In preparation for the 2013 Carolinas Conference which will be held in Greensboro, NC by National Black MBA Association Piedmont Triad Chapter, Our Business Development Chair, Chisa D. Pennix-Brown, MBA has compiled the preliminary event production slideshow. This presentation will familiarize you with the organization as a whole while providing insight on how you can be a part of the Conference.
1. WELCOME TO THE
NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION
PIEDMONT TRIAD CHAPTER
INTEREST & BRAINSTORMING MEETING
2. Agenda
• Please Turn Phone on Silent
or Vibrate
• Hi My Name is…
• Are you a member?
• Ask Questions & Give
Suggestions
• Commit to Help with this
conference
3. Mission
The 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.
4. Levels of Membership
• Full - includes professionals with a National Black MBA
graduate degree in any particular
field Association
(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 Membership Rates
program. New/Renewing members Annual rates cover membership for
need to submit evidence of one full year from date of payment
matriculation into a graduate being received.
degree program (i.e. a copy of a
current school ID card). Full & Associate: $125/year
• Lifetime - status is granted to any
member who makes the financial Student: $60/year
commitment to the full or associate
lifetime status. Lifetime: $1,000 one time payment or
3 $350 installments over 3 years
5. 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
6. Friday, April 12, 2013 High Profile Mixer (1-3 Speakers)
6-9 pm
Saturday, April 13, 2013 Carolinas Conference
9 -10 am Registration & Exhibitors
10 –11:30 am Welcome & First Speaker
11:30 –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
7. Proposed Focal Areas
1. Professional Development
2. Community Development
3. Education & Scholarship
4. Health & Wellness
8. Demographics
• Existing & New Members
• Business Organizations
• Other Clubs & Associations
• Nonprofits
• Higher Ed Institutions (Colleges/Universities)
• Greek & Masonic Organizations
• Past Sponsorship Entities
9. 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
10. 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
11. Call for Speakers
• Dynamic Speakers
• Successful in their field
• Fit One or more of the Focal Areas
12. 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 Call
Tuesday, December 18 6-6:30pm Conference Call
Call into 712-432-1438 Access Code 676383#
13. Wednesday, August 8, 2012 5:30-8 pm
SynerG Nonprofit On Tap at Kickback Jacks
1600 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 pm
Raleigh/Durham Chapter Meeting
14. Thank you for Attending!
Email: CarolinasConf.TriadMBA@gmail.com
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Twitter: CarolinasConf
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