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The RDU Triad Chapter of the National Black MBA Association presents
🎉 Suite Night at the Ballpark! 🎉
Join professionals from across the Triangle and Triad, along with Dell Technologies, for an exclusive evening in a Presidential Suite at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, connect with local leaders, strengthen existing relationships, or simply enjoy a great night out, this event offers the perfect combination of professional networking and entertainment.
This exclusive signature event experience is filled with games, giveaways, networking, and more!
Your premium ticket includes :
✅ Indoor & Outdoor Presidential Suite access with premium seats & amazing views
✅ Full Buffet Dinner
✅ Two Drink Tickets (21+)
✅ Unlimited soda, water, & snacks
✅ Pool Table Access, Games & Giveaways!
✅ Post-game fireworks show 🎆
📅 Date: Friday, July 31st | First pitch at 6:35 PM
📍Where : Durham Bulls Athletic Park – 409 Blackwell St Durham NC, 27701
Tickets are limited. Reserve your seat today and join us for one of the chapter's premier summer networking events.
RSVP on Eventbrite is required: https://lnkd.in/eVueu8b7
Early-bird tickets for member’s start at $99. (The value of this experience starts at $130.)
🎫 Tickets are limited, so don’t wait to reserve your seat for one of the chapter’s premier networking events of the summer!
A special thank you to our event sponsor, Dell Technologies, for making this experience possible.
At Dell Technologies, creating positive impact goes beyond technology. Through innovation, community engagement, workforce development, leadership advancement, and expanding access to technology, Dell helps drive digital inclusion and economic opportunity while empowering individuals and communities to thrive.
We look forward to seeing you at the ballpark!
#NBMBAA#RDUTriad#Networking#Leadership#ProfessionalDevelopment#DellTechnologies#DurhamBulls#TriangleNC#TriadNC#BusinessNetworking#CommunityLeadership#CareerGrowth#SummerNetworking#BlackProfessionals#Raleigh#Durham#Greensboro#WinstonSalem
🌟 We’re Taking the Community Outside! 🌟
The National Black MBA Association® RDU Triad Chapter is excited to partner with BLK Men in Tech, Cisco Connected Black Professionals, and Sunny Days Presents as a proud co-sponsor of The Offsite—an unforgettable outdoor networking experience designed to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community leaders.
📅 Saturday, August 1
📍 Busco Beach – Goldsboro, NC
This isn’t your typical networking event.
Think BBQ cookout meets tech community takeover—with great food, meaningful conversations, outdoor activities, music, games, and an opportunity to build authentic relationships in a relaxed environment.
🎟️ Your ticket includes:
✅ Food & non-alcoholic beverages
✅ Panel discussion access
✅ Networking opportunities
✅ Community games & activities
✅ The Tailgate Talk—a unique conversation experience where attendees can share career advice, life lessons, wisdom, and personal reflections
✅ Photo & video moments and much more
Whether you’re:
💼 Working in tech
🚀 Looking to break into the industry
📈 Growing your business
🤝 Expanding your professional network
🌍 Simply looking to connect with an incredible community
…this event is for you.
As a chapter, we believe that some of the best professional relationships are built outside the boardroom. We’re proud to support experiences that foster authentic connections, collaboration, and community.
We hope to see many of our members and supporters there!
#NBMBAA#RDUTriadNBMBAA#BLKMenInTech#Networking#Leadership#Technology#ProfessionalDevelopment#Community#Entrepreneurship#BlackProfessionals#CareerGrowth#TechCommunity#TheOffsite
We’re taking the community outside.
BLK Men in Tech and @ciscocbpglobal @rdumba &
@sunnydayspresents are bringing you The Offsite, a high-energy outdoor experience built for professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community leaders who are ready to connect beyond the office and the laptops.
On Saturday, August 1, we’re pulling up to @buscobeach in Goldsboro, NC for food, ATVs, games, music, networking, and good vibes.
Think BBQ cookout meets tech community takeover.
This is your chance to unplug, reset, and build real connections in a different environment. Whether you work in tech, are breaking into the industry, running a business, supporting the community, or just want to be around good people, this is the place to be.
Your ticket includes:
• Food and non-alcoholic drinks
• Access to the BLK Men in Tech event area
• Panel access
• Games and community activities
• Networking
• The Tailgate Talk activation
• Photo and video moment and more
We’ll also feature The Tailgate Talk, a special community activation where attendees can share wisdom, career advice, lessons learned, and personal reflections.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, sunscreen, bug spray, portable chargers, business cards, and ATV gear or helmets if they plan to ride.
ATV rentals, ATV entry/registration fees, camping fees, and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Pull up ready to connect, recharge, and enjoy the vibes
RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eAU9Yg3Q
🎉 It’s happening NOW! 🎉
Looking for something fun to do this evening? Join the 2nd Annual PAK Summer Block Party!
