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.
Austin Startup Tackles Literacy Rights for Under-Served Communities
An Austin, TX start-up wants to make literacy free. - January 24, 2019 - Starcrossers LLC
Phoenix Consulting Group Accepted Into Forbes Business Council
Forbes San Francisco Business Council is an Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area. - January 24, 2019 - Phoenix Consulting Group
Mirus Promotions, Inc. Celebrates a Decade in Business as a Local, Woman-Owned Company
Mirus Promotions, Inc. is celebrating 10 years of growth as a nationwide field marketing company. Mirus is a boutique field marketing agency based in San Diego, California and led by CEO Julie Seal-Gaustad and its all-female internal team. Mirus is a family-spirited company that upholds its core values in everything it does, while extending community and global impacts through charitable partnerships with UC San Diego’s Moores Cancer Center and Buy1Give1 Business for Good. - January 24, 2019 - Mirus Agency
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs to Lead a Delegation of Women Entrepreneurs to Bangkok, Thailand
Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs (MAFE), a Detroit-based non-profit organization supporting women entrepreneurs in Michigan, and the MAFE Leadership Institute will lead a delegation of 12 women entrepreneurs from Michigan to Thailand to attend the 10th Annual Women’s Leadership... - January 24, 2019 - Michigan Association for Female Entrepreneurs
This Year a Phoenician is Anticipating the Year of a Rat Instead of the Pig
Denise Meridith, a Phoenix business executive and writer, has written a humorous book about the joys and challenges of living and doing business in Arizona: "The Year a Roof Rat Ate My Dishwasher: An Arizona Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs." Fun for current and future residents and visitors the 48th state. - January 23, 2019 - Denise Meridith
CoreFund Capital, LLC Appoints Bonnie Castillo New President
On January 9, 2019, freight factoring company, CoreFund Capital, and its sister dispatch company, HardCore Dispatch Services, announced the appointment of Bonnie Castillo as president over each entity. - January 22, 2019 - CoreFund Capital, LLC
GoalFriends Launches at Wake Tech Community College Scott Northern Wake Campus for Student Veterans and Family Members
First GoalFriends group launches at Wake Tech Community College for student veterans and family members. - January 22, 2019 - GoalFriends
True Green Enterprises Manufactures the Best Straw Alternative to Plastic, PLA and Tree Made Paper Straws
The United States goes through over 500 million plastic straws every day, according to Eco-Cycle, a United States-based nonprofit recycling organization. - January 21, 2019 - True Green Enterprises
Dr. Nada Albatish Has Become a Spectrum Key Opinion Leader
Spectrum Lasers Inc., a dental device manufacturer specializing in soft tissue diode lasers, announced today that Dr. Nada Albatish has become a Key Opinion Leader for the company. Bob Cobley, President of Spectrum said, “We are proud to have Dr. Albatish on our team. She is extremely well... - January 19, 2019 - Spectrum Lasers Inc.
Women's Millionaire - Business & Beyond, Creating a Luxury Lifestyle
Announcing Women's Millionaire Magazine - Luxury Wellness Lifestyle. Now available both in print in Canada and the USA and digitally worldwide on Amazon and www.womensmillionaire.com - January 18, 2019 - Women's Millonaire
Janet Gardner Departs Legendary Band Vixen to Focus on Solo Career
Janet Garnder has decided to leave the all female fronted rock band after four decades of Rock N' Roll to focus on her own solo career, the female fronted vocalist posted in a statement on her Facebook page: "After much soul searching and many sleepless nights, I have decided that it’s... - January 17, 2019 - Janet Gardner
SŌLACE Boats Announces the Launch of Stephen Dougherty's New Brand of Fishing Boats
SŌLACE Boats announces today the launch of a new boat line, by visionary Stephen Dougherty, to be introduced in early 2019. SŌLACE Boats will be manufactured in Edgewater, Florida in a 200,000 square foot factory on 16 acres. This new brand of fishing boats will provide a comfortable,... - January 17, 2019 - SOLACE Boats, LLC
Priscilla Russell Author and Publisher. Atlanta ARTCC's First African American Female Front Line Manager.
Author Priscilla Russell's new book, "In Control on a Wing and a Prayer" is now available on Amazon and Kindle. - January 17, 2019 - Priscilla Russell
Cristina Varner Promoted to Life Science National Practice Leader
ABD Insurance and Financial Services announced today the promotion of Cristina Varner to Life Science National Practice Leader. ABD saw significant overall expansion and exceptional performance in 2018, due in large part to the growth and expertise of the Life Science Practice. ABD’s Life... - January 16, 2019 - Newfront
From High Art to Hygge – a Scandinavian Throw Pillow Collection Brings Nature Indoors
Pillow Décor Ltd. announced today that it has partnered with Kukamuka, to produce a new line of Scandinavian-inspired throw pillows. Designed by Vienna-based artist Paivi Vahala and Vancouver-based designer Petra Kaksonen, these unique graphic pillows are already catching the eye of interior decorators and retailers. - January 16, 2019 - Pillow Decor Ltd.
