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.
Career Development Expert, Kristina Schwende Joins Business Expert Webinars
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that career development expert, Kristina Schwende has joined their speaker portfolio. “Two of the most under-recognized, yet critical business skills are presentation mastery and business etiquette. Mastery... - October 10, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Process Management Expert, Colette Releford Joins Business Expert Webinars
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that process management expert, Colette Releford has joined their speaker portfolio. “Scalability and quality are two of the toughest challenges that business leaders face. Both are addressed by having a... - October 10, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Business Communication Expert, Sheri Jeavons Joins Business Expert Webinars
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that business communication expert, Sheri Jeavons has joined their speaker portfolio. “One of the biggest challenges that business professionals face is communicating their message with others. With more... - October 10, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Technology and Science Partner to Promote World Peace
Telecoms Visionary to Address Friends Forever Youth Leaders at the Museum of Science, Boston ; Influential Clean Energy Media Professional to Discuss the Power of Communication - October 09, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Winter Hats! New Winter Fashion This Fall & Winter
Online Retailer Delights Budget-Conscious Fashion Enthusiasts with Trendy Winter Hats - October 09, 2009 - Fashion Scarves and Shawls
Intuitive Concepts Receives 2009 Best of Columbus Award for Feng Shui Services
The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) has nominated Intuitive Concepts in 2009's Best of Columbus Award for Feng Shui Services. The company, established in 1998, is honored to have this title added to their yearly awards of excellence. - October 08, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
3N2 Partners with Fastpitch Softball Legend Michele Smith
3N2 recently announced a partnership with ESPN commentator and softball legend Michele Smith. Smith will serve as a senior advisor for 3N2’s full line of fastpitch softball cleats and performance wear. - October 07, 2009 - 3N2
Brand Experts Support Dedicated Entrepreneurs by Giving One Thousand Scholarships for BrandU's Business Profit System Curriculum
BrandU™ co-creators Kim Castle & W. Vito Montone will give one thousand lucky entrepreneurs a scholarship of BrandU's $7800 business building curriculum, the Business Profit System. In an all out social media campaign, business owners and entrepreneurs from around the world will submit their written and video testimonials as to why they feel they should receive the scholarship. To learn how to be considered to receive a scholarship visit: www.brandu.com/bps1000 - October 07, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC
Dr. John Gray Endorses Backwards in High Heels: A Woman's Guide to Succeeding in Business
Author of Men are From Mars, Women are from Venus values empowered message from entrepreneurs guide for women. - October 07, 2009 - Sheila Stewart International
National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants Names Spotlight Member for October
The online community of the National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants announced Michele Randolph of Gold Force Support as October's Spotlight Member. - October 07, 2009 - National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants
Ivy Exec is Elected Top Emerging Company in America
FundingPost announced this year’s winner of the Pitching Across America Competition. Ivy Exec was elected as the National Winner for 2009. The competition aims to identify the hottest emerging companies in the country, with angel investors and VCs providing their expert opinions. This is the 6th year of the competition. All previous years winners of the competition have gone on to successfully raise capital. - October 05, 2009 - Ivy Exec
Made Fresh to Order: Pure 100% Organic Skin Care for Baby to Adults
Today, the eco-conscious, savvy adult wants to nourish their body and maintain youth a more natural, healthy way. Olive’s Organic Botanicals was developed for these individuals. - October 05, 2009 - Olives Organic Botanicals
Brides and New Wedding Boutique Give Back to Breast Cancer, Through October & Beyond
In a bold effort to help the 1 in 8 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and the 1 in 100 men, this year, new online wedding boutique Orange & Blossom teams with couples to raise money toward a cure. Through October, with the purchase of any item that bears even a hint of pink,... - October 05, 2009 - Orange & Blossom
Online Application for Local Group Management Grouvia Launches Alpha 1 Release
Users of free group organizer and member tool Grouvia.com can now help design the final application. - October 04, 2009 - Grouvia
New Deals Make Gossimer Bigger, Better and Smarter
October is going to be hot with offers, extended support, and enhanced serviceability, as Gossimer has acquired HiTek Networks, and launched new and improved Support desk. The web hosting world is abuzz by the two important developments in Gossimer. - October 02, 2009 - Gossimer
T W Design Received National Re-Certification as a Women's Business Enterprise
T W Design, a 27 year old family owned and operated business specializing in design & construction for; exhibits, museums, corporate events, themed environments, retail and outdoor media, received national re-certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Council Southwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). - October 02, 2009 - T W Design
Desert Rose Design Wins Office Depot® Adopt a Small Business Contest
Desert Rose Design, a hybrid marketing and communications firm, has been selected as a Prize Winner in the Office Depot® Adopt a Small Business Contest. This contest awarded more than $1 million in prizes by recognizing 500 small businesses nationwide for their smart survival strategies. To... - October 02, 2009 - Desert Rose Design
NAWBO San Diego October Meeting Focuses on Branding
