Women in Business News
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Love Letter Lane® Brand Adds Share Your Love Today™ to Its Licensing Program
To announce the addition of Share Your Love Today be added to the Love Letter lane licensing program. - December 27, 2017 - Glenn A. Weber
NAWRB's Riveting Effects of Women’s Sanctuaries
The state of women in the U.S. is great “on paper.” However, off paper, the situation is entirely complicated. From a 25 percent gender wage gap to a professional “boy’s club” that has systematically limited women’s careers one generation after the next, if we look away from the paper, the gender imbalances women face become apparent. - December 27, 2017 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Anita Iskenderian Highlighted on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square and Recognized as One of the Top Ten Women of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Anita Iskenderian of New York, New York has been highlighted on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City and recognized as one of the Top 10 Women of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success... - December 21, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Felicity A. Erdmann, Alumni CCRN Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Felicity A. Erdmann of Seattle, Washington has been honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Felicity A. Erdmann, Alumni CCRN Ms. Erdmann is... - December 21, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Latcareers.com Reviews Hundreds of Toy Requests for Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Bilingual Diversity recruitment job board to provide toys to families in need at 15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. - December 21, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Latcareers.com Leading the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Employment Initiative
Bilingual Latino Career Company to spearhead the Puerto Rico Disaster Relief Employment Initiative to assist Puerto Ricans with employment opportunities. - December 20, 2017 - Latcareers.com
Citrus County Auctioneer Earns Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate Designation
Christine (Chris) Gendron Dudley, a Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate with Tranzon Driggers recently received her designation as a Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate (AARE) from the National Auctioneers Association’s Education Institute. - December 19, 2017 - Tranzon Driggers
Dental Tourism Expert Launches CostaRicaDentist.com
Howard Siegler, Johns Hopkins M.B.A., launched CostaRicaDentist.com, The Official Directory of Dentists in Costa Rica. The website is believed to be the most complete listing of active, viable government sanctioned dental clinics in Costa Rica. It is also believed to be the first directory of its kind developed by an industry expert – someone who works on the front lines serving as an International Patient Coordinator. - December 18, 2017 - CostaRicaDentist.com
Class Act Books Launches Epic Fantasy Saga
In 1982, a fledgling writer named Toni V. Sweeney began work on her first fantasy novel. The next year at a Sci-Fi convention in Kearney, Nebraska, she was advised by well-known science fiction/fantasy author George R.R. Martin to “Keep your steam up.” She went on to finish the novel in... - December 18, 2017 - Class Act Books
Des Moines, Iowa Handyman Becomes "Handy Guy & Son," a Family Business
Handy Guy, a professional handyman service based out of Des Moines, IA, announced today the apprecticeship of his son Jonah Olson at, http://www.handymandesmoines.com. Jonah has received the DMACC/NACEP Silver Certificate Award for earning 11 or more college credits in Building Trades experience through Central Academy in Des Moines. Jeremy Olson, Owner, with over 35 years of handyman experience, has augmented his operations to include his millennial son, to bring Handy Guy well into the future. - December 15, 2017 - Handy Guy
LegacyArmour Named Top 10 InsurTech Company for 2017
LegacyArmour -- the premier business asset, personal information, and healthcare information protection and delivery site -- is proud to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 10 InsureTech startup companies of 2017 by Insurance CIO Outlook magazine. "We have been growing quickly... - December 14, 2017 - LegacyArmour
Industry Veteran Carla Hemmings Joins New England Vacation Rentals as Account Manager
New England Vacation Rentals announced today that industry veteran Carla Hemmings has joined the company as an Account Manager. The company additionally announced it will open a third location in Eastham at 180 Brackett Road. They will continue to maintain their locations at the Jack Conway office at 565 Main Street in Harwich Port and in the Lighthouse Realty Building in Chatham. - December 13, 2017 - New England Vacation Rentals
Charlotte's Top Staging and Design Firm Wins Best Luxury Staging from Regional Home Builders Association
Carolina Spaces, Charlotte's top home staging and design firm won Best Residential Interior Staging - Luxury Property over $1 million. Company Founder, Owner and Lead Designer Joan Inglis was presented the award by Lake Norman HBA. This was the third year in a row that Carolina Spaces took home the Best in Luxury Staging award. - December 13, 2017 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
CloudCherry Welcomes Customer Experience Expert Deborah Eastman as Director on Board
Deborah will bring her expertise to help the organization extend their reach into new markets. - December 11, 2017 - CloudCherry
Mobile Boutique Grand Opening for All Things Lovely Shop
All Things Lovely Shop is an online & mobile women's boutique, based out of the suburbs of Atlanta, Ga. Chic, trendy, stylish clothing and accessories for the busy woman who wants to look good but doesn't have the time or desire to shop. The Boutique on Wheels will debut December 13, 2017 offering clothing that is versatile enough for a day with the kids, working at an office, a girls night out, time at the gym and of course date night. - December 11, 2017 - All Things Lovely Shop
Doris Bloodsworth Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Doris Bloodsworth, an award-winning journalist, author and nationally-certified public-relations professional, was inducted into Lake County Women’s Hall of Fame this week. The Pulitzer-nominated journalist, who has won numerous awards for newsgathering, reporting, editing and ethics, was... - December 09, 2017 - Crosswords Communications Co.
