AIG Supports Women's Entrepreneurship with $1.1 Million Donation to Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence.Two-year Commitment Expands Loan Capacity and Helps Women Grow Their Businesses NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- A global champion of entrepreneurship and risk-taking today added its powerful voice and $1.1 million in cash to the cause of women's entrepreneurship in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . AIG AIG addressee indicator group (US DoD) AIG American International Group, Inc AiG Answers in Genesis (religious group in defense of Scripture) AIG Artificial Intelligence Group AIG Australian Industry Group , the insurance and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. leader, joined the Make Mine a $Million Business (www.makemineamillion.org) movement from Count Me In and OPEN from American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. [R] to help one million women entrepreneurs achieve $1 million in revenues by 2010. As part of the two-year commitment, AIG will support the micro-lending activities of Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence, the leading provider of on-line micro-business loans and resources for women. Count Me In and Founding Partner OPEN from American Express introduced the Make Mine a $Million Business program to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses, develop innovative products and services and create jobs. Make Mine a $Million Business is a national movement inspiring one million women entrepreneurs to reach one million dollars in revenue by the year 2010. Since launching this movement and national call to action in March 2006, more than 15,000 women have already joined the community and declared their intent to build million-dollar enterprises. "We know from our work all over the world that women are critical to both economic and social development, and that support for women's entrepreneurship is an effective and sustainable mechanism to improve the quality of life in communities across the globe," said Ned Cloonan, vice president of international and corporate affairs, AIG. "Our investment in Count Me In focuses on the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in the United States. We are proud to partner with Count Me In and join OPEN from American Express to help women access the capital and resources they need to grow their businesses." "I am proud to join Count Me In, OPEN from American Express and all of the sponsors in celebrating AIG's commitment of $1.1 million to the Count Me In loan fund, for education and training programs and for the Make Mine a $Million Business competition," said Senator Hillary Rodham Rodham is an English surname which may refer to a number of persons or places. People Family of Hillary Rodham Clinton
AIG is also adding an important new dimension to the Make Mine a $Million Business program by providing awardees with customized small business insurance and financial planning Financial planning Evaluating the investing and financing options available to a firm. Planning includes attempting to make optimal decisions, projecting the consequences of these decisions for the firm in the form of a financial plan, and then comparing future performance against services; direct access to expert counselors from AIG partner Work and Family Benefits, Inc., who will advise on work/life issues to help awardees manage family responsibilities (i.e. child and elder care) while growing their high-potential businesses; and a Pitney Bowes  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . Stamp Expressions printer. "AIG recognizes the challenges women face building a business and we are delighted that they are the newest member in the constellation Constellation, ship Constellation (kŏnstĭlā`shən), U.S. frigate, launched in 1797. It was named by President Washington for the constellation of 15 stars in the U.S. flag of that time. of corporate partners to join OPEN and Count Me In in supporting women entrepreneurs," said Susan Sobbott, president, OPEN from American Express. "This partnership is great example of how the Make Mine a $Million Business movement is resonating res·o·nate v. res·o·nat·ed, res·o·nat·ing, res·o·nates v.intr. 1. To exhibit or produce resonance or resonant effects. 2. with corporate America in support of women business owners Many online and offline organizations have been created to collect information about businesses around the world owned and operated by women. Many other organizations have been created to assist the women that own and operate those businesses. across the country." "Women business owners are leading the way in building companies and creating jobs," said Nell Merlino, founder and chief executive officer, Count Me In. "AIG joining the Make Mine a $Million Business movement will help protect women against personal and professional challenges that occur when they are growing a successful business." About AIG American International Group
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (NYSE: AIG; TYO: 8685 ) is a major American insurance corporation based in New York City. , Inc. (AIG), world leaders For a list of heads of state, see . World leaders is a MMORPG. The game involves creating a state, joining an alliance and going into war. It is mostly played by players from Israel, China, USA, Britain, Brazil and Saudi-Arabia. in insurance and financial services, is the leading international insurance organization with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. AIG companies serve commercial, institutional and individual customers through the most extensive worldwide property-casualty and life insurance networks of any insurer. For more information please visit www.aig.com. About Count-Me-In Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of on-line business loans and resources for women to grow their micro businesses into $million enterprises. Find us at www.countmein.org or call 212-245-1245. About OPEN from American Express([R]) OPEN([R]) is the American Express team dedicated exclusively to the success of small business owners and their companies. The OPEN Team supports business owners with unparalleled service. With tailored products and services, the team delivers purchasing power Purchasing Power 1. The value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy. Purchasing power is important because, all else being equal, inflation decreases the amount of goods or services you'd be able to purchase. 2. , flexibility, control and rewards to help customers run their business. Specifically, business owner customers can leverage an enhanced set of products, tools, services and savings, including charge and credit cards, convenient access to working capital, robust online account management capabilities and savings on business services from an expanded lineup of partners. To obtain more information about OPEN, visit OPEN.com, or call 1-800-NOW-OPEN to apply for a card or loan. Terms and conditions apply. American Express Company (www.americanexpress.com) is a leading global payments, network and travel company founded in 1850. |
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