It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 30th Annual BBSA Conference & Alumni Weekend. We are confident that you will be intrigued and challenged as we explore this year's conference theme, "Continuing Our Legacy: Breaking Barriers, Setting Benchmarks." The BBSA Conference continues to be one of the largest student-organized events at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Our recent $100 million endowment and recognition by the Wall Street Journal as the #1 Business School are a testimony to our academic and professional excellence.

Each year corporate sponsors and attendees participate in outstanding professional development workshops, panel discussions and socials events. We anticipate a record number of attendees as we build on this legacy, expanding the 2006 conference to include leading diversity officers and thought leaders that will address topics critical to a successful future in business.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to our corporate sponsors, keynote speakers, panelists, BBSA members, alumni and all conference participants for contributing to the success of the 30th Annual Conference & Alumni Weekend. We are excited to have you participate in what promises to be an exciting and engaging experience!

Thank you for joining us.

Sheila Collins
Conference Co-Chair

Erica Roberson
Conference Co-Chair

Maurice Smith
Conference Co-Chair