Welcome to the MBS Blog Spot

Join MBS E-Board!!

2011-03-24T07:25:00.000-07:00

Minority Business Society is now talking applications for 2011-2012 E-board.

All active dues paid members may run for elected positions:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

Elections will be held March 28th @ 7pm in Bellamy 006

Eboard Applications are available for the following positions:

Community Service Chair
Public Relations
Recruitment
Social and Events
Fundraising Director
Historian
Travel Director
Professional Development
Website Chair

Application can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/application-MBS

Position Descriptions: http://tinyurl.com/Descriptions-MBS

MBS Presents: Corporate Tour 2011 "Los Angeles"

2011-02-14T12:52:00.000-08:00

Each semester MBS travels to a major city within the U.S. to visit several different companies with intentions to provide networking opportunities, job possibilities and insight to its members.

This semester MBS will be traveling to Los Angeles!

Requirements:

>>Dues Paid MBS Member
>>Active in MBS Activities
>>Attend Fundraising Events

Details:

Dates: April 13th - April 17th
Amount: $350
Includes Hotel, Airfare, Transportation in city

***February 21st Deadline to Pay***

If you are interested or want more information contact minoritybusinesssociety@yahoo.com

Future Diversity Leaders Program

2011-02-14T07:14:00.000-08:00

KPMG is currently looking for business intent freshmen and sophomores for their Future Diversity Leaders Program. It is a great opportunity that could really set up your future.

Its a three-day program all expenses paid to Hollywood, CA. From there it could lead to internships and scholarships up until you graduate. The deadline is next Friday, February 18th.

If you are a freshmen or sophomore with a 3.5 GPA or higher you can pick up an application in the Accounting Department (RBA309).

Hotel Duval "Meet & Greet"

2011-02-10T09:03:00.000-08:00

The Hotel Duval in downtown Tallahassee will be hosting a "hiring meet and greet" as a way to recruit for their current available positions. If you are interested in this opportunity to network with representatives of one of Tallahassee's premier hotels, please attend.

Professional dress is recommended.
Resumes required

More Information

Sports Marking

2011-02-09T12:59:00.000-08:00

Any one interested in the sports marketing make sure to look into this conference:

The 8th annual Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME 2011), the premier national sports career and networking conference

Event Details

The National Sports Career & Networking Conference

Nordstrom Internship

2011-02-09T12:51:00.000-08:00

NORDSTROM 2011 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Are you graduating in Winter 2011 or anytime in 2012 and looking for a career in fashion? The Nordstrom Internship program may be the perfect fit.

Internship Details

General Body Meeting Tonight 2/7/11

2011-02-07T07:34:00.001-08:00

We will be having a GBM today!!

February 7th at 7pm in Bellamy 006.

Target Corporation will be presenting.

Refreshments ~ Networking ~ Career Opportunity

"Working to Bridge the Gap Between Collegiate Minorities and Corporate America"

Enterprise Rent- A-Car

2011-02-07T07:21:00.000-08:00

Enterprise Rent- A-Car will be conducting interviews on campus for their Management Trainee positions in the Florida area.

Campus interviews are on Wednesday, February 23rd at the Dunlap Success Center.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you and you would like to be considered for an interview, please send an email to Jennifer.L.Zeigler@ehi.com confirming your interest OR sign up via SeminoleLINK.

Management Trainee Program

Yale University School of Management

2011-02-07T07:17:00.001-08:00

Yale University School of Management will be having a fully funded, two-week summer program, for 40 rising juniors and seniors.You will be introduced to the fundamentals of management education, and have the opportunity to develop your individual leadership skills.

There will be an informational for the program on Monday Feb 14th from 5:45 to 6:45pm in Union Room 315.

Yale School of Management

Spring Week Thank You!

2011-01-31T07:29:00.000-08:00

Minority Business Society would like to say Thank You to everyone who came out and support our Spring Week 2k11.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @FSU_MBS for updates and important announcements.

Our Next GBM is 2/7 at 7pm in Bellamy 006.

If you have any question feel free to contact us at minoritybusinesssociety@yahoo.com

Thank You

Minority Business Society

BB&T Leadership Development Program

2011-01-12T11:18:00.000-08:00

Minority Business Society invites you to attend BB&T's Leadership Development Program's Stop and Freeze Interview Event on Tuesday, January 18 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Starry Conference Room 214 in the FSU College of Business. This event is an opportunity for you to network with our BB&T LDP Representatives and Recruiter during a brief reception and then participate in our interview skills event.

Registration and networking will be from 5:00-5:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be provided. Interview portion will begin at 5:30pm.

We ask that you RSVP for the Stop and Freeze Interview Event by Friday, January 14th using this email address: edalmata@bbandt.com

Please provide your name, major and graduation date in your RSVP. Thank you for your interest.

If you have any questions please minoritybusinesssociety@yahoo.com

Liberty Mutual Responsible Scholars National Leadership Forum

2011-01-07T10:08:00.000-08:00

Welcome Back Friends! Below is a special opportunity just for Sophomores bought to you buy Minority Business Society. Please take advantage of this great opportunity! On campus interviewing for this position on will Friday 1/21

The Responsible Scholars National Leadership Forum (RSNLF) is a three-day event designed to provide talented college students with exceptional leadership qualities an opportunity to learn about Liberty Mutual and the insurance industry. Students from diverse backgrounds, representing partnership schools across the country will travel to our corporate headquarters in Boston, MA to participate in workshops and activities geared towards bringing out leadership, team building, communication and negotiation skills. Participants will have numerous opportunities to network and interact with recent college hires, senior leaders and recruitment professionals.

Please have students interested in the opportunity e-mail me at robert.drouin@libertymutual.com by January 17th with a copy of their resume attached. The title should be "Responsible Scholars National Leadership Forum - FSU - Last Name, First Name"

Rob Drouin

University Relations Representative

Liberty Mutual Group

Semester Wrap Up

2010-11-30T08:34:00.000-08:00

As we wrap up this semester we would like to celebrate our success this semester with our banquet TODAY, Tuesday 11/30 @ 7pm @ Macaroni Grill on Apalachee. We would love to have all members attend and enjoy a social night with Minority Business Society. -----------------------------------------------------------------

Wednesday 12/1 @ 7pm we will have a bowling social with National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) @ 7pm at Crenshaw Lanes (Union). --------------------------------------------------------------

Also, our fabulous T-shirts are in and can be picked up at the banquet or social. Thanks for a great semester we hope to see you all at our last events for the fall semester and looking forward to seeing everyone in the spring. Good Luck with Finals and Have a great Holiday Break! Thank You Minority Business Society "Working to Bridge the Gap Between Collegiate Minorities and Corporate America"

Paid Internships!

2010-11-18T08:47:00.000-08:00

If you are an ethnically diverse student and:

You are a Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen
You have 3.0, or higher, GPA
You have an interest in any discipline of Business, Banking, Engineering, Computer Technology, or Human Resources……

INROADS can definitely put you on your professional career track!!!!!!!!

Secure your future with a PAID internship that could lead to a full time career within many Corporations!!!!!!!

These include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Regions Bank, AT&T, and many more!!

Apply directly on line at www.INROADS.org or for more information contact INROADS National RecruiterJonathan Bishop at (904) 398-0155 ext. 104 or jbishop@INROADS.org

Exective Board Spotlight: Secretary

2010-11-08T09:14:00.000-08:00

Name: Le'Yante Williams

Major: Finance and Risk Management/Insurance

Hometown: West Palm Beach, Fl

MBS Position: Secretary

Favorite MBS Memory: Walking onto the glass-bottom sky deck of the Willis Tower in Chicago.

General Body Meeting Tonight 11/8/2010

2010-11-08T09:07:00.000-08:00

We will be having a GBM on

MONDAY, November 8th in HCB 212.

Representatives from Target, Bradford Franklin, and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Carlos Bonilla will be in attendance.

Also, t-shirts are in and we will be giving them out tomorrow at the meeting.

~ Those who are attending Corporate Tour, we will be having a brief meeting after the GBM ~

This is a meeting you don't want to miss.

*Refreshments will be served*

Thank You

Minority Business Society

Land Your Dream Job

2010-10-21T08:40:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday Oct. 26 at 7pm Delta Sigma Pi co-sponsored with Minority Business Society along with a host of College of Business organizations host award winning author of "Winning the Money Game" Adam Carroll.

Come learn all you need to know about finding your perfect job!

Event is in the Florida State Ballrooms!

Dress for the Job You Want

2010-10-06T07:15:00.000-07:00

This 50-page book shares tips and information on how students can dress for success even on the tightest budget. It shows them how to effectively signal to employers that they “get it,” and avoids the unfortunate situation lots of students face where they are locked out of the job market simply because they did not know the unwritten rules of dress. The book is written with menswear in mind, because that is what I know and it is men that seem to have the most problem getting it right. But, the principles apply equally to both genders, but I hope to soon add a second book for women as well. The book also has some great war stories and advice from experienced careers counselors.

Here are some of my favorite topics that are in the book:
Coordinating Ties
The Right Suit For Your Body Type
Why Fit is The Most Important Thing
Dressing on a Budget
Avoiding Faux Pas
How to Accessorize
Caring for Your Wardrobe
Fitting In

Link to Free Download of Book

Exective Board Spotlight: Vice President

2010-10-06T07:04:00.000-07:00

Name: Takira Farmer

Major: Electrical Engineering

Hometown: Palm Bay, FL

MBS Position: Vice-President

Favorite MBS Memory: Attending my first Corporate Tour in Spring 2009! Traveling to New York City, NY =)

Exective Board Spotlight: President

2010-09-28T12:30:00.000-07:00

Name: Raquhel Taylor
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Lakeland, FL
MBS Position: President
Favorite MBS Memory: Spring 2009 Corporate Tour: New York = Priceless!!

1st General Body Meeting of Semester

2009-09-14T14:11:00.000-07:00

Monday, September 14 @ 7pm MBS will be having our 1st General Body Meeting of the semester. Come out and learn how to get involved with MBS and the great things we have planned for this semester. Refreshments will be served hope to see you there.

"Working to Bridge the Gap between
Collegiate Minorities and Corpoarte America"

MBS Banquet April 20th 2009- Cafe Cabernet @ 7 pm

2009-04-20T12:14:00.000-07:00

The end of the semester has finally come and MBS is almost done for the semester. We have one last event planned and we hope that many of you will come out and show your support. Tonight will be the End-of-Year Banquet at 7:00pm at Cafe Cabernet (on Monroe St.). It has been an interesting year and we hope that you all have enjoyed it. Also, at the banquet you will get a chance to meet the 2009-2010 MBS Eboard. Hope to see you there!!!

MBS Elections- Last Spring 2009 Meeting- April 6th

2009-03-31T11:37:00.000-07:00

The last MBS General Body Meeting of the semester is Monday, April 6th @ RBB 334 @ 7 p.m. We will have elections and food (Little Ceasers pizza). Come out and show your MBS support. Wear your MBS shirts. MBS E-board applications are also due at the meeting. Hope to see you there!

Now Accepting MBS E-board Applications

2009-03-23T14:14:00.001-07:00

For the application go to the following site:
http://www3.webng.com/mbsociety/application_page.html

The semester is almost over. MBS will have elections for the following positions on April 6th:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary

MBS is now accepting applications for the following E-Board positions (in effect Fall 2009-Spring 2010):

Community Service Chair

Public Relations

Recruitment

Social and Events

Fundraising Director

Historian

Travel Director

Professional Development

Website Chair

Parliamentarian

MBS GB Mtg March 23rd @ RBB 334 @ 7 p.m.

2009-03-18T09:00:00.000-07:00

MBS General Body Meeting-Monday, March 23rd @ RBB 334 @ 7 p.m.

Business Development Internship Opportunity

2009-03-02T12:40:00.000-08:00

Position Description

The Institute for African American Health, a Tallahassee, FL-based not-for-profit organization, is seeking a part-time Business Development Intern (10 hours / week) to enhance our structural development and revenue generating activities through two major work streams:

I. Developing a business plan for the IAAH

II. Creating and implementing an IAAH sponsorship campaign program

The successful candidate will demonstrate a compelling interest in our mission and a highly professional, well-organized work ethic. The Intern position can be fulfilled with a minimum of face-to-face conversations at our office the remaining activities conducted remotely. The minimum commitment we ask for is six months; longer commitments are welcomed. We are looking for student interns to work on business planning, strategic planning, marketing, corporate setup, and board development.

The applicant must be self-motivated, trustworthy, and flexible. She/He may be spending significant time working unsupervised, and must be able to meet timelines and complete tasks without supervisor presence.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to: info@blackhealthbeat.com with “Business Development Intern – Last Name, First Name” in the subject line (for example, Business Development Intern – Doe, Jane). Applications without these materials will not be considered.

Your cover letter should address the following questions:

1. What excites you about IAAH? How does the mission resonate with you?

2. Tell us about why you want to be an Intern in this role. (This is no time to be modest...)

3. What previous experience do you have that is relevant to this role?

4. What are the skills that you hope to develop in this position?

For more information about IAAH or about the Business Development Internship position, please visit our website at www.blackhealthbeat.com or contact Eunice Cofie by e-mail at info@blackhealthbeat.com.

Next MBS General Body Meeting- March 2nd- w/ Guest Speaker

2009-02-25T10:18:00.000-08:00

General Body Meeting Monday March 2nd 2009 @ 7 p.m RBB#334
Guest Speakers- Realtor and Mortgage Officer
Those who are still interested in Corporate Tour- New York we'll be finalizing participants for the trip. Hope to see you there!

MBS Week-"Business Week" Feb. 23-26th 2009

2009-02-18T21:50:00.001-08:00

MONDAY, Feb. 23

INSIDE THE ISSUE

-Magazine Release Party

Weichelt Lounge (RM 220) in the COB @7 pm

TUESDAY, Feb. 24

TECHNOLOGY

· Top Stories

Excel: The Essential Skill

RBB 109 @ 7pm

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25

B-SCHOOLS

Top Stories

Business School INSIDER

Starry Conference Room (RM 214)@ 7 pm

THURSDAY, Feb. 26

LIFESTYLE

Top Stories

What’s a Latte?—The Secret World of Coffee Uncovered

Campus Starbucks @ 6 pm

General Body Meeting- Feb. 16th @ 7p.m.

2009-02-08T17:13:00.000-08:00

General Body Meeting February 16th @ 7 p.m. RBB #334

Free MBS shirts!

Hope to see you there.

Next meeting: March 2nd w/ Guest Speaker= Lawyer

Fortune 500- Best Companies 2009

2009-02-01T20:09:00.000-08:00

Some of you may have seen this already. If not, I thought I'd share it with you. It's a list of the "best companies to work for," who are also currently hiring. Many of them are looking for IS professionals. Also, some of them have internship programs. Additionally, several are based right here in the southeast with other positions available in NY, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, etc. Go get 'em!

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/fortune/0901/gallery.bestcos_mosthiring.fortune/index.html

First MBS Meeting- Monday Feb. 2nd @ RBB 334 @ 7 p.m.

2009-01-25T09:37:00.001-08:00

First MBS Meeting- Monday Feb. 2nd @ RBB 334 @ 7 p.m.

Don't be MIA

MBS Corporate Tour New York- April 15-18th 2009

2009-01-25T00:59:00.000-08:00

For More Info Contact MBS:
MinorityBusinessSociety@yahoo.com
or
MBS Travel Director Dominique Walker: daw06d@fsu.edu

Last Meeting of the Semester - November 17th @ 7p.m.

2008-11-12T10:14:00.000-08:00

Join MBS at our last General Body meeting of the semester at the FSU College of Business-same place & same space. Room#334 at 7 p.m. - We will be discussing Spring Semester Events, have a business activity, and talk about the end of the semester banquet. Also, giving away some free MBS shirts (I love MBS)!

In addition, please take our MBS Survey either online(BlackBoard) or email the attached Document Survey(Click Here) to the MBS Parliamentarian Brandon Allen at bja06@fsu.edu. the feedback will be used to enhance MBS participation.

Annual Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference

2008-10-30T07:05:00.001-07:00

The FSU Real Estate Trends & Networking Conference

is organized to inform participants of the emerging trends

and issues facing the real estate industry. The conference

focuses on factors affecting markets in the southeast region

of the U.S.

HIGHLIGHTS

Thursday Evening, Nov. 6: P.J. O'Rourke, Political Satirist

and Best-Selling Author, will give us the political lay-of-the-land,

as only he can, as it appears in the days immediately following the

presidential elections.

Friday, Nov. 7: Featured plenary and concurrent "hot topic"

sessions are planned that highlight the critical issues affecting

today's real estate investment and development climate. Top

executives will discuss the emerging trends affecting the retail,

office/industrial and multi-family segments, as well as offer

insights on conditions in the capital market.

Registration is FREE for FSU students!!

WebLink: http://www.fsurealestate.com/index.cfm?page=34

Graduate School @ Georgia Tech- FOCUS Program

2008-10-28T18:19:00.000-07:00

Contact Ronald Stevens at rstevens@gatech.edu

If any current FAMU/FSU Students are interested in coming to GA Tech. This is a great event to attend! FOCUS is a program aimed at recruiting more minority students to pursue graduate education, especially graduate work within the programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology. You can learn more by visiting the FOCUS 2009 website at http://www.focus.gatech.edu/. If you have any questions, you can email me and I can forward you to any that I cannot answer. WHEN: January 15th - 18th, 2009 INVITED: High school seniors, undergraduate juniors and seniors, current graduate students nearing graduation with a PhD OTHER: Subsidized travel to Atlanta, free hotel room, opportunity to learn about Georgia Tech and specific majors, meet and greet with current students and administrators, free hotel room, LEARN ABOUT FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION...free hotel room...AND MORE! Ronald Stevens 2nd Year MS Human Computer Interaction Georgia Institute of Technology http://www.RonaldStevensJr.com/

Next Meeting- November 3rd @ 7p.m.

2008-10-24T23:54:00.000-07:00

MBS working to Bridge the Gap between minority collegiate and Corporate America.
Color in your missing talent. Join MBS at our next general body meeting November 3rd at the Rovetta Business Building B- room# 334 @ 7 p.m.

Last MBS Meeting- Oct. 20th- Guest Speaker Lauren Dalton

2008-10-23T16:28:00.000-07:00

Lauren Dalton

Director of Internship Programs

Email: ldalton@cob.fsu.edu

Lauren Dalton was a guest speaker at the general body meeting for the Minority Business Society last week-Oct.20th, 2008. She spoke about her new role as Director of Internship programs for the College of Business and upcoming internship opportunity. In addition, she spoke about how to set yourself apart from other students seeking internships.

Dalton holds a master's degree from Florida State University in global product development and a bachelor's degree in textiles and consumer sciences. She returns to the university from a position at Liz Claiborne, Inc., where she worked for Kate Spade New York, one of the four direct brands with a global portfolio of retail premium designer clothing and accessories. While working at the New York City office, Ms. Dalton served as an assistant to the product managers and a liaison between the corporate product team and their overseas factories.

SEO Internship Opportunities/ Seminar with the Alpha Phi Alpha Frat, Inc.

2008-10-23T16:18:00.000-07:00

Tanesha Harper the Atlanta Region recruiter for Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) along with MBS's Dominique Walkers(Travel Director) served as panel speakers for the "Economic State of the Student" lecture last week co-sponsored by the Minority Business Society and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

SEO is the nation’s premier summer internship program for talented minority collegiate leading to full-time job offers with Fortune 500 companies.

Visit www.seo-usa.org for futher details.

Heartwalk @ Tom Brown Park- Minority Business Society

2008-10-23T16:12:00.000-07:00

Minority Business Society successfully reached our goal of raising $100 for the Heartwalk, which took place at the Tom Brown Park last weekend.

MBS/ A Phi A- Seminar Oct. 16th @ 7 p.m-The Economic State of the Student: What does it all really mean!?

2008-10-14T15:56:00.001-07:00

The Minority Business Society, The Iota Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., & the Student Resource Center

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The Economic State of the Student: What does it all really mean!?
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-Why did my financial aid drop late?
-What does the stock market failing even mean?
-Why couldn't I get a student loan like I did before?
-CSPAN, CNN...if its not ESPN i don't neeed to watch it, all the other stuff makes no sense!!!!

It's time to step your game up concerning what is happening in today's economy. If you're confused, trying to find out more, or wanting to educate others, this is where you need to be!

With stock markets hitting record lows and being similarly compared to the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, much media attention has been devoted to its coverage. Amidst the collapse of major financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, lies the uncovered truth of how the “average person” is affected; rather today’s college student.

What: The Economic State of the Student: What does it all mean?!

When: Thursday October 16, 2008 @ 7 pm

Where: Starry Conference Room (rm 214 Rovetta Business Bldg A)

Intern with SEO!! Informational-Oct. 15-16th 2008

2008-10-08T21:05:00.001-07:00

Event: Intern with SEO!!
"Start building a solid career path!"
What: Informational Meeting
Host: Minority Business Society
Start Time: Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00pm
End Time: Thursday, October 16 at 3:00pm
Where: RBB 334, College of Business

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) is the nation’s premier summer internship program for talented minority collegiate leading to full-time job offers.

-Open to all majors
-Ranked as one of the best internships in America
-Earn $700-$1300 a Week this Summer

MEET AN SEO RECUITER AND SPEAK WITH SEO ALUMNI
-Thursday, October 15th
--7pm to 9pm
---RBB 334, College of Business

ONE ON ONE RESUME AND APPLICATION WORKSHOP
-Friday, October 16th
--11am to 3pm
---Dunlap Student Success Center (Career Center)

Happy Birthday Jackie Smith (MBS President)

2008-10-06T20:26:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday wishes to Jackie Smith the MBS President!

MBS General Body Meeting: “Secret to Success…Preparing for Seminole Futures” - 9/22/08

2008-10-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

Guest Speaker Dominique St.Fleur

Background:
-Started his own company and traded from the stock market
-Started "Collegiate Investment Society"
-St-Fleur is spearheading the Golden Opportunities Mentorship Program, created by the college's Student Leadership Council.
-He earned a 3.951 GPA during his junior FSU tenure and is enrolled in the university's Honors Program.

-St-Fleur interned last summer with Goldman Sachs & Co.'s Global Insurance Group.

-His project, the "Insurance Asset Allocation Model," focused on providing higher yield and more diversification for insurance companies that invest with Goldman Sachs.

Student Tips for Freshman:
1. Avoid being a regular college student
2. Add value to yourself - A) On campus organizations B.) Internship- Real world experience C.) Maintain a high G.P.A
3. Step outside the box and be original

Seminole Future Tips:

1. Resumes gets you the interview- (Make 4-5 copies of your resume on "Resume paper")
2. Dress Business Professional not Casual
3. Have a "30 sec. introduction"
4. Always get a business card and follow-up with an email
5. Make personal Business cards to stand out from other collegiate

Special MBS Birthday wishes to Raquhel (MBS Secretary)

2008-09-23T07:39:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Raquhel Taylor!

MBS Community service- Heart Walk Oct. 18th 2008 @ Tom Brown Park

2008-09-19T08:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

If you would like to participate in community service for a good cause please register yourself for the Big Bend START! Heart Walk.
"The Start! Heart Walk is the single-largest fundraiser fot the American Heart Association, which raises millions of dollars to fight heart disease and stroke-- the nation's # 1 and # 3 killers. Funds raised from the Start! Heart Walk serve this community through cardiovascular education and community programs, research and advocacy."
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Location: Tom Brown Park
Time: Walk begins at 10:00am

WEBSITE TO REGISTER: www.bigbendheartwalk.kintera.org

Participants/Walkers- How to Register:
* Select REGISTER HERE link
*Select I AGREE to waiver/agreement
*Select JOIN A TEAM
*Find the company name (COLLEGE OF BUSINESS) in the drop box, click SELECT
*Click the link for your team name (MINORITY BUSINESS SOCIETY)
*Select JOIN OUR TEAM and accept waiver/agreement once again
* Fill out your PERSONAL INFORMATION
*Create username and password
*Set your personal fundraising goal (OUR GOAL IS $100, THAT'S $10 FOR 10 PPL)
*You will then recieve a confirmation

We will be doing shuttles from the union circle on this day!

If you have any questions, email me at mlf07e@fsu.edu or call 404.217.0465

MBS Banquet Spring Banquet

2008-05-20T09:11:00.000-07:00

On April 14 MBS had their end of the year banquet @ Macaroni Grill. The Banquet marked the end of the 07-08 e-board and introduced the new 08-09. End of the year awards were given and seniors gave their farewells. MBS thanks the 07-08 e-board for a great year and wishes all the graduating seniors the best of luck!!

MBS Spring 2008 Banquet @ 7pm- Macaroni Grill- Announcement

2008-04-12T20:39:00.000-07:00

MBS will have a banquet to recognize our Graduating Seniors and Give out awards on April 14th at Macaroni Grill on Appalachee @ 7p.m. Please rsvp to Secretary Dominique Walker (email: daw06d@fsu.edu ) so she has a head count thanks.

Location:

Macaroni Grill
1498 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32301-3004 US
850-877-1706

Invite link:
http://www.macaronigrill.com/evite/previewinvitation.aspx?EviteID=5198&GuestID=18046&View=GUEST

MBS Members Return from Corporate Tour Spring 2008- LA, Cali

2008-04-12T20:23:00.000-07:00

MBS members returned from Corporate Tour Sun. April 6th 2008 from Los Angeles, California.

We visited companies and places such as:

1. UCLA

2. GT law firm

3. Bob Gails Event Planning (Million dollar business)

4. Trammel Crow Real Estate Firm (Billion dollar business)

5. Non-profit organization.

Sight -Seeing:

1. Rosco's Chicken and Waffles (for fun)

2. Venice Beach aka Muscle Beach

3. Beverly Hills

4. Baldwin Hills

5. Trolly tour of Los Angeles, California

6. Plus, much more...

MBS Community Service- Boys & Girls Club in Frenchtown- Feb. 22nd

2008-02-22T19:11:00.000-08:00

MBS had a Community Service event Feb. 22nd @ 2:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. We were located at the Bethel Family Center down Bronough Street, and conducted some activities with kids from ages 10-12. The adolescents enjoyed themselves and even engaged themselves in a healthy competition of playing Business Crossword puzzles against one another.

Enterprenuership Workshop @ FAMU- Feb. 29th 2008

2008-02-14T08:47:00.000-08:00

Workshop Info:

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) will feature Randal D. Pinkett, chairman and CEO of BCT Partners and season four winner of NBC's "The Apprentice" with Donald Trump, as the keynote speaker at the “Inventure to Venture” Technology and Entrepreneurship Workshop scheduled for Friday, February 29, 2008.

The workshop is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. Student Registration = $10.

Visit this website for more info: http://www.invention2venture.org/tallahassee/

MBS 3rd General Body Meeting: Entrepreneurs Edition- 2/11/08

2008-02-13T11:37:00.000-08:00

Want to start your own Business?... Learn how

Monday, February 11, 2008
7:00pm - 8:30pm
College of Business Room 334

If you ever thought about starting your own business, then you don't want to miss this meeting. MBS will be bringing in, not one, but two entrepreneurs to share with us their experiences, struggles, success, and much more!

Some Business startup tips by FSU Alumni and Business owner Tanisha Gordon from a company called "Purse-N-Ality" that were discussed:

1) Do what you love.

2) Start your business while you’re still employed or save while you are in college.

3) Don’t do it alone.

4) Get clients or customers first.

5) Write a business plan.

6) Do the research.

7) Get professional help.

8) Get the money lined up.

9) Be professional from the get-go.

10) Get the legal and tax issues right the first time.

Announcements

ALL MONEY FOR L.A. IS DUE!!!!!!! The total cost of the trip is $350 and you must be a dues paying member to go.

We will collected dues that night and for all members that wanted to have name tags they were $7.

Purse-N-Ality Contact Info:

Purse-N-Ality Clothes, Accessories, and Shoes line Photos:

MBS 2nd General Body Meeting-State Farm Agent-1/28/08

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Tom Graham from State Farm came by to explain insurance careers and investing in one's future by getting life insurance.

We had a brief ice breaker on "How to make a tie."

There was also a discussion on the upcoming MBS Corporate Tour. In addition, there was an open debate on a controversial topic titled, "What politician will you vote for this upcoming election?"

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MBS Corporate Spring 2008 Tour to Los Angeles, California- Information...

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Corporate Tour: Los Angeles, California
April 2th-6th

Depart: Jacksonville Wednesday, April 2th
Arrive: Los Angeles Wednesday, April 2th

Depart : Los Angeles Sunday, April 6th (early morning)
Arrive : Jacksonville Sunday, April 6th
(we arrive back into Tallahassee before the evening)

*Need at least 5 to 6 driver to drive their car to Jacksonville
Gas and parking will be paid by MBS

Wednesday:
Drive to Jacksonville
Flight from Jacksonville to LA
Check –in to Hotels

Thursday:
Visit 3 companies (8:30am-4:30pm)
Group Dinner

Friday:
Visit 3 companies (8:30am-4:30pm)
Night on the town

Saturday:
Culture Enrichment Activity
Sightseeing
Night on the town

Sunday:
Flight from LA to Jacksonville
Drive from Jacksonville
Arrive into Tallahassee

Approximate cost of trip is $350. This cost covers all expenses except for your food.
Money will be collected after or before any MBS event by the Treasurer, Bettye McKinnon- Email: bdm05d@fsu.edu
Due date for all money will be Monday, February 11 (first come first serve)

NOTE:
•Members attending Corporate Tour are required to participate in all Fundraising Events

•There will be a cap at 25-30 members allow to attend trip and priority will be given to those members who attend MBS Events.

•You must be a dues paying member to attend corporate tour

•Members are not required but suggested to get a MBS name badge (cost of badge is $7)

•Members are not required but suggested to get business cards from www.visitaprints.com ; they are FREE but you will be ask to pay for shipping (approximate cost of shipping is $4-7)

•MBS reserves the right to refund your money in the event that you fail to participate in events or for disorderly conduct

MBS Week Spring 2008- "College Hill Interns"

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Tuesday, January 22^nd-Making the Cut

“A Professional Development Workshop”

Location: Kellum Lounge@ 7pm

Click Here to View Sample Resumes from the Workshop - http://www3.webng.com/MBSociety/data/mbs_sample_resumes.pdf

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Wednesday, January 23^rd-“TASTE THE CLASS”

Wine & Cheese Social

Location: Oglesby Art Gallery Krentzman Lounge @ 7:00pm

Event open to everyone in the College of Business

MBS Community Service Project- Jan.18th 2008- Pictures

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MBS had a Community Service Event Friday @ 3:30 pm., Jan. 18th. It was an environmental project, cleaning up Pensacola street (near FSU Campus).

**Note:If you were at this event, and would like to download some of these pictures, click the "View/Download MBS Photos" link.**

MBS Corporate Tour- Spring 2008- Are you Ready?

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MBS Week-"College Hill Interns"

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MBS Week 2008: College Hill Interns

January 22^nd-26^th

Tuesday, January 22^nd-Making the Cut

“A Professional Development Workshop”

Location: Kellum Lounge@ 7pm

Wednesday, January 23^rd-“RESPECT THE HUSTLE”

MBS in the Union

members are asked to wear business suits to show support

Wednesday, January 23^rd-“TASTE THE CLASS”

Wine & Cheese Social

Location: Oglesby Art Gallery Krentzman Lounge @ 7:00pm

Event open to everyone in the College of Business

Thursday, January 24^th-MAKING CONNECTIONS

“Networking Event w/ Companies and COB”

College of Business

Weichelt Lounge: College of Business Room 220

Friday, January 25^th-“WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD”

Diversity Breakfast and Career Fair

Location: Civic Center 9am-4pm

Saturday, January 26^th-“CREAM: Cash Rules Everything Around Me”

Making Money by Fundraising

Location: Wal-Mart

Time: 11am-1pm

Welcome to the New "MBS Blog Spot"

2008-01-18T16:51:00.000-08:00

Greetings Everyone,

On behalf of MBS I would like to say "Welcome to our new blog spot." This site will be used as a way for the MBS E-board to connect with both current and potential MBS members. We will post information about both upcoming events , and past events in MBS (via pictures, and video). I hope that you take the time to peruse and discover opportunities in our FSU organization, and also provide use with valuable feedback.

Best Wishes,

Kevin Sapp (Web Design Chair)