National Black MBA Association - Raleigh/Durham Chapter

🚨TODAY🚨Network in Motion: WORKOUT + NETWORKING NIGHT Join the NBMBAA RDU Triad Chapter for our P3 Series: Professional Presence, Powerful Performance, and Profitable Results — where wellness meets connection and community. This FREE event is all about moving your body, meeting your people, and strengthening your professional presence in a relaxed, high-energy environment. ⸻ 🔥 What to Expect 🏋🏾♂️ Guided group workout led by Rich4Fit 🤝 Social + networking atmosphere 🧘🏾♀️ Wellness-focused community building 🎧 Live DJ bringing modern, high-energy vibes 🌟 Open to members and non-members 🍕 Post-workout reception & networking at Rudino’s Sports Corner 💧 Complimentary water provided ⸻ 📍 Event Details 📆 Friday, February 6, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Laurel Hills Community Center 3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 👟 Dress Code: Athletic wear encouraged 🏃🏾♀️ Fitness Level: All levels welcome — no equipment needed ⸻ 🧊🤝 Cool Down & Connect After the workout, keep the conversation going with a casual networking social at: 📍 Rudino’s Sports Corner 3101-101 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612 Unwind, connect, and build relationships beyond the mat. Register on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eBGpwNGH

Black History Month is not just a reflection of where we’ve been, it’s a call to action for where we’re going. As President of the RDU Triad Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, I’m reminded that Black history is built on brilliance, resilience, innovation, and leadership, often in the face of systems designed to exclude us. Our ancestors didn’t just survive, they created. They built businesses, institutions, movements, and legacies that continue to shape this country and the global economy. And today, we carry that same responsibility forward. Black History Month challenges us to do more than celebrate names from the past. It asks us to invest in Black talent today. To expand access to education, leadership, and economic opportunity. To ensure Black professionals are not only present in rooms of influence, but empowered to lead them. At NBMBAA, our mission is rooted in that legacy. Our community exists to cultivate leaders, accelerate careers, strengthen businesses, and create pathways for generational impact. Every program we run, every student we support, every professional we develop is part of modern Black history in the making. So this month, and every month, let’s honor our history by building the future: boldly, unapologetically, and together.

⚠️ Event Update: January Meeting Will Be Held Virtually Due to inclement weather this week, the General Body Meeting will be changed to a virtual format. Your safety comes first, and this adjustment ensures everyone can participate without travel concerns. Thank you for your flexibility — we’re excited to connect with you online on Feb. 3rd at 6:30 PM. The zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to registered attendees 30 minutes before the meeting. Additional information is below. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-xVY6hZ

Due to inclement weather this week, our January General Body Meeting has been rescheduled from 1/27 to 2/3. Safety is our top priority, and we want everyone to feel comfortable traveling and attending without concern. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. We look forward to gathering with you on Feb. 3rd at 6:30pm ET.

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Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, the RDU Triad Chapter of the National Black MBA Association pauses to honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a visionary leader whose courage, conviction, and commitment to justice continue to shape our nation and our communities. Dr. King reminded us that leadership is rooted in service, that progress requires persistence, and that economic equity and opportunity are essential to true freedom. His work challenges us not only to dream, but to act — with integrity, purpose, and collective responsibility. As professionals, leaders, and change-makers, we carry forward his legacy by advocating for equity, creating access, uplifting our communities, and leading with courage in every space we occupy. Today, and every day, may we continue to build, serve, and lead in a way that honors his vision. #MLKDay #DrMartinLutherKingJr #LeadershipInAction #ServiceAboveSelf #RDUTriadNBMBAA #LegacyOfLeadership

Join Us for the RDU Triad Chapter January General Body Meeting — Let’s Level Up for 2026 The RDU Triad Chapter of the National Black MBA Association invites you to our January General Body Meeting as we come together to look ahead and Level Up for 2026. This dynamic and interactive session will focus on our vision for the future, leadership engagement, and meaningful opportunities to get involved. Featured Panel: Executive Board Members of our Executive Board will serve as keynote panelists, sharing insight into the chapter’s direction, priorities, and leadership strategy for 2026. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from chapter leadership, ask questions, and engage in open dialogue. During this meeting, we will: -Review organizational goals for 2026 -Share key plans and initiatives for the year ahead -Provide opportunities to meet and connect with the Executive Board -Answer questions and discuss ways to stay engaged This event is open to everyone. You do not need an MBA to attend, and membership is not required. Students, professionals, entrepreneurs, aspiring leaders, and those simply curious about our work are all encouraged to join us. Registration on Eventbrite is Required: https://lnkd.in/e-xVY6hZ

Join us tomorrow for Wisdom Wednesday featuring Michelle Arnold M.B.A., VP of University Relations for the RDU Triad Black MBA Association & Senior Revenue Manager with Marriott International. This virtual session is hosted by our university partner NCCU. 📲 Join us using the QR code above. #WisdomWednesday #NCCU #RDUTriadBlackMBA #UniversityRelations #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership