AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. (OTCBB: "EDII")
601 CIEN STREET, SUITE 235, KEMAH, TX 77565-3077
Tel: (281) 334-9479 Fax: (281) 334-9508

For immediate release

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
ANNOUNCES NEW TRADING SYMBOL ON THE OTCBB: AMIN

Kemah, Texas – July 1, 2002 American International Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: AMIN) announced that with its re-capitalization (1 for 100 reverse split) effective today, the Company’s Common Stock will now be trading on the OTC Bulletin Board under its new symbol “AMIN” (old symbol OTCBB: EDII.)

American International Industries, Inc. is a holding company. The Company has holdings in Industry, Real Estate in Houston Texas and surrounding areas, and owns an Oil & Gas royalties’ interest. The vision of the Company is in addition to internal growth, to develop holdings in various industries through acquisition of existing companies, applying the financial resources and management expertise to foster the growth and profitability of the acquired businesses. The holding company serves as a financial and professional partner to the management of the subsidiaries. The role of the holding company is to improve each subsidiary’s access to capital, achieve economies of scale by consolidating administrative functions, and utilize the financial and management expertise of corporate personnel across all units. The Company is continuing to work with management of the subsidiary companies to improve revenues, operations and profitability.


Investor Relations: Rebekah Ruthstrom Tel: 281-334-9479 email: aiii@wt.net