Women in Business News
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Professional Associations Super Strengthens Female Leadership
Professional Associations Super members have recently elected Katherine Kasper as a Member Representative Director. Katherine replaces Marian Bolton, who has been a director on the board for 17 years. Ms Kasper has more than 10 years industry experience as a trust lawyer in the commercial sector,... - June 15, 2011 - Kinetic Superannuation Ltd
Buttons Inspire Jewelry Designer’s Signature Line
Although she was a successful jewelry designer, it took Stephanie White decades to step into her power as a confident, independent woman. Among one of the most important lessons she learned along the way is: No one can push your “buttons” if you don’t let them. As a result... - June 15, 2011 - SWCreations Beaded Jewelry Designs
From The World is Our Oyster Publishing: Author Valerie Biamonte Releases Latest Novel Titled Silent Russian
Valerie Biamonte Releases New Novel: Silent Russian Though a fictional story, see a side of the 1968 Democratic National Convention riots never told before... through the eyes of a patrolman, defending his city. - June 12, 2011 - The World is Our Oyster Publishing and Screenwriting, Inc.
Gloria Charlier, Aromatherapist and GloriaCharlier.com Are Referenced in New Book “Creating the Peaceable Classroom, A 21st Century Wellness Guide” by Sandy Bothmer
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions, a Cincinnati, Ohio based company recently announced that its President, Gloria Charlier and website GloriaCharlier.com are referenced in a new book, “Creating the Peaceable Classroom, A 21st Century Wellness Guide for Teachers, Students and Parents” by Sandy Bothmer. - June 12, 2011 - Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions
Turn Your Passion of Chocolate Into a Profitable Business
Those who love chocolate and desire their own business should take note. - June 11, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Top 5 Female Business Leaders, Property: Lease or Buy and Mac VS PC in the June Issue of Business Review Canada
The latest issue of Business Review Canada is free online for Canadian business Executives - June 10, 2011 - WDM Group
Sally White & Associates Names Patti Gallo-Stenman Business Development Manager
Patti Gallo-Stenman has joined Sally White & Associates as its new Business Development Manager. Gallo-Stenman brings years of experience in corporate relocation with her to her new position. - June 10, 2011 - Sally White & Associates, Inc.
Designing Art-Bead Jewelry Heals, Inspires and Financially Supports Abused Wife and Mother
Ten years ago, not long after her daughter was born, Stephanie launched her business on the internet and SWCreations.net was born. What began as an outlet for a difficult marriage soon became the financial support she needed to purchase her own home and raise her child. - June 09, 2011 - SWCreations Beaded Jewelry Designs
Head Lice Happens and Now There is an App for That
Lice Removal Service, Hair Whisperers, Launches the Is It Lice Mobile App for iPhone / iPod Touch with their marketing team at Kazu Agency. Parents and school nurses can now learn how to detect head lice and find lice removal services in their area. - June 07, 2011 - Hair Whisperers
Annual Women Helping Women Business Expo Announces June 9th Silent Auction and Networking Event
The Triangle community supports Women’s Power Networking June 9th Women Helping Women Expo with sponsorships, two grand prizes and 50+ silent auction items. Over 100 businesses and charities are featured at the Cardinal Club in downtown Raleigh. - June 07, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
A New Novel by Author Tammy Gagnon, No Longer Silent - A True Story in Which Against All Odds Tammy Overcomes Many Traumatic Challenges
No Longer Silent is about the perversity of human will, when life has gone awry. It speaks of the trauma of violence and of despair. But it also speaks of hope, which can light up the darkest of times. - June 06, 2011 - No Longer Silent
TFI Envision, Inc. Receives 16 Awards from the American Graphic Design & Advertising Awards 27 for 2011
American Graphic Design & Advertising, has made their final selections for the 2011 AGDA Awards 27. Included among the select few winners for Design Excellence are 16 design pieces in 6 categories by TFI Envision, Inc. In the Packaging category, they received 7 awards: • Amco... - June 06, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Intuitive Concepts Featured in The Women’s Book Collective - Reinvention Issue
The Women’s Book Reinvention Issue Featured a Story on Diana Garber’s career. - June 05, 2011 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
The Women Negotiation Institute Presents: Negotiating in a Man’s World Without Compromising Your Values; a 3-Day Negotiation Training for Women
