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.
All Dressed Up and Ready for Work
Moxxie Network and Dress for Success Come Together to Support Women Returning to Work - Networking, Presentations, Career Advice, Speed Coaching, Clothing Drive. - June 08, 2009 - Moxxie Network
Institute for Women Entrepreneurs’ Women’s Summit 2009, “The Power Within,” Set for June 18 Empowering Women in Business to Meet Today’s Economic Challenges
The Institute for Women Entrepreneurs is hosting the cross-cultural Women’s Summit 2009 at the Sheraton Park Hotel, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration for the full-day conference tailor-made with women entrepreneurs in mind is $129, including the “Leaders of Distinction Luncheon,” access to the business expo, business workshops, networking, and business matchmaking. Contact (714) 480-7458 or visit www.ociwe.org. - June 06, 2009 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Today Show Reinvention Expert Highlights June NAWBO San Diego Meeting
Eli Davidson, The Today Show's Reinvention Expert, will present Funky to Fabulous: Surefire Techniques to Reinvent Your Business, at the June 17 NAWBO San Diego meeting. - June 03, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
CP Environmental Group, Inc. Named to Pennsylvania’s Top Business List for the Third Consecutive Year
In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, recently named CP Environmental Group as one of the top businesses in the United States. - June 03, 2009 - CP Environmental Group
Enterprising Women Names New Members to National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Alison Woo, Lena Claxton, Nicolina A. Stewart and Jena Gardner as Enterprising Women National Advisory Board members. Woo and Claxton are new media experts for the Forbes.com business and... - June 03, 2009 - Enterprising Women
Lisa Pineiro of Technical Services Inc. Selected to Introduce President Obama
Technical Services Inc. (www.technicalservicesinc.biz), a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, has announced that Lisa Pineiro, president at the firm, was selected to introduce President Barack Obama during the 2009 National Small Business Week convention in Washington, D.C., May... - June 03, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Registration Opens for Business Women's Workshop: Seraphim Sphere
Karen Kleinwort, a Holistic Life Coach as well as CranioSacral Practitioner and Reiki Master, has a unique solution for business women – a powerful and empowering group coaching workshop. Kleinwort says registration opens June 1 for the group coaching series called Seraphim Sphere. - June 02, 2009 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Nature Maiden Announces the Release of New Products
Nature Maiden announces the release of new products to it's line. New products include All Natural Bug Repellents, All Natural Deodorants, Salt Scrubs, more Solid Lotion Bar Scents & Nasal Aromatherapy Inhalers. - May 31, 2009 - NatureMaiden.com
w2wlink Announces National Ascendancy Award Winners - Top Executive and Entrepreneur Business Women
w2wlink.com announces national Ascendancy Award recipients for women in business - executive women and women entrepreneurs breaking through the glass ceiling. Awards go to women who maximize career potential and women mentoring. - May 31, 2009 - w2wlink.com
Cxt Group, Inc. Celebrates Five Year Anniversary with Half Off Animation on New Web Site Design
CxT Group, Inc. celebrates its five-year anniversary with a fixed-fee custom website design package including a limited-time half-off animation promotion for first time customers. - May 28, 2009 - CxT Group, Inc.
Site Helps Women in Small Business Leverage Assets
Press Release outlines the purpose of WomeninJourney.com as well as the benefits for women in business and those who inspire to be. - May 28, 2009 - Women in Journey
Technical Services Inc. President Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, has announced that Lisa Pineiro, president at the firm and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has... - May 28, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Expansion Underway for Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network
The expanding Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network has completed the launch its second local chapter in Los Angeles, California. - May 28, 2009 - Onyx Six
Walk Tia's Way 5k
Battle the life threatening disease Cervical Cancer. 5k Fort Dupont Park Sept 19 2009 in Washington DC. Walk with them. info@tiasway.com. - May 27, 2009 - Tia's Way Inc.
Frolic with the Stars on Astroteaze: Zodiacts™ Celestial Lunar Tees
Wear the stars. Artist Donna McGarry joyfully presents her celestially inspired line of astrology t-shirts and paraphernalia. The whimsical lunar oriented tees can be found on cafepress.com/Astroteaze. Find your inner star in a reflective Pisces tee or jet with daredevil Andy Aries on a skate through the cosmos. - May 26, 2009 - Zodiacts
Introducing the World’s First Mobile Auto-Responder – MobiReply from markUmobile
Kim Dushinski, Author of The Mobile Marketing Handbook and Kathryn Rose, President of markUmobile will host a free teleseminar for Internet marketers on Tuesday June 2nd at 1pm EST to share the power of text messaging with savvy marketers. This teleseminar “Using Text Messaging to Build Your Internet Marketing Business” will cover how and why to integrate mobile text marketing with Internet marketing. - May 25, 2009 - markUmobile, LLC
Filipino Women Outperform Men in Business
Seven accomplished Filipinas will share their insights and life stories at the “Secrets of Millionaire Moms” seminar this June 20, 2009 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati City. - May 24, 2009 - LearningCurve, Inc.
BusinesSuites Rewards Can do Spirit with Can DO Award
Amidst global economic turmoil, BusinesSuites values strategic problem solving, creative solutions and “Can Do” spirit. - May 22, 2009 - BusinesSuites
New Book on Team Leadership Management Recently Named as Finalist in the Business and Career Categories of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
The 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards has named Your Guiding Genius: Building a World Class Team as a finalist in two categories, Business and Careers. The 2009 BookExpo America, the largest industry trade show in North America with thousands of attendees from all arenas of the book industry... - May 22, 2009 - Jay LaBonte
Entire Success
Following the launch of the Entire academy for Graphic Design the first commercially qualified apprentice has entered the workplace. - May 21, 2009 - Entire Marketing LTD
VABION LLC Establishes Social Media Subsidiary
LLC to be located in Atlanta, GA. - May 20, 2009 - VABION, LLC
Seattle Marketers to Get Expert Analysis in Optimizing Web Pages at LPO Training
MarketingExperiments’ Certification course to be held in Seattle, June 4, will train marketers in proven techniques. - May 19, 2009 - MarketingExperiments
Tampa Bay Small Business Jumpstart Contest Will Award Budding Entrepreneur $25,000 Prize
The Jumpstart package provides a wide collection of free start-up services to help a local victim of downsizing create their own small business. - May 16, 2009 - Heidelberg PR
ThinkFastMoveFaster.com Features Surfing Athlete
Social Media Site for Athletes Selects Julie Houston for Coveted Spot - May 16, 2009 - VABION, LLC
Breakup Recovery Goes High-Tech
BHG Books announces that author and online breakup expert Melysha J. Acharya has written the world's first truly interactive breakup book. The Breakup Workbook: A Common Sense Guide to Getting Over Your Ex, is now available on paperback from Amazon.com, for a suggested price of $13.95. - May 14, 2009 - Brokenheartedgirl.com
Free Special Report Reveals 37 Ways to Use Twitter to Boost Business Visibility, Revenue, and Results
A free, 19-page Special Report on Twitter helps CEOs, Online Media Producers, Marketing & PR Professionals, Brand Strategists, Coaches, Consultants, Imperfect-preneurs, Small Business Owners, Non-profits, and Thought Leaders tap into the power of social media marketing, at www.EpiphanesInc.com/twitter. - May 14, 2009 - Epiphanies, Inc.
1 Woman, 3 Concussions, 5 Charities and 16 Songs
Singer-songwriter, Laurie Lee Lewis has released a CD called One To One. Music that will inspire the heart and benefit animals, children, veterans of war, clean global water and cancer research. A project that took on a mystic of its own. - May 13, 2009 - Under The Rainbow Creations
"Secrets She Left Behind" Book Signing with Award-Winning Author Diane Chamberlain at Women Helping Women Business Expo in Raleigh, NC
Secrets, surprises, and suspense are hallmarks of Diane Chamberlain's novels. Meet the author at the Coffee and Contacts fundraiser for the Women’s Center of Wake County June 4th at the Shrine Club in Raleigh. - May 12, 2009 - Coffee and Contacts:Power Networking for Women
Aussie Mums Franchise Their Businesses on Mothers Day
On Mother’s Day while most mothers were being served breakfast in bed, three entrepreneurial Australian women are not only enjoying being pampered by their families for the day, but also taking much needed time out from their building ‘Mumpires’ as they expand their existing... - May 11, 2009 - The Creative Collective
Mother's Day Reflects Financial Lessons Learned
Bahiyah Shabazz discusses the pertinent lessons learned from your Mother figure. On Mother's Day discuss the importance of financial decisions. - May 10, 2009 - Shabazz Management Group llc
The Founder of The Organizing Zone to Serve on NAPO-NY Board of Directors; Stephanie Shalofsky Elected to Director of Marketing Post for the 2009-2010 Term
The Organizing Zone is pleased to announce that its founder, Stephanie Shalofsky, will serve as Director of Marketing for the New York chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers effective May 15, 2009. Prior to her nomination to the director’s post, Ms. Shalofsky had... - May 10, 2009 - The Organizing Zone
"Stepfamily Straight Talk" Seeks Corporate Sponsors
New talk show, seeking to help a segment of distracted learners become better-focused students, seeks corporate sponsors for broadcast airtime and website advertising. - May 10, 2009 - StepfamilySystems.com
VABION LLC Enters Social Media Arena
Launches Athlete Community Website www.ThinkFastMoveFaster.com. - May 09, 2009 - VABION, LLC
Plant City's Karen Gillman and Tampa's Intelligent Office Both Nominated for Small Business Leadership Awards
Gillman works for the Intelligent Office® franchise in Tampa, and both she and the company received nominations for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce annual awards. Gillman is a small-town girl whose life has unfolded in a series of successful benchmarks that led her to her leadership role today. - May 08, 2009 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
Prenatal Dance Fitness DVD
Prenatal Dance Fitness is a transformational wellness program safe for pregnancy, combining breath work, visualization, yoga, labor prep, mindful movement, graceful dance, energy work, baby bonding and relaxation. The DVD is easy to follow for those who are beginners and supportive and refreshing for those who are fitness enthusiasts, moms-to-be will feel balanced, beautiful and graceful as their belly grows and prepare for labor when the big day arrives. - May 08, 2009 - Jennifer Jimenez
