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.
Reflections, Paintings and Poems from a Poet's Gallery Launched by Poets Choice Publishing and the William Meredith Foundation
This will be the third collection of Elisavietta Ritchie’s work Poets Choice has been privileged to publish as a unique offering by the William Meredith Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to continuing the legacy of the former US Poet Laureate through publications and educational programs in the arts. - November 19, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
Angelina Hart Partners with Leading Laptop Case Company to Develop New Line of Business Handbags
Designer to work with MacCase on new handbags and business totes. - November 19, 2016 - Angelina Hart Boutique
Zarvic Brothers Facilitates the Sale of a $6.2 Million Apartment Complex
Zarvic Brothers has successfully facilitated the sale of a 111 unit suburban apartment complex in western New York State. The complex features spacious garden style apartments, located in a park like setting. The luxury units are larger than your average apartment size. The acquisition closed in... - November 18, 2016 - ZarVic Brothers LLC
MacCase Launches First Ever Women’s Leather Laptop Bag
New model for professional women blends designer handbag with business tote - November 18, 2016 - MacCase
Downtown Developer Teams Up with T.E. Johnson & Sons to Present the Livery Apartments on Holly Avenue
T.E. Johnson & Son, Inc. assumes leasing of The Livery Apartments on Holly Avenue. Located Downtown Winston-Salem, NC. - November 17, 2016 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
The Chase. 7 Pieces. November 19th.
Kristin Grant of Dust to Dust and Sarah Jones of High Density present their furniture collaboration, The Chase. Combining their practices in woodworking and hand weaving, The Chase is comprised of seven pieces that emphasize simplicity and elegant material pairing. They will be debuting their... - November 17, 2016 - Dust to Dust
Honored Lifetime Member, Judith Fae Conerly, Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Judith Fae Conerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her accomplishments in Financial Services. She has now been selected as Professional of the Year 2016. - November 17, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
The Aban Collection Scarves for AW 16/17
Fariba Soltani returns for AW 16/17 with her boundary pushing aesthetic - bold lines are this season’s most striking signature. - November 16, 2016 - Fariba Soltani
MacCase Partners with Designer for First Ever Women’s Leather Laptop Bag
Angelina Hart to work with MacCase on new designer handbag and business tote. - November 16, 2016 - MacCase
Integrated Marketing Agency Ignition Creative Hires Kate Talbot as PR Director
Ignition Creative – a global marketing agency that combines integrated 360 brand-building with an expert understanding of international entertainment audiences – has hired Kate Talbot as Director of Public Relations. Based in Ignition’s Playa Vista headquarters, Talbot will lead PR content services, working closely with each division of the agency to plan, shape and secure publicity opportunities. - November 14, 2016 - Ignition Creative
2016 Georgia Music Award Winner, Tawana Lael Debuts Her New Single “Do Unto Lovers”
Classic R&B is Back. New Music Release from Tawana Lael. - November 13, 2016 - K.Y.D.A. Entertainment
Minority, Female Veteran-Owned Enterprise, Vets In 3D Celebrates 1 Year Launch and WOSB Certification
Vets In 3D, a 3D Printing company founded by former Army Veterinary Corps officer Dr. Turnera Croom, celebrates certification as a Woman Owned Small Business by SBA and the first year anniversary of it's Veteran's Day launch. - November 13, 2016 - Steadfast International, LLC
FisherBroyles Welcomes New Partner Lynette Ashby to Its New York Office
FisherBroyles, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of partner Lynette Ashby to its New York office. Ashby specializes in Financial Services & Lending Law as well as Securities & Private Equity Law. - November 13, 2016 - FisherBroyles
8 Yr Old Nastasia Bayliss is Developing Apps with the Best of Them
This 8 year old girl from Queensland, Australia is making headlines as she raises funds through a Kickstarter campaign to bring an iPad game she developed into reality. Can she compete with the biggest names in the world? - November 11, 2016 - Nastasia Bayliss
Jennifer Barnes a Finalist for the 2016 Women Who Mean Business Awards
Co-founder and CEO of Pro Back Office, LLC Jennifer Barnes was named as a finalist for the 23rd Annual Women Who Mean Business Awards presented by the San Diego Business Journal. The awards program took place on Wednesday, November 9 at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center located at... - November 11, 2016 - Pro Back Office, LLC
Esteemed VIP Member, Sandy Hennum, Has Now Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year
Sandy Hennum of Bemidji, Minnesota has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding as a VIP member for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Family Support Services. She has now been selected as Professional of the Year 2016 in Social Services. - November 11, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Global Facility Management Construction Hires Chris Cucuzza as Vice President, Technology
Global Facility Management & Construction is excited to welcome Chris Cucuzza to their executive team. In his new role as Vice President, Technology, Chris will oversee all aspects of Global’s information systems and processes. With over 20 years of experience, Chris brings a wealth of... - November 10, 2016 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Buy a Home Abroad with Help of a Local Keller Williams Associate at the RMF Team at Keller Williams Columbia NE
Keller Williams has an extensive international network of experienced real estate professionals. - November 10, 2016 - RMF Team @ KW Realty
Archer Communications Receives Minority- and Women-Owned Business Status
Archer Communications, a marketing firm located in Rochester, NY, has been recognized by the state as a Women Business Enterprise. - November 10, 2016 - Archer Communications, Inc.
