The document summarizes the mission and activities of the Milwaukee chapter of the National Black MBA Association. The chapter aims to build intellectual and economic wealth in the African American community through various programs and partnerships. Key activities include professional development workshops, networking events, and community service initiatives like a mentoring program for high school students. Membership provides access to career resources and connections with local businesses and professionals.
1. Providing innovative programs to stimulate
the intellectual growth of our members.
Building partnerships with leading businesses,
education and community organizations who
share our vision or mission.
Increasing awareness of graduate management
education programs and facilitating access to career
opportunities in management fields.
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C
hartered in 1992, the Milwaukee
Chapter of the National Black
MBA Association continues to
strive to be the business organization
serving black professionals in
Wisconsin.
With over 80 current financial mem-
bers, the Milwaukee Chapter strives to
build intellectual economic wealth for
the African American community. Our
mission, reflective of our National
Association’s focus is to lead in the
creation of educational opportunities
and economic growth for African
Americans.
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Milwaukee Chapter is looking for
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expertise?
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important move in your career?
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Email: nbmbaa_milwaukee@ureach.com
2. What We Do
Chapter Executive Board
The chapter is governed by a group of
elected officers and appointed committee
chairs known as the Chapter Executive Board
(CEB). Led by the President, the CEB’s
primary role is to ensure the chapter offers
programming aligned with the National
Black MBA Association’s® five channels of
engagement: Education, Career, Leadership,
Entrepreneurship and Lifestyle. CEB
meetings are held monthly and open to any
Milwaukee chapter member in good
standing (e.g. dues are current).
Professional Development
We care about our members’ professional
success. Professional development
workshops are offered to help our members
develop their full professional potential.
Maximize your career outlook by taking
advantage of this valuable membership
benefit. Employers regularly turn to the
Milwaukee chapter throughout the year to
recruit and hire new talent and leaders. We
partner with local and nationally known
business leaders and experts to bring you
the latest tools and information members
need to be successful from entry level to the
C-Suite.
Networking
Learning takes place in many different
settings. Recognizing this truism, the
NBMBAA Milwaukee offers various
networking events to allow members to
become better acquainted with other
members as well as our many strategic
partners.
Community Service
The Chapter has a long history of giving back
to the Milwaukee community where our
members work, live and play. This
commitment to community is lived out
through collaborating with our corporate,
educational and other non-profit partners.
Community engagement activities include:
Coordinating a Leaders of Tomorrow®
mentoring program
Awarding college scholarships to YMCA
Teen Achievers Program
Partnering with Black Child
Development Institute – Milwaukee
Affiliate and UW-Milwaukee to host
Entering the College Zone
Paying travel costs for a Center for
Teaching Entrepreneurship teen to
attend Black Enterprise Entrepreneur’s
conference
Donating food and toys to House of
Peace
Participating in United Negro College
Fund Walk/Run
Chapter
Quick
Facts:
No. of Active Members: 72
Programs: Leaders of To-
morrow, View from the Top
Membership Composition:
47% Full, 2% Associate, 27%
Graduate Student, and 3%
Lifetime
No. of General Body Meet-
ings per Year: 6
Corporate Partners:
Wisconsin Fresh Coast Con-
sortium: American Family
Insurance, Aurora
Healthcare, GE Healthcare,
Harley-Davidson, Johnson
Controls, Kohler Company,
ManpowerGroup, BMO Har-
ris Bank (formerly M&I
Bank), Northwestern Mutu-
al, R.W. Baird, S.C. Johnson
University of Wisconsin -
Madison
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3. Become a Member
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Membership Types:
Professional Membership - NBMBAA® members who hold an MBA or other advanced degree. Professional members receive
job matching for professionals, a one-year subscription to Black Enterprise and Black MBA magazines, a discount at the annual
conference & exposition after one full year of membership, and access to:
Resunate – a free online resume review service
Partner events and discounts.
Industry trends and thought leadership through webinars, articles and global business news.
$150.00 / Year
Associate Membership - NBMBAA® members who possess significant experience in business or entrepreneurship (No graduate
degree required). Associate members receive job matching for professionals, a one-year subscription to Black Enterprise and
Black MBA magazines, a discount at the annual conference & exposition after one full year of membership, and access to:
Resunate – a free online resume review service
Partner events and discounts.
Industry trends and thought leadership through webinars, articles and global business news.
$150.00 / Year
Student Membership - NBMBAA® members who are enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program. Student
members receive job matching for professionals, a one-year subscription to Black MBA magazine, a discount at the annual
conference & exposition after one full year of membership, and access to:
Resunate – a free online resume review service
Partner events and discounts.
Industry trends and thought leadership through webinars, articles and global business news.
Requirements: All students must be actively enrolled in a college or university (undergraduate or graduate). Enrollment
documentation is required during application process.
$75.00 / Year
To renew your membership or start your membership, please contact the Membership Committee at
nbmbaa_milwaukee@ureach.com
4. Committees
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About the National Black MBA Association
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to develop partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual
and economic wealth in the black community. In partnership with over 400 of the country's top business organizations, the association
has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector. Yet all of NBMBAA's partners have one thing in
common: they are all committed to the organization's goals and values.
Vision
The National Black MBA Association will be the premier business organization serving Black professionals
Mission
The National Black MBA Association leads in the creation of educational opportunities and economic growth for African-Americans.
We serve to:
Provide innovative programs to stimulate their intellectual and economic growth
Build partnerships with key stakeholders who help facilitate this growth
Increase awareness and facilitate access to graduate management education programs and career opportunities in management
fields.
Governance – Update/revise the Milwaukee Chapter By-Laws
and Policies and Procedures manual on an as needed basis.
Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) – Design and launch a mentoring
program to inspire high-potential high school toward greater
achievement.
Marketing – Develop marketing and public relation strategies
to support and market our chapter events and initiatives.
Membership – Recruit and retain new, renewing, and transfer
members to the Chapter.
Professional Development – Provide targeted, quality
professional leadership and development programs for our
members.
Social – Plan and execute social/networking events for our
members.
Strategic Partners – Identify, recruit and maintain corporate
partners to support the chapter and the National
Organization.
Technology – Provide a vehicle for communication and
outreach to/for our members, strategic partners and
communities.
For more information on any of these committees or to get
involved, please send an email to:
nbmbaa_milwaukee@ureach.com
Committees are the lifeblood of the Milwaukee Chapter. They develop and implement our innovative
programming. Get involved!