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.
Tracy Browne, Angela Floyd Named Corporate Vice Presidents at Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed Tracy Browne as corporate vice president of sustainability and Angela Floyd as corporate vice president of business improvement. In her new role, Browne will leverage her past direction of the company's national sustainability task team to include the... - April 20, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Latest Stacey Dash Creative for Tiret Timepieces
Stacey Dash, the beautiful and talented model, actress, & designer is featured in the latest Tiret campaign for Second Chance Collection. - April 20, 2011 - Tiret New York
Launch of InsideOut Styles
New Chicago based designer, Shalini Sharma, launches her first collection of fine, 100% reversible, customized by color draped jersey dresses for women that want style with comfort and no fuss. www.insideoutstyles.com - April 18, 2011 - InsideOut
Rentable Me: Making Social Marketing Smooth Sailing for Companies
Rentable Me provides social marketing solutions to businesses of all sizes helping them interact with their consumers through the use of Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and giveaways. - April 17, 2011 - Rentable Me
Lisa Robb Becomes Founding Partner of Social Business Consulting Group (Sobizco)
Lisa Robb in Partnership with Seventeen Leading Social Media Consultants Created World’s Largest Social Media Consulting Firm. Experienced business leader and tech industry veteran, Lisa Robb (@lisarobb1), is now a founding partner of the newly created Social Business Consulting Group... - April 15, 2011 - Lisa Robb, MarketBlender
Attorney Dottie Burch Named to Executive Committee of NC Horse Council
Dorothy Burch, Attorney at Ragsdale Liggett in Raleigh was appointed to the North Carolina Horse Council Executive Committee - April 15, 2011 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Vaco Raleigh Technical Recruiter Named to Women in Technology International Board
Andrea Wun Appointed as Marketing Chair of Professional Organization - April 15, 2011 - VACO Raleigh
Autohaus Import Service Named "Diamond Sponsor" of Women Helping Women Business Expo 2011 in Raleigh
AutoHaus Import Service, one of a handful of female friendly auto repair and service shops in Raleigh, takes major sponsorship role in the Women’s Power Networking annual Women Helping Women Business Expo. The event is June 9th at the Cardinal Club. - April 14, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
Chaordix™ Announced as Worldblu Most Democratic Workplace 2011
Chaordix Selected as One of 52 Organizations to Win the Worldwide Award for Democracy in the Workplace - April 13, 2011 - Chaordix Inc.
Atwood Technology Selected to Pitch in the Dragons’ Den
Be it the dragons’ den or the shark tank, they are both scary places for an entrepreneur. Is a small town girl with a futuristic vision of semantic web ready for the challenge? - April 12, 2011 - Atwood Technology Inc.
Ashley Leonard Creative Takes a Unique Approach to Business Writing
Ashley Leonard Creative is launching, with the goal of providing businesses with exceptional writing services. - April 09, 2011 - Ashley Leonard Creative
Barbara Gibbs, Don Schwenneker of ABC11 Eyewitness News Take to the Floor for Dancing Like the Stars
Local Anchor and Meteorologist to Compete in Dance Competition for National Inclusion Project - April 09, 2011 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News
Bay Area Pros Founder and President Monica D. Hardwick to Join Talent Quest Florida as Judge
Founder and President of Bay Area Pros, Monica D. Hardwick, join a number of talented individuals for the annual Talent Quest Florida Competition. - April 08, 2011 - Bay Area Pros
HomeSource Supports Women in Leadership
HomeSource, Australia’s leading home assistance company will sponsor this year’s Australian Regional Women Leaders Convention to be held in Melbourne from April 7-8. Joint Managing Director of HomeSource, Pia Vogel said her support for the Convention was a natural fit. - April 08, 2011 - HomeSource Ltd
Vincent Roa Accepted at George Washington University's Internationally Acclaimed ACTiVATE program
Program Empowers Mid-Career Women to Launch Technology-Based Companies. - April 08, 2011 - Vincent Roa Group LLC
Rethinking Women and Leadership - Adelphi COACH Event Provided Knowledge and Inspiration for Up-and-Coming Women Professionals
Adelphi's Office of Alumni Relations presented a panel discussion on March 23, entitled Women COACHing Women, which discussed how to be an effective woman professional and leader, as well as how to overcome obstacles to achieving this goal. - April 07, 2011 - Adelphi University
Style & Mindset’s Accessory Exchange Benefits Women and Children in Need
Women's Center of Wake County to benefit from fashion accessory exchange hosted by Style & Mindset at Southern Women’s Show Friday, April 8. Women are invited to exchange and donate their gently used fashion accessories for “new to them” items at the show’s opening event at the Fashion & Entertainment Stage. - April 07, 2011 - Style & Mindset
AmeriStar Tax Centers Attracts IRS Enrolled Agent to Tax Resolution Team
AmeriStar Tax Centers team of Certified Public Accountants, Enrolled Agents and tax professionals specialize in representing individuals with tax problems before the IRS. - April 02, 2011 - AmeriStar Tax Centers
Conde Nast Traveler Names BeautifulPlaces Liza Graves Top California Wine Country Villa Vacation Expert for Five Year in a Row
Conde Nast Traveler named BeautifulPlaces Liza Graves to their annual list of the world's top villa vacation experts for her expertise in the California wine regions of Napa and Sonoma. BeautifulPlaces has exceptional villas and personal concierge services in the top international wine and resort destinations. - April 01, 2011 - BeautifulPlaces Inc.
