National Black MBA Association Austin Chapter

What are you still waiting for?

Get the best of knowledge, strategy, and real opportunity at the Franchise Curious Conversations event—where business meets ownership and vision meets ex*****on.

This is more than a conversation… It's your chance to learn how to:
🔹 BUY into proven business models
🔹 SCALE your business for national growth
🔹 SUPPLY into a multi-billion dollar industry

Join the National Black MBA Association Austin Chapter and industry leaders, including our President Azaniah Israel, for an evening that could shift your path to ownership, wealth, and legacy.

📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Austin, TX

🎟️ Secure your spot now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franchise-curious-conversations-the-hidden-patchway-to-ownership-tickets-1985083571399

Don’t wait for opportunity—position yourself for it.

🚀 Ready to win bigger contracts and partnerships? Start here.

The National Black MBA Association® Austin Chapter invites our members and partners to an exclusive Lunch & Learn designed to help you position your business for real opportunities.

Too many professionals and entrepreneurs miss out — not because they lack value, but because they lack the tools to present it effectively.

📄 In this session, you’ll learn how to build a powerful capability statement that helps you:
✔️ Stand out to decision-makers
✔️ Communicate your value clearly
✔️ Be ready for contracts and partnerships
✔️ Walk away with something you can use immediately

🎤 Presented by: Hien Tran
📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

This is more than a workshop — it’s a step toward positioning yourself for bigger rooms and bigger opportunities.

🎟️ Register now:
🔗 https://egbi.org/lunchlearns/

We’re calling on the entire NBMBAA Austin family—members, partners, entrepreneurs, and professionals—to show up and grow.

Many professionals know how to build a career.
But very few are taught how to own a business with a proven system.

That’s where franchising comes in.

Franchising can provide a blueprint for entrepreneurship — offering structure, brand recognition, and support that many startups don’t have when starting from scratch.

That’s why we’re hosting a special conversation in Austin:

Franchise Curious Conversations: The Hidden Pathway to Ownership

This event will explore:

• Why franchising is becoming a powerful pathway to entrepreneurship
• How to evaluate franchise opportunities
• How entrepreneurs can turn their businesses into franchises
• How professionals can provide services to the growing franchise ecosystem

Whether you’re exploring business ownership, looking to expand your business, or simply curious about how franchising works, this conversation will provide valuable insights and connections.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 City of Austin – Permitting and Development Center
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr.
Austin, TX

Refreshments will be served.

🎟 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985083571399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hosted by:
National Black MBA Association – Austin Chapter
Multicultural Franchise Connectors
Austin Black Real Estate Professionals

🚨 Volunteers Needed: HBCU Battle of the Brains – Austin 🚨

The 9th Annual HBCU Battle of the Brains is coming to Austin, and we’re looking for volunteers to help support one of the most exciting competitions celebrating HBCU innovation, entrepreneurship, and student leadership.

This event brings together talented students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country to compete, collaborate, and showcase groundbreaking ideas.

The NBMBAA Austin Chapter is helping support the event and we would love to have members of our community involved.

Whether you're an HBCU alum, business professional, student, or community supporter, your help can make a real impact.

If you or someone in your network would like to volunteer, please visit the page below for full details and signup information.

👉 https://austinblackmba.org/event/hbcu-battle-of-the-brains/

Let’s come together to support the next generation of innovators and leaders.