Freda Brown, EA, CDFA Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Freda Brown, EA, CDFA of Southwick, Massachusetts has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of financial services. About Freda Brown, EA, CDFA Freda Brown is the... - December 08, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Women Business Owners Invited to NAWBO Meeting to Learn How to Make 2018 Their Breakthrough Year
Monthly meeting on Jan. 10 features a presentation by Annette Austin, high-performance mentor. - December 08, 2017 - NAWBO Phoenix
Insight Global Named a Best Company for Women in the U.S.
Insight Global has been named a Top 50 Best Company for Women in the United States on Comparably’s 2017 list. The list reflects the answers given by women about the company they work for. Insight Global was one of two companies in the state of Georgia that made the list. “Insight... - December 06, 2017 - Insight Global
Kay Durden Hat Maker Offering Week Hat Making Workshops
During December 8-10, and 15-17, 2017 MS Durden will be presenting weekend hat making workshops at Mustard Seed Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. - December 06, 2017 - Kay's Art of Millinery
Marynell Meadors to Coach New WBCBL Team in Atlanta
Playmakers Basketball Royalties Announces the Formation of the Atlanta Monarchs. - December 06, 2017 - Playmakers Basketball Royalties
LW Consulting, Inc. Receives World-Class Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification in New Jersey
It is a sign of distinction to be certified as a WBENC organization in New Jersey. The WBENC certification standard is the most relied upon certification of women-owned businesses. - December 06, 2017 - LW Consulting Inc.
Preferred Jewelers International™ Selects Lee Ann’s Fine Jewelry CD as Newest Member of Its Exclusive, Nationwide Network
Arkansas-based, multi-store Jewelry Retailer now offers its customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™.” - December 04, 2017 - Preferred Jewelers International
Elves, the Popular Human Assisted AI Digital Assistant, Raises Largest Seed Round in MENA History from a Slew of Top Investors
Elves App, Inc. the popular human-assisted AI digital assistant that's swept the region by storm this year announced the successful close of its heavily oversubscribed seed round at more than $2 million dollars, making it the largest Seed in the region's history. Participating investors included Emaar, the Kauffman Fellows Syndicate, Dubai Angel Investors (their largest investment thus far), and a host of other Angels from the region and the US. - December 01, 2017 - Elves
Vanessa G. Nelson to Hold Free Seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers"
Vanessa G. Nelson, President of Expert Human Resources, is holding a free seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers," on Tuesday, December 12, at the Hampton Inn and Suites - 6060 Rashelle Drive (located off Hill Road) from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - December 01, 2017 - Expert Human Resources
Virtual Accounting Firm Leveraging Technology
PJS & Co. CPAs, a women-owned CPA firm that delivers all accounting services 100% virtually, has teamed up with Thomson Reuters to implement a new Secure Client Portal. - December 01, 2017 - PJS & Co. CPAs
Women's Business Enterprise Alliance Presents Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive
The Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) announces their Annual Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive, the holiday networking and social charity event. On December 5th, join a wide range of Women Business Owners, Corporate leaders, and city and government agencies when they connect at... - December 01, 2017 - Women's Business Enterprise Alliance, Houston
Meet Demi Lovato at Y100 Jingleball with Pretty Vulgar
The beauty brand’s Instagram contest could bring you face-to-face with pop music’s hottest stars. - November 30, 2017 - Pretty Vulgar
Choosing Me Now Retreat Now Open for Registration
Award winning author Kim Olver offering for the first time a women's retreat called Choosing Me Now in San Antonio, Texas in February 2018. Retreat is focused on helping women answer the challenges they face without losing sight of what they want out of their life. Seating is limited. - November 30, 2017 - Coaching for Excellence
Snobswap Launches First Luxury Wholesale Marketplace for Resale Industry
SnobSwap, an online marketplace bringing over 400 verified brick-and-mortar designer consignment and resale businesses online, announces official launch of the first online wholesale marketplace for pre-owned luxury items. The SnobSwap wholesale marketplace allows resale businesses to purchase... - November 29, 2017 - LePrix
Attorney Pearl J. Hahn Joins the Law Firm of Legal & Compliance, LLC
Securities attorney Laura Anthony, founding partner of Legal & Compliance, LLC, a national corporate and securities law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Pearl J. Hahn, Esq., to the firm. Legal & Compliance, LLC focuses on going public transactions, complex corporate... - November 29, 2017 - Legal & Compliance, LLC
U.S. Navy Veteran Family Launches Major Organizers® Franchise to Serve San Antonio, TX, and Surrounding Areas
Major Organizers® selects San Antonio, TX as the newest franchise location. - November 29, 2017 - Major Organizers (R)
Exquisite Conglomerate Communications LLC Announces New EPRN West Coast Operations Division President
