SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2010 BENNY AWARDS

The Black Business Association of Memphis (BBA) invites you to join us for the 24th Annual BENNY Awards Dinner & Gala on Thursday, February 20, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis.

B-E-N-N-Y is an acronym for “Black Entrepreneurship Networking Needs You.” Our objective is to promote the creation, expansion and development of black, minority and woman-owned businesses through networking, procurement opportunities, training, mentoring and information sharing.

During the 2010 event (black-tie optional), we will recognize outstanding individuals, M/WBEs and corporate supporters for their contributions and achievements in 12 award categories, including Outstanding Business of the Year. Tickets are $100 each and $1000 for a table of ten. To purchase tickets please call 526-9300.

BBA SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Join us for our September membership meeting as we welcome Mr. Ricky Tucker with Rix International and Natasha Bowen with The Growth Coach as they share ideas on you can grow your business as well as raise your level of professionalism. Join us at 555 Beale Street, September 17, 2009 at 6:00pm. You may RSVP at robyswilliams@hotmail.com. Refreshments will be served.

BUST A MOVE MONDAY (BAMM) SEPTEMBER 14th, 2009

BUST A MOVE MONDAY (BAMM) is an initiative of The New Olivet Baptist Church. New Olivet Pastor Dr. Kenneth T. Whalum Jr. is the CEO.

A chosen black-owned business in the Memphis community is patronized by B-A-M-M! supporters. While B-A-M-M! recipients are black-owned businesses, B-A-M-M! embraces the community at large. The ultimate goal is to create wealth in the African-American community and make a favorable impact on the overall stability of the Memphis economy.

Bust-A-Move-Monday, an initiative to bolster black-owned businesses in the Memphis community, will B-A-M-M! the Tri-State Defender on Monday, Sept 14.

The Tri-State Defender is located at 203 Beale St., Ste. 200. B-A-M-M! staff and volunteers will be outside to aid supporters. Newspaper staff also will be on hand to greet passersby.

MMBC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FAIR

The Mid South Minority Business Council is holding its Annual Economic Business Fair August 26^th-28^th at the Cook Convention Center. Early registration is open until July 31^st. You may visit www.mmbc-memphis.org for more information or contact them at 901.525.6512.

VISIT THE BBA BOOTH WHILE YOUR THERE!!!

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!

Have your membership lapsed? Need to become a new member? Renew today to remain a member of the BBA which gives you membership in the Greater Memphis Chamber’s One Memphis program. The One Memphis Program gives you inclusion in the BBA, the Hispanic Business Alliance (HBA), The Mid South Minority Business Council (MMBC) as well as the National Association of Women Owned Businesses (NAWBO). If you have any questions regarding memberships or any of our events, please contact Myron Mays at 526-9300.

BBA IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!

The Black Business Association of Memphis continues to expand its online presence. If you are on Facebook, please join the Black Business Association Group! By joining this group you will receive information on our upcoming business start up classes and others.