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.
Nicole Vazquez Jewelry Unveils Inspiration Jewelry Line, Launches Website and On-Line Jewelry Store
Nicole Vazquez Jewelry, a trendy jewelry line with a classic twist, has launched the Inspiration line, a new collection that is personalized to express the unique characteristics of the wearer. The collection is available on the company’s new website www.nicolevazquezjewelry.com. The site... - November 29, 2007 - Nicole Vazquez Jewelry
Award Winning Business Woman, Lynn Toomey Hosts Ladies Who Launch Open House
On Wednesday, December 5, 2007 Ladies Who Launch will have their first open house at DZian Gallery, 65 Water St. Worc. Mass. An evening for women with dreams, projects, unique services and creative ideas, or for those who just feel it’s time to consider leaving the corporate world, to connect with other inspiring women. - November 28, 2007 - Ladies Who Launch: Worcester, MetroWest, Central Mass Chapter
"Awake" the Movie Highlights the Need for "Goldilocks" Anesthesia, Says Dr. Barry L. Friedberg
In the well-known fairy tale, Goldilocks finds Poppa bear's porridge too hot, Mama bear's porridge too cold, but Baby bear's porridge just right. ‘Goldilocks’ anesthesia alludes to minimally invasive anesthesia(MIA)® wherein patients are neither over-anesthetized nor under-anesthetized but 'just right.' - November 27, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Brazil Ahead Opens Office in Manhattan for Portuguese Instruction
Brazil's current and potential economic growth indicates that the country will continue to have an increasingly substantial impact on the world economy. Now that says a lot about the importance of learning Portuguese these days. - November 27, 2007 - Brazil Ahead
Errand Services Are Very Helpful This Holiday Season
The holidays are right around the corner and if you are strapped for time, My Personal Assistant Errand Service can be your little helper. From shopping for gifts, to picking up your dry cleaning, My Personal Assistant does the necessary tasks that take up valuable time in your day. - November 27, 2007 - My Personal Assistant
An Insanely Healthy Energy Drink? Is That Even Possible?
V 4 Health LLC of Denver, CO has recently agreed to represent 2 new products, both from Vemma International -- Vemma Nutritional Supplement and Verve! energy drink. Both products have received high praise from the health, sports and medical industries. - November 24, 2007 - V 4 Health LLC
Celebrity Holiday Gifting Gone Green
Farmerkids Organics has been invited by Distinctive Assets to participate in the "Babes in Toyland" Holiday Gift Boxes presented to celebrities in early December. Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, Gwen Stefani, and Salma Hayek are among the celebrity parents. - November 19, 2007 - Farmerkids Organics
Penny Seto of Milk Factory – an Entrepreneurial Success Story
A small business success story - Meet Penny Seto Of Milk Factory – Read her interview and learn her secrets to success. - November 19, 2007 - DotComMothers
Personal Concierge Service for Busy Professionals and Multitasking Parents in Charlotte, NC
Personal concierge services help achieve a healthy work/life balance by putting time back into your hands. Start Living. - November 18, 2007 - Concierge of Charlotte, LLC
Fast Food Indian Cafe - Meet Nandini Mukherjee of Indian Bread Co
A small business success story - Meet Nandini Mukherjee of Indian Bread Co - Nandini runs a successful Fast Food Cafe in New York. Her business has been attracting lots of media coverage and customers - November 18, 2007 - DotComMothers
Golf-Chic Launches Website for Fashion-Forward Women Golfers
Golf-Chic Boutique’s tagline is “for girls who like to hit the greens.” And Beth Underhill is one of them. Beth began her love of golf by taking lessons after a few dates with her husband. She realized she had the knack for it, and soon began joining the golf leagues and entering... - November 15, 2007 - Golf-Chic Boutique, LLC
Bizymoms.com Offers Baby Sign Language Career Kit to Moms
Bizymoms.com knows firsthand how hard it can be to get a home business off the ground. After all, they are all home business owners themselves. Everyone at http://www.bizymoms.com believes that all a woman needs to make her home business dream a reality is determination, motivation and an idea. This is why, over the last ten years, Bizymoms has made motivating and supporting women their top priority. - November 14, 2007 - Bizy Moms
Amy Langer Honored by Women Presidents’ Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Entrepreneur Magazine have announced that Salo, LLC, led by Amy Langer, was named No. 1 out of the top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/women-led privately-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Salo, LLC, a senior-level finance and... - November 13, 2007 - Women President Organization
Princeton Premier Selects Shannon Schuyler for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Princeton Premier selects Shannon Schuyler for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. For the last six months Shannon has been working in the capacity of Corporate Social Responsibility Leader for Pricewaterhouse Coopers. She has been employed by the company for thirteen years and... - November 13, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Creative Real Estate Ads Presented at NAA Forum
Renee Miller, President and Creative Director of The Miller Group, has been chosen to speak about the creative process of developing effective real estate print advertising during the Newspaper Association of America (NAA) Real Estate Forum. - November 09, 2007 - The Miller Group
Two Moms See the New Color of Beauty as Green
Chemical-free crusade leads women to launch their own company. - November 09, 2007 - Caren Inc.
Women Presidents’ Organization Honors Marilyn Carlson Nelson at 10th Anniversary Gala
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Marilyn Carlson Nelson, an advisor to the WPO, was honored with the Entrepreneur of the Decade Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on Nov. 7. WPO members,... - November 09, 2007 - Women President Organization
Teacher Quits School to Become a Pathetic Medic
Opens Pathetic Medic Car Care Franchise of Lancaster County - November 07, 2007 - Pathetic Medic Franchising Corp.
Local Real Estate Professional Recognized for Million-Dollar Successes
Doreen Drew Earns Membership in Prestigious Million Dollar Guild - November 07, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Daisy Mountain Real Estate
Baltimore Chapter of Women Presidents’ Organization to Host Recruitment Luncheon
The Baltimore Chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will be holding a recruitment luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Engineer Club, located at 11 W. Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore. The event will feature keynote speaker Marsha Firestone, president and... - November 07, 2007 - Women President Organization
Jane Kraus and Kathy Sherbrooke Honored by Women Presidents’ Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Entrepreneur Magazine have announced that Circles Marketing Solutions has been named No. 3 of the Top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/women-led privately-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Circles Marketing Solutions was included in... - November 06, 2007 - Women President Organization
Learn How to Create Success and Prosperity on Nov 6th
“Living an Abundant Life – The 6 Power Principles for Creating Greater Success and Prosperity Now” will be from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST. Anyone can attend for this free workshop by dialing in to 1-712-432-3900 and entering conference code 3164266. - November 06, 2007 - Compass Life and Business Designs, Inc.
Pattie Petty: Track Chic’s NASCAR Woman Behind the Wheels
Pattie Petty, wife of NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, Mother, CEO of Victory Junction Gang, is featured in Track Chic’s Women Behind the Wheels, www.TrackChic.com/wbw, section this month. - November 05, 2007 - Track Chic, Inc.
WOW! Women On Writing Examines the Role of Literary Agents
WOW! Women On Writing, an ezine that promotes the communication between women writers, authors, editors, agents, publishers, and readers, unveils “Agent in the Middle.” In this issue, WOW! writers and freelancers tackle every aspect of literary agents: how to get one, how to submit to... - November 05, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
21-Year Old High School Drop-out, Single Mother, Launches New Site Promoting Success and Happiness: “www.urpositivemind.com”
Jade Thomas, a 21-year old mother, author and internet entrepreneur, has launched a new website targeted at those who are looking for ways to improve their life through the power of positive thinking. - November 03, 2007 - Positive Mindz
Koni Kim Honored by Women Presidents’ Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Entrepreneur Magazine have announced that Koni Corporation has been named number two of the Top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/women-led privately-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Koni Corporation was included in the list of the... - November 02, 2007 - Women President Organization
New York I Chapter of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives First Chapter Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that the New York I Chapter will receive the First Chapter Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala honoring its members. The event will be held at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on Wednesday, Nov. 7. - November 01, 2007 - Women President Organization
Columbus Chapter of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives Women Empowering Women Community Service Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that the Columbus Chapter will receive the Women Empowering Women Community Service Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala honoring its members. The event will be held at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York... - October 31, 2007 - Women President Organization
Beyond Networking: Leveraging Your Relationships to Build Your Business and Profits
Want to leverage your relationships and networking for increased business and opportunities? Plan to attend the Nov. 8th “working lunch” meeting of the Greater Miami Chapter, National Association of Women Business Owners, 11:30 a.m., at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 ... - October 31, 2007 - National Association of Women Business Owners - Miami
Patricia A. Nelson,owner Of Country Thymes Remembered, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Patricia A. Nelson,owner of Country Thymes Remembered, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. As the owner, Patricia provides a seasonal garden for luncheons, tea time as well as weddings, art parties and lectures. Patricia provides a lovely two and a half acre garden that... - October 31, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Roaring Women Founder: Not All of You Are Going to Make It in Business
Women entrepreneurs need education and support. - October 31, 2007 - Roaring Women Ltd
Princeton Premier Selects Yvette Simpson, CEO of Matchmaking Gurus Incorporated, for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Registry
Princeton Premier selects Yvette Simpson, CEO of Matchmaking Gurus Incorporated, for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Registry. Based in Los Angeles California, Yvette has been operating for over one year and runs the day to day business by herself. She has a vision to grow the company internationally... - October 31, 2007 - Princeton Premier
SEPI Engineering Named to Women-Owned Businesses List
Sepideh Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group, a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that SEPI Engineering has been named one of the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle, according to the... - October 29, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Edlin Sanchez Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Edlin Sanchez has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Edlin is an accountant assistant for Nation Wide Hospitality and received her Bachelors Degree in Interior Design from the Academy of Design. Making her home in Streamwood Illinois, Edlin aspires to be an... - October 28, 2007 - Princeton Premier
New Boutique Brings Fashion Flair to Ukrainian Village
Finally … Affordable, Unique Clothing for Boutique Shoppers of Chicago - October 25, 2007 - SoKo Fashion, LLC
Toronto I Chapter of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives First International Chapter Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that the Toronto I Chapter will receive the First International Chapter Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala honoring its members. The event will be held at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on... - October 25, 2007 - Women President Organization
A Fresh Perspective, Inc.’s Founder & President, Lyn Conway, Shares Her Direct Sales Success Story in Makeup Optional: Lessons I Learned Working from Home
How does a timid and shy youth become a successful direct seller, team leader, corporate officer and internationally recognized trainer? Lyn will tell you it is by “choosing who you want to become,” and being “persistent and consistent in your actions.” Lyn Conway has celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her thriving company, A Fresh Perspective, Inc., by sharing her success story with us all. - October 24, 2007 - A Fresh Perspective. Inc.
Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces Communications Committee
The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced that the following women have been selected for the Communications Committee for the RPWF Speakers Forum: Angela Jamison, principal/owner of Communicopia Ann Marie Amico,... - October 23, 2007 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Women Presidents’ Organization to Honor Members at 10th Anniversary Gala
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will honor its members at its 10th Anniversary Gala at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on Wednesday, Nov. 7. WPO members, sponsors, partners and board members will attend the event in celebration of the organization’s... - October 23, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Without Borders Forum Provides Tools for Doing Business in the U.S., Mexico, and Central America
To help business women maximize business opportunities, the Institute for Women Entrepreneurs has joined forces with MIPEK, the Mexican Consulate, the El Salvador Consulate to present, “Business Women without Borders 2007.” The two-day forum, presented in Spanish with English simultaneous translation, takes place Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 in Anaheim, CA. The forum fee, including two days of presentations, meals, and a yacht reception, is $125. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (909) 348-2710 or by visiting www.ociwe.org. - October 20, 2007 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
America's Next Top Model Calls on Take It Down, Hollywood's Hair Rehab Salon, to Remedy Model Participants' Hair
Take It Down, the premier salon for hair care and hair extension removal, located in Los Angeles, California comes to the aide of three model participants on America’s Next Top Model. - October 19, 2007 - Take It Down, Inc.
Female Entrepreneurs Set to Shine at Precious Awards
Social Enterprise, Creative and Online Entrepreneurs, are amongst those set to be be honoured at The Precious Awards, sponsored by Pearson PLC. The awards, organised by Precious Online Magazine and Network, take place during the first day of Enterprise Week, and serve to promote those inspiring... - October 19, 2007 - Precious Online Magazine and Network
WOW! Women On Writing Named as a Finalist in the 4th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Stevie Award Winners to be Announced in Las Vegas on November 12 - October 18, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
Fashion That Defines Those Incomprehensible Whines and Babbles
Everyone wants something they can connect to; Baby's Language is connecting Moms and Babies world wide through their apparel. - October 18, 2007 - Baby's Language Clothing Co.
Gift It in Green
EclipseSpa Launches Green Packaging - October 17, 2007 - EclipseSpa
Redding's First Condo Conversion Opens Models with Three Car Giveaway
Monaco Condominiums, Redding's first condo conversion project, opens their models with a unique incentive of a new car to the first three purchasers. - October 17, 2007 - Affordable Housing Investments, LLC
New DVD Teaches the Ancient Practice of Yoga to Help Modern Parents Calm Their Babies
Itsy Bitsy Yoga “Sleep n’ Grow” DVD will be in stores beginning in January 2008. This baby yoga DVD teaches parents techniques to calm fussy infants, help with digestion and improve sleep, all while creating lasting emotional bonds. - October 16, 2007 - Itsy Bitsy Yoga International
Marsha Mason: Track Chic’s® Racing Woman Behind The Wheels
Marsha Mason, actress and former female SCCA race driver and team owner is interviewed in Track Chic’s Women Behind the Wheels, www.TrackChic.com/wbw, this month. - October 15, 2007 - Track Chic, Inc.
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Business Growth
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has released the WPO Growth Survey, analyzing the growth of WPO member businesses. WPO surveyed its membership and found that respondents predicted growth from 2006 to continue into 2007, with 64% of the women expecting to hire additional employees... - October 15, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women TIES Hosts Finger Lakes Region Growth Discussion Luncheon
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, hosts a special growth discussion luncheon for women entrepreneurs in the Greater Finger Lakes Region of New York State. - October 15, 2007 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)