WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION

PIEDMONT TRIAD CHAPTER INTEREST & BRAINSTORMING MEETING

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MissionThe National Black MBA Association leads in the creation of educational opportunities and economic growth for African Americans.

Providing innovative programs to stimulate their intellectual and economic growth. 

Building partnerships with key stakeholders who help facilitate this growth .

Increasing awareness and facilitating access to graduate management education programs and career opportunities in management fields.

National Black MBA Association

Membership RatesAnnual rates cover membership for one full year from date of payment being received. 

Full & Associate: $125/year 

Student: $60/year 

Lifetime: $1,000 one time payment or 3 $350 installments over 3 years

Levels of Membership• Full - includes professionals with a

graduate degree in any particular field (MBA, MHA, MPA, MS, MA, JD, etc.).

Associate - includes professionals without a graduate degree but with extensive experience or entrepreneurial success.

• Student - status includes students enrolled in any graduate degree program. New/Renewing members need to submit evidence of matriculation into a graduate degree program (i.e. a copy of a current school ID card).

• Lifetime - status is granted to any member who makes the financial commitment to the full or associate lifetime status.

The Basics

• Date▫ April 12-14, 2013

• Location▫ African American Atelier

Friday, April 12 6-9 pm ▫Marriot Hotel (downtown Greensboro)

Saturday, April 13 10 am – 4 pm • Time▫ Friday Night

Meet & Greet Networking▫ Saturday

Conference & After Party▫ Sunday

Brunch

Schedule for the ConferenceFriday, April 12, 2013 High Profile Mixer (1-3 Speakers)6-9 pm

Saturday, April 13, 2013Carolinas Conference 9 -10 am Registration & Exhibitors 10 –11:30 am Welcome & First Speaker11:30 –12:30 pm Breakout Session (2 Speakers)12:30 pm -1:30 pm Lunch (Keynote Speaker)1:30-2:30 pm Breakout Session (2 Speakers)2:30-3:30 pm General Session (1 Speaker)3:30- 4 pm Closing & Exhibitors

Sunday, April 14, 2013 Brunch (1 Speaker)9 -11 am

Proposed Focal Areas

1. Professional Development2. Community Development3. Education & Scholarship4. Health & Wellness

Demographics

•Existing & New Members•Business Organizations•Other Clubs & Associations•Nonprofits•Higher Ed Institutions

(Colleges/Universities)•Greek & Masonic Organizations•Past Sponsorship Entities

Get to Work

•Write a list of at least

10 businesses that you

think would be great

sponsors•Write a list of at least 5

people you can invite to our meeting

Fundraising Ideas

•Dine & Donate•Gala and/or Party•Educational Events with Speaker•Sponsorship of Meetings by Businesses•Networking Events •Lunch and Learns•Black History Month•Bowling/Skating/Zumbathon/Walkathon•Membership Directory•Online Donation Site

Call for Speakers

•Dynamic Speakers•Successful in their field•Fit One or more of the Focal Areas

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, August 21 6- 7 pm

Tuesday, September 18 6-7 pm

Tuesday, October 16, 6-7 pm

Tuesday, November 27 6-6:30 pm Conference CallTuesday, December 18 6-6:30pm Conference Call

Call into 712-432-1438 Access Code 676383#

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 5:30-8 pm SynerG Nonprofit On Tap at Kickback Jacks1600 Battleground Avenue (FREE)

Saturday, August 11, 2012 11-2 pm Charlotte Chapter is hosting a Jazz Brunch (Free for Members $25 for Non-members

Thursday, September 6, 2012 6-9 pmRaleigh/Durham Chapter Meeting

Thank you for Attending! Email: CarolinasConf.TriadMBA@gmail.com 

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