In the late 1970s and early 1980s, many Black managers relocated or were recruited to the Twin Cities to enhance their career opportunities. While moving to Minnesota was good for career advancement, largely, they found themselves socially and professionally isolated when away from their offices. This shared experience led charter members to create a professional support system – a local chapter of NBMBAA. In partnership with General Mills, Pillsbury, First Bank [now US Bancorp], Norwest Bank, 3M and Honeywell, the Twin Cities chapter was born.

NBMBAA Twin Cities Chapter serves members in Minnesota. Our year-round programming includes financial literacy events, leadership and career development panels, recruitment events, mental health events, membership meetings, networking events, entrepreneurship events such as IGNITE Black Business Summit, our signature entrepreneurship event which focuses on educating and sharing resources with current and future business owners and promoting Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities, and more!

Get involved locally by becoming a member and applying to join our board, join a committee, or volunteer as needed. Interested in connecting? Email communications@nbmbaa-twincities.org

Our local Twin Cities Chapter

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, many African American managers relocated or were recruited to the Twin Cities to enhance their career opportunities. While moving to Minnesota was good for career advancement, largely, they found themselves socially and professionally isolated when away from their offices. This shared experience led charter members to create a professional support system – a local chapter of NBMBAA. In partnership with General Mills, Pillsbury, First Bank [now US Bancorp], Norwest Bank, 3M and Honeywell, the Twin Cities chapter was born.