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.
AcreageWay – Ontario Based Emerging Fintech Company Makes Its Portal Live for Commercial Real Estate Investing
AcreageWay EMD (exempt market dealer) blockchain equity portal is fully operational. You can now access it, create your account and start to invest. As promised, the portal makes commercial real estate accessible to everyone. "'Real estate for everyone' is a bold statement and not easy to... - September 15, 2021 - AcreageWay
Katja Wahl Named Marketing Manager at Nova USA Wood Products
Katja Wahl has been named the marketing manager at Nova USA Wood Products, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality hardwood products and accessories. She will be responsible for leading the company’s sales, marketing and public relations efforts. “Our goal is to be recognized in this... - September 14, 2021 - Nova USA
Fix, Flip & DIY Decorating - Righteous Spaces Designer Banks All on Renovation
Entrepreneur and DIY Design Expert Kalyn Matthews transforms fixer-upper into a profitable property. Her journey from emptying her 401K to buying, renovating, and selling a dilapidated rowhouse in Philadelphia was just featured in House Beautiful magazine. - September 13, 2021 - Righteous Spaces
InPowered Business Solutions Raises Awareness and Funding for Dystonia
Local company supports Dystonia community to fuel knowledge and treatments. Approx. 50,000 Canadians cope with the neurological disorder, Dystonia which causes involuntary muscle movements. For Dystonia Awareness Month this September, Alicia McGill, from local accounting & finance business, InPowered Business Solutions, is sharing her story about living with this disorder to increase awareness and inspire others. InPowered is also donating 10% of Sept. sales to fund research and treatments. - September 13, 2021 - InPowered Business Solutions Inc.
A “Very Special Cat” Loses an Eye and Wins Hearts in a Picture Book Launching on National Cat Day
"Frazier: The Very Special Cat," authored by Faye Rapoport DesPres and illustrated by Laurel McKinstry Petersen (Writer's Coffee Bar Press, 2021 - Book 3 in the Stray Cat Stories Series), is a heartwarming children's book based on a true story. A big orange tom cat who was visiting an outdoor feeding station ended up finding a happy home despite having just one eye (after all, what matters is having a great big heart). The book will be released on October 29, 2021 - National Cat Day. - September 13, 2021 - Faye Rapoport DesPres
D.E.F.Y. Consulting Group Selected for the SCORE Fort Worth Masterclass 2021 Sponsored by Prosperity Bank
The team at D.E.F.Y. Consulting Group has announced it was one of the small business’ selected to participate in the SCORE Fort Worth Masterclass 2021, sponsored by Prosperity Bank. The Masterclass program is a six-week program, that meets bi-weekly, starting September 11, 2021. The program... - September 13, 2021 - D.E.F.Y. Consulting Group, LLC.
Mission to Deploy America's Patriotism Returns to DC Metro
Operation Deploy Your Dress in partnership with the Association of the United States Army will present the ODYD/AUSA DC Pop-Up this Saturday, September 11th beginning at 9:00am at the AUSA National Headquarters in Arlington, VA. Eligible military service members, dependents and DOD ID card holders... - September 10, 2021 - Operation Deploy Your Dress
Toi Holliday was Featured in the Los Angeles Edition of Top Agent Magazine
Toi Holliday of Side Inc. Arc Realty was featured in the Los Angeles Edition of Top Agent Magazine in September 2021. Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and affiliates in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia and... - September 09, 2021 - Toi Holliday Real Estate Team
Former Baywatch Actress and Businesswoman Melissa Biggs Clark Set to Open New Garden Shop, GRANGE Garden at San Diego’s Design District in Solana Beach
Update: Where is she now? San Diego’s Melissa Biggs Clark has gone from running on the beaches of TV’s “Baywatch” to sprouting up a GRANGE Garden. That is the name of the former Baywatch lifeguard’s new retail shop selling raised gardens, houseplants, succulents, preserved flowers and home décor. - September 07, 2021 - GRANGE Garden, LLC
This New Brand is About to be Everywhere - Heiress Beverly Hills Hires New Design Team Seen in Vogue and Expands to be Size Inclusive
New brand Heiress Beverly Hills is reported to have hired multiple new designers with work featured in Vogue. The brand is reported to have developed a "secret recipe" size chart perfecting the way clothes fit the average consumer. This size chart is now inclusive, ranging from size XXS - XXL. - September 03, 2021 - Heiress Beverly Hills
Tisha Brandes Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Tisha Brandes of Flower Mound, Texas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of insurance. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent... - September 01, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
New Book and Author; "The Lighthouse Beams Just A Little Something" by Kathie Baset
A first time Romance Fiction author has created and published a sweet "forever love" romance fiction novel with characters that appear real, as though they could be someone’s biography. It is well written and is Book 1 of a three book series of "The Lighthouse Beams." The name of the area where the story takes place in New York State is fictional though can easily be thought to be a specific place in the Catskills and almost near the Canadian border of New York State. - September 01, 2021 - Beacon Resources
Trudy Elizabeth Taul Harris Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Trudy Elizabeth Taul Harris of Fort Worth, Texas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of information technology. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. - September 01, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Diane Rosario Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Diane Rosario of Englewood, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of construction, painting, and renovations. Each month P.O.W.E. - August 31, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Blackmere Consulting CEO, Domini Clark, Chosen for Idaho Cybersecurity Task Force
On Thursday, August 5, 2021, Governor Brad Little announced the formation of a new cybersecurity task force for the state of Idaho. Blackmere Consulting Founder and CEO, Domini Clark, is among nineteen other experts chosen to help strengthen cybersecurity education, business, and government action... - August 31, 2021 - Blackmere Consulting
Nora Sermez Launches "Galaxy" for Salt and Pepper Diamond Lovers
For the first time, access hundreds of Galaxy salt and pepper diamonds by visiting sermez.com. True to her Canadian roots, all Galaxy diamonds are sourced from the great diamond repository of Northern Canada. - August 30, 2021 - Sermez Inc.
Chick Boss Cake - "The Million Dollar Bakery": Local Entrepreneur Builds a Million Dollar Business with Zero Experience & Writes a Book About It
Local 33 year old entrepreneur, Rebecca Hamilton, who has zero education or experience builds a successful bakery business to over a million dollars in sales & then writes a book about how she did it. A true underdog story, the book titled: The Million Dollar Bakery shares Rebecca's story of... - August 30, 2021 - Chick Boss Cake
Woman-Owned Church Hill Classics is an 11-time Inc. 5000 Honoree
As the official awards vendor for Mansueto Ventures, owner of Inc. and Fast Company magazines, Voves not only wins Inc. 5000 awards, her company also manufactures them. - August 28, 2021 - Church Hill Classics
Jacqueline Y. Fuqua Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jacqueline Y. Fuqua of Indianapolis, Indiana has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of esthetics and her expertise as a barber, manicurist,... - August 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Gina Bernardo Promoted to Account Manager at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Gina Bernardo has been promoted to account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2019, Bernardo has supported the practice’s production teams by creating sales proposals, developing coverage assessments and... - August 26, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Award Winning Film, Between Mountains, Returns from Cannes to Screen at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood on August 27
As COVID-19 continues to overwhelm communities around the globe, a sense of fear and anxiety has entrenched itself into society. This phenomenon has led to a significant increase in psychosocial and mental health implications. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five... - August 25, 2021 - Roaming Rickshaw Films
Dr. Katherine Johnson Recognized as an Honored Member for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Katherine Johnson of Frederick, Maryland has been recognized as an Honored Member in 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. About Dr. Katherine Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson is the president of Johnson... - August 25, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Woman of Empowerment Members are Introduced by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) showcases their new Women of Empowerment members who are being recognized for their contributions and achievements in the many fields and industries listed. About The New Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. (Professional... - August 25, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jennifer Smith, CEO of Growth Potential Consulting, Completes Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program
Growth Potential Consulting is proud to congratulate Jennifer Smith on completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. - August 25, 2021 - Growth Potential Consulting
Renowned Acupuncturist Kathleen Albertson Starts New Practice in Laguna Hills, CA
Albertson Acupuncture & Herbal Care is well established (26 years) in Orange County, CA. "The best patient results are achieved by integrating Western and Eastern Medicine. Western medicine alone has too many side effects and does not treat the root of the problem," states Dr. Albertson. - August 22, 2021 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
Culinary and Cannabis CannaSpa Okalahoma Tour
Culinary and Cannabis provides cannabis wellness education to patrons in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who seek alternative healing support and are an active participant in the cannabis community by producing interactive educational events and branding consultation to top cannabis brands. - August 20, 2021 - Culinary and Cannabis
National Van Lines Promotes Laura Manning to Assistant VP of Customer Service and Quality
Laura Manning was named Assistant Vice President of Customer Service and Quality at National Van Lines, Inc. - August 20, 2021 - National Van Lines
Naomi Comstock Joins USA Wood Products as Mechanical Engineer
Naomi Comstock has joined the mechanical engineering team of Nova USA Wood Products, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality hardwood products and accessories. As a mechanical engineer, Comstock was hired to support the ongoing development of cutting-edge fastening and installation technologies... - August 17, 2021 - Nova USA
Niccy L. James Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Niccy L. James of Farmington, Missouri has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of beauty. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize that in... - August 17, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. of Midland, Texas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women... - August 17, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Inclusive Brands Leads the Wine & Spirits Industry Into a World of Inclusivity & Inclusion
Inclusive One World Brands introduces "INCLUSIVO," an iconic tequila brand that communicates an expression of warmth, friendship and acceptance. Inclusive One World Brands is a multicultural and multigenerational company owned and operated by a Native American woman, a milestone in the... - August 17, 2021 - Inclusive One World Brands
Agbeyegbe-Hays, a Nigerian-American CPA is the New President of NYSSCPA's Manhattan/Bronx Chapter
Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST, founder and managing director of Hays CPA LLC is the new president of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Manhattan/Bronx Chapter. She was installed as president on June 1 and her term will run through May 31, 2022. The... - August 13, 2021 - Hays CPA
Toni Sutherland Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Toni Sutherland of Aptos, California has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of finance and real estate. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women... - August 12, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Stacy Burrows Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Stacy Burrows has been promoted to senior account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the RT ECP team in 2012, Burrows has assisted the new business and account management activities of senior management, while also directly... - August 12, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
International Artist Cat Tesla Will Exhibit at the Market Art and Design Show in the Hamptons
This exhibit will feature Tesla’s Abstract Series of Paintings Represented by Steidel Contemporary. Thursday, Aug. 12 | Select VIP Preview & Opening Evening; 1-5 pm - Exclusive Entry for Select VIPs; 5-9 pm - Exclusive Entry for Fair Pass Holders and Select VIPs; Public Fair Hours: Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14: 11am - 7pm; Sunday, Aug. 15: 11am - 5pm; The Bridgehampton Museum, 2368 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 - August 11, 2021 - Cat Tesla Fine Art
Dutch Company Undercolor B.V. is Launching an Executive Grade of Leather with Remarkable Characteristics, an Innovation with Major Impact for the Fashion Industry
EXECUTIVE LEATHER characteristics confirm the innovation's status: real leather, machine washable, does not require maintenance, non-allergenic properties, does not wrinkle after washing, can be produced till 0,3 mm, option for high elasticity, matte or glossy, colors in any Pantone variety. This all seasons leather, does not require linen or another impeachment, safe for lingerie production, processed 100% with vegetable extracts and sustainably sourced raw skins from the meat industry. - August 10, 2021 - Undercolor B.V.
