NBMBAA 31ST Annual Conference

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NBMBAA 31ST Annual Conference
Exposition September 22-26, 2009
Conference Highlights
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Empowering Visionaries

• Who We Are
• Our members are affluent, educated, and
  community-service focused.

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Empowering Visionaries

• NBMBAA is a self-selected affinity group
  dedicated to empowering visionaries through five
  channels of engagement

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• The NBMBAA Annual Conference and Exposition
  attracts more than 12,000 professionals and 450
  corporations. Our meeting forum stimulates
  discussion about education, diversity,
  professional development and career advancement
  for MBAs.

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Empowering Visionaries
There is no better place The Conference that
attracted over 12,000 of the best and the
brightest business minds in 2008 will now be held
in the perfect place to address rebirth and
revitalization.
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WEDNESDAY

• NBMBAA
• Leadership Institute
• Designed for corporate executives on the
  leadership track and our most dedicated learners,
  the NBMBAA Leadership Institute provides a
  full-day of learning and up-close interaction
  with some of todays most innovate and
  ground-breaking thinkers and doers in
  business.
• Space is limited for this highly-sought-after
  executive education experience.

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WEDNESDAY

• NBMBAA Entrepreneurial Institute
• For the second year, State Farm presents the
  NBMB AA Entrepreneurial Institute. This year we
  feature a new track for social entrepreneurs,
  along with our highly impactful growth track for
  existing business owners and startup track for
  those with the ambition and incentive to get
  started. Sign up for the supplier diversity
  match-making session.
• Compete to win our Innovation Whiteboard
  Challenge.
• 5 Minutes Could Mean 10,000

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THURSDAY - FRIDAY

• Career Fair Exposition
• New job opportunities driven by the federal
  stimulus plan, an array of franchise
  opportunities, and industry insights will be
  among the offerings filling the floor of this
  years Career Fair Exposition.
• Gain an edge via NBMBAA Career Success Network
  Center a must-do agenda item for anyone serious
  about succeeding in a tough and competitive
  environment.

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CONFERENCE JOB MATCH
If youre planning to attend Conference, youve
already taken a valuable step.  But once you are
on site, the sheer scale of the event can be
overwhelming.   CONFERENCE JOB MATCH allows you
to post your resume (openly or anonymously), and
review available positions online, giving you the
leg up on making your conference experience
successful. The earlier you post your resume
the better the chance you will have to get
selected for an interview. Interview space is
limited, so it's important to find the jobs that
interest you in advance and apply prior to
arriving at Conference.
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THURSDAY

• Black Men and Boys
• A National Black MBA Association Town Hall
• Thursday, September 24, 2009 945 1130 AM
• New Orleans, LA World Wide Web
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• This September at the NBMBAA 31st Annual
  Conference Exposition, the association will
  host the Second Annual NBMBAA Town Hall moderated
  by Radio and CNN personality Roland Martin. This
  years topic is Black Men and Boys and will
  feature a lively panel discussion and audience
  interaction in the auditorium and from around the
  nation via the World Wide Web. Participants will
  be enabled to talk, tweet, IM, blog and chat
  their opinions on this timely and topical issue.
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• WHY BLACK MEN AND BOYS?
• Black men and boys are hugging both ends of the
  spectrum as the highest achievers and the most at
  risk for failure within our society and the
  global environment. As an association focused on
  access to education, opportunities and resources,
  we feel responsible to shed light and identify
  strategies and solutions on one while uplifting
  the achievements and examples on the other.

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THURSDAY - FRIDAY

• General Sessions From town hall-style events to
  up-close panel discussions, explore our five
  channels of education, career, leadership,
  entrepreneurship and lifestyle with other full
  registrants, corporate partners and a variety of
  presenters during two full days of Conference
  programming. 

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WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY

• NBMBAA Chrysler National Case Competition
  Enter your business school to compete in the
  NBMBAA National Case Competition for scholarship
  dollars, recognition and school pride. Judged by
  senior executives from among our leading
  corporate partners, this is your opportunity to
  showcase your talent and ability against the best.

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WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY

• Leaders of Tomorrow (For High School Students)
  If you are a student, mentor or partner looking
  to shape the future of business, NBMBAA Leaders
  of Tomorrow offers year-round opportunities to
  get involved, including at Conference.

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THURSDAY - FRIDAY

• Collegiate Chapter ProgrammingFind out about
  special conference programming for college
  students and the growing number of NBMBAA
  Collegiate Chapters across the country. Network,
  learn skills, find out about internships, job
  opportunities, graduate programs and more.

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WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY

• Networking Connect and reConnect via a range of
  activities, including, corporate and alumni
  hospitality suites, major receptions, community
  service activities and social events.
• Start your Conference during our
  Connect/reconnect Welcome Reception and plan to
  attend this years members annual meeting,
  awards and breakfast.
• Say Farewell at the Saturday Brunch

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Useful Links on www.nbmbaa.org
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Useful Links on www.nbmbaa.org
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Useful Links on www.nbmbaa.org
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Host Chapter Activities

• The National Black MBA Association- LOT Golf
  Tournament
• View from TPC Louisiana's 18th Hole
• The National Black MBA Association- New Orleans
  Chapter is a non-profit organization concerned
  with creating educational opportunities for
  minority students. Please join us for golf
  tournament benefiting our Leaders of Tomorrow
  (LOT) Scholarship Fund for minority students who
  are pursuing undergraduate/graduate degrees in
  business.
• This event will be held on September 22, 2009.
  We will have a great day of golf at the
  beautiful TPC of Louisiana in Avondale, LA
  (www.tpc.com). The event will include a 4-person
  scramble, box lunch and awards receptions
  following the golf.Register now and remember to
  invite your friends to play. Just click on "Tell
  a Friend" and you can send them a link to this
  site automatically. The National Black MBA
  Association- New Orleans Chapter cannot award
  these scholarships without the financial support
  from our corporate sponsors and individual
  contributors. For more information, please visit
  www.nonbmbaa.org.