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.
Malki Indich, LCSW Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Makli Indich, LCSW of Lakewood, New Jersey has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the fields of counseling and education. About Makli Indich, LCSW Ms. - February 02, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 22 years in the field of law. About Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriguez Ms. - February 02, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
SEAT Releases First Issue of 2017 Global Magazine
Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology published the first SEAT Global Magazine of 2017 on Friday, January 27. The new year brings a monthly format as opposed to the quarterly issue originally debuted last winter. It is the only digital magazine featuring peer to peer content with a... - February 01, 2017 - SEAT, LLC
Charles Gregory Famous Hair Stylist Honored by Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show February 11, 2017 in Atlanta GA
World Renowned Hair Guru Charles Gregory is honored by the Largest Ethnic Beauty Show in U.S., Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show, February 11, 2017. Mr. Gregory is a world class educator, having educated for Softsheen/Mizani, Nirobi, and Bronner Brothers Product Companies as Artistic Director, and has train hairstylists in the U.S. and abroad. - January 31, 2017 - Charles Gregory Blow Dry & Beauty Bar
Former Sustainability and Governance Expert at Goldman Sachs AM Joins Leaders Arena to Advise Companies
Leaders Arena (LA), a London-based ESG corporate advisor, further expands in the US and Canada with the appointment of Heather Keough, former head of Sustainable Investing at Goldman Sachs AM. In a recent study, LA valued the ESG investor market opportunity for listed companies at USD 2.25tn. - January 31, 2017 - Leaders Arena Limited
World-Record Female Helicopter Pilot to Help Remit the 2017 Fly It Forward® Awards
Jennifer Murray – first woman to fly around the world in a helicopter and first woman to fly above both poles – will be the Keynote Speaker at the Fly It Forward® Award Luncheon in Vancouver, Canada. - January 31, 2017 - Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide
Barbara E. Baxter, DMD Honored as a Woman of Excellence and a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara E. Baxter, DMD of Washington, DC has been honored as a Woman of Excellence and a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Barbara E. Baxter, DMD Dr. Baxter has over 25 years... - January 27, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Donna Karlin, Founder/President of the No Ceiling, Just Sky(TM) Institute Selected by Women of Distinction Magazine as a Distinguished Professional in Her Field
Donna Karlin to be featured on the cover of an upcoming edition of the Women of Distinction Magazine in 2017 and the Top 10 of 2016 edition. - January 26, 2017 - A Better Perspective
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Marilyn A. Tsilimparis as a 2017 Roundtable Member
Marilyn A. Tsilimparis, of Massillon, Ohio, has recently been recognized as a 2017 Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Banking and Credit Services. - January 26, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Women in Business Talk "Dirty Words!"
What: Women in Business Book Club Where: Doylestown Bookshop 16 S. Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 When: February 23, 5:30-7:30 PM Contact: Jennifer Gardella: jennifer.gardella@gmail.com 609.647.5327 Mary Fran Bontempo: maryfran@maryfranbontempo.com 215.852.3351 Women In Business Talk... - January 26, 2017 - Mary Fran Bontempo
The Robes Fashion House Introduces 2017 Collection
The Robes unveils the new lines that will be showcased at the Abu Dhabi Bride Show; announcing its color mix for its first ever Junior collections, which will be introduced during the big, official Fashion event in the United Arab Emirates. The Robes Junior Paint, as it is named by TR brand... - January 25, 2017 - The Robes
Chapel Hill Architect Receives "Best of Houzz" Honors for Customer Service Second Year in a Row
Among remodeling and design professionals throughout North America and around the world - January 20, 2017 - Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, Architect
Walker's Legacy Launches the Prospectus Online Business Accelerator
The professional collective for women of color launches its 9-week business development-training program to aid aspiring and existing business women of color in advancing their business operations. - January 20, 2017 - Walker's Legacy
EVP of Optricity, Sheila Benny, Heightens Commitment to Growing Supply Chain Talent in 2017
Sheila supports talent growth through service as Immediate Past President of WERC, sponsorship of Women at WERC initiatives, becoming AWESOME, and providing mentorship within Optricity. - January 20, 2017 - Optricity
