FROM THE NORTH (Marietta, Gwinnett County): Take I-75/85 South to Courtland Street Exit. Go down Courtland Street to the 10^th traffic light.  Turn right onto M L King Drive. At the 1^st light, turn right onto Central Avenue.  Go to the first light and make a right into Georgia State University’s G-Deck to park. 

FROM THE SOUTH (Airport, Jonesboro, Riverdale) - Take I-75/85 Northbound to Exit #246 (Central Avenue/Fulton Street). Follow the signs to Central Avenue.  Turn onto Central Avenue heading into Downtown Atlanta.  After crossing M L King Drive, go to the first light and make a right into Georgia State University’s G-Deck to park.

FROM THE WEST (Douglasville, Carrollton): Take I-20 East to Windsor/Spring Street Exit - # 56B.  Go straight to the third traffic light. Take a left onto Central Avenue.  Go straight.  After crossing M L King Drive, go to the first light and make a right into Georgia State University’s G-Deck to park.

FROM THE EAST (Conyers, Decatur, Stone Mountain):  Take I-20 West to the Capitol Avenue Exit.  At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Capitol Avenue.  Go straight.  After crossing Memorial Drive, get into left lane.  After passing the State Capitol, turn left onto MLK Jr. Drive.  At the 2^nd light, turn right onto Central Avenue.  Go to the first light and make a right into Georgia State University’s G-Deck to park. 

There will be signs directing conference attendees to the student center, located on t he corner of Gilmer and Courtland St.

The National Black MBA Association, Atlanta Chapter

Entrepreneurial Institute

“Turn Your Passion into Profit!”      

The H.J. Russell International Center for Entrepreneurship

Georgia State University

Event Schedule:

 830-930AM

Registration/Continental Breakfast

930-940AM

Welcome/Opening Remarks

945-1045AM

Session 1A, “Is Entrepreneurship for me?...Making the leap in today’s economy.”

Session 1B, “Access to Capital…Position your business for growth.”

Session 1c, “How to win in the Government Sector.”

1100-1155PM

Session 2A, “Shifting your paradigm from Employee to Employer.”

Session 2B, “Identifying your market… The best ways to perfect your brand message.”

Session2C, “Safeguarding your Business… Are you prepared for the worst?”

1200-130PM

Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Michael V. Roberts

130-215PM

Book Signing

230-315PM

Session 3: “The Entrepreneur Life Cycle" Featuring the Capital Enterprise Development Group.

330-430

Closing Session:

“Legacy Building: Creating Sustainable Generational Wealth through       Entrepreneurship”

445-500PM

Session Recaps and Closing Remarks

500-600PM

Networking Reception

Featured Speakers and Panelists

Mr. Kevin Sledge, Managing Director, Prudential Financial

Mr. Leonard Walker, Senior Vice President, Business Banking Division, Wachovia/Wells Fargo

Mr. Ralph Brown, CEO Trillion Communications Corporation

Mr. James Young, President and CEO, Citizens Trust Bank

Mr. Greg Henley, Ph.D., Director, H.J. Russell International Center of Entrepreneurship, Georgia State University

Mr. Joe Jackson, Director, Supplier Diversity, International Aviation Consultants, LLC- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Mr. Steve Julal, Managing Principal, Vaas Professionals

 Mr. Zennie Lynch President/CEO Brand Nu Beginnings

Ms. Bobbi Hampton-Goard, Founder and CEO, The Hampton Agency

Georgia State Student University Center, Suite 360
44 Courtland Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (ET)

NBMBAA, Atlanta Chapter