A: The Indianapolis Chapter is always looking for ?hard workers? to assist or lead committees and to develop as potential ?leaders? of the chapter. For more information, please contact a committee or a member of the Executive Board and they will be glad to point you in the right direction.

A: No, you can become an ?associate member? without having an advanced degree; and of course, student memberships are available for those currently in college or graduate school.

A: There are a number of ways to join the organization:

1.) Go to them Membership link on our website, print the application form, complete it and mail it along with a check or money order for the appropriate membership amount ($125 full or associate members, $60 student members) to:
NBMBAA Indianapolis
P.O. Box 2325
Indianapolis, IN 46206-2325

2.) Log onto our national website (www.nbmbaa.org) and register online

3.) Membership applications are available at all chapter events and functions.

A: The benefits of becoming a member are several:

1.) The chance to network with students, entrepreneurs and business people eager to advance their professional and personal lives

2.) The opportunity to receive professional and personal development for a nominal cost (most of our events are FREE)

3.) The opportunity to be apart of one of the premier professional organizations in the country

4.) The opportunity to develop ?hidden talents? by becoming active with the local chapter (and possibly the national organization).

A: The Indianapolis Chapter of the NBMBAA is slowing making strides towards community development. Currently, our annual Career Fair and our undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs are our most visible initiatives. We are exploring the possibility of working with small and minority businesses, but this is requiring more research and development before it can be undertaken.

A: The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) can help with career advancement in a number of ways:

1.) Providing quality networking opportunities with other students and professionals through its many programs, seminars and social functions

2.) The Annual Conference and Exposition, held in a different member city each year; provides workshops, track training, networking opportunities and one of the largest career fairs in the country.

3.) The opportunity to work on a local (and sometimes national) level to promote and highlight the organization to members, friends and those that may not have previously heard of the NBMBAA.

This can help develop skills in event planning, budgeting, marketing and problem solving, which could lead to a position with a corporate partner or possibly pointing the direction to a new career.