Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 3.13

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 3.13

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Maggie Ntim | Brand Mgmt & Partnerships 

hosted our first lunch and learn on Wednesday March 8th. She shared some of her expert tips for for pitching brands. Maggie has successfully navigated deals for some of the top brands and names including Madison Square Garden, Universal Music Group, 50 Cent and Allen Iverson to name a few. Click the video above to watch what you missed! 

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"Diversifying NASCAR" by Cecelia Townes | Beyond the Game LLC | GladiatHers for MiS

Way back in 1947, when Bill France Sr. created the National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) it’s unlikely that he and the roughly twenty other white men in the room with him, had... READ MORE

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"From Novice To In-The-Know, What I Learned One Weekend at NASCAR" by Nicole Powell | Events | The Sportstyle

for MiS

In confidence, I knew five sure things about NASCAR: fast cars (duh), Dale Earnhardt Jr., horrific crashes, Danica Patrick, and that historically, it’s been populated with non minority men.

So when Minorities in Sports — a professional group whose members are diverse influencers in sports business — invited me as one of their representatives for the NASCAR Diversity Opinion Leader Initiative (NOLI)... READ MORE

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"Philly's Own Dawn Staley Named USA Basketball's Women's Olympic Coach" by Rob Knox | Media Relations | Towson Univ.

Even though she has won 10 gold medals as an athlete and was the flag bearer for the United States during the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Dawn Staley has... READ MORE

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Upcoming Events

(Atlanta, GA) B3 ProAm Spring 2K17 League Launch 3.14 

Come watch some of the best talent team up and begin their journey towards becoming the Champ of our Spring League 2K17 Free Admission

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(Atlanta, GA) MOSAIC: Sports as a Catalyst for Social Action  3.14 

Join the Atlanta Hawks for their second annual MOSAIC event - model for shaping Atlanta through inclusive conversations

For More info click HERE

(Washington, DC) SEME Sports Business Conference  3.31 

The SEME Sports Business Conference delivers insight, real-world career development and industry opportunities in the sports marketplace. The SEME is a two-day conference for motivated, active young professionals and aspiring students who seek the education, access and answers to learn, launch or further their career in the sports and events industry. In an ever-changing sports and events marketplace, marketers must stay current with the topics and trends in the business environment, as well as with relevant and timely management skills, to make successful decisions.

For More info click HERE

For a full list of events, please check "The Opportunity" chat.