Conference Chapter Resource Guide

Overview

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

Logistics

Event Location

George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas  Houston, TX 77010 www.houstonconventionctr.com

Co-Host Hotels

Hilton Americas Houston1600 Lamar St.Houston, TX 77010

Hyatt Regency Houston1200 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002

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Registration Dates

Early Bird Rates

May 1st – June 30th

Pre-Registration Rates

July 1st – August 15th

Onsite Rates

August 16th – September 14th

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Communicating the Theme

2012 Conference Theme

*When communicating or explaining the conference theme, please use the explanation below without embellishment

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Courageous Leadership: Owning Your Own Success

In today’s challenging business environment Courageous Leadership is the key for organizations and

executives to distinguish themselves from the competition. Courageous Leaders have the confidence

and integrity to make the right decisions even when it is difficult, to take risks on new ideas, and to take

ownership for the important work that success requires.

For the past 35 years, NBMBAA Conferences have provided opportunities for courageous leaders to get

the knowledge, access, and resources that are critical to stay on top. Whether you take advantage of

our world-class training, executive coaches, or famous career expo, join us in Houston in 2013 and you

will leave with the tools for Owning Your Own Success.

What’s New This Conference?

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When prompting in your local market, the national office has prepared the following which will be available for download from the Chapter Resource Page by Monday, July 1 for your use:

• jpegs, logo, etc.

• Double-sided full page print ad/flyers (postcard sized option available by August 1st)

• eBlast creative

Getting The Word Out

Chapter Website Chapter Events Chapter email communications

Chapter email distribution lists

Social Networks (e.g., Facebook,

LinkedIn, Twitter)

Embed links to national

homepage or conference

registration site

Print and distribute either full-sized or

postcard sized collateral

develop by NHQ

Embed links to national

homepage or conference

registration site in email

signature

eBlasts (using

unadulterated creative

developed by NHQ)

Share RSS feed for BlackMBA

Netwire

Share link to national

homepage or conference

registration site

Key Dates

Monday, July 1st Collateral Uploaded to Resource page

Monday, July 1st Award nominations due

Friday, July 5th Early Bird Registration closes

Friday, August 9th Conference Kick-Off Reception

Thurs., August 15th Pre-Registration closes

Wed., Sept. 11th Houston Chapter Kick-Off Event(sponsored by Houston Chapter)