American Express Company or AmEx, is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Three World Financial Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1850, it is one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card, and traveler's cheque businesses. Amex cards account for approximately 24% of the total dollar volume of credit card transactions in the US, the highest of any card issuer.
The nation’s largest African American business and professional conference and exposition draws an audience of more than 8,500 executives, entrepreneurs, and students. The conference also conducts one of the most successful career expositions that attract more than 300 corporations and public sector organizations seeking to hire MBA graduates, seasoned professionals, and interns for available positions across the country. The National Black MBA Association Annual Conference is held each September.