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.
Fashion for the Body and Soul at ZenTrend.com
ZenTrend.com, San Francisco Bay Area based e-tailer (www.zentrend.com) , wants you to open your wallets and hearts by purchasing high fashion for yourself and at the same time helping other women who cannot afford to do so themselves. ZenTrend is celebrating summer by donating 15% of its proceeds... - June 23, 2007 - ZenTrend.com
Carrington Publicity PR Director to Joins Book Tour of ‘Down That Aisle in Style’ Author
Publicist/writer/actress to be part of planned Western Pennsylvania tour stop in late July/early August 2007. - June 21, 2007 - Carrington Publicity
Internet Talk Show Host and Author Resumes Tour
Popular talk show host and author Rayna Gangi re-launches her book and speaking tour with a whirlwind start this week. “Forget the Cures, Find the Cause,” was released late last fall and was quickly listed as one of Amazon.com’s “movers and shakers,” but Gangi was... - June 20, 2007 - Earthwalk-USA
Real Estate Assistant Earns Professional Certification from the NAR
Roxanne Tidmore of Elite REVA has recently earned the Real Estate Professional Assistant Certificate, awarded by the National Association of Realtors®. All successful real estate brokers and agents know how important a good assistant is to their success. “The best investment of time and... - June 20, 2007 - Elite REVA
This 3 Year Old's Cake Has Over 350 Candles
Roaring Women, the premier networking group for business women, turns 3 today. Founded by Mandie Crawford in 2004, Roaring Women is now open in 12 locations with over 350 members across the Canada, including a U.S. presence in Seattle, WA which introduced meetings in January of this year. Plans for... - June 19, 2007 - Roaring Women Ltd
The Diamond “Tennis-Tennis Bracelet”
Elsa Deutsch-Garcia, one of the top U.S. designers of original wedding rings and engagement rings, announced her intention to broaden her company’s activities to include designing sports related pieces, and to work closely with charities like Cancer Care to strengthen their fundraising... - June 13, 2007 - Elsa Jewelry Corp.
13 Year Old Girl Takes Trash and Creates Fashionable Handbag
In a world that creates more waste today than ever before, the need for recycling education is dire. Those that are left with the biggest burden to recycle in the future are the children of today. It is thus fitting, that a handbag designed from old juice boxes by someone not yet old enough to drive a car, would be at the top of many children and parents must have lists. - June 11, 2007 - HaleyBop
Atlanta Bridal Gown Designer Anne Barge Featured in June 2007 eLIFE Magazine
Internationally known wedding gown designer Anne Barge talks with eLIFE about her career and her Fall 2007 designs. - June 11, 2007 - eLIFE Magazine
Beth Kieffer Leonard Receives Women Presidents’ Organization Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Beth Kieffer Leonard, local host of Minneapolis III chapters and partner of Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Co. LLP, has received the WPO’s 2007 President’s Award. The award was presented to Leonard by Marsha Firestone,... - June 04, 2007 - Women President Organization
Crysobel Jewelry Taps into World’s Finest and Most Rare Sapphires from Sri Lanka
The Crysobel Fine Jewelry Collection boasts precious gemstones, including some of the world’s rarest and best sapphires, from Sri Lanka. - June 01, 2007 - Crysobel
Four Minute Workout Videos for Your Office Desk? It Can’t be True but the “Death Squat” Has Arrived
Well the summer season is upon us, unfortunately, we are stuck in the office during the best time of the day to be outside. So when we finally get released from our day prisons, the last thing we want to do is go to the gym to get that beach body … right? Well the latest trend in fitness has finally hit the main stream workforce. http://www.FreeOfficeWorkouts.com is one of many companies that have your solution. - May 29, 2007 - Inland Empire Adventure Boot Camp
2007 Networker of the Year is One of Two Recognized Twice in 28 Years
The Networker of the Year of Peninsula Women's Network, is selected from the members of the longest continuously operating women's network in the USA, currently 178, in recognition of outstanding service to PWN. It acknowledges that the member contributed her time, talent and energy to helping connect people with people throughout the community. - May 29, 2007 - Professional Strategies Inc
