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.
Gripsterz, the Fun, Enjoyable Alternative to a Child’s Leash is Launched by ViveVita... Just in Time for Father's Day and Summer Travel
Adorable Monkey Character Handle and Walking Rope System Helps Keep Families Together While Traveling, and Avoids the Social Stigma of an Involuntary Child Leash, Tether, or Harness. - June 04, 2010 - ViveVita, llc
Own a Property in Italy and Benefit from the Health Giving Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle - Realitalia Freehold Managed Property in Italy
Luca Catalano, director at Realitalia says, "I was intrigued by the opinion of Susan Marshall Tomassini, an English Nutritional Therapist who highlights the medical benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet. This applies especially in the Realitalia property in Italy that offers our owners a concrete opportunity to join the local community. I see it as a real chance to adopt better habits." - June 01, 2010 - Realitalia
Pacific Resort Rarotonga Benchmarks Environmental Practices
In an important milestone for Pacific Resort Rarotonga, the organisation’s commitment to environmental practices has been recognised by EarthCheck; the world’s leading sustainable travel and tourism certification organisation. The EarthCheck Program is widely regarded as the... - June 01, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Greater Women’s Business Council Kicks Off Premiere Luncheon Honoring Ten Corporations in Support of Women Owned Businesses
The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) held its first annual Top Ten Corporations Awards Luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club on May 25. Ten corporations were recognized for uniting supplier diversity and women business enterprises into their supply chain and business units. - May 30, 2010 - Greater Women's Business Council
TLC Channel and WeTV Will Feature MomsMessenger.com in July 2010
Two-Way Text Messaging between any Computer and any Mobile Phone - May 30, 2010 - Blue Spark Interactive, LLC
Bambola Beauty Introduces Organic Moisturizer & Sunscreen in One
Bambola Beauty introduces an all-natural organic moisturizer and sunscreen in one. This sheer moisturizer is an excellent hydrator and sunscreen in one. - May 28, 2010 - Bambola Beauty
President of Intuitive Concepts is Keynote Speaker for June’s Women of Freedom Event
International author, speaker, consultant, and Feng Shui expert, Diana Garber will be the keynote speaker for June's Women of Freedom event in central Ohio. This event is set to inspire individuals and business owners alike. - May 27, 2010 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Creations by Mom Launches Website for Creative Moms
New online boutique gives moms a new way to buy and sell custom handmade products online. - May 26, 2010 - Creations by Mom
Plant City’s Karen Gillman and Tampa’s Intelligent Office® Both Nominated for Small Business Leadership Awards for the Second Consecutive Year
Gillman works for the Intelligent Office® franchise in Tampa, and both she and the company received nominations for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce annual awards again this year. She attributes this year's honor to new services and charitable activities she and Intelligent Office® supported over the last 12 months. - May 25, 2010 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
Pamiris, Inc. Names Alyssa Agee as New CEO
Pamiris, Inc., an information technology and management firm, welcomes aboard Alyssa Agee as the new CEO. - May 25, 2010 - Pamiris, Inc.
Snapio is Giving Away $100,000 in Free Printing
Snapio is proud to announce its $100K Giveaway. Play the Shake the Money Tree game to see how much you won. It costs nothing to play and everyone is a winner. Get your share before the game ends. - May 22, 2010 - Snapio Printing
Amadeus Consulting Ranked #10 on Boulder County Business Report’s Women-Owned Businesses List
Boulder County Business Report releases its annual Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses list and Amadeus Consulting is ranked within the top 10 for 2010. This is Amadeus Consulting’s second year to be named to the prestigious list and the company climbed the list from #13 in 2009 to #10 in 2010. - May 22, 2010 - Amadeus Consulting
NAWBO SD Announces BRAVO! Award Winners
NAWBO San Diego presented six BRAVO! Awards to women business owners at its annual gala on May 19. - May 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Leslie Atalese Joins Synaptis
Brad Mullahy, CEO of Synaptis (www.synaptis.com), a knowledge transfer company that strives to maximize the potential of employees through customized training solutions, has announced that Leslie Atalese has joined the company to serve as a Knowledge Harvest sales representative. Her... - May 22, 2010 - Synaptis
Ken Systems, Inc Wins Multiple 2010 Awards by DiversityBusiness.com
In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, recently named Ken Systems, Inc. as one of the top businesses in the United States. Ken Systems, Inc. is happy to announce that it has been... - May 21, 2010 - Ken Systems, Inc
Enterprising Women Magazine Honors Alicia Cervera, Sr. with 2010 Latina Success Award
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), presented Alicia Cervera, Sr., founder of Cervera Real Estate in Miami, Fla., with the magazine’s 2010 Enterprising Women Latina Success Award during the 2010 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards... - May 21, 2010 - Enterprising Women
Hard Money NYC Closes a 120k Bridge Loan on a Commercial Property in Bronx Ny
Hard Money NYC, a local private lender, closed a 120k mortgage on a commercial building in Bronx New York. - May 20, 2010 - Hard Money NYC
Susan Wingate’s “Bobby’s Diner” Wins 2010 Finalist Award in the International Book Awards (IBA)
Susan Wingate’s “Bobby’s Diner” – the No. 1 Book in the Bobby’s Diner Series Wins a 2010 Finalist Award for the fiction category of Women's Lit/Chick Lit, in the International Book Awards (IBA). - May 20, 2010 - Author Susan Wingate
Vicki Amorose Adds Value to Clients, Voices.com and the Voiceover Industry
Voices.com member Vicki Amorose is keeping on top of trends, getting involved in her community, and loving every minute of her life as a voice actor. - May 20, 2010 - Voices.com
DressDibs.com Launched by PA High School Senior as Universal Tool to Help Eliminate the Ultimate Oh No! Moment of Dress Duplicity at Proms, Homecomings and Formal Events
DressDibs™.com is a free, fun, teen-focused website launched by PA high school senior Alexandra Wenger, enabling girls everywhere to “Get Dibs” on their special event dresses by uploading photos to their personal closet and special event page. The site is the cyber generation version of the manual dress purchase record dress shops used to keep for their patrons and alleviates the hassle of girls creating individual special event social media site pages in the attempt to prevent dress duplicity. - May 19, 2010 - DressDibs.com
Robin Gilman of REMAX Executive Realty Receives Realtor.com Award
Realtor.com, the #1 on line Real Estate search site has presented The Award of Excellence to Robin Gilman. This award is presented to Realtors that go above and beyond in utilizing the tools on Realtor.com to aide consumers in their home search. Robin Gilman ranks as #1 Agent in her company and #6 of all REMAX agents in New England. - May 19, 2010 - Robin Gilman, Remax Executive Realty
Cork & Fork Sponsors Community Breast Cancer Fundraiser
The owners and management of Cork & Fork, Inc., in conjunction with Peterson Management, Owner/Management Company of Virginia Gateway, take great pleasure in announcing a gala evening of food, wine, music, friendship, and simple pleasures, all to help fund and sustain the outstanding work of... - May 19, 2010 - Cork & Fork
The Nurturer’s Coach and Best-Selling Author Hueina Su to Speak on Life Balance and Business Success for Today’s Business Women