Seeking to Gain Trichotillomania Awareness, Charlene Blacer Voted 2009 Notable Winner in Leading Moms in Business in StartupNation’s Competition
Charlene Blacer of The Secret Mane announces that it has been recognized as Notable Winner in the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation’s 2009 Leading Moms In Business Competition. The competition, sponsored by VerticalResponse, recognizes the achievements of mothers across the... - May 07, 2009 - HelpMe2Stop.org
Discountcell Inc. Granted NWBOC Certification
Discountcell Inc., one of the leaders in online cell phone accessory retail sales, has been certified as a woman owned business by the National Women’s Business Owners Corporation. This certification, combined with the previous Women’s Business Enterprise National Council certification... - May 06, 2009 - Discountcell Inc
Beautorium is Delighted to Announce the Arrival of Exuberance at the Online Natural and Organic Beauty Emporium
beautorium is partnering with Exuberance Beauty, a colorful, fun and positive organic skincare line that likes to remind us, “it’s all about love.” More than just skin care, each unique Exuberance package encourages us to celebrate our own unique beauty—and to keep smiling... - May 05, 2009 - Beautorium
The Most Recession-Proof Job for 2009
Comparing the current recession to earlier ones in history, including 1981-1982, 1990-1991, and 2001, only some employment sectors experienced no job loss. In studying this list, Kim MacGregor, a Perception Expert and co-author of the award winning women's gift book, Be...a Woman: expressions of life, reveals the one job that shares much of the same responsibilities as all the others combined. Motherhood. 5 Recession Proof Industries compared to Mom's job Responsibilities. - May 04, 2009 - Kim MacGregor
My Carseat Blankie® Voted One of the Top 200 Leading Moms in Business in Start Up Nation Competition
Baby King announced today that it has been recognized as one of the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation’s 2009 Leading Moms In Business Competition (http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-2009). The competition, sponsored by VerticalResponse, recognizes the achievements of... - May 04, 2009 - Baby King Company, LLC.
Dower and Associates, Inc. Hires Computer Network and Operations Manager
On March 1, 2009, Kyra Saling, BS joined Dower and Associates, Inc. as a Computer Network and Operations Manager. - May 04, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
IvanaJuliana, LLC Launches Their Cutting Edge and Fashion Forward Interactive Internet Shopping and Sharing Site, Hauteline.com
IvanaJuliana, LLC announces the launch of their dynamic and exciting new Internet site, Hauteline.com, with cutting edge technology offering women throughout the world the unique opportunity to shop along with sharing ideas, styles, life experiences and contests. On May 1, 2009 Hauteline.com will... - May 02, 2009 - IvanaJuliana, LLC
New Small Business Model Subject of Business Growth Workshop
Small businesses and corporate executives gather together for a 1-day intensive to discover a new model for leaders in the global marketplace. - May 02, 2009 - NMS Communications, LLC
NAMWOLF Reports Increase in Diversity Commitment from New York Public Entities
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms has reported an increase in New York Public Entities joining their Corporate and Public Entity Partnering Program. Corporate and Public Entity partners commitment 5% of their outside legal counsel budgets to using minority and women-owned firms. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Supports New York Governor’s Plan to Increase Number of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses on State Bond Deals
In February 2009, Governor David Patterson announced his administration’s plan to increase participation by minority and women-owned firms on state bond deals. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
WOAMTEC (Women on a Mission to Earn Commission to Earn Commission) Conference a Success
Hundreds of women gathered yesterday at Highland Manor in Apopka for WOAMTEC’s third empowering women seminar – WOAMTEC filled the venue to capacity. “We are pushing you out of your comfort zone,” WOAMTEC Founder and President, Kathleen Hawkins said to attendees after three... - May 01, 2009 - Women on a Mission to Earn Commission
Marketing Consultant Responds to Small Business Needs
Shoshanna Szuch responds to small business needs with her new company, Successful Visions LLC™, which provides marketing consulting plus development and implementation of marketing plans. - May 01, 2009 - Successful Visions LLC
VisionPoint Marketing Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com), has announced that the firm has been certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) (www.wbenc.org), in partnership with the Greater... - May 01, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
Mompreneurs(R) Name Elena Verlee as Their Official PR Blogger
Serial Entrepreneur Elena Verlee will provide PR coaching for the MompreneursOnline.com community, the premier site helping moms build their businesses and juggle families at the same time. - May 01, 2009 - PR in Your Pajamas
NAMWOLF Commends Wisconsin for Meeting Minority Business Goal
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms commends Governor Doyle for ensuring that the State of Wisconsin met the Minority Business Enterprise Program’s goal for 2008. - April 30, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms