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.
Nina Hollander of Carolinas Realty Partners-RE/MAX Executive Honored as One of Charlotte's 50 Most Influential Women
Nina Hollander, owner of Carolinas Realty Partners with RE/MAX Executive Realty, was honored on Friday, April 23 at a reception at the McGlohon Theatre in Uptown Charlotte as one of Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women for 2010. The 50 Most Influential Women award given by The Mecklenburg... - April 27, 2010 - Carolinas Realty Partners/ReMax Executive Realty
May is National Scrapbook Month
In honor of National Scrapbook Month The Scrap Art Site announces the launch of a new website. - April 26, 2010 - The Scrap Art site
NAWBO San Diego May Seminar Focuses on Getting Ahead by Giving Back
NAWBO San Diego will continue its monthly seminar series on May 14, with Joon Han of Better San Diego presenting "Get Ahead by Giving Back." Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - April 25, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Travel Toward Wellness Gift Makes Mother's Day for Cancer Survivors a Special Celebration of Life
When Mom’s a cancer survivor, Mother’s Day is all the more precious – and deserving of a truly special gift and celebration. How about a Travel Toward Wellness (TTW) spa vacation or a shopping trip to Tuscany, Italy? Travel Toward Wellness is a unique travel company which... - April 25, 2010 - Travel Toward Wellness
Hollands Family Cheese Offers Award-Winning Marieke Goudas on Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store, is pleased to announce that it now distributes 10 varieties of Gouda cheese crafted by master-cheesemaker, Marieke Penterman of Holland's Family Cheese in Thorp, Wisconsin. - April 25, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Named a Top Woman-Owned Business
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that the firm has been named to Phoenix Business Journal’s Top Women-Owned Businesses List. Companies were ranked based on their 2009 local gross revenue. Phoenix Business Journal is a weekly... - April 25, 2010 - Abalos & Associates
Abrakadoodle's Kids' Imagination Project to Premiere at Art Whino Gallery
Children's art creations from around the globe will be exhibited at a special Abrakadoodle reception event on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Whino Gallery, National Harbor, Maryland. Event is open to the media and the general public. - April 24, 2010 - Abrakadoodle, Inc.
Condon and Collana Bring Unique Talents to Broaden Service Offering at Staple Salon, "Corto’s" in Hamburg
After a slew of changes in relocating, management, hiring new staff, and revamped promotional initiatives, Corto’s Salon and Seasons Spa announces a series of innovative product and service additions that are now available to the public. Corto’s has tapped two talented technicians to... - April 23, 2010 - Corto's Salon and Seasons Spa
Teres McClen Takes Eco-Luxury to the Derby
The McClen Fashion Group—an innovative, luxury, fine-living brand heightening awareness through ethical practices, procedures, products and services with the lowest impact to the environment—will join noted celebrities, athletes and community leaders at Ferdinand’s Ball to help... - April 22, 2010 - McClen Group
NAWBO San Diego Announces BRAVO! Award Nominees/ Winners Will be Announced at May 19 Event
NAWBO San Diego announced today the nominees for its six BRAVO! Awards. The winners will be announced at the dinner event, set for May 19 at the Courtyard Marriott Airport/Liberty Station. - April 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Vonja Gentle of Karat Gold Jewelers Announces New Store Opening in New York City
The Rio De Janeiro family-owned Jewelery Company has plans to opens a new store in downtown, NYC this summer. - April 22, 2010 - Karat Gold, Inc.
PsychTests Releases Results of a Gender Roles Study: Some Old Ways Die Hard
PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, released their Gender Roles Test in February 2010, with a separate version for men and women. According to their statistical results, while people are slowly adopting more modern views as to men and women's place in... - April 21, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
French-Speaking Markets Are Among the Top Three for Vietnam Tourism Sectors from Europe
Luxury Travel Company has named French Marie Garcia as its new Sales & Marketing Senior Executive. - April 21, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Olalah Njenga, YellowWood Group CEO, to Speak on Personal Branding to Dress for Success Professional Women's Group Members in Raleigh
CEO, marketing strategist and author Olalah Njenga speaks on “5 Keys to Personal Branding Success” to Dress for Success Triangle NC Professional Women’s Group members April 21st in Raleigh. - April 21, 2010 - YellowWood Group, LLC
New Book Helps Companies Find "Perfect Phrases for Writing Company Announcements"
"Perfect Phrases for Writing Company Announcements," by Linda Eve Diamond (Hollywood, FL) and Harriet Diamond (Atlantic City, NJ), is the latest in McGraw-Hill's "Perfect Phrases" series, offering hundreds of phrases for company announcements that stand out among the millions of messages that pass by our eyes each day. These company announcements are perfect for businesses large and small, and the book includes a special chapter for non-profits. - April 20, 2010 - Linda Eve Diamond, Ink
Kanya King MBE, Founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards, Mother and Entrepreneur Talks Exclusively to Total Franchise About Her Journey to Success
In an exclusive interview with Female Franchise, Kanya King MBE, founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards talks to about her journey on the road to success, how you juggle family and work aspirations and her plans for the future. - April 20, 2010 - TotalFranchise
TotalFranchise Celebrates International Women’s Day
Female Franchise, the leading online franchise resource is celebrating International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March, with a day full of celebrity interviews including Sarah Beeny. - April 20, 2010 - TotalFranchise
The Tsunami Mommy Announces a Mother’s Day Promotion to Help Mompreneurs Gain a Few Extra Hours
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Stephanie Lee of The Tsunami Mommy and Scratchpad Secretaries is helping Mompreneurs gain a few more hours in their day. For the next three weeks she is having a contest to win a virtual assistant for a day, “The Tsunami Mommy Babysits Your Business.” - April 20, 2010 - The Tsunami Mommy
Rachael Gavoni Pres. Of Scoop It Ice Cream Shops Announces Expansion of Operations
Scoop It, a premium ice cream shop opened another store located in Tampa. - April 19, 2010 - Scoop It, Inc
Rachael Gavoni Pres. of Scoop It Ice Cream Shops Announces First Franchises
The sweetest place in town announces the sale of first franchises. - April 18, 2010 - Scoop It, Inc
Linda M. O'Rourke a Local CPA Earns Exclusive “Accredited in Business Valuation” (ABV) Credential as Valuation Expert
Linda M. O’Rourke, a CPA valuation expert and principal of O’Rourke and Associates located in Clearwater, FL has recently been awarded the ABV Credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). The ABV Credential, established in 1998 by the AICPA, is granted... - April 16, 2010 - O'Rourke and Associates
Sarah M. Lewis, Principal of Aequitas Wealth Management, Honored by the Los Angeles Lakers and Comerica
Sarah Lewis, principal of Aequitas Wealth Management, received the Best of LA Women's Business Awards sponsored by the Los Angeles Lakers and Comerica. - April 16, 2010 - Aequitas Wealth Management
Nutricap Labs to Host Free GMP Webinar for Dietary Supplement Retailers
Leading vitamin and supplement manufacturer to lead presentation on how the final phase of integrating the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practice rule for dietary supplements could impact the current state of the dietary supplement manufacturing industry. - April 15, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Award-Winning Professional Real Estate Staging Expert Announces Home Staging Course Instructor Position with CSP International Training Academy
Kathleen Garvey, who is a nationally known leader in the real estate staging industry, announces together with CSP that she has been chosen as one of their top-level home staging course instructors. By teaching others how to create successful staging businesses, Garvey will help more individuals recover from the current economic challenges. - April 15, 2010 - Enhanced Interiors & Home Staging
Comfort Zone Laboratories Introduces Therapeutic Bubble Wave Device That Combats Dry Eye Syndrome with Proven Efficiency
It has been statistically tabulated that 70% of patients with dry eye syndrome have signs of meibomian gland diseases, for which finding relief is much more difficult. Blepharitis is a chronic disease for which there is no cure and requires long-term treatment to keep it under control. - April 14, 2010 - Comfort Zone Labs
Amazing Spaces Named Best of the Woodlands in Storage Category
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, was recently named The Best of the Woodlands 2010 winner in the Best Storage or Self-Storage category by WoodlandsOnline.com, a popular portal and guide for the community located north of Houston. The site, which averages over... - April 14, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Peaceful Media Joins Therapy in Transition as Social Media/Internet Presence Experts
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought on board a three-person team from Peaceful Media as the organization’s Social Media/Internet Presence Coaching Experts. - April 14, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
The FiberArts Cafe, a New Craft Shop in Downtown Bridgeton NJ
Downtown Bridgeton has another new business. The “FiberArts Café” opened its doors the first week in April on Commerce Street sharing space with Brenner's Brew. The shop will soon offer everything necessary for knitters, crocheters, scrapbookers, sewers. It already has yarns, threads, patterns, crochet hooks & knitting needles. The FiberArts Café is open Monday through Saturday. - April 13, 2010 - FiberArts Cafe LLC
Work at Home Jobs.org Serves Up 100,000th Work from Home Job to Become the World’s Largest Work at Home Job Search Engine
Work At Home Jobs.org became the largest work from home job search engine today when they officially served up their 100,000th work at home job. With over 1,000 new freelance jobs added every day from around the web, Work At Home Jobs.org aims to lower unemployment by connecting those in need of work with those in need of talent. - April 12, 2010 - Work At Home Jobs
Speaker Lineup Announced for Pink Ladder’s Step Up Conference in Las Vegas
Join Pink Ladder and African-American women from across the nation as they celebrate five years. - April 11, 2010 - Pink Ladder
Nannies International Inc. Honored
2010 Nebraska Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year - April 11, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
Exhibit Resources President Recognized at Enterprising Women 10th Anniversary Celebration
Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), a full-service exhibit design agency, has announced that Lana Calloway, president of the agency, was recognized as a previous winner of the Enterprising Women of the Year Award at the 8th annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Ceremony, held... - April 11, 2010 - Exhibit Resources
Open Mic and a Chance to Win 4 Hours of Studio Time from IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC
Virtual City News and Virtual City Radio by IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC hosts this event every Saturday. - April 10, 2010 - IN THE VIRTUAL CITY INC dba 2 HOT 4 AIRWAVES
Petit Confection to Launch at "The Sweetest Thing" Event; MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer to Serve as Event Partners
Petit Confection, a French inspired children’s clothing line, will debut at “The Sweetest Thing” party on Tuesday, May 4 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at beloved West Village eatery Sweetiepie. The event will be hosted by MAMAISTA, a daily e-newsletter for chic moms and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity, who raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research through nationwide bake sales. - April 10, 2010 - Petit Confection
VOIP Service Provider Enhances Service Offerings with Axacore’s FaxAgent Fax Solution
Axacore Provides GeckoTech with a Scalable and Reliable Fax Appliance. - April 09, 2010 - Axacore Inc.
Copious Publishing Author, Kijana Martin, Fills the Teen/Parent Communication Gap in the Unparalleled Young Adult Life Reference Book, "Real Life, Real Choices"
In an attempt to fill the gap, explain sensitive subjects with real life experience, or to be accessible when a parent or guardian isn’t, author, Kijana Martin has shared her life in a down to earth fashion to be referenced for a lifetime. - April 08, 2010 - Copious Publishing
New Villa Suites Open at ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’ in the Cook Islands - Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa is the latest 5 star luxury self contained accommodation on Rarotonga and today proudly announces the opening of five brand new one bedroom Villa Suites at the property. Complementing the existing five beautifully designed and appointed two & three bedroom villas, these new Villa Suites each feature their own pool in a private beachfront or garden courtyard setting. - April 07, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Expert Sheri Fisher Joins Therapy in Transition as Small Business PR and Marketing Coach
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Sheri Fisher on board as the organization’s Small Business PR and Marketing Coach. - April 07, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Freshly Baked Foiled Cupcakes (foiledcupcakes.com) Now a Selling Phenomenon at Upscale Chocolate and Wine Lounge
Chicago's northwest suburban community can now indulge in cupcakes and chocolates. Foiled Cupcakes of Naperville gives Anna Shea Chocolates' patrons in South Barrington yet another reason to stop and stay at their chocolate bar's new lounge salon. - April 07, 2010 - Foiled Cupcakes
Tough Times Call for Remarkable Prospecting and Sales Skills
Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling is relaunching the intensive group coaching program Cold Calling College Live. The program helps participants prospect fearlessly and open doors to new selling opportunities—even in a difficult economy. - April 07, 2010 - Wendy Weiss
DW Virtual Services Offers Affordable Solutions for Administrative & Marketing Needs
Woman-Owned, Virtual Assistant Service Company Launches - April 07, 2010 - DW Virtual Services
First Pakistani Woman CEO Aims to Start a Peaceful Revolution with Her Films
Saman Hasnain Heads Up Fast Growing International Film Company with the Release of 10 Films in 2010. - April 06, 2010 - WIN Program
The Kopley Group Hires New Vice President
The Kopley Group, a Chicago based, nation - wide company hires a Vice President for the Real Estate Brokerage Division of the company, Kopley Partners. - April 05, 2010 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Mindmapping Training Event
Join the members and guests of FEWJapan for a special productivity workshop. The guest speaker is Ivan Vanjan, a neuroscientist who will share theories and techniques for using mindmapping effectively. - April 05, 2010 - FEWJapan
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization and the Entrepreneur’s Association of Tokyo Present: Women Have Talent
Join the members and guests of FEWJapan for the April 2010 meeting on Thursday April 8, 2010. Women Have Talent will give members a chance to cheer on, learn about and network with another current and aspiring female entrepreneurs. FEW is co-hosting the event with Entrepreneur's Association of Japan http://www.ea-tokyo.com. It will be open to male guests. - April 05, 2010 - FEWJapan
Organize Your Environment Organizes Web Presence
Professional Organizer Streamlines Web Site and Increases Internet Conversions - April 05, 2010 - The Simpler Group, LLC
Dental Office in Fairfield, CT Now Accepts Husky for Children
Dr. Mariana Conant a Fairfield Connecticut Dentist is now accepting State of Connecticut - Children Husky program at her office. - April 04, 2010 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
ConsignmentChic.com Founder, Tracy True Dismukes, Named as Finalist for the NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award
Wells Fargo and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) name ConsignmentChic.com founder, Tracy True Dismukes, as a finalist in their annual Trailblazer Award. - April 04, 2010 - Consignment Chic
Iconic Luxury Baby Bedding Designer Nava Writz Re-Joins Forces with Allison Dawn Public Relations
Baby Bedding and Nursery Accessories design company, Nava’s Designs, re-signs with longtime public relations firm, Allison Dawn PR. - April 01, 2010 - Nava's Designs
Karen Albright of BodyLase Skin Spa Releases Podcast on Laser Hair Removal
BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com) has announced the release of a podcast describing laser hair removal. In the podcast, Karen Albright, president of the medspa, explains the laser hair removal process, how it works and the expected results. Quotes: “We were recognized by Citysearch... - April 01, 2010 - BodyLase