Columbus chapter MEMBERSHIP
Membership Information
As a five-time national Chapter of the Year award winner, the Columbus Chapter of the National Black MBA Association believes strongly in developing innovative programming that challenges our members, business, education, and community partners to push beyond current realities to maximize the potential for success.
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) strives to be an organization that leads in the creation of economic and intellectual wealth for the African American community. We operate around the three cornerstones of Education, Employment, and Leadership. Our mission as a professional membership organization of individuals with MBAs, advanced degrees, and entrepreneurs, is to increase the number as well as the reach of successful African Americans in the business community by:
• Providing innovative programs to stimulate intellectual and economic growth,
• Building partnerships with key stakeholders who help facilitate this growth, and
• Increasing awareness and facilitating access to graduate management education programs and career opportunities in management fields.
Some of the benefits of Columbus Chapter NBMBAA Membership include:
• Access to businesses and corporations in the Columbus, Central Ohio, and Midwest areas
• Networking opportunities
• Access to business owners and community leaders
• Entrepreneurship opportunities
• Professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and community service opportunities
• Event discounts
• Car purchase and rental discounts
• And so much more.
The Columbus Chapter hosted several career, professional development, and family events this year including the Abbott Career Connect, a Clippers Game at the new Huntington Park, a Networking Event in conjunction with other professional organizations, and our annual Resume Critique Workshop
If you have any questions about membership, chapter events, or require any additional information, please contact the chapter at columbusmba@columbusbmba.org. We look forward to meeting you at our next event...and don't forget to bring a friend!!
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Membership Options:
• Full Membership - $125 Annually
Eligibility for full membership into the National Black MBA Association, Inc. requires you be a graduate of a Masters of Business Administration program or other advanced management degree program (MBA, MHA, MPA, MS, MA, JD, etc.)
• Associate Membership - $125 Annually
Associate membership status is available to business professionals and entrepreneurs with at least five years of management experience or three years of business ownership
• Student Membership - $60 Annually, Limited to two (2) years
Student members must be enrolled in an MBA or other advanced management degree program such as: MS, MPA, MHA, JD, or Ph.D. New/Renewing members need to submit evidence of matriculation into a graduate degree program (i.e. a copy of a current school ID card)
• Lifetime Membership - $1000 One-time or $350/year for three (3) years
Lifetime Membership status is granted to any member who makes the financial commitment to the full or associate lifetime status
The National Black MBA Association, Incorporated is a national organization that has an extensive network of 39 local chapters found in most major U.S. cities.
In addition, the National Black MBA Association, Inc. offers:
More than 5,000 business contacts through its national membership. Local networking through its 39 chapters.
Visibility and dialogue with major corporations.
A newly instituted Member Employee Network which will allow members in the organization access to hundreds of corporate opportunities throughout the United States.
A national newsletter providing news of National Black MBA Association, Inc. members and events.
Scholarships and special programs for undergraduate and graduate business students.
An annual five-day national conference, case competition, and career fair & exposition. Also during the conference, African-American leaders, entrepreneurs and students attend panels and workshops covering critical business issues, employment trends, global trends, economic policy and a host of other topics impacting African Americans.
Our career fair, which has been noted one of the world’s largest, consists of over 350 companies exhibiting career information and interviewing competitive candidates for executive and/or managerial positions.
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For more information about becoming a member of the NBMBAA, please visit the national site, download an application, or contact the Columbus Chapter at:
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