Corporate Partnership

The NBMBAA – New Orleans Chapter maintains relationships with many of New Orleans’ community-based organizations and corporations. We are committed to contributing to our partnerships by continuing to provide opportunities that derive mutual benefits.

The Chapter’s primary goals are to successfully operate four major programs and annual events during the year: 1) the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) High School Mentoring Program, 2) the Economic Development Initiative, 3) the Annual Scholarship Banquet, and 4) The Annual LOT Golf Tournament. Additionally, many of our members participate in the Annual National Conference and Exposition. To insure across the board involvement for our partners, we offer a participation package that supports all of these projects.

Defining Partnership: The Mutual Contribution of Resources for the Benefit of Each

The New Orleans Chapter provides:

• A Recruiting Base Of Highly Skilled Professionals, Graduates And Interns
  • Employment Opportunities are distributed to the 200+ Chapter Members and Guests
  • The LOT Program consists of 25 highly motivated high school students
  • Corporate Partners are invited to participate in “Recruiting Mixers”
• Professional And Personal Development Opportunities
  • General Membership meetings include guest speakers that lecture and discuss a wide variety of subjects: economic development, career development, public policy, and financial planning
  • The National Conference is designed to enhance the skill-sets of business professionals in areas including leadership, financial management, diversity issues and marketing.
  • Members have the opportunity to lead any of the 10 Chapter committees
  • Volunteer opportunities for Corporate Partner employees (mentoring, planning and logistics, etc.)
• A Resource To Serve Your Diversity Goals
• Branding And Marketing Opportunities
  • The web links of Corporate Partners are added to the Chapter websites
  • Corporate Partners are recognized at the Annual Scholarship Banquet
  • Event Sponsors are recognized at the Annual LOT Golf Tournament
  • Corporate Partners may sponsor Chapter Receptions, Mixers and Special Meetings

Resource needs of the New Orleans Chapter include:

• Employment Opportunities For Members
• Scholarships For Deserving Students
  • MBA and Undergraduate Student Scholarships are awarded annually
  • LOT Student Scholarships are awarded to local high school students
• In-Kind Service Donations
  • Printing Services are used for distributing reports, programs, booklets and marketing materials
  • Access to Conference Calling will improve efficiencies in scheduling and conducting committee meetings
  • Underwriting of Chapter Receptions, Mixers and Special Meetings
  • Providing meeting space for committee and general membership meetings
  • Equipment (i.e. Computers, video projectors, media planning, graphic design, photography, etc.)

Major Programs and Events

1. Leaders of Tomorrow

Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) are a program currently composed of local high school students and mentors who focus on empowerment and enrichment. The students, called “leaders,” attend lectures and workshops conducted by various professional, academic, and community leaders. The mentors guide the students through the program, which is designed to help them develop critical skill-sets and attitudes necessary for academic and professional success.

2. The Economic Development Initiative

The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) program is a series of seminars designed to give entrepreneurs and business owners the tools to succeed at business. The Chapter utilizes its membership to host and conduct the seminars. The Chapter helps to create the next generation of business leaders in addition to enhancing the knowledge of today’s entrepreneurs and business owners.

3. Annual Scholarship Banquet

The Annual Scholarship Banquet brings together our members, corporate and community partners, and corporate employers and employees in order to recognize our collegiate writing scholarship winner(s) and to highlight the LOT program.

4. Leaders of Tomorrow Golf Tournament

The Leaders of Tomorrow Golf Tournament raises funds for the LOT program, contributes to college scholarship, and supports other enrichment programs. In return, the sponsorship levels offer various recognition opportunities for our Corporate Partners.

The New Orleans Chapter is hosting a networking and sporting opportunity for conference attendees, our corporate partners and its members. This event raises funds for the LOT program, contributes to college scholarships, and supports other enrichment programs. In return, the sponsorship levels listed below offer various recognition opportunities for our Corporate Partners.

What Will You Receive

Elite Corporate Sponsors

• Branding Opportunity – Company signage posted at Event
• Invitation for one team (4 members)
• 2 Golf Carts
• 2 Invitations to the Local Scholarship Banquet

Signature Corporate Sponsors

• Name recognition on Signature Corporate Sponsors' Banner
• 2 Invitations to the Local Scholarship Banquet

For additional information please contact Darryl Ward at dward@nonbmbaa.org