Black MBA - Winter 2007/2008 - (Page 36) lights High September 11-15, Orlando, Florida RELEVANCE Staying Current, Creative and Credible from NBMBAA’s 29th Annual Conference and Exposition M ORE THAN 10,000 ATTENDEES, vendors and presenters made the trip to sunny Orlando for the NBMBAA® 29th Annual Conference and Exposition, taking advantage of the unparalleled lineup of workshops, educational sessions and enrichment programs, not to mention the nation’s premier diversity Career Fair, focusing on this year’s theme of Relevance – Staying Current, Creative and Credible. From left: NBMBAA Vice Chair Audrey Dillard Hines, President & CEO Barbara L. Thomas, Chairman William W. Wells Jr. and Vice Chair Dr. dt ogilvie cut the ribbon to open the 29th Annual Conference Career Fair. 36 BlackMBA • Winter 2007/2008 • www.nbmbaa.org In addition to the Career Fair, which connected more than 8,000 talented Black professionals with major national and multinational companies, attendees had the opportunity to attend sessions on the issues that profoundly impact today’s African-American businessmen and businesswomen. Gathering some of the world’s top thought leaders to discuss staying relevant in the face of increased globalization, growing diversity and expanding technology, the 29th Annual Co n fe r e nc e a nd Ex p o sit io n gave attendees a look at what they need to stay ahead in education, career, leadership, entrepreneurship and lifestyle into the next decade – and beyond. Here are some of the highlights from this year’s conference. For more highlights, video and more, visit www.nbmbaa.org. http://www.nbmbaa.org http://www.nbmbaa.org
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