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.
Mixing Film and Philanthropy: One Production Company Explores a Creative and Charitable Way to Make Movies
"Relativity", one of the current film projects from production company Safe Passage Pictures, is about the torrid and turbulent marriage of Albert Einstein and Mileva Maric. It’s a promising project, but it’s not just the surprise factor (cuddly Einstein, a cad and a wife... - January 18, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
Local Author, Betsy Smith PhD, to Speak About Growing a Life That Matters
Smith, co-author of Second Blooming for Women: Growing a Life That Matters After Fifty, will be speaking at Woodland Terrace, at 300 Kildaire Woods Drive on Saturday, January 21, 2012. The informative workshop is open to the public... and is appropriate for both males and females - January 18, 2012 - E.L. Smith Consulting
Mullin Law Names New Shareholder Stephanie Russ
Mullin Law, P.C., a premier commercial law practice with an emphasis on franchise law, announced that Stephanie Russ has been named a shareholder in the firm, effective January 1, 2012. By the time she began her legal career, Stephanie had more than a decade of franchising and restaurant... - January 15, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Women Making Connections and Edward Jones Teach SE Michigan Biz Women on Foundations of Investing, February 8 at Ann Arbor
An event for WMC members and open for anyone who wants to learn the foundations of investing. - January 14, 2012 - Women Making Connections
Hypnotik Hair Provides All-in-One Solution
The heir to the beauty throne helps women achieve the hair they desire - January 12, 2012 - HYPNOTIK HAIR
Enrolling with a Purpose
PinkPowerLadies.com offers insurance brokers a simplified process to add much needed products to a client’s portfolio while simultaneously promoting wellness. - January 12, 2012 - PinkPowerLadies.com
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Leaders Participate in White House Roundtable
NCVMA Executive Director and President Travel to Capitol on Jan. 12 - January 12, 2012 - NCVMA
Ventureneer Webinar Shows Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses How to Grow
Government agencies must give 5% of their contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses. Are you one of them? - January 11, 2012 - Ventureneer
Stick-e's New Yoga Block Addresses Wrist Pain Resulting in the Perfect PlankTM
Stick-e® Products LLC recently started shipping one of its newest, patent pending, problem solving fitness accessories, the Wrist Saver® Block. Orthopedic surgeon approved and recommended, the Stick-e® Wrist Saver® Block is a 2-in-1 product combining the traditional foam yoga block... - January 09, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
The Lifestyle Designers Husband and Wife Duo Help People Take Control of Both Their Bodies and Their Homes
The Lifestyle Designers, John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Ellis, help their clients take charge of their bodies and their homes to achieve their goals and greater happiness. A video of their recent Lifestyle Designers Live event is now available online. - January 08, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Gov. Bev Perdue to Open Jan. 12 Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon
Panel of Women Political Thought Leaders to Emphasize Hard Work, Public Service at Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Event - January 08, 2012 - Chamber Communications Committee
Oxford Public Relations Consultant Makes "Young PR Professional of the Year" Shortlist
Oxfordshire PR agency, BOTTLE, are shortlisted in three categories at the inaugural PR Moment Awards 2012. As well as the "Large Agency of the Year" and "Financial PR Campaign of the Year" categories, PR consultant, Victoria McGovern is shortlisted in the Young PR Professional of the Year (Under 30) category. - January 07, 2012 - BOTTLE
Life Coach, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Star of "The Keeper of The Keys" Movie Hueina Su to Speak at Wisdom Guide Celebration Summit
Star of the hit movie "The Keeper of the Keys" Hueina Su is invited to speak at Wisdom Guide Celebration Summit, titled "From Broken and Suicidal to Rocking on the Red Carpet - The Secrets to Claiming Your Peace, Power & Prosperity as a Wisdom Guide" - January 07, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Global Non-Profit Endeavor Recognizes President and CEO of Softtek
Blanca Treviño received the prestigious “Endeavor Recognition” during the organization’s 2011 Gala. - January 06, 2012 - Softtek
Best Lawyers to Self-Publish Local Lawyers Publications in Over 30 Major Metropolitan Areas Across the United States
Best Lawyers, LLC, publisher of the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide announced that it will self-publish its local listings in stand-alone magazines in over 30 different cities nationwide. These stand-alone publications will appear in some of the... - January 05, 2012 - Best Lawyers, LLC
Santa Rosa Mayor Supports Area Small Business Through Local Blog
Drop your business card in the designated "bowl" at the D'Argenzio winery located at: 1301 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa, CA. 95401 and enjoy a tasting while you're there! Your business may be one of 7 chosen by Mayor Oliveras at a separate event to be a "featured" local businesses for additional special promotions which includes, "Dinner with the Mayor" hosted by the D'Argenzio winery with Debbie Peoples-Perry writer of: CityofSantaRosaBlog.com - January 04, 2012 - CityofSantaRosaBlog.com
Riddell Financial Presents Financial Seminar for Women
Free Seminar Focuses on Conservative Investing - January 04, 2012 - Riddell Financial
Orange County Celebrity Interior Designer Predicts Top 2012 Interior Design Trends
Celebrity interior designer Kelli Ellis (HGTV, TLC, BRAVO) offers her predictions for the top interior design trends of 2012. The trends include greater use of color, changes in lighting schemes, use of texture and more for the new year. - January 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Lisa Decker, Divorce Financial Planner, Selected as a Top-Idea Maven Two Years in a Row
Lisa Decker, CDFA, of Divorce Money Matters was selected from over 5,000 submissions to be featured in The 2012 Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar. The calendar provides daily bites of inspirational advice for women business owners from influential women leaders across the US and Canada. - December 31, 2011 - Divorce Money Matters
MyFitnessCompany.com Helps Personal Trainers, as Well as Fitness and Coaching Pros Build Their Business Through Effective Online Presence
The My Fitness Company website, www.myfitnesscompany.com, is designed for personal trainers, and fitness and coaching professionals interested in getting their business online both quickly and inexpensively. The site helps people find domain names, register sites, and get websites up and running. - December 28, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Seattle Woman Founds First Non-Profit School for Special Students in Cusco, Peru
Celeste Marion, BHS and UW graduate is the Co-Founder and Executive director of Manos Unidas, founding the first private school for Special Education in Cusco, Peru. The school started in the living room of her house in Cusco in 2007. Marion will be hosting the Winter Photo Exhibition at the Q Café in Seattle, WA Jan. 21, ‘12. The event will be sponsored by the Children of Peru Foundation (NY), exhibiting 10 profile photos by Cusco photographer Vanessa Cúneo. Photos will be auctioned for funds. - December 27, 2011 - Manos Unidas Peru
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Eisenhower Fellow
Nonprofit Organization Welcomes President of the Democratic Women’s Union of Mongolia - December 24, 2011 - NCCWPS
Sixty Nine Awards for TFI Envision, Inc. in 2011
2011 marked the 36th year in business for TFI Envision, Inc., a design and marketing firm based in Norwalk, CT. Their list of design excellence awards continues to grow each year and 2011 was no exception. They received 69 awards in 2011. - December 19, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Fitness Pros John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Calabrese Offer Free Video Training from Fitness Fortunes Live Event
Sharing the secrets that they have shared with fitness pros around the world with a broader audience, John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Calabrese now offer a free video training on creating a fitness fortune online. The video was filmed at Fitness Fortunes and provides five key tips on creating a fitness fortune. - December 17, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The Accessories Resource Team Elects Small Business Owner to Join Board of Directors
Vanessa Turney, Owner of San Antonio, TX-based, Light by Design will be Secretary of the Accessories Resource Team Board of Directors. - December 16, 2011 - Light by Design
Busy Bee Organizing Middletown, NJ Opens for Business
New service launches to bring professional organizing skills to your home, office, and life. Let Busy Bee Organizing enhance your life by creating a system that makes things easier. Busy Bee works with you to find solutions and systems that make your life easier. A small investment will result in huge time savings and peace of mind. - December 15, 2011 - Busy Bee Organizing
Vision 2020 Adds New National Allies to Nationwide Campaign for Equality
Three national organizations have joined Vision 2020’s rallying call to achieve women’s equality in the United States by the year 2020: The League of Women Voters, the Association for Women in Science and Athena International. These organizations join 43 Vision 2020 National Allies,... - December 15, 2011 - Vision 2020
Blue Water Spa, a Raleigh NC Spa and Laser Hair Removal Center Donates $108,000.00 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County
Blue Water Spa, a Raleigh NC Spa and Laser Hair Removal Center Donates $108,000.00 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County - December 13, 2011 - Blue Water Spa
VisionPoint Marketing CEO Diane Kuehn Speaks at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business
Local Marketing Firm President Participates in Leading Women Series Event Panel on “Standing Up, and Standing Out” - December 10, 2011 - VisionPoint Marketing
Women’s Business Development Center Receives $50,000 Grant from Discover Financial Services
Funds will support Business Financial Literacy Program - December 09, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
BizWorld Foundation Announces Education “Riskmaster” Luncheon Honoring Jennifer Johnson of Franklin Templeton Investments
The BizWorld Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship, business and finance to children, will host a fundraising luncheon on Tuesday, December 13th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. - December 09, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
Connected Women of NC Fall Networking Event Draws Nearly 400 Attendees
Fourth Annual Event Featured BBC World News America’s Katty Kay as Keynote Speaker - December 08, 2011 - Connected Women of North Carolina
Slender Cider Launches the First Slimming and Energizing Liquid Herbal Concentrate in a Base of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Slender Cider introduces for the first time an herbal concentrate of 11 therapeutic herbs extracted in a base of organic apple cider vinegar for energy, cleansing, weight loss and health. For the first time, Slender Cider has combined organic apple cider vinegar, which has been touted for... - December 06, 2011 - Wellness Seminars, Inc.
Karen Walls Speaks at the Fountains at Franklin on the Topic When Seniors Are Stuck in Homes They Can’t Sell Workshop
As the housing market continues to recover from the great real estate bubble burst, aging seniors are among the many thousands of homeowners stuck with housing assets they no longer wish to own. We see seniors every day who say they’re ready to begin enjoying a carefree rental retirement... - December 04, 2011 - Karen Walls
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Co-Hosts Event with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Women’s Summit
Workshop Encourages Women to Seek Leadership Positions - December 04, 2011 - NCCWPS
Deadline Now December 15 for Women’s Business Development Center’s 2011 Technology Makeover Competition
Prize package includes $100,000 in free technology products and business services. - December 03, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Ovative/Group Announces the Hiring of Jennifer “JJ” Schaidler to Lead the Digital Media Retail Practice Group
Ovative/Group, a digital and mobile consulting firm for retailers and brands, announced the appointment of Jennifer “JJ” Schaidler to its executive team to lead its digital media practice. She will help O/G focus on its retail partnerships and emerging innovations in mobile and digital... - December 02, 2011 - Ovative/Group
Plan C: The Full-Time Employee and Part-Time Entrepreneur--New Book Released to Redefine the American Dream
Author Dr. Erin Albert releases a new book developing entrepreneurship in an alternative way and redefines the American Dream. - December 01, 2011 - Yuspie, LLC
Kelli Ellis Named Top Interior Designer in Orange County by OC Metro Magazine
“Top Interior Designer in Orange County” by OC Metro magazine, celebrity designer Kelli Ellis has done design work for HGTV, TLC, Bravo and more. She focuses on beautiful, budget-conscious design in the Orange County area. - November 30, 2011 - Kelli Ellis Interiors, Inc.
Passports with Purpose Unites More Than 100 Travel Bloggers to Build Two Libraries in Zambia
Fourth Annual Online Fundraiser Leverages Social Media to Raise Funds for Room to Read - November 30, 2011 - Passports with Purpose
The Daily Muse Partners with Saatchi & Saatchi for First Annual SheMakes Holiday Festival
The Daily Muse has partnered with Saatich & Saatchi to host SheMakes, a holiday festival supporting women and entrepreneurship. The craft and small-business fair will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011, from 12 to 5pm, at 375 Hudson Street in New York City. Other partners supporting the event include 85Broads and News On Women. - November 29, 2011 - The Daily Muse
Women's Business Development Center Receives $150,000 in Grants
New grants support services and programs that accelerate women's business ownership. - November 28, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
BrightStar of Austin: Accredited Austin Healthcare Staffing Agency
BrightStar of Austin, a full-service Austin healthcare staffing agency that provides both medical and non-medical Austin homecare, has been accredited by The Joint Commission, a not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 18,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. - November 25, 2011 - BrightStar Care
CLE Assets, LLC Has Announced Today That the Company Has Now Been Certified as Women Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
On Wednesday, November 16, 2011, WBENC certified CLE Assets, LLC as a Women Business Enterprise. This prestigious certification aids in gaining accounts from Fortune 500 Corporations who operate with Diversity Procurement programs. - November 24, 2011 - CLE Assets, LLC
Women's Business Development Center's Technology Makeover Competition Offers Chance to Win Free Technology
2011 Small Business Technology Makeover Competition offers a chance to win more than $100,000 in free technology products and business services. - November 24, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Pet It Forward Expands to Major Cities Across the US - Website Helps Pet Owners Save Money by Booking Pet Care Online
Launched in 2011, Pet It Forward brings together pet owners, pet care professionals & boarding facilities interested in creating an eco-system of affordable and convenient pet-related services. With Pet It Forward, users are presented unique ways to save money, make money & even get pet care for free. Pet It Forward helps pet owners find caregivers they can trust, offers a seamless process for booking and paying for pet care online & can save pet owners up to 50-100% off on pet care services. - November 23, 2011 - Pet It Forward
Allen + Associates Announces Launch of An American Story
Allen + Associates, a nationally recognized retained Executive Search firm, has launched An American Story, a quick-read literary series that pays homage to the American brands, companies, and inspirational individuals that mold the American marketplace. An American Story is a daily desktop read... - November 21, 2011 - Allen Associates Executive Search
Woman-Owned Tech Staffing Firm Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
As one of a few woman-owned businesses in a male-dominated technology industry, Instant Technology thrives on providing strategic staffing solutions. In the past 10 years, the firm has grown to become an award-winning $20+ million IT talent management firm. - November 19, 2011 - Instant Technology
Rainbow Marketing Inc. Celebrates Expansion as a Result of Its Commitment to Helping Clients to Survive Tough Economic Times
On November 18, 2011 5:30PM at the corporate office of Rainbow Marketing Inc. The RMI team will be joined by an array of well wishers including: local and state government officials, business and community leaders, residents, clients and beauty queens to celebrate the expansion and grand opening of its subsidiary the Global Business Development Center. - November 18, 2011 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Fast Rising Businesses to Star in Savvy Business Makers' "The Limelight's On You!"
Shanesia Winston, CEO of an elite Atlanta based private coaching company Savvy Business Makers, unveils her latest plan to feature fast rising lady business owners and the story behind the success of their business, for a month at her website. - November 16, 2011 - Savvy Business Makers, LLC