Chicago-Based PlanPILOT Adopts Chicago-Based Startup’s eRFP Technology
The web-based Request for Proposal solution will allow PlanPILOT to digitize firm-wide RFPs, from a once cumbersome process. - November 09, 2016 - InHub
Badger Truck Center Presented with a Deloitte Wisconsin 75 Award
Badger Truck Center wins Deloitte 75 Award 12 years running. - November 09, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
Local Business Owner Dr. Feyi Obamehinti Named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council
Dr. Feyi Obamehinti of Ravir LLC, Keller, Texas was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Obamehinti, a recognized leader in the... - November 09, 2016 - Ravir LLC
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Celebrated Their 18th Anniversary in Style
Dress for Success Tampa Bay celebrated its 18th year in the community with a luncheon and fashion show Thursday, October 27 at the Doubletree by Hilton with keynote speaker, Marla Wynne, HSN fashion designer. More than 300 guests attended the luncheon in the spirit empowering women to achieve... - November 09, 2016 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Dr. Estelle Toby Goldstein M.D. Veteran of the US Army and a Former Medical School Professor Joins New Day Psychotherapy Group in Brea, CA
Estelle Toby Goldstein, M.D., officially joins New Day Psychotherapy Group’s roster of clinicians at the new location in Brea according to Milagros Saxon, PhD, CEO at New Day. Her first day of practice in the new office will be Thursday, November 17th. - November 08, 2016 - New Day Psychotherapy Group
Los Angeles Jewish Community Leader Virginia A. Maas Appointed American Jewish University Board Chair
American Jewish University (AJU) is pleased to announce Mrs. Virginia A. Maas has been appointed Chairperson of the AJU Board of Trustees. Mrs. Maas is well-known and valued leader in the wider Los Angeles Jewish community, serving on numerous nonprofit organizations in a variety of capacities. - November 07, 2016 - American Jewish University
Zolna Yachts Expands to Diversify It's Charter Fleet
San Diego entrepreneurs have created a full service yacht company offering a wide variety of yachts and houseboats for charter and lodging as well as yacht management and brokerage. This isn't your "old salty dog" run business. Zolna's staff of women captains and first mates breaks tradition and brings yachting into the 21st century. - November 03, 2016 - Zolna Yachts
VoyageOne Snaps Top Alibaba Executive Sherri Wu
Sherri Wu, a former top executive of Alibaba is joining Los Angeles-based startup VoyageOne as Chief Strategy Officer where she will focus on cross-border online commerce from US merchants to Chinese consumers. Wu was most recently Chief Strategy Officer at Alitrip after serving as Head of International Development, Americas at TMall Global, both under Alibaba Group. - November 03, 2016 - Voyage One
Lauren Hill Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Lauren Hill has joined New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages, as an account manager within the Construction Group. She will work with the company’s nationwide network of agents,... - November 03, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Advanced Patient Advocacy Leader Receives Prestigious Award from AAHAM
Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC (APA) announced today that Julie Shaw-Noel of ParrishShaw, an Advanced Patient Advocacy company, received the 2016 Bill Spare National American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) Recognition Award. The Bill Spare National AAHAM Recognition... - November 03, 2016 - Advanced Patient Advocacy, LLC
Angelina Hart Launches Women’s Luxury Leather Handbag Line
American designer creates the ultimate Career Tote to premier new handbag line. - November 03, 2016 - Angelina Hart Boutique
Inspiration Meets Fashion and Fun at Inspiring Lives Magazine’s Red Carpet Launch Party
Success, Style, and Inspiration. Celebrate the launch of the Inspiring Lives Magazine and experience the magazine come to life. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and our fabulous fashion show. Network with Pittsburgh’s top business, creatives and entrepreneurial men and women. Tickets are very limited and include a 1-year subscription to the magazine, so please secure yours now for this exclusive event. - October 31, 2016 - Inspiring Lives International
National, Local Women's Business Groups, NAWBO, Endorse Kirkpatrick, Sinema
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has announced its endorsement of Ann Kirkpatrick in her bid for election as U.S. Senator from Arizona and Kyrsten Sinema in her bid for re-election to Congress from Arizona’s 9th District. “The Phoenix Chapter of NAWBO is... - October 29, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Female Entrepreneurial Jobs Are on the Rise-Finding Support, Structure and Direction for Budding Female Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Meet female entrepreneur success and business coach, and mother of five, Vanessa Kromer of Jacksonville, Florida. Vanessa makes juggling a family and working two jobs from home look easy as pie. As the CEO and Founder of her own coaching business, Vanessa works with female entrepreneurs all over the world daily to coach them to success and help bring their businesses to life. Vanessa has a deep passion to come alongside women business owners, bloggers, creatives and more. - October 28, 2016 - Vanessa Kromer
Support Women in the Church; Come to an Equali-Tea
Invitation to drinks and appetizers at St. Joseph's Brewery 540 College Ave. Indianapolis 46202. In anticipation of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' General Assembly in Baltimore you will have a chance to sign a "ballot" stating that you vote "yes" that women's voices should be included at every table where church decisions and policies are made. - October 27, 2016 - St. Mary of Magdela Catholic Community
Downtown San Mateo’s Largest Mural, Good Life
Friday Night Live is the kick-off event to benefit a capital campaign to fund Downtown San Mateo's newest and largest mural, Good Life, along with four additional public art installations in 2017. - October 26, 2016 - Inspire Art Exhibits
Sonoma-Marin-Napa EWGA Chapter Wins 2016 Cal-Cup Championship
The Sonoma-Marin-Napa (SMN) Chapter of the international Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA), won the 2016 California Cup tournament for the second year in a row, and for the fifth time in the 10-year history of the event. The 2016 tournament was the 10th Annual EWGA California Cup... - October 26, 2016 - EWGA Sonoma Marin Napa
Lorraine A. McGee Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lorraine A. McGee of Cazenovia, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 26 years in the financial field. About Lorraine A. McGee Ms. McGee is the Relationship... - October 25, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cleveland Ohio Native Opens Home Inventory Business
Wagner's Inventory Services LLC offers asset inventory services to Northeast Ohio residents and business owners. - October 25, 2016 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Grammy-Winning Talent Headlines 20th Annual Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
Four-time Grammy Award winner Esperanza Spalding will be among the outstanding performers as the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with five nights of free concerts Nov. 3-12. drjazzfestival.com Presented by the Dominican Ministry of Tourism, the popular event has... - October 24, 2016 - FEDUJAZZ
DeCotis Insurance Associates Welcomes New Team Member Carissa Olink to Providence Office
DeCotis Insurance Associates welcomes the recent addition of Carissa Olink to their Providence office. Carissa joins the surplus and specialty insurance agency as a Sales Producer, adding her extensive 10 years of insurance experience to the organization. - October 22, 2016 - DeCotis Insurance
First Doctor's TV Show for the Hispanic Community
Jenny Patrizia, nutritionist and TV/Radio host, is revolutionizing the way Latinos view the medical field by creating the first Hispanic ‘Doctors’ TV show where Patrizia invites top doctors in the Latino medical field and through an interactive, informative yet entertaining interview... - October 20, 2016 - Salud
Jesilyn Ippolito Named Consultant in Construction Group at New Day Underwriting Managers
Jesilyn Ippolito has been named a consultant within the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for providing New Day’s agents and their... - October 20, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Galen Announces Launch of 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Galen College of Nursing announced today the launch of Louisville’s only 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Offering solely nursing education, Galen is focused on supporting the nursing profession and the communities it serves at its four ground campuses in Louisville, San Antonio,... - October 20, 2016 - Galen College of Nursing
Patricia D. LaRue Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia D. LaRue of Huntsville, Alabama 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 15 years in the field of defense. About Patricia D. LaRue Mrs. LaRue is currently... - October 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Local Nonprofit Holds Anniversary Luncheon
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Celebrates 18th Anniversary with Luncheon and Fashion - October 19, 2016 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
HotelsPro Announces 48% Growth in Asia-Pacific and China
HotelsPro, a technology and reservation solutions provider for travel industry professionals and a brand of the world's leading travel and accommodation supplier MetGlobal Group of Companies, announces 48% growth in revenue in Asia-Pacific and China since the opening of HotelsPro’s Shanghai... - October 18, 2016 - HotelsPro
Remodista Opens Women2Watch in Retail Disruption Nominations for 2017
Remodista is a community based business model that has launched a Women2Wach list in retail disruption. These nominees include business leaders and CEO's/Founders who are making waves in the retail industry. Owner of Remodista, Kelly Stickel has been making predictions about the industry for years. She is a well-renowned global e-commerce expert. 30 out of 80 nominees have been promoted or changed companies in the last three quarters from the 2016 list. - October 17, 2016 - Remodista
Carol Sankar Will be the Keynote Presenter at San Jose State University
Carol Sankar will present The Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership at the commencement for the Women in Business Program in San Jose, California in December. - October 16, 2016 - CSE
Debra L. Rahmoeller Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Debra L. Rahmoeller of Springfield, Missouri 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 6 years in the field of art. About Debra L. Rahmoeller Ms. Rahmoeller is an... - October 15, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mentor Empowers Teens to Live Above Bullying, Drama and Societal Pressure in New Book
Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, explores how girls and young women can use their personal power to make a difference in her new book, “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama.” Written for and inspired by girls, “Be EmPOWERed” is an interactive guidebook and journal packed with inspirational prose, thought-provoking questions and written activities. - October 14, 2016 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC