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.
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
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
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
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
Volunteers from the Home Depot, KaBOOM!, New Economics for Women, Child Care Resource Center Join Forces to Build a New Playground in One Day
This Thursday 200 Volunteers will be working hard to complete a KaBOOM! playground in just one day. Built in NEW’s Tierra del Sol, award winning mixed-use master planned community in Canoga Park and located in one of the poorest areas in the San Fernando Valley the, the project was built on an abandoned five-acre site that was once a city-owned. Many City of Los Angeles elected officials confirmed to appear and lend support. - July 28, 2010 - child care resource center
Exciting News from Women in Crime Ink
Legal analyst Anne Bremner and body language guru Dr. Lillian Glass join Women in Crime Ink, the blog the Wall Street Journal calls "worth reading." - July 28, 2010 - Women in Crime Ink
NAWBO SD Donates $1,500 to City College
NAWBO San Diego donated $1,500 to City College to fund three $500 scholarships for women business students. The money was raised at a silent auction held in conjunction with the chapter's annual signature event, the BRAVO! Awards. - July 28, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Ego Salon & Studio Empowering Women of Chattanooga
Chattanooga's Chante D. Newcomb offering hair cutting on a sliding scale to women looking for employment, in the local area. Located inside her ego salon & studio the first Monday of each month by appointment. The first event is scheduled for Monday August 4, 2010. With 4 slots available each session, Chante is working closely with local area non profits to provide referrals to her Cherish Studio. If your non profit provides services to empower women, please contact Chante at ego salon & studio. - July 27, 2010 - ego salon & studio
FAST Company Most Influential Person on the Internet
FAST Company is looking for the most influential person on the internet. The power of social media can be a social call to action... Let's have Prashanth, an 11 year old abused, abandoned and now sponsored child in India become that person. We can use his story to bring attention to the 138M homeless children in the world. Support Prashanth: http://fcinf.com/v/appe. - July 26, 2010 - Nelson Cohen Global Consulting
Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Two CPEhr Employees as “Women Making a Difference”
Two CPEhr employees are recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 9th annual Women Making a Difference competition for the corporate and community contributions. - July 24, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
NAWBO San Diego Installs 2010-2011 Board of Directors
NAWBO San Diego installed its 2010-2011 board of directors at its July 21 lunch meeting. - July 24, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
The W.A.D. Group is Proud to Announce the Launch of MoneyNYC.com, a Collaboration of Multiple Financial Service Providers
The W.A.D. Group has announced that it has launched it's new financial services website, www.moneynyc.com. MoneyNYC.com combines multiple financial services in one place to serve individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs. - July 23, 2010 - The W.A.D. Group, LLC
No-Ad Website Promises Women Entrepreneurs Help, Advice
Exit Promise, LP announces the launch of ExitPromise.com, a new website designed exclusively to benefit women entrepreneurs. It's three-fold aim is to save women entrepreneurs time by offering entrepreneurial resources from various experts in the field, by sharing knowledge on how to grow and sell... - July 23, 2010 - Exit Promise, LP
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Women on Board Workshop July 24
Dana Jennings, CEO of The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS), a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide, has announced that the organization will host a Women on Board workshop for women interested in appointments to boards and... - July 23, 2010 - NCCWPS
NAWBO San Diego welcomes Its 100th member
NAWBO San Diego welcomed Karen Hutchens of Hutchens PR as its 100th member. - July 22, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
New E-Commerce Website Supports Mom-Inventors and Small Businesses
BerryBestMoms.com is the web’s first independent website for Mom-Invented Products. - July 21, 2010 - BerryBestMoms.com
Marc Ecko & koi Team Up to Launch New Designer Scrubs Collections
Marc Ecko Enterprises and koi, a leading maker of designer scrubs, are partnering to launch two new lines of designer scrubs under the Ecko Unltd. and Ecko Red brands. The new scrub collections will be available for the Spring 2011 season. - July 20, 2010 - koi Design LLC
Stefani Carter Near Top of All Texas GOP Challengers, Virtually Ties Incumbent
Republican State Representative Candidate Stefani Carter raises nearly $200,000 in the first half of 2010, making her one of the top three GOP challengers in Texas. The other two top GOP fundraisers were Austin-area candidates whose numbers were bolstered by runoff elections in... - July 19, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
Simplifast 100% Natural Lemonade Diet Now at H-E-B in Texas
Simplifast Detox Diet drinks found another great home on the shelves of H-E-B Stores in Texas. H-E-B being recognized for its fresh food, quality products, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, makes this a great match for success. - July 17, 2010 - Simplifast, LLC
Sanford Rose Associates - Beachwood Announces Natural Products Practice
Sanford Rose Associates - Beachwood announces Executive Search and Recruitment practice focused on the Natural Products industry. - July 17, 2010 - Sanford Rose Associates - Beachwood
Soul Centered Health is Battling Obesity with Hypnotic Gastric Bypass
Clients undergo Hypnosis to simulate an actual Surgical gastric bypass and experience dramatic weight loss without pain or complication risk. - July 16, 2010 - Soul Centered Health
ViveVita, Maker of Bandette™ Sippy Cup Labels, Responds to Market Demand and Releases Bandle™ Baby Bottle Labels
Robyn Pellei, mother of 9 young children and founder and CEO of ViveVita, announces the release of Bandle™ baby bottle labels. These fit standard sized baby bottles as well as smaller diameter bottles such as Dr. Brown's. "Bandette™ Sippy Cup Labels were designed for larger diameter and standard sized children's drink cups, but that left a gap for the smaller bottles. Bandle™ baby bottle bands fill that gap for our customers." --Robyn Pellei, MompreneurPlus9, CEO of ViveVita, llc. - July 15, 2010 - ViveVita, llc
Rhea Lana's to Hold It's First Sale in New Orleans August 5 - 7
Children’s consignment sale new to New Orleans will offer name brand items, 70 percent of sales to consignors - July 13, 2010 - Rhea Lana's of New Orleans
Playing the Consumer Gives Business Owners Insight Into Customer Relationships Management
Queens Chamber Hosts Free Seminar on Winning New Customers and Keeping Present Ones How quickly we forget. Business owners who expect to be treated as valued customers when spending their hard earned dollars are often the biggest offenders when it comes to treating their own customers with... - July 08, 2010 - access.office inc.
Entrepreneur Stephanie Tillman Celebrates 8 Years of Freedom from Homelessness, Company Growth
Eight years ago, Stephanie Tillman was homeless. Today, she is the CEO of a company that is exploding across the Kansas City area. - July 08, 2010 - Crossover Graphics
Chief Virtual Officer Trains Virtual Assistants in Vancouver at The Network Hub
The Virtual Assistant industry is rapidly growing. Newer virtual assistants need additional training and education to grow their businesses. They can now receive this training in their area at virtual coworking offices. - July 06, 2010 - Chief Virtual Officer
Fashion Show Hosted by Classy Meets Magic, Inc.
Classy Meets Magic Fashion Show is a classy entertaining event. There will be free Giveways by Ardyss International, Free Intermission Makeover, and more. Grand Prize Raffle will be a Juicy Couture purse filled with exclusive prizes, perfume, and a $100 Visa Gift Card. Doors open at 6PM and the show starts at 7PM. - July 02, 2010 - Classy Meets Magic, Inc
NAWBO San Diego's July Meeting Features BRAVO! Award Winners, Board Installation
The July 21 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting will feature a Q&A session with the 2010 BRAVO! Award winners as well as the installation of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors. Online registration is available at nawbo-sd.org. - July 02, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Women's Empowerment Tour to Provide $25,000 in Startup Grants to Women
Tour to bring Grant Writing instruction, resources, funding and information to women in communities across the country. - July 01, 2010 - The KARS Consulting Group, LTD
Dr. Leigh-Davis Wears Many Hats, But is Most Looking Forward to Taking the Helm at Confidence Magazine
In addition to being a law professor and hosting a weekly radio show, Dr. Leigh-Davis is to be editor-in-chief of Confidence Magazine. - June 29, 2010 - Confidence Magazine
Accomplice Press, LLC Makes an Announcement About the Curvalicious Writing Contest and Their Participation as Industry Professionals at RomCon in Denver This July
Accomplice Press announces there are no winners for the Curvalicious writing competition. There were numerous entries, but only one writer grasped the publisher's concept of who a Curvalicious heroine really is. Unfortunately, after some research Accomplice Press found that the winning entry was un-publishable because of undisclosed contractual reasons. The partners are looking forward to new opportunities and will attend Romcon in Denver, along with their best selling author Delinda Jasper. - June 28, 2010 - Accomplice Press, LLC
Local Business Woman Set to Teach
Get registered for Beginner QuickBooks® Training and check out other business classes coming up. - June 24, 2010 - The Roper Group Inc dba Roper Bookkeeping
Junior League of Long Island Names New President
The Junior League of Long Island (www.jlli.org), a nonprofit organization of women volunteers, today announced that Shelley Wojtkiewicz has been appointed President for the upcoming year. The office of the Junior League President is an annual appointment by the JLLI Board of Directors. - June 23, 2010 - The Junior League of Long Island
National Concierge Association Holds 12th Annual Conference for Hospitality Professionals
The National Concierge Association (NCA), a non profit-network organization for Concierge of all types and hospitality industry professionals will be holding their 12th annual conference August 16-18, 2010 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The three day event features a variety of... - June 20, 2010 - National Concierge Association
Care2Learn Founder Laura Grey More Wins American College of Healthcare Administrator’s Education Award
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, is pleased to congratulate founder and online course author Laura Grey More on her receipt of the Education Award from the American College of Healthcare Administrators. The Education Award recognizes an individual for educational programs, seminars, or workshops that have made an outstanding contribution to education in long term care. - June 20, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Bum Boosa™ Bamboo Products Announces Tree-Free, BPA-Free Bamboo Bathroom Tissue
Bum Boosa™ Bamboo Products is pleased to announce the latest addition to their tree-free products made with the renewable, sustainable resource of bamboo – Bum Boosa™ Bamboo Bathroom Tissue. “This bathroom tissue takes being green to a whole new level,” said Bum... - June 20, 2010 - Bum Boosa Bamboo Products
Skin 2 Skin™ Care Makes Movie Debut and is Now Available at Launa Stone Medical Spa
Selected by Tana Lynn Moldavanos, founder of Tana Lynn Cosmetics and make-up artist to the stars, Skin 2 Skin™ Care, a collection of natural, certified organic and biodegradable skincare options for both men and women, will be used as the skincare line for the filming of the Lifetime Original... - June 18, 2010 - Skin 2 Skin Care