Capital One Financial Joins OppsPlace.com to Increase Diversity Hiring
April 10, 2012 – Capital One Financial Corporation has joined OppsPlace.com as a corporate charter member to increase diversity and inclusion within its talent and supplier procurement selection pools. Capital One joins a list of companies with a commitment to creating employment and business opportunities within the minority community. “OppsPlace was created as an online network to connect minority professionals and minority businesses to large U.S. corporations,” said Robert L. Johnson, co-founder of OppsPlace. “I believe corporate America must do more to fully engage the minority community and OppsPlace makes it easier for this engagement to take place. I commend Capital One Financial Corporation for becoming one of our charter members and for making an affirmative statement that they are truly committed to increasing employment and business opportunities for minority Americans.” OppsPlace, LLC, is an online network for minorities looking to build net worth.