Women in Business News
Check out breaking news in the area of women-owned businesses. Learn about new appointments, leaders, awards, women-based initiatives and female-focused products and services that celebrate and acknowledge the burgeoning role of women in business.
Women Making Connections to Hold 7th Annual Networking & Business Expo on April 11th, 4:30pm in Ann Arbor
WMC to host a business expo and networking event for, and by, SE Michigan businesswomen & professionals and Non-profit organizations. - March 13, 2012 - Women Making Connections
Enterprising Women of the Year Celebrates 10th Year of Prestigious International Awards
Event Recognizes Women Entrepreneurs Around the Globe - March 11, 2012 - Enterprising Women
Celebrity Interior Designer Kelli Ellis Featured in Newspapers Throughout North America
Celebrity designer Kelli Ellis was recently featured in a spring home insert in more than 5,000 newspapers in the United States and Canada. Ellis offers interior design advice for spring. - March 10, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Sarah Ridley-Gal, Green Projects Manager of OIC of Broward County Invited to be Part of Local White House Roundtable Discussion on Environment
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Broward County’s Green Projects Manager, Sarah Ridley-Gal was invited to be part of a discussion with President Obama's Principal Environmental Policy Advisor, Nancy Sutley, along with about 20 other women environmental leaders. - March 10, 2012 - OIC of South Florida
New Jersey-Based Translation Plus Achieves ISO and EN Certifications of Its Quality Standards
Translation Plus announces it has received quality certifications under both ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038. To achieve this, the New Jersey-based company has passed comprehensive independent audits to confirm that language translation activities, quality processes, and company management follow an... - March 10, 2012 - Translation Plus
Women Making Connections Hosts a Spring Fashion Show on March 14th, 5:30pm at the Burnt Toast Inn, Ann Arbor
WMC shows the tricks to looking good without breaking the budget, for all SE Michigan businesswomen and professionals. - March 09, 2012 - Women Making Connections
GigWebsite.net Launches Offering Unique Options from 3D Gigs to Stimulating the Economy for USA Workers
From 3D photo conversion to other business services, GigWebsite.net offers products and services at affordable prices. The new site will also help to stimulate the economy with the USA select button where people can choose to only do business here. - March 08, 2012 - GigWebsite.net
RISE Leadership Forum for Women Executives to Launch in Monterey, CA; Information Night on March 22 for Prospective Members
RISE Leadership Forum, an exclusive women’s leadership development program, will be hosting a complimentary dinner on March 22nd, 2012, at Balesteri's at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch (located at 10520 York Road in Monterey) to showcase the organization to prospective members. RISE is seeking emerging women leaders and business owners to participate in the eight month program beginning in April. The program, created by national leadership expert, Sheila Dundon. - March 08, 2012 - RISE Leadership Group
Three Arrow Publishing Launches “Breast Cancer! You’re Kidding… Right?” by Catherine Doughty, MS, CCHI
Catherine Doughty’s book is a witty and informative guide that takes the reader through the maze of treatment options – a "must read" for anyone dealing with breast cancer! - March 07, 2012 - Three Arrow Publishing
Celebrity Designer Kelli Ellis Named New eHow Interior Design Expert
Celebrity designer Kelli Ellis was recently selected as an interior design expert for eHow.com. Ellis will share her design expertise through videos on the growing online network. - March 06, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Hueina Su and Marci Shimoff Speak on the Key of Vibration, Self Love, and Authenticity
Best-selling author Hueina Su and co-star New York Times best-selling author Marci Shimoff speak on the key of vibration, love, happiness, and being true and authentic self at "The Keeper of the Keys" movie red-carpet premiere. - March 05, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Hot N Juicy Crawfish Readies to Take Orange County, CA by Storm
Las Vegas-based restaurant, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, is getting ready to open its doors to a new location in Orange County, CA (exact location soon to be announced). This popular new hot spot is known to turn even the non-seafood eaters into fans. With just one taste, most people won't even realize... - March 04, 2012 - Hot N Juicy Crawfish
Enterprising Women Magazine Inducts Two New Members Into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame
Melanne Verveer and Mei Xu Receive 2012 Honor - March 04, 2012 - Enterprising Women
Diversity in the Consulting Profession: The Widening Divide
DiversityConsultNet.com™, a new professional networking service for women and diverse consulting professionals, Seeks to Bridge this Divide. - March 03, 2012 - Diversity Consultnet.com™
Enterprising Women Honors Director of U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau with Advocacy Award
Sara Manzano-Díaz to Receive 2012 Honor - March 02, 2012 - Enterprising Women
TheGreenPlayroom.com Launches
Ashley Gutknecht announces the launch of TheGreenPlayroom.com which offers sustainable, eco-friendly and non-toxic children's furniture, room decor, and toys for children's playrooms. - March 01, 2012 - The Green Playroom
Fuentek President Leads Session at Association of University Technology Managers 2012 Annual Meeting
Laura Schoppe Will Discuss Tailoring Websites to Match TTO Goals - March 01, 2012 - Fuentek, LLC
Woman-owned IT Talent Management Firm Makes Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing List for Third Year
Instant Technology is honored on the client satisfaction list for the third consecutive year, and is one of a few staffing agencies to also place on the talent satisfaction list. - March 01, 2012 - Instant Technology
Touchmark Promotions Sweeps Award Ceremony
Steamboat Springs Colorado-based company earns multiple sales awards at Adventures in Advertising’s recent national sales summit of individually-owned affiliates. - February 28, 2012 - Touchmark Promotions, Inc.
