Women in Business News
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Singer-Songwriter Jamie Skylar Makes Cosmic Connection with Marmalade
The new album drops Friday, April 27th. - April 26, 2018 - Prophet Records
Introducing &SISTERS, the UK's First Certified Organic Cotton Customisable Period Care Subscription Box
Periods are natural. &SISTERS believes that feminine care should be too. &SISTERS has just launched a range of 100% natural and ultra-reliable organic cotton products that are better for our bodies and better for our environment. And what’s more you can buy any combination you like. Customers customise their period pack online from a selection of different products and absorbencies and have them delivered to their door (or desk). &SISTERS is donating 10% of profits to help tackle period poverty. - April 26, 2018 - &SISTERS Ltd
NIFS Gears Up for Its 11th Year of Women’s Triathlon Training
Attention Ladies! The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Women’s Triathlon Training Program prepares you for the Go Girl Triathlon at Eagle Creek Park on August 18th. Training is every week on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm starting Tuesdays, June 12th or Thursdays, June... - April 26, 2018 - NIFS
Brazen Global Chooses Denver as Expansion City to Support Women Entrepreneurs
St. Louis-Based Membership Organization Selects Olivia Omega to Lead Business-Focused Programs for Growth-Seeking Female Presidents, Founders and CEOs in Denver. - April 25, 2018 - Brazen Denver
VIP Innovations is Incorporating "Neuroscience" Techniques to Improve Coaching Effectiveness
Eva Jenkins of VIP Innovations explains how the convergence of brain-based psychotherapy with personal/professional development has created a secret agent of change...for the better. - April 25, 2018 - VIP Innovations, LLC
Lou Jordan, LWS Recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Lou Jordan of New Orleans, Louisiana 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 field of fine arts. About Louise (Lou) Jordan, LWS Lou Jordan is an Artist... - April 25, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Karen L. Whitman Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Karen L. Whitman of Riverside, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Karen L. Whitman Karen Whitman has over 35 years experience in... - April 24, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
French-American Female Founder Nominated as Woman Engineer of the Year
Anne-Fleur Andrle, founding CEO of Jack and Ferdi is one of 3 nominees for Woman Engineer of the Year. - April 23, 2018 - Jack and Ferdi
How to Capture, Motivate and Retain a Great Team is the Topic for the May NAWBO Meeting
As a business owner, how do you capture, motivate and retain a great team? Plan to join members of the Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and their guests at the organization’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 9. The May 9 luncheon will feature... - April 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Mascot Books Has Announced the Debut Children's Book from Local Raleigh Author, Kristin Lacy-Locklear Greene
Mascot Books announces the release of "The Ogurt Shop" by Kristin LL Greene. - April 18, 2018 - Kristin Greene, Author The Ogurt Shop
Joanne Parisi Named Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Vice President and Administrator
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Parisi to Vice President and Administrator. Ms. Parisi, a resident of Shirley, Long Island, has been with Gurwin since 2006, most recently serving as Associate Administrator. Gurwin Jewish Nursing... - April 18, 2018 - Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
New York Times Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Karrine Steffans Launches The Gorgeous Girl's Guide
New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Karrine Steffans is pleased to announce the launch of The Gorgeous Girl’s Guide, an online self-care platform that is dedicated to helping women live their best lives by achieving optimal emotional, mental, physical and financial health. - April 17, 2018 - The Gorgeous Girl's Guide
A New Brand of Greeting Cards "Expressions of You"
Expressions of You designs illustrative and meaningful expressions for the life moments that matter the most. - April 17, 2018 - The Expressions of You
Life Coach Linda Dunnigan Showcased on the Famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square, New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Dunnigan of Sarasota, Florida was showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square, New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of life coaching. About Life Coach Linda Dunnigan Ms. Dunnigan has over... - April 17, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Newest Members Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased... - April 17, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
ARC Business Solutions Partners with The Globe Hub to Launch First Ever Contracting and Procurement Incubator for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Atlanta’s newest co-working space is the home of several small businesses that has been awarded over $125 million in contracts to date. - April 16, 2018 - ARC Business Solutions
The Confidence Factor for Women Presents The Pricing Mastery for Women
A 2 day virtual training designed for women leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners and more. - April 16, 2018 - CSE
C5 Collective Launches as First All-Female Partner Global Consulting Firm; Vows to Bring Women’s Views and Voices to the Mainstream
Demonstrating that women’s experiences and perspectives are valuable and need to be brought into the mainstream, four entrepreneurs and media executives have launched C5 Collective, the world’s first all-female consulting firm dedicated to communications, events, thought leadership and... - April 16, 2018 - C5 Collective
Reyna L. Gilmore, MD Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reyna L. Gilmore, MD of Cincinnati, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 9 years in the field of healthcare. About Reyna L. - April 14, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Women Presidents’ Organization Welcomes Ina Rose as Newest Member of Prestigious Women’s Business Organization
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a peer-advisory group for million-dollar-plus women-led companies, is proud to announce Ina Rose, Founder, Passion 4 People Consulting, as the newest member of the Monmouth, NJ Chapter of the WPO. “I am very pleased to welcome Ina Rose to the... - April 14, 2018 - Passion 4 People Consulting LLC
Madison Street Capital Advises Professional Pipe, Inc. (“PPI”) on Its Majority Recapitalization by KJM Capital, LLC
Madison Street Capital, an international investment banking firm, served as exclusive advisor to Professional Pipe, Inc. (“PPI”) on the majority recapitalization of its business by KJM Capital, LLC. PPI designs and installs process piping to manufacturing facilities, including the... - April 12, 2018 - Madison Street Capital
SUU Professor and Microsoft Publishes Study on Girls in STEM
Even with a higher priority placed on STEM education in the US, only a fraction of girls are likely to pursue a STEM career. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, while more than 57 percent of college undergraduates are women, only 18 percent progress into STEM careers. With a clear gap, Microsoft and SUU professor, Dr. Shalini Kesar, set out to better understand what causes girls to lose interest in STEM subjects and careers. - April 12, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Chelsea Hansen Promoted to Senior Director of Operations at Launch Consulting Group
Growth Never Stops: Senior Leadership Move Helps Launch Scale and Orchestrate Dynamic Business - April 11, 2018 - Launch Consulting Group
MyHuntPath – “Headhunting” Job Search Skills Now Available to All Job Seekers
SearchPath International announces the launch of MyHuntPath, the first Career Education Platform offering a self-directed technology solution that shares the techniques and methodologies of the executive recruiter with job seekers at every stage of their career path. MyHuntPath... - April 11, 2018 - SearchPath Global
Smart Women in Meetings Recognizes 2018 Award Winner, Lisa Meller, CMP, CEM
Smart Meetings magazine announces nationally acclaimed recognition for its top 100 event industry leaders, including Lisa Meller, CMP, CEM of Irvine, CA - business owner, speaker, industry advocate and leader, Meeting Professionals International Orange County Chapter. - April 11, 2018 - Meller Performance Events Group
Lady Hunters Announces Back-to-Back World and NYC Premieres
The dramatic dark comedy film about three moms who become a vigilante death squad premieres in Kansas City and New York City. "Once upon a time, three mothers killed a wolf." - April 11, 2018 - Plaid Dog LLC
Melissa A. Braun Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Melissa A. Braun of Sandy Springs, Georgia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017/2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Melissa A. Braun Melissa Braun has over 20 years experience... - April 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
KENX Announces the Agenda for Analytical Procedures & Methods Validation
KENX is proud to announce that the agenda for its Analytical Procedures & Methods Validation Conference has been released. The event is being held June 26-28, 2018 at The Bahia Resort Hotels, San Diego, CA. The largest event of its kind, offering over 20 tutorials that address today’s top... - April 11, 2018 - KENX
Lynn D. Lasher Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lynn D. Lasher of Houston, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the food industry. About Lynn D. Lasher Lynn Lasher is the CEO of Somebody’s Mother’s... - April 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
America’s #1 Beauty Industry Trade Show Announces Celebrity Host and Star-Studded Line-Up
Aesthetic Everything presents the second annual Beauty Expo, hosted by celebrity Gretchen Christine Rossi. - April 10, 2018 - Aesthetic Everything Beauty Expo
Black Label Holdings Real Estate Broker Earns Real Estate Collaboration Specialist-Divorce Designation
CJ Johnson is the first RCS-D specialist in the state of Louisiana. - April 10, 2018 - Black Label Holdings Real Estate
The Newest Women of Empowerment Members Honored 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 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... - April 10, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Maria Luisa Badani, EA Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maria Luisa Badani, EA of Flushing, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of accounting. About Maria Luisa Badani, EA Ms. - April 10, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Marcy Braiker Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marcy Braiker of Beverly Hills, California has been honored as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Marcy Braiker Ms. Braiker has... - April 10, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Adventurer, Polar Explorer and Mountain Climber Alison Levine to Keynote FinFoundHer, the Ultimate Women's Business Adventure, May 19-20, Chicago
Adventurer, mountain climber and polar explorer Alison Levine will kick off FinFoundHer, the ultimate women’s business adventure on May 19-20 at evolveHer in Chicago. Author of the New York Times’ best-selling book “On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Everest and Other Extreme... - April 10, 2018 - FoxInspires LLC
RoofConnect Hires Mallory Payne as Northeast National Account Manager
RoofConnect, the largest national commercial roofing service provider in the country, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mallory Payne as National Account Manager for the Northeast region of the United States. Mallory joins RoofConnect with over 7 years of roofing national account management... - April 09, 2018 - RoofConnect Logistics, Inc.
