II, Claudia Gibbs, Coco Hunter, Corey Ponder, Crown Productions, Inc, Darius Graham, Darla Bunting, Darren Goodson, Deanna Johnson, Deloris Carter, Dennis Howland, Devinya Rogers, Dina Perez, Dwayne Wilbert, Ebyan Addou, Erica Day, Erica Perkins, Errol D Allen II, Everett Miller, Francisco Ortiz, Harrison Endeavors, Henry North, Hinton Battle, Hodan Siad, Ingrid White, Jabriel Ballentine, Jacqueline Castain, Jacqueline Robinson, Jayce Hill, Jennifer Searfoss, Jerris Raiford, Johnnie Tangle III, Jon-Paul Coutourier, Kameelah Dixon, Kameron Matthews, Kara Beverly, Karen Van Kummer, Karl Riley, Katrese Wellman, Kelly Ifill, Kendra Mathias, Kenneth Gibbs, Kieja Minor, Kim Haney-Brown, Krista Shelton, Kristin Bolton-Keys, Krystal Coddett, La Kesha Richmond, Lakia Gray, LaShondra Myles, Latoya Parnell, Latrisha Huckaby, Laura Schultz, Laureicia Barnette, Lilit Paltajian, Linda Frazier, Lopez Matthews, Madeline Mitchell, Marcella Tillett, Marjorie Celeste Williams, Marques Jones, Marquis Hawkins, Mary McGurn, Maya Siggers, Melanie Middleton, Mia Brockett, Michele King, Miller Everett, Milton/Madeline Mitchell, Monique Peets, Morgan Grimes, N’Goundo Magassa, Natasha Wolcott, Neal Carter, Neosho Ponder, Ngwebifor Fobi, Nicholas Wiggins, Nicole Battle, Nicole Faison, Nicole Griffin, Oscar Mardis, Pia Clarke, Rebecca Thompson, Recardo Gibson, Rex Richardson, Robert Franklin, Ronald Holmes, Sanam Toossi, Season Miller, Shanelle Johnson, Shara Coutourier, Shayla Johnson, Sherice Perry, Sommer Murphy, Stacy Burnside, Stayce Harris, Stephen Harris, Suheily Natal, Tamika Samuel, Taahira Maynard, Taliah Givens, Tasha L. Davis, Tashea Brodgins, Terrell Holland, Tiffany Andrews, Tiffany Henry, Tiffany Tull, Tracy George, Tracy Nicholson, Trevor Scotland, Tya Winn, Ugochi Anaebere, Urban Cycle, Inc, Veda Bartlow, Vernon Mitchell, Whitney Jones, Willie Lyles

P R E S S   R E L E A S E // January 2009

To our esteemed professionals, 

We thank you for a very successful year of business and networking on behalf of downtownLAnetwork. Many relationships were built, numerous new job opportunities achieved, and a wide-array of new business partnerships were formed. From such successes, downtownLAnetwork has been approached by individuals, partnerships, and organizations with various business opportunities for expansion and development. Therefore, downtownLAnetwork has strategically aligned with selected professional organizations with aim to attract the necessary corporations which will broaden our growth. In doings so, we have decided to re-brand the company; as of January 2009 downtownLAnetwork will operate as the “Los Angeles Professional Network” (LAPN).

The focus and mission of Los Angeles Professional Network is consistent to downtownLAnetwork’s very successful professional networking mixers. Additionally, LAPN will introduce seminars, workshops, job fairs, and an interactive online community. 

Please look forward to upcoming news and events in the months ahead! We wish you all continued success.

Regards,

Los Angeles Professional Network // website under construction