Women in Business News
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Beyond Spots & Dots Helps Cribs for Kids® Acknowledge Achievements of Girls & Young Women
Local advertising agency sponsors Cribs for Kids’® Junior Women of Achievement Awards. - November 22, 2019 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Aaron Beverly, the 2019 World Champion of Public Speaking, is Keynote Speaker for the Kansas City Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI), December 7, 2019
District 22 of Toastmasters International is sponsoring Aaron Beverly to present the keynote address “Keep Speaking, Keep Improving, Keep Moving” at their winter leadership training event. This training event is free of charge for all Toastmaster members and will be at 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the KU BEST Conference Center, 12604 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66213. - November 21, 2019 - District 22, Toastmasters International
Citrus County Auctioneer Completes NAA Education Institute’s Graduate Personal Property Appraiser Designation
Christine (Chris) Gendron Dudley of Inverness, FL has completed courses to receive the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Education Institute’s Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA) designation. The GPPA program is designed to educate auctioneers on the responsibilities of... - November 21, 2019 - Tranzon Driggers
The Charlotte Sun Awards Elizabeth Lombardo of The Firm Advertising Agency Best of Charlotte Executive Under 40
The Charlotte Sun today announced that Elizabeth Lombardo, president and CEO of The Firm Advertising Agency, has made its coveted Best of Charlotte list taking home Best of Charlotte Executive Under 40 by popular vote. This is the second Under 40 award received by Lombardo, previously earning a spot in the Business Observer’s 40 Under 40 list in 2017. - November 21, 2019 - The Firm Advertising Agency
Melissa B. Brisman Wins Lifetime Achievement Stevie® Award in 2019 Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Melissa Brisman, owner and founder of Reproductive Possibilities, LLC and Melissa B. Brisman, Esq. LLC, has been named the winner of a Lifetime Achievement Stevie® Award in the Gold category in the 16th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Reproductive Possibilities, LLC also won in the... - November 21, 2019 - Reproductive Possibilities
Rhode Island Business Becomes a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise - Jean Hauser, President of The Color House is Leading the Way for Women in the Paint Industry
The Color House, a Paint and Design Retailer with four storefronts in Rhode Island, has earned state certification as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE), from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). To date, The Color House is the first and only Rhode Island paint and design retailer to hold the WBE certification. - November 20, 2019 - The Color House
Daniela Compton Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Daniela Compton has been promoted to account manager within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for supporting the new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment activities of the company’s senior... - November 20, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is Honored to Welcome Their Newest Women of Empowerment Members
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is honored to welcome their newest Women of Empowerment members who are being recognized for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About The New Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. (Professional... - November 20, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Stealth-ISS Group® Inc. Launches New Channel Partner Program
Full-service cyber security company, Stealth Group, offers competitively priced, tailored partnership opportunities to add massive value to partners through leverage of Stealth Group cyber security products and services. - November 20, 2019 - Stealth - ISS Group Inc.
Rosann Cunningham LLC Announces the Release of Health & Wellness Book, Fuel Your Fire: Secrets to Living Your Healthiest Life
Rosann Cunningham, INHC, NASM-CPT, devoted to helping others find renewed health and happiness through quality nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle practices is proud to offer her latest work, Fuel Your Fire: Secrets to Living Your Healthiest Life, available on amazon.com November 15th, 2019. Fuel... - November 15, 2019 - Rosann Cunningham LLC
Orlando Best Bridal Store Recognition
Hispanic woman owned bridal store, recognized as the Best Bridal Store in 2019. The Designer Atalier delights in making dreams come to reality for hundreds of brides in the State of Florida. Realizing her own dream to use her God given talent to benefit so many women on their wedding day also helped her to minimized her own life of struggles and poverty. Sira D' Pion is dedicated to excellence for the best product and service for her customers. - November 14, 2019 - Bridal & Formal By Sira D' Pion
Carey Conley and Laurel Conley Wilson Hosting Denver Book Signing and Celebration Event for "Keep Looking Up"
The inspirational book by mother/daughter duo is a #1 New Release and Amazon Best Seller, provides hope and a sense of belonging. Mother/Daughter team will host their 2nd book signing event on November 18, 2019, in Denver, CO. - November 13, 2019 - Carey Conley
Female Filmmakers Fuse Announces The Empowerment Movement Panel
During their 3rd Annual Film Festival, the nonprofit organization will host a very special event that will feature Michelle Manu, Sasha Marie Speer and a panel of courageous women to share their experience in the industry after coming forward in facing their accusers. - November 12, 2019 - Female Filmmakers Fuse
Beyond Spots & Dots Earns City of Columbus WBE and Ohio DBE Business Certifications
