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.
Opulent Global Products Inc. Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Opulent Global Products Inc., a business specializing in consumer products, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council - West Certification Committee, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s... - October 24, 2018 - Opulent Global Products Inc
Laketia T. Burgess Honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Laketia T. Burgess of Pompano Beach, Florida has been honored 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 field of fashion. VIP Members exemplify tenacity. They realize that in order... - October 24, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
OnPoint Manufacturing Announces Partnership with Vesta Studio
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., an innovative leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing, today announced an exciting new partnership with Vesta Studio to produce their high-end women's wear. Vesta Studio works closely with OnPoint Manufacturing to provide high-quality, sustainable women's wear. This... - October 23, 2018 - OnPoint Manufacturing
Femina Physical Therapy Reinvents Girls Night Out
Heather Jeffcoat (Physical Therapist and author) and Dr. Emily Morse (of the Award-winning Sex With Emily podcast) to headline trailblazing discussions on pelvic and sexual health at exclusive L.A. women’s event. Expert speakers will be leading the conversation for an evening designed to encourage women to learn how to enhance their sexual and pelvic health in a stress-free, enjoyable atmosphere. - October 23, 2018 - Femina Physical Therapy
Award-Winning Harvard Square Jewelry Store Expands to Chestnut Hill
Entrepreneur Esmeralda Lambert opens second location next to Bloomingdales, Kate Spade. - October 23, 2018 - Esmeralda - Jewelry Accessories Gifts
Nov. 14 NAWBO Phoenix Meeting to Focus on the Importance of Staying Relevant with Marketing
Guest presenter at the Nov. 14 NAWBO Phoenix meeting is Scott Harkey of OH Partners. - October 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Citrus County Auction Professional Christine Dudley Honored with Florida Auctioneers Hall of Fame Award
Christine (Chris) Dudley, a Florida Auctioneer based in Citrus County with Tranzon Driggers, was recently honored with the Lewis C. Dell Florida Auctioneers Association (FAA) Hall of Fame Award at the 52nd Annual Conference held Oct. 14 and 15 at the Hilton Orlando in Altamonte Springs, FL. This... - October 18, 2018 - Tranzon Driggers
Sam’s Safety Equipment Announces Launch of Performance Focused Workwear for Women Designed by Women
Sam’s Safety Equipment announces the retail launch of SeeHerWork. SeeHerWork designs and manufactures workwear, safety equipment, and other job-specific products to help women stay safe and aid them in performing at their highest level. Most options available for women today are smaller male... - October 18, 2018 - Sam's Safety Equipment
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... - October 17, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
GoalFriends to Launch for Student Veterans at Wake Tech Community College
Wake Tech Community College has received funding to launch GoalFriends at the North campus. - October 17, 2018 - GoalFriends
Tastry & Aila Team Up in Strategic Partnership Revolutionizing the In-Store Buying Experience
A strategic partnership between Tastry, an interactive AI recommender software and Aila Technologies, a leading enterprise retail technology platform, to bring an enhanced customer experience to shoppers in-aisle. - October 15, 2018 - Tastry
FundMyTeam Announces Youth Sports Fundraising Partnership with 1,000,000-Team NBC SportsEngine Marketplace
Red Herring 100 Award-winning youth sports fundraiser FundMyTeam becomes the first non-NBC-owned direct fundraiser to join the 1,000,000-team NBC SportsEngine Marketplace and announces 2019 plans to raise $20M for teams in the $3B youth sports fundraising market. - October 15, 2018 - League Network, PBC
Shirley A. Brannon Recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Shirley A. Brannon of Martinsburg, West Virginia has been recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of automotive repair services for trucks and for inventing. - October 13, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Company CEO Regina Mixon Bates Included in 2018 Who’s Who in Black Atlanta
The Physician Practice S.O.S. Group CEO, Regina Mixon Bates is being featured in the 2018 Who’s Who in Black Atlanta. The 2018 Professional Who's Who Network is one of the most respected networking and personal branding organizations in America. Professional Who's Who members are among the... - October 12, 2018 - The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group
Hospitality Veteran Kris Intress Returns with Fit Farm - the Nation's First
Fit Farm - founded by hospitality veteran, is poised to challenge the status quo. - October 11, 2018 - Fit Farm
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Receives the 2018 Women’s Choice Award® as One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center has been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that Presbyterian/St. - October 11, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Lisa McGarrity, Morningstar Associate General Counsel Featured on The Law Department as a Business Enabler by Chuki Obiyo
Lisa McGarrity, Morningstar, Inc. Associate General Counsel and Global Head of Employee Relations, joined Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global to discuss practical legal and business insights on the law department’s mission to protect and enable the business. - October 11, 2018 - Morae Global
Marcia L. Jeter, CEO 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)
Marcia L. Jeter of Sayreville, 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 field of event planning services. About... - October 11, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law of Kansas City, Kansas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 31 years in the field of law. About Aline E. Pryor, Attorney at Law Aline... - October 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Christina McKinnon Selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Attorney Christina A. McKinnon, owner of McKINNON LEGAL, was selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). McKinnon has been a member of the Seventeenth Circuit JNC since 2017. JNCs are a nonpartisan nine-member commission of lawyers and non-lawyers who locate,... - October 10, 2018 - McKINNON LEGAL
SpeaksMedia.com Provides Writing Services for Health, Wellness, and Beauty Small Business Owners
Mahogany Speaks Media & Publishing LLC is launching its latest venture, SpeaksMedia.com, a writing services and content marketing agency that will cater to health, wellness, medical practices, natural hair, and online beauty supply business owners. SpeaksMedia.com was founded by freelance... - October 10, 2018 - Mahogany Speaks Media and Publishing LLC
Una E. Morrissey, MSN Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Una E. Morrissey, MSN of Westfield, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the field of healthcare. About Una E. Morrissey, MSN Una Morrissey is... - October 10, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lillian S. Johnson Recognized for Homeopathy by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Lillian S. Johnson of Lehigh Acres, Florida has been recognized by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of homeopathics. These women are up and coming in their professions. They have shown... - October 10, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Student Closes First Self Storage Facility
A Mentoring student closed on first facility. - October 10, 2018 - Self Storage Investing
The National Fitness Foundation Names Sports Marketing Executive LaRhonda Burley as Vice President
The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, has announced LaRhonda Burley as its new Vice President of Partnerships & Marketing. The National Fitness Foundation was congressionally chartered in 2010 to support and... - October 10, 2018 - National Fitness Foundation
Victoria Kustov Has Been Recognized in Boston Agent Magazine’s 2018 Who’s Who in Residential Real Estate
Boston Agent Magazine published its annual special issue, highlighting outstanding residential professionals in the Greater Boston area. - October 09, 2018 - Victoria Kustov, Realtor, Elite Realty Experts
Eastern Opera of NJ Returns to the Brook Bringing Puccini
Eastern Opera of New Jersey opens it's new season with Puccini's highly acclaimed opera, Manon Lescaut. Tickets are available for Friday November 9th with performance at 7pm and Sunday November 11th with performance at 3 pm at the newly restored Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton St. Bound Brook, NJ. - October 09, 2018 - Eastern Opera Corp.
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Receives the 2018 Women’s Choice Award® as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, part of HealthONE, has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that... - October 08, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Inf4College Moves to Brand-New Office; Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Inf4College, an orientation service that has been helping the Greater Houston surrounding areas high school students and their parents with the college application process for the past six years, has moved to a brand-new location on 612 South Peek Road in Katy. The new office is now officially... - October 06, 2018 - Inf4College
Furniture Sharehouse Announces Kate Bialo’s Retirement
Founder Bialo to be Honored at “Home for the Holidays” Gala on November 2nd. The Board of Directors of Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester’s Furniture Bank, announced that Kate Bialo will retire as Executive Director of the organization in Spring 2019. - October 06, 2018 - Furniture Sharehouse
ARIDO Jewelry Honoring Michelle Falk for Her Contribution in the Art and Film Industry
The ARIDO Gem award recognizes extraordinary talent & excellence in Fashion, Music, Sports, Art & Film. Fine Art jewelry created with the highest quality gems and precious metals in the world. Founded by a scion of the Raphael family & celebrity guru, Thomas Chappell. - October 05, 2018 - ARIDO Jewelry
Joan Tortoricic, RN, BSN Commemorated as an Honored Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN of Brooklyn, New York has been commemorated as an Honored Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of human services and healthcare. About Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN Joan Tortorici... - October 05, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jewelers Direct Welcomes Orbis International as Charity Partner in Bling for Blindness Benefit Auction
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital will receive a portion of the funds raised from ongoing auction. - October 04, 2018 - Jewelers Direct
ProPath Selected as Medical Director for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale
ProPath is pleased to announce that they have been selected as the pathology service provider for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale. In addition, ProPath’s Dr. Isabel Hill has been named Medical Director of Pathology Services. “ProPath is excited to provide the... - October 04, 2018 - ProPath
AIC Group (Vietnam) Wins Best Smart Nation Concept and Model Award
President and CEO of AIC Group (Vietnam) was awarded the special prize of “World’s Best Smart Nation Idea and Model” at the Global Smart City Contest 2018 in London. - October 03, 2018 - AIC Group
Make Halloween History as Rosie the Riveter: Let RosiesLegacyGear on Etsy Turn You Into an American Icon
Want a Halloween costume that makes a statement about you? That tells everyone you are a strong, empowered, accomplished woman. Want a costume that is comfortable? All you need is jeans, shirt, bandana and a few authentic accessories. Want a costume that is affordable? Visit RosiesLegacyGear on Etsy. Designed for women by women. - October 02, 2018 - Original Rosie Legacy Gear
Blockchain by Women, a Premier Meetup, Announces Inaugural Meeting
Blockchain by Women, the premier meetup group for women in the blockchain ecosystem, is kicking off San Francisco’s Blockchain week at their inaugural meetup this Wednesday night, October 3rd. The agenda includes a panel discussion with a diverse and influential group of women that have made... - October 02, 2018 - BlockChain by Women
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized as a Business Leader of Prominence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the fields of agriculture, real estate, investments and self-... - October 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Julia A. Burkard Honored as a Professional of the Year for Real Estate by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
About Julia A. Burkard Julia A. Burkard is a Real Estate Salesperson with Newman Realty Inc., which is a full service real estate agency based in Malverne, New York. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Ms. Burkard serves as a Buyers' Agent and a Listing Agent specializing in... - October 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Entrepreneur’s Book About Revitalizing Fragrance Industry Earns Award of Literary Excellence
“Spritzing for Success” by Annette Green has earned the Dog Ear Publishing Award of Literary Excellence. The fascinating book details her experiences with spearheading the rescue of a beleaguered industry and turning it into one worth more than $4 billion today. - October 01, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing
The Worldwide Launch of Successfuly is Here
The highly anticipated, elite new community and marketplace for professionals and entrepreneurs, assisting them in gaining clients on their own terms has finally come. This is a community also dedicated to highlighting the inspirational stories of some of these professional “hustlers” that have acquired valuable experience and knowledge in order to be successful. - October 01, 2018 - Successfuly
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute Invites Local Families to Participate in the Multigenerational Business Pitch Competition
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute invites local South Florida families, entrepreneurs and businesses structured in the past two years to participate in Multigenerational Business Pitch Competition. - September 29, 2018 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
Donna L. McNabb-Riley Recognized as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Donna L. McNabb-Riley of Goose Creek, South Carolina has been recognized as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of data system analysis, logistics and e-commerce. These women are... - September 28, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Senior Helpers Opens in Arcadia, California; Ribbon Cutting Scheduled
Senior Helpers opens new location in Arcadia, California, Arcadia, Duarte, and Monrovia Chambers of Commerce to participate in ribbon cutting ceremony on October 3, 2018 at 5:30pm. “We provide Senior Care, Only Better,” said Brenda Duarte, President of Bash & Company LLC, the... - September 28, 2018 - Senior Helpers
Inventor Becomes WBENC Certified and Gets on Walmart Shelves
An invention by a mom gets on Walmart shelves. This invention, Bakers Sto N Go is part of Walmart's Made in America Initiative. Also, Bakers Sto N Go was just recently certified as a Women Owned Business by Nationally recognized WBENC. - September 27, 2018 - Nardis Enterprises LLC d/b/a Bakers Sto N Go
Grand Opening of Park Lane Jewellery Switzerland
Local Verbier woman becomes Park Lane Jewellery Franchise Owner. - September 27, 2018 - Park Lane Jewellery LTD
Grand Opening of Park Lane Jewellery Greece
TEOROS S.A. becomes Park Lane Jewellery Franchise Owners. - September 27, 2018 - Park Lane Jewellery LTD
Menlo Group Gains Two New Team Members
Brennan Rovelli and Maggie Kuta join the staff at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate. - September 26, 2018 - Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate
FIG Tours Three States in One Month to Showcase Their Talents
FIG launches a full month of touring on October 3rd, 2018. FIG Services, Inc. (FIG) will showcase their skills, services and talents across three states. FIG is a 15 year old medical-legal firm headquartered in North Carolina. The FIG model includes a robust education division which shows how... - September 26, 2018 - FIG Enterprises
New Jersey Advertising and PR Agency Creates New Buzz with Master Course in Copywriting
Ad Buzz PR announces online copy writing class for new writers seeking entry into the advertising business. - September 25, 2018 - Ad Buzz PR