The 3-Day Women Negotiation Skills Training is destined to become an effective tool that women can use in all of their future negotiations. To register go to www.womennegotiationinstitute.com. Following is the schedule for the trainings: USC July 22, 23, 24 UCLA August 19, 20, 21 UC Irvine September 23, 24, 25 - June 01, 2011 - Women's Institute of Negotiation
Terri Levine Makes the Top 10 List in the World’s Top 30 Coaching "Gurus"
Leadership Gurus.net has announced the top 30 coaching "gurus" in the world based on survey results and public opinion poll. - May 28, 2011 - Terri Levine
Piyolet, LLC Presents Prenatal Piyolet: A Commitment to Fit and Healthy Pregnancies Low-Impact Fitness Workshop for Expectant Moms
Is it safe to work out while pregnant? Piyolet, LLC will be inclined to tell you, yes it’s safe. On June 4th and July 16th creator Roslyn Bazzelle will lead a Prenatal Piyolet workshop at The Motherhood Center (3701 W. Alabama, Suite 230, Houston, TX). Piyolet is a fusion of Pilates (PI),... - May 27, 2011 - Piyolet, LLC
Changing Your Hairstyle Can Benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Jazzy Girls Beauty Boutique launches iRock My Pink, an educational campaign and national tour to support their newly formed partnership with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. - May 27, 2011 - Jazzy Girls Beauty Boutique
Attorney Melissa Brumback Elected President of the Board of Universal Design Institute
Melissa Brumback, partner at the law firm of Ragsdale Liggett has been elected president to the Board of Directors for the Ronald L. Mace Universal Design Institute in Chapel Hill, NC. The non-profit organization promotes the concept and practice of accessible and universal design for the housing and community industries. - May 27, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
All Clear Translations Organizes Session on ‘Transform Your Business: Leverage the Power of Mobile Technology’
Linda Richardson from All Clear Translations organized a business event for the Executive Women’s Council (EWC) and TechPOWR in Pittsburgh on February 17, 2011. Being the co-founder of TechPOWR, she effectively arranged the session on the topic – ‘Transform Your Business: Leverage... - May 27, 2011 - All Clear Translations
President and CEO of Softtek Inducted Into Outsourcing Hall of Fame
Leader in IT Services Honored by Industry at Outsourcing Summit in Cartagena - May 27, 2011 - IAOP
South Bay Women's Network Gets Focused on Emergency Preparedness
The South Bay Women's Network will be presenting an emergency preparedness overview at the SBWN June Meeting & Luncheon, in Morro Bay, CA, on Tuesday, June 7 at 12 p.m. - May 26, 2011 - South Bay Women's Network
Women and the Corporate Ladder: Influence Expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D, Advises How Women Leaders Can Arrive in the Corner Office
Influence expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D, advises five important tips for climbing the corporate leadership ladder. Women who practice these five traits typically arrive in the corner office. Being assertive and knowing what you need to do, not ‘hoping for,’ will make the difference between a view of Park Avenue and the back alley. - May 21, 2011 - Karen Keller International, Inc.
Bellevue, Washington's SeniorResourceCentral.com Wins Top Honors in StartupNation.com’s "Leading Moms in Business" Competition
SeniorResourceCentral.com has been named a winner of StartupNation.com’s 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition - May 19, 2011 - Senior Resource Central
Total Mortgage Services Names Victoria Bextel to Lead National Operations
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today the hiring of Victoria Bextel as the Company’s head of national operations for both its retail and wholesale channels. Ms. Bextel brings to this newly-created senior management position over 22 years of operations,... - May 17, 2011 - Total Mortgage
Moms in Business Unite Opens More Space at Atlanta Conference/Inventor Showcase Participants Announced
Women in the greater Atlanta area can still register to attend the May 19 Moms in Business Unite conference. Online registration will be available through May 18 and walk-ins will be welcome on the day of the event. Additionally, the Atlanta Inventor Showcase participants have been announced. - May 16, 2011 - Moms in Business Unite
Powerful Women: Influence Expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D., Specifies Three Ways Women Can Use Language to Increase Their Power
The language a woman uses determines the respect, credibility, and power she commands. And this power is what leads to her ability to influence and persuade others. Influence expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D., shares three ways women unknowingly use language that undermines their power and how they can change it. - May 13, 2011 - Karen Keller International, Inc.
