Women in Business News
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Lynne Marie Finn Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Lynne Marie Finn as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. Finn, a 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year award winner, is the president of Superior Staff Resources, Inc. Active in women-owned business... - April 19, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Hybrid Mom Magazine Launch Party a Huge Success
Acting on the true meaning of Hybrid, the Hybrid Mom launch party at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, brought together people and moms of all kinds. In attendance, soon-to-be Hollywood Hybrid Mom, Megyn Price, from the hit CBS series Rules of Engagement, corporate mom executives from: Disney Corp,... - April 17, 2007 - Hybrid Mom Consulting & Media Group
Linda Kulka Heads Carolina Healthcare Interior Design Group
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Linda Kulka, director of interiors, has founded the Carolina Healthcare Interior Design Group. The group meets quarterly to discuss issues that designers face in... - April 17, 2007 - BJAC
Mary Cantando Speaks At Syracuse Women’s Conference
Mary Cantando, president and growth expert at WomanBusinessOwner.com, is scheduled to speak at the Women Igniting The Spirit Of Entrepreneurship Conference (WISE) on Thursday, April 12 at the Syracuse Conference Center in Syracuse, N.Y. at 11 a.m. Cantando will present “Open The Sales... - April 16, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Podcast Featuring Marsha Firestone
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has released a podcast discussing the 2007 WPO conference. In the podcast, Firestone describes the upcoming conference including background information about the theme and mission, this year’s... - April 16, 2007 - Women President Organization
Creatively Driven: Young Entrepreneur Brings Unique Do-It-Yourself Boutique to St. Paul
The following describes the fearless path Kelly Garrett, a 26-year-old small business owner, took to make her dream store, Ekcetera, a reality. Garrett, a true “do-it-yourself-er,” created the store from the ground up – even designing and completing the build-out herself. Not only will readers feel compelled by Garrett’s motivation, they will discover a creative haven and resource that is just around the corner. - April 13, 2007 - Ekcetera Productions, LLC
President of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives Signature Award
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has received the 2007 Social Entrepreneur Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners New York City Chapter. The Social Entrepreneur Award recognizes the innovation, resourcefulness and... - April 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Discover 'the Secret' to Taking Charge of Your Career; MountainWorks Press Releases New Book, Nibble Your Way to Success
Career-minded people searching for a way to get better results and advance their careers can find real-world, proven career insights and tips in Nibble Your Way to Success -- 56 Winning Tips for Taking Charge of Your Career. - April 11, 2007 - MountainWorks Communications, LLC
Jennifer Terry Releases Podcast on Women’s Forum
Jennifer Terry, benefit chair of the Women’s Forum of North Carolina, has announced the release of a podcast on the organization. In the podcast, Terry addresses the organization’s history and function in today’s community, as it recognizes and celebrates women leaders in both the... - April 11, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina
Local Community Leaders Named to Committee for the Women’s Forum of North Carolina Benefit Gala
The Women’s Forum of North Carolina has announced its executive committee members for the Women’s Forum of North Carolina 2007 Benefit Gala. This group of leading North Carolina community leaders will be responsible for managing the organization’s benefit gala of Legends! on... - April 05, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina
Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation Debuts New Plantronics Headset System
Paula Turner, president and CEO of Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation, a WBENC certified woman-owned business and leading stocking distributor for Plantronics headset equipment, has announced that the company has expanded its Plantronics CS product line with the new Plantronics CS55H Home Edition... - March 30, 2007 - Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen Of The Year”
Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Francine Manilow, president of Manilow Suites, Inc, was named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen of the Year” at the Success Strategies for Businesswomen conference held on... - March 29, 2007 - Women President Organization
Dji Dieng - Supermodel Awarded with "Leading Ladies Award 2007" by Österreich Edition Austria
Supermodel Dji Dieng will be rewarded by Österreich Edition with the "Leading Ladies Honor Award" for her extraordinary social Engagements, as for the charity engagements as "Goodwill Ambassadress" for UNESCO National Committee Sri Lanka in favour of the UNESCO... - March 28, 2007 - Dji Dieng Management
Francine Manilow Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Francine Manilow as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. Manilow is a member of the Women Presidents' Organization Chicago Downtown chapter and is the president of Manilow Suites, Inc., a company that... - March 27, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Marti Barletta as Keynote Speaker For 2007 International Conference
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 the keynote speaker at the 2007 WPO International Conference “Beyond Business As Usual: The Next 10 Years” - April... - March 27, 2007 - Women President Organization
Diane Kuehn Named 2007 Enterprising Woman of the Year
Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing, has been named a 2007 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 business. Kuehn won in... - March 26, 2007 - VisionPoint Marketing
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces Nevada Chapter and New Member Reception
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Nevada Chapter will host a new member reception on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at the Gerrity Group’s showroom located at 5193 West Oquendo Road in Las Vegas, Nevada. All potential members are invited to attend the reception to learn more about how... - March 26, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Jim Collins as Keynote Speaker for 2007 International Conference
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Jim Collins, the author of national bestsellers including Good To Great and Built To Last, will be the keynote speaker at the 2007 WPO International Conference “Beyond Business As Usual:... - March 23, 2007 - Women President Organization
Computer Car Co-Founders Honored with 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Award
Computer Car, an executive transportation solutions provider, today announced that two of its founders, Naomi Glaser and Dolores Battelli, were honored with the 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Award by Enterprising Women magazine. Glaser and Battelli serve as Senior Vice President Sales,... - March 22, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Marsha Firestone Speaks at University of North Carolina Dean’s Speaker Series
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), will speak at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as part of the ongoing Dean’s Speaker Series on Tuesday, March 27, at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The lecture will begin... - March 21, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen of the Year”
Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Laurie Sprouse, president of Ultimate Ventures, Inc, was named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen of the Year” at the Success Strategies for Businesswomen conference held on... - March 20, 2007 - Women President Organization
Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation Launches New Plantronics Product Line
Paula Turner, president and CEO of Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation, a WBENC certified woman-owned business and leading stocking distributor for Plantronics headset equipment, has announced that the company has launched a full product line of Plantronics CS Headsets. - March 19, 2007 - Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) San Francisco/East Bay Chapter Announces Regional Event
The SanFancisco/East Bay chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will host their regional winter program, “Successful Leadership is No Accident,” on March 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Merrill Lynch’s 1111 Broadway location in Oakland, Dr. Elizabeth Kearney,... - March 16, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization Members Win National Award
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that 20 of the 44 winners of the 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards are WPO members. The Enterprising Women of the Year awards are an annual tribute to North America's top women... - March 15, 2007 - Women President Organization
Wendy Coulter Nominated for Woman of the Year
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a creative services firm specializing in building brand identities, has been nominated as a Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Coulter will participate in an eight-week fundraising campaign in honor of a young man who... - March 14, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Kim Cooper Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Kim Cooper as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. Cooper is a member of the Women Presidents' Organization Phoenix chapter and is the president of Desert-Fleet Serv, Inc., an on-site diesel truck service... - March 14, 2007 - Enterprising Women
WPO Member Featured Speaker at Middle East and North African Women Business Summit
Integrated Sciences Solutions, Inc. President Cecilia McCloy Participates In Event Sharing Solutions For Businesswomen Of The Region - March 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Judith Ritter Wins 2007 Enterprising Women Of The Year Award
President of Ritter Contracting Wins Prestigious National Award - March 09, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen of the Year”
Cheryl Osborn Honored At Women Business Conference - March 08, 2007 - Women President Organization
Sandy Abalos Participates in NAWBO Day at the Capitol
Managing Partner Of Abalos & Associates, PLLC Works With Legislative Leaders - March 08, 2007 - Abalos & Associates
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces 2007 International Conference
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will hold its 2007 International Conference “Beyond Business As Usual: The Next 10 Years” April 19-21 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ. The conference encourages WPO members and potential members to share business... - March 06, 2007 - Women President Organization
Diane DiResta Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Enterprising Women Magazine Announces DiResta Communication, Inc. President as Board Member - March 05, 2007 - Enterprising Women
McKinley Marketing Partners Named Woman-Owned Business Enterprise of the Year in D.C.
