Women in Business News
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The Red Tent Woman Wins the Australian Home-Based Business Award for 2009 (AHBBA)
Victoria-based organisation supporting women in small and home-based businesses wins coveted prize from Australian business award-giving body. - September 11, 2009 - The Red Tent Woman
NAWBO San Diego's September Meeting Focuses on Marketing
L.A. marketing guru Lisa Cherney will be the featured speaker at NAWBO San Diego's lunch meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Doubletree Del Mar Hotel. She will focus on marketing to your ideal client. Visitors are welcome. Learn more and register at nawbo-sd.org. - September 10, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
NAWBO San Diego Announces September Networking Event
Network With NAWBO, wine & cheese networking, will take place on Monday, Sept. 28 from 5-7 at Jobing.com in Mission Valley. Visit nawbo-sd.org to learn more and register. - September 10, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Simplifast’s RTD Fasting Beverage Hits Shelves in Hi-Health Stores
Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage, is now available in all 52 Hi-Health stores throughout Arizona. Simplifast has experienced accelerating growth at specialty supermarkets and regional supplement shops throughout the U.S. It is an ultra functional beverage, forging a brand... - September 08, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Market Mommy:: The Blog to Host First-Ever Labor Day Blog Party Sept. 7 – 12
The Blog will host its first-ever Labor Day Blog Party the week of Sept. 7 -12. - September 06, 2009 - Market Mommy
I Do Tattoo™, the Wedding Industry's Answer to "Something Blue"
I Do Tattoo™ is the answer to, “What to wear for Something Blue?” A pair of temporary tattoos, custom designed by a specialty artist, arrive in a sleek blue case that also serves as a memento for wedding day memories - be it a photo or the wedding invitation - and also houses a screened print of the bride's chosen design. - September 05, 2009 - I Do Tattoo
"Passport Through Italy" Six Week Wine Seminar at Fratelli Lyon with Julie Mushett and Aniece Meinhold
Fratelli Lyon announces a six week wine seminar “Passport through Italy.” Learn about Italy’s famous wine regions, numerous grape varietals (at this point over 2000) and savor mouth-watering dishes as Julie Mushett, Fine Wine Specialist of Vinifera Imports and WineLifeStyle, and... - September 05, 2009 - MIRIAM FERNANDES Gallery
Bliss Designs Designated as Visual Display Award Winner During July 2009 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
During their inaugural venture to the July 2009 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, Diane Bliss and her daughter, Courtney Lombardi, of Bliss Designs Inc. were recognized for their outstanding merchandise display on their floor, bringing home a coveted Visual Display Award to... - September 05, 2009 - Bliss Designs Inc.
Lisa Pineiro of Technical Services Inc. Receives 2009 Women in Business Award
Lisa Pineiro, president of Technical Services Inc., a privately held employment service and recruiting firm that provides contract, special project and direct hire placement services to the electrical construction industry, was recognized as one of the Triangle’s most successful businesswomen... - September 05, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
DIDX Adds Singapore and Malaysian POPs to Total Over 17 Million DID
Super Technologies' DIDX DID and SIP trunking marketplace was a pioneer in 2005, offering the world's first truly wholesale platform for phone number buy, sell and trade. With over 14,000 members from 170 nations, it announces today its new and crucially important points of presence (POP) in... - September 02, 2009 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Fashion Designer Tiffany Koury Returns to Fashion Week with New Tricks Up Her Sleeve
After a short hiatus Tiffany Koury has returned, inspired, and ready to take on this year’s New York Fashion Week. For her Spring 2010 collection Tiffany has created an all-encompassing experience that can transport anyone back to a time of myth and romance. The show is set for September 10... - September 01, 2009 - Tiffany Koury
First Female Head of State to Receive Passion Award
On September 5, 2009, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, fourth President of Iceland and the first elected female head of state, will receive The Global Passion Award in Reykjavik, Iceland. This award is presented to individuals in countries around the world who have been an inspiration to live passion-based lives. Recipients of this award are recognized for the major contributions they have made to creating a Passion-Based Economy. - August 31, 2009 - Enlightened Alliances, LLC
DSA Named to Inc. Magazine’s List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S.
Data Systems Analysts (DSA), a provider of enterprise-wide information technology solutions and security services to government and industry, announced today that the company has once more been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United... - August 31, 2009 - Data Systems Analysts, Inc
Brittenford Hires Stephanie Piquette as Marketing Coordinator
Brittenford hires Boston, MA resident, Stephanie Piquette, as their Marketing Coordinator - August 30, 2009 - Brittenford Systems
LogoSurfing Selected as Campaign Supplier for Whitley County Foundation’s Mammogram Program
Whitley County Giving Circle’s Free Mammogram program, in conjunction with their sponsors, will get the word out to eligible residents using soccer ball pens from LogoSurfing. - August 30, 2009 - LogoSurfing.com
Looking for a Way Out of Corporate America? Here is the Escape Manual.
Custom Solutions announces the release of "No Limits: How I escaped the clutches of Corporate America to live the self-employed life of my dreams" by Sara Morgan. Sample chapters can be accessed online at www.nolimitsthebook.com. - August 28, 2009 - Custom Solutions
Discountcell.com Certified by Oregon State as WBE
Discountcell Inc, a leading online retailer of cell phone accessories, has been certified by the State of Oregon as a WBE. - August 27, 2009 - Discountcell Inc
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
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