In 1958 the Negro Business and Professional Association's district concept was implemented across the Nation. States were grouped Into districts starting with the Southeast District in 1958; Northeast in 1959; South Central in 1963; and the North Central, Western, and Mid-Atlantic in 1965. Alberta Davis of Detroit, Michigan was the first North Central District Governor. Since its inception, the North Central District NCD has had a strong presence in the Association, with its Clubs receiving numerous awards and recognitions. The NCD has hosted 13 of 81 National Conventions. The District is recognized as an Irs 501(C)(3) organization and qualifies for tax-deductible contributions from supporters.

By 1964 the district began to define their functions in the following:

• As a liaison between Association and the local club.

• As a coordinating influence among the clubs in matters of program, finance, management, public relations, and other aspects permanent to the Organization.

• As a resource in clearing house for exchange of information, ideas and experiences among the clubs next line as a form for discussion of problems, ideas, and techniques on a regular basis.

• Developing District Conferences as an Institute for increasing the effectiveness of Club functioning by convening and annual conference.

The purposes of the district programs were to:

• Provide individual members an opportunity to learn about our history, policies, procedures, and problems, all of which have an impact on Club operations.

• Provide an opportunity to develop experience and leadership skills.

• Provide special attention to the day-to-day operations, which are important to every Club.

• Provide an opportunity to present distinguished members of the association from other areas to the local community and thereby enhance prestige and project a positive image; from every section of the country and representing every phase of business and the professions. 

The North Central District is comprised of 11 states: Michigan; Illinois; Ohio; Indiana; Wisconsin; Iowa; Minnesota; Kentucky; western Pennsylvania; North Dakota; and South Dakota. National Presidents from the North Central District: Five National President have been elected from the North Central District. They include: 

• 7th President, Dr. Lucia E. Thompson, 1953 through 1955, Chicago, Illinois. She stressed during her term continued leadership on an international as well as national level.

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• 10th President, Miss Marion E. Bryant, 1964 through 1967, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was one of the 1000 women invited to the White House as guest of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson for the presentation of "Project Head Start."

• 13th President, Dr. Robyn Beatrice Owens, 1975 through 1979, Flint, Michigan. She established the NANBPWC Federal Credit Union in Flint, Michigan. it was charted January 26, 1979.

• 17th President, Mrs. Catherine Sykes, 1991 through 1995, Pontiac, Michigan. She attended President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration and attended the "Under the Tent" Celebration for non-profit organizations held at the White House. She also represented the Association before the US Congress.

• 21st President, Ms. Sandra A. Coleman, 2007 through 2011, Detroit, Michigan. She was instrumental and retiring the mortgage on the national headquarters in Washington DC during her administration. She encourages members to take an active leadership role to advance the organizations, mission and purpose and to learn about the Association by attending State, Area, District and National meetings to know what is going on and have their values heard on how to improve the Association.