National Black MBA Association Austin Chapter

04/30/2026

Most people try to build a business from scratch.

The ones in the room on April 30th?
They’ll learn how to follow a proven blueprint.

Franchise Curious Conversations is bringing together franchisors, lenders, operators, and real-world experts—all in one place.

This is not theory.
This is access.

• Learn how to own a franchise
• Learn how to scale your business into one
• Learn how to plug into an existing system

Plus—3 Chromebooks will be given away.

📍 Austin PDC
🗓 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 5:30 – 8:00 PM

Seats are filling.

Register now:
https://tinyurl.com/AustinFranchiseEvent

04/29/2026

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.

04/23/2026

Franchising offers more than one path to success—you can BUY, SCALE, or SUPPLY.

The National Black MBA Association Austin Chapter is proud to partner on an impactful conversation designed to shift how our community thinks about ownership, wealth, and business growth.

Join us for Franchise Curious Conversations: The Hidden Pathway to Ownership—featuring industry leaders, including our very own Chapter President, Azaniah Israel.

Many professionals have mastered careers—but have never been taught how to own, scale, or position themselves within proven business models. This session introduces the powerful Buy • Scale. • Supply framework:

🔹 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

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or professional ready for your next level—this is where strategy meets opportunity.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 City of Austin Permitting & Development Center, Austin, TX

🎟️ Register now (FREE):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franchise-curious-conversations-the-hidden-patchway-to-ownership-tickets-1985083571399

Don’t just build a career—build ownership, scale impact, and create legacy.

04/15/2026

📣 CALLING ALL STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS & COMMUNITY LEADERS!

From high school students to college scholars, young professionals to seasoned leaders—this is YOUR invitation to be in the room where growth, leadership, and opportunity meet.

Join the National Black MBA Association®️ Austin Chapter for our General Body Meeting (GBM) as we continue our Collective Growth Series:

Own the Shift: A HUB Business Leadership Panel
Real conversations. Real leaders. Real impact.

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 City of Austin Permitting & Development Center
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX

🎟️ Secure your spot:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1985397987827

This is more than a meeting—it’s a space to:
✔️ Connect across generations and industries
✔️ Learn from impactful business leaders
✔️ Build community and expand your network
✔️ Position yourself for your next opportunity

Whether you’re just starting out or already leading, you belong in this room.

Let’s grow. Let’s lead. Let’s build—together.

04/12/2026

📄 Get Ready for Bigger Contracts — NBMBAA Austin x EGBI

If you want to land bigger contracts, partner with larger companies, or be taken seriously in new opportunities—your capability statement matters.

Too many businesses miss out simply because they’re not prepared to present their value clearly.

Join this powerful Lunch & Learn and walk away with a tool you can use immediately.

💡 You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Stand out to decision-makers
✔️ Clearly communicate your services and value
✔️ Position your business for contract opportunities

📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Dwell Coworking Mueller
1106 Clayton Lane, 5th Floor, Austin, TX 78723

🎟️ Register now:
https://lunchandlearnbuildyourstatement.eventbrite.com/

💥 NBMBAA Members: Use code BLACKMBA for 50% OFF

Let’s position your business for real opportunities.

04/12/2026

🚀 NBMBAA Austin x EGBI | Build a Profitable Childcare Business

Are you ready to take your childcare business to the next level?
You don’t have to figure it out alone.

The National Black MBA Association® Austin Chapter invites our members and community to the Childcare Business Profitability Bootcamp—a hands-on experience designed to help you grow your income, improve operations, and build a business that lasts.

💡 What you’ll gain:
✔️ Practical strategies to increase profitability
✔️ Operational insights to run your business efficiently
✔️ Tools to build long-term sustainability

🎓 Earn 6 Hours of Continuing Education

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Workforce Solutions Capital Area
9001 N IH 35, Ste 110C, Austin, TX

🎟️ Reserve your spot:
https://egbi.org/childcare/

NBMBAA Austin members — this is your opportunity to invest in your business growth and future.

04/08/2026

We are proud to support our President & CEO, Azaniah Israel, as he advances in the Entrepreneur of Impact competition.

Azaniah has been a driving force behind the growth and revitalization of the National Black MBA Association – Austin Chapter. Under his leadership, we’ve expanded partnerships, increased membership, and strengthened our commitment to developing leaders across the Austin community.

His impact extends beyond our chapter—as a business leader, AI strategist, and founder, he is helping organizations grow, innovate, and create meaningful change.

This recognition reflects not only his work, but the collective impact of the community we are building together.

We invite our members, partners, and supporters to stand with us and help push him to the next round.

👉 Vote here: https://entrepreneurofimpact.org/2026/azaniah-israel
(Voting resets daily—your continued support matters.)

One visionary will take home $25,000, appear in an Entrepreneur Magazine advertorial, and receive a one-on-one mentoring session with Daymond John.

03/27/2026

🚀 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.

03/16/2026

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

03/06/2026

The momentum continues.

Join the National Black MBA Association Austin Chapter for our upcoming General Body Meeting as we bring together leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and future changemakers from across Central Texas.

This session will focus on educating owners, strengthening collective power, and building momentum for growth in our community.

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 City of Austin Permitting & Development Center
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX

If you’re looking to connect, develop, and grow with purpose, this is the room to be in.

Save the date and bring a colleague.

03/06/2026

🚨 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.