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contents cover story 24 Back to Basics: Finances 101 By Lynette Holloway and Elaine Richardson It seems that every day brings a new economic challenge. We’ve all dialed it down, but for a generation who’s never had to worry about a down market, how do you get back to the basics? As everyone pulls back and prepares to weather the storm, we look at what "getting back to basics" really means – everything from planning and budgeting to saving up, your retirement funds and, yes, ﬁguring out what you need and what you’ve been buying that you can live without. 29 Is the Middle Class Disappearing? – Your View The results of NBMBAA and Black MBA Magazine's survey on the state of the middle class and what you think the real issues, dangers and concerns are for the Black middle class as the economy shifts into recession. features 18 The First 100 Days – Already in Progress By George E. Curry New President Barack Obama will hit the ﬁrst 100 days of his administration facing problems not seen in a generation or more – from an ongoing war to an economy in shambles. By the time the new president hits the ground, he’ll need to be sprinting. What exactly are the challenges facing the nation’s ﬁrst African-American president? 32 From Medals to MBA By Maya Payne Smart After battling a life-threatening illness, family tragedy and stiff competition on the road to a silver medal in fencing at the Beijing Olympics, Keeth Smart is tackling his newest challenge – business school. Catalyst for Change: Then. Today. Tomorrow. 39 Conference Highlights An inside look at NBMBAA’s 30th Annual Conference & Exposition in Washington, D.C., the largest ever, bringing together Black professionals from all over the world for four days of education, networking and career opportunities. BlackMBA • Winter 2008/2009 7

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Black MBA - Winter 2008/2009 Contents Preserving Dr. King’s Legacy: Harry E. Johnson is Six Years and $100 million into his First Fundraising Effort Online: www.nbmbaa.org and www.blackmbaonline.com Up Front: Inauguration Takes Over D.C. From the President: Connecting With the Basics The First 100 Days – Already in Progress Back to Basics: Finances 101 Is the Middle Class Disappearing? – Your View From Medals to MBA Conference Highlights Market Forces: The Job of Trying to Find a Job in a Tight Market Applying to an MBA Program?: Avoid Making these Five Critical Mistakes How They Did It: Catching up with the Winning Teams from NBMBAA’s 2008 National Case Competition Change It Up: If a New Job is at the Top of your New Year’s Resolutions, it’s Time for Careful Planning and Preparation Bull Market: Now is the Time to Take Advantage of Web 2.0 On the Move: Member News, Promotions and More Backstage at BET: NBMBAA’s Leadership Institute Takes on BET’s Case for Growth Toronto Rising: NBMBAA’s Toronto Chapter is on a Progressive Track, Building Strong Partnerships and Exposure as Membership Climbs NBMBAA® Chapters: Find Your Local Chapter Here Do What You Love: Turning Your Passion into a Successful Business Requires Patience, Planning and Plenty of Hard Work Above and Beyond: Meet the Winners of the 2008 Wells Fargo/NBMBAA Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Decorating by Design: Michelle Rider Leaves Corporate Life for Entrepreneurship Culture Shock: Black Museums Nationwide Appeal for Greater Support from the People whose Heritage they Strive to Preserve Gear Up for 2009: Books to Herald Success in the New Year Advertiser Index: Who’s Who in the Issue

Black MBA - Winter 2008/2009

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