Women in Business News
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Sandy Abalos Named 2007 Enterprising Woman of the Year
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC, has been named 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. The... - February 01, 2007 - Abalos & Associates
Women Presidents’ Organization Names Vice President of Operations
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization, (WPO), has announced that Camille Burns has been promoted to vice president of operations. In this position Burns will manage the national office, as well as handle seminars, events, marketing, and... - February 01, 2007 - Women President Organization
Leader of Women Presidents’ Organization Participates in United Kingdom Delegation
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D, president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), participated in a delegation in Washington D.C., of individuals and organizations who support women entrepreneurs. The event aided the U.K. delegates in learning more about the resources that women entrepreneurs in... - January 30, 2007 - Women President Organization
Mary Cantando Wins Award for Support of Entrepreneurs
Mary Cantando, president of Cantando & Associates, and growth expert at WomanBusinessOwner.com, was named a Women’s Business Enterprise of the Year by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Southeast (WBEC-SE). Cantando was presented this award at the Breakthrough Breakfast on Jan. - January 30, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation Named National Top 500 Women-Owned Business
Paula Turner, president and CEO of Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation, has announced that the company has been named one of the top 500 women-owned businesses in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading multicultural Web site. Ranging in revenue size from $1 million... - January 30, 2007 - Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation
Enterprising Women to Honor Women Entrepreneurs at Annual Celebration
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has announced the winners of the 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards, an annual tribute to North America's top women entrepreneurs. The three-day tribute will be held at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Lake Buena... - January 24, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Women Presidents’ Organization Launches First Portland Chapter
The first Portland chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) launches in February for accomplished women presidents who have led their companies to generate over 2 million dollars (or $1-million in a service-based business) in annual revenue. WPO aims to improve business... - January 22, 2007 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization Members Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) New York member Amy Birnbaum and members-at-large Pamela O’Rourke and Rosalie Stackman Edson have been named to the Enterprising Women National Advisory Board. As members of the National Advisory Board, Birnbaum, O’Rourke and Edson will provide... - January 18, 2007 - Women President Organization
Pamela Chambers O’Rourke Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Pamela Chambers O’Rourke as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. O’Rourke is the president and CEO of Icon Information Consultants, a company that specializes in identifying and recruiting highly... - January 18, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Marsha Firestone Speaks at Women Executive Speaker Series Event
Women Presidents’ Organization President Addresses Kickoff Event - January 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Sandy Abalos to Speak on “Combat Math” at Business Boot Camp
Managing Partner Of Abalos & Associates, PLLC. to Deliver Financial Advice to Women Entrepreneurs - January 11, 2007 - Abalos & Associates
WPO Member Named Minnesota and Dakotas Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 Winner
Amy Langer Honored in Emerging Category - January 08, 2007 - Women President Organization
Paula Turner Named to Second Term on Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Enterprising Women Magazine Announces Lexair Electronics President & CEO as Board Member - January 03, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Rita N. Singh Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Enterprising Women Magazine Announces S&A Consulting Group Leader as Board Member - December 28, 2006 - Enterprising Women
The Kerr Foundation, Inc. President Lou Kerr Recognized
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Receives Award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education - December 28, 2006 - Women President Organization
Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation Awards Community Investment Grant to Interact
Grant From Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle - December 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Diana Richards Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Enterprising Women Magazine Announces Vacuum System International CEO as Board Member - December 15, 2006 - Enterprising Women
Women Presidents Organization Member Recognized as Best Investment Opportunity
SBTV.com President Susan Solovic Selected by Women’s Technology Cluster at Conference - December 14, 2006 - Women President Organization
Cynthia Anderson Named Women Extraordinaire by Business Leader Magazine
Managing Partner of CD Anderson, P.A Named One of Top Ten Women Extraordinaire - December 12, 2006 - CD Anderson & Associates
Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
North Carolina Telecom Distributor Nationally Recognized as a Woman-Owned Business - December 11, 2006 - Lexair Electronics Sales Corporation
Sandra Abalos to Speak at Business Boot Camp
Managing Partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC. to Address Women Entrepreneurs - December 11, 2006 - Abalos & Associates
Linda Leake Named Women Extraordinaire by Business Leader Magazine
President of execUchange Named One of Top Ten Women Extraordinaire - December 11, 2006 - execUchange
Women Presidents Organization Member Voted Top Recruiter in Boston
New Dimensions in Technology President Beverly Kahn Recognized by Women’s Business Boston - December 11, 2006 - Women President Organization
Executive Women's Network and National Association for Female Executive (NAFE) Announce Lineup for National Women's Conference
Executive Women’s Network (EWN) and The National Association For Female Executives (NAFE) announce lineup for “Executive Women Leading The Way” National Conference featuring an extraordinary lineup. Rosario Marin, Former Treasurer of the United States and Current Secretary of State and Consumer Agency Services for the State of California. Carson Kressley, Celebrity Personality/Stylist and Star of “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” - December 10, 2006 - Executive Women's Network
Mary Cantando Keynote Speaker at Virginia NAWBO Event
Local Author Speaks at NAWBO Richmond Holiday Luncheon - December 08, 2006 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Diane White Cre8tive Luxury - Full Service Party Planning & Event Design, Dallas, Texas
Diane White… A woman with impeccable taste and ardent eye for the minutest details, just ask fitness guru Donna Richardson-Joyner to Dallas Socialite Natalie McGuire, producing weddings and events for celebrity and high profile clients has become second natured and a full time business for Diane. - December 04, 2006 - Diane White Cre8tive Luxury
Denver PR Consultant Maggie Holben Quoted in Rocky Mountain News Regarding Rep. Tom Tancredo’s Media Relations Tactics
Rocky Mountain News Washington Bureau Chief Michael Sprengelmeyer interviewed and quoted Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner of Lakewood-based Absolutely Public Relations, regarding the PR/media relations tactics of Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo. The article ran Friday, December 1, 2006, and was... - December 03, 2006 - Absolutely Public Relations
Eight WPO Members Named Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area
Members Make Annual List by San Francisco Business Times - December 01, 2006 - Women President Organization
Mary Cantando Leads Workshop at Women’s Conference
Local Author to Speak at Speaking of Women’s Health Conference - December 01, 2006 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Robyn Jones Named Credit Suisse Outstanding Woman in Business 2006
Robyn Jones, co-founder and chief executive of Charlton House, was named the Credit Suisse Outstanding Woman in Business for 2006, in association with the National Business Awards, held at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Tuesday 7th November. 45-year-old Jones, a former school cook, and... - December 01, 2006 - Charlton House Catering Services
Marybeth Winstead Chairs Speaking of Women’s Health Committee
Healthy Moms NC Licensee and Partner Joins Promotion and Publicity Committee - November 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces Women’s Business and Leadership Delegation to China
Presidents of Multimillion-Dollar Corporations Promote International Women Business Development - November 17, 2006 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents Organization Members Named Among Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs
Eight Members Make Profit Magazine’s Profit W100 List - November 16, 2006 - Women President Organization
Staging Executives to Attend NAWBO Awards Dinner
Staging Executives, home staging and design professionals, slated to attend NAWBO awards dinner. Look for ad in program booklet. - November 14, 2006 - Staging Executives
Raleigh Laser Hair Removal Expert to Speak in New York
Raleigh Laser Hair Removal Expert Kile Law, owner of Blue Water Spa Selected to Speak in New York at Medical Spa Conference. The country’s most prestigious educators and medical spa experts will convene March 11-12 to share their successful business strategies. Executives from Blue Water... - November 10, 2006 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
WPO President Marsha Firestone Debuts Marsha Minutes On SBTV.com
Weekly Informational Pieces For Entrepreneurs Available For Download - November 10, 2006 - Women President Organization
Nancy A. Goshow Named To Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Enterprising Women Magazine Announces Managing Partner of Goshow Architects, LLP, as Board Member - November 09, 2006 - Enterprising Women
Nominations Now Open For Prestigious 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards
Awards Recognizing Outstanding Woman Entrepreneurs - October 31, 2006 - Enterprising Women
Women Presidents’ Organization Member’s Company Named One of The 25 Largest Environmental Firms in The Bay Area
Ceil McCloy’s Firm Honored by East Bay Business Times - October 26, 2006 - Women President Organization
Iatria Day Spa Hosts Professional Women’s Series Workshop
Local Spa Sponsors Workshop On How Women Can Change Careers - October 25, 2006 - Iatria Day Spa
Woman Surrenders All to Pursue Personal Cause
Sr. Finance & Operations professional and a single mother of three sets all personal fears aside to pursue her passion. Leaving behind what some would consider a secure future and a promising career, to start a firm that provides services to disadvantaged organizations and individuals. - October 18, 2006 - Live It, Inc.
Syracuse Chapter, Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Members
Four New Members, National Nonprofit Women’s Organization Chapter - October 11, 2006 - Women President Organization
There’s No Glass Ceilings For Woman Entrepreneurs
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Labor Day Survey Indicated Fair Compensation at the Top - October 09, 2006 - Women President Organization
ExecUchange President to Speak to Executive Women International
Linda Leake to Speak About Effective Networking - October 06, 2006 - execUchange
Crescent State Bank Assistant Vice President Honored At Women In Business Awards
Triangle Business Journal Names Julie Clark To Exclusive List oOf Top Women Professionals - October 06, 2006 - Crescent State Bank
Women Presidents’ Organization Launches First Cincinnati Chapter
KeyBank's Key4Women Group Host Reception for Area Multimillion Dollar Women Owned Companies - October 03, 2006 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Greensboro/Winston Salem Chapter Kickoff Reception
National Organization Invites Interested Women Presidents of Multimillion-Dollar Corporations to Reception - October 02, 2006 - Women President Organization
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Hosts Women in Business Reception
Local Chapter Celebrates Charlotte’s Top 25 Women in Business - September 29, 2006 - Women President Organization
From Creamy and Sweet to Spaghetti-like Strands, Frieda’s Squash is the Versatile Veggie for the Season
As Autumn waits patiently for the end of the Summer, Frieda’s specialty produce company readies itself for the cool weather with an array of perhaps the quintessential holiday vegetable: squash. This versatile veggie is a staple for the season and combining myriad squash varieties with... - September 27, 2006 - Frieda's Specialty Produce Company
St. Louis II Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New St. Louis Host
National City Sponsors National Nonprofit Women’s Organization - September 26, 2006 - Women President Organization