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.

Giveaway Bandit Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition

From among thousands of contestants, Giveaway Bandit (http://www.giveawaybandit.com) has been ranked 13th in StartupNation.com’s 2012 Leading Moms in Business competition (www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business), sponsored by Web.com (www.discover.web.com/) and Sam's Club (www5.samsclub.com/YourBusiness.aspx). - May 05, 2012 - Giveaway Bandit

The NC Center for Women in Public Service Presents Upcoming Women on Board Workshops

Workshops Encourage Women to Seek Leadership Positions - May 05, 2012 - NCCWPS

Chrystie Corns Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition

From among thousands of contestants, Chrystie Corns of ILoveToGossip.com has been ranked #69th in StartupNation.com’s 2012 Leading Moms in Business competition sponsored by Web.com and Sam's Club. Over 350,000 votes were cast in support of the 2012 contestants, reflecting immense interest... - May 03, 2012 - I Love To Gossip

Cynthia de Lorenzi, Founder and CEO of Success in the City, to Join Host Chris Efessiou on “StraightUp with Chris” Radio Show

Cynthia de Lorenzi, Founder and CEO of Success in the City, international keynote speaker, artist, social media expert and social commentator on the status of women in the world, to appear on “StraightUp with Chris: Real Talk on Business and Parenthood™” radio show with Chris Efessiou on VoiceAmerica’s Radio Network. - May 02, 2012 - Chris Efessiou & Team Companies

Hueina Su Invited Guest Speaker by Andrea J. Lee at Wealthy Thought Leader 2012 Conference

Best-selling author, international keynote speaker and star of self-help film "The Keeper of the Keys" Hueina Su was invited by Andrea J. Lee to share her experience in the movie project and leverage her visibility at the Wealthy Thought Leader 2012. - May 02, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching

NovaCopy Offering Free Copiers for Non-Profits

NovaCopy, Inc. is expanding its "Copiers for Non-Profits" program to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, offering free copiers to 501 (c) non-profit organizations and charities. - May 01, 2012 - NovaCopy, Inc.

Cuptakes Today Announces the Launch of Cuptakes Frames, a Brand New Member to the App Family for Your iPhone and iPod Touch

A new App from Cuptakes has been released. Users have been continually asking for more from Cuptakes, and specifically a bit more creativity. Cuptakes Frames was conceived with the idea of taking the users best photos and implementing them into Frames that can be shared or applied to their lock screen. The App Store is overflowing with collage and filter apps and it's time to do something more, with that is Cuptakes Frames. - May 01, 2012 - Finely InTouch

a/e ProNet President Leslie Pancoast to Present at EDSYMPOSIUM12 in Portland

Longtime design industry advocate, a/e ProNet, announced this week that ProNet President, Leslie Pancoast, will make a presentation at EDSYMPOSIUM12, the 42nd annual education conference hosted by the Society for Design Administration (SDA), an affiliate of The American Institute of Architects. - May 01, 2012 - a/e ProNet

The Buckhead Betties Proud Sponsors of 2012 Women’s Leadership Summit

Junior League of Greensboro to host Second Annual Women’s Leadership Summit. - May 01, 2012 - The Buckhead Betties

Website for Mums Launches New Jobs Section

A website created by Mumpreneur Suzannah Butcher to support Mums in business, www.workformums.co.uk has launched a new jobs section. - April 29, 2012 - Work For Mums

Sustainability Equals an Increase in Profits: Accelerating Revenue Generation for Businesses in Santa Monica

City of Santa Monica joins the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Santa Monica College (SMC) to ramp up the growing demand from consumers for transparency in validating local businesses as leaders in environmentally-friendly business practices. - April 25, 2012 - Small Business Development Center Santa Monica College

Teen Feminist Website Blacklisted as Occult and Pornography in Schools

Teen feminist website Mookychick Online questioned the web filters used by education systems when it became hotlisted in US/UK schools and libraries for "occult" and "pornographic" content. - April 24, 2012 - Mookychick Online

