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.
Designs 4 Change Aids in "Creating Change, One Design at a Time"
Designs 4 Change, a local Jewelry company offers high quality, unique designs that give back to the community donating 10% of their proceeds to The American Cancer Society. The local artist loves creating one of a kind designs for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions for women, children and men. - July 10, 2008 - Designs 4 Change
Marino to Exhibit Works at the Ivanhoe Art Mosaic in Paterson, NJ
Acclaimed artist Natalie Marino will be present at a showing of her city-themed paintings at the Ivanhoe Art Mosaic on Friday, Aug 1. Doors open for viewing at 3:30 PM with a formal reception to follow at 5:50 PM. The show will run till August 28th. The Ivanhoe Museum is located at 1 Spruce Street,... - July 09, 2008 - Natalie Marino
Red Wine Drinkers Can Now ‘Wipe That Wine Off Their Smile’
Wine Wipes are an innovative new product created especially for red wine drinkers who fall victim to stain left on their teeth and smile from drinking red wine. - July 09, 2008 - Borracha, LLC
Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc. Receives WBENC Certification
Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc. a business specializing in, high end corporate and executive gifts, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Development Center, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise... - July 08, 2008 - Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc
Sherra Scott of Quality Practice Management Solutions Earns QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification
Sherra Scott of Quality Practice Management Solutions, recently completed QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification training and was awarded the designation Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. To become a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, individuals must complete rigorous training and testing on skills... - July 08, 2008 - Quality Practice Management Solutions
New President Named to Sussex-Warren Chapter of New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO)
The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO), Sussex/Warren Chapter installed Donna Price, President of Compass Rose Consulting on June 9th. Donna brings four years of service to the Sussex-Warren Chapter while serving in various positions. Her knowledge as a strategic planning... - July 04, 2008 - Compass Rose Consulting
Virtual Assistant Gives Busy Professionals an Advantage
Technology. Environment. Recession. These are three of the most influential factors in today's business world. Advantage Virtual Assistant, which opens its virtual doors today, will incorporate each of the three issues into one solution for small businesses, solo practice attorneys and sole... - July 03, 2008 - Advantage Virtual Assistant
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law Announce the Hiring of Rebecca Leigh Reed, Esq., as Counsel to the Firm
Liles Parker is pleased to announce the addition of Rebecca L. Reed to their legal team. Her practice will focus primarily on Health Law matters, ranging from whistleblower litigation to credentialing and state licensure disputes. In addition to these core areas, Ms. Reed will also provide... - July 02, 2008 - Liles Parker, PLLC
Director of UR-InThePaper Meets Gordon Brown
UR-InThePaper Ltd, the largest personalised newspaper company in the UK, today announced that their Managing Director, Rebecca Philipson, has met the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, for the second time in two years. 24-year-old Rebecca was invited by Durham MP, Hilary Armstrong, to celebrate the success of local entrepreneurs at a private reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on June 23rd, 2008. - July 02, 2008 - UR-InThePaper Ltd
Trichotillomania, a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Can Affect Your Physical Appearance
HelpMe2Stop.org raises money to help economically disadvantaged sufferers of OCD related disorder, Trichotillomania, to restore their hair and physical appearance. - July 01, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
Visit Laura Hooper Calligraphy’s Newly Designed Website
Visit www.lhcalligraphy.com to view the new look and added features. For all those beautiful brides and chic event planners, Laura Hooper Calligraphy is excited to launch a newly designed website. - June 29, 2008 - Laura Hooper's Calligraphy
North Carolina Business Owner Wins Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Event
The Make Mine a Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org) has announced that Leah Brown, founder and president of Aten Solutions Inc., was named a Make Mine a Million $ Business™ award recipient on Oct. 26, 2007, in New York. Brown’s award package included a cash prize,... - June 29, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Dr. Jeannette Graf's Book Stop Aging, Start Living Headed to Vietnam for the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant Gift Bag
Dermatologist and scientist, Dr. Jeannette Graf wants to make sure that the Miss Universe contestants have her science-based advice to staying young and beautiful. In her book, "Stop Aging, Start Living" Dr. Graf details her easy-to-follow four-point plan to lowering the body's acidity (pH), which has helped thousands reclaim (and maintain) their vitality, radiance and youthful appearance. - June 28, 2008 - Dr. Jeannette Graf
Cutting-Up Launches New Good Vibe Collection of Fashion T-shirts and Accessories For Fall 2008
Fashion tee shirts, jewelry, belts and more from fashion brand Cutting-Up will feature eight new collage art designs for the Fall 2008 fashion season. - June 28, 2008 - Cutting-Up
Kingdom Holding Company Signs Contract with Texas Woman for VVIP Aircraft
MAV Aircraft Services, Inc is proud to announce the contractual alliance with Kingdom Holdings to create per specification the recertification and completion of their newly acquired Airbus 321 to that of a VVIP aircraft. The aircraft has already been delivered to MAV’s Fort Worth facility. The contract was finalized and signed by His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and MAV President Tohnni Jones in Sharm El Sheik Egypt. - June 27, 2008 - MAV Aircraft Services, Inc
Galavanting – Online Women’s Travel Magazine Poised to Launch
With thousands of visitors in the weeks leading up to its official launch on July 15th, Galavanting, the new online women’s travel magazine, expects a large readership to enjoy its first monthly issue. Editors-in-chief Kim Mance and Katy Quissell have recruited contributors who range from... - June 27, 2008 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Seeking Honorees
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is accepting honoree nominations for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from... - June 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
A Health Diary and Food Journal for the Rest of Us
For women who would like to keep a food diary, exercise log and health journal in two minutes a day or less. The Bio-Diary for Women by FitMinder is an easy-to-use alternative to food and exercise journals that require tedious daily entries. Its unique format offers and useful and beautiful tool to record and analyze health information. - June 25, 2008 - Fitminder Publishing
¡Hola!® the Language & Learning Center Now Offers Extended Hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Montessori Preschool and Child Care Program. - June 25, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Decide Your Life Launches Affordable Online Support Program for Female Entrepreneurs
Decide Your Life has launched its monthly membership for female entrepreneurs. The Decide Your Life membership offers affordable support and education for women who want to grow their own business with less stress and more fun. - June 25, 2008 - Decide Your Life
DFI Live Event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DFILive will have a live event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in conjunction with First Steps to Success with Dani Johnson that same weekend. - June 24, 2008 - Freedom Choice Int'l Inc.
Can a Comfortable T-Shirt Convey Self-Worth and Positively Impact the Lives of Women? The Founder of Jordanns Positive Apparel Believes, Yes It Can.
A new and exciting website features a collection of empowering T-Shirts for girls and women and is helping to support the fight against domestic violence. - June 24, 2008 - Jordanns Positive Apparel
San Antonio’s North Chamber Selects Madeline Anz Slay for ATHENA International Young Professional Award
Madeline Anz Slay was recognized at a luncheon awards ceremony for her outstanding contributions to the community and promoting women in leadership roles in business. - June 20, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Calls For Entries
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting award applications for the event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. North... - June 20, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
The Green Registry Brings Jeri D. Sessler Aboard as New VP, Standards and Practices Review Division
Sessler, VP Standards and Practices Review Division, will work with companies to help them qualify as many products as possible for The Green Registry eco-friendly Seal. You can read labels on everything and still have no idea if it’s eco-friendly. That’s what they’re here for; to provide an easily recognizable quality standard: The Green Registry Certified Eco-Friendly Seal. If a product has The Green Registry Seal consumers know it’s the right for their families and right for the planet. - June 19, 2008 - The Green Registry
Big Help for Small Business in Trying Economic Times
Now, more than ever, businesses need to be models of efficiency. A procedures manual is one of the main tools to achieve efficiency. With a little help, any company can have a procedures manual. The person who wrote a manual organizing government auctions for easy public use has developed a template to create a customized office procedures manual – within hours. - June 19, 2008 - Ellen Hughes
Decorative Construction Supply, Inc. Largest Distribution of Decorative Concrete Products in North Texas Opens June 2008
Decorative Constructions Supply, inc announces its Grand Opening Events to be held July 9-11, 2008 in Mesquite, Texas. Demonstrations will be held on all Decorative Concrete Products to include premier concrete products from Kemiko, Colormaker, SureCrete Designs, Xcel, Fossilcrete, Smith Paints, and much more. - June 18, 2008 - Decorative Construction Supply, Inc.
Women TIES Syracuse Growth Discussion Breakfast
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, presents its a special educational and networking event for women entrepreneurs focusing on the five legal issues to avoid. - June 18, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
Love of Business, Travel and Handmade Jewelry Collide at Mere J
Meredith Viskovic, President of Mere J, worked in management at a Fortune 120 company when her passion for jewelry and international travel led her to create a new jewelry company and brand: Mere J Be Unique Be You. - June 18, 2008 - Mere J
Ecobunga! Links Shoppers to Green Giveaways & Deals
Shoppers can find hundreds of giveaways and deals on eco-friendly products at Ecobunga.com, the online directory that helps consumers win green, save green and go green. - June 17, 2008 - Ecobunga! LLC
Re-Release of Paradise Costs-a Victim's Daughter Fights Back Against Elder Abuse Marks International Elder Awareness Day; June 15, 2008
Bennett Blum, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist & columnist Irene Masiello have joined forces to educate Americans about a national pandemic: elder abuse & exploitation. Driven by horrific statistics indicating as many as one-in-three boomers may be victims & a projection by the AMA stating it will take 30-40 yrs. before awareness of elder abuse reaches what child abuse has currently, the authors offer readers a must read, Paradise Costs, depicting what elder abuse is. - June 17, 2008 - Irene Masiello
ASWA Board Names Susan R. Tripepi, Director
Susan R Tripepi, has been named Director of the 2008-09 board of the American Society of Women Accountants. She is a member of the Akron/Canton Chapter in Ohio. “ASWA is such a unique organization serving women both professionally and personally. I feel very privileged to have the... - June 15, 2008 - Republic Engineered Products
Executive Fleet Leasing & Sales, Inc. Announces Its Grand Opening Delivering Autos Based on Client Requests
Female Hispanic owned independent auto dealership. Executive Fleet Leasing & Sales, Inc.’s unique approach is that they just don’t sell cars. They listen to their client’s automotive needs and attempt to fulfill their specific requests at the most competitive prices. - June 14, 2008 - ExecutiveFleet Leasing & Sales, Inc,
North Carolina Hosts Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization will host its first North Carolina event on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. The program provides a... - June 14, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Real Estate Excursion Offers Unique Chance to Surf Nicaragua with a Star
Perfect waves groomed by all day offshores are breaking right now in warm water, and they’re only a short flight away. With fewer crowds, a higher concentration of quality breaks within a short distance, and very affordable ocean view property still available, it’s easy to see why... - June 13, 2008 - Century 21 Gold Coast Realty
Summer Day Camp for Teens is a Beautiful Experience
All About Me Beauty Camp builds character, ethics, confidence and self esteem though developing inner and outer beauty for 13 - 17 year old teens. - June 13, 2008 - All About Me Beauty Camp
South Florida Law Firm Gives Low Income Clients a Legal Lift
The Law Firm of Caserta, Spiriti & Gonzalez, is providing a helping hand to Floridians, allowing “eligible” low income individuals access to a full service lawfirm with deeply discounted legal care. The services will fall under the firm’s Affordable Legal Lift Program ™. - June 12, 2008 - Caserta, Spiriti & Gonzalez
Nature Maiden Bath & Body Announces the Release of New Products
Nature Maiden announces the release of new product to it's line. New products include wonderful homemade soaps, bath salts, salves & bath bombs. - June 11, 2008 - NatureMaiden.com
9/11 Widows Journey "Beyond Belief" - Alive Mind’s DVD Benefits the "Beyond the 11th" Foundation
“Beyond Belief,” the newest DVD release from Alive Mind, is the story of two American “soccer moms” who experience devastating personal loss on 9/11 and move beyond tragedy to form an organization to empower Afghan widows. Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, “Beyond Belief” is now available on DVD. - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
Alive Mind Woman – New Destination for "Transformational" Women’s Films
Alive Mind announces the launch today of a new website, Alive Mind Woman. The site’s content will be by and about women, offering exclusive documentary films and blogs that explore women’s issues, from politics to sexuality. Initial Releases to include the critically acclaimed series "Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman" and "Beyond Belief." - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
Online Luxury Gourmet Made Simple
Savorique.com is a unique new luxury web site for the discerning foodie. The creation of this e-commerce site, in a sea of online options, was the undeniable passion of three gourmet fanatics with forty collective years in retail, manufacturing and marketing experience in the field. - June 11, 2008 - Savorique, LLC
Maryland Web Design Firm Wins Top Honors for Education Web Site
Bethesda Design Web, a full-service web design firm, today won Outstanding Achievement for Excellence in Design and more for the web site of Explore-It-All Science Center, a nonprofit educational science organization. - June 10, 2008 - Bethesda Design Web
Stager Idol Winner Announced
Kathleen Garvey from Ft. Myers Florida takes All in first ever Stager Idol Competition sponsored by the Real Estate Staging Association. - June 08, 2008 - Real Estate Staging Association
Women Business Owners Announce July Expo
Women Business Owners holding online Expo. - June 08, 2008 - Women Business Owners
Mary Cantando Named Coordinator for Make Mine a Million $ Business™ North Carolina Event
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ has announced that Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of WomanBusinessOwner.com, will serve as the coordinator for the North Carolina event, which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel at 555 S. McDowell St. As North Carolina coordinator,... - June 08, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Enterprising Women Names New Members to National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Lea-Ann Germinder, Carolyn Gable, and Susie Duboe-Bryant as Enterprising Women National Advisory Board members. Germinder, owner of Germinder & Associates, Inc., was a finalist in the 2008... - June 07, 2008 - Enterprising Women
Consierges Are No Longer Just for Fancy Hotels
RU Free Personal Concierges LLC is pleased to announce the introduction of its new personal concierge and errand service to the Kanawha Valley in WV, catering to the busy professionals, new mothers, individuals recuperating from accident or illness, the elderly and small business owners. RU Free... - June 06, 2008 - RU Free Personal Concierges LLC
More Women Business Owners (WBO) Chapters Forming in Northern California
Women Business Owners (WBO) is an international 501c3 non-profit organization, founded in February 2004, supporting the women behind the business with online and offline resources. WBO members have been leading local business groups around the country for several months. Recently, some members of WBO have decided to start local WBO business chapters. - June 06, 2008 - Women Business Owners
w2wlink.com Joins Women Presidents’ Organization as Media Partner
w2wlink.com has officially been named a media partner of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO). w2wlink.com and the WPO work to support and help business women excel. - June 06, 2008 - w2wlink.com
MOMpowered Inc. Debuts with an Exclusive Business Launch Event: Birthing the Dream Boat Cruise
New MOMpowered business is dedicated to help local Moms achieve entrepreneurial success. - June 06, 2008 - MOMpowered Inc.