2012 NBMBAA Conference ~ September 25-29 in Indianapolis, IN

[DaveR]

It's that time again

[DaveR]

"For over forty years the National Black MBA Associations has had a winning formula for building leaders that make a difference. We continue to innovate in order to develop members that can tackle the challenges of today's competitive environment. Join us in Indianapolis for the 34th Annual Conference and Exposition where we will give you the tools and resources to help you IMPACT TIME, TECHNOLOGY & TOMORROW ... ONE MEMBER AT A TIME"

Conference Website - http://www.nbmbaaconference2012.org/

"How do you access more than 350 major corporations and top B-schools? The Career Expo is one of the biggest recruiting events of the year! Experience great opportunities for networking, interviewing, sharing your resume, and exploring career possibilities!"

Career Expo - http://www.nbmbaaconference2012.org/progCareerExpo.html

[House]

Booking my flights shortly. Indy is a difficult airport so it's best to book early

This is the best hook-up I ever got from this board.

I'm looking forward to attending. Again

[Fletch]

I read in Black Enterprise magazine, about its Entrepreneurs Conference and Golf and Tennis Challenge. And for the ladies, its Women's Conference. I read Dave's annual posts about the NBMBAA Conferences. It makes me very happy to see entities like Black Enterprise and NBMBAA doing what they do to ensure diversity and success in the American workplace! And props to Dave for educating us about NBMBAA!

[liL Ray]

Indy is a difficult airport so it's best to book early

This was the complaint during the super bowl, as well as it was very little to do in the city there. That being said, I am thinking of attending this year to see if I should be "taking my talents" elsewhere.

[House]

This was the complaint during the super bowl, as well as it was very little to do in the city there. That being said, I am thinking of attending this year to see if I should be "taking my talents" elsewhere.

I make this guarantee. We Will have a great time and you will be inspired

[House]

I read in Black Enterprise magazine, about its Entrepreneurs Conference and Golf and Tennis Challenge. And for the ladies, its Women's Conference. I read Dave's annual posts about the NBMBAA Conferences. It makes me very happy to see entities like Black Enterprise and NBMBAA doing what they do to ensure diversity and success in the American workplace! And props to Dave for educating us about NBMBAA!

No doubt

James Carville gave a speech here in NYC yesterday. He thought it was outrageous that for the first time in American history, folks were talking down education. He thinks we need to do anything we can to encourage it

I ok forward to this event, and this thread, every year

[DaveR]

I read in Black Enterprise magazine, about its Entrepreneurs Conference and Golf and Tennis Challenge. And for the ladies, its Women's Conference. I read Dave's annual posts about the NBMBAA Conferences. It makes me very happy to see entities like Black Enterprise and NBMBAA doing what they do to ensure diversity and success in the American workplace! And props to Dave for educating us about NBMBAA!

and thanks for the nice words ... just passing along the intel as usual

[DaveR]

This was the complaint during the super bowl, as well as it was very little to do in the city there. That being said, I am thinking of attending this year to see if I should be "taking my talents" elsewhere.

nice Ray, hope to see you there

... when the NBMBAA Conference is in town, any town, there isn't enough time in any given day/evening to do all the stuff (and most stuff is FREE, if you paid for only the Career Fair/Expo) ... so no concerns about this being in Indy

... just a few choice images from years past, to give you a feel for what I'm saying











http://youtu.be/ds6EiiWC7Wc

[mhd]

This was the complaint during the super bowl, as well as it was very little to do in the city there. That being said, I am thinking of attending this year to see if I should be "taking my talents" elsewhere.

i have planned, hosted and attended conferences like this all over the country, when these meetings happen in "smaller" cities it can make the meeting so much better because of fewer outside touristy distractions, this conference is one of the best, for a variety of reasons, I would encourage everyone the least bit remotely interested to attend

[liL Ray]

Ok, thanks for all this great info (DaveR and Mark always gave great info on this event every year).

Question...I really just want to attend for the Career Fair Expo, and I know it is held over a few days towards the end of the week, can you tell me the inside scoop to this event, such as, best day/time to attend, etc.

[DaveR]

Answers to most Annual FAQs like "Do I need to have a Degree?" (NO!) - "Do I have to be Black?" (NO!) can be found on previous years' threads

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[DaveR]

Ok, thanks for all this great info (DaveR and Mark always gave great info on this event every year).

Question...I really just want to attend for the Career Fair Expo, and I know it is held over a few days towards the end of the week, can you tell me the inside scoop to this event, such as, best day/time to attend, etc.

The Career Expo is the biggest bang for the buck, with the 350+ companies all just sitting there waiting for you ... it's held Thursday & Friday

... you'll see 2 prices for the Expo - http://www.nbmbaaconference2012.org/regPricing.html- one for members and another for non-members (right now it's $125 and $325) ... in past years, if you buy a 1-year membership before registering (and get the member price), it comes out to the same (or lower) amount as simply registering as a non-member -- plus, attendance gives you membership for the next year

* Go to the Conference Job Match site - upload your resume, and folks will contact you for all kinds of opportunities (from entry-level and more), and often ask to schedule you for an interview (onsite at the conference) in advance

[DaveR]

... when these meetings happen in "smaller" cities it can make the meeting so much better because of fewer outside touristy distractions ...

this

[joesuuf]

I am neither Black nor an MBA and I had a blast at this thing two years ago with Dave and Mark. That Vik Duplaix party was fun, all the parties were fun.

If you can roll with Dave or Mark, fun times.

[House]

I am neither Black nor an MBA and I had a blast at this thing two years ago with Dave and Mark. That Vik Duplaix party was fun, all the parties were fun.

If you can roll with Dave or Mark, fun times.

I tell folks that they don't have to be black or an MBA to take advantage of this event.

[House]

Legendary!

[DaveR]

Exhibitor Listing A-Z ... http://nbmbaa12.mapyourshow.com/5_0/...=alpha&alpha=A

[DaveR]

Legendary!

Your Legendary Post ... from 2007 in Orlando lol

My favorite pics

It aint just a black thing. Folks aren’t using their minority status as a crutch




Humility – Learn it. Homey also had a degree in splitting the 6th dimension. Really sharp folk make you want to step up your own game



Targeting and respecting the black dollar



Marketing – Disney is the only game going in Orlando and they STILL don’t rest on their laurels



Creativity helps your brand stand out



Its hip to be square aka throw away our preconceived notions



Family is all around



NUFF SAID!!

[House]

Your Legendary Post ... from 2007 in Orlando lol

LOL

That first picture proves that I have watched Ronin too many times!

[fred da warrior]

2 1/2 - 3 hour drive from the crib......no excuse for me not to make it this year

[mhd]

LOL

That first picture proves that I have watched Ronin too many times!

lol, i see what you mean

[mhd]

2 1/2 - 3 hour drive from the crib......no excuse for me not to make it this year

go, my man, you won't be disappointed

[DaveR]

2 1/2 - 3 hour drive from the crib......no excuse for me not to make it this year

[DaveR]

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