Posted by Dallas South News Wire (National Black MBA Assn)
The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter announced today it will host a wealth creation seminar with nationally-known speaker and author Dr. Dennis Kimbro.
The event is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business.
Comerica Bank will serve as presenting sponsor. Other sponsors include the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, National Sales Network – Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter, and 100 Black Men of Greater Dallas-Fort Worth, Inc.
Comerica Bank is also partnering with the NBMBAA to host a series of monthly Financial Empowerment workshops. Starting in April and running through December, the free community workshops will teach participants how to create a solid financial foundation, reduce debt and grow savings.
“The NBMBAA is honored to host a speaker of Dr. Kimbro’s caliber,” said Clifton Johnson, Economic Development Chair at NBMBAA Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter. “With Dr. Kimbro’s seminar and the monthly financial empowerment workshops that will follow, area residents will benefit greatly.”
“Comerica Bank is proud to serve as presenting sponsor for this wealth creation seminar and hosting the monthly Financial Empowerment workshops,” said Irv Ashford, Senior Vice President of Community Development & External Affairs, Comerica Bank. “Through these initiatives we hope to help more DFW residents achieve financial success.”
The seminar will be held in SMU’s Crum Auditorium and begins at 6:00 p.m. with a networking hour that will last until 7:00 p.m. Dr. Kimbro will speak at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and free for members of sponsoring organizations with advance registration. To register, or for more information, email econdev@dfwmbas.org.
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