Caregiverlist Shares Free Tools for Evaluating Quality Senior Home Care
Understanding the Different Paths Available for Quality Care Eases the Care Planning Process for Both Seniors with Money and Without Money. - April 01, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
April Fool’s Day Becomes the Wedding Day of Choice
April Fool’s Day traditionally is a day of pranks, out of the ordinary happenings and a day you would never dream to have your wedding day, until now. It will be the first time in almost a decade that April Fools falls on a Friday, the new day for many couples to exchange their nuptials. Pecka Products, Australia’s leading online store dedicated to Hens Party Products has seen a 30% increase in sales over the last fortnight. - March 31, 2011 - Pecka Products Pty Ltd
Billions of Dollars Set Aside for Women Owned Businesses
Thanks to the U.S. Small Business Administration, women business owners have a lot of opportunities to contract with the government starting in 2011. “There are potentially billions of dollars waiting for women in the federal government,” said Ana Harvey, the assistant administrator for... - March 31, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
2011 Iowa Women's Leadership Conference Update
Maya Angelou Live Video Feed and Pre-Conference Workshop Sessions still available - March 30, 2011 - 2011 Iowa Women’s Leadership Conference
Grand Opening/Open House for The Ark Animal Hospital
The Ark Animal Hospital is very excited about being a part of such a fabulous community. The hospital is conveniently located in Midtown on 14th Street near Atlantic Station. The Ark Animal Hospital currently offer a full line of daytime services such as vaccines, surgeries, and... - March 29, 2011 - Ark Animal Hospital
The Nc Center for Women in Public Service Releases Podcast on Women in Office Institute
Cecily Timmons Discusses Leadership Program, Calls for Applications by April 1 Deadline. - March 25, 2011 - NCCWPS
MBEConnect Profiles Magazine Releases Inaugural Issue
MBEConnect releases the first issue of a digital magazine highlighting the best and brightest women- and minority-owned businesses in conjunction with WBENC Summit & Salute. - March 23, 2011 - MBEConnect
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Unveils 2011 Board of Directors
Board Guides Nonprofit Organization to Prepare Women for Elected and Appointed Offices Statewide - March 18, 2011 - NCCWPS
Jazz In Your Neighborhood Presents: 7 Singers and One Bass 3rd Concert of Jazz I.N. Series
"7 Singers and One Bass" IntimateLlocal Jazz Concert Benefit in Support of The First Friday Club. www.firstfridaymusicclub.com. - March 16, 2011 - Jazz I.N.
Lauren at Restored 316 Designs Launches a Wallpaper Application for the Mac Desktop in the New Mac App Store
Lauren at Restored 316 Designs today announced the launch of a brand new Mac App Store application, on top of the already popular iPhone and iPad app, that offers a new wallpaper genre choice just for girly girls. Users will enjoy a selection of exclusive wallpapers coined, "Cuptakes," that offers custom designs that are just for the female crowd in the new Mac App Store, and bring the Cuptakes family of wallpapers all together for the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and now, the Mac Desktop Display. - March 16, 2011 - Finely InTouch
Talent Explosion Open Mic Artist Showcase Sponsored by U ENT and VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC
VIRTUAL CITY RADIO, INC Mixtape April 2011 recording date is April 15, 2011 at Smash Studios - March 15, 2011 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Moms in Business Unite Goes Live on MomTV.com/Monthly Broadcasts Feature Educational Topics for Entrepreneurs
Moms in Business Unite has joined the broadcast lineup at MomTV.com and will be airing an hour-long show geared to entrepreneurs at 10 a.m. Pacific time on the third Thursday of the month. The first show, on March 17, will focus on social media. - March 15, 2011 - Moms in Business Unite
Judgment Recovery Institute Celebrates Second Anniversary – Launching New Finance Option for New Students
Institute Teaches Students How to Create a New Business Enforcing Judicial Judgments - March 13, 2011 - Judgment Recovery Institute
Setting, Managing & Exceeding Client Expectations... Every Time
Why do some businesses flourish in difficult economic times, while others struggle? In two words "client focus" - one that is focused on delivering products and services in a way that not only meets, but also exceeds client expectations every time. Entrepreneurial Woman’s Network... - March 12, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Epitome Global Services Names Kim Wales as New CEO
Epitome Global Services, a leading global administrator for the hedge fund and alternative asset management industry, today announced that effective immediately, Kim Wales, has been named Chief Executive Officer to lead Epitome into the next growth phase. Wales succeeds Raju Panjwani,... - March 12, 2011 - Epitome Global Services
Women and Business: Influence Expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D, Advises How to "Seal The Deal" Using 5 Top Business Negotiation Strategies
What separates the "made" deals from the "broken" deals? Following some simple, yet often forgotten rules. Influence expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D, explains what anyone can do to help master the boardroom for ultimate business success. According to Keller, “Every day leaders... - March 12, 2011 - Karen Keller International, Inc.
