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.
Going Places Network to Help Women Prepare for Their Dream Career
Dress for Success SW Florida and Walmart Foundation host free orientation event. - July 09, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL
Judith Fae Conerly to be Honored with a Times Square, NYC Appearance on July 8, 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals and Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Judith Fae Conerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals and Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her accomplishments in Financial Services. She will be honored with a Times Square, New York City appearance on Friday, July 8, 2016. - July 08, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Lifetime Member, Isyjean P. Korenek, Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year.
Isyjean P. Korenek of Rockdale, Texas, has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Professional of the Year 2016 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Reading and Language Education. - July 08, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Ad Exchange Mediastinct Acquires Content Marketplace dotWriter.com
Global ad network Mediastinct's latest acquisition is a Romanian-based premium content marketplace dotWriter.com. - July 08, 2016 - Mediastinct Ltd
Digital Transformation at General Electric
Free Livestream with GE Chief Marketing Officer, Linda Boff; The CMO of General Electric will discuss the internet of really big things with industry analyst, Michael Krigsman, on episode number 180 of CxOTalk. - July 08, 2016 - CxOTalk
Elite Women in Insurance: Industry Achievers Revealed
144 insurance professionals have been recognized in a list of the industry’s female elite. - July 08, 2016 - Key Media
Saffa Compounding Pharmacy/Sunshine Care Partners Tulsa. Saffa Pharmacy Announced as Sunshine Care Partners Territory License Owner for Tulsa County, OK.
Saffa Compounding Pharmacy is proud to announce its purchase of the Sunshine Care Partners, Tulsa County Territory, and welcomes territory owners Debra Wells DPh, and Karla Taylor, both residents of Tulsa County. Tulsa County physicians serving Chronic Care Patients can partner with Saffa/Sunshine who, after serving the community for over 42 years, is expanding their services to both physicians and patients. - July 07, 2016 - Saffa Compounding Pharmacy
AJC Decatur Book Festival, Bank Establish Prize Honoring Judy Turner
Private Bank of Decatur providing seed money to honor Judy Turner, who recently retired after 51 years in banking; AJC Decatur Book Festival to make award annually. - July 06, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead
CEO and Founder of Jazzercise, Judi Sheppard Missett Named a World Changer
On July 1, 2016, the San Diego Union Tribune honored Jazzercise, Inc. CEO and Founder Judi Sheppard Missett as one of 40 "San Diegans Who Have Changed the World." - July 06, 2016 - Jazzercise, Inc.
Baila Baila Spanish Through Music and Movement Opens in Santa Monica
Baila Baila is an innovative studio where parents and kids ages 0 to 5 can sing, dance and play while learning Spanish. - July 05, 2016 - Baila Baila
Judy Jandl and Jerry Jandl Retiring
Sigma Fasteners, Inc., a manufacturer, and distributor of engineered and high-pressure bolting products, announced today that founding President, Judy Jandl and Vice President, Jerry Jandl are retiring. Cris Baker new President of Sigma Fasteners, with over 25 years of fastener experience steps to the plate with a talented group of industry veterans ready to carry Sigma Fasteners into the future. - July 01, 2016 - Sigma Fasteners, Inc.
Hall of Fame Member, Joyce L. Morrison, to be Honored with a Times Square, New York City Appearance on July 1, 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Joyce L. Morrison of St. Joseph, Missouri, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals and Strathmore’s Who’s Who. She will be honored with a Times Square, New York City appearance on Friday, July 1, 2016. - July 01, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Strathmore's Worldwide Women of Excellence Supports The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
Strathmore’s Worldwide Women of Excellence of Farmingdale, New York is proud to be affiliated and to support the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), and will be attending the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Session at the 2016 Multicultural Women’s... - July 01, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide Women of Excellence
Hopper Joins Mars National Bank as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Lending
Deborah A. Hopper joined Mars National Bank as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Lending. Ms. Hopper has over 13 years of banking experience, including retail management and loan origination. She will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships, particularly focusing on Butler... - June 30, 2016 - Mars Bank
Professional of the Year 2015 Denise Campbell Has Now Been Honored as a Lifetime VIP Member 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 was named Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. She is now honored as a Lifetime VIP Member. - June 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Hosts 10th Annual Golf Classic
The Michigan Council of Women in Technology will host its 10th Annual Golf Classic to raise funds for its robust programs, supporting and inspiring women/girls to enter, and stay, in the technology field. The event takes place on July 25, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Indianwood Golf Course in Lake Orion, Michigan. Registration is open at www.mcwt.org - June 30, 2016 - Michigan Council of Women in Technology
Nina Nguyen Designs Hits the Jackpot with Soft Launch on New Collections in Las Vegas
Designer Introduces Her Gold Jewelry Collection to Rave Reviews During Vegas Market Week - June 24, 2016 - Southern Jewelers Guild
Marion Rifkind Named Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Marion Rifkind, of Houston, Texas, has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Language Translation Services. - June 24, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Carolyn A. Cohee Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who VIP Member
Carolyn A. Cohee of Milford, Delaware, has been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government. - June 23, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
NAWBO Phoenix Presents 2016 Annual Desert Diamonds Awards
Women business owners were honored for their successes and contributions during the past year. - June 22, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Stellar Creative Spotlights Paula McDade, Featured Writer for Connected Woman Magazine on Life Balance for Women, Personal Development, Success, Mentorship, Mental Health
Connected Woman Magazine is a publication geared specifically toward women with busy lifestyles dealing with work/life balance, spirituality, and other related issues. Inspirational Speaker and Author, Paula McDade recently became a featured writer for the magazine, which connects some of the most powerful, successful women from across the globe to the resources they need in order to maximize their potential. - June 22, 2016 - Stellar Creative
Enterprising Women Welcomes Patricia Miller, Kelly Niessen and Rosemary Swierk to Advisory Board
Women Business Owners’ Publication Appoints Three New Board Members. - June 22, 2016 - Enterprising Women
Two Leading Companies Receive AWESOME Award: Intel Corporation, Schneider Electric Cited as Diversity Champions
AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain, Operations, Management and Education), the leadership initiative launched in early 2013 to advance women supply chain leaders, has selected two businesses to receive the 2016 Company Leadership Award. Intel Corporation and Schneider... - June 21, 2016 - DSC Logistics
Pendo’s Data Platform Releases Version 3.1 Empowering Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to Investigate Spreadsheets
Pendo is pleased to announce Version 3.1 of the Pendo Data Platform (PDP), surfacing new abilities in the user-friendly web UI incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) attacking the battle of aggregation and intelligent machine learning in gathering of Excel spreadsheets. - June 16, 2016 - Pendo Systems
Open Sister Circle
An invitation to inner happiness, sisterhood and turning your dreams into reality. Learn to Stress Less, Love Yourself, Heal Yourself, Market Yourself and Build Wealth. - June 16, 2016 - Inner City Cultural Center II
NAWBO Phoenix Installs New Board of Directors for 2016-17
The Phoenix Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) installed its new Board of Directors for the 2016-17 term at the organization’s recent Desert Diamonds Awards Gala. In continuing to advocate and increase awareness for women business owners, the incoming... - June 16, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
Avionté Taps Proven Product Veteran Jami Timmons as VP of Product Management
Technology Innovator brings cloud-based technology expertise to expand staffing software provider Avionté's product line and partnerships. - June 15, 2016 - Avionte Staffing Software
CSCMP Chicago’s 33rd Annual Seminar June 15, 2016
The CSCMP Chicago Roundtable announces its 33rd Annual Full Day Spring Seminar: "Supply Chain Talent Gap: Are You Ready?" The Seminar will take place Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago in Naperville, Illinois. - June 13, 2016 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
Jazzercise, Inc. CEO and Founder Judi Sheppard Missett to Attend First Ever State of Women Summit by The White House
On Tuesday, June 14th, Jazzercise, Inc. CEO and Founder, Judi Sheppard Missett will be attending the first ever State of Women Summit in Washington, D.C. hosted by theunitedstateofwomen.org. Judi is one of 5,000 out of over 10,000 nominated leaders in today’s community who have been selected... - June 11, 2016 - Jazzercise, Inc.
Comunitee Appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing and Director of Strategic Partnerships
Brand Advocacy Technology Company Strengthens Resources - June 10, 2016 - Comunitee
The MCS Group, Inc. Announces Partnership with Inspired Review
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, announced today their strategic partnership with Inspired Review, a Managed Review firm providing document review to the eDiscovery community. “We care about our client’s ability to take eDiscovery from collections... - June 08, 2016 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Maura A. Mckenna Joins Private Bank of Buckhead Team
Based in Buckhead, the veteran banker serves clients across the metro area. - June 08, 2016 - Private Bank of Buckhead
WOMB, INC. Sponsors Its 2016 Sisters Sharing Convocation Opening with The Consecration of Bishop-Designate Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas on July 15, 2016
In its second decade of ministry, Women Organizing, Mobilizing and Building, Inc. (WOMB, Inc.) convenes the 2016 Sisters Sharing Convocation on Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal in Princeton, NJ. This year's convocation opens with the Consecration Service of Bishop-Designate Dr. Barbara E. Austin Lucas as the First Woman Bishop of the Dunamis Covenant Connection (DCC) under the leadership of Arch Bishop Robert Joel Rochford, Sr. - June 06, 2016 - Women Organizing, Mobilizing & Building, Inc.
