NBMBAA MISSION

The National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA) is a business organization, which leads in the creation of economic and intellectual we alth for the Black community.

The Chapter
The National Black MBA Association-Twin Cities Chapter is comprised of graduate students and business professionals representing diverse industries. Our members share the common goals of exposure, development and obtaining career opportunities with increased responsibility. The chapter's commitment is to provide valued-added programming and services that align with these goals.

History
The Twin Cities chapter was established in 1981. Its charter members sought to build a support network for African-American managers newly hired by Twin Cities area employers. The majority of the members were relocating from outside of Minnesota and found themselves socially and professionally isolated when away from their offices. General Mills, Pillsbury, First Bank [now US Bancorp], Norwest Bank, 3M and Honeywell were the chapter's first corporate partners. By supporting chapters members, who were also their employees, these partners shared the efforts to found the chapter. The Twin Cities chapter was designate a State of Minnesota non-profit corporation in 1989 and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization in 1995.

The national association was conceptualized in 1970 by a group of MBA students at the University of Chicago, the Association was incorporated in 1974 as a non- profit organization under the laws of the State of New York.

Objectives
The objectives of the NBMBAA are to:

• Attract and retain members of the highest caliber.

• Develop the best African American business leaders and managers through programs that enhance executive skill development.

• Maintain strong ties with the corporate community.

• Promote graduate business education among minorities.

• Recruit and mentor MBA students.

• Increase the social awareness of its members.

• Encourage, recognize, and support local minority activities.

• Lead in the creation of the economic and intellectual wealth for the African American community. Provide networking opportunities.

How the Chapter Works
The organization is managed by a volunteer executive committee of elected officers who act under established bylaws. The executive committee establishes policy, guides programs, approves expenditures and sets overall strategy for the organization.

The principal source of funding is revenue-sharing from our affiliate organization, The National Black MBA Association, Inc. headquartered in Chicago, IL. The NBMBAA expects that all chapter organizations will apply the funds to local career development and scholarship programs.

Activities
The NBMBAA-Twin Cities Chapter's monthly programming consists of seminars, guest speakers, panel and open discussions. The chapter produces and distributes a quarterly newsletter and is actively involved in Leaders of Tomorrow. The Leaders of Tomorrow program is a national initiative tutors and mentors minority high school students preparing them for college.

Annually, the chapter is the co-sponsor of the Multicultural Forum, leads the Minnesota Boulevard Consortium, and holds a corporate reception to acknowledge the many contributions of our corporate and educational partners.