The Nurturer’s Coach and best-selling author Hueina Su will speak at Powerful You Women’s Network Denville Chapter Meeting titled “Intensive Care for Today’s Business Women: Keys to Reduce Stress and Nurture Yourself as You Grow Your Business” on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 12:00 pm. - May 18, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
The Roper Group Wins Pinnacle Award
The Roper Group was selected by The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce as a 2010 Pinnacle Award winner. - May 17, 2010 - The Roper Group Inc dba Roper Bookkeeping
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! May 20, Hyatt Regency at Penn's Landing, 5:30 Reception, 6:30 Dinner
Lutheran Settlement House - Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration! recognizes nine outstanding women, one woman who has distinguished herself by overall commitment to the wellbeing of Philadelphians and two women in each of the four areas of LSH’s work: bilingual domestic violence; community education and employment training; senior services, and homeless services - one woman who has been an advocate in the area and one who has received services, overcome challenges, and given back. - May 15, 2010 - Lutheran Settlement House
Barbara Mulcahy and Mary Ann Walsh of RE/MAX Premier Announce New Website
Barbara Mulcahy and Mary Ann Walsh of Re/Max Premier are proud to announce the arrival of their new website. Whether you want to search for your next home or get a feel for the market value of your current one, you can find everything you need on their new real estate website. "We believe... - May 14, 2010 - James Mulcahy, RE/Max Premier in Warren, NJ
Petit Confection Debuts at "The Sweetest Thing" - MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Partner for Pre-Mother’s Day Event
French inspired children’s clothing line Petit Confection made its debut on Tuesday, May 4 in New York City. “The Sweetest Thing,” hosted by MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity and held at West Village eatery Sweetiepie, was a fabulous pre-Mother’s Day event. Attended by mothers and children alike, including “The Real Housewives of New York City’s” Alex McCord, “The Sweetest Thing” was an unforgettable occasion. - May 14, 2010 - Petit Confection
Documentary to Chronicle 52-Year-Old Woman’s Quest to Compete in Grueling Ocean Endurance Event
32 Miles from Now is the true story of one woman’s dream to paddle the “Everest” of ocean events; the treacherous Molokai Channel in Hawaii. Ann Hettinger’s journey is a narrative of life changing events that take this 52 year old ex-suburban housewife from Colorado to Kauai. Taken completely out of her element and becoming fully immersed in the island lifestyle, she learns honor and respect for the ocean and the amazing watermen and women that guide and teach her along the way. - May 13, 2010 - 32 Miles from Now
BodyLase Skin Spa President Releases Podcast on Permanent Cosmetics
BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com) has announced the release of a podcast describing the permanent cosmetic procedure. In the podcast, Karen Albright, president of the medspa, describes the process of applying micro insertions of pigment onto the dermal layer of the skin and who is best suited... - May 13, 2010 - BodyLase
Marie Diaz, CEO - Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 Award Finalist
Pursuit of Excellence, Inc. - Marie Diaz, CEO Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2010 Award Finalist in Southwest Area - North - May 12, 2010 - Pursuit of Excellence
Regional Women’s Event Focuses on Transformation for Business and Personal Success
The event reaches out to women across the Fort Myers/CapeCoral Region and is beneficial for women from all walks of life, especially entrepreneurs and women in business. - May 09, 2010 - Powerful You
Two New Titles in Spring 2010 for Susan Wingate
Award-winning novelist, Susan Wingate adds two more books, in one season, to her publishing list. - May 08, 2010 - Author Susan Wingate
Lisa Martin Shares Expertise in Program for Women Lawyers and a Public Keynote, Rotman Initiative for Women in Business
Lisa Martin to join the Rotman Initiative on May 11, 2010 and conducting an evening session for the public. - May 07, 2010 - Lisa Martin International
Confero, Inc. Sponsors Triangle Goes Red for Women Luncheon
Elaine Buxton, CEO and president of Confero, Inc. (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that the firm will be a corporate table sponsor for the 3rd annual Triangle Goes Red for Women luncheon, scheduled for Friday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at... - May 06, 2010 - Confero, Inc.
