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.
Pre-Leasing Begins for Waterfront Luxury Apartment Community
Sweetwater Apartments - Charleston’s only apartment community with deep-water access - has begun pre-leasing for move-in dates starting in Fall 2016. - March 28, 2016 - Pegasus Residential
New York Start-Up Launches Healthy, Clean Nutrition Bar
New Nutrition Bar Shuns Added Sugars, Sweeteners, GMOs; Says Good-Bye to Gluten - March 24, 2016 - Golda Bar
Flame Grilling Products in Maine Promotes Dorie Clark as General Manager and Assistant to the President
Flame Grilling Products has quickly become the largest supplier of grilling wood varieties to wholesale and retail customers in the US. - March 24, 2016 - Flame Grilling Products, Inc
New Anti-Aging Protection from Auto & Air Pollutants; School Crossing Guards and Outdoor Workers Are Subject to Pollution’s Skin Damage & Aging
Until now, the traditional antioxidants in skin creams, like Vitamin C, E, and CoQ10 only protected against skin aging’s “oxygen free radicals,” the sun is the primary cause of oxygen free radicals. Until now, there has been no known antioxidant protection against airborne... - March 24, 2016 - Reviva Labs
Linda V. Guerrero Recognized as a VIP for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda V. Guerrero of Sugar Land, Texas has been recognized as a VIP for two consecutive years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Linda V. Guerrero Ms. Guerrero has almost 10 years experience... - March 22, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Go Girl Media Announces Production of My Mom and The Girl Starring Valerie Harper in a Joyous Look at Alzheimer's
Susie Singer Carter (Soul Surfer, Bratz), founder of Go Girl Media and producer Tony Cacciotti are proud to announce the start of pre-production on Singer Carter’s short film, My Mom and The Girl, a “Joyous” and unexpected look at Alzheimer’s starring five-time Emmy award... - March 21, 2016 - Go Girl Media
Arizona Governor Ducey Issues Women's History Month Proclamation
Arizona women have many important national "firsts." - March 20, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Matches By Design, LLC-TM Opens for Business on St. Patrick's Day
Matches By Design, LLC, a premier Matchmaking and Singles Relationship coaching firm, is pleased to announce its official opening. Matches By Design specializes in helping quality singles find love. Professional Matchmaker and Expert Dating and Relationship Coach, Shirl Hooper, works closely with... - March 18, 2016 - Matches By Design, LLC- TM
Grand Opening of Park Lane Jewellery British Columbia
Local BC business women becomes Park Lane Jewellery Franchise Owner - March 18, 2016 - Park Lane Jewellery LTD
"Controlling the Purse" is Focus for the NAWBO Phoenix April 13 Meeting
Monthly luncheon meeting will feature a fireside chat with Phoenix Businesswoman Christie Kerner. - March 18, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Enterprising Women Inducts Cindy Monroe Into Its Hall of Fame
Enterprising Women Magazine Recognizes Outstanding Academic, Nonprofit and Business Leaders at Annual Awards Event - March 18, 2016 - Enterprising Women
New Party Game Provides Entertaining Option for Breast Cancer Chemo Support
POP Qs Pink Power party game encourages and supports a growing trend in the American breast cancer community. - March 16, 2016 - POP Qs Party Games
Deja Vu Hosts Celebrity DJ Jon Quick's "7th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" Fundraiser in NYC
WBLS 107.5's own DJ Jon Quick presents his 7th annual National Women's month fundraising event, "Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards" at Suite 36 on Tuesday, March 26, 2016 from 6-11pm. Tickets available at www.jonquick.wix.com/heroinesofexcellence. All proceeds go to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation and The Urban Resource Institute. - March 16, 2016 - DJ Jon Quick
Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Another Ambassador
Renee Weese of Minerva Planning Group has joined the Board of Advisors for Private Bank of Buckhead. - March 15, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead
WhimsyFashion.com - Women's Expressive Graphic Fashion T-Shirts do the Talking
Welcome to WhimsyFashion.com! Proudly made high quality eco-conscious t-shirts, designed and printed in the US; Make a fashion statement with Whimsy Fashion's expressive t-shirts for women and let your t-shirt do the talking! - March 14, 2016 - WhimsyFashion.com
Velexo to Hire New Senior Director of Product Development
Velexo, a Software-Enabled-Services (“SES”) company, announced today that Aneet Bains will be joining their team to lead the Product Development department. Ms. Bains will serve a critical role in the advancement of products and new technology. Aneet will be the intersection between... - March 12, 2016 - Velexo
Jennifer Daniel of Princess Chambers Prom Program for Low-Income Teens Talks at Brooklyn Community Services’ Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service
Jennifer Daniel’s presentation on self-empowerment through proms inspired students at the Leadership Speakers Bureau program at BCS Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service. It is a transfer high school for over-age, under-credited youth ages 16-21. Since she founded Princess Chambers in 2009, over 750 low-income teen girls have received prom gowns, outfits and self-esteem mentoring. - March 10, 2016 - Brooklyn Community Services
Sharon A. Burt Recognized as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon A. Burt of San Diego, California was recognized as a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. She also was recently honored on the Reuter’s Billboard in Times Square, New... - March 10, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Beyond Spots & Dots President Honored in 11th Annual Women of Achievement Awards
Melanie Querry, President & Founder of Pittsburgh advertising agency Beyond Spots & Dots, was recently recognized by the Women of Achievement Awards. - March 09, 2016 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Giving a Gift of Flowers is a Thoughtful and Honorable Way to Celebrate Women’s Day, March 8
Women’s Day Holiday, observed annually worldwide on March 8, is a time to express respect, appreciation and love and to celebrate women’s achievements. Around the world, many people give fresh flowers to their mothers, wives, grandmothers and daughters, as well as coworkers, teachers... - March 08, 2016 - Womens Day Holiday
VentaTV.com Launches New Shopping Reality TV Show Into the Hispanic Market
VentaTV.com today announced their newest TV show to air on Hispanic TV stations such as Telemundo, Mega TV and Rutas de America Terrestre TV! Vamos de Compras con Jenny Patrizia (Let’s Go Shopping with Jenny Patrizia) is a one of a kind 30 minute TV show that will highlight the latest,... - March 03, 2016 - VentaTV
Laurie Steinberg of Keller Williams Interviewed as a Top Listing Agent in South Eastern MA
Laurie Steinberg of the Steinberg Realty Group at Keller Williams Realty is said to be one of the top listing agents in the Plymouth, Bristol, and Norfolk areas. Her years of experience and top notch marketing expertise prove success time and time again. - March 02, 2016 - Steinberg Realty Group|Keller Williams
Workshops, Presenters Announced for May 7 Women Entrepreneurs Boot Camp
NAWBO Phoenix is presenting the day-long conference that includes two keynote presentations, nine workshops and resources from 50 sponsors and exhibitors. - March 02, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Digital Network Specialty Corp Acquires Energy Flow Network and Prepares Launch of My Viva TV
Digital Network Specialty Corp., set to be a leading provider of digital content management and distribution services to the television broadcasting industry, announced today that it will distribute Energy Flow Network and My Viva TV. Digital Network Specialty Corp will distribute the TV networks... - March 01, 2016 - Digital Network Specialty Corp
Judy C. Magness Recognized as One of the Top 10 Women of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Judy C. Magness of Bemidji, Minnesota has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Women of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Judy C. Magness Mrs. Magness has over 23 years experience as... - March 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Author and Inspirational Speaker Alexis Nicole White Releases Memoir, "The Covered"
Emotional Abuse is alive and well. Contrary to popular belief, emotional abuse is not just something that happens from parent to child, or occur in teenage love affairs. Adult women face emotional distress in their friendships, daily, says Alexis Nicole White. - February 29, 2016 - Alexis Nicole White Media
Elite Crowdfund Successfully Raises $1,000,000 for SkyMedicus
Atlanta based debt and equity funding portal secures $1,000,000 in growth capital for local medical tourism service, SkyMedicus. - February 28, 2016 - Elite Crowdfund
NAWBO Phoenix's March 9 Meeting to Celebrate Women's History Month
NAWBO Phoenix's March 9 meeting will feature a panel of past NAWBO presidents to talk about the strides made by women business owners. - February 26, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Honored Lifetime Member, Leigh G. Roberts, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a VIP Member
Leigh G. Roberts of Frisco, Texas has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a VIP Member for her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Real Estate. - February 25, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Crowdfunding Campaign Underway for Sticky Shoes - World's First Tape for Perfect Fitting Heels
Ladies - who love high heels but on the other hand hate it when their gorgeous pair of heels keep slipping and sliding – might get the solution to their problem with Sticky Shoes - World's First Tape For Perfect Fitting Heels. Sticky Shoes is the world's first tape designed to make every pair... - February 25, 2016 - Sticky Shoes
Handheld Stories Brings Its Unique Curriculum to the Oglala Lakota Reservation
Locally Based Charity Holds Silent Auction to Shine Light on Tribal Issues. - February 24, 2016 - Handheld Stories
Michelle Pais Appointed Managing Director and COO of Prospect 33
Prospect 33, a global management consultancy specializing in regulatory services within investment banking and the financial services industry, has named Michelle Pais as its new Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. Mrs. Pais, who has been with the company since February of 2010, started... - February 23, 2016 - Prospect 33
Leasing Announced for Arden Luxury Apartments
Second Phase will be available for spring 2016 move-ins! - February 23, 2016 - Pegasus Residential
Sigma Gamma Rho Hosts 2016 Youth Symposium "Building Partnerships to Support Our Youth"
Members of Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter believe in encouraging and mentoring youth as it is important to work with community partners to develop young people in all facets of their lives, educationally, socially and emotionally. - February 20, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
Universum Appoints Leading Industry Executive China Gorman
China Gorman, formerly global CEO of Great Place to Work® and Chief Operating Officer/Interim CEO for SHRM, will join Universum as Chairman of the Board for North America. - February 19, 2016 - Universum
Custom Bedding Orange Mattress Continues to Produce Natural Two Sided Handcrafted Mattresses
Treat yourself to the best, why settle for less! What determines the best, healthiest and long lasting mattress? For one, a double sided or two sided mattress increases longevity. Salespeople try to persuade you into thinking that flipping a mattress is burdensome however, the average 2 times per year of turning your mattress over may lead to double the life span. You are worth it! - February 18, 2016 - Orange Mattress - Custom Bedding
