Friday Keynote Luncheon: Inside the Leader's Studio
Join us for an intimate, one-on-one conversation with Robert L. Johnson, Chairman of The RLJ Companies & Founder of Black Entertainment Television, as he offers insights and commentary on his iconic career.
*Note: Luncheon tickets are included with Full Conference registration. To attend if you do not have a full registration, visit main registration on level 2 and purchase tickets.
Noon-2:00 p.m.
GRBCC, Grand Ballroom

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Don't Miss the NBMBAA Annual Membership Meeting and Reception
NBMBAA Members are invited to come and network with chapter and NHQ leadership, hear the state of the organization, see the chapter awards and the passing of the torch to next year's Conference host city.

And... NBMBAA has something new coming soon. Stay tuned...

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Americas, Ballroom of the Americas AB

Not a Member? Get to Know the NBMBAA
Not a National Black MBA Association member yet? You should be. Come and get to know us 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.
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom A

 

Friday, September 13

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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Employment Network Hours
by appointment
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
GRBCC, Hall E

Merchant Arts Fair
Hilton Americas
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Career Expo Hours
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
GRBCC, Halls C-D

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

Take the Stage
GRBCC, Room 310 ABDE

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Networking: Financial Services
GRBCC, Room 330 AB

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Friday Keynote Luncheon: Inside the Leader's Studio
GRBCC, Grand Ballroom
Interviewer: Ed Gordon
Keynote Speaker: Robert L. Johnson
Noon-2:00 p.m.
GRBCC, Grand Ballroom

GENERAL SESSIONS
2:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Houston Excursions
Take a break and explore our host city with NBMBAA.

Houston Black History Tour
Includes the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, the African American Library at the Gregory Lincoln School (one of the few African American libraries in the country) and Project Row House, which began in 1993 as a result of discussions among African-American artists who wanted to establish a positive, creative presence in their own community.

Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston is a place where people can experience space – from its dramatic history and exciting present to its compelling future. Space Center Houston is the only place on Earth that gives you an out-of-this-world journey through human adventures into space.

Why MBAs Should Consider Project Management Certification
GRBCC, Room 320 AD

NBMBAA Annual Membership Meeting and Reception
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Americas, Ballroom of the Americas AB

Get to Know the NBMBAA
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom A

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

Friday Night Entertainment
9:00 p.m. - Midnight
GRBCC, General Assembly Theater

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

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Thank You to Our Wifi Sponsors?
WiFi in the GRBCC is free and open this year. Just connect to the NBMBAA HOTSPOT (no password required) and open your browser to the landing page. Thanks to our sponsors for making this happen!

Main Convention Center wifi sponsored by



Career Expo floor wifi sponsored by

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Coming Saturday

Farewell Brunch
Hilton Americas, Ballroom of the Americas
9:00 a.m. - Noon

Merchant Arts Fair
Hilton Americas
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Houston Chapter Farewell Day Party
Green Street (Lucky Strike & 3rd Floor Atrium)
1201 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77002
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Visit the Houston Booth, GRBCC Level 2 to purchase tickets or buy online

 

Become a global citizen to improve the trajectory of your career, speakers told attendees at a Thursday morning panel titled "Global Game Changers: Energizing the Next Generation."

"There is now a global workforce and many multinationals are looking for employees like you to compete in these markets," said Orlando Ashford, president of the talent business segment at Mercer.
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Julian Duncan was introduced to the NBMBAA during his first year of business school at Rice University when Houston hosted the national conference. "I secured an internship with IBM at the Career Expo," says Duncan. "The following year at the conference in the San Diego I connected with Nike and my career journey began."
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As of June 2013, LinkedIn reports more than 225 million acquired users in more than 200 countries and territories.

Why should LinkedIn be important to you? Because 60 million other professionals are using it. It is 'THE' social media site for business networking. And most importantly, it is a growing phenomenon that our career or business success depends on managing our own personal brand. LinkedIn gives you an excellent platform to do just this.
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A blue ribbon panel of executive search firm leaders offered advice on how to make yourself visible to search firms and what to expect when working with a recruiter.

Billy Dexter, partner at Heidrick & Struggles, moderated the panel, which included Victor Arias Jr., senior client partner and global leader of diversity and inclusion for Korn/Ferry International, Dwain Celistan, executive recruiter of the global diversity practice for DHR International, Darrell James, principal of James and Jordan, and Ginny Clarke, principal of Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions.
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The talk show-style stage set-up was the perfect setting for the lively, informative discussion of courageous leadership at the Town Hall Luncheon on Thursday.

Moderated by Star Jones, attorney, author, television host and commentator, the panel explored the traits and definitions of courageous leadership by discussing their personal journeys and experiences. Panel members were Bonnie St. John, Olympic medalist, leadership consultant and author; Benjamin Crump, attorney; and Catherine LeBlanc, business and education consultant.
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What's the recipe to turn passion and purpose into profit? Start with passion and a plan, add a heaping of risk-taking, plenty of hard work and a laser focus. Mix these winning ingredients to flourish as an entrepreneur or in a career, said a successful celebrity caterer and network executive.

Chef Roblé Ali, who has his own show on Bravo, and Constance Orlando, BET Network’s vice president of original programming, shared what worked for them during Thursday’s "Recipe for Success: Passion, Purpose, Profit" session presented by Nationwide Insurance.
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