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.
Margery Kraus Inducted Into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has announced that Margery Kraus, president and CEO of APCO Worldwide, has been inducted into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame. Members of the Hall of Fame have demonstrated a lifetime of remarkable... - March 15, 2009 - Enterprising Women
Educated, Experienced, Fabulous and Unemployed
Woman-Owned Business Launches New Product Designed to Help Laid-Off Workers Compete for Jobs in Today’s Market - March 14, 2009 - DGS Consulting LLC
The Happily Handmade Giveaway: A Valuable Tool for Promoting Indie Business
In today's tough economic climate, many small businesses are struggling to find creative ways to reach new customers. One surefire method to lure new clients is to offer them fantastic free merchandise. The Happily Handmade Giveaway builds off this precept, creating a cost effective tool for... - March 14, 2009 - Happily Handmade Giveaway
Frances Hesselbein Inducted Into the Enterprising Women Hall of Fame
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has announced that Frances Hesselbein, chairman of the board of governors of the Leader to Leader Institute (formerly the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management) and former CEO of Girl Scouts... - March 14, 2009 - Enterprising Women
WOmen @ Work Founder Releases Introductory Podcast
Lisa Pineiro, president of Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has announced that WOmen @ Work has... - March 13, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Business Women Workshop-Style Support Group
April 3, 2009 Webinar (online) Begins April 6, 2009 Workshop (classroom) Begins “There’s no challenge too big or too small to bring to the group with a goal of moving your business forward,” Karen Kleinwort, BS Business Management For four consecutive weeks, four women will have... - March 12, 2009 - Therapy in Transition LLC
New Partnership: National Association of Women MBAs and IvyExec.com
Working toward the advancement of women in the workforce, the National Association of Women MBAs and IvyExec.com have joined forces to bring new career opportunities to highly qualified professionals. The two organizations have partnered to help expand their common mission: Propelling professional... - March 12, 2009 - Ivy Exec
Independent Businesswoman Wins National Competition
Gabrielle Mullinax, owner of Fullerton Photographics and Board of Directors member of Independent Photo Imagers, recently won $25,000 in the Custom Photo Gift Promotion Competition at PMA09. - March 12, 2009 - Independent Photo Imagers
Confero, Inc. Recognized as Top Business by DiversityBusiness.com
Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), has announced that the firm has been selected as one of the Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses in North Carolina for 2008 by DiversityBusiness.com. DiversityBusiness.com conducted its ninth annual survey of more than 650,000 businesses in... - March 12, 2009 - Confero, Inc.
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Sponsors Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women Networking Event
Sheila Ahler, business development partner of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com), has announced that the firm will sponsor the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women’s (TCREW) networking event on Wednesday, March 11. TCREW provides a forum for fostering... - March 12, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Howard University Alumni Launch Cookie Company with Hopes to Compete in $6 Billion Market
The Ugly Hermit Cookie Company hopes to compete in the $6 billion cookie market using a generations-old family recipe. - March 11, 2009 - Ugly Hermit Cookie Company
Wake-Up Call Coaching Offers Women a Stimulus Package for the Spirit
The Women Masters Tele-Seminar Series is a free 12-week virtual program offering the chance to listen and learn from America’s most successful women – for free. “It’s time for women to wake-up and step into their own power and genius – and it’s time for us all to help one another.” says CEO Amy Ahlers. Not only is the program offered for free, but also 10% of any proceeds raised from the ancillary sales of will be donated to women- and girl-based charities. - March 11, 2009 - Wake-Up Call Coaching
Women Business Owners Fast-Track Business and Personal Success with New Coaching Oasis Program
Hueina Su, The Nurturer’s Coach and president of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching, launches a new coaching program, The Coaching Oasis, to help women business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals fast-track their business and personal success. - March 11, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Got Coaching? Try Coaching for Commitment - Rare Author-Led Public Workshop Scheduled
Cindy Coe and Dr. Amy Zehnder, Authors of Coaching for Commitment (C4C™), Ed. 3 (John Wiley & Sons, 2007) and co-owners of InsideOut Discovery™, Inc. (IOD™) are hosting a rare public offering of their popular coach-training program on April 7 & 8 in Pueblo, CO. Deadline to register is March 27th. Info pack and registration form attached to this (pr.com) press release. - March 07, 2009 - InsideOut Discovery, Inc.
Balancing a Bottle and a Blackberry? Finally, a Little Help for the Working Mom.
By 8:00 am on Monday morning, Felicity Chapman had gone for a run, handled two dozen messages and reviewed the financial statements for her business, all as she refereed breakfast with her two young daughters, Kaia and Siria. Such is typical in the life of a "mompreneur", as the growing... - March 06, 2009 - Cubes & Crayons, LLC
Earth's Sweet Pleasures Fudge Voted in the Top 5 by Mother Earth News
In the article "Chocolate! The Best of the Best of Organic, Fair Trade Chocolates," published Feb. 26, 2009, Earth's Sweet Pleasures Rich Rainforest Dark Gourmet Fudge Bar ranked in the Top 5. - March 04, 2009 - Earth's Sweet Pleasures
CathayGems.com is Thanking Michelle Obama for Making Their Farm Directed Pearls in High Demand
www.CathyGems.com Farm Directed Low Cost Pearls are in demand, thanks to Michelle Obama for setting the example, at a time when the economy is struggling, many women may feel they can’t afford the expense of high priced pearls at a regular store. - March 04, 2009 - orientalpearls.net
Goveror Gregoire Proclaims March 10, 2009 Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10th is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls and encourages them to take action. Governor of Washington, Christine O. Greagoire, signed a proclamation on February 17, 2009 to proclaim March 10 as a day for citizens to join her in this special observance. A special event is scheduled on March 10th at the Theatre on the Square, 901 Broadway, Tacoma,WA. - March 03, 2009 - Brown Tones Productions
An Approachable Advertising Agency for Small Businesses and Fortune 500 Companies Alike
HFB Advertising Agency an approachable online advertising, marketing agency for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike. Clients have been swarming to HFBadvertising.com for all their advertising, graphic design and marketing needs. With advertising services and creditable clients' raving... - March 03, 2009 - HFB Advertising Agency
Kitchen Tune-Up Vice President Earns Title of Certified Franchise Executive
Heidi Morrissey, vice president of sales and marketing for Kitchen Tune-Up franchise system, has earned the CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) designation. Morrissey received the title during the International Franchise Association’s 49th annual convention, February 16th in San Diego. A... - March 02, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
National Women’s in Network Announces Third Annual "Matrix"
Event Features Educational Workshops for Professional and Personal Development, Co-ed Networking, Dining and “Winning Connection” Book Signing by NWIN President, Laura Moritz, and co-author and Life Coach, Sheila Pearl. - March 02, 2009 - Prosper Communications
Early Bird Special for National Business Convention “Wild About Business” Ends April 9th
WBO National Business Convention presented by Office Max, Inc. will be held in Houston, TX on October 22nd through 24th, 2009. Women entrepreneurs from around the world will experience a fun filled convention of networking, workshops, and a live business expo. In keeping with this year’s... - March 02, 2009 - Women Business Owners
Health Career Agents Owner/Operator Businesses for Sale
Want to get into healthcare recruiting and staffing? Health Career Agents can now fast-track your success even more by providing you with the ability to purchase an existing Health Career Agents Owner/Operator business. Healthcare is one of the only industries growing right now, and instead of... - February 28, 2009 - Health Career Agents
McKinley Marketing Partners, Inc., Provider of Marketing Consultants, Named Top 25 Temporary Staffing Company in the Washington D.C. Area for 2009
Premier provider of marketing consultants in Washington, DC, New York, and Dallas recognized by the Washington Business Journal. - February 27, 2009 - McKinley Marketing Partners, Inc.
It's a Paw-Ty in a Box
Lisa Pallardy, President of BarkTalk (www.BarkTalk.com) introduces the “Paw-ty In A Box” – all the supplies you'll need to throw an unforgettable, tail-wagging party for your dog, including invitations, thank you cards, pawprint balloons, pawprint party hats, and all natural dog... - February 27, 2009 - BarkTalk.com
Angel Investors Take Control of the Economic Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs
Investors from New York to Miami are making plans to attend the second annual Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) April 14th and 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 120 private angel investors, venture capital firms and fund managers will attend SPEC 2009 to meet the hottest emerging growth companies to see their presentations and make strategic investments that will lead to new innovations in the market and job creation. - February 25, 2009 - Kugarand Capital Holdings, LLC
Watkins Welcomes New Company Associate in North Haverhill
The Summit Group, of Washington, Missouri, an organization of independent business people associated with Watkins Products, is proud to announce the addition of Deborah Walker of North Haverhill, NH, to its growing group of associates. - February 25, 2009 - Watkins, Deborah Walker Independent Associate
What Recession? Tell That to Over 2000 Business Women on BWU
With a global financial crisis, weak exchange rates and an economic melt down, it’s a nervous time for small businesses. As businesswomen across the world are anxiously reviewing their businesses, another group of women have discovered a new way to save money and make their businesses more efficient. Business Women Unite members are pulling together and uniting against the economic down turn, by supporting each others businesses and using their skills set and experiences to help each other out. - February 24, 2009 - Business Women Unite
The Life of Samuel J Tilden, Biography Revised and Edited by Nikki Oldaker - Tilden Was the Great Reformer, Great Forecloser, Great Financier
"The Life of Samuel J. Tilden” published in 1895 by John Bigelow - Revised and Edited by Nikki Oldaker. Oldaker believes Bigelow’s Biography on Tilden holds valuable information that could help Washington and Wall Street understand how to get America back on her feet. Tilden never conceded his Presidency in the 1876. John Bigelow, was an American Statesman, Lawyer, Abraham Lincoln appointed Bigelow Consul at Paris in 1861. Bigelow also published The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. - February 23, 2009 - Nikki Oldaker
Harmony Computing Services, Inc. an Atlanta Based Business Specializing in Managed I.T. Services Receives National Certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise
The WBE is a regional partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) which certifies women-owned businesses. With this certification, Harmony Computing Services, Inc. will become part of a national list of resources that is referenced by other businesses and government agencies to... - February 22, 2009 - Harmony Computing Services, Inc.
The Great Rock & Roll Kindle - Free Speech Has a Revival Through Eternal Youth Empire
Thanks to IT Companies like Supremus Group, independent writers and publishers can now easily and economically make their publications available on Kindle. Even dead rock stars like Kurt Cobain are being resurrected on this revolutionary device. - February 20, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire
Bling Queen Fashionz and the Struggle Against Retail Corporations in Vegas
In the midst of a full blown recession, Anna Moda Inc launches a retail e-commerce website. Ms. De Chiricco, CEO, claims there is hope out there, as long as people learn how to be creative in these hard economic times. - February 20, 2009 - BlingQueenFashionz
Michelle Obama Makes Pearls Have a Comeback - the New 'Camelot'
The first lady Michelle Obama - the New 'Camelot' is making pearls a big come back. - February 20, 2009 - orientalpearls.net
Place Trade CEO Named Chairman Kids Voting WC Board of Directors
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC), www.placetrade.com, a global full service brokerage firm based in Raleigh, NC, announced that she was named Chairman of the Kids Voting Wake County Board of Directors for 2009 after serving as Vice Chairman of... - February 20, 2009 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
U Smile Radio Show Features Interview with The Nurturer’s Coach Hueina Su on blogtalkradio.com/usmile
Blog Talk Radio U Smile Show features The Nurturer’s Coach Hueina Su, a life coach, professional speaker and author of Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul: 7 Keys to Nurture Yourself While Caring for Others. Su discusses what defines a nurturer, shares her personal journey in overcoming insurmountable challenges and thriving as a nurturer. As The Nurturer's Coach, Su helps nurturers practice intensive self care, create work life balance, and live the life they truly desire with purpose. - February 18, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Kim Dean of Triangle Media Trainers Hosts "A Cause for Fashion"
Triangle Media Trainers LLC (www.trianglemediatrainers.com), a media coaching firm, has announced that managing partner Kim Dean hosted “A Cause for Fashion” on Sunday, Feb. 8. - February 15, 2009 - Triangle Media Trainers
Rowena Macaraeg Named President of RipBang Studios
RipBang Founding Partner Rowena Macaraeg will oversee quality control as the firm’s work becomes increasingly focused on experiential branding and environmental graphics. - February 13, 2009 - RipBang Studios
Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc Named to America’s Top Emerging Business List for 2009
In recognition of the economic power of privately held businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nations’ leading business-to-business internet site, recently named Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc as one of the top 500 Emerging Businesses in the United States. This is the 9th annual... - February 13, 2009 - Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc
Local Business Women's Network Ignites Hope in Dismal Economic Crisis
Dinner With Friends Women’s Network offers creative marketing solutions and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - February 13, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network
ChannelNet Recertified for the Fifth Consecutive Year by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
ChannelNet Celebrates 24 Years of Operation as a Woman- Owned Business. - February 12, 2009 - ChannelNet
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Las Vegas Real Estate Obtains Short Sale Bank Approval from Countrywide
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has obtained a difficult Las Vegas short sale approval on a local property from Countrywide. - February 11, 2009 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
Recession Proof Your Valentine's Day Flowers by Adrienne Crowley-Brown of A. Crowley-Brown Arrangement & Event Design
Adrienne Crowley-Brown's career has been a hybrid crossing of events and flowers for social, business, and non-profit sectors. Having designed flowers for numerous events in the Atlanta area including: the 2008 Governor's International Business Gala at the World Trade Center Atlanta, and the 2008 Super Tuesday for the Atlanta Business League. Adrienne has also traveled to the Dutch Flower Auction Aalsmeer in Holland and Multiflora Auction Market in South Africa to hone her floral expertise. - February 08, 2009 - A. Crowley-Brown Arrangement & Event Design
Promoting Economic Development in the New River Valley Through Forward-Looking Leadership
Schultz-Creehan’s CEO Nanci Hardwick appointed as Board Member by the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance. - February 08, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
cathaygems.com - San Diego Pearls Wholesaler is Giving Away Thousand Dollar Pearl Necklace with Various Special Specials for the Valentine’s Day
This Valentines Day, pearls are on the top of the list as the gift of choice. Wives and sweethearts alike can never turn down a pair of earrings or an elegant twisted strand of freshwater pearls. With the economy faltering and diamonds rising in price, pearls are the natural present to show... - February 07, 2009 - orientalpearls.net
Green Drinks International Comes to Ventura County
Publisher of Green Home and Family Magazine launches networking group for enviro-types in Ventura County, CA. - February 07, 2009 - Green Home & Family Magazine
Miami Recession Victim Draws on Creative Talents in Fight to Survive
Foreclosure Looms, Bankruptcy in Sight, Citizen Strikes Back - February 07, 2009 - These Handmade Memories
Live Social Media Marketing Event - Experts to Provide Training to Small Business Owners
The worldwide recession has changed the rules of marketing forcing companies to use Web 2.0 strategies to connect with friends, fans and followers to get more sales. Social Media Marketing is emerging as the low cost, high ROI alternative to traditional marketing. - February 06, 2009 - Street Smart Sales and Marketing
Aimee Bra-Less Nursing Nightgowns Moving Up and Staying US Made
Aimee Gowns brand nursing nightgowns has grown to a household name for breastfeeding moms. The company has moved up to the top seller position on Amazon in the entire sleepwear category. Sales continue to grow despite the economic downturn. The gowns feature a built in sleeping bra which saves... - February 06, 2009 - Aimee Gowns, LLC
Sex Toy Home Party Company Brown Bag Party Launches a Mergers & Acquisitions Program
Brown Bag Party is currently seeking acquisitions through its new Mergers & Acquisitions Program (M&A Program). - February 06, 2009 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Mother and Daughter at Vintage Chic Boutique Offer “Old-Fashionable” Décor
Duo Recycles, Repurposes, and Reinvents Bringing a Fresh and Creative Style to the Area. - February 05, 2009 - Vintage Chic Boutique