FranNet to Present Bay Area “Meet the Franchisors Workshop” Events
Company presents rare opportunity to meet with executives from top franchise organizations. - May 12, 2011 - FranNet of the Bay Area
Charlie Bravo Aviation to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of DMG Productions' Business Update TV Series
Profitability, Productivity, and Building a Better Business Presence: Private Aviation. - May 12, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Moms in Business Unite's May MomTV.com Episode Focuses on Achieving Success
The May 19 episode of Moms in Business Unite's MomTV.com show will feature three successful mompreneurs being interviewed by MIBU's own Liz Dang. - May 12, 2011 - Moms in Business Unite
NKA Launches Global Advertising eCampaign
NKA Marketing and Advertising Agency Sydney have launched a a Global online marketing campaign for LMS Online Courseware group EnglishWriting.Biz attracting training & development specialists of corporations from around the globe. - May 11, 2011 - NKA Ad Agency Sydney
Direct Currency Markets Announces the Launch of Global Online Trading Services
Direct Currency Markets is an Australian registered and regulated brokerage firm, offering advanced Direct Market Access dealing services to retail currency traders and institutional clients globally. Offering margin trading on 33 currency pairs, gold and silver, the Company provides the best trade execution tools, resources and trading technologies, supported by world class client services available 24 hours a day during market times. - May 10, 2011 - Direct Currency Markets Limited
"How to Survive Grief" Free Audio - Coffee and Chocolate Store Owner, Adds to Her Menu: Teaching People "How to Survive Grief"
Chocolate makes almost everyone feel good. However, in May 2010 when her father died, Kent Coffee and Chocolate Company's owner, Sandra Champlain realized more than chocolate was needed. After the unexpected breakup with her previously-close siblings and the horrendous pain she experienced during grieving, Sandra knew there must be a reason for grief. She found some surprising information on why we grieve, why families come apart and what a person can do to move through grief faster. - May 08, 2011 - Sandra Champlain
GWBC and Newell Rubbermaid Team Up with United Way for 2011 Shoebox Project
Women Business Enterprises joined forces with United Way at the Greater Women’s Business Council Tables of 8-Greater Giving held at Newell Rubbermaid’s global headquarters on April 27. The networking event allowed WBEs to share experiences, best practices and business skills to help... - May 08, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Katherine Lee Joins the Board of User Experience Consultancy System Concepts
Katherine Lee has been promoted to Director of user experience consultancy, System Concepts. - May 08, 2011 - System Concepts Ltd
Tamika Stewart Joins the Growing Team at Junction Creative Solutions
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based strategy firm, adds Tamika Stewart as Project Manager to its growing team. Tamika brings more than 5 years of experience in account management and the interactive advertising industry with demonstrable achievements throughout the course of... - May 06, 2011 - Junction Creative Solutions
MyLLC.com Joins Forces with Startup America Partnership to Assist, Educate and Protect Emerging Entrepreneurs and Businesses Nationwide
Nation’s leading document filing and business entity formation company specializing in LLC and Corporation formations joins Fortune 500 Companies, National Non-Profits in supporting President Obama’s Startup America Partnership vision. - May 04, 2011 - MyLLC.com
Moms in Business Unite Extends San Diego Conference Early Bird Rate; Save Big by Registering Before May 15
Moms in Business Unite has extended the early bird rate for its August 3 San Diego conference until May 15. - May 04, 2011 - Moms in Business Unite
Miramichi-Based Atwood Technology Expands, Doubling Staff Over Last Year
Operational expansion and opportunities abound, this start-up is gaining traction. - May 03, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Karen Fagan International Launches Bold, Brilliant & Rich Live Online Summit to Expose the Biggest Lie in the Entrepreneurial World
Women of all ages and from all walks of life are invited to join well known, successful, women entrepreneurs in a five-week, online summit, as they share hard-learned lessons and personal success stories, as well as strategies and techniques for business success. - May 02, 2011 - Karen Fagan
Tennessee Stakeholders Tackle Offshoring of STEM Workforce: White House Meets Tennessee’s Industry & Education Leaders
Science and technology is at core of national security and economic vitality. The White House called for an all-hands-on-deck approach by creative public-private partnerships - such as the local initiative started in Tennessee. The representative for major U.S. corporations' CEOs cited a “misalignment” between the knowledge and skills required for workforce demands, while local business leaders cited STEM as a shared community value needed to spur the economy by developing local STEM talent. - April 30, 2011 - STEMdiversity, LLC
Moms in Business Unite Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition
Moms in Business Unite has been ranked #79 in StartupNation's 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition. - April 30, 2011 - Moms in Business Unite
IvyExec.com Achieves Milestone, Surpasses 200K Unique Visitors
Ivy Exec reports that web traffic to its website IvyExec.com, exceeded 200,000 unique visitors for the month of March. This milestone caps 48 months of continuous growth for the 4-year-old internet company. Additionally, Ivy Exec noted that its membership of global leaders in finance, marketing,... - April 29, 2011 - Ivy Exec
Roberts Training Offers Free Microsoft Excel Training
Roberts Training Offers Free Microsoft Excel Training on May 11, 2011 at Staybridge Suites, 260 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM - April 28, 2011 - Roberts Training
Nicolette, Owner of "Abundant Life Art," Creative and Determined Selling Art Between Escrows is Having Unique Art Party at Popular Giuseppe's Restaurant in Pismo Beach
You Are Invited to a New Art Reveal Party, May 11th 5-8PM 2011 at Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana / The Garden Room, 891 Price Street Pismo Beach, California. Nicolette will be showing her New Originals, Brand New Giclee's on canvas, Limited Edition Prints, Notecards, Art Tees, Handmade Pottery and Turquoise Jewelry. -Complimentary Appetizers- Join in the fun. Bring a friend. All are welcome. - April 26, 2011 - Abundant Life Art
CARE Awards to Honor Child Star Erin Murphy
Audiences remember her as the adorable daughter and nose-twitching witch, Tabitha Stevens, from the 1970s television series Bewitched. This month Erin Murphy will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. The event will be held on April 30th at Universal Studios Hollywood. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
Rapport International, LLC Awarded Spot on State of Massachusetts Preferred Vendor List
Rapport International, LLC has won a Massachusetts State Contract and is listed on the preferred vendor list. - April 25, 2011 - Rapport International LLC
Haag-Streit UK Appoints New Marketing Manager to Strengthen Marketing Strategy
Haag-Streit UK, the leading manufacturer and distributor or gold-standard optometry and ophthalmic equipment, announce the appointment of Sharon Mills as their new Marketing Manager to join their 44-strong team, based out of their Harlow headquarters. - April 25, 2011 - Haag-Streit UK
Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge Shows Commitment to the Great Lakes Bay Region by Adding Partners from Bay City and Saginaw to Handle New Growth
Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge believes in the Great Lakes Bay Region's talent. To handle the new growth with menu items, bistro beverages and liquor, a need for adding owner/operators was a must. With much consideration and thought Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge is proud to announce the addition of Stephanie Zeilinger and Eugene Seals Jr as partner/operators and Steven Magstadt as the culinary artist. - April 24, 2011 - Magic Bean Cafe & Lounge
Enterprising Women Welcomes Two New Members to Advisory Board
Caren Schweitzer and Jennifer Scully Added as Board Members - April 23, 2011 - Enterprising Women
Register Before April 30 to Get Moms in Business Unite Conference Early Bird Price
Early bird registration for the Moms in Business Unite Conference in San Diego will end on April 30. Women who register for the August 3 event before that date will get the lowest conference rate. - April 22, 2011 - Moms in Business Unite