Local San Antonio Nonprofit Veteran Organization Nominates First Female Chairperson
Confidential Government Solutions, a 501c3 nonprofit career education and training company for Veterans, Military Members in transitions and their families, nominated and approved two new board members, and their first non-military female Chairperson. The new Board Chairperson is Mrs. Sheema... - January 19, 2017 - Confidential Government Solutions
Dr. Jennifer Thomm Makes Record Breaking Donation in Sarnia Ontario Canada
Dr. Jennifer Thomm, a Dentist located in Sarnia Ontario Canada at Great Lakes Dental hosted her 7th Annual Stocking Stuffer Fundraiser to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospice. This year’s goal was to sell 400 packages and generate a combined donation of $1,600. Instead, Dr. Jennifer Thomm and her team at Great Lakes Dental were able to sell 643 packages, with all proceeds matched 100% by Dr. Thomm. The total donation for this year’s fundraiser came in a record-setting $2,574. - January 17, 2017 - Great Lakes Dental
Lifetime VIP Member, Denise Campbell, Has Now Been Honored as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Physical Therapy, Denise Campbell of Las Cruces, New Mexico has been named Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - January 14, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Sweet Candy Cafe’ Launches “Candy Kids Wear Blazers” for New Generation of Young Entrepreneurs
Small business Sweet Candy Café launches Candy Kids Wear Blazers (CKWB). The program’s Inaugural Class of Cohort One will be welcomed to the confectionary storefront located in Historic Downtown Lumberton, North Carolina and facilitated by store owner, Felicia Evans Long, on Saturday,... - January 14, 2017 - Sweet Candy Café
More Than 200 Women Business Owners to Attend SYMPOSIA 2017 San Francisco Entrepreneurs Share Stories of Challenges and Growth at Annual Conference to Encourage Success
The SYMPOSIA Conference for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to enable participants with business readiness through high-level keynotes, thought-provoking sessions, networking and post-conference activities - January 13, 2017 - The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs
Learn How These Women Are Actually Hunting in High Heels
High Heel Huntress' specialized women's camo company will be showcased at the Houston Safari Club Convention on Dec. 15th-17th. - January 10, 2017 - High Heel Huntress
Kay Thomas Celebrates One Year Anniversary as a Cruise Planners Franchise Owner in Concord, NC
“Everyone travels, and it’s important to use a trusted travel specialist to help get the most value out of a vacation,” Thomas said. “As a Cruise Planners travel expert, I take the stress and hassle out of planning a vacation for my clients. Through the resources available to me, I am able to make educated recommendations based on value, destination, group size and seasonality, among other things to customize the best vacation possible.” - January 10, 2017 - Cruise Planners- Kay Thomas
Letwaitis to Lead Vistage CEO and Business Executive Group in Chicagoland
Jo T. Letwaitis' WHY of inspiring and promoting the power of peer engagement and thoughtful challenge has led her to become a Vistage CEO and Chair. By leading private advisory boards for CEOs, Business Executives and other C-level executives through monthly meetings, she assists them with issue processing, fueled by the strength and energy of other members. In addition, she meets one-to-one with each member monthly to discuss other matters that are relevant to their success. - January 09, 2017 - Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Mission Federal Credit Union Partners with CBS Channel 8 on Their 8’s Go Red for Women Campaign
Mission Federal Credit Union is partnering with CBS 8 for the second consecutive year on 8’s Go Red for Women project benefiting the American Heart Association San Diego Division. Mission Fed is proudly launching its Red Dress Pin and Paper Heart campaign beginning January 17, 2017 through... - January 05, 2017 - Mission Federal Credit Union
VERVE Launches a Rebranding Effort
After seven years of operating as Verve Professional Services, Inc. the privately-held consultancy has decided to make a brand change for the better. - January 04, 2017 - VERVE
Roth & Lawrence LLC, Humanitarian Project Soar Women's Empowerment 2nd Annual Summit Receives Support from Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual presents Soar Women's Empowerment 2nd Annual Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. - December 29, 2016 - Aart & Kingsley LLC
Miss Tourism Swaziland Beauty Pageant Received Warmly in Subang, Malaysia. A Proposal to Appoint Her Brand Ambassador of Renown La Nor Cosmetics, Malaysia.