Beauty and The Beat Volume 2 "Heroines for Haiti" Haitian Relief Event to be Held on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at Cielo in NYC from 6pm-10pm
Celebrity DJ Jon Quick and his celebrity friends will host “Beauty and the Beat Vol. 2 – Heroines for Haiti” on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Cielo. Proceeds to benefit Hip Hop Loves Foundation. Hosted by actress Bobbi Baker-James aka "Kiki" from TNT's "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." - March 09, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
March Women’s Power Networking Events for Triangle Area Businesses
The public is invited to the WPN networking events: the Power Lunch on 2nd Fridays, Women Executives Round Table on 3rd Fridays and the after hours get-together Cocktails and Contacts. - March 09, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
"Life Lines" an Exhibition of Photography and Drawing from Nature at Rockwell Art Gallery in New Canaan
Rockwell Art Gallery in New Canaan anticipates the onset of spring with a celebration of life. The exhibition features the finely detailed wildlife pencil illustrations of Patty Storms and the vivid narrative photography of Michael Pressman. The two artists are paired for the first time with their... - March 08, 2011 - Patty Storms Art
Dr. Teresa Erb Joins Reproductive Health Specialists: Dr. Erb and New Penn Hills Facility Offer More Resources for Personalized Fertility Treatment
Reproductive Health Specialists (RHS), the region’s only independent, women-owned and operated reproductive endocrinology and fertility center located in Western Pennsylvania, announced expansion of its staff by welcoming Teresa M. Erb, M.D. as its third board certified physician, joining RHS... - March 04, 2011 - Reproductive Health Specialists
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is Looking for Local Artists in the Sarasota, Florida Area
Artists Will Have the Opportunity to Showcase Their Talents and Gain Exposure - March 04, 2011 - American Business Women’s Association
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Searching for Sarasota’s Social Butterflies
15 Women to be Chosen for Sunrise Chapter's 17th Annual Runway Party Event - March 04, 2011 - American Business Women’s Association
AnswerFirst Answering Service Welcomes New Business Development Director
AnswerFirst Communications announces the acquisition of a new Business Development Director. - March 04, 2011 - AnswerFirst
Secrets of Wealthy Women: Influence Specialist, Karen Keller, Ph.D., Reveals 3 Barriers to Creating Financial Freedom
Influence expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D., reveals the barriers women experience stopping them from achieving financial freedom and security. Dr. Keller tells women what they can do to address these barriers to their long-term financial security. - March 03, 2011 - Karen Keller International, Inc.
Simplify Your Life: Influence Expert, Karen Keller, Ph.D, Explains How Women in Business Can Streamline Their Professional World for Powerful Results
Every woman wants to simplify her business or work life. Make things easier or smoother. Influence and persuasion expert, Dr. Karen Keller, explains how women in business and female entrepreneurs can streamline their professional world for powerful results. - March 02, 2011 - Karen Keller International, Inc.
Secrets to Female Leadership: Top 3 Tips How Not to Stand Out in a Crowd
Influence Expert, Dr. Karen Keller, addresses concerns for women who want to excel in social or professional situations. - March 02, 2011 - Karen Keller International, Inc.
Female Leadership 2011: Ideas for the Successful Business Woman, Professional, or Female Entrepreneur
Influence expert, Dr. Karen Keller, tackles 2011 head on with the 5 critical things every business women, professional, and entrepreneur needs to know for ultimate success and life balance. - March 02, 2011 - Karen Keller International, Inc.
Romance Home Party Company Brown Bag Party Releases Instinctively Yours Pheromone Attractant
Brown Bag Party today released their custom blended pheromone attractant Domestic Diva’s Instinctively Yours. "The best thing about Domestic Diva’s Instinctively Yours is that it becomes You when you wear it so it's different for everyone. Try it and you'll find out!" - February 27, 2011 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Feather Extensions - Fashion Forward Hair Stylist Amy Appleton, of Salon Kismet, Introduces a Bold New Style and Flair to Phoenix, Arizona
Amy Appleton brought you Bling Strings, and now she offers her clientele the latest hair accessory sweeping across the country, feather extensions, adding flair that only nature could design. - February 27, 2011 - Amy Appleton Hair Design
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Roundtable to Encourage Women to Serve the Public
March 5 Roundtable in Rocky Mount to Explore Status of Women in Public Office - February 27, 2011 - NCCWPS
Indianapolis Attorney Joan Champagne Featured in New Book
Indianapolis attorney, Joan E. Champagne, of White and Champagne law firm, featured in new book entitled Single.Women.Entrepreneurs. - February 25, 2011 - White and Champagne