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June 01, 2006
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS® HONORS GUARDIAN AS ITS 2006 CORPORATE PARTNER OF THE YEAR
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Shawn Taylor Zelman
NAWBO
Tel: 703.506.3268
800-55-NAWBO
szelman@nawbo.org
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| Anayo Afolabi
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Tel: 212.598.8329
Fax: 212.919.2790
anayo_afolabi@glic.com
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McLean, VA, June 1, 2006 —The National Association of Women Business Owners will honor The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) as its 2006 Corporate Partner of the Year during NAWBO's 2006 Women's Business Conference, from June 1-3, in San Francisco, California.
The 2006 Corporate Partner of the Year Award is selected by NAWBO's president with recommendation from the vice president of corporate & economic development and the staff. It is based on how the partner's efforts and relationship helped to advance NAWBO's mission. Guardian joined with NAWBO this year to focus on an area critical within NAWBO's strategic plan— to help increase NAWBO's overall diversity.
To that end, Guardian funded the Spanish translation of NAWBO's Web site, as well as the development of a new marketing piece geared toward Latina entrepreneurs. Guardian also supported the first-ever awards to chapters in their diversity recruitment efforts. This kind of investment in new programs make Guardian a true partner in advancing NAWBO.
"The resources, products and services that Guardian has provided to our members assists women entrepreneurs in reaching the next level in business," said Erin M. Fuller, NAWBO's executive director. "I applaud Guardian and look forward to a long and successful working relationship."
NAWBO's executive director, Erin M. Fuller will present the award during the luncheon on Saturday, June 3.
"We are deeply honored to receive the Corporate Partner of the Year award from NAWBO," said Emily Viner, Guardian vice president, Individual Markets. "Our work with NAWBO is part of our commitment to enrich the lives of the communities that we serve. Diversity is a core value at Guardian and we recognize the importance of developing more opportunities for and building relationships with women and minority business owners. In this regard, NAWBO's goals complement our efforts. We look forward to continuing our successful relationship with NAWBO."
For additional conference information, visit the NAWBO Web site at www.nawbo.org.
About Guardian:
Founded in 1860, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY (Guardian) is the fourth largest mutual life insurance company in the United States. As of December 31, 2005, Guardian and its subsidiaries had $40.7 billion in assets. With more than 5,000 employees and 2,980 financial representatives, as well as over 85 agencies nationwide, Guardian and its subsidiaries protect individuals, businesses and their employees with life, disability, health, long-term care and dental insurance products, and offer 401(k), financial products and trust services. More information about Guardian can be obtained at: www.guardianlife.com
About NAWBO:
Founded in 1975, NAWBO propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. Thirty years later, NAWBO is still the only organization that solely represents the interest of women entrepreneurs in all industries. The organization's mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers. Visit www.nawbo.org
for more information.
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