As President of West Coast Operations for the Exquisite Podcast Radio Network, division of Exquisite Conglomerate Communications LLC, Ms. Bonman will be in charge of ramping up the network show lineup along the west coast. - November 29, 2017 - Exquisite Conglomerate Communications LLC
Kennsington Capital Group to Host Wealth Building & Empowerment Seminars
The Solution to Your #1 New Year's Resolution - November 28, 2017 - Kennsington Capital Group
Rack Up Some Good Karma by Joining Beekwee on #GivingTuesday; Give, Get Back and Only Pay Shipping
Beekwee is a community-driven donation marketplace for parents in the United States. The platform allows families to donate and receive easily shippable baby, child, and maternity products, so they can keep up with their baby’s growth spurts without breaking the bank. Beekwee was created to... - November 27, 2017 - Beekwee
Life Coach Linda Dunnigan Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Dunnigan of Sarasota, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and early admission for 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the field of life... - November 25, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Alpharetta, Georgia Inventory Professional Achieves Industry Certification
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Tina Taylor for achieving the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist. - November 24, 2017 - National Inventory Certification Association
Maggie L. Ward Honored as a VIP Member for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maggie L. Ward of Charleston, South Carolina has been recognized as a VIP Member for two consecutive years, 2017 and honored with early admission for 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of publishing. About... - November 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of human services and healthcare. About Joan Tortorici,, RN, BSN Ms. Tortorici... - November 23, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Carol Sankar is Now a Contributor for Inc. Magazine
Carol Sankar, founder of the Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership, will be developing content for high performing women leaders. - November 23, 2017 - CSE
Empowering Women by Biting a Brownie
Brownie Bites has launched their Indiegogo campaign to help with building their dream of empowering the women of Vietnam whilst building a business to launch their brownies to the world. - November 23, 2017 - Brownie Bites
Lakefront Living International Welcomes Annie Faulstich of Missouri to Its Family of Lakefront Living Realty Offices
Lakefront buyers and sellers in the Lake of the Ozarks area have an exciting new lakefront specialty brokerage for their real estate needs. - November 22, 2017 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
Thomas Real Estate, Inc. of North Myrtle Beach Welcomes Rhonda Langley
— Rhonda Langley recently joined Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., as an Accounting Assistant. - November 22, 2017 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Reverend Rayne L. Dabney Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reverend Rayne L. Dabney of East Syracuse, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 25 years in the field of healthcare. About Reverend Rayne L. Dabney Rev. Dabney serves as an... - November 22, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Personal Property Inventory Business Launched in Tennessee
Lighthouse Inventory Services to provide home and business contents inventory documentation and appraisal services. - November 22, 2017 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Virginia Home Inventory Professional Achieves Industry CIS Designation
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Julie Ulrich for achieving the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist. - November 21, 2017 - National Inventory Certification Association
New Book "101 Costly Hr Mistakes... And How to Fix Them" by Vanessa Nelson Released to Help Employers Avoid Costly HR Mistakes and Save Millions
Human Resources Expert, Vanessa Nelson, announces the release of her new book, "101 Costly HR Mistakes... and How to Fix Them." Nelson wrote her book due to her concerns regarding a constant rise in workplace lawsuits. “My goal has always been to protect organizations from expensive... - November 20, 2017 - Expert Human Resources
Mikal Salon and Spa Software Welcomes Sam Farese as Salon Software Consultant to the Mikal Team
Mikal is pleased to announce the hiring of Sam Farese, who will be joining the team as a sales, support, and training specialist. Sam began her career in the industry as a salon receptionist using the Mikal software herself. She has experience running a large salon front desk with hair and spa services utilizing multiple computers. - November 19, 2017 - Mikal Salon and Spa Software
Women of Empowerment Members Recognized 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) is proud to recognize the 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... - November 17, 2017 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Elaine G. Adevai Highlighted as the Biography of the Month for November 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been highlighted as the Biography of the Month for November 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 35 years in the fields of psychology and nonprofit services. About Elaine G. - November 17, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide