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.
Stanley Black and Decker Partners with Reebok HQ to Raise Awareness for Boston Dress for Success and Girls At Work Charities
As we finally say goodbye to frigid temperatures and snow storms, Stanley Black & Decker is bringing together the Seaport Boston community for a time of fun, food and fundraising for two area charities – Boston Dress for Success and Girls at Work. Leveraging their Boston-based Breakthrough Innovation Factory and Reebok’s new Flagship store, the manufacturing giant is seeking to bring in the spring weather with a step in the giving direction. - March 29, 2018 - Stanley Black and Decker
Girls Gone Forex Proudly Announces First Graduating Class of 2018
Girls Gone Forex's Trade Like A Girl Academy continues to take the world by storm with another graduating class of fabulous female Forex traders. - March 29, 2018 - Kiss Trading Academy
Global Sport Executives Launch Business as Technology Advocates: The Executive Advocates
Connecting business and technology through advocacy of transparency in executive recruitment, solution design and collaboration: Evaluate. Engage. Connect. - March 28, 2018 - The Executive Advocates
Best Legal Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best legal websites will be recognized as part of their 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including legal websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - March 28, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Fast-Growing Fashion Accessory Business Launched in Texas Innovative Ladies’ Removable Faux-French Cuffs
Signature Cuffs are removable, faux-French cuffs for ladies – available in a variety of colors, fabrics and custom-art designs – offering customers limitless style combinations. The line of 16 cuff designs currently includes five categories: Corporate, Casual, Colorful, Christmas/Holiday and the just launched Collegiate line. Signature Cuffs first collegiate products have been exclusively licensed for Texas Christian University and were launched at the TCU Campus Store in late February. - March 28, 2018 - Signature Cuffs
Fix Auto USA's Shelly Bickett Receives Most Influential Women in Collision Repair Award
Following last week’s announcement, Fix Auto USA is excited that Co-Founder and Franchise Partner Shelly Bickett has been recognized as one of The Women’s Industry Network’s (WIN) Most Influential Women of 2018. She will formally accept her award during the 2018 WIN Educational... - March 26, 2018 - Fix Auto USA
Humble Agent Receives Five Star Insurance Professional Award
Local agent, Chelsey Hall, owner of CLJ Risk Management is a two-time recipient of the Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional Award. - March 24, 2018 - CLJ Risk Management
Ukrainian IT Companies Employ More Women, According to Lucky Labs
One of the biggest IT companies in Ukraine states the increase in the share of women in the country's technology sector. - March 23, 2018 - Lucky Labs
CPRTrainingFast.com Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary Milestone
www.CPRTrainingFast.com, a woman-owned web-based medical credentialing company, is celebrating this month its tenth year in business, providing 100% online BCLS, ACLS and PALS certification exams to healthcare professionals worldwide. - March 23, 2018 - National Certification Services
Dr. Neil Roth Joins EMU Health as Director of Orthopedic Services
EMU Health is proud to announce that Dr. Neil Roth, one of New York City’s most prominent and skilled orthopedic surgeons has joined their organization as Director of Orthopedic Services. Voted to New York Magazines prestigious “Best Doctors” list by his peers, Dr. Roth brings over twenty years’ experience in the field of sports medicine and orthopedic surgery to EMU. - March 22, 2018 - EMU Health
Akorbi CEO and Co-Founder Claudia Mirza Honored as a "2018 Women’s Business Enterprise Star"
Honored Before 1,500 Business Leaders at “Salute To Women’s Business Enterprises” - March 22, 2018 - Akorbi
Jenn King, CFP® Joins PARAGON Wealth Strategies
PARAGON Wealth Strategies, LLC, a boutique wealth management firm headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, announced today that Jenn King, CFP® has joined their firm as a Senior Financial Planner and Investment Advisor Representative. Jenn has spent her 17 years in the industry focused on a... - March 22, 2018 - PARAGON Wealth Strategies, LLC
TWIP Corp Files STEM-Related Provisional Patent Application for Travel-Related Behavior Algorithm with Two Women Inventors
A new provisional patent application, “Systems and Methods for Dynamically Generating a Customized Profile for a Person for Based on a Travel-Related Behavior Pattern,” by TWIP CTO Heather Wilde and CEO Lauren A. Koenig, was filed on March 16, 2018. - March 21, 2018 - TWIP Corp.
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Suzanne Foster to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Suzanne Foster, former General Manager of Medtronic Transformative Solutions, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Suzanne is a proven business... - March 21, 2018 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
Greentech Laboratories Inc., Leader in Ayurvedic Cannabinoid Science, Responds to Immediate Crisis of Rare Epilepsy UK Patient
Dr. Sharmilla Patil, Founder and CEO of Greentech Laboratories Inc., a Bio-Pharma and Ayurvedic Research company in the Bay Area of California, USA responds to immediate crisis of Alfie Dingley, 6 y/o child, patient and citizen of UK Medical system who suffers from PCDH 19 Epilepsy. “I was... - March 21, 2018 - Greentech Laboratories Inc.
