About the Region The Mideast region consists of nine chapters located in five states (Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Western New York, and Kentucky) and one international chapter located in Toronto, Canada. The Mideast region is one of the fastest growing regions in terms of MBA members and boast some of the most successful chapters of the National Black MBA Association. Three of the nine Mideast region chapters were named "Chapter of the Year" over the past 10 years by our national headquarters. One chapter president was name "MBA Member of the Year" by our national headquarters and all chapters have a Leaders of Tomorrow youth program. The Mideast region chapters, presidents and contact information are as follows: National Black MBA Association Mideast Region Chapters Contact Information Chapter Name President Name Chapter Address Contact Website  Cincinnati  Ms. Michelle Heath  P.O. Box 14656 Cincinnati, OH 45250  (888) 864-4410  http://www.cincyblackmba.org  Cleveland  Ms. Jeanette Haynes-Gordon  P.O. Box 22839 Beachwood, OH 44122  (216) 916-4874  http://www.clevelandblackmbas.org  Columbus  Ms. Buffie Patterson  P.O. Box 163575 Columbus, OH 43216-3575  (614) 470-1683  http://www.columbusbmba.org  Dayton  Ms. Deborah Benson  P.O. Box 3709 Dayton, OH 45401-3709  (937) 285-0113  http://www.nbmbaa-dayton.org  Detroit  Mr. Steven Suber  P.O. Box 02398 Detroit, MI 48202  (303) 328-3573  http://www.nbmbaa.org/detroit  Louisville  Mr. Alan Benson  P.O. Box 2953 Louisville, KY 40201  (502) 540-5946 http://www.kyblackmba.com  Pittsburgh  Mr. Kevin Cameron  P.O. Box 3502 Pittsburgh, PA 15230  (724) 382-3063 http://www.nbmbaapgh.org  Western New York  Mr. Lavon Stephens  P.O. Box 20581 Rochester, NY 14602  (585) 234-4412  http://www.nybmba.org  Toronto  Mr. Damon Knights  P.O. Box 41642 230 Sandalwood Pkwy Brampton, Ontario L6Z4R1 Canada  info@nbmbaa.ca  http://www.nbmbaa.ca

The National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA) is a non-profit organization of minority MBAs, business professionals, entrepreneurs and MBA students. The strength of the National Black MBAA Association as an organization lies in its extensive network of our 44 professional chapters nationwide and 15 collegiate chapters. The 44 chapters are divided into five regions, including the Mideast region.

Each year, the Mideast regional chapters present the regional conference with one chapter hosting the conference in their city:

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2nd Annual Mideast Regional Conference

Register for the Conference

Join us for the 2nd Annual National Black MBA Association Mideast Regional Conference from October 22 – 24, 2009. The conference will be held in the beautifully appointed:

InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center
9801 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.707.4100

The conference includes an opening reception, informative plenary sessions and engaging workshops. Learn more about emerging businesses, entrepreneurship, and personal branding. An exciting and experienced group of speakers are set to lead every session and inspire attendees. In addition, the conference includes the NBMBAA Cleveland Northeast Ohio chapter’s 4th Annual Diversity Career Fair plus a Senior Executive Meet and Greet, and a Corporate Awards and Scholarship Luncheon.

Managing your career is critical at this time. The regional conference can be a catalyst to helping you maximize change or capitalize on current opportunities.

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