[AEGIS LETTERHEAD]
February 28, 2013
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Professional Diversity Network, LLC |
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-181594) |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the above-referenced Registration Statement, and pursuant to Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Act), we hereby join in the request of Professional Diversity Network, LLC that the effective date of the Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will be declared effective at 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, on March 4, 2013 or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Pursuant to Rule 460 under the Act, we wish to advise you that we have distributed approximately 1050 copies of the Preliminary Prospectus issued February 13, 2013 (the Preliminary Prospectus) through the date hereof, to underwriters, dealers, institutions and others.
In connection with the Preliminary Prospectus distribution for the above-reference issue, the prospective underwriters have confirmed that they are complying with the 48-hour requirement as promulgated by Rule 15c2-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Very truly yours,
AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.
as Representatives
By: AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.
By: | /s/ Kevin Mckenna | |
Name: Kevin Mckenna | ||
Title: Chief Compliance Officer |