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.
Teray Stephens, President of Invision Group, Appointed to National Board of the National Women's Political Caucus
Teray Stephens, well-known woman business leader and President of Invision Group, is appointed to the national board of the National Women's Political Caucus. - March 24, 2008 - Invision Group
Nationally Known Oregon Artist, Cristina Acosta, Represented by High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing of Central Oregon announces the signing of a representation agreement with Nationally known Oregon Artist, Cristina Acosta. - March 19, 2008 - High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon
2 Way Phone Service for MSN, Google and Yahoo
Super Technologies, Inc., the makers of DIDX.net, announce during Von.x Spring 2008 the ability to make and receive calls from MSN, Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger using the communications-empowering product SuperPhone. - March 18, 2008 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Speaking of Women’s Health Sets Date for 2008 Conference
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health and president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced the date of the 2008 Speaking of Woman’s Health conference. The 2008 conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located... - March 16, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Lisa Manyon Featured Expert for Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero's Sterling Mastermind
Masterminding your way to a business plan is just one of the ways Lisa Manyon has quickly experienced success. - March 15, 2008 - Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC.
Liz P. Communications Donates Book Sales to Support Women in Need
The most effective business strategy for women who own small businesses, is to use what they've got. - March 14, 2008 - Liz P. Communications
Niger Educational System Associates Partner with Malaria Foundation International
Recognizing that ending Malaria requires much more than bednets, the Niger Educational System Associates (NESA) partners with the Malaria Foundation to implement a long-term plan focused on education and economic development. - March 13, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts Teleseminar on March 20 to Help Small Business Owners Identify Their Success Stumbling Blocks
Author and motivational business speaker Barbara "Don't Make Me Slap You" Grassey to discuss the five common mistakes made by small business owners. - March 13, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
The Woman’s Advantage Announces National Search
Mary Cantando, a nationally recognized expert on women business owners, has announced the final phase of a national search to collect quotes for the 2009 page-a-day calendar for women business owners. Each day of The Woman’s Advantage calendar will feature a great idea of 20 words or less,... - March 12, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Bizymoms.com Celebrates the Launch of Four New Career Kits
Bizymoms.com is widely known for helping moms all over the world start their own home based businesses. With a web site loaded with information from A to Z, a variety of career kits and personal one on one support for anyone that has questions, Bizymoms.com has become a one stop informational freeway. - March 12, 2008 - Bizy Moms
Track Chic Introduces the Lug Nuts: Ladies, It’s Our Turn Now
Ladies, tired of going to NASCAR, Indy, NHRA and other races and seeing women in tight outfits at the entrances to the exhibits: So is Track Chic. - March 10, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
SecureUSA Announces New CEO and Majority Woman Ownership
SecureUSA, the leading provider of perimeter defense solutions, announced the appointment of a new CEO and majority woman ownership. - March 10, 2008 - SecureUSA Inc
Truewealthcreated.com Has Partnered with Natalie Stahl
Thomas Zebley and Mike Piersch, owners of TrueWealthCreated.com have partnered with Natalie Stahl, owner of The Platinum7 Profit System, to help grow their internet business using her system and team. According to Stahl, "Platinum7 Profits is an exclusive membership site and marketing system... - March 08, 2008 - Truewealthcreated.com
Local Business Women Named as Winner for the Make Mine a Million $ Business Arizona Event
10 women entrepreneurs walk away with financing, mentoring, and other prizes to help catapult their businesses' revenue to a million dollars. - March 08, 2008 - Desert Breeze Glass
Dentistry Argues Discrimination in Dental School
When gender profiling in dental school admissions was covered in a Wealthy Dentist survey, the slight majority of dentist opposed gender discrimination. However, many dentists felt that favoring male applicants could increase access to dental care. - March 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Huset-Shop.com – the Web’s Newest Source for Modern Scandinavian Products Has Launched
With products from more than 60 Scandinavian designers, Huset-Shop.com offers a large variety of Modern Scandinavian design objects within its four cyber-walls. Their products include design goods, jewelry, clothing, children’s toys, furniture, lighting, textiles and more. - March 07, 2008 - Huset
The WomensNet Network Announces New Amber Grant Competition and Launches WomensnetOnline - A Social & Business Network for Women Entrepreneurs
The WomensNet Network has expanded it’s family of entrepreneurial focused sites with it’s latest offering - WomensnetOnline.com, a social & business networking site for women in business. According to Melody Wigdahl, the 53 year old founder, “WomensnetOnline is a Facebook or... - March 07, 2008 - WomensNet.Net
Beware the Culture Nazi
Beware the Culture Nazi: DFW Author Publishes Book That Helps Corporate Leadership Avoid This and Other Common Mistakes Made While Implementing Culture Changes. Texan author Teresa Rector has turned a decade of organizational training and development experience into a unique book that is certain... - March 06, 2008 - Teresa Rector
Bloomin' Boomers Headed to Daytona Beach for Spring Break
This trail-blazing event is being created to offer mature women a total empowerment experience. - March 06, 2008 - Beverly Mahone
Popular Women’s Magazine Inspires Thousands of Entrepreneurs
Empowering Everyday Women Features Life Coach Valorie Burton. - March 05, 2008 - EEW Magazine
Cold Calling Seminar Presented by Dancing Elephants
Deidre Hughey, partner of Dancing Elephants Achievement Group, will present “Cold Calling…for People Who Hate to Cold Call!” at the Cary Chamber of Commerce on Mar. 12, 2008. - March 05, 2008 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group
Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces 2008 Pages to Podium Sponsors
The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF) (www.rpwf.net), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced the following sponsors for the 2008 Pages to Podium luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at the Brier Creek Country Club. - March 04, 2008 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Track Chic Partners with Extraordinary Motorsports Artist Bettie Miner
Track Chic shifts into high gear fashion with motorsports artist Bettie Grace Miner to provide designs for unique fashions in Track Chic’s Boutique, www.TrackChic.com/shopping. - March 03, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
Educating Children Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
“Planning to feed our kids well can be difficult,” according to originator Amy Roskelley “but it is possible. If children know what a healthy plate should look like, they can begin to make good choices that will carry them throughout their lives.” - March 03, 2008 - Super Healthy Kids
Atlantis Swim School Announces New Lead Instructor
Atlantis Swim School announces that Matti Svoboda has been promoted to the position of lead instructor. - March 03, 2008 - Atlantis Swim School
Patty Briguglio Named 2008 Enterprising Woman of the Year
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), has been named a 2008 Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine. This award honors women business owners who have record business growth and are leaders in the community and mentors to other women in... - March 03, 2008 - MMI
Sterling Research Group, Inc. Gains National Recognition
Local Women Business Named and Ranked 22nd among Florida’s Top 100 Women Owned Business List. - March 02, 2008 - Sterling Research Group, Inc.
Keynote Resource Now Offers Systematic Approach in Corporate Event Planning
What do Fletcher Christian's shoes and corporate event planning needs have in common? The answer may be more than everyone thinks. - March 01, 2008 - Keynote Resource Inc.
Bizymoms.com Announces New Event Planner Career Kit
Bizymoms.com has been working hard to bring in a vast variety of career kits to help moms make their 'work at home' dream a reality. The majority of moms let this dream fade due to the lack of knowledge, help and support. At Bizymoms.com moms all over the world not only get help and support; they get everything they need to start their business. - March 01, 2008 - Bizy Moms
Virtual Assistant Tell-All eBook on Getting Clients
Successful virtual assistant launches a new eBook about how to have a successful virtual assistant practice in 12 months. - March 01, 2008 - Virtual Business Partners
New Parenting Tool Eliminates Stress from Morning Rush and Bedtime Struggle
Mother of triplets invents an illustrated timing system to eliminate parental nagging and reminding. Teaches children time management and builds independence and self esteem. - February 28, 2008 - Timely Matters, Inc.
Women TIES Special Women's History Month Growth Discussion Luncheon Features Female College President
Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success) Special Women's History Month Growth Discussion Luncheon features Onondaga Community College President Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D. discussing key fundamentals of success to inspire and educate women entrepreneurs. - February 28, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
Materialistic Couture Boutique Launches Swanky Online Boutique
Materialistic Boutique today announced the introduction of its Online Boutique at www.Materialisticboutique.com. Materialistic is known for its vibrant couture and signature style designed for today’s fabulously chic and classic woman. While many of us don’t have the time to globe-trot... - February 28, 2008 - Materialistic Couture Boutique
Women TIES Syracuse Growth Discussion Luncheon Features Successful Women Entrepreneur
Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success) will feature successful New York State women entrepreneur, Lynn Steenburg, President of Sports Physical Therapy, at its May Syracuse Growth Discussion Luncheon. - February 27, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
Country-Wide Crusade Challenges Perceptions of Women in Business
Coaching Coach begins journey across Canada to help at the grass roots level. This is not like a survey; this is first-hand information from women entrepreneurs. - February 27, 2008 - Roaring Women Ltd
Chicago Photographer Among Top Knots
Chicago wedding photographer places in international photography competition. - February 22, 2008 - Wedding Creativo Photography
Success Expert Says Valentine's Day is Ideal Time to Switch Careers
Show yourself some love and start living the life you want when you switch careers. Make your switch today when you start the process of transitioning from the job you have now to the career you want. - February 22, 2008 - Knowledge Wealth Series
"Help! I'm Pregnant, and I Can't Sit Up!" is the Slogan for the New Bed-Pal Product Which is About to Hit the Us Market. The Carlysle Company LLC Announces Plans Today.
The Carlysle Company LLC of Prairie Grove, IL announces plans to launch a new patent-pending maternity support, the Bed-Pal, which can be used to assist the mom-to-be during the third trimester and post-partum period with sitting up, rolling over, and getting into and out of bed. The Bed-Pal is a long padded strap that attaches to the footboard of the bed. This product is expected to be a "must have for the third trimester" and great gift for the mom-to-be. - February 21, 2008 - The Carlysle Company LLC
Mary Cantando Named Co-Chair of Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Program
Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of WomanBusinessOwner.com, has been named co-chair for the Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) national Elizabeth Dole Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Program. The program, designed to recognize young women business owners who see the importance and value... - February 21, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Bizymoms.com Launches New Look and Expanded Content for Moms
Bizymoms.com, the premier work-at-home community since 1997, is taking bold steps to establish itself as the best resource website for moms on the Internet. Everyone at http://www.bizymoms.com knows firsthand how hard it can be to get a home business off the ground and still maintain your... - February 20, 2008 - Bizy Moms
Myrna Dow Receives Top Honors at the PPFA 2008 International Framing Open Competition
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art and custom picture framing gallery. The Gallery honored as a “Top 100 Art and Frame Gallery in America” (2005, 2006 and 2007) by Decor Magazine and voted "Best Art Gallery" in Redmond, Oregon (2006, 2007) and Sisters, Oregon (2005, 2006). In February 2008, High Desert Gallery was awarded Top Honors in the Professional Picture Framing Association 2007-2008 International Open Framing Competition. - February 17, 2008 - High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon
Bizymoms.com Launches New Career Kits at a New Low Price
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. - February 17, 2008 - Bizy Moms
Superfoods: Do I Need to Supplement?
Superfoods: do I need to supplement or is healthy eating enough? Goji, maca, noni, bee pollen - where did all these superfoods come from? And what ever happened to regular food? It would be nice to know if all the energy and money we are spending on supplementation is actually buying us better health. Author Joanna Steven and celebrity Tonya Kay discuss the nutritional analysis findings of their new publication. - February 16, 2008 - Kayos Market
Let's Coordinate, LLC Launches Virtual Assistant Practice
On February 11, 2008 Overland Park, KS based Let’s Coordinate, LLC, launched its virtual assistant business. Let’s Coordinate, LLC provides virtual assistant services to real estate agents, coaches and busy entrepreneurs who need to delegate their non-revenue generating tasks. - February 16, 2008 - Let's Coordinate, LLC
Kerensa Anncel Introduces the Revolutionary Office-in-a-Box
Style doesn't stop at the office door. A former executive turned designer, Kerensa Anncel, experienced first hand the need for pizazz and elegance from the bedroom to the boardroom. She created the company for women like her, who were passionate and creative, daily striving to make a difference. In the world of drab, look-a-like offices, she creates a line of desk accessories that will make anyone feel unique and tastefully blend personal style with the business environment. - February 15, 2008 - Kerensa Anncel
Contents of Luxurious Gift Bag for Oscar Nominees Announced
Oscar Nominees to Receive, Among Other Items, Limited Edition of Gothic Dog’s Gold and Diamond Dog Collar Charm - February 13, 2008 - Gothic Dog
Discover How to Find Career Success and Follow Your Own Path in this Uncertain Economy
Anyone looking for success in their career and life can find savvy insights and proven business practices in Hitting Your Stride: Your Work Your Way. - February 13, 2008 - MountainWorks Communications, LLC
Mary Cantando Keynote Speaker for the Principal Women in Business Teleclass Series
Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of WomanBusinessOwner.com, will be the keynote speaker for The Principal ® Women in Business Teleclass Series for women business owners on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. Cantando will disclose “The Five Secrets of Millionaire Women Business... - February 12, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Shift in Recruiting Practices: New Strategies for Job Seekers Include Video Resumes and Portfolios to Build Online Presence
Video resumes and online portfolios are the latest technique for professionals who want to take advantage of new opportunities and stay on top of emerging trends in recruiting. - February 11, 2008 - FiredUP Careers
Kids At Heart Photography Grants First Franchise in the Great State of Texas
Kids At Heart Photography is excited to announce that they have granted their first franchise in the State of Texas. Kids At Heart offers photography services to daycare/preschools, elementary/middle schools, youth sports leagues, dance and camp photography. - February 11, 2008 - Kids At Heart Photography