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.
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
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
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
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
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization November Event: Guest Speaker Chika Imakita, Marketing Manager UPS Japan
Ms. Imakita will share her experiences as an executive at a major international company in Japan. Event notice here: http://bit.ly/9G0ZFX - November 08, 2010 - FEWJapan
Fuentek President to Serve on North Carolina Governor’s Conference for Women Panel
Laura A. Schoppe to Discuss How She Built a Multimillion Dollar Business - November 05, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
The NCCWPS Partners with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Women’s Summit for Women on Board Workshop
Nonprofit Prepares Women for Elected and Appointed Offices Nov. 6 - November 05, 2010 - NCCWPS
Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Family Event to Benefit Three Non Profits in Need Compassion 2010 will host a family event with live music from local bands, activities for children, food, raffles and prizes throughout the day, silent auction and vendors. This first annual effort to raise funds for three faith-based Non Profits will take place at the Monastery, in Mesa on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - November 04, 2010 - Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill
On November 17, 2010, Tigerlily Foundation will hold its annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day on the Hill. Held on Capitol Hill, this event will bring to the forefront issues that affect young women’s breast health. - November 03, 2010 - Tigerlily Foundation
Enable America Supports NAWIC in San Antonio
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is encouraging participation in this week’s “Breaking Boundaries” women’s leadership conference sponsored by The National Association of Women... - November 03, 2010 - Enable America
Enterprising Women Welcomes Desirée Patno to Advisory Board
National Association of Women REO Brokerages President Added as Board Member - November 03, 2010 - Enterprising Women
Wiefling Consulting Launches "Scrappy Women in Business" to Give Voice to Women’s Stories Worldwide
Living Proof that Bending the Rules Isn't Breaking the Law Scrappy Women in Business is a guidebook to charting the tricky choices and situations that comprise a career path. Although some people make it look easy, the reality is that the path to success is often convoluted and messy. Told from... - October 31, 2010 - Wiefling Consulting, LLC
Natasha, the Chief Visionary is Highlighted as a Mover & Shaker
Natasha Davis Bowen referred to as the Chief Visionary attracts the attention of two magazines. Highlighted as one of the movers and shakers in business by one magazine and hailed as a mentor affecting change by another. The CEO of Visionary People says " I'm just doing what God appointed me to do." - October 30, 2010 - Visionary People
Jane Williams Wins 2010 Schwab IMPACT Leadership Award
Jane Williams, President and CEO of Sand Hill Global Advisors, has been honored with the prestigious Schwab IMPACT Leadership Award for 2010. - October 28, 2010 - Sand Hill Global Advisors LLC
ActionCOACH USA and Canada CEO Named Finalist for Coveted Stevie Award
Jodie Shaw recognized among elite businesswomen, honored by nomination. - October 28, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Amazing Spaces Completes Training and Earns the WomenCertified® Seal
WomenCertified today announced that Amazing Spaces® has earned the WomenCertified Seal and is specially qualified to provide an extraordinary level of sales and service to women. Amazing Spaces Storage Centers are top of the line with locations in Spring, Houston and The Woodlands, Texas. - October 28, 2010 - WomenCertified
PostcardMania Teams Up with ShoeDazzle.com and Rebecca Minkoff to Honor Women Business Owners
One Lucky Woman that Owns a Small Business Will Win Prizes for Both Her Business and Herself - October 27, 2010 - PostcardMania, Inc.
St. Elias Mines Ltd. Completes Independent 43-101 Technical Report on the Tesoro Gold Project, Peru
Lori McClenahan, President of St. Elias Mines Ltd. (SLI – TSX:V) (“St. Elias” or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that the Company has completed an Independent 43-101 Technical Report on the Tesoro Gold Project (the “Property”) located in southwestern... - October 26, 2010 - St. Elias Mines
Simpleton Solutions Wins Prestigious National Book Award
USA Book News today announced the winners of the annual Best Books Award. Simpleton Solutions’ offering, The Miserly Mind, 12½ Secrets of the Freakishly Frugal placed as a Finalist in the Personal Finances category. - October 26, 2010 - Simpleton Solutions
MyLLC.com® Offering Free LLC or Corporation Formations, and Free Copy of Limited Liability Companies for Dummies™ to Attendees at West Coast Franchise Expo November 5-7
MyLLC.com, the nation’s leading document filing and business entity Formation Company and authors of Limited Liability Companies for Dummies ™ will be offering visitors to their booth at the West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE) a Free LLC or Corporation formation certificate and a copy of... - October 26, 2010 - MyLLC.com
Jonäno "Stood Out from the Rest" at Green Initiative LA Fashion Weekend 2011 Organized by Showtime Series Star Mikey Koffman of the Real L Word
Eco fashion house Jonäno's Spring Summer 2011 Majorca Collection made its debut at The Green Initiative Humanitarian Fashion Show during Los Angeles Fashion Weekend Sunset Gower Studio runway event, where it was presented to Los Angeles's fashion elite and the spear-headers of the green and sustainable movement. - October 26, 2010 - Jonano
NuU Unlimited Provide Support with Attendance & Donation to Women of the World
NuU Unlimited supported Fashion Face Forward II, a fashion show luncheon with purpose and passion, Thursday, October 14, 2010. The event put on by Women of the World proved to be a successful day that offered award ceremony, luncheon and a local Chicago designer fashion show. Fashion Face Forward... - October 23, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Coaching Your Creativity Topic of Next Chamber's Women in Business Series
The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce announced the next speaker in the 2010-2011 Women Who Mean Business Series. The program features industry experts speaking on topics relevant to the female entrepreneur. The next program, Coaching Your Creativity, will be hosted on Wednesday, November 17, 2010... - October 22, 2010 - West Hartford Chamber of Commerce
Mizuho Brush Will Release Brand New Makeup Brush Lines for Professionals at Cosmoprof Asia 2010 15th Edition in Nov.10
Mizuho Brush Co., Ltd in Japan announces their 3rd exhibition with honor at the worldwide cosmetic exhibition, Cosmoprof Asia 2010 dating from 10 Nov. 2010 to 12 Nov.2010 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. - October 20, 2010 - Mizuho Brush Co., Ltd.
Enterprising Women Opens 2011 Enterprising Women of the Year Award Nominations
Magazine to Recognize Top Women Entrepreneurs - October 20, 2010 - Enterprising Women
DIDX and Mobile Monday at Gitex Conference 2010
Super Technologies, Inc. is participating in the annual Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) held in the United Arab Emirates 2010 for the sixth consecutive year where it is co-hosting the exclusive Mobile Monday and DIDX Dubai Desert Safari expedition with fifty of the world's most... - October 19, 2010 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Vincent Roa Selected as WWPR 2010 Woman of the Year Finalist
Donna Vincent Roa, Managing Partner & Chief Strategist at Vincent Roa Group, a Maryland-based eco-communications firm, has been shortlisted for the 2010 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award by the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR). Dr. Roa is among the three finalists for the award,... - October 18, 2010 - Vincent Roa Group LLC
Onmii Board Jewelry Organizer is Available in the United States Through Akel Ventures
Onmii has accessories lovers buzzing. The Onmii Board and Flowerbutton began when a frustrated Gry Wigre could not sort through her jewelry box, which had become an entangled mess of necklaces and unmatched earrings. With the help of industrial designer Johan Verde, the duo created a patented jewelry organization system. Onmii has partnered with Akel to make their products avaialble in the United States. - October 18, 2010 - Akel Ventures Inc.
Introducing Lovely Promenade, the place of lovely Shops and Pretty Places - New Advertising Forum Exclusive to Women in Business and Women Bloggers
Affordable Advertising with Value-Added Promotional Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs, Women in Business and Bloggers - October 17, 2010 - A Natural Perspective
Apps of All Nations Named as Finalist in 7th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Apps of All Nations LLC, a producer of international applications, was named a Finalist in both the Technology Innovator of the Year and Best New Company of the Year categories in the 7th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. - October 17, 2010 - Apps of All Nations
Premier C-Level Clubs Gain Popularity as Execs Seek Out Peers for Fresh Ideas
Executive leadership organizations like the Women’s President Organization, Young Presidents’ Organization and Vistage International create confidential, informative environments that lead to wealth creation and company growth. “Our meetings are about bringing the genius out of... - October 15, 2010 - WDM Group
Pink and White Are Part of Fall’s Colors for New Rochelle-Based Business
A&N Heating Oil is pleased to announce they have joined the fight against breast cancer in a very visible way. A&N, a family owned and operated heating oil distributor based out of New Rochelle, New York, has recently painted one of it’s delivery trucks pink and white in hopes of... - October 15, 2010 - A&N Heating Oil
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named to Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 Top Women-Owned Businesses List
Local Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Named One of the Triangle’s Top Women-Owned Businesses for Second Consecutive Year - October 15, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Female Golf Sensation Zakiya "Z" Randall, Anthony Anderson and Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America Join Glow Media’s Inaugural Women’s Event at PGA Village
Glow Media - “Rethinking Your Possibilities” aims to increase diversity and participation in women playing golf. Zakiya “Z” Randall joins Glow Sports, a division of Glow Media, for the launch of its inaugural event at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., October 27-31, 2010. - October 14, 2010 - Creating Leaders In Sports Foundation
Australian Online Gift Registry Company, 'Thankyou' Pioneering a Global Trend Towards Online Cash Contributions for all Occasions
The internet has changed the way we do nearly everything in modern society, and one trend which has had surprisingly far-reaching impact is that of setting up an online gift registry for baby showers and weddings. In Australia, Thankyou Gift Registry is pioneering the new style of giving which... - October 13, 2010 - Thankyou Gift Registry Services
Wisconsinmade.com Contributes Support to Wisconsin Breast Cancer Recovery Organization
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. For the 10th year in a row, during the last week of October (Oct. 21 - Oct. 31), Wisconsinmade.com will donate 10% of its sales to the Wisconsin-based Breast Cancer Recovery Organization. - October 13, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Women on Board Workshop Hosted by The NC Center for Women in Public Service Oct. 23
Workshop Provides Introduction To Boards And Commissions Structures, Discusses Strategies For Securing Appointed Positions - October 13, 2010 - NCCWPS
Top-Ranked Female Racer Jennifer Jo Cobb Signs on to "The Ride," V1 Entertainment Films' New Professional Motorsports-Themed TV Series
Cobb to play herself in recurring role and will partner with Director Giancarlo Esposito of AMC’s “Breaking Bad” and Screenwriter Tony Sommo to lend authenticity to 2011 Replacement Series - October 12, 2010 - Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing
Lightworker and Singer Lia Scallon to Conduct Los Angeles-Area Events in October 2010
The Crystal Matrix Center will host Australia-based Lia Scallon in a special event with crystal skulls Jomcata Mayab and She-Shona; Scallon will also appear at Borders bookstore in Long Beach to support the U.S. introduction of her Sounds of Sirius 8-album series. - October 09, 2010 - The Sounds of Sirius