FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the dates of the Conference?
October 4-8, 2011

What is the Host Hotel?

Atlanta Marriott Marquis – Co-Host
Omni Hotel at CNN Center –Co Host

How do I secure a hotel reservation?

In order to secure a reservation through NBMBAA – you must register for the conference. Once you have registered, you can access housing online at www.nbmbaa.org or by calling 866-546-4303 or 972-349-5414.

What are the hotel prices?
Prices range from $159.00 - $249.00

Can I register online?
Yes. Please visit www.nbmbaa.org

Where should I fax my completed registration form?
(972) 349-7715

Where should I mail my completed registration form?
NBMBAA
75 Remittance Drive, Suite 6515
Chicago, IL 60675-6515
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Attn: Conference Registration

What are the registration cut-off rates and dates?
Early Bird Rates: 5/16/11– 8/1/11
Pre-Reg Rates: 8/2/11 – 9/1/11
Onsite Rates: 9/2/11 – 10/8/11

Do I have to be registered, to secure a hotel room?
Yes. A registration confirmation number is required to secure a room.

Can I purchase single event tickets?
No, single tickets are not available this year. You can purchase an Entertainment Package that includes the following – Welcome Reception, Club MBA, Club Jazz, Friday Concert, Friday Night After Party and Saturday Farewell Reunion Brunch. Entertainment packages are sold on a first-come first-served basis. With the purchase of Entertainment Package, you will receive an acknowledgement indicating the item(s) you have purchased. You will not receive a confirmation. Your tickets will be available for pickup beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011 in Registration.

When does onsite registration open?
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 4:00 pm at the Georgia World Congress Center Registration Hall, Building B 285 Andrew Young Intl. Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30313-1591

Can I change my registration type, from Entertainment Package to Full Registration?

Yes, you can change the registration type and pay the additional fee. The best way to change your registration is by faxing your changes to NBMBAA Registration at (972)-349-7715.

Is there a registration cancellation penalty?
Yes, Cancellations and/or Refund request must be made in writing. Telephone cancellations are not accepted. Full refunds will be made through Monday, August 1, 2011. Cancellations postmarked, time-stamped, emailed or faxed between, August 2, 2011 and Thursday, September 1, 2011 will have up to $150.00 processing fee deducted from the refund. Cancellations postmarked, time-stamped, emailed or faxed after Thursday, September 1, 2011 are not eligible for refund. There will be no exceptions. Reimbursements are paid in the same format the payment was received. It takes 10 days for credit card reimbursements and 21 days for check reimbursements.

How long does it take to process a registration?
Online registrations are processed immediately. Faxed and mailed registrations are processed within seven business days once they are received.

Can you fax or email the confirmation?
Confirmations are sent in the following manner, (1) email; (2) mail (3) fax.

I tried to register online. The system would not accept my Credit Card. If I mail or fax my registration, will it be processed within the four business days?
No. Faxed and mailed registrations are processed within seven business days once they are received.

Who is the artist for the concert?
The artist for the concert has not been determined.

Do I have to be a member to attend the Career Fair?
No. The NBMBAA Career Fair is open to all attendees. NBMBAA Career Fair access is included in all Leadership Institute, Entrepreneurial Institute and Full Conference Registrations. See the chart above the registration fee. All career fair registrants must provide a resume when picking up their registration materials.

What is included with a full conference registration?
Full Conference Registrations includes all general sessions, admission to the two-day NBMBAA Career Fair, Welcome Reception, Keynote Luncheons, Hospitality Receptions and nightly social events Wednesday – Saturday.

What are the NBMBAA Leadership Institute Workshops?
These full-day pre-conference workshops are on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. They are open to any registrant that pays the full Leadership registration price. They are on a first-come first-served basis. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. The Early Bird cost is $900 for members and $1,100 for non-members. Please check the website for additional information and workshop descriptions.

Can I participate in the Innovation Whiteboard Challenge if I am not registered?
No. Only individuals who have registered in either the Entrepreneurial Institute, Leadership Institute, or as a Full Conference attendee can apply to participate in The Innovation Whiteboard Challenge.

Continuing Education Unit (CEU):
In an effort to enhance the benefit of attending the NBMBAA Leadership Institute®, we have partnered with Florida A&M University to provide registrants with Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credit for their attendance.  NBMBAA Leadership Institute® registrants will receive 1 CEU credit for their full participation.  In order to receive CEU credit, all criteria must be met by attendees without exception.  The requirements are as follows:

Complete and return the Continuing Education Application Form, by noon Friday, October 7, 2011 via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the Speaker Ready Room which will be located on Wednesday, October 4th in the Marriott and on Thursday & Friday, October 6th & 7th at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Attend all of the workshops within your track for the duration of each session.  (Attendance is monitored by scanning your badge, so please make sure that you scan your badge at each session.)

Complete homework, as assigned by your NBMBAA Leadership Institute® instructor, and return it via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to the Speaker Ready Room by noon Friday, October 7th.

The final date for receipt of all CEU materials is Friday, October 21, 2011. Information can be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to: Strategic Program Initiatives Department, National Black MBA Association Inc., 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

What is a Continuing Education Unit?
Continuing Education Units are awarded for participation in planned non-credit instructional programs meeting established criteria.  The number of units for each course or program is determined in writing in advance of the program.  The CEU is intended to serve all interests in continuing education, whether public or private, and whether individual, instructional, institutional, organizational, governmental, or societal.  The unit is applicable to the appropriate learning experiences of adults at all levels from post secondary to post doctoral; for all classes of adult learners, whether vocational, technical, professional, managerial, or adults bent on personal improvement; and in all formats of teaching and learning known to the field of education.

What is the cost of an onsite conference NTENTIAL (TM) coaching meeting?
$100 for members which is a significant discount from our coaches regular coaching fees. The Ntential coaching fee is a member benefit. Non-members pay $150 for an onsite NTENTIAL coaching meeting.

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