Responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When was MPN's job board site launched?

In 1998, our job posting features and services commenced when CJ Bland founded and launched the JobConnection and ATLinfoConnection e-Newsletters.
In 2001, our online job posting services targeting DE&I/EEO/OFCCP employers, partners and job seekers were launched and initially powered by our Global portal website MinorityProfessionalNetwork.com, which is also accessible via mpnsite.com.
In 2010, our online job board functionality was migrated from the global portal to its own standalone website - mpndiversityjobs.com, which is also accessible via mpnjobs.com.

2. What are MPN's primary job board offerings for employers?

3. What standard features or benefits are included with MPN job posting packages?

All "fixed-quantity" and "subscription-based" job board packages include the following benefits and visibility aimed at maximizing exposure, clicks and applicants:

Job Board: Rotating featured job listing, standard job listing, standard employer profile page, standard employer logo, resume browsing and job alerts.
Email/Social Media (periodic. at our discretion): Social media visibility ads and Career Connection e-Newsletter listings

All "subscription-based" job board pans also include a featured employer logo and profile as a standard benefit.

3. Where can I find additional information about MPN's job posting rates and features?

Please click on the following links for additional information on our job board rates, offerings, features and sample clients:

5. What features or benefits are included with MPN's job posting packages?

4. Does MPN offer any additional DE&I recruiting or related services?

3. What are some key differentiators that set MPN apart from its competitors?

3. Where can I find additional information about MPN's other solutions?

3. What is the meaning of the acronym MPN?

2. When was MPN and its predecessor companies and services founded and incorporated, and by whom?

In 1998, C.J. Bland founded Bland Consulting Services, which offered technology and staffing services.
In 1998, Bland founded the ATLinfoconnection and JobConnection e-publications.
In 2001, Bland and Thomas Brooks formally incorporated Minority Professional Network, LLC.
In 2003, Bland and Brooks dissolved MPN, LLC and re-incorporated as Minority Professional Network, Inc.
In 2007, Bland bought out all shares owned by Brooks and became the sole shareowner of MPN until his wife, Shelley Bland, joined him as a shareowner in 2015.

2001: Global portal launched as www.MinorityProfessionalNetwork.com. Key features eventually included:
Job Posting featuring our job posting services (employers and job seekers)
Event Calendars (200+ U.S. cities, states,
Business Directory
, In 1998, C.J. Bland founded Bland Consulting Services, which offered technology and staffing services.

In 1998, C.J. Bland founded the ATLinfoconnection and JobConnection e-publications.
In 2001, C.J. Bland and Thomas Brooks formally incorporated Minority Professional Network, LLC.

2. When was MPN and its predecessor companies and services founded and incorporated, and by whom?

In 1998, C.J. Bland founded Bland Consulting Services, which offered technology and staffing services.
In 1998, C.J. Bland founded the ATLinfoconnection and JobConnection e-publications.
In 2001, C.J. Bland and Thomas Brooks formally incorporated Minority Professional Network, LLC.