Nation's Premier Hispanic and Black Professional Organizations Team to Host Leadership Conference; Texas L.E.A.D. — Leadership, Education and Diversity — Conference

Business Wire,  July 8, 2004  

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HOUSTON -- The Texas L.E.A.D. Conference -- initially conceived as a forum to enhance leadership skills, increase networking opportunities and inspire leaders of the Houston Hispanic and Black communities -- will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, July 29, 2004, at the Rice University Jones Graduate School of Management, 6100 Main Street in Houston. Over 300 participants are expected to attend the event hosted by the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA). The event is open to anyone looking to enhance or launch a career.

The day-long program will focus on leadership development and entrepreneurship, and will include keynote addresses, workshops led by industry leaders in small group settings, sponsor exhibit area with on-site interviews, and a networking reception. The professional development workshop topics will feature: "Women in Business," "Improving Your Negotiation Skills," "The Business of Sports: It's More Than a Game," and "How to Become a Force in Your Community." Persons on an entrepreneurial track will be interested in workshops entitled: "Sound Management Strategies for a Successful New Business," "Financial Resources for New or Existing Businesses," "Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur," and "Understanding Minority Markets," to name a few.

Dr. Melvin Gravely II is one of three keynote speakers scheduled to appear at the Conference. Dr. Gravely is Founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Thinking and is an expert on the subjects of entrepreneurship and business development. He is the author of six books including The Lost Art of Entrepreneurship, and his latest book, When Black and White Make Green: The Next Evolution of Business and Race.

"Attendees should come away from the Conference with new skills and information to reach their personal and professional goals, a renewed career focus and a stronger network," said Kornel Rost, NSHMBA Houston Chapter President.

To register, prearrange an interview with program sponsors or for additional details, call Texas L.E.A.D. at (713) 866-6573 or log on to www.texaslead.org. The cost is $55 for NBMBAA and NSHMBA members and $85 for non-members, and includes lunch, materials, and a tote bag.

About Texas L.E.A.D.: The Houston chapters of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs and the National Black MBA Association pioneered the Texas L.E.A.D. concept in 1998 as an idea to deliver leadership training in the Hispanic and Black communities. The idea grew into two effective events -- the Hispanic Professionals' Leadership Day and the Conference on Enhancing Black Leadership. In 2003, for the first time, these two programs were combined to become the Texas L.E.A.D. Conference occurring in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The program features top executives, prominent authors, and Rice University faculty as speakers and session moderators.

About NSHMBA: The National Society of Hispanic MBAs was created in 1988 as a 501(C)3 non-profit organization. Widely known as the "Premier Hispanic Organization," NSHMBA serves 28 chapters and 6,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It exists to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development. NSHMBA works to prepare Hispanics for leadership positions throughout the U.S., so that they can provide the cultural awareness and sensitivity vital in the management of the nation's diverse workforce.

About NBMBAA: Established in 1970 by a group of MBA students at the University of Chicago, the National Black MBA Association, Inc. is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization of minority MBAs, business professionals, entrepreneurs and MBA students. NBMBAA is headquartered in Chicago and encompasses 39 chapters stateside and a presence in the United Kingdom, representing more than 95,000 MBA graduates worldwide. The organization operates around three cornerstones - education, employment and leadership. Its local chapters are at the forefront in meeting the needs of their local community and making a difference. In partnership with over 400 of the country's top business organizations, NBMBAA has made inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sectors.

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