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.
Wealthy Bag Lady Founder and Author Linda Hollander Joins WomenCorp® Online Magazine as Featured Lifestyle Author
WomenCorp announces the launch of its new multimedia online business magazine for women. Transforming the World of Business for Women. Starting Your Business. Marketing Your Business. Financing Your Business. - December 15, 2007 - WomenCorp, LLC
Elinor Stutz, Founder and CEO of Smooth Sale, Joins WomenCorp® Online Magazine as Featured Lifestyle Author
WomenCorp announces the launch of its new multimedia online business magazine for women. Transforming the World of Business for Women. Starting Your Business. Marketing Your Business. Financing Your Business. - December 15, 2007 - WomenCorp, LLC
Lynn Toomey Local Entrepreneur and Founder of Art to Gogh, Wins Grand Prize in Mount Wachusett Community College's (MWCC), Third Annual Business Plan Competition
The competition sponsored by MWCC's Entrepreneurial Resource Center with the support of many business sponsors allows local entrepreneurs or business owners to compete by submitting a business plan that portrays a unique and innovative service or concept. - December 15, 2007 - Ladies Who Launch: Worcester, MetroWest, Central Mass Chapter
Watch and Talk with Chefs Live on Christmas - ChefsLine Launches Live Stream Holiday Show
ChefsLine launches the first ever live, on-demand cooking show this Holiday season with its interactive web stream show, Real Time Recipes. - December 13, 2007 - Chefs Line, Inc.
Porto of Raleigh Introduces "Vintage Porto!" Original, Handmade Jewelry
Just in time for the holiday gift season, Porto, a fine home furnishings store in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, is introducing “Vintage Porto!,” a new collection of hand-crafted jewelry by Porto co-owner Emily Barrett. The collection of earrings and necklaces is inspired by vintage designs,... - December 13, 2007 - Porto
Emerging Jewelry Designer Announces Launch of Website
Uzuri Designs, an emerging jewelry company, announces the launch of new online store-www.UzuriDesigns.net. Uzuri, a Kiswahili word meaning beauty, encompasses the philosophy of Uzuri Designs. Uzuri Designs strives to design accessories that evoke a feeling of inner beauty while complimenting the wearer's ensemble. - December 11, 2007 - Uzuri Designs
Web Site Launch Makes Dental Lab Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit Affordable
A recently launched web site makes teeth whitening at home a simple, inexpensive process. Now the public have access to the same solution used by dentists. - December 08, 2007 - NovaWhite Professional Teeth Whitening
w2wlink.com Social Network Website for Professional Women Launches
w2wlink.com, the premier website community for professional women, has launched and is dedicated to providing expert content and a free private online networking environment for women at different stages of their lives and careers. Using the site, women everywhere can log on any time that fits... - December 07, 2007 - w2wlink.com
Women TIES Growth Discussion Luncheon Focused on Branding Strategies
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, will host a luncheon for women entrepreneurs interested in learning about success strategies for branding their business. - December 05, 2007 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
Personal and Professional Development - Ponn Sabra of 'Empower Women Now.com'
A home based business success story - Ponn Sabra runs a business called ‘Empower Women Now’. Her business helps women owned businesses to gain online visibility and achieve profitability. Read More in Ponn's interview http://www.dotcommothers.com/personal-development-starting-a-home-business/ - December 04, 2007 - DotComMothers
Track Chic: from Quarter Midgets to NASCAR Race Team Management
Shawn Burger, a Quarter Midget racer, and her family are featured in Track Chic’s Women Behind the Wheels, www.TrackChic.com/wbw, section this month. - December 03, 2007 - Track Chic, Inc.
More and More Corporations Offering Concierge Benefits to Assist Employees Obtain Work/Life Balance
Work/Life balance continues to be a hot topic for corporations wanting to compete for today’s top talent and retain Generation-Y employees in our global economy. Concierge of Charlotte, LLC, a personal & corporate concierge company located in South Charlotte, offers customized concierge benefits for individuals and companies. - December 02, 2007 - Concierge of Charlotte, LLC
Homozygous APHA Stallion, Natural Hitter, Has Successfully Sold 12 Frozen Semen Breedings to New Zealand Farms
Reserve World Champion stallion, Natural Hitter, has successfully sold 12 breedings via frozen semen to two farms in New Zealand. Natural Hitter is registered with the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and is tested 100% positive for the homozygous tobiano gene. Therefore, breeding to this... - December 01, 2007 - A&J Paint Horses
Work at Home Mom Helps Other WAHMs Compete with Big Business
After quitting her job to become a work at home mom, Claudia Roberts of Commerce, TX realized that this plan was not as easy as she had believed it would be. She became friends with a number of other work at home moms, and realized that they all seemed to have a similar problem... competing with... - December 01, 2007 - Haleyna.com
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
Kathleen Ameche, Woman Road Warrior™, Joins WomenCorp® Online Magazine as Featured Lifestyle Author
WomenCorp announces the launch of its new multimedia online business magazine for women. Transforming the World of Business for Women. Starting Your Business. Marketing Your Business. Financing Your Business. - November 29, 2007 - WomenCorp, LLC
Docklands Based Entrepreneur Wins Business Person of the Year
Docklands based entrepreneur Alexandra Kelly won Business Person of the Year Friday night at the Thames Gateway Business Awards. Three years after being rejected by BBC's Dragons Powerchex just won their fifth award. - November 29, 2007 - Powerchex
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