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.
Eyes Cream Shades- The Superb All-Weather Dessert for Kids
Eyes Cream Shades serves up kids' sunwear by offering a wide variety of fun and sturdy styles in ice- cream hued colors ( i.e. pink licorice, cotton candy, mocha, grape ice, etc...) - September 22, 2010 - Eyes Cream Shades
NAWBO San Diego October Seminar Focuses on Charisma
NAWBO San Diego's seminar series will continue on October 8 with a presentation from Cynthia Burnham, Powerful Presence: Charisma for Immediate Impact. - September 20, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Thai Silk Fabric Website Fights for Village Lifestyles
A family funded Thai silk initiative, in a remote Thai village, has as it's key mission, the improvement of the financially poor lifestyles of their village - September 19, 2010 - Thai Silk Magic
Green Irene Founder Caballero Receives Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Recognition in Nation’s Capital
Event showcases Latinos leading the way in green economy in areas of climate change, energy independence and a green, healthy environment - September 19, 2010 - Green Irene LLC
Moms in Business Unite Conference Announces Award Winners
The second annual Moms in Business Unite Conference exceeded organizers' expectations, attracting more than 100 women. A highlight of the day-long event was announcing the winners of its three awards. - September 18, 2010 - Moms in Business Unite
Parker Poe’s Melanie Black Dubis Appointed to Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Education Committee
Parker Poe Attorney Selected to Serve on Committee Dedicated to Improving Local School System - September 18, 2010 - Melanie Dubis
New Book, Handwrite for Cash: Firsthand Advice from Write On Results, Provides Help to Small and Home-Based Businesses
Handwrite for Cash by Ray Hrach Offers an Insider's Perspective into the Handwritten Direct Mail Business. - September 17, 2010 - Kairos Venture Group, LLC Publishing Series
Local Atlanta Businesswoman to Present Image and Branding Seminar at International Leadership Summit
Leading image consultant and branding strategist Sarah Hathorn has been invited to address the highly respected Linkage Women’s Leadership Summit of 2010. - September 17, 2010 - Illustra Consulting
Exhibit Resources President Lana Calloway Attends Women Presidents’ Organization Luncheon at Governor’s Mansion
Gov. Bev Perdue Hosts Luncheon for 50 North Carolina Women Who Lead Multimillion-Dollar Businesses - September 17, 2010 - Exhibit Resources
"The Nate Berkus Show" Displays a Living Wall on Its Set Created by Trish O'Sullivan Designs
“The Nate Berkus Show” features an eco-friendly “living wall” as a focal point of the show’s set, designed and installed by eco-floral designer and floral design teacher, Trish O’Sullivan, owner of Trish O’Sullivan Design Group. - September 15, 2010 - Trish O'Sullivan Design Group
Fadwa Baruni Launched Her Spring/Summer 2011 Collection at Moda Las Vegas, Tradeshow This Past August and Again the Collection Was at Prêt-a-Porter in Paris, France
The Spring/Summer 2011 collection introduces colors for the first time in a bold way. Baruni is known for its classic black and white ensembles which have been its trademark since its launch in 2007. The collection uses mainly natural and breathable fabrics to create comfortable and sophisticated garments which defy categorization, suiting women from 18 to 80. - September 14, 2010 - Baruni
Fiduciary Duty: What Does It Really Mean?
EL CAP Announces Release of In-Depth Report. - September 14, 2010 - EL CAP, Inc.
Maura Gilbert and Katy Roca Join KNF&T Staffing Resources
KNF&T is excited to announce that recruiting industry experts Maura Gilbert and Katy Roca have joined KNF&T’s permanent consulting division from September 2010. Maura worked over 20 years at the prestigious staffing agency Cunney and Jospe, where she rose to the title of Vice... - September 13, 2010 - KNF&T Staffing Resources
Local Agent Provides Resource on Foreclosure Alternatives, Short Sales
For homeowners struggling with mortgage payments, website explains differences between foreclosure and short sales. - September 10, 2010 - Rose Realty Services
St. Elias Mines Ltd. Engages INDEVA Corporation to Provide Consulting Services
INDEVA is part of a New York based group established in 1981 by Aaron Etra and associates. - September 09, 2010 - St. Elias Mines
Moms in Business Unite Conference Announces Award Finalists
The Moms in Business Unite Conference announced the finalists for its Mompreneur grant and My Man of the Year award, both of which will be presented at the September 15 event. - September 09, 2010 - Moms in Business Unite
Bonnie Ross-Parker, Speaker and Business Leader to Participate in Major Book Launch
Bonnie Ross-Parker, Founder and CEO of The Joy Of Connecting, and Chairperson of TNNWC Group's Cooperative Business Community, will be featured in the forthcoming book (in publishing as this is being written), "A Juicy Joyful Life," published by Linda Joy of Aspire Magazine. Ms. Ross-Parker will be one of 41 successful and influential women featured in the book. - September 03, 2010 - The National Networker
Insider Tips on How to Grow a Business with Winning Workshops
Successful service professionals and coaches now have access to insider tips on how to grow their business with workshops and seminars, through Daphne Bousquet's Winning Workshops Show for the Women's Information Network (The WIN). - September 03, 2010 - Event Strategy Solutions
Moms in Business Unite Conference Extends Pre-Registration Deadline
The Moms in Business Unite Conference has extended the pre-registration deadline for the September 15 event to September 10. Learn more and save your place at momsinbusinessunite.com. - September 03, 2010 - Moms in Business Unite
Teres McClen at the Women in Green Forum
McClen will feature several designs at the Eco Fashion Walk-A-Bout. McClen Fashion Group and Teres McClen Beauty will present luxurious eco fashion designs and eco products that makes you feel renewed from head to toe. The 2010 Women in Green Forum will be September 1st and 2nd at the Pasadena... - September 01, 2010 - McClen Group
Moms in Business Unite Conference Announces New Inventor Showcase Participants
Seven dynamic women will participate in the New Inventor Showcase at the Sept. 15 Moms in Business Unite Conference. Attendees will vote on who has the Best New Product. To learn more, visit momsinbusinessunite.com. - September 01, 2010 - Moms in Business Unite
LifeSpan Hires Senior QEH&S Executive
LifeSpan Technology Recycling (LifeSpan) announced today that it has hired Paula Ross as Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (“QEH&S”) Manager. Ms. Ross will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of LifeSpan’s QEH&S Management System, as well as ensuring... - August 31, 2010 - LifeSpan
Susan Ball Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
“This CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Ms. Ball. “It is so rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure.” - August 28, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Susan J. Ball
Gloria Charlier President, Holistic Wellness Solutions to Speak at the HomeBiz Networking, After Hours Introductory Event
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions, a Cincinnati, Ohio based company dedicated to decreasing stress, promoting healing and enhancing wellness recently announced that President Gloria Charlier will be the speaker at the HomeBiz Networking, After Hours introductory event for home business entrepreneurs on Thursday September 16 in Blue Ash, OH. - August 28, 2010 - Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions
North Raleigh Florist Supports the National Association of Women Business Owners Luncheon
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (http://www.northraleighflorist.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced that the shop has signed on as a silver level sponsor for the National Association For Women Business Owners (NAWBO). As a sponsor, North Raleigh Florist... - August 27, 2010 - North Raleigh Florist
NAWBO San Diego's September Meeting Focuses on Guerrilla Publicity
San Francisco PR guru, Jill Lublin, will be the featured speaker at the September 15 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. Her topic will be Guerrilla Publicity: Connect With the Media for $50K in Free PR. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - August 27, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
BI Consulting Group Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000
BICG ranks #1589 on Inc. Magazine’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in America - August 26, 2010 - BI Consulting Group
Moms in Business Unite Conference Gains Support from Kodak, World's Foremost Imaging Innovator Makes Generous Prize Donation
Kodak has donated two printers to the 2010 Moms in Business Unite Conference. One will go to the winner of the Inventor Showcase and the other will be raffled off at the September 15 event. Learn more at www.momsinbusinessunite.com. - August 26, 2010 - Moms in Business Unite
Jennifer Wig Joins Minding Your Matters® Organizing Staff
New member of Minding Your Matters team - August 26, 2010 - Minding Your Matters
NAWBO San Diego September Seminar Focuses on Mobile Technology
NAWBO San Diego's September 10 seminar will feature Shannon King presenting, "Be a Road Warrior in a Technology World." More information is available at nawbo-sd.org. - August 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Elaine Buxton Named to Triangle Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team
Confero, Inc. (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that Elaine Buxton, President, will serve on the Triangle Go Red for Women executive leadership team. Leadership team members will help raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of... - August 20, 2010 - Confero, Inc.
Scintel and WIT “Connecting for a Cause” at Annual Fundraiser
Scintel Technologies Inc. contributes over $100,000 to Women in Technology (WIT) through the 16th annual WIT Connect fundraising event – Connecting for a Cause, one-quarter of the $400,000 raised. - August 19, 2010 - Scintel Technologies Inc.
