Women in Business News
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Long Island Feng Shui Business Receives GreenAmerica Seal of Approval
Luminous Spaces Feng Shui receives a seal of approval from GreenAmerica's Green Business Network. - August 27, 2009 - Luminous Spaces
Michelle Obama’s Turquoise and Pearls at Sotomayor’s Reception Fuels Sales at CathayGems.com
At the existing economy climate, every bit helps, which is why www.CathayGems.com was so delighted to see their sales have been helped by Michelle Obama’s appearance at the recent reception for newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor. - August 26, 2009 - orientalpearls.net
Back to School and the Issue of Bullying
Almost 6,000,000 kids, nearly 30% of all children, are either bullied or are doing the bullying in this country. Now, for the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is stepping in with recommendations and tips to help all involved. The issue of bullying is at the heart of Megan Kelley Hall’s upcoming release The Lost Sister (Kensington, August 2009). - August 25, 2009 - Kelley and Hall Book Publicity
New York Fashion CEO to Kick-Off Professional Women’s Alliance Speaking Events
Kerry Bannigan, Founder and CEO of Nolcha: fashion business network, talks to aspiring business women. - August 24, 2009 - Nolcha
Nature Maiden Representatives Wanted
Connie McCaffery, the creator of the Nature Maiden product line is currently looking for Sales Representatives in her area. - August 22, 2009 - NatureMaiden.com
Beautorium.com Features Exclusive Interview with Trilogy Founder Sarah Gibbs
Beautorium, the online marketplace for the planet's premier collection of natural and organic beauty care, features an exclusive interview with Sarah Gibbs, Trilogy founder and co-director. In the interview, Gibbs discusses how she and her sister Catherine de Groot combined their commitment to... - August 20, 2009 - Beautorium
Enterprise Solutions Firm President Raising $5000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Enterprise Solutions Firm President to compete in the Escape to Miami Triathlon and 4 other races before the end of 2009, donating all fundraised money to the Alzheimer’s Association. - August 20, 2009 - Enterprise Solutions Firm
Aquage Master Class Academy in Miami
Aquage Master Class Academy is an advanced 2-day hands-on, intensive, interactive educational experience designed to elevate hairdressers haircutting, hairdressing, visual communication and business skills. New format in Miami, FL on November 8 - 9, 2009. Go to www.aquage.com/academy to register now. - August 19, 2009 - Aquage
Health Care Turnaround Author Launches Book Cover Design Competition
Global competition begins to find grab-me-off-the-shelf book cover design for new book, Stop the $,$$$,$$$,$$$ Bleeding: How You and Me can Turnaround Health Care Costs Now. - August 18, 2009 - theStrategist, LLC
Gabriele Charity Has Been Awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists
Gabriele Charity, a Sarasota Realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed... - August 17, 2009 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
Family Pride Jewelry - When You Have Someone Special to Boast About
Imagine the pride of a parent or grandparent whose son, daughter or grandchild is a doctor, lawyer, teacher or hero. You want the world to know how proud you are but exactly how do you tell your story? A new personalized fashion accessory line, Family Pride Jewelry, enables all family members to... - August 13, 2009 - Family Pride Jewelry LLC
Miss Go Getter Launches in the Tampa Bay, Florida Area
Kim Carlisi is excited to announce the launch of a new business venture in the Tampa Bay Florida market, Miss Go Getter, a concierge service providing much needed services in the Tampa Bay area. “At Miss Go Getter we handle the details that you don’t have time for”, Kim Carlisi, CEO, Miss Go Getter. - August 13, 2009 - Miss Go Getter
The Mom Entrepreneur August Teleseminar
How to Grow Your Business and Achieve Work/Life Balance. - August 13, 2009 - The Mom Entrepreneur
Misha Media Photography / Michele Rivera Wins Accolade of Excellence in the 2009 WPPI Print Competition
Michele Rivera of Misha Media Photography wins Accolade of Excellence from WPPI. - August 12, 2009 - Misha Media Photography
Taste of Crete’s New Website Up and Running with Wide Array of Greek Products
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece has their new website up and running with a wide array of natural, organic, and artisan Greek products. - August 12, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Indiana-Based Hartman Inventory Expands Service Nationally
Husband and wife team, Mike and Cindy Hartman, began their business in 2005 and have expanded their inventory service to meet a growing need. When people call, the Hartman's no longer restrict their service to Indiana. - August 11, 2009 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Cherie Concannon Headlining the Leicestershire Women in Business Lunchtime Meet in Aid of LOROS at the Premier Inn, Leicester, 24th September
Cherie will be headlining the Leicestershire Women in Business Lunchtime Meet in aid of LOROS on the 24th September. The event will provide an opportunity for women in various sectors to meet and learn about the fundraising efforts of other women in the county. Cherie will be headlining the event with her unique brand of leadership coaching, providing insight into her take on women in business - August 10, 2009 - Cherie Concannon Executive Coaching
Cherie Concannon Invited to Present at "It's a Mans World" 9th September – Hogarth Hotel, Solihull
Cherie Concannon, founder of CCC Inspirations, has been invited to present at The Hogarth Hotel in Solihull on Wednesday September 9th. During her talk, Cherie will provide insight into her take on Women in Business and discuss her ideas put forward in her new book '7 Golden Rules for Women to Succeed in a Male Dominated Environment'. - August 10, 2009 - Cherie Concannon Executive Coaching
Peace Love World Featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance
Peace Love World is a featured designer on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. In early July, contestant and Miami resident Jeanine Mason chose the Miami-based clothing brand, created and designed by Alina Villasante, as her designer of choice for the show. Peace Love World designer Alina... - August 07, 2009 - Peace Love World, LLC
2009 Business Women's Forum in Hartford, September 29th
Robin Roberts, “Good Morning America” Anchor and ESPN Reporter Keynote Speaker - August 07, 2009 - Business Women's Forum
Allison Dawn Public Relations Launches New Website and Logo
Allison Dawn PR launches a new website to showcase their media placements, press release services and marketing services. - August 06, 2009 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
Social Media Workshop Caters to Time-Strapped Business Women
An upcoming workshop, Social Media Jumpstart for Women Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, is catering to time-strapped business women who want to better understand and maximize their use of social media. It will also focus on time management, work-life balance and avoiding social media overload. Hosted by Public Square Communications, the event will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Haworth, Inc., in Washington, D.C. - August 06, 2009 - Public Square Communications
Leslie Pogue, Personal Life Trainer and Creator of Conversations With Myself to Host “No Psycho Babble” on VoiceAmerica’s Variety Radio Network
Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB:MDVX - News), Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, today announced that Personal Life Trainer and author, Leslie Pogue will host No Psycho Babble, a new radio program on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel... - August 06, 2009 - Conversations With Myself
Salon Beauchesne Named One of the "Top 100 Hottest Salons in America"
Je Beau International announced today that their subsidiary; Salon Beauchesne, has been named to the “Top 100 Hottest Salons in America” by Salon City Magazine of Beverly Hills CA. Salon Beauchesne has been a driving force on the East Coast in the world of Style & Fashion and has... - August 05, 2009 - Je Beau International
Frontline Source Group, Texas' Premier Temporary Staffing and Direct-Hire Placement Agency, Announced This Week That It is Relocating Its Office in Sugar Land, Texas
Frontline Source Group, Texas’ premier temporary staffing and direct-hire placement agency, announced this week that it is relocating its office in Sugar Land, TX. The company that has won "#1 Best Places to Work," two years in a row, by the Dallas Business Journal and winner of the... - August 05, 2009 - Frontline Source Group
Innovative Yoga Mat Provides a Cleaner, Safer, More Effective Workout
Stick-e Brands' patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Mat with 3 in 1 strap combines a hygienic solution with utilitarian practicality for a safer, cleaner, and more effective Yoga experience. Yoga has been around for centuries and the yoga mat has virtually remained unchanged with the exception of color, thickness and type of rubber. However, the new patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Mat with 3 in 1 strap from Stick-e® Brands has several innovations proving that everything can be improved upon. - August 04, 2009 - Stick-e Products LLC
Young Business Woman Continues to Strive in the New York Fashion Industry
Kerry Bannigan, CEO and founder of Nolcha, learns recession survival and aims to inspire young business women. - August 04, 2009 - Nolcha
Introducing Jacksonville's First Video Dating Service
VideoSingles.net launches video-dating site for Northeast-Florida singles. A new dating website launched today offering a different approach to online dating for Northeast-Florida singles. VideoSingles.net offers members a peek at other local singles through video interviews completed by each member before joining and allows members to set up dates through the website. VideoSingles.net is preparing for their first Speed/text dating party in the local area. - August 03, 2009 - Video Singles, Inc.
NuU Medspa Steps Into Fashion with Maison De Couture Trunk Show in Chicago
Priscila Rodriguez, Founder of Maison De Couture (French for ‘House of Fashion’) and NuU Medspa gather with other designers and vendors to promote local Indie designers and image consulting services for men and women this month. NuU Medspa convenes with small to large business owners... - August 01, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Mary Cantando Travels to Belarus to Help Women Start New Businesses
Mary Cantando, Triangle author and a nationally-recognized growth expert on women business owners (www.WomanBusinessOwner.com), will travel to Minsk, Belarus on July 29 on behalf of the United States State Department. While in Minsk, Cantando will work with women in outlying regions who want to... - July 29, 2009 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
ProperForm Private Fitness Expands Services, Adds Staff, to Offer Healthy Transitions for Women Program
The popular South Beach private gym announces a new diet and exercise program designed specifically for the needs of women forty years of age and older. - July 28, 2009 - ProperForm Private Fitness
Willow Creek Association’s Leadership Summit 2009 — CCN Edition Via Satellite. Summit Faculty to Include Tony Blair and Bono.
On August 14 and 15 leaders throughout North America will have an unprecedented opportunity to hear a world class line-up of global leaders at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2009 — via satellite on CCN. Willow Creek Association (WCA) has partnered with Church Communication Network (CCN)... - July 28, 2009 - Live Oak Community Church
NewHomeBuyerDeals.com Finds Niche in New Home Marketing
NewHomeBuyerDeals.com is a brand new website where homebuyers and Real Estate Professionals can find information about Florida new home builders. The website displays Florida new home builder ads in the same fashion as your local paper, but the new home ads are always available, and each ad clicks-through to the home builders’ website. NewHomeBuyerDeals.com has received a great reaction from homebuyers, real estate professionals, and home builders. - July 28, 2009 - NewHomeBuyerDeals.com
CEShoppes Commissions Art Glass Awards for Toyota
Toyota Motor Sales selects CEShoppes to create one-of-a-kind art glass awards to recognize its Customer Services Advisory Board. - July 28, 2009 - Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc
Enterprising Women Names New Members to National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Mary Ardapple Dierker, Nancy Freeman Balkcom, Elaine Buxton and Tanya Matthews as Enterprising Women National Advisory Board members. Ardapple is the owner of Apple’s Bakery Northside... - July 26, 2009 - Enterprising Women
Women on the Rise National Tour Presents on September 12, 2009: "From Crisis to Opportunity- Coming Out of This Recession on Top"
Learn from dynamic women who have risen above life's adversities how to thrive in a declining economy by developing leadership skills, overcoming dysfunctional relationships, acquiring financial savvy and peace of mind. - July 25, 2009 - Hope Teddy Bears
Women of the World and NuU Medspa Meet to Make a Difference
Women of the World part of World Trade Center Illinois, and NuU Medspa join forces at Fashion Face Forward, Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the Union League Club, Chicago, to promote women entrepreneurs and organizations through global relationships. Fashion Face Forward is one of the many events put... - July 23, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
NAWBO San Diego Installs 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The 2009-2010 NAWBO San Diego Board of Directors was installed at the group's July 15 lunch meeting. - July 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
LamanBlu Releases Its Spring / Summer 2010 Photo Album
LamanBlu releases its Spring / Summer 2010 Collection. This eco-conscious designer clothing line for children is showing an expanded collection for spring, including bamboo knits, washable linen and stretch cotton sateens. - July 22, 2009 - LamanBlu
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins CNBC Arabian Property Award
There’s positive, upbeat news for the property profession this week as the results of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 in association with CNBC Arabiya have been revealed. Rightly proud of its success, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is delighted to announce that it has won an award in the... - July 21, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Why US Military Families in Germany Are Turning to 92655 Concierge
100% owned and operated by military spouses, 92655 Concierge offers home and lifestyle solutions to American soldiers and spouses in the fast-growing community of Grafenwoehr, Germany - July 21, 2009 - The Military Concierge Company
Bridge Communication Gap Between and Among the Generations with Poetry
Maryland author, Jessica Laguerre, has written a rhyming poetry book covering such topics as: romance, relationship woes, child-rearing, work-place issues and many others. The title of the book is Plain as Sand. - July 20, 2009 - Penaura Publishing Company
Lisa Batcheller, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Stay at Home Interviews on “Coping with Caregiving” Radio Program July 18 at 3:30 p.m. PT, 6:30 p.m. EST
“There has never been a more rewarding experience than caring for family members. However, today, 75% of family caregivers of seniors also have children at home. Many of these family caregivers either work full- or part-time,” explains Batcheller. “With the instability of our... - July 18, 2009 - Stay at Home
Jennifer Samples is Named Chief Operations Officer of LazBro, Inc.
LazBro, Inc. has named Jennifer Samples as the agency’s Chief Operations Officer. Samples joined LazBro, Inc. in 2008 as SVP, Media Director. Most recently she was SVP, Digital Marketing at TargetCast tcm in New York overseeing all digital strategy for clients such as Expedia.com,... - July 18, 2009 - LazBro, Inc.
New Printer Arrives at Sign-A-Rama Downtown with Exceptional Capabilities; Fujifilm Acuity HD 2504 is Only Printer of Its Kind in Region, Only Fourth in Nation
Sign-A-Rama Downtown – located at 909 East Market – has a new printer capable of printing on anything. And, they do mean anything. Sign-A-Rama Downtown’s Fujifilm Acuity HD 2504 is the only printer of its kind in the region and only the fourth installed in the... - July 16, 2009 - Sign-A-Rama Downtown
Sign-A-Rama Downtown of Louisville Donates Signage to 45 Non-Profit Groups
Sign-A-Rama Downtown of Louisville, KY has announced it will give away or discount nearly $20,000 worth of signage. Forty-five non-profit organizations were chosen to receive the grants as part of Sign-A-Rama Downtown’s third annual Signs of Support program. The recipients were treated to a... - July 16, 2009 - Sign-A-Rama Downtown
ComTree Consulting Releases Free Report for Abused Women
ComTree Consulting announced today the release of their new free report for victims who may be suffering from abuse. This report is available through their website (http://www.comtreeconsulting.com/Free_Stuff.html). - July 15, 2009 - ComTree Consulting
Free Teleclass Reveals 6 Steps to Getting More Leads, Clients, and Results with Social Media Marketing
Participation in social networks continues to grow at a frenetic pace in 2009, and success-minded professionals are hungry for short cuts, straight-shooting advice, and results for their efforts. To meet that need, social marketing firm Epiphanies, Inc. is hosting a free teleclass, "The 6-Step Social Media Kick Start: How to Get More Leads, Clients, and Results (and Have a BLAST Doing It)," Wed. July 15th, 2009 at 1pm EST. Register at http://www.EpiphaniesInc.com/SocialMediaKickStart.php. - July 14, 2009 - Epiphanies, Inc.
EmpowHer Institute Announces Executive Appointments
Betty LaMarr, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EmpowHer Institute announced the appointments of Claudia Johnson and Dr. Reri MacLean to the positions of President and Board Secretary, respectively. - July 13, 2009 - EmpowHer Institute
Geralin Thomas - Chix in Business - Social Networking Featured Member of the Month - July 2009
Chix in Business - Social Networking featured member of the month is Geralin Thomas. Geralin a member of Chix in Business is the owner of Metropolitan Organizing ® LLC. Metropolitan Organizing ® LLC focuses on SOHO (small office, home offices) and residential organizing for small business owners. She trains new organizers and those who wish to become professional organizers. - July 13, 2009 - Chix in Business, Inc.