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.
100% Virgin Remy Hair from the Temples of India Presented by Luxe Hair Exotics
Ultra Luxe of Atlanta announces the launch of Luxe Hair Exotics 100% Virgin Indian Hair hand selected to bring you the finest quality human hair extensions you can buy. - September 03, 2012 - Luxe Hair Exotics
Gloria Larkin Chosen to Serve on the 2012-2013 WIPP Education Foundation Board of Directors
TargetGov President Gloria Larkin has been chosen to serve on the 2012-2013 WIPP Education Foundation Board of Directors along with many other talented business women. - August 23, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
Eighty-three Year Old Award Winning Author Launches Her Memoir: An Uncommon Education
When a naïve 23-year-old woman from Texas experiences Paris for three years, it is a journey of discovery following on the heels of WWII. - August 22, 2012 - Bettye Johnson
Bel-Ray Executive Jennifer Liquori Named to Internationalist Magazine Top 100 List
Bel-Ray Company, Inc., the leading United States-based lubrication manufacturing company, is pleased to announce that its Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Liquori, has been named to “The Internationalist Magazine Latin American 100,” a list comprised of 100 top marketing leaders who... - August 22, 2012 - Bel-Ray Company
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Welcomes Heidi J. Gassman as Associate
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is pleased to welcome Heidi J. Gassman to its team. Ms. Gassman joins the firm after running a successful practice in Seattle, Washington and brings her 15+ years of experience in representing builders, developers, general contractors, and design... - August 21, 2012 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
Skinny Mom is Awarded a Fat Check
Cincinnati Mompreneur Named $25,000 Grand Prize Winner in Cincinnati Innovation Competition - August 21, 2012 - Brooke Griffin
Christian Gossett Wins Best Shorts Competition
Christian Gossett (writer/director), of Metamorfic Productions, has a won an Award of Excellence in the category of experimental film from the Best Shorts Competition. The award was given for Christian Gossett's exciting short film, Only Child, which has also recently won an Emerging... - August 20, 2012 - Cachet
Douglass Alumnae Go Home
Sheila K. La Magra Offers Tips on “Change & Learning” as Panelist on Mentorship Plenary Session Hosted by Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. - August 20, 2012 - EP Connects
MEGT Endorses WorldSkills Australia Contestants
The WorldSkills competition showcases excellence in apprenticeships and traineeships. Alexandra Vasiliadis needs help to compete in Sydney. - August 20, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
NC Center for Women in Public Service Conducted Women in Office Institute Graduation Ceremony
Event Honoring 2012 Institute Participants Held at William Peace University on July 28 - August 18, 2012 - NCCWPS
TEDxBayArea Offers Business Challenge Women-Owned Startups in Emerging Countries
Women entrepreneurs and businesses owners from the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) will be vying for the opportunity to present their business plans at the upcoming TEDxBayArea Women Entrepreneurs Conference, December 1, 2012 in Mountain View, CA. - August 15, 2012 - TEDxBayArea
Monica Smiley Receives 2012 Women In Business Award from Triangle Business Journal
Publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women Magazine to be Honored at Aug. 23 Luncheon - August 15, 2012 - Enterprising Women
The Lordan Group Announces PR.com Distribution Partnership with Its Two Top News Sites
The Lordan Group, a California based corporation that specializes in niche online media publications, has announced that two of their top sites, Live Insurance News.com and QR Code Press.com, have joined forces with PR.com. Together, the two companies aim to better deliver relevant and interesting... - August 14, 2012 - Live Insurance News
New, Free Video Training Offers Latest on Fitness Boot Camps and Fitness Trends
Everyone has an opinion about what works and what doesn’t and what trends are hottest in the fitness industry. In a free new online video, John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Calabrese discuss boot camps and other fitness trends. - August 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NeriumAD Supports Cancer Research
Sherill Calhoun, Brand Partner with Nerium International, believes that the network marketing industry will help drive future research and development funding. - August 11, 2012 - Sherill Calhoun - Brand Partner Nerium International
Local Mom Pioneering Software Development for Organizing Personal Health Records for Medical Emergency Readiness
A new personal health record computer software program created by a local Mom. Innovation by necessity. A new way for medical record storage. Software that creates organization for caregivers, seniors, families, individuals, retirees, and businesses. - August 10, 2012 - MIMI Medical
X & D Supply Introduces New Ecommerce Website
X & D Supply launches their new eCommerce website to give customers access to a continuously growing catalog of industrial tools and supplies. - August 09, 2012 - Thoughtrend, Inc.
Maureen Efthyvoulou Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Support and Compliance at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has promoted Maureen Efthyvoulou to Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Support and Compliance. Efthyvoulou joined New Day in 2005 as one of its first... - August 07, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Monica Smiley Attends Women Impacting Public Policy Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Publisher of Enterprising Women Magazine Serves as a Delegate to Conference Focused on Entrepreneurial Growth Strategies - August 03, 2012 - Enterprising Women
Spirit of Marilyn Celebration with Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe in Las Vegas 50 Years Later Marilyn is Still Oscar's Favorite "Broad"
Oscar's steakhouse & Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe host the only Las Vegas commemorative honoring the 50th year of life without Marilyn. As the #1 photographic lookalike for Marilyn Monroe on the West Coast, Mycki will share Marilyn stories, mingle, sing & entertain. Marilyn trivia with prizes awarded. Spirit of Marilyn painting & posters available: portion of the proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. - August 02, 2012 - Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn
Innovative Cosmetic Company NaturelEyes Teams with National Breast Cancer Foundation
NaturelEyes has pledged to donate 20% of all online sales in August to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money for breast cancer research. - August 02, 2012 - NaturelEyes
Author, Style Expert and Holistic Nutritionist, Stephanie Pedersen Creates New Online Radio Show with Universal Energy on BlogTalkRadio
Challenging conventional wisdom that good looks and health are genetic, author, style expert and holistic nutritionist Stephanie Pedersen has teamed up with Universal Energy and BlogTalkRadio.com to bring listeners “Your BIG Life. Eat. Love. Laugh. Thrive.” The focus of the one-hour... - August 02, 2012 - High Impact Health
Marketing Resources & Results Awarded Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
The Marketing Consulting and Services Firm Receives National Certification for the Fifth Year - August 01, 2012 - Marketing Resources & Results, Inc.
New Blog Puts Parenting in Proper Context
New blog for any parent who is a little less than perfect. - July 29, 2012 - Less Than Perfect Parents
The Center For Women & Enterprise Awards WBENC Certification to 23 Women-Owned Businesses in New England
Certification Supports New England Economy as Well as Corporate Supplier Diversity Efforts - July 26, 2012 - Center for Women & Enterprise
Author Barbara Barnett Now Booking for Speaking Engagements and Writing Expertise
Barnett’s services include topics on pop culture, current affairs and technology. - July 25, 2012 - Barbara Barnett
EP Connects Develops “Escape To Sleep” Website to Promote New Natural Sleep Remedy from Aqua Smart
Aqua Smart, a new company created by world-renowned perfumist, aroma-therapist and certified herbalist Geraldine O’Keefe, has launched www.EscapetoSleep.com to introduce her new Escape to Sleep™ natural remedy to the approximately 71 million Americans, who regularly suffer from sleep... - July 25, 2012 - EP Connects
McDonnell Group Names Paige Besson Executive Vice President
Veteran energy marketing executive becomes managing director as founder Don McDonnell moves to CEO. - July 25, 2012 - The McDonnell Group
Advice to Marissa Mayer from a Mom CEO
Metro Moms Network CEO and Founder Kathy Zucker offers advice and support from maternity leave to Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer. - July 24, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
Lighten Hispanic Skin Dark Spots or Uneven Skin Tone
Reviva is launching their new “Lighten & Brighten” Serum that is reported to speed up for Hispanic individuals the lightening of skin’s dark spots on face and hands and also brighten skin tone and improve texture. - July 23, 2012 - Reviva Labs
Marketing and Advertising Has Never Been so Good for Women in Business
The Curinton Group is announcing its specialty in marketing and advertising in women owned businesses. The Creative Director of The Curinton Group, is also a mompreneur and inventor and her specialties are creative, product development, marketing strategies, and packaging design. - July 22, 2012 - The Curinton Group
Care.com CEO to Keynote at CWE Women Business Leaders Conference 2012
Online Registration for Attendees Now Open - July 21, 2012 - Center for Women & Enterprise
NW Navigator Luxury Coaches One of 2012’s Top Women-Owned Businesses
Northwest Navigator a Luxury Motorcoach Company is named One of 2012’s Top Women-Owned Businesses in Portland Oregon. - July 20, 2012 - Northwest Navigator Luxury Motorcoaches
"Teaming for Contracts" is Topic of Women’s Business Development Center Workshop for Women Business Owners August 2 in Chicago
Program is designed for women-owned businesses in all industries who seek to grow their business and expand their capacity through partnerships to compete on large contracts. - July 20, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
The Chef’s Academy Sponsors Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon
Local Culinary Institution Supports Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Event Featuring Author Jill Flynn - July 20, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
INVISTA Names Misti Moore Marketing Manager for DACRON® Fiberfill Business
INVISTA’s Misti M. Moore has assumed the role of marketing manager for DACRON® fiberfill North America. Moore, who is based in the company’s in Kennesaw, Ga., office, develops and leads marketing strategies to enhance the equity of the DACRON® brand while growing the market... - July 19, 2012 - INVISTA
Venture Photography Sponsors 4th Annual MACs Women Girls Night Out
On October 25th 2012, Motivators and Creators Women’s Group (MACsWomen) will hold its fourth annual Girls Night Out to bring what the women of Westchester, New York want and love by showcasing cool and exciting products and services offered by different vendors. This year’s event is... - July 19, 2012 - MACsWomen
Indonesia-Based the Jakarta Consulting Group Increases IRC Global Executive Search Partners’ Executive Search Presence Across the Globe
New member firm strengthens IRC’s presence in Southeast Asia and Oceania. - July 18, 2012 - IRC Global Executive Search Partners
Scottish Jewelry Designer Honoured
One of the most inspirational Scottish jewellery designers has been awarded an honorary degree after 60 years in the business. - July 18, 2012 - Ola Gorie Jewellery
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Announces the 2012 Top Women of Law Honoring the Women Making a Difference in Boston’s Legal Community
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has announced the winners of the 2012 Top Women of Law. This award celebrates legal educators, trailblazers and role models who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in their chosen fields. More than 100 nominations were submitted to our committee for... - July 18, 2012 - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Dress for Success Triangle Names Executive Director
Dress for Success© Triangle has announced the appointment of Debbi Fox-Davis as executive director. The nonprofit organization helps low-income women develop and maintain the necessary skills to gain and maintain meaningful employment. Fox-Davis has extensive fundraising and leadership... - July 17, 2012 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
The Business Women's Networking Event Promotes Better Financial Management, Nutrition and Health for Business Women
Sisters In Spirit (SIS), a local not-for-profit organization, will host "The Business Women's Networking Event for Your Professional and Personal Success" Saturday, August 11, 2012, at the historic Thurgood Marshall Center, in NW Washington DC. The event is designed to promote, healthy business finances, healthy food and improved health and wellbeing among women entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. - July 16, 2012 - Sisters In Spirit (Not for Profit)
Nagel Named NSA-IL Member of the Year
Holly Nagel, business owner and speaker, was named Member of the Year by the National Speakers Association- Illinois. She specializes in unique programming using balloons to entertain and motivate. - July 13, 2012 - Twist 'n' Shout LLC
Skin Care for Athletes Sponsors 2012 Olympians
Organic and natural skin care line is London bound with its athletes. - July 12, 2012 - Morning Indigo, LLC
KOSBE/TSBDC’s Aundrea Y. Wilcox Appointed to 2012 TNCPE Board of Examiners
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) are proud to announce, Aundrea Y. Wilcox, MBA, executive director, of the Office of Small Business for the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce has... - July 12, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
New Book "Let’s Play SHESS" Empowers Women to Change from Pawn to Queen
Wendy Oliveras’ new book Let’s Play SHESS published by AuthorHouse inspires, teaches and motivates women to gain confidence and achieve success on a personal and professional level by playing chess. - July 11, 2012 - SHESS Global Alliance, LLC
Leading Consumer Reviews and Online Shopping Website MyReviewsNow.net Welcomes Efinancial
MyReviewsNow.net’s Newest Affiliate Partner Efinancial Offers a Quick, Easy and Convenient Way to Buy Life Insurance. Plus, People who Shop for Life Insurance at Efinancial Can Access Free Unbiased Advice from Licensed Insurance Agents. - July 09, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
McKim & Creed Engineer Inducted as Statewide Officer
Kelly Ham, PE, a project engineer with McKim & Creed in Wilmington, North Carolina, was sworn in as secretary of the Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC) at the 1,700-member organization’s annual conference, which was held June 21-23 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Ham... - July 08, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Visionary Charlon Bobo Upends Traditional Copywriting Industry by Revealing Revolutionary Model for Evolutionary Entrepreneurs
Using a unique and inspired approach, Charlon Bobo at RevolutionaryCopywriting.com opens registration for 10 savvy business owners who are ready to learn the art of (r)evolutionary copywriting. - July 07, 2012 - EditCopyProof
Enterprising Women Welcomes Two New Members to Advisory Board
Monique Maissan and Rhonda Shear Added as Board Members - July 07, 2012 - Enterprising Women