Second Annual Metro Moms Expo to be Held in Hoboken, NJ
Local Vendors, Parenting & Career Workshops, Networking Opportunities and More – Specially Designed for Urban Parents - February 28, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
LadyBroadway Martina Sykes is Dynamite Dinner Theatre
Martina Sykes wraps up her Florida stage production role as part of the trio of Dynamites in Hairspray playing at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre. - February 26, 2012 - Lady Broadway
Female Entrepreneurs Leading Economic Recovery Locally & Nationally
Hera Hub, a new coworking space for female entrepreneurs, to share growth opportunities in a round table discussion with Mayor Jerry Sanders on February 29th. - February 25, 2012 - Hera Hub
Monsters Set Free to Run Wild
www.goofygrinmonsters.com - Un-batten the hatches and open your doors, these fun-loving monsters are only looking to play. Goofy Grin Monsters have been set loose by the Z & Z Toy Corporation and are searching for children to play with. You can recognize them by their super soft fur, vibrant... - February 23, 2012 - Z & Z Toys Corp.
Wine & Painting Studio Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary & Scores High Marks for Economic Boost by Women-Owned Business
Bottle & Bottega, a Chicago event business, enjoys rapid expansion after only one year giving boost to local economy. - February 23, 2012 - Bottle & Bottega Inc.
Safe Passage Pictures to Develop and Produce Action Thriller by "Valley Girl" Writer and Producer Wayne Crawford
Safe Passage Pictures announced today that it is developing and producing “Another Sh**ty Day in Paradise,” a tense action thriller penned by award-winning writer/producer Wayne Crawford, whose credits include “Valley Girl,” “Night Of The Comet” & “Jake... - February 18, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
Cheryl Shuman Launches Green Asset International Inc.
Green media executive Cheryl Shuman announced today the formation of Green Asset International Inc. (GreenAssetInc.com). - February 18, 2012 - Cheryl Shuman Inc.
Safe Passage Pictures to Develop & Produce Four Scripts from Award-Winning Writing Team
Safe Passage Pictures, an independent film and packaging company, today announced it is working with award-winning screenwriters Adrienne Lusby & Emiliana Monahan Dore to develop and produce their latest four film and television projects. - February 16, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
Triangle Ladies Power Lunch Taps Award-Winning Business Woman Olalah Njenga to Speak at February Event
An inspiring message called “The Power of One” was the focus of Olalah Njenga’s talk at the February 15th Triangle Ladies Power Lunch. Njenga shared how the scenes of your life offer clues to inspiring others. - February 16, 2012 - YellowWood Group, LLC
New York Time Best-Selling Author Cheryl Richardson Speaking at the Sassy, Stylish and Savvy Summit
Invitation to all women business owners, entrepreneurs and fashion conscious women to attend 3-Day Virtual Summit. - February 16, 2012 - Total Image Consultants
breensmith Blowin’ Up – But in a Good Way
The momentum continues at independent Atlanta ad agency breensmith. The company has added Andrew Keenan as head of client services and Benjamin Hill as interactive developer. Keenan’s resume includes stints at TBWA/Chiat Day, San Francisco, Los Angeles and DDB/Needham, Chicago. He is also... - February 10, 2012 - breensmith advertising
Boston Image Consultant Hosting the Sassy, Stylish and Savvy Summit Unique Virtual Event
Invitation to all women business owners, entrepreneurs and fashion conscious women to attend 3-Day Virtual Summit. - February 08, 2012 - Total Image Consultants
Do Wine and Technology Mix? An @wiljr Interview with the Founder of Pamo Valley Winery
Today's innovations in technology help small businesses compete on nearly the same level as their larger competitors and peers. This new series from @wiljr is focused on small business founders using free / low-cost technology pieces to help support and promote their offerings. - February 08, 2012 - @wiljr
Leta Bell to Speak at Tulsa 2012 Women's Living Expo
Psychotherapist and Life Coach, Leta Bell, to speak at Women's Living Expo in Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 10-12, 2012. - February 07, 2012 - Leta Bell
New Site Offers Comprehensive Resources to Start a Virtual Assistant Business
Virtual assistants are a cost-effective alternative to full-time in-house support. TheVAResource.com has launched a new site with a comprehensive collection of documents and tools for starting and growing a successful virtual assistant business. The demand for virtual business assistants has grown... - February 06, 2012 - Effective Virtual Assistance
Three-Time Cancer Survivor Reveals Key Prevention, Treatment and Survival Information in Two New Books
The Single Source Cancer Course Volumes 1 and 2 by S. Wilking Horan are Available Beginning This Week at Amazon.com and Other Retailers - February 03, 2012 - The Single Source Cancer Course
The 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest Features a Legacy of Love Campaign at Shepherd University on Saturday, March 3rd in the Harpers Ferry, WV Area
Professor Patricia H. Lee, a faculty member of West Virginia University's College of Law, who directs the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, will be a featured speaker during the 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Shepherd University Wellness Center. - February 03, 2012 - Harambee Conference, LLC.
Mogul René Reyes of Portugal is Heavily Promoting USA Coaching /Speaking Events for 2012
Millionaire Success Mogul René Reyes of Portugal, is actively booking various North American venues via the Marriott and Ayres hotel chain to host her specialty intimate Coaching and Motivational speaking seminars www.renereyesinternational.com www.speakintoexistence.com - February 03, 2012 - Rene Reyes International
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Panel on Engaging Women Leaders
Workshop Encourages Women to Serve in Public Office - February 03, 2012 - NCCWPS
Macworld | iWorld Voter Results Are in: Revel Systems’ David and Goliath Story Continues
On January 31, 2012 Revel Systems was officially announced as the winner of the Business iPad App of the Year Award. This weekend at Macworld | iWorld, it was clear early on that the Best Business iPad App awards came down to two remarkable companies: Square, led by Jack Dorsey, and Revel Systems,... - February 01, 2012 - iPad Business Apps
My Beast Friends®.com Opens Online Toy Factory Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
My Beast Friends.com opens online toy factory where customers can Adopt or Create a Beast Friend, handcrafted, made to order plush toy. My Beast Friends is an interactive site offering children a unique way to identify their fears - such as bullies, scared of the dark, etc. Each Beast Friend creatively addresses fears to help children be their best...that is what best friends do! - February 01, 2012 - MyBeastFriends.com
The Shayler Foundation to Host "Our Light: Voices of Women" Art Exhibit to Celebrate International Women’s Day
The Shayler Foundation on 17 March 2012 will host its first annual International Women’s Day event at Arbeit Gallery. The event will serve as a launch for their Safe Birthing Project aimed at helping Ugandan women have a healthy pregnancy and delivery. - February 01, 2012 - The Shayler Foundation
Central Pinellas Chamber, Largo, Florida Presents Women in Business EXPO/After Hours
Wednesday, February 22, 4PM – 7:30PM @ the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo. Over 40 regional businesses will be featured. Showcase tables available as well as sponsorship opportunities. Tables can be shared. Call Chamber for more details. Admission to the event is free. Extensive networking with local businesses. - February 01, 2012 - Central Pinellas Chamber of Commerce
Skin Care for Athletes Uses Indiegogo Campaign for Soap Line for Women’s Shelters
Skin Care for Athletes' Giving Goddess Soaps Launching with Help from On-Line Fundraising Campaign - January 31, 2012 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Young Female Associate Slams Carl's Jr. Defense Team in Near Unanimous Verdict
Civil Rights attorney, Julie Mehrban and her client Alexander Johnson achieve a sweeping victory for the disabled against fast-food giant, Carl Karcher Enterprises, represented by Scott Ferrell of Newport Trial Group. Spectators of the trial noted Mehrban’s calm, skillful and assertive handling of the trial, and the destruction of virtually every element of the defense theory. - January 30, 2012 - Law Offices of Morse Mehrban, A.P.C.
Continental Logistics Solutions Acquires ISO 9001 Certification
Continental Logistics Solutions (a CTL Global, Inc. company) is proud to announce another step in its commitment to continual improvement and customer service with the certification of its Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2008 standard. - January 29, 2012 - CTL Global, Inc.
Continental Transportation Services Secures New Warehouse Space
Continental Transportation Solutions (a CTL Global, Inc. company) announces the opening of a new warehouse in Bensenville, Illinois. - January 29, 2012 - CTL Global, Inc.
AmRest Holdings CEO Henry McGovern to Speak at Mullin Law Franchise Conference
Henry McGovern, CEO of AmRest Holdings, SE will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Mullin Law Franchise Roundtable: Tools for Growth. Joining him will be Tim Schroder, Vice President of Marketing for Which Wich, Glenna Hecht, President of Humanistic Consulting, and Stephanie Russ,... - January 27, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Golf Belles Highheelgolfer Alliance Sparks New Content for Popular Media Hub
Highheelgolfer is set to dazzle readers of the popular Golf Belles social media hub with a new line of articles aimed at the professional business woman climbing the corporate ladder in style. - January 26, 2012 - Golf Belles
New Director of Sales at Le Méridien St Julians
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa appoints a new Director of Sales; Chiara Ellul. - January 25, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
The Spencer Institute Offers Full Spectrum of Online Life Coaching Training and Certification
With a variety of programs, business models and tactics for life coaches, The Spencer Institute offers a full spectrum of life coaching certificates on its website at http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/. Options include life strategies coach, wellness coach, sports psychology coach and many more. - January 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development