Branding guru Liz Goodgold will present "Create a Hot Personal Brand So Clients Choose You" at the October 21 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. More information and online registration are available at nawbo-sd.org. - October 02, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Women on Board Announce Date for Launch Event
Women on Board (www.nccwps.org), a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, will host the Women on Board launch event, to be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, at Meredith College Massey House, located at 3800 Hillsborough St. AT&T North Carolina will... - October 02, 2009 - Women On Board
Every Dog's Day Wins Best of Business Award
Every Dog’s Day Canine Resort & Day Spa has been named to Best of Business 2009 by the Style Publishing Group. Selected for its offering of unique services, customer care, and contributions to the local community, Every Dog’s Day will be featured in the Best of Business 2009 issue... - October 01, 2009 - Every Dog's Day Canine Resort & Day Spa
Intelligent Office of Garden City is Now NCBA’s Newest Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) is proud to announce that Intelligent Office of Garden City is their Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider for virtual office solutions and remote receptionist services. - October 01, 2009 - Slightly Mad
LicenZing LLC is Recognized as Women Owned Business of the Year of San Rafael, CA
Molly Robbins Entrepreneur honored by Women’s Initiative of Self -Employment - October 01, 2009 - LicenZing, LLC
New Grill Charms™ Pink Collection Will Help Fund Breast Cancer Research
Breast cancer survivor and grilling gadget inventor Leslie Haywood sets out to make a difference and raise awareness with The Pink Collection of her popular grilling accessory and gift item Grill Charms™. - October 01, 2009 - Grill Charms by Charmed Life Products LLC
Death and Taxes Lead Singer Jay Link Rocks the Detox
To shed his final 80 pounds in the next 8 months, Link has partnered up with a hot upstart beverage called Simplifast. Simplifast will help him quickly and safely accomplish a series of short liquid juice fasts each month. - September 30, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Bluegreen Office Opens as Businesses Ride Out the Economy and Support the Green Revolution by Using Virtual Support Services
With the current state of the economy, more and more entrepreneurs and business owners are looking for creative ways to cut back and still maintain day-to-day operations. For some, Colleen Serra, owner of Bluegreen Office Virtual Administrative and Creative Group, provides a solution to such a... - September 30, 2009 - Bluegreen Office Virtual Administrative and Creative Group
The Cypress of Raleigh Participates in Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk
Regina Driesbach, executive director of The Cypress of Raleigh (www.thecypressofraleigh.com), has announced that The Cypress will participate in the Triangle Memory Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Regency Park in Cary. The Triangle Memory Walk helps raise money and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and... - September 30, 2009 - Cypress of Raleigh
The Peanut Shell® Launches Its Designer Line of Front Carrier Covers, Offering Baby Sling Style
The Peanut Shell®, designer and manufacturer of industry leading parenting essentials including baby slings, nursing covers, swaddle blankets and front carrier covers, releases its newest product today, the Peanut Shell® front carrier cover; a new way to add a bit of fashion to your front carrier. - September 28, 2009 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
Regional Business Community Celebrates 7th Annual Erie Athena Awards
ATHENA International, Inc., National City, now a part of PNC, and the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership celebrated the seventh annual Erie ATHENA Awards during a luncheon held today at Mercyhurst College. The event paid tribute to the economic power and leadership of local women, and the... - September 28, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Women-Owned and Operated Koi Design LLC Sues Retailer Giant Mark’s Work Wearhouse for Allegedly Selling Knock-Offs of Its Designs
koi Design, LLC (“Koi”), a small women-run designer scrubs company, filed suit against Canadian retail giant Mark’s Work Wearhouse. The suit brought in federal court by the Santa Monica, California-based koi alleges that the retailer, with 330 stores in Canada and substantial sales in the United States, sold “knock-off” versions of its popular nursing scrubs. - September 27, 2009 - koi Design LLC
Babydollz Lingerie Inc, is Proud to Announce the Opening of It's Annual Halloween Costume Boo-Tique
Babydollz Lingerie Inc., Temecula, California's Premier Lingerie Boutique & Boudoir Photography Studio will be transforming into the Exclusive Babydollz Costume Boo-tique October 1st-October 31st, 2009. - September 27, 2009 - Babydollz Lingerie, Inc.
Dallas Summit Shows Entrepreneurs How to Turn Their Knowledge Into Cash
Coaching Millions Super Summit Oct. 23-25 attracts new and seasoned entrepreneurs from all over the world to learn how to market their knowledge. Forget the recession. Forget unemployment. With a few simple steps, you can become the millionaire you have always dreamed yourself to be. That’s the message attendees will hear at the Coaching Millions Super Summit in Dallas, Texas on Oct. 23, 24 and 25, in Westin Galleria. - September 26, 2009 - Coaching Millions
1stVA Launches Online in a Month Program, to Help Career Changers Make Quick Shift to Internet-Based Business
Many seasoned professionals are suddenly without a paycheck or any job prospects in the near future. Some may want to consult or start an online business, but don't know the ins-and-outs of building a web presence or internet marketing and social media. One Massachusetts company is addressing this need with Online in a Month, a unique program designed to get them up and running quickly. - September 25, 2009 - 1stVA Virtual Online Marketing Company
Sex Toy Party Company to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month Through Its Romance Home Party Consultants: Brown Bag Party Inc.
