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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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