VISION

To be the most productive African-American organization in the Detroit-Area by providing programs and services which transcend the African-American community at all socioeconomic levels

MISSION

To provide professional and personal development activities which are supported by financial and in-kind contributions from profit and non-profit organizations in the furtherance of the intellectual, social and financial growth and development of our members

INTEGRITY

We lead with integrity – demonstrating honesty, transparency and moral courage with our stakeholders at all times.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We serve as a champion for both diversity and inclusion, preparing future leaders and providing thought leadership to help our stakeholders recognize, develop and engage their talent.

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

We support the economic empowerment of our stakeholders – providing access to networks of resources and information about access to capital, entrepreneurship and wealth building.

EDUCATION

We promote education as the primary vehicle to economic mobility for our community – our programming serves to enhance the preparation and competitiveness of our stakeholders during every phase of their careers.

EXCELLENCE

All aspects of organization are managed with excellence – we expect and deliver the very best whenever the NBMBAA® brand is involved.

SERVICE

We demonstrate servant leadership – we listen to the needs of our stakeholders and actively serve our communities while preparing our members to do so for life.