Brown Bag Party, a romance home-party company is set to distribute more than 7,000 Pink Breast Cancer Awareness bracelets in October. - September 25, 2009 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Graphic Design USA Selects ColtStrategies as a Winner in Annual Design Competition
Editors Recognize the “Best and Brightest” in National Design Competition - September 23, 2009 - ColtStrategies.com
Author and Execution Coach, Anna McCoy to Host Woman Act Now Connect-Working Meeting in DFW Metroplex
Woman Act Now is a movement of execution by women nationally and internationally who want to learn the art of getting life done. Coach Anna McCoy, Chief Encouragement Officer of Woman Act Now, an online and chapter-based organization is hosting a Woman, Act Now Connect-Working Monthly Meeting, September 25, 2009, at 6:30 PM at the estate of Anna and Richmond McCoy. Coach Anna will teach on “Closing the Execution Gap” from her newest book release, Woman, Act Now. - September 23, 2009 - Act Now, Inc.
Nu Yale Cleaners Receives Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
Jeffersonville-based Nu-Yale Cleaners has received a 2009 Indiana Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence during the annual Pollution Prevention Conference and Trade Show held Sept. 16 at Primo's West in Plainfield. Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Assistant Commissioner... - September 23, 2009 - Nu Yale Cleaners
NAWBO San Diego Announces October Seminar
Wealth Management and Your Business is the topic of the October NAWBO San Diego seminar. Members attend for free; the fee for visitors is $25. Pre-registration is required for this limited seating event at nawbo-sd.org. - September 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
SparkBase Welcomes Christine Primisch
Strong Demand Prompts Expansion of Client Services Team - September 21, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
The Post-Pregnancy Belly Band is the Latest Product in the Flats Belly Wraps™ Postnatal Abdominal Compression Lineup
Flats Belly Wraps™, innovative designers of medical post-pregnancy compression garments, releases its post-pregnancy waist belly band product today, the Flats Belly Wraps waist cincher. The postnatal belly band is for new moms that want to bounce back into pre-pregnancy shape. - September 21, 2009 - Flats Belly Wraps, LLC
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow Closes Their Doors as NuU Medspa Honors Upset Clients Treatments
NuU Medspa, the leading aesthetic and cosmetic business in the industry, prepare to honor lost treatments from Hair Today Gone Tomorrow (HTGT) clients at any NuU Medspa location. NuU Medspa understands the financial burden, as well as the emotional upset and frustration that HTGT clients are... - September 19, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
BICG Formalizes Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Offering with Addition of Highly Skilled Personnel
Mike Zajec joins BI Consulting Group as VP of EPM Practice - September 18, 2009 - BI Consulting Group
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Beth Frank receives VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award. - September 17, 2009 - OnlineAdmin
Simplifast Rtd. Beverage Reinvents the Lemonade Diet
Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage, has reinvented the Master Cleanse (aka the Lemonade Diet). The lemonade diet has been around for decades with its health benefits touted by everyone from doctors to celebrity product endorsers. Simplifast has made the so-called lemonade... - September 16, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Builders Site Protection Sponsors Womans Mountain Bike Group
Builders Site Protection, a certified woman owned company (WBE) is providing sponsorship to an all woman mountain biking club in Southern California. - September 16, 2009 - Builders Site Protection
Small Business Teams with Global Equipment Provider, Gives Back to WNY Small Business
On A Dime partners with Ingram Micro to Deliver Cost Saving Solutions to WNY Small Businesses. - September 13, 2009 - On A Dime Installations
Fink Cards Founder in Cartier Award Final
A Northampton mum of four has beaten off stiff competition to become the only UK finalist for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Award 2009. Lisa Warner, the creator of family conversation cards Fink Cards was chosen as one of the finalists from 820 applicants worldwide in the international... - September 12, 2009 - Fink
Free Ladies Self Defense Seminar
Quest Academy of Martial Arts is offering a Free Ladies Self Defense Seminar at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 1pm on September 12th. - September 12, 2009 - Quest Academy of Martial Arts, LLC
Bossier City, LA Business Owner Pays Tribute to Barbara Walters, Honoring Her Lifetime Achievement Award; Encouraging Women in Business Worldwide
Lehla Shop, specializing in upscale children’s couture, has been invited to participate in this year’s 30th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, in a very unique manner. Lisa Hill, Lehla Shop owner, was elated when Off the Wall Productions took an interest in her clever... - September 12, 2009 - lehla shop
Operation Life Transformed's "Three Step Transformation" Receives 2009 Newman's Own Award
Fisher House Foundation Inc., Newman's Own Inc., and Military Times Media Group Supports Life Improvements for Military Families. - September 11, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
SendCare.com Care Packages Remembers U.S. Heroes on the Eighth Anniversary of 9/11
Since January 2000, SendCare.com has helped families and friends stay connected with custom care packages. During that time, many members of the deployed military and countless college students have received cheer through this unique service. On the eighth anniversary of 9/11, the owner of SendCare.com Care Packages recalled those tragic events and urged everyone to pull together in the spirit of community. - September 11, 2009 - SendCare.com