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.
Dottie T. Righter Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dottie T. Righter of Grenloch, New Jersey has been recognized as a lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dottie T. Righter Ms. Righter has over 15 years experience in the... - May 03, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sosemo Hires New Manager of Search and Media
Sosemo is pleased to announce that Katie Baldesweiler has joined the digital marketing agency as the new Manager of Search and Media to further bolster capabilities. Katie will be responsible for managing a team of analysts while helping to lead process improvement efforts across the... - May 02, 2016 - Sosemo
Baby Equipment Rental Company, One Tiny Suitcase Turns 10
10 years after their opening day in Calgary, Alberta Canada this small business has successfully increased business with two locations now and thousands of families served. - May 02, 2016 - One Tiny Suitcase Baby Equipment Rentals
Military Spouse Focused on Providing Expert Online Therapy for People Anywhere, Anytime
E- Therapy Café’s nationwide and global reach removes barriers to the challenges of traditional therapy. The Boutique Team of Licensed and Certified Life Experts Connect with Clients Using Real-Time E-Video Sessions, Instant E-Chat, and Virtual E-Journals to Confront Life’s Challenges in the Comfort of Their Own Space. - May 02, 2016 - E-Therapy Cafe
South Carolina Inventory Professional Achieves Certification
The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Donna Courtney for achieving the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist. - April 30, 2016 - National Inventory Certification Association
Enterprising Women Welcomes Three New Members to Advisory Board
Andrea Conner, Mary Frantz and Marti Hedge to Serve as Board Members for Women Business Owners’ Publication - April 29, 2016 - Enterprising Women
Houston’s Own Contour Interior Design Behind Anticipated 51fifteen Restaurant Design Concept
Contour Interior Design announces the completion of the highly anticipated new design for 51fifteen Cuisine and Cocktails located on the second level of Saks Fifth Avenue. The interior design firm conceptualized and completed both the interior architecture and interior design and for the new... - April 28, 2016 - Contour Interior Design
Meet Erin Viereck - Founder of Bee Smart N Sexy
Bee Smart N Sexy is a fresh, new adult home party company that offers the latest technological advances in the industry and pays the highest commission for direct sales representatives. - April 28, 2016 - Bee Smart N Sexy
SBA Selects Desiree Patno, NAWRB CEO - 2016 Women in Business Champion of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration, Santa Ana District Office has selected Desirée Patno, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB), as the 2016 Women in Business Champion of the Year Award. Patno was nominated for the award by Shideh... - April 27, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Tigerlily Foundation’s 4th Annual Pajama Glam Party
Tigerlily Foundation is excited that ladies in the DC region will be allowed to wear their pajamas in public for the fourth year in a row! Tigerlily Foundation is pleased to present the 4th Annual Pajama Glam Party, to celebrate health & wellness with women and girls, on Saturday, June 18th... - April 26, 2016 - Tigerlily Foundation
Jazzercise Presents a New Muscle-Pumping Dance Fitness Workout
Jazzercise, Inc. has introduced a new class format to the mix, that’s packed with muscle carving sets and short, intense cardio bursts. The name of this new circuit-based feel-it-everywhere workout is Flip Fusion. It’s where heavy strength training and short cardio bursts collide in a... - April 25, 2016 - Jazzercise, Inc.
SEAT Launches Third Annual Sports Tech Start-Up Competition
Calling all innovative, early stage sport and entertainment startups that want to pitch their business to the leaders and innovators of professional and collegiate sports teams, leagues, and venues. - April 25, 2016 - SEAT, LLC
Dr. Stephanie Offers Tips on How to "Spring Clean" Your Relationship
Toss out those dirty habits and refresh your relationship! Dr. Stephanie Weiland Knarr, Ph.D., a nationally recognized psychotherapist and couples therapist, offers free Relationship Advice on The Relationship Repair Shop Radio Show, a weekly radio broadcast with the BBM Global Network. She invites... - April 25, 2016 - BBM global Network
Register Today for the May 7 NAWBO Women Entrepreneurs' Boot Camp
The event speakers will provide strategies and information that women entrepreneurs can take back to their business immediately. - April 23, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Construction Education Foundation Announces Training Partnership with ehsInc, CA
The AGC Construction Education Foundation (AGC CEF), the workforce development arm of the Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) to promote and support the activities of construction education for students pursuing construction careers, and ehsInc, CA, a worldwide safety education and... - April 21, 2016 - ehs International, Inc.
San Diego Intellectual Property Management and Consulting Firm Established by Seasoned Patent Agent
WALLACH IP Management and Consulting announced a new business venture focused on professional patent protection services. Founder Dr. Brenda Wallach, who has nearly twenty years' experience advising cutting-edge companies, is filling a critical need for companies that must protect their intellectual property and do so at a reasonable cost. The firm specializes in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, renewable biofuels and medical devices. - April 21, 2016 - WALLACH IP Management and Consulting
AWESOME Announces Recipients of the 2016 ALL Award
Women’s supply chain leadership organization to recognize achievements of Schneider Electric’s Annette Clayton and Intel’s Jackie Sturm. - April 21, 2016 - DSC Logistics
Cindy McCain is Featured Speaker at NAWBO Phoenix May 11 Meeting
The focus of NAWBO's May 11 luncheon meeting will be advocacy issues relating to women business owners' leadership roles. - April 21, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
From Sing Sing to Soft Power: Lord Cultural Resources to Host Event
A conversation exploring how cultural institutions and artists are wielding their “soft power” to spur positive change in New York and beyond. - April 20, 2016 - Lord Cultural Resources
Elephant Stripes Launch Revolutionary Travel Packs on Kickstarter Causing Much Needed Shake Up to Travel Industry
New online start-up, Elephant Stripes, is revolutionising women's travel style, selling an amazing range of custom designed travel products in inspiring designs. Launched in March 2016 by two young women from New Zealand, they have taken the male dominated travel & outdoor industry by a storm. They recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for their stylish Travel Packs. - April 20, 2016 - Elephant Stripes
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Member Shelley L. Johnson Launches New Website
Shelley L. Johnson of Olympia, Washington, has attained recognition in Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her accomplishments in Healthcare and IT Solutions. Her new website launched in 2016. - April 19, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Home Staging Pros Sweep Charlotte Vacant Staging Awards
The professional home stagers at Carolina Spaces LLC, a full service home staging, model merchandising, and interior design firm based in Charlotte, NC, have added two new awards to their list of accolades. Joan Inglis and Carol Inglis have won Best Staged Vacant Properties of 2015 from Charlotte International Association of Home Staging Professionals® Regional Chapter. - April 16, 2016 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
Myrta A. See Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Myrta A. See of Broadway, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of pharmaceuticals. About Myrta A. See Ms. See has over 3 years experience in the... - April 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Banking Veteran Judy Turner Retires from Private Bank of Decatur May 31
Banking veteran Judy Turner retires May 31; her colleague Brent Adams named new President of Private Bank of Decatur. - April 14, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Cesar Chavez Lifetime Achievement Award Given to North County Health Services’ CEO
The network of 11 clinics has become a medical home for over 62,000 patients and clients for nearly two decades. - April 13, 2016 - NCHS
Minority Salon Owner Fills a Major Gap in the Hair Industry with an Innovative Product That Got the Attention of Walmart
After a number of twist and turns, the dreams of this beauty industry veteran of twenty plus years is developing into reality. - April 13, 2016 - ARAVENEL Products
Mitera Collection Celebrates Its Birthday with the Re-Launch of Their Bestseller Dress in a Limited Edition Color
Mitera Collection, an innovative and socially conscious fashion brand, celebrated its first birthday today. The brand also pre-released a limited edition version of their bestselling dress, featuring its patent-pending zipper opening system that allows easy and discrete breastfeeding and pumping. - April 12, 2016 - Mitera, LLC
Working on You Now Gives Women a Wake Up Call for Life
April is the month for women to have a new beginning, feel a fresh start and have an incentive to be renewed. The event will give women a much needed wake-up call to the areas of their life that need attention and often times don't make it to the top of their priority list. - April 12, 2016 - Working on Your Now
Private Bank of Decatur Adds Front Line Talent
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Rachel Bryant, as a Peak-Time Teller and Personal Banker. She’ll be based out of Private Bank of Decatur, serving clients across the metro area. “Rachel’s biggest asset is her... - April 11, 2016 - Private Bank of Decatur
Private Bank of Buckhead: Welma Baer Receives Chairman’s Award
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, recently recognized Welma Baer with its Chairman’s award. - April 10, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead
First Preston HT Recognized Among 20 Most Promising BPM Solution Providers 2016 by CIOReview
First Preston HT joins an elite number of companies that have earned a spot on 20 Most Promising BPM Technology Solution Providers 2016 by BPM-CIOReview. In a deliberate session with honorary industry experts, a list of 20 Most Promising BPM Solution Providers 2016 has been concluded. The... - April 07, 2016 - First Preston HT
Network of Supply Chain Women Executives to Hold Symposium April 27-29
The women’s leadership organization AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain, Operations, Management and Education) is holding its fourth annual symposium for senior supply chain leaders in Portland, Oregon with NIKE, Inc. as the Host Partner. - April 07, 2016 - DSC Logistics
Augusta Ray Signs with AStar Promotions for Management and Booking Nashville, TN (4/7/16)
AStar Promotions is proud to introduce country artist Augusta Ray as the newest addition to its’ roster where she joins several other performers, including The Mantz Brothers for management and booking representation. With offices located in Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL and Lake Geneva, WI,... - April 07, 2016 - AStar Promotions
Best Small Business Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 20th Annual WebAward Competition
The best small business Websites in the world will be named as part of the 20th 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. The deadline for advertising web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2016. - April 05, 2016 - Web Marketing Association
Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. Recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. of Bel Air, Maryland has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of consulting and inventing. About Florian M. Ward, Ph.D. Dr. Ward has over 20 years experience... - April 05, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jumpstart2Success Launches Revolutionary New Wellness Program - Denver Small Business Owners Benefit with Low-Cost Health Care Options
Jumpstart2Success is the first comprehensive program of this kind, available in the Denver area for small business owners. It allows small businesses to offer alternative wellness options to their employees, that complement existing health insurance. Participants can choose from the over 100 providers and 160 wellness services. The list of service providers is diverse and growing every day, it includes: weight loss, chiropractic, massage, fitness, acupuncture and much more. - April 05, 2016 - Jumpstart2Success Wellness Program
zen.digital Announces BuzzJS Conference for June 3rd, 2016
NYC software development & consulting firm plans JavaScript conference for early summer. - April 04, 2016 - zen.digital
EventMover, Inc. President, Lisa Michele Chretien, Named 2016 Gamechanger by Connected Women of Influence
Lisa Michele Chretien Receives Gamechanger Award from Prominent Women’s Business Organization. - April 02, 2016 - EventMover, Inc.
Sandhya Patil Joins Indevia Accounting
Indevia Accounting has hired Sandhya Patil as a Group Manager. She is highly qualified in accounting, operations, transitions, and technology. - April 02, 2016 - Indevia Accounting
Women in Materials Science Engages Young Students to Shrink Gender Diversity Gap in Engineering
Research shows that America desperately needs professionals specializing in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to expand and advance its economy and society. Currently less than 15 percent of engineers are women. To reverse this statistic, maintaining enthusiasm in science,... - April 02, 2016 - Texas A&M Ocean Engineering
Eileen C. Connor Finnegan, RN, MS, APN Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Eileen C. Connor Finnegan, RN, MS, APN of Pennsauken, 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 in the field of healthcare. About Eileen C. Connor Finnegan, RN,... - April 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized as a Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been recognized as a Prominent Business Leader for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. - April 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wright Scoop Launches Book, "The ABCs of Greening Communications"
Based on Industry interviews, workshop participation and column commentary, Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright, nationally recognized eco-advocate, launches book, "The ABCs of Greening Communications." - March 31, 2016 - The Wright Scoop
Lifetime VIP Member, Marion Rifkind, Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Marion Rifkind of Houston, Texas has been selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Language Interpretation Services. - March 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
50 National Leaders to Participate in the Inaugural SOAR Community Summit on May 6, 2016
As many as 50 national leaders, an exclusive group of C-Suite Executives, Entrepreneurs, Community and Civic Leaders, will participate at the SOAR Community Summit, during the full day of panel discussions and presentations. - March 30, 2016 - SOAR Community Network
Hall of Fame Member, Joyce L. Morrison, Has Been Listed as a Lifetime VIP in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Joyce L. Morrison of St. Joseph, Missouri, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Bio of the Month of February 2016 and has been inducted into the America’s Registry Hall of Fame. She is now listed as a Lifetime VIP. - March 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Peg Hammerschmidt Has Been Named Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Interior Architectural Design, Peg Hammerschmidt of St. Louis, Missouri has been named Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - March 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Carol Sankar is the Closing Keynote Presenter at the Suncoast HR Conference in St. Petersburg, FL
Carol will present her signature discussion, The Confidence Factor for Women at On The Cutting Edge Conference by Suncoast HR on April 21, 2016. - March 30, 2016 - CSE
New Glarus Motors Welcomes Heather Schipper as Office Administrator
New Glarus Motors, LLC (NGM) a privately owned and operated Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM dealership located in New Glarus, Wisconsin, is once again growing. Heather Schipper has recently been hired as Office Administrator, a newly created position. Matt Dierksmeier, Vice President of New Glarus... - March 29, 2016 - New Glarus Motors, LLC
The Dancing Fire Performed for Record Crowds at LA County Airshow - Fire Dancers, Hula Dancers, and Fire Breathers
The Dancing Fire performed for record crowds of 137,000 spectators at the Third Annual Los Angeles County Air Show in Lancaster March 18th-20th. The dance company added a special flair and exciting touch to the weekends festivities. The Dancing Fire is the premiere fire dance co. from Los Angeles, led by visionary artist and entrepreneur Brittany Chandler. Chandler's company is known for it's fierce talent and drive to push the boundaries of fire dancing to the next level. - March 29, 2016 - The Dancing Fire