McKinley Marketing Partners was named Woman-Owned Business of the Year for the DC area during an awards breakfast with the Women President’s Education Organization on March 1st, 2007. McKinley was nominated by two of its major clients, AOL LLC and Freddie Mac. The award comes the same week... - March 03, 2007 - McKinley Marketing Partners
Women Presidents’ Organization Names Vice President of Facilitation
Susan Diamond Joins WPO - March 02, 2007 - Women President Organization
President of Hummingbird Creative Group Named Co-Chair of CWA Committees
Wendy Coulter Named Co-Chair For Carolinas Wireless Association Committees - March 02, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Valerie Orsoni Wins 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Award
President Of MyPrivateCoach Wins Prestigious National Award - March 01, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Kevin Roberts as Keynote Speaker For 2007 International Conference
Worldwide CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi To Address WPO - February 27, 2007 - Women President Organization
Rosalie Stackman Edson Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Rosalie Stackman Edson as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. Edson is the president and owner of Meadows Office Furniture Company, a full service distributor of contract furniture and related furnishings... - February 20, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named MarCom Gold Creative Award Winner
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Vigdis Eriksen, president and CEO of Eriksen Translations Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y., has been recognized with a 2006 MarCom Gold Creative Award for the firm’s production of its 20th anniversary calendar. The calendar was created and produced by... - February 19, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Electrical Contractor of the Year
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Norka Munilla, president of Thunder Electrical Contractors, Inc. of Miami, has been named the Electrical Contractor of the Year by the Latin Builders Association Inc. The annual award is presented to individuals associated with the South Florida... - February 16, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Small Business Innovative Research Award Winner
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Esther Yu, president and CEO of Integrated Solutions Inc., a software solutions firm based in Holmdel, N.J., has been recognized with a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Award. The award was based on Integrated Solutions patent pending... - February 13, 2007 - Women President Organization
Paula Turner Attends Enterprising Women Magazine’s 5th Annual Women of the Year Awards Celebration
Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation, a WBENC certified woman-owned business and leading stocking distributor of Plantronics headsets, has announced that Paula Turner, president and CEO of the company, will attend Enterprising Women magazine’s 5th annual Women of the Year awards celebration... - February 12, 2007 - Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation
Toronto Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Facilitator
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Frances Kennedy is the new facilitator for the three Toronto Chapters. Kennedy is an independent consultant to privately held companies offering organizational development, strategic planning and human resource management. The WPO is... - February 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization Names Events Coordinator
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Emily Scarlet Kramer has joined the organization as the events coordinator. In this position Kramer will organize and manage the budget for all events for the international organization, as well... - February 09, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Instrument of Change Award Winner
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Linda Hall Whitman, Ph.D., a consultant based in Minneapolis, has been recognized with an Instrument of Change Award from KPMG’s Network of Women (KNOW). KNOW has been helping foster women's networking, mentoring, and leadership opportunity in... - February 07, 2007 - Women President Organization
Iatria Spa and Health Center Sponsors Annual Networking Luncheon: Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman - Love the Game!
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the Savvy Women’s Conference: Play Like A Man, Win Like A Woman - Love The Game! presented by Wachovia. The event, scheduled for Feb. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmon Center in... - February 06, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Ananda Roberts Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Ananda Roberts as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. Roberts is president of nFocus Software™, a provider of data management and analysis software to more than 3,500 customers worldwide. Members of... - February 06, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation President and CEO Named Charter Member of Women Presidents’ Organization
Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation has announced that Paula Turner, president and CEO of the company, has been named a charter member of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a national organization comprised of successful women entrepreneurs at the million and multimillion-dollar level. - February 06, 2007 - Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation
Speaking of Women’s Health Co-Chairs Earn Honor
Speaking of Women’s Health has honored its three co-chairs, Erika Mangrum, Dr. Angela Baylis and Dr. Lisa Roberts, with an award for chairing the conference’s executive committee. The three women led efforts to organize the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a daylong event... - February 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Denver Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Facilitator
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced Elizabeth Lake as the new facilitator for the Denver Chapter. Lake is a founding partner in ROCG, a full service business advisory and consulting firm with 40 offices internationally. The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a... - February 05, 2007 - Women President Organization