Get to Know This Woman-Owned Promotions Products Business in Palm Harbor, Florida "Where the PRO's Go for Branding!"
PROmotion Marketing, LLC is Committed to Diversity, Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability. - January 15, 2019 - Promotion Marketing, LLC
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P. Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Time Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R.
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D, F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P. of Flemington, New Jersey has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the... - January 15, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Honors the Newest Women of Empowerment Members
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is proud to recognize their newest Women of Empowerment members who have been honored for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About The New Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. (Professional... - January 15, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Biig: Turning Car Trunk Into a Delivery Destination to Protect Packages from Theft
Biig is turning car trunks into mobile lockers to secure packages from being stolen and damaged. Packages are left unattended for hours, which can result in theft and being damaged from rainy weather. - January 11, 2019 - Biig
Elite Realty Experts Welcome Realtor Victoria "Vicky" Kustov
Vicky Kustov has joined Elite Realty Experts to continue to service the town of Burlington, MA and its surrounding areas. - January 11, 2019 - Elite Realty Experts, LLC
P.O.W.E.R. Magazine (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Highlights Celebrities and Everyday Professional Women in Their Winter 2019 Issue
P.O.W.E.R. Magazine is proud to highlight celebrities and big shots including Bobbi Brown, Gloria Allred, Erin Oprea, Audra Moran, Alexis Rodriguez Alvich, Dallas Prince, Pam McCoy and Ellen Sirot in the winter 2019 issue of P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized). - January 11, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jami L. Hartley Recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Jami L. Hartley of Covington Township, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for December 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - January 09, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Sherell Benders-Smith, Ed.S. Recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Sherell Benders-Smith, Ed.S. of Montclair, New Jersey has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for September 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month they feature... - January 08, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Gineean M. Holyoke Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Gineean M. Holyoke of Norfolk, Massachusetts has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of fencing... - January 05, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Victoria H. Le Honored as a Professional of the Year for 2018-2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Victoria H. Le of Irvine, California has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2018- 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of finance. About Victoria H. Le Victoria Le has 9 years experience in... - January 04, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cathy Robertson Honored by Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors
Property Manager of the Year Recipient for 2018. - January 02, 2019 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
Kline Veterans Fund Names Executive Director
The Kline Veterans Fund formally announced today that Stephanie Helms has been named executive director of the growing nonprofit devoted to combating Veteran homelessness in Southern Nevada. Helms joins the organization with over twenty years senior management experience, most recently as director... - December 31, 2018 - Kline Veterans Fund
Philanthropist, Producer, Lily Lisa Named Golden Film Awards Goodwill Ambassador
Esteemed Filmmaker honored as “Goodwill Ambassador” at the US Hollywood International Golden Film Awards. - December 29, 2018 - Lily Lisa
NAWBO Phoenix Will Kick Off 2019 with Jan. 9 Meeting About Increasing Revenue-Generating Activities
Accomplished Sales Coach, Trainer and Public Speaker, Connie Kadansky will help business owners have a successful start to their new year by introducing them to a six-point revenue-generating process. Kadansky will be featured at the Jan. 9 monthly business program of the Phoenix Chapter of the... - December 29, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Absolute Storage Management Hires VP of Human Resources
Amber Tyson joins Absolute Storage Management's team after working as Account Executive with AlphaStaff. Tyson has 14 years HR experience. - December 28, 2018 - Absolute Storage Management
Sarah Abdulaziz, First Woman in the History of Saudi Arabia to Present a TV Talent Show
Sarah Abdulaziz, famous Saudi Arabian TV Presenter in KSA, UAE and International Model, makes history being the first woman to present a Singer Talent show in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Star: www.shashatcom.sa - December 24, 2018 - Sarah Abdulaziz
Galileo Announces Winners of First Ever Spark Innovation Scholarship
Three university students who are aspiring educators have been awarded Galileo Learning’s first ever Spark Innovation Scholarship. Each winning student will receive $1000 to apply to their own educational endeavors. This year’s winners are Salina Ibrahim of Loyola University in Chicago, Thanh-Nguyen Nguyen of University of California, Davis and Mayrna Dababneh of Northwestern University. - December 22, 2018 - Galileo Learning
Gloria D. Manchester Recognized as a VIP for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Gloria D. Manchester of Sacramento, California has been recognized as a VIP member for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of life and business prosperity coaching and as a leader in the... - December 21, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
World Renowned Horsewoman Lets Her Students Tell the Story in New Horsemanship Book
Students of Reach Out to Horses, a comprehensive program for horse enthusiasts to learn more about the language of the horse, compile their stories of discovery in a new book. "Escaping Tradition: The Next Generation of Horsemanship" journeys with 10 students of ROTH and founder, Anna Twinney, as they share their life-altering and illuminating experiences. - December 20, 2018 - Reach Out to Horses
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Recognizes 2018 Q3 Employee of the Quarter
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center has announced Greta Whitehead, RN, as the 2018 Employee of the 3rd Quarter. - December 20, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
STORIES International Names Senior Creative Producer
STORIES International has hired a senior creative producer who will focus on managing their branded content division. The company has tapped producer Talia Bella as its first in-house creative producer, giving her oversight of STORIES’ branded content division. Bella, who will report to... - December 19, 2018 - Talia Bella
ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group Receives 2018 Best Marketing of Atlanta Award
Atlanta Award Program Honors the Achievement - December 13, 2018 - Thinkzilla Consulting Group LLC
Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB): Bringing Communities & Industries Together for Greater Social Impact
NAWRB is all about the social impact and keeping both consumers and professionals in business and sustainable. From natural disasters, elder financial abuse, small business sustainability, technology human balance®, gender equality, access to capital and opportunity zones we are driving the resources of connectivity within the housing and real estate ecosystem. - December 12, 2018 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
UC Santa Cruz Student Aitanna Parker Selected as 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee
UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management student, Aitanna R. Parker has been selected as the 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee. The award will facilitate her travel to Nairobi, (Kenya) for the 2018 Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention (Dec. 19th through 21st). The scholarship honors the legacy of the "First Lady of the Black Press," Ethel L. Payne (1911 - 1991). - December 11, 2018 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Sullivan & Sullivan Team Welcomes Two New Members
The Sullivan & Sullivan Team of Keller Williams Arlington is proud to announce the addition of two members to their team. Lynn Mutti is a licensed REALTOR® with more than 14 years of experience. She is a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) and has a great deal of experience in the luxury... - December 11, 2018 - Sullivan and Sullivan Keller Williams
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Honors the Newest Women of Empowerment Members
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is proud to recognize their newest Women of Empowerment members who have been honored for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About The Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. (Professional... - December 11, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
ISM-Houston Seminar: TAKING CHARGE! - Negotiating the Deal You Want Every Time
This program picks up where the Harvard University program Negotiating to Yes (From the book: Getting To Yes) leaves off. Instead of a set of principles, Taking Charge! is built around Ross Reck’s four-step PRAM Model, which is the only model in existence that accurately depicts the entire negotiation process. PRAM is an acronym for the four steps of the model, which are: Plans, Relationships, Agreements, and Maintenance. - December 10, 2018 - ISM-Houston Inc.
Tonia DeCosimo Founded P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) to Support Women's Empowerment
Tonia DeCosimo founded P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) as a source to empower women in all industries and professions. It is an organization where women are featured to acknowledge their perseverance, dedication, and accomplishments and to showcase their... - December 08, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Introducing the Trade Like A Girl Academy Fall Graduating Class of 2018
Girls Gone Forex and Trade Like A Girl Academy proudly recognize the hard work and achievements of the Fall graduating class of Girls Gone Forex University. - December 07, 2018 - Kiss Trading Academy
Coolsculpting Las Vegas Clinic Secret Body Attains Top Distinction in the Industry
Secret Body, the leading Las Vegas Coolsculpting® center, becomes the first of its kind to qualify for elite Diamond status. Awarded Top Clinic in Las Vegas, they are the number one practice in Las Vegas to achieve Diamond status. This status is reserved for only the top-performing CoolSculpting providers in the world. - December 06, 2018 - Secret Body Las Vegas Coolsculpting Clinic
Jillian Hishaw, F.A.R.M.S. Founder is Featured in the December Issue of O (Oprah) Magazine "Daughter of the Soil"
Jillian Hishaw, Founder and Attorney, was recently interviewed by Julia Turshen, a writer of O Magazine about her work in advocating for small aging farmers and the personal reasons why she is committed to the work. - December 06, 2018 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
Soruba "Rani" Kuusto Recognized as a Woman of the Month for November 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Soruba “Rani” Kuusto of Buena Park, California has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for November 2018 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 they feature... - December 06, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
NAPA Names Pamela Appell to List of 2018 Top Women Advisors
The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) recently named Plexus Financial Services, LLC’s Vice President of Client Relations Pamela Appell to its list of 2018 Top Women Advisors. - December 05, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Eclipse Air Charter Expands Operations with New NYC Office as Demand for Private Aircraft Charter Continues to Grow
Toronto-born Eclipse Air Charter is expanding its on-demand, private aircraft charter service business with a new office in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Benefitting from the continued leadership of Founder & Managing Director Yasmin Alam, Eclipse Air Charter provides access to an extensive range of private jet charter options, with a simple pay-as-you-go service with no long-term commitment, initial outlay, membership fee or management charges. - December 05, 2018 - Eclipse Air Charter
Anna Schmookler Recognized as a Woman of the Month for November 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Anna Schmookler of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for November 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction safety. Each month they feature women to... - December 05, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized