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.

1click2cook.com Featured on the BBC

Founder and Director of 1click2cook.com, Gill Levett was interviewed by several BBC radio teams this week about her innovative website that claims to transform subscribers’ daily cooking drudge into a pleasant money- and time- saving experience. - January 17, 2011 - 1click2cook.com Ltd

Express Fitness of Pleasanton Announces Launch of Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness

Express Fitness of Pleasanton members will be among the world’s first to experience Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™, learn the choreography breakdowns, methodology, and philosophy of this ground-breaking new fitness program. - January 16, 2011 - Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness, a division of San Ramon Valley Fitness, Inc.

Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ Becomes an Associate Sponsor of SCW Fitness Education

Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness™ and SCW Fitness Education Increase Innovative Educational and Marketing Opportunities for Fitness Professionals - January 13, 2011 - Bad Kitty Sassy Fitness, a division of San Ramon Valley Fitness, Inc.

Bonny Block Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Federal Sector

Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that it has appointed Bonny Block as business development director for the federal business unit of the company’s Florida division. In this role, Block will help Balfour Beatty Construction establish strategic alliances throughout the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction

"Calendar Keys" at YourCancerversary.com Commemorate Cancer Survivorship Milestones

Not Just Any Old Day...It's YOUR Special Day® recently launched www.YourCancerversary.com, a website devoted to helping people acknowledge, celebrate, and share milestones in cancer survivorship. On the site, users can share their "cancerversary" stories with theYourCancerversary.com... - January 10, 2011 - Not Just Any Old Day...It's YOUR Special Day®

Anne Mulcahy, Talks About Saving Xerox to Saving the Children on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss

Anne Mulcahy dialogs with host Robert Reiss on the CEO Show about turning Xerox around and the new challenges she will be addressing at Save the Children in her new position as its CEO. Mulcahy describes managing the Xerox business turn-around process and offers specific ideas about the ingredients that contribute to a success: Regarding Save the Children, Mulcahy passionately expresses the enormity of the need on which her organization is focused and explains one means for raising funds. - January 09, 2011 - Reissource, LLC

AlphaDogs Post Production Finishes Enough Already! With Peter Walsh for Oprah Winfrey Network

Burbank based AlphaDogs Post Production recently completed post production work on the new series "Enough Already" for the Oprah Winfrey Network. - January 07, 2011 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

2011 Payroll Software for QuickBooks Users from Real Business Solutions Updated with 2011 Federal Tax Tables, 2 Percent Social Security Tax Cut and New State Withholding

Payroll Mate payroll software releases new payroll withholding calculator with support for the 2011 tax tables, that were developed as a result of the recently passed Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2010. Payroll Mate helps payroll departments and small businesses using QuickBooks implement the new changes by the IRS due date of January 31, 2011. - January 06, 2011 - Real Business Solutions

WordOut Communications Owner Named Executive Director of New North Dallas Women’s Networking Group

Sandra K. Samuel, Owner and President of WordOut Communications LLC -- an independent contract public relations and marketing company, will serve as the Executive Director of the newly-launched North Dallas Chapter of Women On A Mission To Earn Commission (WOAMTEC). - January 06, 2011 - WordOut Communications, LLC

A "Three-Peat" for T3 Fitness Energy at the Riverside Tennis Center

Christi MacNee, President of T3 Fitness Energy, was voted Inland Empire Magazine’s 2010 Best Personal Trainer. This is the third year in a row that MacNee has received this recognition. MacNee commented on this and their sudden 10-day displacement, "We continue to add incredibly motivating instructors and unique fitness classes to their business model. We’ve had so many positive things happen this year that we couldn’t even let our brief displacement right before Christmas get us down." - January 05, 2011 - T3 Fitness Energy

New Website for New Social Media Firm for Beauty Professionals

The Mane Scene announces the launch of their new website, http://themanescene.me. The new site gives beauty professional’s access to blog articles offering such hot topics as product Diversion in the industry, to advice for social media marketing and personal branding. Chante D. Newcomb,... - January 05, 2011 - The Mane Scene

BodyLase Skin Spa’s Karen Albright Wins 2010 Women Extraordinaire Award

President of Triangle MedSpa Honored with Prestigious Accolade - December 30, 2010 - BodyLase

Texas State Council Appoints Christine Luttrell as District Director

CS3 Technology’s senior sales consultant Christine Luttrell is honored to be named a District Director. - December 27, 2010 - CS3 Technology

PeaceTrees Vietnam Receives First International Grant from Washington Women's Foundation

PeaceTrees Vietnam (PeaceTrees) has been awarded Washington Women’s Foundation’s (WWF) first international grant of $14,000 for its Healthful Gardens for Healthy Children™ program in Da Krong District, Vietnam. The Award was announced at WWF’s International Grant Showcase... - December 24, 2010 - PeaceTrees Vietnam

MBEConnect Plans More Growth in 2011

As small businesses across the country grow, so does MBEConnect, an established business social network that matches sourcing entities with minority- and women owned businesses. - December 24, 2010 - MBEConnect

Governor Beshear Issues Administrative Order Establishing Statewide Business Certification Program for Women and Minorities

The Louisville chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is celebrating a milestone that is many years in the making and one that will have long-term benefits for women-owned and minority-owned businesses, as well as Kentucky’s economy in general. On December 15... - December 19, 2010 - NAWBO Louisville

Dr. Lillian Glass Wins Copyright Infringement Trial Against Marsha Petrie Sue

On December 9, 2010, a jury in the Federal Court in Los Angeles, California unanimously found in favor of media personality Dr. Lillian Glass in her copyright infringement trial against Marsha Petrie Sue, an author and professional speaker from Arizona. - December 18, 2010 - Dr. Lillian Glass

Certified Business Brokers Represents Houston Manufacturer, Paty, Inc., in Sale of Business

Paty, Inc., founded in 1955, was sold by owners, Ruth and Faride Abugattas, to local Houston entrepreneurs, Derrick and Caren Veillon. The company, headquartered in Houston, manufactures baby clothing using only materials made in the U.S. and distributes its products to specialty stores throughout the United States. - December 17, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers

Offshore Sailing School Wins Adrian Gold Awards

A feature on Offshore Sailing School by Dave Caldwell, which appeared in the June 18 Fine Arts Weekend section of The New York Times, has garnered the Gold Award in the HSMAI Adrian Awards to be presented on January 31, 2011 in New York City. Redpoint Marketing PR, responsible for The New York... - December 14, 2010 - Offshore Sailing School

MyCotorra.com Launches New Daily Deal Site in Miami Targeting the Local US Hispanic Market

Miami’s new daily deal site, www.myCotorra.com, announces its arrival to the local internet-based community offering businesses and consumers an alternative to how they buy sell and give back. - December 14, 2010 - myCotorra.com

Cathy Fong Elected Chairman, CEO and Director to Lucky Strike to Strengthen the Team and to Focus on Project Acquisitions

Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce all matters placed before the shareholders in the annual and special meeting were approved on December 10, 2010, in Vancouver Canada. Cathy Fong was installed as President and CEO. The six Directors for the Company including Cathy Fong are Danny Hon and Michele Ashby being newly elected Directors while Dodge Li, Patricia Wilson and Andre Klumb as returning Directors to the Board for the ensuing year. - December 13, 2010 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd

DMG Productions is Currently in Production of a New Episode on "Foreclosures vs. Short Sales" as Part of Their "Business Update" Television Program

This three part series will be presented commercial free and there will be many topics addressed covering a wide spectrum of areas. From appraisals and mortgage options to loan modifications and more, Business Update will explore it all. - December 13, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC

Cartoon Character Goes Coffee

Cartoon character, Bean Buddy, opens first coffee shop in Blaine, MN. Already known for it's iPhone games, iPad games, pilot cartoon and national distributed merchandise, born and raised Minnesotan select home state for first coffee shop, which is to be a family run company. - December 11, 2010 - Bean Buddy LLC

Enterprising Women Welcomes Two New Members to Advisory Board

Linda K. House and Lori Bacon Added as Board Members. - December 11, 2010 - Enterprising Women

Minding Your Matters Offers Organizing Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday

Holiday organizing tips from Raleigh's #1 professional organizer. - December 09, 2010 - Minding Your Matters

Christine Luttrell Receives CS3 Technology’s President’s Award

High productivity, community service and commitment to teamwork exemplified Christine Luttrell’s dedication - December 07, 2010 - CS3 Technology

Book Details Employment and Compensation of 35,000 Attorneys in U.S. Federal Agencies. Not All Jobs Are Created Equal.

With salaries that can exceed $250,000 for attorneys and $100,000 for law clerks, Federal agencies provide surprisingly good opportunities for some. - December 06, 2010 - Lawyerup Press LLC

YesterYear Soap Company Campaigns for Women’s Shelters

Specialty soap company brings awareness of needs of women's shelters. - December 06, 2010 - YesterYear Soap Company

Sami Designs, LLC dba Jonäno Receives WBENC Certification

Sami Designs, LLC., dba Jonäno, a leading Eco Fashion Design House today announced that it has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise. - December 05, 2010 - Jonano

NSK Inc Sponsors Top 100 Women Led Businesses Awards

Boston area IT consulting firm supports first annual awards program; a joint venture between The Boston Business Journal and The Commonwealth Institute - December 04, 2010 - NSK, Inc./NSK & Associates, Inc.

Emergency 911 Security, Inc. Monitors DC Dept. of Parks and Recreation

Emergency 911 Security, Inc. a Washington DC based Security Company with its status as an SBA 8(A) Certified, Small Disadvantage Business, and Hub zone has been awarded a contract to Maintain & Inspect the Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Suppression Systems for the Department of Parks and Recreation. - December 04, 2010 - emergency 911 security, inc.

