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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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