Women in Business News
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Kathy G. Scarbrough Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Kathy G. Scarbrough of Birmingham, Alabama is being honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and success in the field of facilities management. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women... - September 16, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Scholarships Create Social & Economic Transformation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Humanitarian, Social and Economic Transformation in the DRC - September 15, 2020 - STEM DRC Initiative LLC
Brenda Pellicane, MD, FAAD Opens Dermatology Practice in North Bethesda, Maryland
Board-certified dermatologist, Brenda Pellicane, MD, FAAD announces the opening of her dermatology practice, ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics in North Bethesda, MD. Its services range from the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions such as skin cancers, acne, eczema, and psoriasis, to cosmetic treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers, microneedling and laser skin treatments. Board-certified dermatologist, Rebecca Kazin, MD, FAAD has joined the practice. - September 15, 2020 - ICON Dermatology & Aesthetics
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California is being honored as a Woman of Distinction by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and success for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. Each quarter, P.O.W.E.R. chooses four... - September 15, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Ann I. Jewell Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Ann I. Jewell of Shelby, North Carolina has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions for over 30 years in the field of clinical research. About Ann I. Jewell Ann Jewell is the... - September 15, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Yadegar, Minoofar, & Soleymani LLP Successfully Represents Bachelorette Contestant Chad Johnson in Lawsuit
Bachelorette contestant and one-time Bachelor Nation participant Chad Johnson recently obtained a $16 million judgment in his sexual harassment lawsuit against Sunset Studios Entertainment LLC and movie producer Cristina Cimino. Johnson is represented by Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyers,... - September 11, 2020 - Yadegar, Minoofar & Soleymani LLP
Carrin Byk Real Estate Agent in Clarkston, Michigan Earns SRS (Seller Representative Specialist) Designation and Takes Her Career to the Next Level
Carrin Byk, with Keller Williams Premier in Clarkston, Michigan, has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation, the premier seller agency designation in the country. The SRS is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official credential of the National Association of REALTORS®. - September 11, 2020 - Carrin Byk Real Estate
State of the Underdog Report Shows Upside for Investors but the Gap is Widening for Underestimated Entrepreneurs to Access Capital
The 2nd Annual State of the Underdog Report 2020 shows there is tremendous potential upside for investors if the barriers faced by underestimated entrepreneurs can be overcome. Underdogs include women, Blacks, Browns, Latinx, LGBTQ, older, differently-abled, non-Ivy League graduates and all others who have been conditioned to believe that entrepreneurial success is not possible for people like them. Promise Phelon, an underdog, highlights the upside for investors and opportunity for founders. - September 10, 2020 - The Growth Warrior
Susan Y. Jones Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Susan Y. Jones of Detroit, Michigan has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize that in... - September 10, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Rev. Loretta Hives-Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been recognized as Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 50 years in the fields of healthcare and religion. About Rev. Loretta... - September 10, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mary Susan McDevitt, RN, BSN Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Mary Susan McDevitt, RN, BSN of Sarasota, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions for over 40 years in the fields of healthcare, oncology nursing, grant writing and... - September 10, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Payments Risk & Fraud Consortium Appoints New Executive Director
Industry Veteran Rebekka Rea selected to be Executive/Managing Director. - September 09, 2020 - Payments Risk & Fraud Consortium
La Roca FC Propels More Players to the Pros
La Roca Futbol Club continues to build upon its record of producing more professional soccer players than any other soccer club in Utah. - September 09, 2020 - La Roca Futbol Club
New York Health Welcomes Internist, Pollytia I. Panagiotou, MD
Specialist in Preventative Healthcare and Weight Loss - September 09, 2020 - New York Health
Homescape Pets Expands Wellness Line to Include Single Ingredient Air-Dried Chews for Dogs and Cats
Responsibly sourced, single protein chews combine pet satisfaction with wellness to enhance the happiness and health of pets. - September 09, 2020 - Homescape Pets
EY Announces Jody Richards of Process Technology as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 East Central Award Finalist
In celebration of the unstoppable entrepreneurs whose ambitions transform our world, Ernst & Young LLP has announced Jody Richards, President of Process Technology as a 2020 Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 East Central Award finalist. - September 08, 2020 - Process Technology
Counsellors Title Agency Announces Promotions of Sandy Blatchford and Veronica Tobia
Counsellors Title Agency, one of the fastest growing title insurance agencies in New Jersey, announced the promotions of Sandy Blatchford to Vice President and Veronica Tobia to Closing Department Manager. Also, Barry Pawlowski joined Counsellors Title as Title Officer as part of the agency's successful expansion and marketing campaign. - September 08, 2020 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Grief Coach Dora Carpenter Offers Advice on What Not to Say to a Grieving Employee
Professional Grief Coach Dora Carpenter reveals how the workplace must support an employee who is grieving. - September 05, 2020 - Institute of Professional Grief Coaching
FireFlex Yoga’s Train the Trainer Workshop: October 9 at Santa Clara City Fire Training Center
Firefighters Are Invited to Three-Day Training to Deliver Wellness, Mitigate Injury, Increase Resilience - September 05, 2020 - FireFlex Yoga
Eastek Automated Circuit Technologies Announces New Site Leader
Eastek Automated Circuit Technologies (EACT), a division of Eastek International Corporation, Menomonee Falls, WI announced today a new Site Leader. - September 04, 2020 - Eastek International Corporation
LA Design Festival Announces Presenting Sponsor, 2020 Award Recipients and Program
Virtual Festival Powered by Squarespace Fosters Creative Culture and Explores the Notion of “Design for the Future” - September 03, 2020 - LA Design Festival
Schmidt Public Affairs Named to PRNEWS' Agency Elite Top 100 List
The prestigious designation spotlights the nation’s most innovative and strategic PR firms of the year. - September 02, 2020 - Schmidt Public Affairs
Female Urologist Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is pleased to announce that Lauren B. Schulz, D.O., has joined its practice. Through a multi-specialty network of physicians, NY Health is one of the leading community healthcare practices treating a wide range of conditions. The NY Health Center for Urology features... - September 01, 2020 - New York Health
Eye Candy Creations USA and FUBU Announce Partnership
Eye Candy Creations USA and FUBU announce their partnership for the design, development, production and worldwide distribution of FUBU FRAMES, a sunglasses and optical collection. The first release under this exclusive partnership were the new FUBU Frames Spring/Summer 2020 collection, which... - September 01, 2020 - Eye Candy Creations USA
Sonya Dunbar Appointed Crest & Oral B’s Key Opinion Leader
Sonya Dunbar R.D.H., M.H.A., has been appointed Crest & Oral B's Diversity & Inclusion Leader. Sonya has over 28 years of clinical, private, and academic experience in dental hygiene. Sonya, also known as the Geriatric Toothfairy(TM), is a philanthropist and advocate for aging adults in... - August 29, 2020 - Sonya Dunbar
KIN4LIFE Celebrates Their 21st Anniversary in Music with "I Love KIN4LIFE" Re-Release
On August 28, KIN4LIFE re-released their seminal album "I Love KIN4LIFE" on indie label Artists First Records. The release will kick off a retrospective look at the group's two decades of contributions to the music industry, and in particular, to the visibility of LGBTQ artists. - August 29, 2020 - Artists First Records
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Names Linda Gray as Chief Nursing Officer
Swedish Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Gray, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, as Swedish Medical Center's new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gray will join the executive team and will be responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement,... - August 29, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Local Child Welfare Leader Champions Foster Kids with Lived Experience
Michelle Canaday, Circuit Director for the 15th Judicial District of the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, is the perfect example of what happens when someone speaks words of life and encouragement to a child. Canaday, who is the product of the Wisconsin foster care system, remembers a childhood... - August 28, 2020 - Speak Up for Kids
Susan Zemser Israel Honored as a Top Executive for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Susan Zemser Israel of Newport Beach, California has been honored as a Top Executive for two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of fashion apparel. About Susan Zemser... - August 27, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
myHRcounsel is Pleased to Announce a New Partnership with Payroll Network
myHRcounsel™ is pleased to announce a new partnership with Payroll Network. This partnership will provide Payroll Network clients with a unique online legal service, that is backed by a law firm that was founded in 1932. With this partnership, Payroll Network clients will now have on-demand... - August 26, 2020 - myHRcounsel
Association of Legal Administrators Hires First Female Executive Director
April Campbell, JD, will join the Association’s professional staff as ALA’s next Executive Director. - August 26, 2020 - Association of Legal Administrators
Fusion Medical Staffing Celebrates National Women’s Equality Day by Investing in Female Leadership Opportunities
In celebration of Woman’s Equality Day this Wednesday, August 26, Fusion Medical Staffing is honoring their female employees by hosting outdoor socially distant activities for employees to attend throughout the day. Events include a company-sponsored lunch provided by two locally,... - August 25, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
Maker Forte - with Record Amounts of People Crafting, a New Take on Crafting Supplies Launches Its First Collection so Everyone Can Say I'm a Maker Too!
Bringing a fresh perspective to the hands of all Makers, on September 15, Maker Forte will launch its first innovative collection of creative products that will inspire with bold colors, diverse designs, and unique formulations. Maker Forte is a company dedicated to supporting the Maker journey... - August 25, 2020 - Maker Forte
Amy Coddington Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Amy Coddington has been promoted to senior account manager within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. Since joining the firm in 2019, she has successfully assisted the ongoing new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment activities of... - August 25, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Bizniversity® Announces 2020 Virtual Speakers Growth Summit
The purpose of this virtual conference is to empower speakers, authors, coaches, and consultants with the tools and know-how to successfully reposition their in-person speaking business, by effectively learning to go From the Stage to the Screen. This virtual event will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. - August 24, 2020 - Bizniversity
Alignment Simple Solutions Expands GSA Product Pricing to NGO and All Fleet Operators
Alignment Simple Solutions, the leader in portable wheel alignment solutions, is expanding their government products and pricing to all fleet owners, local and state government entities. - August 20, 2020 - QuickTrick - Alignment Simple Solutions
Wellroot Family Services Announces Allison Ashe as New CEO
Wellroot Family Services Board of Directors unanimously approves Allison Ashe to lead Wellroot’s mission, maximize impact and implement a new strategic plan. - August 20, 2020 - Wellroot Family Services
Beyond Spots & Dots Announces $15,000 Women-to-Women Grant Program Recipients
Agency awards $5,000 grants to three women-owned businesses. - August 19, 2020 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Belinda J. Price Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Belinda J. Price of Eden Prairie, Minnesota has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Belinda J. Price Belinda Price is area manager for New... - August 19, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized-P.O.W.E.R. Welcomes Their New Women of Empowerment Members
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) welcomes their new Women of Empowerment members who are being recognized for their achievements and contributions in the many fields and industries listed. About The New Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. (Professional... - August 19, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Petrelli Previtera, LLC Announces New Office in Maryland
Petrelli Previtera, a top family law firm with existing offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Chicago, announced a new office will be opening in September 2020 in the Washington, D.C. area as they continue to expand to better serve their clients. The new office is located at 5425 Wisconsin Ave... - August 18, 2020 - Petrelli Previtera, LLC
Lori Niederlehner Joins Doeren Mayhew as National Human Resources Director
Doeren Mayhew, a top certified public accounting and advisory firm with locations in Michigan, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, London and Switzerland, announced today Lori Niederlehner, CPA, CCP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has joined the firm as its National Human Resources Director. In her new role,... - August 18, 2020 - Doeren Mayhew
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of agriculture, real estate, investments and self-storage. These... - August 18, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Bench International Brings Diversity of Experience, Ethnicity and Gender with Launch of Executive Recruiting Hub in Boston
Nova Diop Joins Firm to Lead Efforts to Meet Talent Demands of Nation’s Largest Life Science Cluster. - August 17, 2020 - Bench International
COVID Friendly Location in Unchartered Waters: Lady Justice on Land, Mermaid Justice at Sea
Laguna Legal has entered unchartered waters and has a COVID-friendly solution for boat owners needing a corporation, trust, or LLC: a new location in Marina Del Rey with built-in fresh air and occasional visits from dolphins. Ellie Ortiz owns and operates Laguna Legal, specializing in divorce... - August 15, 2020 - Laguna Legal Document and Mediation Services
Local Woman-Owned Business Receives City of San Diego Small Business Relief Fund Grant
Mirus Promotions, Inc., a San Diego-based marketing firm, received a City of San Diego Small Business Relief Fund (SBRF) grant. A staple in the community for over ten years, the grant will aid the woman-owned business in continuing to serve the community, provide jobs and help companies grow their brands and thrive through the pandemic and beyond. - August 15, 2020 - Mirus Agency
SabinoCompTech Ranked Among Texas Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers
SabinoCompTech has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers and one of the top MSPs in Texas on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. - August 13, 2020 - SabinoCompTech
Tanya Cielo Appointed to South Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s (STCOC) Executive Committee has named local marketer Tanya Cielo to their board of directors for the 2020-2021 term. Cielo said, “I am so excited to join the amazing community leaders on the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors! I... - August 12, 2020 - Sky Strategic Marketing
LurnAgile Joins the Scaled Agile Partner Network
LurnAgile, a woman owned small business based in Phoenix, AZ announced today that it has joined the Scaled Agile Partner Network as a Silver Transformation Partner. This worldwide network includes transformation and platform providers who help enterprises facilitate and accelerate business results... - August 11, 2020 - LurnAgile
Victoria Kustov Earns NAR Designation in Senior Real Estate
Victoria Kustov with Elite Realty Experts has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist® designation from the SRES® Council of the National Association of REALTORS®. - August 11, 2020 - Victoria Kustov, Realtor, Elite Realty Experts