Darlene Grace Anderson Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darlene Grace Anderson of Boca Raton, Florida has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Darlene Grace Anderson Ms. Anderson has over 24 years of... - February 18, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Wildflower Group is Helping Women in Transition Across the Nation and Has Garnered National Attention
With the divorce rate at 50% and 3 out of 4 women ultimately widowed there is an overwhelming number of women who need support. Founded in 2006, Wildflower Group is a national network of professionals dedicated to empowering women in these circumstances. Women-in-transition frequently experience a substantial reduction in their financial position and, prior to making new life decisions, must prepare for the economic challenges they encounter. Wildflower Group offers help in these areas. - February 16, 2016 - The Wildflower Group
Velexo Hires New In-House Counsel
Velexo, a Software-Enabled-Services (“SES”) company, announced today that attorney Ladan Shelechi has joined their team in the Corporate Compliance and Legal Affairs group. Ms. Shelechi will serve as the company’s In-House Counsel to manage legal affairs, risk mitigation, third... - February 16, 2016 - Velexo
Nancy Matter Motorsports Continues Guardian For Heroes Foundation Alliance Through 2017 Racing Season
Nancy Matter Motorsports is proud to announce their alliance with the Guardian For Heroes Foundation - The Chris Kyle Legacy will continue through the 2017 Racing Seasons. Matter acknowledges their on track performance was far from spectacular in 2015 since not only did they change their engine... - February 13, 2016 - Nancy Matter Racing
Blue 22s Pop/Reggae Band Shows Heart for Valentine’s Day by Donating Proceeds from Their New Single, "Ready or Not" to Bring National Awareness to ADHD
Successful Pop/Reggae Band, Blue 22s will be releasing their new single and music video, Ready or Not, worldwide today to raise money for the awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; a cause that’s close to their heart. Blue 22s aren’t strangers to ADHD. Four of the five... - February 12, 2016 - Blue 22s
Hispanic TV Talk Show Host Announces New Book
Hispanic talk show host, Maria Laria, has come out with her latest novel "Fear of Love." Laria, who has many talents such as being an executive producer, television hostess, concert pianist and classical ballet dancer, has written a captivating novel filled with passion and great... - February 08, 2016 - Maria Laria
Orange County Business Journal to Celebrate the 22nd Annual Women in Business Awards
The Orange County Business Journal proudly hosts the 22nd Annual Women in Business (WIB) Awards. Awards will be presented to five extraordinary professional women. Since its inception in 1995, the Women in Business Awards Luncheon & Program has grown to become the largest women’s event... - February 07, 2016 - Orange County Business Journal
Certified for Distinction as a Women Business Enterprise: Fuse Solutions Inc
Fuse Solutions Inc a leading-edge consulting practice, distinctly privileged to serve its global customers, is proud to announce today that it is officially re-certified as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Women's Business Council-Southwest in partnership with WBENC. - February 04, 2016 - Fuse Solutions Inc
Esteemed Roundtable Member, Elaine F. McConkey Has Now Been Selected as Bio of the Month of April 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Elaine F. McConkey of Waldorf, Maryland, has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a member of the America’s Registry Roundtable for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Utility. She has now been selected as the Bio of the Month of April 2016. - February 04, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Alexis Nicole White to Speak at West Georgia Technical College
Author and Relationship Expert, Alexis Nicole White will speak at West Georgia Technical College on Monday, February 8, 2016 to discuss the importance of emotional health. With her topic, "Don't cry over spoiled milk," she inspires young women to be transparent, fearless and resilient. - February 04, 2016 - Alexis Nicole White Media
Angela Cody-Rouget, a.k.a. Major Mom, Looks to Franchise Company Through "Shark Tank" Appearance
"Shark Tank" Salutes the Military with All Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneurs on the February 5 Episode of "Shark Tank." - February 03, 2016 - Major Organizers (R)
Couple Sold Everything and Have Been Traveling Nonstop for Four Years
Nicole Connolly and Michael Wright, founders FreedomJunkies.com, are celebrating 4 years of nonstop travel. The traveling duo have created a ‘freedom lifestyle’ that sees them living a life of adventure and freedom. With an insatiable desire to explore the globe, this unconventional... - February 03, 2016 - Freedom Junkies
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ VIP Member, Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who with a Times Square, New York, NY Appearance
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California, a VIP member in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions to the field of American Indian Education Programs. Her Times Square appearance took place on December 8, 2015. - February 03, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Boutique Business Treats More Than Just Head Lice
The Lice Lounge Hair Care Center in Downtown White Bear Lake is taking care of those pesky Pediculus Capitus once and for all. They are also providing a relaxing environment, caring support, and an eye-opening education that proves to be priceless. “I had no idea what I was even looking for,... - February 03, 2016 - The Lice Lounge