Former Wintrust Executive Named CEO of American Homeowner Preservation
DeAnn O’Donovan Brings 25 Years of Financial Services & Real Estate Experience to Rapidly-Growing Chicago Company. - March 21, 2018 - American Homeowner Preservation
The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized Honors Maria Scores with the Rising Star Award
Maria Scores of East Williston, New York has been honored with the Rising Star Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthy meal preparation and catering. Rising Stars are up and coming... - March 21, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Diversity Can Help Motorsports Become More Competitive
Latest NASCAR races at ISM Raceway in Arizona illustrate the ethnic, gender and age transformations starting in NASCAR. - March 21, 2018 - Denise Meridith
Women Business Owners to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Women's Business Ownership Act
The NAWBO group will go to the Arizona Capitol after the breakfast meeting. - March 21, 2018 - NAWBO Phoenix
Burrow Global Grows Business Development Team
A Midstream-focused sales professional has been added to the Burrow Global team to help expand their newest division: Burrow Global Midstream. - March 20, 2018 - Burrow Global
"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Will Have Its Colorado Festival Premiere at the 20th Annual Xicanindie Film Fest in Denver
Denver will get to witness how Luis Iga's LatinX award-winning horror / slasher is already becoming a cult classic and breaking the diversity barriers in Hollywood with an All-Latino cast in non-stereotypical roles. - March 20, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Female Executive Produced Kazakhstani Film Wins Best Feature Award in NYC
Kazakhstan film, “The Road to Mother," by Executive Producer Aliya Nazarbayeva, won the highest award for "Best Feature Film" at the WeLink International Film Festival in New York. - March 19, 2018 - The Road to Mother
Youngest Broker Named #1 Agent in Union County
Michelle Pais, CEO of Signature Realty NJ, is only 38 years old and already is one of the Nation's Top Real Estate Brokers. Pais has been recently named the #1 Agent in all of Union County for 2017, outperforming thousands of others. - March 19, 2018 - Signature Realty NJ
Patricia A. Corle Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia A. Corle of Beavercreek, Ohio 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 for 24 years in the field of real estate. About Patricia A. - March 17, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Brittany Negron Named Consultant in Real Estate Group at New Day Underwriting Managers
Brittany Negron has been named a consultant within the Real Estate Practice of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. Her responsibilities include working with New Day’s partners... - March 16, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Best Real Estate Web Site to be Named 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best real estate Websites will ne recognized as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.WebAward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including real estate web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. - March 15, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law of Sherman Oaks, 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 law. About L. Ernestine Fields, Attorney at Law Ernestine... - March 15, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rugs and Beyond Empowers Local Weavers and Craftsmen in Rural India
With women's day around the corner, Rugs and Beyond believes in empowering local women weavers and craftsmen at the same time. Find out why Rugs and Beyond empowers more women and believes in uplifting one woman at a time. - March 15, 2018 - Rugs and Beyond
Celebrate the UN's International Day of Happiness at Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens
The United Nations has designated March 20th as the International Day of Happiness. Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens is celebrating with three special events. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with community leaders and visit a hidden gem in the heart of the city. 12:00 pm –... - March 14, 2018 - Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens
Best B2B Websites to be Named by 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best B2B Websites will be recognized 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 business to business, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. - March 14, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Nominate an East Tennessee Woman for Prestigious Women’s Leadership Award
Nominations are being accepted through March 31, 2018 for the Lizzie Crozier French Women's Leadership Award. The award is presented at the June 8th Ignite Women's Leadership Summit to recognize East Tennessee women who work consistently to support the advancement of all women through outspoken leadership, unwavering courage in the face of difficulty, and supporting and empowering women around her. - March 14, 2018 - Ignite Succeed
SNJ Today’s Megan Wolf Awarded ONA Fellowship
Megan Wolf, Chief Content Officer for SNJ Today, was recently chosen as an inaugural Journalism Mentorship Collaborative Fellow by the Online News Association (ONA), the world’s largest association of digital journalists. She was picked as one of the 16 fellows from an applicant pool of 60. - March 13, 2018 - SNJ Today
The Company Formerly Known as SnobSwap Goes for LePrix (The Prize)
Leading Online Pre-Owned Luxury Consignment Platform Changes Its Name to LePrix; Redefines Pre-Owned Luxury Shopping - March 13, 2018 - LePrix
FocusPoint Technologies Names Kathy Washenberger Chief Information Officer
