pictured above: the ladies of PolitixLA.com, M. Celeste Williams + Ngwebifor Fobi

My wonderful friends Ngwebifor and Celeste (pictured above) are the two responsible for the entity affectionately known as Politix. They continue to furnish events that attract the progressive-minded demographic and through these efforts, they contribute to the betterment of the city from which I dwell. As you may [or may not] know, my sole purpose is to connect the progress and serve the community…so I’m behind their efforts 100% AND they’re cool people AND they are products of the HBCU experience!

I encourage you to visit their website and get connected. I plan to be in attendance of their upcoming shindig on Saturday (May 23)…hope to see you there. More info below:

Date/Time: May 23, 2009 at 9pm-1am

Location: Bond Street Lounge, Thompson Hotel

Event Description: A multi-cultural networking event, offering “movers and shakers” across LA County an unprecedented opportunity to connect!

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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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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

Happy New Year and thank you all for your patience, event photos of the recent 3rd Annual Holiday Gala have arrived…more importantly, we would like to sincerely thank all who attended and joined us in a funfilled evening. Good times had by all! To view all photos, follow instructions below:

♦ Visit www.climbinc.org // gallery // main menu // fundraisers and events // 3rd Annual Holiday Gala

♦ photography provided by NPhocus Photography, www.nphocusphotography.com

♦ Save the Date: CLIMB General Body Meeting Jan 31 // Professional Networking Mixer Feb 27

Thank you all for your patience, event photos of the recent 3rd Annual Holiday Gala have arrived…more importantly, we would like to sincerely thank all who attended and joined us in a funfilled evening. Good times had by all! To view all photos, follow instructions below:

♦ Visit www.climbinc.org // gallery // main menu // fundraisers and events // 3rd Annual Holiday Gala

♦ photography provided by NPhocus Photography, www.nphocusphotography.com

♦ Save the Date: CLIMB General Body Meeting Jan 31 // Professional Networking Mixer Feb 27

For important event info, visit www.OceansLA.com/info