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.
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
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
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
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
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
American Work-from-Home-Moms Defy Economy and Offer Aid to Entrepreneurs in Need
Work-at-home-moms are continuing to earn 6 figure incomes despite a struggling economy, and are sharing their resources with women entrepreneurs around the globe. - April 29, 2009 - WorkAtHomeMomCafe.com
Award Winning Virtual Assistant to Present During Third Annual Business Mums Conference: A Weekend Geared for Small Business Owners to Recharge Your Business
Kylie Short, award winning virtual assistant, will present “Sensational Systems” at the Third Annual Business Mums Conference. Short will share processes with attendees to help them reach their business goals. - April 25, 2009 - Tilda Virtual Services
Bake for Hope Teams Up with Two More Susan G. Komen Local Affiliates for the Week of Nationwide Bake Sales
Bake for Hope is the first ever nation-wide, 100% volunteer-run, bake sale event happening May 3rd-9th, the week before Mothers Day. This event is in honor and suoport of mothers and women everywhere and 100% of the proceeds will go to local Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates. Bake for Hope makes participation easy from volunteers at every age group and businesses at any level. Find out more on www.bakeforhope.org. - April 24, 2009 - Cause Good
Boutique Up! Daily Announces Publishing of Boutique Product Catalogs for Celebrity Events
Catalog of boutique products to be included in celebrity swag bags at the 2009 MTV Music Awards - April 24, 2009 - Boutique Up! Daily
Raymond Vineyards Joins the Fight to End Childhood Hunger in America
Raymond Vineyards has joined Share our Strength® in their fight to end childhood hunger in America by pairing with over 20 of the finest San Francisco chefs and restaurants for the Taste Event. - April 23, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
Raquel Crummitt for Woman of the Year
Become a Champion of Hope. Support Raquel Crummitt by making a donation today through online donations http://nfl.llsevent.org or by joining their event on April 29, 2009 5 p.m. at Seven Bridges. Please contact Raquel for details. - April 23, 2009 - National Premium, Inc.
Wisconsinmade.com Selects Film Producer, Jocelyn Riley, to Join Wisconsinmade.com Artisan Group
Madison DVD and video producer joins Wisconsinmade.com artisan group to distribute historical documentaries about Wisconsin women. - April 23, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
PA businesswoman Awarded Distributor of the Year with International Company
A far cry from 9 to 5, we find successful local Pennsylvania business woman Lori Giampietro making ‘work’ look like a thing of the past. Giampietro specializes in educating women and enhancing relationships through Slumber Parties’ adult home parties and products. Recently she... - April 23, 2009 - Slumber Parties By Lori G.
CLASSEMINARS Announces New Writer’s Conference Director and New Location
CLASSEMINARS names Linda Gilden to new writers conference director position and announces dates and location for the conference: Abiquiu, New Mexico, November 4-8, 2009 - April 22, 2009 - CLASSEMINARS, INC
Minnesota Women’s Source Presents Its 2009 Minnesota Women’s Small Business Expo and Sale Event
“The 2009 event is full of new and exciting ideas that are being implemented in a new venue location for us. We are so excited to present and share the hard work and dedication of all our women members to other women in Minnesota.” – Heather Piehl - April 18, 2009 - Women's Source
North Carolina SBA Selects Technical Services’ Lisa Pineiro as 2009 Small Business Person of the Year
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, has been named the 2009 North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year by the United States Small... - April 17, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Kids At Heart to Exhibit at NY/NJ Franchise Expo April 18-19
Are you searching for a business that can offer you the Freedom, Independence and Lifestyle that you deserve? The Kids At Heart Franchise is that business. They are seeking positive, motivated entrepreneurs to join their Kids At Heart team. - April 16, 2009 - Kids At Heart Photography
The Nurturer’s Coach Hueina Su to Speak on Nurture to Thrive: 7 Keys to Create More Success, Joy and Peace
The Nurturer’s Coach Hueina Su of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching will lead a workshop titled “Nurture to Thrive: 7 Keys to Create More Success, Joy and Peace” on Friday, April 17 at 6:30 pm at Advanced Counseling and Coaching Services in Verona, New Jersey. - April 16, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Recession Proof Insurance for the Business Woman - Are You Covered?
Atlanta women's business network, Dinner With Friends, offers skills development and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - April 16, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network
1 Piece of Advice Author to Speak at SCL Conference
Author and entrepreneur Patricia Moser-Stern will be a guest speaker at the Supply Chain and Logistics Association’s 42nd annual conference at the Paramount Conference and Event Venue in Toronto April 29. - April 15, 2009 - 1 Piece of Advice
Making Sense of Giving Away Change
BusinesSuites Harborplace searches for nonprofit organizations in need of conference room space. - April 14, 2009 - BusinesSuites
Ladies Who Launch Celebrates One Year in West Chester
Local small business women will continue to reap the benefits of incubating in 2009. - April 14, 2009 - Ladies Who Launch
LEEDTeacher Names Michelle Cottrell as Vice President to Guide National Expansion
LEEDTeacher, a national provider of Sustainable Design / LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) seminars and educational support services, today announced the appointment of Michelle Cottrell as Vice President and shareholder. This new position was created for Ms. Cottrell, as... - April 13, 2009 - LEEDTeacher
Local Author and Investigative Reporter to be Featured Speaker at Business Club Meeting
Amanda Lamb to speak at BCA Triangle April breakfast meeting. - April 12, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Announce the Appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as Partner of the Firm
Liles Parker is pleased to announce the appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as a Partner of the firm. Mr. Redmond’s practice will focus on family law and domestic relations matters. Additionally, Mr. Redmond will continue to represent clients in commercial litigation and complex civil... - April 11, 2009 - Liles Parker, PLLC
Life Coach Stacia Pierce Teams Up with Celebrities to Empower Enterprising Women
Life and style coach Dr. Stacia Pierce announced celebrity guests Tasha Smith and DeShawn Snow will speak at the Women's Success Conference on May 21-23 at the Lansing Center. Pierce invites business owners and women desiring to be at the top to come be personally coached at America's most... - April 09, 2009 - Women's Success Conference Inc
Amid Financial Turmoil, Growing Ad Agency Offers Financial Companies Hope
Plan B, a Chicago based full services advertising agency is targeting new clientèle in perhaps the most 'troubled' industry in our current economic climate. Plan B's mix of cost-consciousness and efficiency, combined with their award-winning strategic and creative capabilities make them the perfect choice at the perfect time for companies trying to boost their brand and separate themselves from their competitors. - April 08, 2009 - Plan B
Baskets-n-Beyond Gets Exclusvie Basket Deal with Author
Baskets-n-Beyond of Dumont NJ seals deal with Author Susan McCorkindale to create a customized gift basket for Susan's book Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl. - April 05, 2009 - Baskets-n-Beyond
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
Enterprising Women Names New Members to National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Terri Krivosha, Celeste Gudas, Jade Zhou and Diane Williams as Enterprising Women National AdviCory Board members. Krivosha is an attorney for Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP, a commercial... - April 02, 2009 - Enterprising Women
inteliBrands Group Presents, W, the Women’ Show’s Special Holiday Edition “Tips for Online Shopping That Are Safe and Secure”
Shopping online is a convenient solution for buying holiday gifts, but some people are reluctant to make a purchase via the Internet because they are concerned about sharing their credit card and personal information. In an upcoming Holiday Edition of W, the women’s show, viewers will be... - April 02, 2009 - Intelibrandsgroup
inteliBrands Group Presents, W, the Women’s Show, with “Women & Car Care, Going Green”
The trend of being environmentally responsible and choosing eco-friendly products is particularly important when it comes to driving. Carpooling, riding on public transportation, bicycling or walking are all familiar solutions that are better for the environment. What might surprise people is that... - April 02, 2009 - Intelibrandsgroup
Universal Action Travel on 2009 Travel Industry
Universal Action Travel announces its predictions for the travel industry in 2009. - April 01, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Cincinnati Public Relations Firm Boss to Speak at 5th Annual International Marketing to Women Conference
EMG’s Roeser Set to Discuss Marketing Methods That Address Needs of Female Consumers. - April 01, 2009 - The Eisen Agency
THANN New Skin Care: Unlock the Miracle of Shiso
Shiso essential oils provide a strong taste whose intensity might be compared to that of mint. Shiso is rich in omega-3 fatty acid and alpha-linolenic acid with anti-inflammatory properties and is considered to help preserve and sterilize other foods. - March 31, 2009 - Harnn & Thann
WOmen @ Work Releases Podcast on Male-Dominated Industries
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 29, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Tough Times Require Tough Tactics - the Corporate Dominatrix Uses Six Mistress Roles to Survive and Thrive at Work
Using the tools of the professional dominatrix, Robyn shows women how to succeed in business by employing the tactics of six mistress archetypes: Goddess, Queen, Governess, Amazon, Nurse and Schoolgirl. For a “dominatrix” in everyday life the key to effectiveness is being switchable – knowing when to be firm and direct, and when to be flexible and accommodating. The woman who is the Corporate Dominatrix can dominate without being domineering, and is confident enough to intuit what her clients or colleagues want and to respond accordingly. - March 28, 2009 - Lisa Robyn
InteliBrands Group Presents, W, The Women’s Show, Offering Smart Tips for Women to Take Charge of Their Finances
Each episode offers viewers helpful ideas and timely information that make their lives easier and more enriched. - March 28, 2009 - Intelibrandsgroup