Ameriprise Financial Named "Best in Business" For Commitment to the Arts
October 07 2015 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
Business Committee for the Arts (BCA)
recognizes Ameriprise for exceptional involvement with the
arts
Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) today announced it has been
honored by the Business Committee for the Arts (BCA) for its
exceptional involvement with the arts that enrich the workplace,
education and the community. Ameriprise and nine other companies
are recognized as the “Best in Business” for their support of the
arts through grants, local partnerships, volunteer programs, gift
matches, sponsorships and board leadership. The BCA is a division
of Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit
organization for advancing the arts and arts education.
Ameriprise is a long-standing champion of arts education and
access for diverse audiences across the United States. In addition
to offering financial support for a wide range of innovative arts
programs, the company promotes volunteer opportunities and provides
paid time off for employees to lend time to their favorite arts
nonprofits.
“At Ameriprise Financial, we celebrate the arts as a medium that
brings people together and enables us to see the world through the
lens of diverse cultures and experiences,” said Brian Pietsch,
Senior Vice President Community Relations, Ameriprise Financial.
"We are proud to support programs, exhibitions and artists that
enrich our communities, inspire new ways of thinking and share the
beauty of art with people from all walks of life.”
The BCA 10 Awards were presented by Americans for the Arts on
Oct. 6, 2015 in New York City.
“We are grateful to Ameriprise and fellow honorees for their
exceptional involvement in ensuring that the arts thrive in their
communities," said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans
for the Arts. "These businesses provide the arts with significant
financial and in-kind support, and they incorporate meaningful
arts-related programs into their employee, customer and community
relations activities. They enrich the lives of millions of
Americans and truly set a standard for other businesses to
follow."
About Americans for the ArtsAmericans for the Arts is the
leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts
education in America. With offices in Washington, D.C. and New York
City, it has a record of more than 50 years of service. Americans
for the Arts is dedicated to representing and serving local
communities and creating opportunities for every American to
participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. Additional
information is available at AmericansForTheArts.org.
Founded in 1967 by David Rockefeller, the Business Committee for
the Arts (BCA), a division of Americans for the Arts, encourages,
inspires, and stimulates businesses to support the arts in the
workplace, in education, and in the community.
About Ameriprise Financial Community RelationsAmeriprise
Financial is dedicated to utilizing the firm’s resources and
talents to improve the lives of individuals and build strong
communities. Through grantmaking, volunteerism and employee and
advisor gift matching programs, the company supports a diverse
group of over 6,000 nonprofits across the country. In 2014,
Ameriprise Financial and its employees and advisors gave $12
million and logged 66,000 volunteer hours at nonprofits.
Additionally, the company’s support provided the equivalent of 10
million meals to feed families struggling with hunger.
About Ameriprise FinancialAt Ameriprise Financial, we
have been helping people feel confident about their financial
future for more than 120 years. With a network of 10,000 financial
advisors and extensive asset management, advisory and insurance
capabilities, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full
range of consumer financial needs. For more information, or to find
an Ameriprise financial advisor, visit ameriprise.com.
© 2015 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
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