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Sam’s Club Host Cashflow For Girls Program
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Sam’s Club and WPO member Sharon Lechter, co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, will encourage financial literacy by hosting a Cash Flow for Girls event on June 5 at 3 p.m. at 13 Sam’s Club locations in North America. The event will teach young... - May 29, 2007 - Women President Organization
The "Homebased Business Queen" Hosts Free Luncheon Workshop at Sugar Creek
A Sugar Land Mother of 6 who successfully launched her own homebased business in the Health and Wellness Industry after she lost a whopping 70 lbs on an all natural, delicious, organic, herbal juice and kept it off over 2 years is hosting a free lunch workshop. She has had tremendous success with... - May 26, 2007 - Leola Anifowoshe
Fashionable T-Shirt Line Designed by 7 Year Old Girl Which Also Benefits Children’s Charity
While most 7 year old girls are just learning to put on their own t-shirts, one special girl is busy creating them. Haley Schmidt at just 7 years old might be the youngest t-shirt designer in the country with her new line of fashionable children’s t-shirts titled HaleyBopTees. For certain... - May 25, 2007 - HaleyBop
Three Women Presidents’ Organization Members Recognized as Top Women in Business
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Christine Chen, Tina Rierson and Margie Motsinger were recognized as the Triad’s top businesswomen by the Triad Business Journal at the “Women in Business Awards” event. These women were honored as one of 25 Triad... - May 25, 2007 - Women President Organization
Samuel Cole Salon's Joelle Ray Contributes Expert Advice to Modern Salon's "FirstChair.com"
FirstChair.com, a website devoted exclusively to new salon and spa professionals, has asked Joelle Ray of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie, both in North Raleigh, to contribute to two expert-advice articles for the site’s readers. According to Ray, who co-owns the salons with husband Jack... - May 25, 2007 - Samuel Cole Salon
Villasenor Productions Releases The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written
Villasenor Productions, a multimedia company, has released The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written! by Monica Villasenor. Monica decided to bring the book forward because of the blatant need for this information. “I thought investing in commercial real estate would be... - May 24, 2007 - Villasenor Productions, LLC
Tyla Wells Receives Mary Lehman MacLachlan Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Tyla Wells, owner of Schoolhouse Learning Communities, LLC., was the recipient of the WPO’s 2007 Mary Lehman MacLachlan Economic Empowerment Award. The annual award is given to one applicant based on set criteria of... - May 22, 2007 - Women President Organization
High Efficiency Fitness Says: "‘Body Oars" Allow Huge Athletes to Run "Exercise Marathons"
High Efficiency Fitness Company of Columbus is introducing a fitness device (Body Oars) that totally bypasses knees elbows and every joint and muscle beyond them. This allows giant athletes to run exercise marathons on their huge body core muscles, with up to eight times more load resistance, levered through full range motion. Combined with zero impact or back compression, Body Oars will give them the first way to hard run their strongest running muscles for hours a day. - May 21, 2007 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Mary Cantando Announces Final Phase Of 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 a 2008 page-a-day calendar for women business owners. Each day the Woman’s Advantage calendar will feature a great idea of 20 words or less, along... - May 21, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Ultra International Could be the Next Ebay or Amazon?
At Ultra International, Inc. they will always strive to offer the highest quality products that are comparably priced within the marketplace, not products that are priced higher simply to support a compensation plan. They are proud to offer a variety of consumable products that are typically used daily by most families. - May 21, 2007 - Ultra International Inc.
Azani Medical Spa Introduces NeoStem's Adult Stem Cell Collection and Banking Services to Eastern PA and Western NJ
Azani Medical Spa, located in Bethlhem Pennsylvania under the direction of founder and Medical Director Monica Carezani-Gavin, MD, has announced an agreement with the New York City-based biotechnology services company NeoStem, Inc. to become the first facility in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey to offer adult stem cell collection and long-term storage services to the public. Individuals interested in more information about these services should visit www.NeoStem.com or call 1-888-STEM-BANK (783-6226). - May 16, 2007 - Azani Medical Spa
Clove Cigarettes: The Famous Sigaret Kretek from Indonesia
The meaning of Clove cigarettes is 'Kretek cigarettes' processed by famous Madura Tobacco from East Java and mixed of Indonesian nature clove or spices then produce sensational exotic fragrance typical of Indonesia tropical island. Clove cigarettes sound more and more familiar for everyone then... - May 16, 2007 - Sale Cheap Cigarettes
NWCA Names Marketing Coach Veronika Noize 2007 Coach of the Year
The NW Coaches Association (NWCA), a chartered chapter of the International Coach Federation, names marketing coach Veronika (Ronnie) Noize the chapter's inaugural Coach of the Year. - May 16, 2007 - SoHo Marketing Guru Business Coaching & Development LLC
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces San Antonio Meet and Greet Reception
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will host a San Antonio chapter meet and greet on Tuesday, May 22 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Plaza Lecea located at 5441 Babcock Road. The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a diverse group of women presidents who have guided their... - May 16, 2007 - Women President Organization
Australian Woman Starts Business 34 Weeks Pregnant with Third Child
Twelve months ago, Kylie Short thought she was answering a job advertisement for a part time bookkeeper/secretary. Instead, she embarked on an adventure starting her own business 34 weeks pregnant with her third child while attracting clients from as far as Sydney and Melbourne. “I honestly... - May 16, 2007 - Tilda Virtual Services
DIDxchange Earns 2006 Product of the Year Award from Communications Solutions
DIDxchange Honored for Outstanding Innovation - May 14, 2007 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Susan Masten as Keynote Speaker for 2007 International Conference
Susan Masten, co-president of Women Empower Women for Indian Nations (WEWIN), was a keynote speaker at the 2007 the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) International Conference “Beyond Business As Usual: The Next 10 Years” held at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale,... - May 14, 2007 - Women President Organization
CEO Interview Series: Gretchen Shannon
Gretchen Shannon is the CEO of FitzoneforWomen.com – one of the fastest growing fitness club franchises in the US. Fitzone for Women is a health club that has been designed exclusively for women by women. She has been featured in Bizymoms.com “CEO interviews”... - May 13, 2007 - Bizy Moms
Financial Planning Firm Focuses on Women's Needs
Michelle Ash, CFP®, CDFA™, has long seen the need in financial planning for services to assist women clients. She has always personally enjoyed serving the women’s community, and has long held the goal to be known for specializing in helping women with their financial planning and wealth management needs. Women’s Wealth Management, Inc. is a resource to women clients of Northeast Florida. - May 13, 2007 - Women's Wealth Management, Inc.
College-2-career.com's Eric Snyder Offers His Coaching in Interviewing Skills
Eric Snyder, human resources expert and interview skills coach, understands what it takes to get that first big job. He helps college seniors and graduates preparing for a job interview by sharing perspective from the “other side of the desk.” - May 10, 2007 - College-2-career.com
Mary Cantando Keynote Speaker at Building a World-Class Business Conference
Mary Cantando, president and growth expert of WomanBusinessOwner.com, was the keynote speaker at the E-magnify “Building A World-Class Business” Conference at the Westin Conference Center in Pittsburgh. Cantando was the National expert on growth of women-owned businesses and spoke on... - May 10, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
M&AMG Announced Carole J. Kealy Director of Partner Relations at NCTA
Carole Kealy was named Director of Partner Relations for M&A Media Group. As a principal in the company, Carole will direct all marketing and communications initiatives on behalf of the firm; furthermore, she will act as a liaison between investment partners and client companies involved in the future of new media, entertainment and communications with disruptive technologies in broadband. - May 09, 2007 - M&A Media Group, LLC
Stop Counterfeiters: Rock & Roll Trunk Show Showcases Authentic Femme Metale Jewelry
Femme Metale jewelry designer, Leslie Homan, and The Rock and Roll Emporium (RARE), an eclectic Rock boutique, are hosting a unique trunk show to increase awareness and stop counterfeiters who manufacture and sell unauthorized knock-offs of original designs. The event takes place the Tuesday before... - May 03, 2007 - The Rock and Roll Emporium
