CALL TO ENTRY: National Black MBA Association® "Innovation Whiteboard Challenge®" to Award a $10,000 Prize during the Entrepreneurial Institute at the NBMBAA's® 35th Annual Conference & Exposition

CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Black MBA Association^® (NBMBAA^®) Annual NBMBAA Entrepreneurial Institute^® (EI) is accepting applications for its "Innovation Whiteboard Challenge^®," held during the Association's 35^th Annual Conference & Exposition in Houston, TX on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. The competition will culminate in one lucky finalist walking away with a $10,000 prize! Entry into the competition is open to the public and FREE. The deadline to register for the Innovation Whiteboard Challenge^® is Thursday, August 15, 2013.

The Innovation Whiteboard Challenge^® is an intense A-game competition where entrepreneurs are armed with only a whiteboard, marker and their salesmanship. Finalists are given five minutes to present their business idea to a panel of venture capitalists, academicians and established businesspeople.  Sponsored by Marriott International, Inc., the Innovation Whiteboard Challenge^® is one of the many highlights of the day for entrepreneurs. 

The EI, designed by entrepreneurs, addresses the unique needs of business owners who are looking to jump-start their growth, collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, and gain new ideas.  All sessions are led by cutting-edge educators and successful entrepreneurs dedicated to sharing their knowledge, insights and expertise. The EI provides entrepreneurs an excellent opportunity for professional development, networking and breakthrough training Entrepreneurs interested in attending the EI and/or competing in the Innovation Whiteboard Challenge^® are encouraged to visit http://www.nbmbaaconference.org/ei.html to register. Please find additional details on the NBMBAA's^® Entrepreneurial Institute below:

ENTREPRENEURIAL INSTITUTE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Registration Required)
WEDNESDAY, September 11, 2013

Morning Sessions (10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.) Registration Required

• The Money Matrix – Finding Funds for Established Businesses
• Leadership, There's No App for That
• Improving Your Online Presence
  

Afternoon Sessions (2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.) Registration Required

• Before the Cameras Roll: Perfecting Your Pitch for Investors
• A Conversation with Franchising Strategy Champions
• Winning Sales Strategies and Tactics

Panel Discussion (4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) Registration Required

• The Essential Steps Needed to Land Corporate Contracts

Reception (5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) Invitation Only

• Join Marriott executives to learn about the hotel industry and the opportunity to build long-term wealth through hotel ownership.

SPECIAL EVENTS Registration Required

• NBMBAA Entrepreneurial & Leadership Institutes^® breakfast featuring Judy Smith
• Innovation Whiteboard Challenge^® and Institutes luncheon
• Three finalists will compete for a $10,000 cash prize. Within five minutes, each participant must sell his/her business idea to a panel of venture capitalists, academic instructors and successful entrepreneurs using only a whiteboard and marker
• Institutes reception

For more information, contact the National Black MBA Association^® at 312-236-0390, visit and register at http://www.nbmbaaconference2013.org, or follow us on Twitter @NBMBAAH@, #NBMBAAHQ13.

About the National Black MBA Association, Inc.
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association, Inc.^® (NBMBAA^®) is dedicated to developing partnerships that create intellectual and economic wealth in the black community through its five channels of engagement: education, career, leadership, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle. With 40-plus chapters, the NBMBAA^® has over 10,000 members, and more than 450 corporate partners. NBMBAA^® offers programs such as the Annual NBMBAA^® Conference & Exposition, education programs, and career programs. For more information, visit www.nbmbaa.org.                                                                       

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