National Black MBA Association, Twin Cities Chapter

08/02/2022

The National Black MBA Association, Twin Cities Chapter is proud to sponsor the Minneapolis-St. Paul chapters of the Nphc Msp Greek Week Picnic. The event will be held on August 13th from 4pm-6pm at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis, MN. We are offering free tickets (a value of $25) to the first 40 chapter members that respond to this advert. (Limited to 2 tickets per person.) There will be plenty of food, music and games the whole afternoon. So, request your tickets by sending an email to our current VP of Finance Reggie Turner at [email protected] by Aug. 10. Information will be given on how to get your tickets prior to the event.

08/02/2022

We are excited to have you vote for the 2022-2024 Board Members. Explore their essays about why they want to serve on the Board and cast your one vote for each role below. As a member, we want your voice to count as we value your support. If you are not a member, this is a great time to join. Sign up here, vote, and continue to enjoy the many benefits that come with being a member.

Voting will be from August 1st - August 14th and can be done at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020_TC_NBMBAA_Elections. There is only one vote per person and per role. Candidate essays can be found in the recently sent August newsletter. We wish the candidates best of luck and look forward to the results at the end of August. Thank you.

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05/25/2022

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join National Black MBA Association, Twin Cities Chapter along with Dr. Lisa Cook of UnitedHealthcare and Michelle Gray of Optum. Discussion topics include how to handle stress and how to maintain optimal mental health in order to avoid burnout. Be sure to register for this event scheduled for this Thursday, May 26 from 12PM-1PM!

Join our guest panel as we discuss how to cope with stress and how to maintain mental health in order to avoid burnout.

04/09/2022

Become inspired by these and many more speakers and business owners in less than 12 hours! If you haven't already, be sure to register for Ignite Black Business Summit: 2022 Innovators, presented by National Black MBA Association, Twin Cities Chapter and Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce. You won't want to miss it! https://igniteblack2022.eventbrite.com. If you are unable to attend the entire event, registrants will have access to recorded video of sessions from the day.

04/02/2022

“The BEST workout pants I have because they fit my body type perfectly. It is all thanks to being introduced to Ruvaafricwear during last year’s Ignite Black Business Summit.” (Actual customer). The National Black MBA Association, Twin Cities Chapter and the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce are hosting our 2nd annual Ignite Black Business Summit where you can be introduced to unique Black Owned businesses like RuvaAfricWear at the marketplace during the event. By joining this event you are truly supporting Black Owned Businesses in our community while learning skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Get your tickets today! http://igniteblack2022.eventbrite.com

03/22/2022

April 9 is fast approaching! Join the National Black MBA Association, Twin Cities Chapter and the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd annual Ignite Black Business Summit. During this virtual event, a variety of expert speakers will dive into topics concerning how to build a strong foundation for any business. In addition, the summit will aim to encourage and elevate established business owners by bringing awareness of the support available to help them develop their businesses. Finally, our Marketplace will showcase Black-Owned Businesses here in the Twin Cities. This is a great way to support our community and create an exclusive connection to products and services in the Twin Cities area.

If you are interested in attending, ticket prices are $20 for professionals and entrepreneurs, $10 for students, and free for those who are currently experiencing financial hardships. A $10 discount code will be available for NBMBAA members and can be obtained by contacting [email protected]. All proceeds beyond operating costs go towards supporting Black-Owned Businesses and community support.

Register at https://igniteblack2022.eventbrite.com!

Join the NBMBAA Twin Cities Chapter and the MN Black Chamber of Commerce for an inspiring day focused on IGNITING Black Business!

02/23/2022

It's not too late to register! Don't miss our February 24th event as we welcome 3 expert panelists who will answer questions that will keep you and your financial well-being growing in the new year.

Our panelists are Shaun Coard (Senior Vice President, National Specialty and Franchise Banking Solutions at Bremer Bank,) Tonia Brinston (Founder and CEO, SLAP Financial Consulting LLC, Financial Capability and SNAP-Ed Educator at University Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development and featured on MPR News with Angela Davis), and Ian Mayes (Financial Advisor for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch). Register for free at

A Meeting to Learn Ways to Position Yourself for Financial Success

02/17/2022

What are the best ways to manage debt, build your credit, and learn to invest in your financial future? Come to our February 24th event as we welcome 3 expert panelists who will answer those questions and more to keep you and your financial well-being growing in the new year.

Our panelists are Shaun Coard (Sr. VP-Franchise Banking Solutions at Bremer Bank,) Tonia Brinston (Founder and CEO of SLAP Financial Consulting LLC, Financial Capability and SNAP-Ed Educator at University Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development and featured on MPR News with Angela Davis), and Ian Mayes (Financial Advisor for Bank of America Merrill Lynch). Register for free at

A Meeting to Learn Ways to Position Yourself for Financial Success

02/15/2022

The National Black MBA Association, Twin Cities Chapter is seeking energetic and motivated youth between the ages of 14-18 to participate in our Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program. The LOT program has mentored and developed over 8,000 talented young people and focuses on five competences:

1) Leadership
2) Financial Literacy
3) College Preparation
4) Career Preparation
5) Life Skills

Students who choose to engage in the program can expect to participate in leadership classes, a leadership summit, and a national case competition. For those who are interested in learning more about our LOT program, please be sure to contact Antar Salim at [email protected].

12/19/2021

The best way to spread Holiday cheer is 20% off new memberships for the entire month of December. That's right. You can get 20% off a National Black MBA Association, Inc. Membership. So, if you've been contemplating joining, now is the perfect time. And if you need a little more convincing, here are our top 5 reasons to become a member:

1. 41 local Chapters, over 500 corporate, academic, and not-for-profit partners, and 20,000 members are part of a strong and growing network.
2. Year-round programming and events expose members to new topics, ideas, and training.
3. As an active member of NBMBAA®, you will grow personally and professionally.
4. We are the largest network of black professionals.
5. Explore new career possibilities.

So, treat yourself to a gift that keeps giving and become a member today. To join or for more information, visit our website https://nbmbaa.org/joinnbmbaa/.

*** Promotion ends on 12-31-2021. Only available for a single payment. If choosing the monthly installment plan, 20% will only apply to the 1st month's payment.

11/17/2021

Due to website difficulties, people who are interested in viewing the Leveraging LinkedIn webinar today at 12PM may be unable to access the webinar link. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88991256102?pwd=ekJkK0JSeG4vMTR0MS95YWhQbU91dz09.

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11/17/2021

If you haven't already, make sure to register for National Black MBA Association, Twin Cities Chapter's Leveraging LinkedIn event scheduled for Wed., Nov. 17 from 12-1 PM in order to learn from career professionals at HelloSalo and University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management about how to strengthen your LinkedIn presence. Free registration at

Join our guest panel as we discuss the importance of a LinkedIn profile and tips on building relationships within your connections.