American Business Women's Association Members Can Now Support the Org

    Business Editors

    MINNEAPOLIS & KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2005--Members of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) may now support the organization by using the new ABWA affinity credit card, created in partnership with U.S. Bank. The card benefits the organization each time a new card is activated and again each and every time that card is used.
    ABWA members have a choice of one of three card products offered through this U.S. Bank partnership, including one that earns reward points that can be redeemed for gift certificates, merchandise, cash and travel rewards. The partnership improves the ability of the ABWA to offer members high-quality affinity credit products. The partnership also demonstrates U.S. Bank's commitment to be a key corporate partner with ABWA.
    "ABWA is an important group whose members are passionate about their work and their support of women in business, which is why we are honored to support that passion with a product that will benefit their objectives," said Tanya Turner, senior vice president of affinity products at U.S. Bank.
    The program offers a choice of four card designs. The new cards are available by calling 1-800-853-5576 ext. 8451 or through the ABWA web site at www.abwa.org/specials.asp.
    ABWA brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Today, it spans the nation as the world's most diverse professional organization for women. Tens of thousands of members gather throughout the country, united by a common goal - to support each other in professional development and career advancement. ABWA has long been accepted as one of the leading businesswomen's associations in the United States and its far-reaching influence has touched the lives and careers of many women.
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CONTACT: U.S. Bank Teri Charest, 612-303-0732 or ABWA Kathleen Isaacson, 816-361-6621

KEYWORD: MISSOURI MINNESOTA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT SOURCE: U.S. Bank

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