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President's Message
Are you READY to take some action to make your business successful? AAM provides the perfect opportunity for both emerging and established entrepreneurs and small business owners to enhance their businesses through education, networking, commerce and mentoring. Set aside the time to join us at our educational meetings. Check out the Calendar of Events. Come and learn, as well as meet a new face and introduce yourself – maybe even give back by sharing your knowledge. Members attend for free. First-time attendees come for free – so bring a colleague! Non-members pay only $15 – or they can join on the spot for $119, which covers twelve months of membership.
We’re excited about the year ahead - and we want YOU to become involved! The fastest way to grow your business is by networking. Get Involved - Volunteer! If you have 2 hours a month - or 2 hours a year - or simply wish to learn and network, we have a place for you!
Success belongs to those that show up! If you don’t show up, you can’t connect. If you can’t connect, you won’t grow. |
Bonnie Stanley AAM President |

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WHAT IS AAM?
- An educational resource for microbusinesses nationwide
- Largest and most active microbusiness group in the U.S.
- Maintains strategic alliances and networking with other regional business asociations and our exclusive national corporate partners
- Resource library - Minnesota business start-up rules & regulations, loans and grants, etc.
WHAT WE DO
AAM’s main focus is on Education, Networking, Commerce and Mentoring
AAM achieves these four critical elements by providing numerous member programs and services including the Small Business Expo & Conference. The Expo is the largest and most comprehensive small business event in the Midwest and benefits all attendees, emerging entrepreneurs, and partners of the microbusiness demographic.
The American Association of MicroBusinesses is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 and incorporated in early 1996 (formerly as SEHBA [SouthEast Home-based Business Association], then MHEA [Minnesota Home-based Entrepreneurs Association]). AAM operates year-round with monthly program meetings, a monthly newsletter, special events, and a growing list of member benefits and services from local and regional, as well as national partners. AAM operates with an autonomous board of directors and enjoys a large list of organizational partners and alliances.
AAM Organizes
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Average Age: 45 50% Male - 50% Female Owners Single Home-Based Business Multiple Home-Based Businesses Full-Time and Part-Time
AAM represents a wide variety of businesses:
Artists - new media, sculpture, wearable art, woodworking
Consultants - business development, marketing, communications, translators
Computers - training, software development, networks, internet/web marketing, desktop publishing/ graphics
Finance - cash flow, capital loans, insurance, financial education
Musicians - composers, instructors
Network Marketing Distributors - clothing, cosmetics, diet supplements
Massage Therapists
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