Brown Bag Parties by Dee Hosts Quarter Auction for Local Charity
Brown Bag Parties by Dee, along with other local in home party plan consultants, hold quarter auction to benefit local women's shelter. - May 05, 2010 - Brown Bag Parties by Dee
California’s Fremont Logos Supports All California Athletics Through Their Discount Program
The Fremont Logos Company, of California’s Berkeley area, announces their new discount program offering a 10% discount on all sporting goods purchases. - May 01, 2010 - Fremont Logos
Kim Tinkham Receives First Annual Civility Star Award
Publisher of Wise Woman Magazine Receives Civility Star Award from AICI-South Central Chapter - May 01, 2010 - Tink Ink Publications
Amadeus Consulting Ranks #48 on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 100 Women Owned Businesses
Amadeus Consulting, a custom technology solutions company based in Boulder, climbs the list of the ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 100 Women Owned Businesses for the 2nd year. The list recognizes the achievements of women-owned businesses that experience growth from year-to-year. - May 01, 2010 - Amadeus Consulting
ThePerfectPromotionals.com, a Minnesota Area Promotional Item Site, Offering Discounts on Orders via Their Website on All Mother’s Day Items
The Perfect Promotionals Company announces the launch of their website www.ThePerfectPromotionals.com planning to cater towards those who seek promotional products in bulk orders with distribution via their online retail site – with the ability to gain deep discounts on their Mother’s Day orders. - May 01, 2010 - The Perfect Promotionals
The Nurturer’s Coach and Best-selling Author Hueina Su to Speak on Nurture and Grow Rich for Sustainable Business Success at Powerful You Women’s Network Meeting
The Nurturer’s Coach and best-selling author Hueina Su, President of Denville-based Beyond Horizon Coaching, will speak at Powerful You Women’s Network Meeting titled “Nurture and Growth Rich: 3 Keys to Sustainable Business Success” on Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 8:30 am. - May 01, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Free Online Seminar Series Sponsored by LeanGreenMama International Gives Moms Coast to Coast Advice to Help Them End Overwhelm and Reach Important Life Goals
The ThriveMom! Telesummit, a virtual teleseminar event beginning May 3, will help busy moms de-stress and pursue their goals so that they can feel more fulfilled. The first-ever telesummit for moms only, ThriveMom! registration is free. - April 30, 2010 - LeanGreenMama International
BRAVO! Awards Early Bird Rate Coming to an End/ NAWBO San Diego Event Features Keynote Speaker Lisa Nichols
The early bird rate for the May 19 BRAVO! Awards, hosted by NAWBO San Diego, will end on May 5. The registration deadline is May 14. Learn more and save your seat at nawbo-sd.org. - April 30, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
LamanBlu Adds Representation in New York and Canada
Colorado based designer/bridge clothing company LamanBlu is now partnering with Belmar Trading Company to expand the line internationally. According to LamanBlu’s designer, Holli Gibson, “We’ve had quite a few inquiries about selling the collection in Canada and we feel very... - April 30, 2010 - LamanBlu
A Straight Forward New Guide for Women Who Are Fed Up with Seeking Love and Relationships
"Women Get The Material Things You Really Want From Men!" now available ISBN 978-1-4401-6688-4 - April 29, 2010 - Women! Get The Material Things You Really Want From Men
The Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Books in Crib Sheets® Series Among Best in Family-Friendly Products
The Mom's Choice Awards® has named two books in the Crib Sheets® parenting series, "Canny Granny: How to Be the Favorite Grandparent" and "Crib Sheets Are You Covered? New Parent Sleep Deprivation Solutions," among the best in family-friendly media, products and services. - April 29, 2010 - Crib Sheets Press
Brown Bag Parties by Dee Now Available in Minneapolis, MN
Brown Bag Parties by Dee has now expanded it's radius to include the Minneapolis, MN and LaCrosse WI areas. - April 29, 2010 - Brown Bag Parties by Dee
Marni Battista Joins Therapy in Transition as Dating & Relationship Expert
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Marni Battista on board as the organization’s Dating and Relationship Expert. - April 28, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Film "51%" Focuses on Equal Rights Issues for Pakistani Women
Set to Release in September, Film is First in 2010 for S&S Films International and First Female CEO Saman Hasnain - April 28, 2010 - WIN Program
Enterprising Women Magazine Honors Babson College Center for Women’s Leadership
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), awarded the Center for Women’s Leadership at Babson College with the 2010 Enterprising Women Advocacy Award in recognition of its leadership in advancing women’s entrepreneurship in the United... - April 28, 2010 - Enterprising Women
Translation Agency LMLS Gets Certified to Support New York City’s Growing Translation and Interpreting Needs
LM Language Services, Inc. today announced that it has recently been certified by the New York City Small Business Administration as a minority and women-owned business (M/WBE). The M/WBE program helps minority businesses get a foothold in New York City contracting by requiring city requiring city agencies to award contracts for M/WBE businesses. - April 27, 2010 - LM Language Services, Inc