New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners Welcomes Affinity Federal Credit Union

The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) is pleased to announce Affinity Federal Credit Union as the newest member of its growing association of corporate sponsors.

The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) is pleased to announce Affinity Federal Credit Union as the newest member of its growing association of corporate sponsors. With common interests, NJAWBO and Affinity both believe that fueling New Jersey’s economic engine begins with supporting local business owners. In fact, women-owned businesses are among the fastest growing population, expanding at approximately twice the rate of all firms1. Additionally, women business owners account for 41% of all privately held firms1, a stat that is rapidly increasing. “We are energized by this opportunity to work with NJAWBO,” commented Danielle Adams, relationship manager at Affinity. “The synergy was natural because of Affinity's commitment to helping women-owned businesses and their employees. Our focus is aligned with NJAWBO’s mission and vision, making this a perfect partnership.” “NJAWBO is excited to add Affinity Federal Credit Union to our growing list of corporate sponsors,” shares Kathleen Cashman, vice president, corporate relations for NJAWBO. “The tough economic climate has not deterred us from reaching our goal of seven new sponsors this year. Why Sponsor NJAWBO? If your organization believes in supporting diversity and women in business then NJAWBO is a natural investment. This sponsorship can yield visibility among vendors across the state, help fulfill your strategic objectives in diversity and inclusion as well as corporate social responsibility. NJAWBO also has a wide-range of products and services to offer interested companies that can result in a focused consumer market for exposure and growth. 1 "Key Facts About Women-Owned Businesses." The Center for Women's Business Research, www.womensbusinessresearch.org, retrieved 11 August 2009. About Affinity Federal Credit Union: Affinity Federal Credit Union, New Jersey’s largest credit union, is a member-owned, not-for-profit, full-service financial institution with 18 branches throughout northern and central New Jersey with more than 128,000 members from more than 2,000 businesses and organizations and total assets in excess of $1.9 billion. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, Affinity Federal Credit Union has been offering superior financial services with a member-oriented focus since 1935. For more information, visit www.affinityfcu.org. About The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO): NJAWBO is the oldest statewide organization in New Jersey with a mission to address the concerns and issues of business ownership by women. The organization’s objectives are to encourage and support business ownership by women, enable Women Business Owners to network, provide a legislative voice for the interests of women owned businesses and provide entrepreneurial training and assistance. Since its founding in 1978, the organization has grown to include 13 chapters across the state. Classes, seminars and informational events are offered to members and aspiring entrepreneurs through NJAWBO and NJAWBO’s Women’s Business Center. For further information about NJAWBO or NJAWBO’s Women’s Business Center, call the state headquarters at (609) 799-5101, njawbo@njawbo.org or visit the web: www.njawbo.org.

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Statewide association of New Jersey women business owners who support economic independence for women through business ownership.