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.
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
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
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
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
White Digital Media Announces Noushin Nourizadeh as New Lead Designer in the U.S. Office
Nourizadeth mans the helm in White Digital Media’s design department as Lead Designer in the U.S. - November 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Valore Group - Launches It's First Annual Team Building Event - Chesterfield Palm Beach
Over the years we have found that building a comfortable and exciting team environment is key to success. Kevin M. Leonard Founder of Valore Group had the vision to create an Advisory Board which consists of key associates at the firm. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to create a bottoms up... - November 15, 2011 - Valore Group | Palm Beach Real Estate
Single. Women. Entrepreneurs: Second Digital-Only Edition with Bonus Materials Now Released
The second and updated edition of the book, Single. Women. Entrepreneurs. exploring over thirty single women entrepreneurs’ lives, is now available by author Erin Albert and Yuspie, LLC as a digital-only edition with bonus materials. - November 15, 2011 - Yuspie, LLC
The Women's Institute of Negotiation - the National Latina Business Women Association (L.A. Chapter) Present a One-Day Intensive Latina Negotiation Seminar
The Women's Institute of Negotiation and The National Latina Business Women Association, Los Angeles Chapter (NLBWA-LA) have joined forces with Bank of the West in a strategic partnership to help promote and develop Latinas in the skills and strategies of effective negotiating. “Having... - November 13, 2011 - Women's Institute of Negotiation
16 Savvy, Successful Business Mavens Teach Other Ambitious Women at Marketing Secrets of the Rich + Famous Summit, November 14 - 18, 2011
Marketing Mavens Who Have Created Profitable 6 and Multi-6 Figure Businesses Gather for 5 Days to Teach and Train Other Women What Works to Increase Your Fame, Wealth, and Visibility - November 12, 2011 - Stella Orange
TradeShow Teacher Does Whirlwind Trade Show Tour - Nine Shows, Six Cities in Five Months
They say “Go Big or Go Home,” well Linda Musgrove, the TradeShow Teacher and founder of the firm of the same name, hasn’t been home in a quite a while. - November 11, 2011 - TradeShow Teacher
IvyExec.com Approves Its 100,000th Member
Being named “the fastest growing online network for high achieving professionals” by Inc. Magazine set the bar high for IvyExec.com’s future expansion, but then again, this is an online recruitment company built around the idea of setting the bar high. - November 10, 2011 - Ivy Exec
Maureen J. Zuerner Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Maureen J. Zuerner of El Cerrito, California has recently been included in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of greeting card and gift services. About Maureen J. Zuerner Ms. Zuerner was born in San Francisco,... - November 10, 2011 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Connected Women of NC Announce Katty Kay as Speaker for 4th Annual Event
Lead Anchor of BBC World News America Will Share Secrets to Successful Networking and Professional Development with Event Attendees - November 10, 2011 - Connected Women of North Carolina
The Daily Muse Online Magazine Announces Addition of Six New Columnists
Six new columnists join The Daily Muse today with inaugural columns, publishing career and lifestyle advice for professional young women. The new columnists focus on travel tips, insight for women in traditionally male professions, holistic health, and general life advice. - November 10, 2011 - The Daily Muse
CA-Based One Who Writes Has Joined with Kiva in Their Fight to Alleviate Poverty Through Entrepreneurship
Efforts help empower women throughout the world to start businesses. - November 09, 2011 - One Who Writes
LPGA Golfer Irene Cho Unites with Golf Belles Company
Golf Belles welcome Southern Californian, three time All American, LPGA professional golfer Irene Cho to their company’s team. - November 07, 2011 - Golf Belles
Northern Virginia Women’s Business Conference Adds Additional Speakers
Conference Brings Regional Women Business Leaders Together on November 18 - November 05, 2011 - National Conference Center
Bloggers Lane and Little Launch New Informational Website for Moms
Mommy Bloggers Lexie Lane and Ro Little have recently teamed up to develop a new resource website targeted specifically towards moms, WikiMommy.com. - November 04, 2011 - RoLex Mama Network
Head Exposed Offers Special Report for Women and Minorities on Business Startup
Head Exposed, leading procurement portal, offers a free special e-book on business startup for women and minorities. - November 03, 2011 - Head Exposed
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Partners with Toys for Tots to Give to Children in Their Communities
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers joins forces with Toys for Tots to reach out to greater Houston communities asking residents to help enrich the lives of local children during this holiday season. - November 01, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
90 Day Program by Mom Entrepreneur Donna Marie Johnson Helps Mompreneurs Discover Their Social Media Marketing Sweet Spot and Expand Their Businesses/Ministries Online
Donna Marie Johnson is an experienced Social Marketing Strategist whose goal is to continue using her 15 years of marketing, technical, business writing and other business skills to support creative, wealth-minded, empowered mom entrepreneurs, so that they can continue blessing others with their creative gifting while building their family’s wealth and still maintaining life balance and sanity. - November 01, 2011 - Donna Marie Johnson Consulting
The Spencer Institute’s Online Design Psychology Coach Certification Integrates Life Coaching, Interior Design and Environmental Psychology
Recognizing that environment makes a significant impact on overall health, happiness and success, The Spencer Institute offers an online Design Psychology Coach certification. The program blends life coaching, interior design and environmental psychology. Celebrity interior designer from HGTV, TLC and Bravo teams up with life coaching school to blend success and environment. - October 28, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Taylor Sparks Selected as a "Top-Idea Maven" by The Woman’s Advantage Entrepreneur’s Advice Featured in 2012 Woman’s Advantage Calendar
Taylor Sparks, Principal Goddess/Founder of Skin Care for Athletes was selected from over 5,000 submissions to be featured in The 2012 Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar. The calendar provides advice for women business owners from influential women leaders across the US and... - October 28, 2011 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Sales of New Fragrance Cali Blue to Help Build Fresh Water Wells in India and Africa
A percentage of revenue generated from sales of new fragrance, Cali Blue, to be donated directly toward building fresh water wells in impoverished villages throughout India and Africa. - October 27, 2011 - AromaEarth
Total Image is on a Misson to Polish Up the Image of Business Professionals Across the Globe
Sylvia “Secret” Mikell, President and Image Expert at Total Image by Secret says, “Fancy college degrees will get you on the field for the game, however having people skills and charisma will keep you in the game.” The current economic state has forced the hand of many former corporate executives and employees to take the leap into entrepreneurship. - October 27, 2011 - Total Image by Secret
The Special Event Company Wins Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award
Strategic Event and Meeting Management Company Recognized by Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards in Small Business Category. - October 23, 2011 - The Special Event Company
Super Star Press Announces the Release of “42 Rules for a Web Presence That Wins: Essential Business Strategy for Website and Social Media Success” by Philippa Gamse
With the rise in social media, some experts have declared websites dead. Not Philippa Gamse, author of the new book “42 Rules for a Web Presence that Wins: Essential Business Strategy for Website and Social Media Success.” In fact, Gamse states that, “It’s about the goals and objectives that each organization wants to achieve, and understanding how these are helped or hindered by new technologies.” - October 22, 2011 - 42 Rules
Smart Moms Owner is Career Woman of the Year
Smart Moms' Garla Smith named Career Woman of the Year by Business and Professional Women group. - October 20, 2011 - Smart Moms
Moms in Business Unite Boston Conference Provides Inspiration/Parachute Dog Wins Best New Product Award
The final MIBU conference for 2011 was held on October 12 in Boston, providing entrepreneurial education and inspiration for moms and women business owners. One of the highlights of the day was presenting the Best New Product of the Year award, which went to Parachute Dog, a waste kit for dogs created by Patricia Nolan-Brown. - October 19, 2011 - Moms in Business Unite
Oma's Quilts Adds Quilted Handbags and Fall Sale Code
Oma's Quilts has added a new line of quilted handbags, purses, and totes, many of which have special pricing for a limited time. - October 18, 2011 - Oma's Quilts
Children's Fashion Photographer JaTawny M. Chatmon Returns from Maternity Leave with a Bang by Photographing for a Top Children's Fashion Magazine
Children's Fashion Photographer, JaTawny M. Chatmon photographs for Vogue Bambini, a leading children's fashion magazine published by Conde Nast International. A monumental occasion for her first shoot since becoming a mother to her third bundle of joy, Kaicie-October, just 8 weeks prior. Speaking... - October 17, 2011 - JaTawny M Chatmon
Animal Lover Launches Dakota Dog Products, a Website for Unique, High Quality Dog Beds, Dog Crates, Pet Gates, Pet Strollers and Much More
Dakota Dog Products launches website, www.dakotadogproducts.com, to serve online consumers in providing for their dog’s needs. Their products include top of the line dog beds, dog crates, pet gates, pet strollers and more at reasonable prices. - October 15, 2011 - Dakota Dog Products
MedPro Rx, Inc. President Nancy McFarlane Elected Mayor of Raleigh
Specialty Pharmacy President to Take Office as Mayor of N.C. City in December 2011 - October 15, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Cuptakes Today Announces the Launch of a Brand New Line of Cases for the iPhone and iPod Touch That Match the Immensely Popular Cuptakes App in Apple's App Store
A new line of Cuptakes Cases has been released. After the immense popularity of Cuptakes in the Apple App Store, users have been asking for more. With that the Cuptakes Case was born. A user simply picks their favorite Cuptakes background from the app and can head to the Case Store to find the matching case. The case store is "living," offering in sync and updated monthly designs that reflect the current seasons, moods and girly girl styles. - October 14, 2011 - Finely InTouch
National Ladies Professional Group Charters a San Francisco Chapter
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization that empowers women professionally and individually, launches a chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area today. The new chapter President, Ada Del Rosso, and Vice President, Christine Tomeo, will head up this effort in conjunction with the National Office to establish NLPG’s second chapter. - October 14, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Northern Virginia Women’s Business Conference November 18
The third annual Northern Virginia Women’s Business Conference will be Friday, November 18, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - October 13, 2011 - National Conference Center