The Network is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) effective April 1.

On September 11, hijackers in four jets attack the United States.

Second annual NEW Summit at P&G headquarters draws 125.

The Euro is introduced by the European Union.

Network launches first regional group in New England.

United States and allied forces invade Iraq.

Bill Grize named NEW Outstanding Diversity Champion.

Massachusetts becomes the first state to legalize gay marriage.

NEW Summit draws record crowd of 250 in Dallas.

Hurricane Katrina devastates the Gulf Coast.

Network celebrates fifth anniversary with 1,900 members and 38 sponsors.

Indra Nooyi becomes the first female CEO in PepsiCo history.

Network hosts first NEW Executive Leaders Forum in Dallas.

Great Recession, prompted by credit crisis, begins in December.

The first NEW Multicultural Workforce Conference is held in New York.

Barak Obama is elected first African American president of U.S.

Network launches new branding, website and best practices

Sweeping U.S. health care reform act signed into law.

Network launches NEW Canada, first region outside United States.

Gulf of Mexico oil spill is largest environmental disaster in U.S. history.