Texas Southern University President Austin A. Lane has been selected as an Honorary Co-Chair for the National Black MBA Association Incorporated’s 41st Annual Conference & Exposition, “Transcend the Power of You – Empowered to Lead, Equipped to Succeed.” The event will be held in Houston, September 24-28, 2019, at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

“It’s an honor to be selected to serve as a co-chair for this extraordinary organization,” said President Lane, “I look forward to interacting with those who will attend the conference and gaining knowledge that will benefit the students and faculty of Texas Southern University.” The 41st Annual NBMBAA Conference and Exposition will focus on the power that each member possesses to control their professional destiny through focused planning and preparation. Conference tracks will be aligned to address leadership competencies needed to accomplish career goals and objectives.

Conceived in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is one of the largest non-profit organizations advocating minority business professionals year-round. Its mission is to lead in the creation of education, wealth building, and growth opportunities for those historically underrepresented throughout their careers as students, entrepreneurs, and professionals.