Global Assist Me Launches to Make Life Easier

Birgit King today announced the launch of Global Assist Me (www.GlobalAssistMe.com). Global Assist Me will change the way you live, the way you use your smart phone and will relieve the stresses of everyday life. Global Assist Me is a nationwide service helping consumers and busy professionals get their busy lives in order with a team of trained representatives. Global Assist Me uses mobile applications to keep customers in touch and all the details straight. - April 24, 2012 - Global Assist Me

iDE UK Promotes Female Entrepreneurs

30th April-6th May 2012: Helping to develop self-supporting female entrepreneurs. - April 24, 2012 - iDE UK

NAWBO Chicago Celebrates Success: Powered by Women

The Chicago chapter of the premier organization for women entrepreneurs, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), honored 10 of Chicago’s most successful and notable women in business as 2012 Corporate Women of Achievement, Woman Business Owner of the Year and Member of the Year during its Annual Achievement luncheon in downtown Chicago on April 19. - April 22, 2012 - National Association of Women Business Owners-Chicago

Will the "Powers That be" Censor This New Book About a Modern-Day Psychic Who Prophesied & Facebooked Kate’s Top-Secret Royal Wedding Dress & Osama Bin Laden’s Death?

A Few Days Before They Happened, the Facebook Nostradamus Prophesied Kate Middleton's Closely Guarded Design of Wedding Dress at Her Royal Wedding and Osama Bin Laden's Shocking Gory Death. - April 20, 2012 - E.R. Escober

Women Get Health as a New Approach to Marketing

Houston’s Business Women Optimize Health to Revolutionize Marketing Success. - April 20, 2012 - Revolution of You

“The Wellness Code” Book Soars to #1 on Amazon in Two Categories; Life Coach, Celebrity Fitness Expert John Spencer Ellis Co-Wrote Book of Wellness Wisdom

In its first week, “The Wellness Code” was rated #1 in two health and wellness categories on Amazon. The book was co-written by John Spencer Ellis and offers health, nutrition and lifestyle advice. - April 19, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Bankruptcy Partner Madlyn Gleich Primoff of Kaye Scholer Finalist for Women in Business Law Award

Also recently elected to President’s Council of Cornell Women to advocate for more women leaders. - April 19, 2012 - Kaye Scholer

Visionary People TV Delivers Another Pivotal Episode with Four Powerful Women

Visionary People TV offered another pivotal episode on April 11th where The Chief Visionary interviewed a panel of Four Influential Women in Business. These women who have demonstrated courage in order to be successful shared their knowledge on how they accomplished it. - April 18, 2012 - Visionary People

TargetGov Announces New Webinar Topic: Using Press Releases and Public Relations to Build Government Business

Low Cost and Highly Effective Tactic Added to 2012 National Webinar Series - April 18, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates

Award Winning CEO Launches Much Awaited Book on Today's Women in the Workplace in America

How to Succeed In a Testosterone World Without Losing Estrogen is an engaging title which holds a secret within to unlock true “equality” for women in America - loaded with facts, statistics and indispensable lessons for inclusion and equality in the workplace. - April 17, 2012 - Gallagher & Gallagher Worldwide, Inc.

Pittsburgh Designer Announces National Debut of "Knotty Girl" Wearable Art Hitting the Runway in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012

Pittsburgh Designer Announces National Debut of Knotty Girl Wearable Art Hitting the Runway in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012. Pittsburgh, PA Textile artist and designer, Becca Nation is pleased to announce the debut of her wearable art line of clothing, Knotty Girl, in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012. - April 15, 2012 - Knotty Girl

Pitusa Boho Chic Summer Collection Reaches Out by Slashing Shipping Costs

While bringing the Collection to Europe, Pitusa’s founder, Clara Lago said: “We are reaching out to boho chic fashionistas worldwide by slashing shipping costs and offering free shipping for orders of US$200 through our internet store.” The Summer Collection includes Long backless dress, Monroe, Polka dotted hot pants, Romper, Neon skirt, Inca kimono, Kaftan w/ bollitas and Inca bikini, among others. Meanwhile, the Inca Abaya and mini-skirt and the Peace Tank continue to be must-wears. - April 15, 2012 - Pitusa Fashion

