PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
There's  always  something  exciting  about  the  beginning  of  the  new  calendar  year  with  new  and  established  officers  and chairs.  lt's  a  time  to  reflect  on  the  previous  year  - and  to  look  ahead  at  the  opportunities  in  front  of  us,  individually  and collectively  as  we  continue  to  fulfill the  work  of NBMBAA.

Looking  Back
While  we  close  the  books  for Q4  and  FY07  overall,  I can  say  that  I am  very  proud  of what  we  have  accomplished  this  past year. We  have  made  visible  progress  on  all  dimensions  of  our  "compass"  and  perhaps  we  have  effectively  brought  these themes  to  life  in  our  work  with  our  students,  corporate  partners,  members,  and  supporters.

Customer  Centricity  -  Specialization -  Innovation  -  Teaming
In  thinking  about  customer  centricity,  I believe  our  specialized,  diversified  teams  have  become  an  integrated  part  of our  Los Angeles  Chapter  of  the  NBMBM's  success.  As  I  look  at  our  organization  and  the  dynamics  of  its  operation,  the  challenges and  changes-what  comes  to mind  is  the  three  R's:

• Relevance  -  Keep  up with  the  times by making  the  organization  relevant  in  a globalized  marketplace.  Focus  on providing  leadership  in  the  African-American  community  as  the  business professional  voice;  educate  public  officials corporate  leaders,  opinion  leaders  and  influencers.
• Recruitment  - Grow  the membership  ranks. Create  privileges  for membership;  affinity  marketing,  advocating business  school  outreach.
• Response  - Respond  to the needs  and  desires  of  the membership;  expanding  opportunities,  personal/professional development  and  strategic  networking.

This  is  exemplified  by  the  renewed  and  increased  corporate  partnerships,  and  strategic  alliances  with  other  professional  and business  organizations  as  well as  more  members  and  supporters.  Our  Executive  Committee  (teams)  are  running  critical components  of  this  organization's  operations,  with  professionalism  and  innovative  solutions  that  are  making  the  difference  in our  NHQ  "5  Channels  to  Access":  Education,  Career,  Leadership,  Entrepreneurship  and  Lifestyle,  all  related  to  enhancing  ones  performance.  Only  one  year  ago  we  were  considering  making  inroads  to  diversity  campaigns  and  increasing  our economic  development  outreach,  both  accomplishments  have  yielded  positive  results  and  will be  staple  programs.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
As a membership benefit in 2008, our Chapter will list Executive Level jobs from our Corporate Partners and financial members of the chapter who are seeking employment. You will be able to receive instant Job Alerts of new postings and search our Career database for job positions. If you are a corporation and would like to recruit the best and brightest in the Greater Los Angeles area contact: CorporatePartners@labmba.org  today to receive complete information.

Entry-Level and Internship positions are posted as a courtesy to all of our Chapter members. If you have a related position click here to start listing your entry level openings today!

FEATURED EVENT

You are cordially invited to Healthy Conversations on Health Care Reform.

"National Black MBA Association Los Angeles Chapter Presents “Healthy Conversations on Health Care Reform ”"

Thursday, August 21, 2008
6 p.m. (please arrive promptly)

Address: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce - Board Room | 350 S. Bixel Street | Los Angeles, CA 90017

Parking: available

** A Partnership in “The Business of Healthcare” .

For additional information, please contact:
Lynn Beatty vpoperations@labmba.org or call: (310) 437-1033 Ext.1.

CURRENT NEWS/EVENTS
Please check the Chapter Calendar for complete event information.

• Strategic Capital Funding Panel Seminar – 10:00 am – 12 noon
  Sat, 17, May 2008 – Location: FAME Renaissance Ctr.
   
• Executive Committee Mtg. – 7:00 pm
  Mon, 19 May 2008 – Location: LABMBA Chapter Office.
   
• A Day at the Races – 12 p.m - 5 p.m.
  Sat, 28, June 2008 – Location: Hollywood Park Race Track, Inglewood
   
• Professional After-Work-Mixer & Membership Drive – 6:00 p.m. – Midnight.
  Friday, 01, August 2008 – Location: The Tower – Beverly Hills Hotel - 1224 S. Beverwil Drive Los Angeles, California 90035.
   
• 2008 MBA Admission Conference - UCLA – 9 a.m - 3 p.m.
  Sat, 02, August 2008 – Location: UCLA Anderson School of Management - 110 Westwood Plaza, Cornell Hall Los Angeles CA 90095.
   
• Healthy Conversations on Health Care Reform - UCLA – 6 p.m.
  Thursday, August 21, 2008 – Location: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce - 350 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles , CA 90017.