Loan Applications for this event are now closed (Nov 20).

The Program:

Each year, millions of women open a small business. They think big. And dream bigger. Our Make Mine a $Million Business Program is designed to help them reach those dreams and break a million dollars in annual sales. It’s a collaboration between Count-Me-In, a non-profit organization, and OPEN from American Expresssm. Sign up now and you could receive a year of FREE coaching from a team of advisors, plus marketing opportunities and access to loans of up to $45,000 to help you reach your goals.

The Event:

Registration for the Event is now filled!
There has been an overwhelming response to this program and unfortunately we are full and can not accommodate any further registrations. However, we are delighted to let you know that there will be a live web cast of the event on SBTV so please go to http://www.sbtv.com/default.asp?cid=48. Thank you so much for your interest.

Five Award Recipients will be announced at the Make Mine a $Million Event on December 2, 2005 from 9am to 2pm.

American Express Auditorium
World Financial Center
200 Vesey St.
New York City
Directions to the event

If you’re not ready to apply, you should still plan on attending this exciting, educational and empowering event. You’ll hear from successful women business leaders from around the country and be a part of a community that shares your dreams and goals. You’ll also get a chance to increase your company’s exposure in the community and beyond.

If you have any questions about the event, please call us at 212.245.1245 !0-4 EST.

Why You Should Apply:

Women like you are reaching the million-dollar mark in sales each year. And if they can do it, so can you. After all, you share their pride, commitment to hard work and drive when it comes to growing your business.

Meet inspiring women from across the country who are Make Mine a $Million Business award recipients, and read how it has changed their businesses – and their lives.

Who Can Apply

Are you a woman in the New York metro area who owns a small business? If so, you’re eligible to apply.

Your completed application, and all support material, must be in our office by 5pm, November 18th.

Applicants attend the program event for free. (The event is Friday Dec. 2nd at the American Express Auditorium).

And the Award Recipients are . . .

From our group of applicants, ten finalists will be chosen to pitch their businesses to industry experts, corporate sponsors and other women business owners during the Make Mine a $Million Event on December 2. All attendees will have a chance to evaluate the pitches, along with an independent panel. The five Award Recipients will be announced at the end of the day.

The 5 Award Recipients receive:

  • 1 year of mentoring from a team of business advisors
  • Up to $45,000 in financing
  • Increased awareness of their business
  • Access to marketing opportunities
  • Network of business owners nationwide
  • Community of local business women

The five runner-ups receive:

  • Up to $20,000 in financing
  • Increased awareness of your business
  • Network of women business owners nationwide
  • Community of local business women

Meet our Recipients:

Meet inspiring women from across the country who are Make Mine a $Million Business award recipients, and read how it has changed their businesses – and their lives.

 

Meet inspiring women from across the country who are Make Mine a $Million Business award recipients, and read how it has changed their businesses – and their lives.

"There has never been an easier, more comfortable and valuable way to promote yourself and your business plus get some capital to grow. Don't think about it. Don't stop. Join me in Make Mine a $Million. Go for it. I did and I'm on my way."

—Denise Houseberg, MarketExpo.com, Dallas

"Applying for the Make Mine a $Million Business Program is the best thing I could have done for my business. I am already receiving valuable advice from my business coaches and am working with them on a plan to Make Mine a $Million Dollar business."

Bonnie Plotkin, Bonnie Plotkins Bail Bonds, Southern California


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