AWP Announces First Board Member, Jasmine Willois - Founder of the Note Assistance Program (N.A.P)
Alternative Wealth Partners, LLC announces newest member of the AWP Diversity Fund I LP Advisory Board. Jasmine Willois is the Founder and Managing Director of the Note Assistance Program, N.A.P, an investor education platform to help investors learn the "ins and outs" of note investing. - August 09, 2021 - Alternative Wealth Partners, LLC
Toi Holliday Named Certified Auction Agent by Supreme Auctions
Toi Holliday, REALTOR ® of Coldwell Banker Realty based in Southern California, Los Angeles area, recently completed and received the Certified Auction Agent designation from Supreme Auctions. - August 07, 2021 - Toi Holliday Real Estate Team
Nyalla D. Schwartz Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized
Nyalla D. Schwartz of Los Angeles, California, will be honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of financial services. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. - August 03, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The Boynes Emerging Artist Award Launches the 5th Edition of This Award
The Boynes Emerging Artist Award has announced that it will be launching its 5th edition of the award. This year, they are accepting all 2D mediums as well as sculpture for the first time in addition to photography and painting. They are thrilled to announce that they will also be awarding $7000 in cash prizes, and also for the first time, permanent access to the Boynes Emerging Artist Award marketing team. - July 30, 2021 - Boynes Emerging Artist Award Ltd.
Honey Buz Queen Bee is a Finalist in the CEW Beauty Creators Awards
Honey Buz Queen Bee makes the finalist cut for the new category of CBD Beauty. CEW announced the finalists in the beauty creator awards for 2021, in a virtual event hosted by Brooke Shields. - July 30, 2021 - Honey Buz
Kitfox Design Group Releases The Vietnam Throw Blanket
Kitfox Design Group is proud to launch their latest and most exciting product yet, The Vietnam Throw blanket. A concerted effort to recognize our military’s history, and a humble nod and a thank you to the servicemen and women who fought in Vietnam. The Vietnam Throw is woven in a small... - July 30, 2021 - Kitfox Design Group, LLC
Box for Loss Creates Supportive Space for Pregnancy Loss
Box for Loss is a physical and emotional support box designed to nurture mothers and families going through the loss of a pregnancy. One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, with the majority occurring before 12 weeks. Many women say they felt very alone and unsupported in the aftermath. Box for Loss was created to expand the space for families going through pregnancy loss with resources + support. - July 29, 2021 - Box for Loss
Wynter W. Riddick Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Wynter W. Riddick of Norfolk, Virginia has been honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of community healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - July 29, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Maureen Amari Promoted to Vice President of Operations at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Maureen Amari has been promoted to vice president of operations within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Amari was the first team member to join the RT ECP team in 2005. Starting as an account and office manager, she now supervises the... - July 29, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
CCMS & Associates Delivery of Claims Adjusting Service Excellence Extends with the Promotions of Key Leadership Team Member Morgan Davis to Manager
Her leading the Shared Services segment will strengthen and help streamline the foundation of their claim lifecycle. The added challenge for her is accepting the role during this exciting growth phase. - July 28, 2021 - CCMS & Associates
Anil Uzun Talks About the Gender Gap in the Funding of Ventures
Anil Uzun will talk about the lack of adequate funding for women FinTech venturers on YouTube on August 6, Friday at 07.00 pm CET. - July 28, 2021 - Anil Uzun Investments
Durante Rentals Becomes Member of Professional Women in Construction
Durante Rentals, a leader in the construction equipment rental industry, announced it has become a member of the Professional Women in Construction (PWC) Association. The PWC supports, advances and connects women within the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries. Anthony... - July 27, 2021 - Durante Rentals
Illumeo Launches Audit Skills Training Program
Illumeo is proud to announce the launch of its online Audit Skills Training Program. It is a progressive learning curriculum covering the staff from just hired to deeply experienced professionals. As the business world changes at a fast-tracking rate, auditors need to keep up or risk becoming... - July 27, 2021 - Illumeo
Stephanie L. Bailey Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Stephanie L. Bailey of San Tan Valley, Arizona has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of human services and beauty. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. - July 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized