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Greensboro, NC – Greensboro will welcome almost 1,000 delegates and guests from more than 15 states for Forum 2010, the annual conference for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) on Saturday, April 24-28, 2010 to be held at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel and Koury Convention Center. Greensboro will join the prestigious list of cities to host the Forum, which include Oakland, California, Little Rock, Arkansas and Phoenix, Arizona resulting in an estimated $1.2 million economic impact to the local economy.

Presented by the Triad chapter of the leading, national organization for black executives and public service workers, the 5-day conference will present a wide choice of interactive workshops, a public policy forum and social activities designed to educate and nurture current and future African Americans in the field of public administration on topics relevant to today’s Black community.

Among the collection of forum speakers, the NFPBA Forum 2010 will be hosted by Greensboro’s first African American city manager and NFBPA member Rashad Young, with featured inspirational speakers TV One commentator and contributor to The Situation Room and Anderson Cooper 360, Roland Martin; actor and best-selling author, Hill Harper; president of Bennett College, Dr. Julianne Malveaux; and state president for AT&T North Carolina, Cynthia G. Marshall.

Rashad Young says “We are proud to have been selected to host the Forum 2010 for NFBPA. The members of the Greensboro Chapter of NFBPA have been working together with the City, the Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and area businesses to ensure that this is a memorable experience for all of the attendees."

NFBPA’s executive director John E. Saunders III says “Each year we seek to have the very best speakers, panelists, topic experts and presenters to help us strategize and prepare for the future.”

Most events will convene at the Hotel and Convention Center including the final event, Marks for Excellence Awards Banquet, which includes a special performance by jazz saxophonist Kim Waters. The conference’s premier social event “Paint the Town” will be held in Downtown Greensboro to include a visit to the recently opened International Civil Rights Center & Museum, a tour of the Cultural Arts Center and a concert in Center City Park.

Forum 2010 Track Descriptions

Forum 2010 will focus on a 5-part approach: Track 1 – Transparency in Government: Creating Public Trust; Track 2 - Sustainability: A Greener Future; Track 3 – Leadership: Synergy, Growth and Development; Track 4 – Health and Wellness: The Complete Picture; and a Public Policy Forum on the challenges of childhood obesity. Each track will produce more than thirty available workshops and a series of panel discussions on topics relevant to the needs and concerns of the African American community including health issues, community growth and economic development, environmental responsibilities and more. This year’s Forum will also take a strategic role in introducing students to the organization by partnering with Guilford County Schools to allow 75-100 students to attend a luncheon featuring Hill Harper. Afterwards students will have an opportunity to meet with city managers from across the country to achieve a better understanding of public administration and serving in a public

capacity.

Forum 2010 Golf Tournament

Join the NFBPA for their annual golf tournament to benefit the local chapter's scholarship program and the NFBPA endowment fund. Enjoy a world-class golf experience including 18 holes; a gift basket; and an after-tournament lunch. Tournament sponsorship opportunities available.

Sponsors

Forum 2010 is sponsored by the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, Bryan Foundation, Cemala Foundation, Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Duke Power, Syngenta, Community Foundation, High Point Visitors Bureau, High Point Bank, Moses Cone and Replacements, Ltd.

Contact

Find registration information for the Forum and golf tournament for members and non-members, discounted pricing for students, information on how to become a member and a complete list of Forum 2010 events at www.nfbpa.org, or contact Triad chapter president Darryl Jones at (336) 373-2127 or Darryl.Jones@greensboro-nc.gov.

Mission of NFBPA

To serve the magnet organization for linking public, private and academic institutions into an effective network to support interdisciplinary communications, management innovation and professional development among Blacks choosing public service careers. To provide intensive and rigorous training in critical management areas in response to the specialized needs of Black public sector professionals. To identify and groom younger, emerging Black administrators and provide relevant exposure to the challenges and rewards of public service careers. To conduct research on selected social and economic issues endemic to Blacks. To sponsor and conduct national and regional forums that enables the discussion of timely issues and topical concerns of the Black community. To develop and maintain, a national information bank on the nation's growing Black public administrative leadership. To promote, strengthen and expand the roles of Blacks in all aspects of public administration.