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Welcome to the National Black MBA Association, Chicago Chapter

The mission of this great Organization is dedicated to establishing partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community.
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The CCNBMBAA is a professional Organization that serves as a resource for communicating information and ideas among Black Executives, Entrepreneurs, Educators, and Students in the Chicago area who are interested in improving the effectiveness of Black businesses and Black business professionals.
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The Education Committee is responsible for facilitating the annual Chicago Chapter Scholarship Award process and selection of Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral Scholarship winners. The Committee also coordinates various educational programs throughout the year.
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If you are looking for a network of business professionals with a commitment to education, career development and promoting the economic wealth of the African-American community … the National Black MBA Association is for you!
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Our Mission:

The National Black MBA Association leads in the creation of educational opportunities and economic growth for African Americans. Providing innovative programs to stimulate their intellectual and economic growth. Building partnerships with key stakeholders who help facilitate this growth. Increasing awareness and facilitating access to graduate management education programs and career opportunities in management fields.
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Stacy Crook

President’s Message

Welcome to the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA©), Chicago Chapter!  The first conference for NBMBAA was held at the University of Chicago in 1970 and will be returning to Chicago to “Renew, Refresh, Reset” in 2021.

We are “Setting the Standards Others Must Follow” where our legacy is strong and our passion for the community we serve runs deep.  We are business strategists, educators, and entrepreneurs who impact the world around us by cultivating strong relationships, encouraging innovation, and exciting the entrepreneurial spirit.  Established in 1972, the Chicago Chapter has over 500 members and offers unique networking opportunities for our members and the community at large.  NBMBAA is the premier organization for black professionals that empowers visionaries and leads in the creation of economic and intellectual wealth in the black community.

Our Brand extends beyond the Chicago Metropolitan Area and is positioned within a global marketplace. Thus, we seek to provide our members, corporate partners, and collegiate affiliates with opportunities that are not easily accessible anywhere else. We achieve this through our Five Channels of Engagement, which include Education, Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Lifestyle initiatives. Our Board is comprised of business leaders who are intentional on bringing about programming to position our members to enjoy a purpose driven life towards Black Excellence.  Our purposeful and thought driven team effort leads us to have a pulse on the State of the Black Professional.

“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be” – Maya Angelou.  As the President of the Chicago Chapter, I will remain steadfast to the organizations commitment to providing value that aligns with the current education and career reality of our membership to help “Aspire to Inspire” and shape tomorrow.  Throughout 2020 we have remained Resilient and learned to Pivot to continue to provide programming and services to our members as well as the community.

As we move into 2021, it is time to “Renew, Refresh, Reset!”  We welcome you to become an active member at all levels from students, business professionals, educators, corporations, and entrepreneurs to join us to continue the legacy of those that envisioned reaching back to bring up the next generation of Black Professionals and showing them how amazing they can be.  Together we will create change and shine a spotlight on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Thank you for visiting our website. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Signature events, State of the Organization, Graduate School of Business Reception, Business Leadership Institute and numerous other series and programs throughout the year.

Join us for the 43rd Annual Conference & Career Expo in Chicago, IL as we “Renew, Refresh, Reset” September 14-18, 2021.

Aspire to Inspire.  Shape tomorrow.  Join today. https://nbmbaa.org/joinnbmbaa/

Stacy Crook, MBA
President

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Established in 1970, by students at the graduate business school at University of Chicago, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to develop partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community.
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In partnership with over 400 of the country’s top business organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector. Yet all of NBMBAA’s partners have one thing in common: they are all committed to the organization’s goals and values.
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The organization gains its strength from a strong belief in community and a commitment to its development through economic and educational development initiatives that support the global African American community.

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