FEATURED EVENTS
Tonight at 7 p.m. – Welcome Reception
Kick off your Conference with an evening in the renowned Houston Museum of Natural Science at the NBMBAA Welcome Reception, today from 7-10 p.m. The Museum is not within walking distance of downtown so be sure to pick up a complimentary shuttle and take the opportunity to visit one of the top 10 most visited museums in the United States, featuring the Burke Baker Planetarium, Corkrell Butterfly Center and a fascinating variety of permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and much more.

Taking your own transport? The museum's address is 5555 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX
 
Wednesday, September 11

Moment of Silence
Please join us in a moment of silence this morning at 8:00 a.m. we remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

CertifiNOW PMP®/CAPM® Prep Course (Day 3)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hilton Americas, Room 330


NBMBAA Leadership Institute®

All Day
Hilton Americas

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NBMBAA Entrepreneurial Institute®
All Day
Hilton Americas

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NBMBAA Career Success Network Center®
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC) – Level 2 Concourse
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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NBMBAA/Chrysler Group LLC Case Competition
Registration and Preliminary Rounds
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
GRBCC, Room 362CF
Rooms for Preliminary Rounds vary.

NBMBAA® Welcome Reception
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030
7:00 p.m. - 10:oo p.m.

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Houston Chapter Welcome Event: The Htown Lounge
Join us for your welcome to Htown with music, dancing and networking.
Tickets: $20 (Cash Bar)
Get tickets here
9:00 p.m. - 1:oo a.m.

 

Download the 2013 Conference App
Keep Conference at your fingertips by downloading the 2013 Conference App to your tablet and smartphone. Enable push notifications to see special events, opportunities from exhibitors and more!
Download from your App store or use this link.



 
Take Advantage of Free Digital Subscriptions to Black EOE Journal, Professional WOMEN's Magazine and U.S. Veterans Magazine
The Black EOE Journal, Professional WOMAN’S Magazine and the  U.S. Veterans Magazine is proud to partner with NBMBAA to provide relevant information and resources on employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, business certification, higher education, health and wellness and more. To celebrate the years of this great partnership, DiversityComm, Inc. is offering a digital link to view the most recent magazines to all NBMBAA members.
 
Choose to download one, two or all three of these great publications – just as a little "thank you" to the all of you at NBMBAA for the great partnership. We look forward to an enduring relationship for years to come.

Free digital subscription to Black EOE Journal
Free digital subscription to Professional Women's Magazine

Free digital subscription to U.S. Veterans Magazine

 
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS
Coming Tomorrow

NBMBAA Career Success Network Center®
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC) – Level 2 Concourse
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Career Expo Ribbon Cutting
8:45 a.m.
George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC), Hall C


NBMBAA Member-Only Career Expo Hours*
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
GRBCC, Halls C-D
*You must be an NBMBAA member, as noted on your badge or with a member ribbon to enter the Career Expo floor during this time.

Career Expo Hours
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
GRBCC, Halls C-D

NBMBAA/Chrysler Group LLC Case Competition
Final Rounds
1:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
GRBCC, Room 352F

GENERAL SESSIONS
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Global Game Changers: Energizing the Next Generation
GRBCC, Room 310 ABDE

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How to Leverage Executive Search firms: Getting Positioned for Your Next Executive Role

GRBCC, Room 330 AB


Is the Wealth Choice YOUR Best Choice?
GRBCC, Room 320 AD


Primp Your Profile
GRBCC, Room 320 CF

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Town Hall Luncheon: Courageous Leadership
Noon-2:00 p.m.
GRBCC, Grand Ballroom
Moderator: Star Jones
Speakers: Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton, Bonnie St. John

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MEET THE EXPERTS WORKSHOPS
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Healthcare
GRBCC, Room 350 AD

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Recipe for Success: Passion. Purpose. Profit.
GRBCC, Room 361 ABDE

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Entrepreneurship – From Vision to Success
GRBCC, Room 350 CF

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Navigating Emerging Trends in Financial Services
GRBCC, Room 351 ABDE

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Charting a Successful Game Plan in the New World of Marketing: Lessons from the Field
GRBCC, Room 370 DEF

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Corporate Hospitality Receptions
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hilton Americas and Hyatt Regency

Club MBA

10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Hilton, Ballroom of the Americas

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Coming Friday

Get to Know the NBMBAA
Not a National Black MBA Association member yet? You should be. Come and get to know us this Friday, September 13, in the Hilton Americas. Find out everything NBMBAA has to offer, talk to Chapter officers and see your future with the nation's premier organization for African-American business professionals.
Friday, September 13, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Americas


 
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