Meet CEO & Founder Velma Trayham of the Largest Multi-Cultural Marketing Consulting Strategy Firm, "Thinkzilla"
If only being called a "nobody" stopped the now Award-Winning Entrepreneur, CEO, Investor, Humanitarian, Speaker and Author. - April 09, 2018 - Thinkzilla Consulting Group LLC
Young British Indian Entrepreneur Mansi Gupta Featured on IIW
Inspiring Indian Women featured the success story of Young British Indian Entrepreneur Mansi Gupta. - April 09, 2018 - Like A Diva
Sitters4Critters Celebrates Five Years, Launches New Mobile Vet Tech Service
What started with a single client from a veterinarian’s referral has since grown into a booming pet sitter and dog walker business boasting upwards of 500 clients and more than 15 employees. Compassion is at the core of everything Sitters4Critters does, with the aim of making life easier and happier for pets and their owners alike. - April 08, 2018 - Sitters4Critters
New Leadership Network Releases Workshops to Address Workplace Oppression Women of Color Face
The Melanin Collective, a leadership network focused on positioning the experiences of women of color, announces the release of its newest community-based workshops in Washington, DC area. “I am thrilled to launch The Melanin Collective,” says Doris Quintanilla, founder and executive... - April 05, 2018 - The Melanin Collective
The Greatest Asset in Business is Good Coaching and Jeff Martin Knows How to Coach
A mentor or coach is an advantage that the best in business use. Jeff Martin, CEO and founder of Jeffrey Agency and University Recruiters, knows a thing or two about mentorship. He has coached thousands of aspiring and new entrepreneurs. - April 04, 2018 - University Recruiters
Robotic Lawn Mower Distributor Paradise Robotics Seeks Hollywood Agent
The success of robot lawn mowing in Europe leaves many scratching their heads about why robot mowers have not taken off in the USA. One theory is that Hollywood has done such a great job of demonizing robots that a significant “fear factor” exists in the minds of consumers. Paradise Robotics intends to change this perception by seeking a Hollywood agent for its robotic lawn mower Ambrogio Robot. - April 04, 2018 - Paradise Robotics
Zeepabyte, Inc. Named a Finalist in TM Forum Excellence Awards 2018
TM Forum’s Excellence Awards champions the organizations that are taking the industry in new and innovative directions through collaboration and open innovation. Winners will be announced at Digital Transformation World taking place in Nice, France on May, 14th 2018. - April 04, 2018 - Zeepabyte, Inc.
Alexandria Realtor Goes "Green" to Address Neighborhood's Growing Interest in Healthy, Resource-Efficient Homes
Princess Realty Group’s Carol Dorsey, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®' [NAR's] Green Designation. - April 04, 2018 - Carol Dorsey
"Women Like Us" Documentary Screening to be Held in Chicago on Saturday April 7th, 2018
A new documentary film screening titled "Women Like Us" will be held on April 7th, 2018. With strong female empowerment themes, the film captures dedicated heroines showcasing the positive results that occur when taking the first step to making a difference. Dream On Productions has partnered with Gathr Films, to release the film nationwide. Director Sally Colón-Petree will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening. - April 04, 2018 - Dream On Productions
Best Small Business Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best small business Websites in the world will be named as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including small business web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. - April 03, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Titanic Museum Co-Owner to Headline 13th Annual Women’s Leadership Summit
Mary Kellogg-Joclyn, co-owner of Titanic Museums, will present the keynote address to the Ignite Women's Leadership Summit. The 13th Summit will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018, at the Hilton Knoxville Airport. Kellogg-Joslyn’s presentation titled: “How One Letter Changed My Life,” will explore her time as a television executive as well as her knowledge of leadership, managing expectations and how to motivate. - April 03, 2018 - Ignite Succeed
StoryTime Me Helps Individuals Turn Their Personal Stories Into Illustrated Children's Books
No longer do children sit by fires listening to the tales and reflective insights of elders. We’re so preoccupied with the daily business of living that we’re forgetting the most important thing we can share with the world - ourselves. Enter StoryTime Me, which transforms individuals' stories into professionally written and illustrated children's books. In a world that needs more wisdom, and in which not enough is being passed down, StoryTime Me offers a fun, easy way to to teach and be taught. - April 02, 2018 - CG Communication & Design
Healthy Humor Co-Founders, in Live WNYC Interview, to Discuss How Performers Create Joy for Thousands
Two of Healthy Humor's Co-Founders to be Interviewed Live on New York NPR Affiliate, WNYC, on Monday, April 2, 2018. What: Healthy Humor Co-Founders Dina Paul-Parks and Deborah Kaufmann will be interviewed Live on Radio Program Midday on WNYC. When: Monday, April 2, 2018 at 12:40 pm... - March 31, 2018 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
Entertainment Company Head, Benita Spinner Publishes the Voices of 10 Women Who Have Triumphed, Introducing "The AfterMath Life After"
“The AfterMath Life After” is chocked full of personal tell-all stories that will captivate you, even if you have never had a direct experience with the situations presented. There is a colorful backstory that led to each woman’s “aftermath,” facing issues related to... - March 30, 2018 - BMS Talent & Entertainment