The RDU Triad Chapter of the National Black MBA Association® is proud to be a community partner for this exciting evening of networking, music, food, games, and great vibes.
Whether you’re looking to grow your professional network, meet new people, or simply enjoy an evening with the community, this is the place to be!
📍 1002 Vandora Springs Rd., Garner, NC
🕕 Now until 8:00 PM
Come connect with local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders while enjoying an unforgettable summer evening.
We’d love to see you there!
#RDUTriadNBMBAA#Networking#Community#GarnerNC#SummerBlockParty#ProfessionalNetworking#BlackProfessionals#Leadership#RaleighNC#CommunityPartnership
🚀 Next Week: YTPN Virtual Workshop – Beyond the Code 🚀
Technical expertise may help you land the job, but what helps you get promoted?
Join NC TECH's Young Tech Professionals Network (YTPN) next Thursday, June 25, for "Beyond the Code: The Skills That Actually Will Get You Promoted in Tech" featuring talent acquisition leader, author, and speaker Bobby McNeil, CASR. The session will explore the often-overlooked skills that drive career growth and leadership opportunities in today's tech workforce.
💡 Topics include:
✔️ Communication, influence, and business acumen
✔️ Moving from task-focused work to impact-driven contributions
✔️ Increasing your visibility and communicating your value
✔️ How AI and evolving workplace expectations are reshaping career advancement in tech
📅 Thursday, June 25 |⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 💻 Virtual
If you're looking to accelerate your career and stand out in a rapidly changing tech landscape, this is a session you won't want to miss.
🔗 https://lnkd.in/evTNtuSW
Registration is available for YTPN members. Reach out to Benjamin Tramontana to learn more about the network and membership opportunities.
#NCTECH#NCTECHYTPN#TechCareers#LeadershipDevelopment#CareerGrowth#NorthCarolinaTech#FutureOfWork#AI#ProfessionalDevelopment
🚀 THE OFFICIAL AI READINESS SUMMIT RECAP VIDEO IS HERE! 🚀
What happens when a sold-out room of professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, students, innovators, and community leaders comes together to prepare for the future of AI?
You create something extraordinary.
The National Black MBA Association® RDU Triad Chapter, in partnership with Cisco's Connected Black Professionals RTP Inclusive Community, proudly hosted the AI Readiness Summit sponsored by Cisco—and the impact was undeniable.
📊 AI READINESS SUMMIT BY THE NUMBERS
✅ 204 registered attendees
✅ Sold-Out Event
✅ 42 sessions, labs, roundtables, and learning experiences
✅ 92 personalized attendee schedules created
✅ 4.6/5 average session rating
✅ 4.7/5 overall event rating
✅ Over 100 attendees who were not yet members of our chapter
🔥 TOP 3 - MOST POPULAR EXPERIENCES
• Keynote Panel: Beyond the Hype: How to Lead, Learn, and Leverage AI in the Real World
• Prompting Like a Pro for Work
• AI Without a Crutch
⭐ HIGHEST-RATED SESSIONS
• AI-Powered Creative Studio Lab (5/5)
• Entrepreneur's Edge Lab (5/5)
• Prompting 101 Lab (5/5)
• AI Foundations 101 Panel (5/5)
But the true impact wasn't reflected in the ratings alone. It was reflected in the conversations, connections, collaborations, and opportunities that were created throughout the day.
💬 One attendee shared:
"The AI Readiness Summit exceeded every expectation. Everything was intentional. From the structure of the day to the quality of the speakers, this event was thoughtfully organized from start to finish. The energy was electric. The camaraderie was real."
💬 Another attendee noted:
"All the presenters and topics were relevant and the information shared can be immediately applied to my work."
That is exactly why we created this experience.
To Cisco, Cisco's Connected Black Professionals RTP Inclusive Community, our speakers, facilitators, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and every attendee who helped make this event possible—thank you.
Together, we demonstrated what can happen when community, technology, and opportunity come together in one room.
🎥 Watch the official recap video and relive the energy, insights, innovation, and connections that made the AI Readiness Summit unforgettable.
This wasn't just an event; it was a catalyst, and we're just getting started!
#AIReadinessSummit#NBMBAA#RDUTriadBlackMBA#Cisco#ArtificialIntelligence#FutureOfWork#Leadership#Innovation#ResponsibleAI#CareerGrowth#Networking#TechCommunity#AIGretchen Jackson-Sleeper, Kenyetta Hall, MBA, CSM, CSPO, Bobby McNeil, CASR, Andrea Parker, CSM, Richard ♠️ T., Jasmine Evans TPM PMP CSM, Briana Faulk, Aileah O., Leland Baptist, MBA, CSSGB, Jeanne Robinson, Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA, Kala Allen Omeiza, Letita Martin, Daniela Henderson, MBA, MSBA, Joel Verley, Chris Tazewell, Patryce Rispress, Desmond Gatling, Akeeya Umstead CSM, CSPO, Miranda Sterrett, DPT, MBA, REALTOR®India Bolton, Daniel Kotey,
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our AI Readiness Summit Roundtable Facilitators
As I reflect on the incredible success of the AI Readiness Summit, I am filled with gratitude for the leaders who stepped forward to facilitate our Lunch Roundtables.
These sessions were intentionally designed to be more than presentations. They were spaces for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and peer-to-peer learning. The insights exchanged during these conversations helped transform our summit from an event into a community experience.
To our facilitators, thank you for generously sharing your expertise, experiences, and perspectives. Thank you for creating environments where professionals felt comfortable asking questions, exploring possibilities, discussing challenges, and learning from one another. Your leadership helped attendees move beyond the hype surrounding AI and into practical conversations about how AI is impacting careers, businesses, education, healthcare, finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity, and our communities.
Special thanks to:
• Joel Verley – AI for Entrepreneurs
• Breanna Powell, MSW – AI for Creators
• Bobby McNeil, CASR – AI for Careers
• Letita Martin – Build Your Personal AI Stack
• Daniela Henderson, MBA, MSBA – AI for Everyday Life
• Chris Tazewell – AI for Sales
• Patryce Rispress – AI for Finance
• Richard ♠️ T. – AI for Educators
• Desmond Gatling – AI for Nonprofits
• Akeeya Umstead CSM, CSPO – AI for the Culture
• Miranda Sterrett, DPT, MBA, REALTOR® – AI for Healthcare
• Rosa Williams (Oyeneye), MBA – AI for Leadership
Because of your willingness to lead, nearly 200 attendees left with new ideas, practical strategies, valuable connections, and a deeper understanding of how AI can be leveraged responsibly and effectively.
On behalf of the National Black MBA Association - Raleigh/Durham Chapter, thank you for helping us create a space where innovation, collaboration, and community could thrive.
And to our partners at Cisco's Connected Black Professionals RTP Inclusive Community and Cisco, thank you for helping make this vision possible.
The conversations may have started at the summit, but the impact will continue long after.
#AIReadinessSummit#NBMBAA#RDUTriad#Cisco#ArtificialIntelligence#Leadership#Innovation#FutureOfWork#Community#AIForAll#BlackProfessionals#ProfessionalDevelopment#LifelongLearning#RDUTriadBlackMBA
⏰ The strongest conference experiences are not built in the room.
They are built before you arrive.
Before Los Angeles, prepare three things:
➡️ Your résumé.
➡️ Your LinkedIn profile.
➡️ Your 30-second professional story.
Why?
Because when you meet the right recruiter, executive, founder, or corporate partner, clarity matters.
People should understand who you are, what you do, and what kind of opportunity you are ready for.
Do not wait until September to organize your value.
Start now, so you can walk into L.A. with confidence. ✨
Tap the link to register and begin preparing your Road to L.A. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eF4szeYR#NBMBAA#RoadToLA#PIVOT2026#CareerPreparation#CareerGrowth
📸 Reflecting on an incredible, high-impact day at Cisco RTP for The AI Readiness Summit!
We officially wrapped up an immersive, "pure-doing" experience, and the energy in the room was unmatched. We brought together over 300 business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals all driven by a shared mission: moving past the theoretical hype of AI and building immediate, tangible technical capacity.
I want to extend a massive Thank You to our phenomenal partners who made this vision a reality:
RDU NBMBAA
The RDU Triad Chapter of the National Black MBA Association for their brilliant leadership, coordination, and dedication to bridging the scaling gap for professionals.
Cisco
Cisco (and the Connected Black Professionals-RTP Inclusive Community) for hosting us at their world-class RTP Campus and championing equitable access to advanced tech stewardship.
🛠️ What We Executed
As a scholar-practitioner, my goal was to bridge advanced management science with real-world technical execution. Throughout my five sessions, we didn't just talk about the future, we built it in real-time:
AI 101 Panel Rotations: We broke down foundational prompting, algorithmic operational infrastructure, and responsible AI governance.
AI In Your Life Practical Labs: Laptops were open, and the room shifted from passive listeners to active innovators. Attendees walked away with actionable blueprints to automate personal productivity, streamline enterprise workflows, and protect revenue infrastructure.
Whether you attended as an employee looking to optimize your daily operations or an entrepreneur architecting an autonomous business system, you proved that our community is ready to build, create, and innovate.
The momentum doesn't stop here. Let’s keep engineering systems that scale and protect our vision. 🚀
#AIReadiness#NBMBAA#Cisco#TechLeadership#AgenticAI#InformationSystems#ManagementScience#DigitalTransformation#RTP Tech #ScholarPractitioner