Black Data Processing

(www.bdparichmond.org)

The BDPA is a member-focused organization that provides professional development programs and services to help its members to move to the forefront in the information technology field.

P.O. Box 26243

Richmond, VA

(804) 751-5171

Metropolitan Business League (TMBL)

(www.thembl.com)

The MBL promotes minority entrepreneurs in the Richmond metropolitan area; ensures minority business participation in mainstream business activity at local and national levels; assists existing and newly developing business; provides useful data; and serves as a clearinghouse.

115 East Marshall Street

Richmond, VA

(804) 649-7473

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources - Richmond Chapter

(www.naaahrric.stmline.com)

The NAAHR is a national organization of human resources professionals concerned with improving the professional development of its members. The organization is dedicated to providing a national forum where African Americans can share, gain information and provide leadership on issues affecting their individual careers and the quality of work life for other African Americans.

P.O. Box 5030

Midlothian, VA

National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.

(www.nabainc.org)

If you are a recruiter, or need to hire professionals for your organization, NABA's Career Center provides instant, inexpensive exposure to the largest pool of African-American financial services professionals in the nation. NABA represents the interests of over 100,000 African-American professionals in the fields of accounting and auditing, finance, consulting, and management information systems, as well as a host of other career tracks relating to finance functions. NABA's Career Center links jobs with job seekers, providing a powerful tool for all levels of staffing and professional development.

7249-A Hanover Parkway

Greenbelt, MD

(301) 474-NABA

National Black MBA Association

(www.ricbmbaa.org)

The Richmond chapter of the National Black MBA Association provides a forum for African-American professionals to network, develop their careers, as well as promote the overall economic wealth of the African-American community.

P.O. Box 2134

Richmond, VA

(804) 200-4511

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

(www.nsbe.org)

With more than 10,000 members, the NSBE is the largest student-managed organization in the country. NSBE is comprised of more than 270 chapters on college and university campuses worldwide.

Urban League of Greater Richmond - Petersburg

(www.urbanleaguerichmond.org)

Dedicated to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream, ultimately securing their parity, power and civil rights.

114 North Union Street

Petersburg, VA

(804) 862-6462

Urban League of Greater Richmond - Richmond

(www.urbanleaguerichmond.org)

Dedicated to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream, ultimately securing their parity, power and civil rights.

511 West Grace Street

Richmond, VA

(804) 649-8407