Greater Philadelphia Professional Network (GPPN)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: David M. Hallowell
hallozone@yahoo.com
267-978-5028

GAY PROFESSIONALS LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE

Philadelphia, June 13, 2002 -- The Greater Philadelphia Professional Network (GPPN) launched today its new website.

"The new, edgier design is proof positive that GPPN is not your mother's social club," said GPPN President Thom Cardwell. "We mean business."

In March of 1993, Scott Laughlin, a 29-year-old account executive at Boston Coach, spearheaded efforts to start GPPN with then Assistant Deputy Mayor John Herzins. Nine months later, the organization had over 120 members.

GPPN has since doubled in size and has hosted events throughout the city, including one at The Prime Rib with Temple University President David Adamany and another at City Hall for gay and lesbian members of city government.

The new website designed by GPPN Vice President David Hallowell contains information about the organization, referrals to gay-friendly businesses throughout the greater Philadelphia region, an online newsletter, links to pertinent community organizations, and information on a variety of business and career development issues.

For more information, visit www.GPPN.org.

GPPN is an acronym for the Greater Philadelphia Professional Network. Its mission is to provide a social, career and business development channel for the gay professional community. Members reside in PA, NJ, and DE and represent a diverse array of industries and professional experiences. They have found clients, employment opportunities, the fellowship of friends, and the knowledge to grow and succeed.

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