Jeanine Recckio Named One of “The 55 Most Fascinating Palm Beachers” by Palm Beach Illustrated
Recckio Recognized for her “Lifestyle Innovations,” Trend Forecasting & Stylish Boutiques. - May 02, 2007 - Mirror Mirror Imagination Group
Futurologist Jeanine Recckio Joins Forces with Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club
Jeanine’s second Palm Beach boutique space will unveil latest trends and exotic treasures for club members. - May 02, 2007 - Mirror Mirror Imagination Group
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Podcast Featuring 2007 International Conference Keynote Speaker
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Marti Barletta, author and founder of The TrendSight Group, will be featured in a podcast discussing how companies can market to women, her role as a featured keynote speaker at the 2007 WPO... - May 01, 2007 - Women President Organization
Introducing the Tantalizing New Kurta Collection from Futurologist Jeanine Recckio
Hand-made kurtas inspired by India are this summer’s resort must-have. - April 30, 2007 - Mirror Mirror Imagination Group
Iatria Spa and Health Center to Participate in Local Women’s Health and Wellness Fair
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the spa will celebrate National Women’s Health Week by participating in Sparks & Associates’ first annual Women’s Health & Wellness Fair in Fuquay-Varina on Monday, May 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the... - April 30, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Quality Care Nursing - A Vital Force in Nursing
Partnering healthcare facilities with experienced and exceptionally talented nursing personnel. A leading innovator, QCN has become a vital force in nurse staffing today. Their commitment to excellence and to continuous quality improvement has earned us the respect and trust of the industry. - April 29, 2007 - Quality Care Nursing
Mary Cantando Keynote Speaker for Network of Executive Women
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners, will be the keynote speaker at the Network of Executive Women (NEW) Luncheon on Friday, April 27 in Tampa, Fla. at the Downtown Tampa Embassy Suites at noon. Cantando will deliver the keynote speech titled, “The... - April 27, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
ExecUchange Inks Deal with Smith Seal
Linda Leake, president of execUchange, a national firm that helps clients grow their companies, hold employees accountable and implement changes that make a difference, has announced that the firm has successfully finalized the selection and hiring of an inside sales representative for Smith Seal,... - April 27, 2007 - execUchange
Mothers in the Work Place Are on the Rise; In 2006, 90% of All of Lone Peak Business Solutions' Mothers were in the Workforce
Be one of the 90% of working mothers and still be home with your kids. Day Care is becoming a increasing need in todays society. Learn how you can provide for your own daycare and get paid at the same time. - April 27, 2007 - Lone Peak Business Solutions, Inc.
Kim Kearney, MAI, ASA, CCIM and President-Elect 2007 of CREW-LA is Committee Chair for Women at the Top Event
The principal of K3 Investments, Kim Kearney, MAI, ASA, CCIM, is 2007 President-Elect of Commercial Real Estate Women-Los Angeles (CREW-LA). In addition to being a member of the 2007 Board of Directors, she is also the Committee Chair for CREW-LA’s 7th Annual Women at the Top event to be held on Tuesday, June 12th at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - April 27, 2007 - K3 Investments
Sri Lanka Produces the World’s Best Sapphires, Found in Crysobel Earrings
The Crysobel Jewelry Collection uses precious gemstones including the world’s most exquisite pink, blue and white sapphires imported from the designer’s homeland of Sri Lanka. - April 26, 2007 - Crysobel
Maria B. Cosmetics Launches 30 Shades of Red Lipstick
Maria B. Cosmetics launches a unique, fashion-forward, trendy cosmetic line. The line specializes in red lipstick with a palette of 30 shades of crimson. The packaging is adorned with zebra stripes and genuine Swarovski crystals making it so glamorous and fashionable. - April 26, 2007 - Maria B. Cosmetics
Mary Cantando Releases Audio Compact Disc for Women-Owned Businesses
Mary Cantando, a nationally recognized expert on women business owners, has announced the May 1 release date of an audio compact disc (CD) titled Double Your Revenue: Certify Your Woman-Owned Business. The CD is designed to help women navigate the maze of certifying their women-owned businesses. In... - April 26, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Susan Ratliff Named Finalist for 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Award
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women Magazine, has announced that Susan Ratliff is a 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Award finalist. Ratliff is president of Exhibit Experts, an award-winning tradeshow exhibit dealer based in Phoenix, Ariz., that provides commercial-grade... - April 24, 2007 - Enterprising Women
WORC Boost Award Winners Work Together
KDM – A Business Support Service Company located in Lansdale, PA and Intellectual Pursuit, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA, have contracted together to move forward the missions of both companies. Bernadine Abad, President and CEO of Intellectual Pursuit, Inc., is recruiting tutors and academic... - April 21, 2007 - KDM