Nadia Nascimento, the Miss Tourism Swaziland was received warmly at Skypark Airport by Mr. Muhammad Qadeer, the Special Envoy of HRH Princess Sikhanyiso and the Director of MyStartBiz Sdn Bhd. The CEO of renown La Nor Cosmetics Malaysia, Mrs. Noor Zawatil lsyqi and the organizers of the Miss... - December 25, 2016 - MyStartBiz Sdn Bhd
Karen P. Lim-Smith Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Karen P. Lim-Smith of Flower Mound, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for three consecutive years, 2015, 2016 and early admission for 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the fields of... - December 24, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Leasing Angels, Inc. Defy the Odds Yet Again – Completes 239 Unit Tax Credit Conversion Community Lease Up in 45 Days – Takes Community from 67% to 100%
Today Leasing Angels, Inc., a residential match-making firm of single family and multi-family housing, released details of their latest community lease up: The Project: John Madison Exum Towers, an Elderly/Disabled Community located in Memphis, TN The Management Company: TESCO Properties,... - December 23, 2016 - Leasing Angels, Inc.
Boost Rewards Launches New Employee Engagement Solution
Recognition industry leader announces Ignite by Boost Rewards - December 21, 2016 - Boost Rewards
MCS Sweeps Three Gold Honors in the New Jersey Law Journal’s "Best of 2016"
The MCS Group, Inc. has been voted New Jersey’s best service provider for 2016 in an array of categories by New Jersey Law Journal readers. - December 21, 2016 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Zelko Aesthetics Opens Elmhurst Location
Zelko Aesthetics recently announced plans to move its Chicago office to Elmhurst, IL later this month. The new office will be located at the corner of North Avenue and York Street. Zelko Aesthetics is a nationally recognized body contouring provider specializing in procedures that help you lose... - December 21, 2016 - Zelko Aesthetics
New Milestone Achieved by AstroRiver.com Team
Vikramshila Hindi Vidyapith, Bhagalpur, Bihar has felicitated the young woman entrepreneur Ms. Nisha Sharma, the founder and CEO of AstroRiver.com with Honorary Doctorate in its 21st Conference organized in Ujjain (MP). - December 18, 2016 - AstroRiver.com
Looking for Michigan’s Top 10 Business Women
The National Association for Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter (NAWBO GDC) will host the annual Top 10 Michigan Business Women Awards dinner to honor Michigan’s Top 10 influential Business Women on March 23, 2017 at the Laurel Manor in Livonia. The event theme, "Driving... - December 17, 2016 - NAWBO GDC
In-Gauge of Polk County to Offer Advanced Firearm Safety Training
In-Gauge of Polk County, Polk County’s only non-profit, NRA affiliated firearm training organization is making available to the public, advanced level firearm safety and concealed carry weapons training. - December 17, 2016 - In-Gauge of Polk County
Joyce L. Morrison Has Been Recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who’s Woman of the Month
Joyce L. Morrison, of St. Joseph, Missouri, has recently been honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Woman of the Month for January, 2017. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Animal Health. - December 17, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Marilyn Leonard Joins Atlanta-Based PrivatePlus Mortgage
Highly experienced mortgage pro based in Park City, UT, and Naples, FL, originates mortgages nationwide. Leonard often tailors her expertise and programs for specific audiences; for instance, helping medical professionals overcome financial hurdles to match them with the best mortgage products. - December 08, 2016 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Remodista Launches Look Book of Insights on Disruption in Global Retail
Remodista, Inc, a social think tank that focuses on understanding retail disruption in global retail and fintech, will launch a customized retail Look Book on December 8th. The Look Book highlights three years of research and insights from leaders in retail technology across the globe, including... - December 08, 2016 - Remodista
Rising Women Network Launches We Rise Empowerment Brunch for Female Corporate Influencers and Entrepreneurs
This Life Changing We Rise Empowerment Brunch will educate attendees to create the Ultimate Abundant lifestyle, Divine Spiritual alignment, and Explosive Business growth. - December 07, 2016 - Rising Women Network