Gloria Larkin to be Honored with 2012 Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Award

Award Honoring Minority and Women Entrepreneurs Given to Gloria Larkin - April 14, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates

Chip Engelmann Interview "How to Shift Your Limiting Thoughts in These Limiting Times" with Business Coach Donna L. Ward April 17, Register & Receive Gift + Recording

You can create steady consistent dreams of wealth with highly paid clients. And – You can do this in a down market. Have you been feeling like it's time to play a bigger game? You can create steady consistent dreams of wealth with highly paid clients. And– You can do this in a down market. It's time to play a bigger game. Learn how you can create your dreams. Chip Englemann, Practical Wizard Interview April 17 - register at http://coachingbusinessentrepreneur.com/learning-events-replays/ - April 14, 2012 - Coaching Business Entrepreneur

Enterprising Women Honors Edie Fraser with Legacy Award

Senior Consultant to Diversified Search Receives 2012 Honor - April 14, 2012 - Enterprising Women

Governor Beverly Perdue to Attend 20th Anniversary Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon

North Carolina Governor to Celebrate the Evolution of Professional Women at Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Event - April 11, 2012 - Chamber Communications Committee

Phila Adv. Agency Names Internet Marketing Div. Creative Producer

Melissa Ardis, Ardmore, Pa., has been named a Creative Producer with the Internet Marketing Division of American Advertising Services, one of the Philadelphia areas longest-established full-service advertising, and public relations companies. She joins the firm’s Internet Marketing... - April 09, 2012 - American News Services

Lisa Decker Selected as One of the First 52 Women Worldwide to be Featured in The Woman’s Advantage Weekly Wisdom Audio Series

Lisa Decker, CDFA, of Divorce Money Matters was selected as one of the first 52 women worldwide ever to be featured in The Woman’s Advantage Weekly Wisdom Audio Series. The new series provides inspiration and advice for women business owners from influential women leaders around the world. - April 09, 2012 - Divorce Money Matters

Becky's Blissful Bakery Joins the Wisconsinmade.com Online Gourmet Food Store

Becky's Blissful Bakery partners with Wisconsinmade.com to deliver creative caramel creations. - April 08, 2012 - Wisconsinmade.com

Innovation is More Than Brainstorming Stephen Shapiro, Best-Selling Author of Best Practices Are Stupid and Dr. Karen Keller, Influence Expert, Discuss Innovation

Innovation is more than creativity, brainstorming, or thinking outside-the-box. It is the essence for survival in the marketplace. Innovation requires adaptability, diversity and a competitive spirit, or in other words "finding a better box" according to Stephen Shapiro, author of the #1... - April 07, 2012 - Karen Keller International, Inc.

As Tornadoes Rip Through Texas, the Importance of Personal Document Organization Hits Home

With proper preparation you can leave your home immediately in case of a fire or natural disaster with everything needed to quickly rebuild your financial life. Susan Dench, author of The Lifeguard Personal Document Organization System, gives some pointers on personal document management. - April 06, 2012 - Susan Dench/Muddy Dog Media

Diana Garber of Intuitive Concepts Speaks at the Global Women’s Summits

Diana Garber, Feng Shui Master, speaker, and author, will be a guest speaker at the Global Women’s Summit in Columbus, Ohio on April 28, 2012. Her topic is "The Time for Women is Now" which will focus on women’s recent roles in history. - April 06, 2012 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.

The Women's Venture Fund Helps Women Entrepreneurs Thrive

Maria Otero, Founder and President of the Women's Venture Fund, testifies at the joint NYC Council Committee on Small Business Issues and the Committee on Women's Issues held last Friday, March 30, 2012 at City Hall. - April 04, 2012 - Women's Venture Fund

Highland Homes Continues to be an Industry Leader, Both Locally and Internationally

The International Builder's Show was held in Orlando, Florida, the week of Feb. 6 and one local builder proved they can make a difference at the International level as well as the local level. Highland Homes, based in Lakeland, Florida, was represented at the show by Kathie McDaniel, VP of Sales... - April 04, 2012 - Highland Homes

Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheons Celebrate 20-Year Milestone

Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Event Features Panel Discussion on the Evolution of Professional Women - April 04, 2012 - Chamber Communications Committee

Fuentek Receives Excellence Award from STC Carolinas for NASA Work

Local Tech Transfer Firm Recognized with Two Awards for Work with NASA’s Glenn Research Center and Dryden Flight Research Center. - April 04, 2012 - Fuentek, LLC

Renowned Seafood Eatery, Hot N Juicy Crawfish, Sets to Debut in Southern California

Following the roaring success of its restaurants in Las Vegas , Washington DC and Orlando, the founders of Hot N Juicy Crawfish are looking forward to their red carpet style grand opening of their fifth location in Fountain Valley, California at the address of 15972 Euclid Street at noon, on Friday, April 6th. - March 30, 2012 - Hot N Juicy Crawfish

GraphiColor Exhibits Receives WBENC Certification

GraphiColor Exhibits, a full-service trade show display design company, today announced that it has received the national certification from The Woman's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). The WBENC certification for women-owned business is the... - March 30, 2012 - GraphiColor Exhibits

Leading Women Picked to Present 21 Leaders Awards

Reporters, Soledad O’Brien and Stacey Tisdale and Activist and Playwright, Eve Ensler will act as the roving reporters handing out awards at the Women’s eNews 21 leaders for the 21st Century Gala, 2012 to be held on May 3. - March 30, 2012 - Women's eNews

EWN Spring Networking Event hosted by Pierce Ball Gallery

The Pierce Ball Gallery in Stamford, CT will be hosting the Spring 2012 Networking Event for Entrepreneurial Women's Network (EWN) on Wednesday, April 18, 5:30 – 7:30pm. EWN is focused on providing female entrepreneur with education, inspiration, networking and support opportunities through... - March 30, 2012 - Pierce Ball Gallery

WTS Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala to Feature Astronaut Story Musgrave

“A Night of New Horizons” will be the theme of WTS NC Triangle Chapter’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala held on April 25th, 2012 at the Cardinal Club in Raleigh, NC. The theme was inspired by featured speaker Astronaut Story Musgrave. Mr. Musgrave is an engaging modern-day renaissance man, and will share his remarkable story at the gala. In addition, the emcee will be WRAL reporter and anchor Renee Chou. WTS-NC Triangle Chapter's gala raises funds for college scholarships and outreach. - March 30, 2012 - WTS - NC Triangle Chapter

New Personal Trainer Certification Website Offers Ins and Outs of Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer

A new personal training certification website, http://personaltrainercertificate.com/, teaches people how to become a personal fitness trainer. The site offers information on becoming a certified, accredited personal trainer. - March 29, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Managing Partner of Career Partners International – Denver Honored with Nomination for Chamber’s Most Prestigious Award

Helen Oesterle Resnik is nominated for the ATHENA Award, the highest honor awarded by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. - March 29, 2012 - Career Partners International

The All-American Preschool Hit Monkey Monkey Music is Now Airing on the American Forces Network

Monkey Monkey Music now airing on over 100 PBS member stations is proudly airing on The American Forces Network. A seven year old child who stars in the videos has a father who, ironically, was on civil deployment in Iraq when the videos were made. The American Forces Network considers Monkey Monkey Music a key element in quality programming for young children. - March 28, 2012 - Monkey Monkey Music

Brandi Starr Winner for Entrepreneur of the Year, Marketing and Communications at the 2012 Stiletto Women in Business Awards

Stiletto Women Media named Brandi Starr, President and Marketing Maven of Cassius Blue Consulting as Entrepreneur of the Year, Marketing and Communications. With over 10 years marketing experience Brandi energizes small business owners who are in the first 0-5 years of their business to win more customers, grow sales and build reputation. - March 28, 2012 - Cassius Blue Consulting