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FACTS TO BLOW YOUR MIND
FACTS TO BLOW YOUR MIND Not Just Pretty Faces
Women own 36 percent of small businesses worldwide. Their aggregate revenue is roughly $1.9 trillion.
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The oldest mother is Rajo Devi, who gave birth to her first child in 2008—at 70 years old.
As most flowers have meanings, carnations are special on Mother’s Day. Symbolically, receiving a red carnation meant that your mother was alive, and a white one meant she had passed.
The circular saw, COBOL programming language, life rafts, fire escapes, medical syringes, Monopoly, and Kevlar were all invented by women. Plus... In 1942, Hollywood bombshell Hedy Lamarr received a patent for the technology that evolved into wi-fi and bluetooth. In 1987 Jamie Lee Curtis designed and patented a disposable diaper that included a waterproof pocket to hold baby wipes. Christie Brinkley received a patent for an educational toy she designed in 1991 that seems to mostly be useful for helping kids learn the alphabet. Florence Lawrence began in movies in 1906 and was considered the first 'movie star.' In 1914 she invented a turn signal for automobiles. Apparently invention was in her blood... her mother, Charlotte Bridgwood, invented and patented the electric windshield wiper in 1917.
Mother’s Day was originally called “Mother’s Friendship Day”. It was named in 1868 by Ann Jarvis, who was trying to foster friendship and community among the mothers on both sides of the Civil War. She later protested against the official holiday celebration because she believed it had become too commercialized.
When choosing an insurance company, it’s not enough to just know you’re covered—you want people who feel like family. Fortunately, at Anchored Insurance, you’ll feel right at home.
Brent Tidwell, founder of Anchored Insurance, grew up surrounded by relatives who ran insurance agencies. He moved to the Austin area 34 years ago after retiring from his service in the Navy, met his future wife, and began to grow a community around him. While at a meeting at his aunt’s insurance agency, he met Mike Payne, founder of Fidelis Publishing in Jarrell. Through Mike’s mentorship and resources, Brent was able to make Anchored Insurance for the people of Jarrell. Brent says, “(Mike) completely changed my life for the better.”
In February, Anchored Insurance celebrated six years of business, providing nearly every kind of protection and insurance that can provide security for the people of Jarrell. From home, to auto, commercial, to personal, Anchored Insurance excels in helping the community stay protected wherever it’s needed. That protection also extends to the business community small business insurance, and specialized policies for licensed professionals and contractors.
IT'S ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships are of the utmost importance to Anchored. The company prefers to work completely from referrals, which strengthens that connection to neighbors and local residents. Brent even provides his personal cell number to clients to ensure his availability.
Insurance, Anchored knows, is already difficult, and this company wants to be a trusted source to solve problems. Building personal friendships and learning from each other is one of Brent's favorite parts of his job, as he and his right-hand manager protect Jarrell’s most valuable assets.
GIVING BACK
Anchored Insurance doesn’t just provide first-rate insurance, though. As a small local business, they also consistently support the Jarrell community.
Brent says, “Any money we spend, we spend with local schools or scholarship programs.” Anchored Insurance values Jarrell’s people, and works to make its future brighter. When customers are family and community are neighbors, you know you’re protected.