Lori Bigelow Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2016 Top Female Executive and Leader of the Year
Lori Bigelow, of Norwalk, Connecticut, has recently been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2016 Executive and Leader of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Tea Manufacturing. - December 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Scopism and itSMF New Zealand Announce Partnership to Offer eConsultancy Services to Members
Scopism, a consultancy organisation and itSMF New Zealand, a membership organisation have agreed a partnership to deliver additional benefit to itSMF New Zealand members through access to virtual consultancy services. IT management practices are changing rapidly, and itSMF New Zealand already... - December 01, 2016 - Scopism
TMC Names Hubgets the 2016 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award Winner
Hubgets was recognized by TMC for increasing productivity at work through converged team communication and collaboration. Hubgets uses Artificial Intelligence to help people find balance between instant communication and focused work. The instant communication platform enables people to communicate via chat with file transfer and screen sharing, voice, and video, turning work experience into searchable knowledge. - December 01, 2016 - Hubgets
Ohio Personal Property Inventory Professional Achieves Certification
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Gina Wagner for achieving the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist. - December 01, 2016 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Kaplan Zuckerman Promoting the Hilariously Inappropriate Film - "Unforgivable Sin"; Elaine at KZ Management Talks to Chloe Traicos the Writer of the Piece
Chloe's journey is one unlike any other... - November 30, 2016 - Kaplan Zuckerman Entertainment
Galen Dean Tapped for National Nursing Leadership Program
Galen College of Nursing’s Dean, Tara Dailey, has been accepted into the 2017 National League of Nursing LEAD program. The program is a part of the NLN’s Leadership Institute in the Center for Transformational Leadership. The LEAD program is an invitation only program for leaders in... - November 30, 2016 - Galen College of Nursing
SecureMySocial Named to Cybersecurity 500 List for First Time
SecureMySocial, a leading provider of social media security software, is proud to announce that it has been added to the Cybersecurity 500, a global compilation of the 500 leading companies that provide cybersecurity solutions and services. The Cybersecurity 500 includes a wide range of... - November 30, 2016 - SecureMySocial
Jurado & Farshchian, P.L. Recognized for Outstanding Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur Magazine Identifies the law Firm of Jurado & Farshchian, P.L. as a Leading Small Business. - November 30, 2016 - Jurado & Farshchian, P.L.
Elayna Fernandez Awarded Best Latina Blogger and Top Latina Influencer for the Second Year in a Row
Elayna Fernandez, of Fort Worth, Texas, also known as “The Positive MOM,” was named one of the Top Latina Influencers in the U.S. and awarded as the Best Latina Lifestyle Blogger of 2016 by LATISM (Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media) for her remarkable labor of love, empowering moms to live a life with purpose on purpose. - November 27, 2016 - ThePositiveMOM.com
Two Birdees’ Kathy Wen Talks Heart Centered Business, Taking Back Black Friday, and the Endless Lessons of Being a Mom
Kathy Wen is a Full Time Mom, Women Entrepreneur, who talks about starting her own eco-friendly / organic focused children's online boutique and how she is preparing for the holiday sales season. Her business is soaring, her customers love her, and she shares some insight into her favorite brands and what it takes to start a small family run business and leaving the corporate world. - November 24, 2016 - Two Birdees
CERTIFIED, INC. $20 Million Fundraising Acquisition
CERTIFIED, INC. has announced an agreement with Switzerland based Galileo Asset Management SA (galileoam.com) to assist in the acquisition of $20 million of equity funding. Such funding will expedite CERTIFIED’s international distribution and usage of their breakthrough disruptive smartphone... - November 21, 2016 - CERTIFIED INC.
Bonnie M.L. Fujii Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bonnie M.L. Fujii of Honolulu, Hawaii has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the field of education. About Bonnie M.L. Fujii Ms. Fujii is a Secondary... - November 19, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide