The NBMBAA-Richmond Metropolitan Chapter strives to make the Leaders of Tomorrow® (LOT) program one of the premiere youth programs in the Richmond Tri-Cities and Hampton Roads areas by providing mentors and opportunities for youth to recognize their potential to become tomorrow's business leaders in all industries.

The Richmond LOT program consists of the following areas:
Case Competition: In preparation for the national competition, high school students from local area high schools, with the help of a group of Richmond NBMBAA members, analyze an MBA level business case and put together a presentation based upon their analysis. The Richmond chapter plans to host several mini-case competitions throughout the year that will be used as a recruitment vehicle to select the students that will comprise the Richmond team at the annual National Black MBA Association Case Competition.

Entrepreneur Program: The NBMBAA has always recognized the importance of entrepreneurs to the African-American community. It is leading the way to create opportunities for African-American business owners and trailblazing entrepreneurs. It is even more important when you consider that African-Americans comprise the largest minority buying group, representing two (2) of every 3 dollars spent by minorities. The Richmond chapter is proud to have formed partnerships with local organizations and small businesses in order to provide entrepreneur training and opportunities for area teens. The diverse Richmond NBMBAA membership, which comprises of many entrepreneurs, has also proven to be a great source of mentors for this program.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The NBMBAA-Richmond implements three (3) Scholarship Programs which are funded through the local chapter.

• High School Senior Award Program – Awards of up to $5,000 each will be presented to qualified high school seniors planning to attend an accredited college or university and major in a business or management program.
• Undergraduate Scholarship Award Program – Awards of up to $5,000 each will be presented to qualified students enrolled full-time in an accredited business or management program.
• Graduate Scholarship Award Program – Awards of up to $5,000 each will be presented to qualified graduate students enrolled full-time in an accredited business or MBA program.

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The NBMBAA-Richmond recognizes that providing development opportunities to our members is one of the key retention factors. This goal is met in the following ways.

Professional Development – We strive to develop exceptional programming to enhance
professional and career growth. This is done in the following ways:

• Guest Speaker Forum – Local leaders and business professionals share their experiences
  and lessons learned during our regularly scheduled meetings and events.

• Employment Network – Local businesses and corporate partners advertise various
  opportunities with their organizations through our communications vehicles (i.e. newsletter,
  website, mailing lists, etc.).

Personal Development – We provide our members with personal enrichment opportunities that
help promote learning outside of the professional arena. This is done in the following ways:

• Educational Seminars – Subject matter experts share their knowledge and answer
  members’ questions in a predetermined venue.

• Local Events – Members, their families and peers attend local events of interest that are
  sponsored by NBMBAA-Richmond partner organizations.

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