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.
TFI Envision, Inc. Selected to Rename/Rebrand St. Luke's LifeWorks
TFI Envision, Inc. was selected by St. Luke’s LifeWorks to rename and rebrand this non-profit organization that has been providing shelter and hope to individuals and families struggling with homelessness, for over 100 years. “Changing the name of this well respected organization was... - March 27, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
New Life Coaching Certification Website Helps More People Attain Certified Life Coach Dreams
A brand-new website at http://lifecoachingcertificate.com/ offers details on becoming a certified life coach. The Spencer Institute for Life Coaching offers a wide range of coaching courses. - March 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Medhira Enterprises Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary; Launches Customer Appreciation Offerings, Social Events, and Products to Aid Professionals and Organizations
Medhira Enterprises, a management training and consulting firm specializing in project management and operational best practices, announced its 10th business anniversary this week. As part of a year-long celebration, Medhira Enterprises will be introducing new customer appreciation offerings,... - March 26, 2012 - Medhira Enterprises
Raleigh Business Alliance Rally Accepting Applications for Exhibitors and Spotlight Speakers
Women’s Power Networking invites Triangle area businesses to exhibit and be breakout session speakers at their annual business expo. The day long Business Alliance Rally will be held at the McKimmon Center Saturday, May 19, 2012. - March 26, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
FCX-DNA – New DNA Specific Cosmetic Line Targets the Unique 1% of DNA. FCX-DNA to Announce the Forthcoming Diet Products. Your Skin Your Body Your Genes
FCX-DNA anti aging Cosmetics and Diet Products target that 1% uniqueness of the Human DNA. Your Skin Your Body Your Genes. - March 22, 2012 - Full Circle Rewards Inc.
WDM Adds Public Relations Manager, Rhonda Marable to the Team – the Future is Bright
From small town to big opportunities at WDM Group - March 21, 2012 - WDM Group
Chaordix® Crowdsourcing Part of Global Humanitarian Effort to Save Lives of Millions of Mothers and Newborns
Chaordix® providing expertise and technology platform for second phase of USAID’s public engagement initiative: Saving Lives at Birth Chaordix®, the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, today announced their participation in an innovative crowdsourced international... - March 20, 2012 - Chaordix Inc.
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Announces 2012 Women in Office Institute
Institute Prepares Women to Seek and Serve in Public Office - March 18, 2012 - NCCWPS
Ventureneer Webinar Shows How Feminine Strengths Lead to Entrepreneurial Success
Characteristics of successful female entrepreneurs and their economic impact are explored in Ventureneer webinar. - March 17, 2012 - Ventureneer
Summit and Speaker Series Woman of Action: Key to Equity, Justice and Peace
A Celebration of Women TM Foundation Inc. holds a summit of Women of Action with a speaker series on the subject of global unity, empowerment of women and humanity, public service and positive personal transformation. - March 17, 2012 - A Celebration of Women
Elaine Buxton Featured in 2012 Woman’s Advantage Calendar
Confero, Inc. President and CEO Selected for Shared Wisdom Calendar for Fifth Consecutive Year - March 17, 2012 - Confero, Inc.
ChildCareInfo.com is Calling All Trainers of Child Care Professionals
ChildCareInfo.com is creating a comprehensive Learning Center for all child care professionals. - March 15, 2012 - Minute Menu Systems, LLC
AstraQom's Immersion in Promoting Industry Peers Wins Kamailio 2011 Award
Astraqom announced today that Kamailio (OpenSER), one of the globe's most popular open source rich communications network and platform has named its VP of marketing and business development Suzanne Bowen as a recipient of its 2011 Awards. She is the co-founder of Super Technologies, Inc. and a popular blogger and podcaster on TMCNET, Broadband Nation, and Techistan. - March 15, 2012 - AstraQom
Working Women of Tampa Bay and Tampa’s Intelligent Office Partner to Present “Intelligent Training” Series
Local women’s networking organization enhances its member services with new workshops focused on female work-life balance. - March 15, 2012 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
Jon Quick Select Presents "Beauty and the Beat Vol 3: Heroines of Excellence Awards"
NYC legendary Club DJ Jon Quick presents his 3rd annual National Women's month fundraising event, "Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" at Embassy NYC, taking place on Friday March 30th at 6pm. Tickets on sale now at www.beautyandthebeat2012.com. All proceeds going to The Hip Hop Loves Foundation. - March 14, 2012 - Jon Quick Select
Business Economist and Business Strategist from Visionary People Joined Forces to Empower Women Internationally
On March 8th 2012 two women joined forces to create an empowering circle for Elite Women to network, collaborate and impact nations. Commemorating International Women’s Day with a luncheon, was set to celebrate with 25 women, to the founders' surprise it attracted over 38 women. - March 14, 2012 - Visionary People
Caregiving Club CEO, Sherri Snelling, Puts the Spotlight on Caregivers via National Conference Speeches and Celebrity Interviews
Sherri Snelling, CEO of Caregiving Club, puts the spotlight on caregivers in March through national conference speaking roles and interviews with celebrities on the red carpet of the Alzheimer's fundraising gala in Beverly Hills. - March 14, 2012 - Caregiving Club, Inc.
Wilmington Area Cross Country Team Wins Second Place in Running Funky Video Contest
Wilmington Area High School’s Cross Country team entered a video contest sponsored by Running Funky. - March 13, 2012 - Running Funky
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
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
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
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