As founder and president of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, my team and I have worked with Adele and her business closely for more than 9 years now, and her business model has withstood the test of time. In May 2008, Adele applied for and won the Make Mine a Million $ Business (M3) competition, further recognition of her promise as a solid business owner with great potential. Seven years prior to applying for the M3 program, Adele had received a micro loan from our organization. Adele has remained active in the program as her business has grown.