Local Chapters History of PTDN The first PTDN was started in the Seattle area in 1997 as a network of company and professional organization leaders with an interest in promoting workforce diversity. The first PTDN event was held at Microsoft on January 21, 1998, and was billed as a "Power Networking" evening, featuring a presentation on networking techniques and providing opportunities for companies to market career opportunities. Subsequently, several other networking events have been held featuring speakers, tabletop exercises, and employer/organization showcases.  Since this time, the PTDN has grown tremendously. The Puget Sound Chapter has been featured in several news articles in publications ranging from the Montreal Gazette to HR Magazine. Additionally, the concept has caught on in several other cities, spawning sister chapters in places as far away as the Bay Area, Portland, Detroit, Cedar Rapids, Twin Cities, Boston, and Washington D.C. The PTDN Puget Sound Chapter officially incorporated as a tax exempt organization in the year 2000. Please consider joining as we move forward in our partnership for diversity progress! PTDN Members Employer Partners Employer Members of PTDN are referred to as "Employer Partners". To qualify for PTDN membership, Employer Partners must be companies or government agencies that actively recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. Organization Partners PTDN's member organizations are referred to as "Organizational Partners" or "Affiliates". Affiliates are recognized organizations that promote and emphasize diversity in professional and technical fields; attract experienced practitioners; and support ongoing professional development through quality programs. Where both Professional and Student Chapters exist, the professional chapter shall hold membership in PTDN. If no professional chapter exists, then the student chapter may become a PTDN affiliate. Member Ethics Employer and Organization representatives shall not use PTDN involvement for personal gain. PTDN communications and membership lists are only to be used for conducting PTDN business or promoting the mission and activities of Organization Partners. PTDN Local Chapters San Francisco Bay Area, California   Boston, Massachusetts   Washington DC   Cedar Rapids, Iowa