Woman-owned advertising agency continues to expand business footprint in Ohio. - November 09, 2019 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Meadows Bank Net Income Up 21%
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that it posted Net Income After Tax of $13,739,900 in the first nine months of 2019 which was 21% higher than the $11,368,000 it earned during the same period in 2018. At September 30, 2019, the bank had Total Loans of $817.8 million... - November 07, 2019 - Meadows Bank
NDILC Council Member Rachel Beam-Jares Promoted to Director of Loss Mitigation at Fannie Mae
Women in the Real Estate & Housing Ecosystem (NAWRB) is pleased to announce NAWRB Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) member Rachel Beam-Jares has been promoted to Director of Loss Mitigation, Single-Family Collateral Valuation, at Fannie Mae. Rachel is a valued asset to the... - November 06, 2019 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized as an Honored Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of agriculture, real estate, investments and self-storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks With over 20 years... - November 05, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Financial Cures Program
Dr. Wendy Labat Speaking on her new program: “Budgeting: Diagnosing Your Financial Health” at the Atlanta Small Business Expo November 14, 2019. - November 04, 2019 - The Financial Cures LLC
PJ Financial Group Announces a New Apprenticeship Program for Individuals to Become Full Charge Bookkeepers in the Small Businesses Community
Senior Tax Accountant, Certified Public Bookkeeper and Certified Business Credit Specialist, Dr. Joy Bennett recently announced the launch of her new apprenticeship program which was developed by her as a way of giving back to the global bookkeeping and financial community. She hopes that people will be able to break into the industry by using the knowledge provided in her programs to increase the number of qualified financial workers in the small business community. - November 04, 2019 - PJ Financial Group LLC
UrbanRIP Celebrates the Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2 celebrate the Day of the Dead; all over the world we remember and celebrate the lives of our departed loved ones. - November 03, 2019 - UrbanRIP Inc.
Tampa Business Owner and Author Barbara Escher Creates Unique Christmas Storybook
After 20+ years helping businesses solve their problems, Barbara Escher turned her writing and problem solving skills in a new direction. "The Girl Who Found Christmas: An Advent Calendar Storybook" tells the story of a six-year-old girl named Belinda. On one chilly December 1, Belinda... - November 02, 2019 - Barbara Escher
Luxury Real Estate Investing, Development and Flipping Docuseries in Nigeria Coming Soon
“REI Investment Society Docuseries goes beyond real estate development, luxury homes and house flipping for profits. It’s about discovering how beautiful and profitable Nigeria can be, while understanding the culture and lifestyle. It’s about being introduced to another type of luxury lifestyle of living in another country and breaking the barriers of the misconception of Nigeria being painted as a third world country,” says Ebonie Caldwell. - November 02, 2019 - Ebonie Caldwell
Murphy O’Brien Appoints Long-Time Editorial Director, Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Specialist Beth Weitzman as Chief Creative Officer
Integrated Public Relations, Social Media and Influencer Marketing Firm Expands Executive Team. - October 31, 2019 - Murphy O'Brien
Skystra Offers Startups Free Access to Cloud Hosting
Skystra's Startups Program removes the financial burden from entrepreneurs and startups by offering credits to get their business online. Skystra Cloud built the world's premier cloud platform on Google's infrastructure. - October 31, 2019 - Skystra
New Board Game "Houseguests from Hell" Launches Just in Time for Holiday Houseguest Season
For any one who's ever had a houseguest over-extend their welcome, the new board game from Golden Elixir Enterprises, Houseguests From Hell, highlights and brings comedic relief to the most outrageous (and mostly true) houseguest experiences. Great for families, and corporate team-building. - October 29, 2019 - Golden Elixir Enterprises
Maria’s Place Receives the Dementia Society of America’s Prestigious Dementia SMART® Award for Their Heartfelt & Useful Innovation
Each year, the Dementia Society looks for organizations that exemplify excellence and strive to improve the lives of people living with Dementia. Select companies who meet the S.M.A.R.T. criteria are deemed to be organizations that are changing the lives of those living with Dementia through their innovations. - October 26, 2019 - Dementia Society of America
Silver Mane Launches Their "Signature" Style Solutions in November 2019
Silver Mane Consulting is a startup specializing in lasting first impressions by transformations from the outside, in. The company is launching November 1st with styling solutions for women of all ages. - October 26, 2019 - Silver Mane Consulting
Meredith Berkich Joins Richard Brooke’s Coaching Enterprise as President and Chief Operating Officer
The transformational development and coaching organization RichardBrooke.com announced this week the addition of career Direct Selling executive Meredith Berkich in the key role of President and COO. Berkich joins Richard Brooke during the company’s planning stages for next year’s... - October 26, 2019 - RichardBrooke.com
New Vice President Customs Brokerage and Trade Advisory Services at Crane Worldwide Logistics
Alexandra Kleinschmidt joins Crane Worldwide Logistics in Houston to lead the customs brokerage and trade advisory team. - October 25, 2019 - Crane Worldwide Logistics
Michelle Guinn, Launches New Mastermind and Daily Habits Programs at Ever Inspire, LLC
Michelle Guinn shares her knowledge on how to be even more successful in business and all aspects of life by better understanding how current habits and habitual thinking could be a roadblock to that success and by replacing those habits which no longer serve to create that success with new ones, you can live to your highest dreams and fullest potential. - October 25, 2019 - Ever Inspire, LLC
Darlene L. Petrat Recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Darlene L. Petrat of Goshen, Indiana has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 10 years in the field of jewelry design. VIP Members exemplify tenacity. They... - October 22, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Names Chief Financial Officer
Swedish Medical Center has named Regina Ramazani, a healthcare financial executive with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, as its chief financial officer. Ramazani most recently served as chief financial officer at HCA Healthcare’s Tulane Health System, where she provided... - October 20, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Atlanta Entrepreneur Summit to Feature Business Pitch Contest for Women Founders, December 16
Summit to bring together more than 500 business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with focus on business growth and access to capital. - October 18, 2019 - Thinkzilla Consulting Group LLC
SOLV is a Proud Winner of PSDA’s 2019 PEAK Award
SOLV is thrilled to announce that the Print Services and Distribution Association (PSDA) has named SOLV as an award winner in the 2019 PEAK Awards. - October 17, 2019 - SOLV
Jackelyn Martinez, MSCJ, CLA Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jackelyn Martinez, MSCJ, CLA of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Jackelyn Martinez, MSCJ, CLA Jackelyn Martinez is the... - October 17, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Phyllis E. Groth Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Phyllis E. Groth of Ida Grove, Iowa has been honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the retail field. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent their... - October 16, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Local Author, Carey Conley, Announces "Keep Looking Up" Book Launch Celebration
4 Cities Chosen to Share Journey of Losing Husband/Father, Son/Brother to Suicide - October 15, 2019 - Carey Conley
Debut Book Released by Widow Spreading Tire Safety Awareness
Tire Mom: A Journey of Hurting, Helping and Healing Hosting First Book Signing Event in Denver, CO - October 14, 2019 - The Tire Mom
ZTV Features Author and Inspirational Speaker, Martha Lazo Munoz
Author of “Hiding From Myself” shares her story of domestic violence and hope on ZondraTV Network with host, Zondra Evans. - October 14, 2019 - Zeds Corp.
Teresa Perkins, Design Extraordinaire to Appear on ZTV
The exclusive television interview with Zondra Evans and Teresa Perkins will air on the Reewind Channel. - October 14, 2019 - Zeds Corp.
ZTV Features Exclusive Interview with the Reality Behind The Illusion, Shondale Wilhite
ZTV features exclusive interviews to inspire women all around the globe to inspire others that victory is on the other side of victimization. - October 12, 2019 - Zeds Corp.
Books, Gourmet Food, and Library Love at the Queen Mary Secret Spice Cafe Dinner and Tour, Saturday, November 2, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
The Queen Mary raises funds for the new Long Beach Library with a literary event aboard ship that is interactive, delicious, and unique. - October 11, 2019 - John Galvis Media Agency
Gina Bernardo Joins RT Specialty as Account Administrator
Gina Bernardo has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for working with the company’s executive team to grow key lines of business and support their account management,... - October 10, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
State-of-the-Art Innovative Indoor Playground Opening in Sandy Springs on October 13
Ready, Set, Fun! brings together augmented reality experiences with innovative play spaces to spark creativity and imagination for children ages 1 to 12. This unique indoor playground includes augmented reality playrooms, children’s yoga, kid's cooking classes and parent series offered for the ultimate holistic family experience. - October 09, 2019 - Ready, Set, Fun!
Eileen Nicosia Joins Counsellors Title Agency
Eileen Nicosia joins Counsellors Title as part of the agency's extensive sales expansion into major New Jersey real estate markets including Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex and Bergen counties. - October 09, 2019 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Subway® Restaurants Names New Chief Marketing Officer
Announces Additional Leadership Hires - October 09, 2019 - Subway
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Quality Vice President
Susan Hanlon, MSHSA, BSN, RN CPHQ, brings extensive experience overseeing clinical excellence and quality improvements to the only Level I trauma and burn center in the south Denver metro area. - October 09, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Carey Conley Guest Speaker at Mastermind Leverage Retreat with Sharon and Michael Lechter
Conley's focus on “Vision and Purpose” enhances the intensive think tank experience held at the Lechter’s private lodge. - October 09, 2019 - Carey Conley
Premier Fundraising Event for Unsilenced Voices
Unsilenced Voices’ vision is to inspire change in communities around the world by encouraging victims to break free and survivors to speak up about domestic violence and sexual defilement. LN2 x Unsilenced, a domestic violence awareness and fundraising event takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. October 23rd at LN2 Restaurant, on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, CA. - October 08, 2019 - Unsilenced Voices
Julie Riegler Earns Senior Real Estate Specialist Certification, Joins The Real Estate Firm of Orlando
Julie joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. - October 08, 2019 - The Real Estate Firm of Orlando