Elaine Buxton Featured in 2011 Woman’s Advantage Calendar for Fourth Consecutive Year

Confero, Inc. President and CEO Selected for Shared Wisdom Calendar - December 03, 2010 - Confero, Inc.

Tangles Salon of Newburgh, NY House Picks Cool Life Systems

Cool Life Systems, Inc. is excited to announce that Tangles Salon has selected Cool Life Systems to provide business technology services. Tangles Salon, located in Newburgh NY, selected Cool Life Systems to provide a range of services including the development and recent launch of the Tangles... - December 02, 2010 - Cool Life Systems

Hair Whisperers™ Rids Over 1000 Heads of Lice with the LouseBuster™ Device

The Hair Whisperers, a Southern California head lice removal service, today announced that it has successfully treated head lice on over 1000 customers using the LouseBuster™ device. This revolutionary FDA-cleared device provides a chemical-free way to kill head lice and eggs using only... - December 01, 2010 - Hair Whisperers

The NC Center For Women in Public Service Announces Steering Committee for Women On Board Event

Second Annual Event Garners Statewide Support to Increase Number of Women Appointments - November 26, 2010 - NCCWPS

Nancy McFarlane Supports the NC Center for Women in Public Service

Raleigh City Councilor and MedPro Rx President to Serve on 2010 Women On Board Steering Committee. - November 25, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

Unstoppable - Gigi Stetler to be at Miami Book Fair International Street Fair Signing Books This Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 19th, 20th and 21st

"Gigi's story is about a girl who wouldn’t give up, it reads like a best seller, replete with plot twists, shady characters and a heroine with many layers," says Richard Angulo - JAS Literary Publishing. - November 20, 2010 - JAS Literary Publishing

IMC NorCal to Hold the BizTalk Blender® in Rancho Cordova

The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) NorCal will be holding a BizTalk Blender® at 5:30pm December 1st at the Rancho Cordova City Hall. Created and patented by Alice Heiman, the BizTalk Blender® is the ultimate way to get connected and make new business connections. It’s an... - November 20, 2010 - IMC USA Northern California Chapter

Janice Russell of Minding Your Matters® Graduates from The Coach Approach for Organizers™ Training

Minding Your Matters owner adds more to her list of certifications. - November 18, 2010 - Minding Your Matters

NuU Unlimited Contribute to Chicago’s Bottomless Closet, “Design & Conquer”

Bottomless Closet, a Chicago organization that aid low-income women dress for success and provide business professional guidance, gathered for “Design and Conquer” with the help of NuU Unlimited on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5:30PM – 9:00PM at DIRTT Environmental Solutions on Wells Street. - November 12, 2010 - NuU Unlimited

Fuentek President Featured in 2011 Woman’s Advantage Calendar

Laura A. Schoppe Selected for the Page-A-Day Calendar - November 12, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC

Elaine Buxton Supports The NC Center for Women in Public Service’s Women on Board Initiative

Confero, Inc. President and CEO Named to 2010 Steering Committee to Encourage Women’s Participation on N.C. Boards and Commissions - November 11, 2010 - Confero, Inc.

Donna Bak Presented with Bronze Award by Sandler Training®

Donna Bak, Partner at Sandler Training in Southbury, CT was presented with the Bronze Award for 3Q-10 Sales Performance by Dave Mattson, CEO and Bruce Seidman, President of Sandler Training, headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland during the company’s national Sales Meeting in Baltimore earlier this month. - November 10, 2010 - Sandler Training, LLC

President of Minding Your Matters® Organizing Launches New Web Site, OrderedMinds.com

New website launched by Minding Your Matters. OrderedMinds.com - November 10, 2010 - Minding Your Matters

Maryland Entrepreneur Misti Burmeister Wins Top Honors, Will Represent the U.S. in the First Annual “Global Peter Drucker Challenge” Essay Contest

Maryland entrepreneur Misti Burmeister has been chosen to represent the United States in the first annual "Global Peter Drucker Challenge,” an international essay contest for students, young managers and young entrepreneurs. Themed: "Continuity and Change - Balancing Innovation and... - November 10, 2010 - Misti Burmeister

North Raleigh Florist Owner Janice Cutler Sponsors NAWBO Luncheon

Cutler Named a Sponsor for Greater Raleigh Chapter of Association’s November Luncheon. - November 10, 2010 - North Raleigh Florist

Michelle Randall of Enriching Leadership International Graduates from Prestigious Thought Leadership Course

Michelle Randall, president of Enriching Leadership International, a Silicon Valley-based management consulting group, has just graduated from the prestigious Thought Leadership Course run by noted management consultant Alan Weiss. Weiss noted that Michelle Randall is a top talent in the... - November 09, 2010 - Enriching Leadership International