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National Association of Black Accountants
7474 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 1120
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Phone: 301-474-6222
Contact Information:
Darell Scott, MBA
Manager, Communications
Phone: 240-630-3563
dscott@nabainc.org
communications@nabainc.org
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2017 NABA Convention & Expo Brings Lineup of Daring Speakers and Leading Programs
NABA Event Brings Together Featured Speakers and Special Guest Appearances
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New Orleans, LA June 7
, 2017
- The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) presents a fabulous line-up of featured speakers and guest appearances for the 2017 NABA National Convention & Expo, that started June 6 and ends June 10 in New Orleans, LA at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Again this year, our attendees will be able to hear from leading voices in the accounting and finance industry as well as meet and network with top companies!
"As Convention Chair, I couldn't be more pleased to have such dynamic and impactful speakers hosting the NABA signature events and facilitating our technical sessions. As we challenge our members to "Dare to Lead", we are confident that they will be inspired by the presence of accomplished and proven leaders who will both motivate and challenge them to harness the tools to become "Daring Leaders", says Earl Fagan, CPA, NABA Convention Chairman.
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Opening General Session kicks off the featured speakers and special guest appearances. The Opening General Session will be held Wednesday, June 7 at 4 pm (CT) featuring
Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, Chairman, Board of Directors, American Institute of CPAs and
Brett Biggs, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Below is a snapshot of the stellar lineup! For full program details visit the NABA Convention
website.
Featured Speakers
Brett Biggs,
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Responsible for accounting and control, corporate strategy and development, business planning, internal auditing, and several other key areas of the company, Biggs will be keynoting NABA's Opening General Session on Wednesday, June 7.
Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA,
Chairman, Board of Directors, American Institute of CPAs
AICPA's first black Chairman in its 128-year history as well as the youngest, only the fifth female, and one of a few chairs from business & industry, Ellison-Taylor will be keynoting NABA's Opening General Session on Wednesday, June 7.
Dr. Calvin Mackie,
Partner and Senior Vice-President, Golden Leaf Energy
An award-winning mentor, inventor, author, and entrepreneur, Mackie will be keynoting NABA's Celebration of Scholars Luncheon on Thursday, June 8.
Special Guests
Sherri Shepherd, Daytime Emmy Award winner, Actress, Comedienne, and Best-Selling Author
Shepherd will be NABA's Mistress of Ceremonies for the Annual Awards and Dinner Gala on Friday, June 9.
Caroline Clarke, Editorial Director, Women of Power, Black Enterprise
Recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence motivational speaker, Clark will be keynoting NABA's Women of NABA Luncheon on Friday, June 9.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to attend the 2017 NABA National Convention & Expo with over 1,700 accounting, finance, and consulting professionals, experts, and industry leaders. Register today!
*Media are invited to the Opening General Session and other select signature programs. Please contact Darell Scott at dscott@nabainc.org
for information
on media passes.
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About the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA)
The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for people of color in the Accounting, Finance, Consulting, Information Technology and other related business professions. Representing more than 200,000 people of color in these fields, NABA, Inc. advances people, advances careers and advances the mission by providing education, resources and meaningful career connections to both professional and student members, fulfilling the principle of our motto:
Lifting As We Climb. To learn more on how NABA addresses the professional needs of its members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance profession, visit
www.nabainc.org
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About the NABA Convention & Expo
The 2017 NABA National Convention & Expo (June 6-10 in New Orleans, LA) annually brings together over 1,700 participants from across the country from multiple disciplines in the industry. This an exceptional gathering of accounting, finance and business professionals, targeted towards minorities and gives attendees the opportunity to learn best practices from industry leaders and experts. The NABA National Convention & Expo showcases cutting edge and timely topics impacting accounting and finance professionals in the marketplace and workplace, as well as provide opportunities to connect with subject matter experts for the exchange of ideas. To learn more, visit www.nabainc.org/convention.
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