Leading cyber security provider, FocusPoint Technology, announces today an addition to the leadership team. Kathy Washenberger will act as the new Chief Information Office. - March 13, 2018 - FocusPoint Technologies
FinFoundHer, the Ultimate Women's Business Adventure, Kicks Off in Chicago May 19
FinFoundHer, the ultimate business adventure for women FinTech founders, kicks off on May 19 at EvolveHer, the chic new women’s co-working space in Chicago’s River North. Two days of dual-track adventure-themed immersive workshops will bring founders (pre-start-ups, start-ups and... - March 12, 2018 - FoxInspires LLC
Shear Genius Salon Wins City Beat News 2018 Spectrum Award Consecutive Years with Five Star Rating
Shear Genius earns 2018 Spectrum Award. By highlighting extraordinary service with the Spectrum Award for excellence in customer service, City Beat News strives to strengthen the highest performing companies across the nation, along with the communities they support. - March 11, 2018 - City Beat News
Education Without Walls Names Theresa McSpedon as Director of Operations
Education Without Walls, the innovative educational organization, today announced that Theresa McSpedon of Gaylordsville, CT has been named their Director of Operations. Ms. McSpedon comes to Education without Walls after a 30-year career in management and executive roles in the technology sector, specializing in start-ups. - March 10, 2018 - Education Without Walls
Innovative Career Education Platform Uplifts Women in Afghanistan; SearchPath, MyHuntPath and USAID Partner to Promote Afghan Women in Economy
MyHuntPath are empowering individuals around the world to take control of their careers, starting with a presence in Afghanistan, India, Lebanon, and the United States. The MyHuntPath platform actively provides career coaching to college students, midcareer professionals and senior executives, and... - March 09, 2018 - SearchPath Global
Sherry Pruitt’s CD “I’ve Been Bamboozled”; Sherry Pruitt, “The Texas Songbird’s” Debut CD on Rizing Sun Records is Released
Rizing Sun Records today announced the release of “I’ve Been Bamboozled,” a new CD by Sherry Pruitt, The Texas Songbird. - March 09, 2018 - Rizing Sun Records
Innovation Has Finally Come to Disrupt the Job Board & Recruiting Industry
Through a crowd-sourcing platform that was founded on a vision to lead a global virtual social recruiting network movement, eJobXchange hopes to change the recruitment industry for employers and job seekers. - March 09, 2018 - eJobXchange
Blvd Suites Promotes Angie Renteria to Vice President of Business Development
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing, a leading global provider of serviced apartments, has promoted Angie Renteria to Vice President of Business Development; Will lead company efforts in key client acquisition and foster strategic growth in targeted verticals and industries that align with the company’s needs and strengths. - March 08, 2018 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
March 2018 is Supply Management Month
ISM-Houston, Inc. Joins Other Supply Management Associations Worldwide To Recognize March 2018 as Supply Management Month. - March 07, 2018 - ISM-Houston Inc.
Lynette Monzo Presented on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lynette Monzo of Fairfield, California has been presented on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the HVAC field. About Lynette Monzo Mrs. Monzo is the Service... - March 07, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mona Veiseh Promoted to President of NuWest Group’s Healthcare Division
TA Group Holdings celebrates its newest executive ahead of International Women's Day. - March 06, 2018 - TA Group
Open Health Network Adds Top Medical, Tech Advisors to Board
Open Health Network today announced an expansion of its Board of Advisors, adding three members who bring a wealth of scientific, medical and advanced technology leadership to the company. - March 06, 2018 - Open Health Network
NAWRB Announces New Name: Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce its new name, Women in the Housing and Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB), which accurately captures NAWRB’s expansive bandwidth as a leading voice for women in the housing and real estate ecosystem, and... - March 06, 2018 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Zolna Yachts Launches New Luxurious 73ft 49 Passenger Motor Yacht - Nerissa
San Diego yacht charter entrepreneurs own a full service yacht company offering a wide variety of yachts and a houseboat for charter, lodging and yacht management. The addition of Nerissa to their fleet in February of 2018 makes them the only company in San Diego to offer a US Coast Guard inspected 49 passenger charter yacht in addition to their small fleet of 12 passenger vessels. - March 05, 2018 - Zolna Yachts
National Association of Women in Construction - Charlotte Chapter #121 Observes Women in Construction Week March 4-10, 2018
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 4-10, 2018. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. - March 05, 2018 - NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)
Mirus Promotions, Inc. Wins Award for “Fastest Growing Company”
Presidents’ Day this year was more than just a federal holiday for the Mirus Promotions, Inc. team, it was a day of celebration as the company earned the Business Excellence Forum’s prestigious award for “Fastest Growing Company.” Mirus Promotion’s, Inc. was one of... - March 05, 2018 - Mirus Agency
Avenue Announces B Corp™ Certification
B Corp™ Certification Highlights Digital Marketing Agency's Commitment to Community and Environmental Stewardship. - March 05, 2018 - Avenue