Throngs of visitors stopped by the African American Golfer’s Digest exhibit booth #2005 during the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) 36th Annual Conference and Exposition, held September 16-20, 2014 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), 285 Andrew Young International Drive, Atlanta, GA 30313. The gathering is one of the largest professional development and job search events in the country.
The attendees that dropped by learned how to get involved in golf (if they don’t already play) and received a cache of golf literature along with free magazine copies, free annual digital subscriptions and a chance to try their skill at winning prizes at the exciting onsite Putting Contest. Those who already play the sport were informed of upcoming golf outings and exotic golfing excursions hosted by the publication and other organizations.
Established in 1970, the NBMBAA is dedicated to developing partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community through its five channels of engagement; education, career, leadership, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle.
Photo left: Sherryl and Bud Willis of Tigers On The Green LLC greeted visitors and staffed the booth.
Each year, the NBMBAA Annual Conference and Exposition attracts more than 9,000 attendees. Sessions are held on topics including: career, education, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and leadership. The NBMBAA Annual Conference offers a myriad of opportunities designed to meet your professional development, branding, recruiting, retention and corporate citizenship goals.
Supporting business and industry professionals in all aspects, the African American Golfer’s Digest fills a terrific niche for the NBMBAA membership, helping them in a non-intimidating way to learn more about golf and enjoy the benefits that the game presents for entrepreneurs and business professionals. “It’s a perfect partnership,” says publisher Debert Cook who has run the quarterly magazine for the last 11-years. “We’re providing young professionals with an extended opportunity to increase their rolodex and networking abilities by helping them access the thousands of golf outings and tournaments across the country and abroad. A massive number of business executives and leaders across all industry lines play golf. It’s a game that can help professionals on-and-off the course.”
The NBMBAA® has 46 chapters, 28 collegiate chapters, a membership base of more than 9,500 and more than 350 corporate partners. For additional information visit: www.NBMBAA.org For additional information on the African American Golfer’s Digest visit www.AfricanAmericanGolfersDigest.com
