NFBPA CenTex

05/13/2026

🌸 Join us for an afternoon of gratitude, celebration, and connection.

NFBPA Central Texas Chapter and WomanToWoman invite you to Garden of Gratitude, a special event honoring mothers and mother figures.

🗓 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 Austin City Hall - City Manager's Balcony - 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

This will be a beautiful opportunity to gather in community and celebrate the women who continue to pour into others every day.

💌 Please RSVP by next Wednesday - https://tinyurl.com/bdz3edxa 💐

04/30/2026

📍 Happening this evening in Austin!

If you’ve been thinking about building something of your own, this is worth your time.

Tonight’s Franchise Curious Conversations, hosted by the National Black MBA Association Austin Chapter, is focused on real pathways to business ownership.

You’ll hear directly from professionals on how to:
🔹 BUY – Become a franchisee and step into business ownership
🔹 SCALE – Turn your business into a franchise and expand nationally
🔹 SUPPLY – Provide services to the franchise ecosystem and grow your impact

Plus, 3 Chromebooks will be given away!

The event starts at 5:30 PM at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center. It’s free to attend, refreshments will be provided, and it’s a great opportunity to learn and connect.

🎟 Grab your FREE ticket! - tinyurl.com/AustinFranchiseEvent

Come through and be part of the conversation ✨

What if you could start a business with a blueprint instead of starting from scratch?

04/16/2026

Leadership often comes with responsibility, pressure, and the risk of burnout. Join AALI and NFBPA Central Texas for a meaningful Lunch & Learn discussion on "The Weight of Leadership: Navigating Burnout in Community Work."

Hear from experienced counselors and mental health professionals as they share practical tools and strategies for sustaining yourself while serving others.

Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Carver Museum Auditorium - 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702

👉 Register today: bit.ly/4mjhFBB

We hope to see you there!

01/27/2026

NFBPA Central Texas Chapter invites you to join us as we kick off Black History Month with an evening of connection, culture, and community!

📅 Wednesday, February 5
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 African American Cultural Arts Facility | 912 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

💵 $17 Members | $22 Non-Members
🍴 Lite bites & adult beverages provided

This event is open to members and guests — so bring a friend and come celebrate with us!

👉 Pre-registration is preferred.
📧 Email questions to [email protected]

We look forward to connecting, celebrating Black history, and building community together!

Enjoy the kickoff to BHM with NFBPA

01/16/2026

Join NFBPA Central Texas Chapter as we honor and celebrate the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✨

We will come together on Monday, January 19, 2026 for a powerful day of service, reflection, and community at the MLK March, Festival, and Food Drive.

🕊️ March: Begins at 9:30 AM at the Texas State Capitol
🎶 Festival: Follows at 11:00 AM at Huston–Tillotson University

Interested in volunteering and making an impact?
🔗 Sign up using the link in our bio or reach out directly with questions:

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

Let’s show up, serve, and continue the legacy together. 🤍

11/12/2025

The countdown is on! ⏳ We’re less than 24 hours away from the 2025 NFBPA Central Texas Leadership Summit!

This year’s breakout sessions are packed with dynamic discussions, interactive workshops, and thought leadership that will define the future of public service. From Equity in Action to AI Innovation and Public Policy Transformation, each session is designed to equip today’s leaders with the tools to craft meaningful, lasting change.

Join us November 13th–14th as we bring "A Blueprint for Excellence: Crafting Leaders, Cultivating Change" to life!

11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Desmar Walkes as one of the featured speakers at the 2025 NFBPA Central Texas Leadership Summit! 🎉

A board-certified family physician and Local Health Authority for Austin-Travis County, Dr. Walkes brings decades of experience in public health and emergency response. From guiding the region through COVID-19 and MPOX outbreaks to leading national forecasting efforts with the CDC, she’s a trusted voice in health leadership. Beyond medicine, Dr. Walkes is a world traveler, artist, and proud Texas rancher, embodying purpose, compassion, and excellence in every endeavor.

Join us November 13th–14th as we explore “A Blueprint for Excellence: Crafting Leaders, Cultivating Change.”

Real change begins when you’re part of the conversation.

11/12/2025

We’re honored to welcome BiNi Scoor as one of the featured speakers at the 2025 NFBPA Central Texas Leadership Summit! 🎉

As the Founder and CEO of 212 Catalysts, BiNi brings nearly 30 years of experience helping nonprofits, corporations, and government agencies achieve transformational results. Her leadership has guided African American–led organizations in securing over $26 million in funding and supported more than $600 million in community projects across Texas.

Through initiatives like the African American Leadership Institute, the Black Men’s Health Clinic, and Texas’s first community-based Trauma Recovery Center, BiNi continues to champion equity, innovation, and sustainable impact statewide.

Join us November 13th–14th as we explore “A Blueprint for Excellence: Crafting Leaders, Cultivating Change.”

Real change begins when you’re part of the conversation.

11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Craig Ulrich as one of the featured speakers at the 2025 NFBPA Central Texas Leadership Summit! 🎉

As Key Account Sales Executive for Surest Health Plans, a UnitedHealthcare company, Craig brings more than 25 years of experience in the employee benefits industry. A subject matter expert across the Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas Mid-Market region, he’s passionate about transforming health insurance through innovation, making healthcare more accessible and affordable for both employers and the communities they serve.

Join us November 13th–14th as we explore “A Blueprint for Excellence: Crafting Leaders, Cultivating Change.”

Real change begins when you’re part of the conversation.

11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Justin Ferguson as one of the featured speakers at the 2025 NFBPA Central Texas Leadership Summit! 🎉

As Vice President of Local Markets Client Insights for UnitedHealthcare’s Office of Data & Analytics, Justin leads a national team of strategists and analysts dedicated to transforming healthcare through data-driven insights. With over a decade at UnitedHealthcare, his leadership has helped shape strategies that improve health outcomes, lower costs, and drive innovation across the healthcare system.

Join us November 13th–14th as we explore “A Blueprint for Excellence: Crafting Leaders, Cultivating Change.”

Real change begins when you’re part of the conversation.

11/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Houmma Garba as one of the featured speakers at the 2025 NFBPA Central Texas Leadership Summit! 🎉

A strategic leader in language access, Houmma drives the City of Austin’s efforts to eliminate language barriers and ensure equitable communication for all residents. Through her leadership, initiatives like iSpeak Austin, the Emergency Language Access Plan, and the City’s translation style guide have strengthened how Austin connects with its diverse communities. Her work continues to set the standard for inclusive communication, ensuring every resident has a voice in civic life.

Join us November 13th–14th as we explore “A Blueprint for Excellence: Crafting Leaders, Cultivating Change.”

Real change begins when you’re part of the conversation.