{"id":14029,"date":"2025-05-30T23:16:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T23:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzotestserver.com\/nbmbaa\/?page_id=14029"},"modified":"2025-05-31T20:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T20:18:25","slug":"who-we-are","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nzotestserver.com\/nbmbaa\/who-we-are\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_position_desktop=&#8221;right center&#8221; background_style_tablet=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748406506544{background: #FCF1EB url(https:\/\/nzotestserver.com\/nbmbaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/nbmbaa-bkg-pattern6.png?id=3870) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748485878125{padding-top: 7% !important;padding-bottom: 7% !important;padding-left: 24% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Who We Are<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The National Black MBA Association\u00ae (NBMBAA) fosters economic equity and career advancement for historically underrepresented professionals and aspiring leaders through transformative educational opportunities, robust professional networks, and actionable advocacy for wealth creation and inclusion.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Learn More&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;warning&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748648381470{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; background_position_desktop=&#8221;right top&#8221; background_position_tablet=&#8221;right bottom&#8221; background_style_tablet=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748650712763{background-image: url(https:\/\/nzotestserver.com\/nbmbaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/member_demo01.png?id=14032) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; background_position_desktop=&#8221;right center&#8221; background_style_tablet=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748710533911{background-color: #F36B2E !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748710708169{padding-top: 3% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; color: #fff;\">Vision<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748710775543{margin-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #fff;\">To be the leading catalyst for Black economic empowerment and career advancement, driving innovation, influence, and inclusive prosperity through a global network of transformative leaders<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748487318348{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"fullwidth-block-69f3a34f52dcd\" class=\"fullwidth-block fullwidth-block-parallax-vertical clearfix\" data-mobile-parallax-enable=\"0\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF;padding-top: 87px;padding-bottom: 120px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"fullwidth-block-69f3a34f52dcd\")); }<\/script><div class=\"fullwidth-block-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/nzotestserver.com\/nbmbaa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wwa-bannernew01.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;background-position: center top;\"><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth-block-parallax-overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(33,35,49,0.7);\"><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth-block-inner\"><div class=\"container\">[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748713660651{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; color: #fff;\">Values<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e267025 .gem-icon  {font-size: 30px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e267025 .gem-icon:not(.gem-simple-icon) .gem-icon-inner {width: 45px; height: 45px; line-height: 45px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e267025 .gem-icon.gem-simple-icon {width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e267025 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-top:-2px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e267025 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-right:8px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e267025 .title-customize {color:#FFFFFF !important;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-infotext vc_custom_1748712735003 alignment-left thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e267025\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-wrap position--left vertical--top\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-icon\"> <div class=\"gem-icon gem-simple-icon gem-icon-pack-thegem-header gem-icon-size-custom\"> <div class=\"gem-icon-inner\"><span class=\"gem-icon-half-1\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xe9a7;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gem-icon-half-2\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xe9a7;<\/span><\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext__title\"> <div class=\"title-customize title-default\" style=\"\"> Integrity <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext__subtitle\"> <div class=\"subtitle-customize styled-subtitle\" style=\"\"> We lead with integrity \u2013 demonstrating honesty, transparency and moral courage with our stakeholders at all times. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><style>.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e9a7836 .gem-icon  {font-size: 30px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e9a7836 .gem-icon:not(.gem-simple-icon) .gem-icon-inner {width: 45px; height: 45px; line-height: 45px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e9a7836 .gem-icon.gem-simple-icon {width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e9a7836 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-top:-2px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e9a7836 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-right:8px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e9a7836 .title-customize {color:#FFFFFF !important;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-infotext vc_custom_1748713725201 alignment-left thegem-custom-69f3a34f52e9a7836\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-wrap position--left vertical--top\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-icon\"> <div class=\"gem-icon gem-simple-icon gem-icon-pack-thegem-header gem-icon-size-custom\"> <div class=\"gem-icon-inner\"><span class=\"gem-icon-half-1\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xe9ca;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gem-icon-half-2\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xe9ca;<\/span><\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext__title\"> <div class=\"title-customize title-default\" style=\"\"> Diversity &amp; Inclusion <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext__subtitle\"> <div class=\"subtitle-customize styled-subtitle\" style=\"\"> 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. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><style>.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52ed52764 .gem-icon  {font-size: 30px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52ed52764 .gem-icon:not(.gem-simple-icon) .gem-icon-inner {width: 45px; height: 45px; line-height: 45px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52ed52764 .gem-icon.gem-simple-icon {width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52ed52764 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-top:-2px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52ed52764 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-right:8px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52ed52764 .title-customize {color:#FFFFFF !important;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-infotext vc_custom_1748713732023 alignment-left thegem-custom-69f3a34f52ed52764\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-wrap position--left vertical--top\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-icon\"> <div class=\"gem-icon gem-simple-icon gem-icon-pack-thegem-header gem-icon-size-custom\"> <div class=\"gem-icon-inner\"><span class=\"gem-icon-half-1\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xe63a;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gem-icon-half-2\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xe63a;<\/span><\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext__title\"> <div class=\"title-customize title-default\" style=\"\"> Economic Empowerment <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext__subtitle\"> <div class=\"subtitle-customize styled-subtitle\" style=\"\"> We support the economic empowerment of our stakeholders \u2013 providing access to networks of resources and information about access to capital, entrepreneurship and wealth building. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><style>.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52efb1761 .gem-icon  {font-size: 30px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52efb1761 .gem-icon:not(.gem-simple-icon) .gem-icon-inner {width: 45px; height: 45px; line-height: 45px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52efb1761 .gem-icon.gem-simple-icon {width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52efb1761 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-top:-2px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52efb1761 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-right:8px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52efb1761 .title-customize {color:#FFFFFF !important;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-infotext vc_custom_1748713739738 alignment-left thegem-custom-69f3a34f52efb1761\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-wrap position--left vertical--top\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-icon\"> <div class=\"gem-icon gem-simple-icon gem-icon-pack-material gem-icon-size-custom\"> <div class=\"gem-icon-inner\"><span class=\"gem-icon-half-1\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xf4dc;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gem-icon-half-2\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xf4dc;<\/span><\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext__title\"> <div class=\"title-customize title-default\" style=\"\"> Education <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext__subtitle\"> <div class=\"subtitle-customize styled-subtitle\" style=\"\"> We promote education as the primary vehicle to economic mobility for our community \u2013 our programming serves to enhance the preparation and competitiveness of our stakeholders during every phase of their careers. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><style>.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f1f6114 .gem-icon  {font-size: 30px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f1f6114 .gem-icon:not(.gem-simple-icon) .gem-icon-inner {width: 45px; height: 45px; line-height: 45px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f1f6114 .gem-icon.gem-simple-icon {width: 30px; height: 30px; line-height: 30px;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f1f6114 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-top:-2px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f1f6114 .gem-infotext-icon {margin-right:8px !important;}.gem-infotext.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f1f6114 .title-customize {color:#FFFFFF !important;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-infotext vc_custom_1748713747801 alignment-left thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f1f6114\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-wrap position--left vertical--top\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext-icon\"> <div class=\"gem-icon gem-simple-icon gem-icon-pack-thegem-header gem-icon-size-custom\"> <div class=\"gem-icon-inner\"><span class=\"gem-icon-half-1\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xe9a8;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"gem-icon-half-2\"><span class=\"back-angle\">&#xe9a8;<\/span><\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext\"> <div class=\"gem-infotext__title\"> <div class=\"title-customize title-default\" style=\"\"> Excellence <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-infotext__subtitle\"> <div class=\"subtitle-customize styled-subtitle\" style=\"\"> All aspects of organization are managed with excellence \u2013 we expect and deliver the very best whenever the NBMBAA\u00ae brand is involved. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><style>.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f403647 .gem-icon  {font-size: 30px;}.thegem-custom-69f3a34f52f403647 .gem-icon:not(.gem-simple-icon) .gem-icon-inner {width: 45px; 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By nurturing these new professionals, the organization helped early members navigate and, ultimately, succeed in unfamiliar and frequently challenging environments. It is those professionals who have risen up and reached back to bring up the next generation of Black professionals through providing coaching, guidance, and mentoring. This has carried through the decades as the members who have followed found the same sense of connection and camaraderie among their colleagues and have continued to reach back to uplift new generations. NBMBAA has a deep and rich history of enriching the lives of Black youth and professionals that we continue to celebrate today.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715718002{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; thegem_content_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715044988{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #FAF1EC !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-clock-rotate-left&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715070360{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>NBMBAA\u00ae History Timeline<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Our organization has a rich history filled with inspiring leaders.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Read More&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715511490{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; thegem_content_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715183112{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #FAF1EC !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-award&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715490212{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Awards &amp; Honors Recipients<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We proudly honor individuals, Chapters and champions of our cause.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Read More&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715519781{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; thegem_content_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715194294{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #FAF1EC !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-people-group&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715894197{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Member Demographics<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We are a member-first organization serving a diverse group individuals.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Read More&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715534179{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715718002{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; thegem_content_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715044988{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #FAF1EC !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-arrows-to-eye&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715933515{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Meet the Board<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]NBMBAA\u00ae is fortunate to be supported by a Board of Directors committed to our mission.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Read More&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715511490{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; thegem_content_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715183112{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #FAF1EC !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-network-wired&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748716093683{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Meet the Leadership Team<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Meet the officers who run the day-to-day operations and work towards the bigger vision.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Read More&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715519781{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; thegem_content_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715194294{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #FAF1EC !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-regular fa-clipboard&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748716122108{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Annual Reports<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We value transparency and input from all our stakeholders.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Read More&#8221; style=&#8221;outline&#8221; shape=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748715534179{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%23&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748716223492{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748719120322{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748719128384{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Past Conferences<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]        \r\n\t\t<div class=\"osteo-timeline-style-8 timeline\">\r\n            <div class=\"timeline__wrap\">\r\n                <div class=\"timeline__items\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"timeline__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"timeline__content none\" style=\"background-color: ; padding-top: px; padding-right: px; padding-bottom: px; padding-left: px; margin-top: px; margin-right: px; margin-bottom: px; margin-left: px;\">\r\n                                <style>\r\n                                    .osteo-timeline-style-8 .timeline__content {\r\n                                        text-align: left!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline-nav-button {\r\n                                        background-color: #EA963F!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline-nav-button:hover {\r\n                                        background-color: #F36B2E!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline__item:after {\r\n                                        border-color: !important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline:not(.timeline--horizontal):before,\r\n                                    .timeline-divider {\r\n                                        background-color: !important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                <\/style>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"timeline-date\" style=\"color: ; 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font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0px; padding-top: px; padding-right: px; padding-bottom: px; padding-left: px; margin-top: px; margin-right: px; margin-bottom: px; margin-left: px;\">\r\n                                                8th - Winning Strategies: The Competitive Edge                                            <\/p>\r\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"timeline__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"timeline__content none\" style=\"background-color: ; padding-top: px; padding-right: px; padding-bottom: px; padding-left: px; margin-top: px; margin-right: px; margin-bottom: px; margin-left: px;\">\r\n                                <style>\r\n                                    .osteo-timeline-style-8 .timeline__content {\r\n                                        text-align: left!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline-nav-button {\r\n                                        background-color: #EA963F!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline-nav-button:hover {\r\n                                        background-color: #F36B2E!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline__item:after {\r\n                                        border-color: !important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline:not(.timeline--horizontal):before,\r\n                                    .timeline-divider {\r\n                                        background-color: !important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                <\/style>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"timeline-date\" style=\"color: ; 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font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: 0px; padding-top: px; padding-right: px; padding-bottom: px; padding-left: px; margin-top: px; margin-right: px; margin-bottom: px; margin-left: px;\">\r\n                                                7th - Business and Government: The New Equation                                            <\/p>\r\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"timeline__item\">\r\n                            <div class=\"timeline__content none\" style=\"background-color: ; padding-top: px; padding-right: px; padding-bottom: px; padding-left: px; margin-top: px; margin-right: px; margin-bottom: px; margin-left: px;\">\r\n                                <style>\r\n                                    .osteo-timeline-style-8 .timeline__content {\r\n                                        text-align: left!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline-nav-button {\r\n                                        background-color: #EA963F!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline-nav-button:hover {\r\n                                        background-color: #F36B2E!important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline__item:after {\r\n                                        border-color: !important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                    .timeline:not(.timeline--horizontal):before,\r\n                                    .timeline-divider {\r\n                                        background-color: !important;\r\n                                    }\r\n                                <\/style>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"timeline-date\" style=\"color: ; 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