Representatives From the Robert Toigo Foundation to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell


ADVISORY, Nov. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --


 What:
 Sue Toigo, founder of the Robert Toigo Foundation, will preside over
 the NASDAQ closing bell.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When:
 Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET

 Contacts:
 Nancy Sims
 Nancy.Sims@toigofoundation.org

 Maura Allen
 press@toigofoundation.org
 415-305-3149

 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Jolene Libretto
 (646) 441-5220
 Jolene.Libretto@NASDAQOMX.com

Feed Information:

The Closing Bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on AMC-3/C-3 (ul 5985V; dl 3760H). The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Jolene Libretto at (646) 441-5220.

Radio Feed:

An audio transmission of the Closing Bell is also available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Ascent fiber 1623 as well.

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Webcast:

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Photos:

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About The Robert Toigo Foundation:

Committed to changing the face of finance for 20 years, the Robert Toigo Foundation inspires and supports minority MBAs as they earn their graduate degrees and pursue successful careers in the field of finance. Currently 800 strong, the Toigo Alumni network represents the best and brightest minority MBAs working in all sectors and all levels of leadership. Toigo is the only non-profit initiative that reaches pre-, current and post-MBA graduates in the field of finance. Toigo's "touch" with its MBA Fellows and Alumni spans their entire careers. As a catalyst for change within the finance arena, Toigo combines delivery of focused programs with thought leadership and advocacy efforts. Toigo-authored publications and surveys leverage the opinions of the Toigo Alumni network, other minority professionals and industry experts. The Foundation works closely with finance industry leaders to share thought leadership and other perspectives in an effort to create workplaces that will attract and retain diverse workforces. Toigo's work is championed by global and emerging finance organizations, public institutions and Fortune 500 corporations. More than 200 corporate and individual donors provide financial support to the Foundation, with hundreds of individuals volunteering as mentors and participants in Toigo programs.

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