Extended Warranty Company and Vehicle Service Contract Provider US Direct Protect Has Made Getting a Quote for Coverage Even More Simple
Extended Warranty Company and Vehicle Service Contract provider US direct Protect has made getting a quote for coverage even more simple than it already was. When you log onto to their website usdirectprotect.com or carservicecontract.com and put in your vehicle information, your information is... - August 18, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Handbag Company Charm and Luck Loses Financial Partner; Owner to Start How-to Website for Designers
Former owner of the handbag company Charm and Luck is now teaching designers the basics of starting an accessory company through her website www.AccessoryBusiness101.com. - August 18, 2010 - Accessory Business 101
Moms in Business Unite Conference Pre-Registration Nears End
Just two weeks remain to get the pre-registration discount for the Sept. 15 Moms in Business Unite Conference. The lowest full conference rate is only available though August 31. Visit www.momsinbusinessunite.com to learn more and register. - August 18, 2010 - Moms in Business Unite
Fire Damper Inspection Company Announces New Office Manager
Life Safety Services (LSS), the industry leader in fire and smoke damper inspection and repair, is pleased to announce that Lisa Campbell has been promoted to Office Manager. - August 18, 2010 - Life Safety Services
Extended Warranty Company and Car Service Contract Provider US Direct Protect Announces a Pay as You Go Auto Warranty Program
US Direct Protect, one of the largest sellers of Extended Warranties and Vehicle Service Contracts announced today that in partnership with Gold Key Auto Warranty Group, will now sell a pay as you go Auto Warranty program. With a typical warranty program, any time a consumer purchased a contract... - August 14, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Ebby Halliday Endorses Republican Nominee Stefani Carter for State Representative
Texas real estate legend Ebby Halliday today endorsed Republican nominee Stefani Carter in her bid for State Representative, District 102 in Dallas County. Halliday is one of Dallas’ first and most successful women entrepreneurs. Her real estate brokerage sells more homes in Texas than any... - August 10, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
First of Its Kind Culinary Club Opens in Putnam and Westchester
For the growing number of people who watch cooking shows and enjoy learning new dishes from exciting local chefs, there is a first of its kind culinary club in Putnam and Westchester Counties in New York. The club partners with chefs to offer hands on cooking classes and cooking demonstrations in local restaurants offering private event invitations to its members. - August 07, 2010 - Culinary Collaboration
Donate a Suit and Change a Woman's Life
Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay announces their partnership with the Tampa chapter of Dress for Success where they will serve as a drop off location for women executives to donate new or nearly new suits for donation. - August 06, 2010 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
Novacoast CFO Recognized as One of the Top Women in IT by CRN Magazine
CFO Janice Newlon of IT Professional Services and Product Development company Novacoast Inc. recognized as a foremost example of how women are making waves in IT. - August 06, 2010 - Novacoast, Inc.
Women’s Power Networking Launches Monthly Roundtable Series in Raleigh for Women Execs
Women’s Executive Roundtable Series focuses on interpersonal relationships in management settings. The event, hosted by Women’s Power Networking, is August 20th from 3-5pm at Brio Tuscan Grille in the Crabtree Valley Mall. - August 05, 2010 - Women's Power Networking
Cincinnati Women’s Publication Raises Funds for Local Charities
Cincy Chic announces donation from Red, Pink and Blue Event. - August 05, 2010 - Cincy Chic
Enterprising Women Welcomes New Members to National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (http://www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Kim Kleeman, Jeffrey Landers, Lisa K. Matthews and Betsy Weaver as Enterprising Women National Advisory Board members. Kleeman is a former educator turned business woman. She is president... - August 05, 2010 - Enterprising Women
2010 Moms in Business Unite Conference Extends Award Submission Deadline/Nominations for Three Honors Accepted Through August 13
The Moms in Business Unite Conference has extended the deadline for submitting nominations for three awards until August 13. To learn more, visit www.momsinbusinessunite.com. - August 04, 2010 - Moms in Business Unite
ViveVita Releases Bilingual French/English Packaging in Response to Canadian Market Demand
ViveVita, llc, a woman owned, Mom-entrepreneur company, and the makers of Bandette sippy cup labels, Bandle baby bottle labels, and Gripsterz the child leash alternative, responded to demand for product from the Canadian market and released all three products with bilingual French/English packaging. - August 04, 2010 - ViveVita, llc
We R' Moms Announces Addition of Free, Private and Secure Carpooling Tool
We R' Moms announced today, the addition of a free and private carpooling tool on their website. We R’ Moms, a free, online social community of moms, dedicated to helping each other get through their busy days is pleased to announce that they have added a free carpooling tool to their website. This addition enables moms to privately and securely get their children to their myriad of activities. - August 03, 2010 - We R' Moms
The Nurturer's Coach and Best-selling Author Hueina Su Appears on ‘The Balancing Act’ on Lifetime Television
Life coach and best-selling author Hueina Su will appear on Lifetime Television morning show The Balancing Act on Monday August 9, 2010 at 7:00 am ET. - August 03, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
NAWBO San Diego's August Meeting Focuses on Customer Relations
NAWBO San Diego's August 15 meeting will feature a presentation by management consultant Owen Jay Murphy, "Customer Relations: Keeping Your Customers Loyal While Attracting New Ones." To learn more, visit nawbo-sd.org. - July 30, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Brenda Tan Looks Forward to Helping Business Achieve Their Goals as an ActionCOACH
Brenda Tan is the newest ActionCOACH in Singapore. - July 29, 2010 - ActionCOACH