MIPR Holdings LLC Announces Formation of Cannabis Investment Division
With this new service, MIPR closes the gap for investors seeking strong growth opportunities. - June 06, 2016 - Heroic Media Group, LLC
Strathmore's Worldwide Women of Excellence Rated as a Valuable Asset by Female Professionals
The Women of Excellence program with Strathmore’s Worldwide has been rated as a valuable asset by female professionals in all industries who are looking to market and network themselves and their businesses. About Strathmore Worldwide Women of Excellence Strathmore’s Worldwide is an... - June 04, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide Women of Excellence
Komal Goyal of 6e Technologies Named ODTUG 2016 Women in Technology Scholar
Komal Goyal was selected as ODTUG's 2016 WIT Scholar. She receives a free registration pass to ODTUG’s Kscope16 conference in Chicago June 26-30 and will participate in the Kscope16 WIT Roundtable session. - June 04, 2016 - ODTUG
Plus-Size Apparel Company Universal Standard to Hold Their First Pop-up Shopping Event in NYC
Ecommerce plus-size brand Universal Standard will hold a 3-hour shopping event in Chelsea, New York City for their customers this Saturday, June 4. - June 01, 2016 - Universal Standard
"Demystifying Talent Management" Wins 2016 Axiom Business Books Award
"Demystifying Talent Management" by Kimberly Janson has been selected as the Bronze Winner of the Ninth Annual Axiom Business Book Awards for the category Human Resources/Employee Training. The book offers practical advice for all managers, HR professionals, senior leaders, and other employees on how to work together to build a talented and motivated workforce. Janson was formerly the Chief Talent Management Officer at the H.J. Heinz Company. - June 01, 2016 - Maven House Press
Frozen Cranberries Cater to West Coast Consumer Health Trends
Local Massachusetts farm expands distribution to West Coast retailer Vons. - May 31, 2016 - Cape Cod Select
Strathmore's Worldwide Women of Excellence Encourages Women to Inspire Other Female Professionals
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is proud to dedicate a special section to Women of Excellence. Women today are doing it all; working full time, raising families and breaking boundaries. These “wonder women” deserve the recognition and praise for their... - May 26, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide Women of Excellence
Cuddle Baby Up in Style and Comfort from Rothwood Row
Surround your newborn with exquisite taste and refined luxury with the five piece Candy Land Collection releasing on June 1st. - May 25, 2016 - Heather McCormick
EZ Comp Care is Making Workers' Comp Solutions as EZ as 1,2,3...
The EZ Comp team, with its 50+ years of combined healthcare and workers comp experience would like to introduce its newly reinvented dental and specialty services programs in the workers’ comp space. In 2002, founder Stacey Whidden created the first national Workers’ Comp dental vendor... - May 24, 2016 - EZ Comp Care, Inc.
Elite Women in the Mortgage Industry Revealed
Mortgage Professional America magazine recognizes 100 of the most inspiring women in the mortgage industry. - May 22, 2016 - Key Media
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Recognizes Deirdre Harris as a Lifetime Member
Deirdre Harris of Kissimmee, Florida, has been recognized as a Lifetime Member by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the airline industry. - May 21, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Newly Launched E-Commerce Venture "Tomboy Toes" Releases Men’s Style Dress Shoes in Women’s Sizes
Newly launched e-commerce venture Tomboy Toes announced the opening of its online store selling men's style dress shoes in sizes intended to fit women and people with smaller feet. - May 21, 2016 - Tomboy Toes
Francine Brooks: BNSME Hall of Fame Inductee
Founder and president of FB Displays & Designs, Inc., will be inducted into the Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives Hall of Fame on May 23, 2016 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. This honor commemorates Francine’s professional accomplishments, her dedication to the BNSME and her contributions to the business climate in the Buffalo-Niagara region. - May 19, 2016 - FB Displays & Designs, Inc.
Women’s Business Council Hosts Petluck Brunch May 22
The Women’s Business Council, founded by attorney Jennifer Braster and business coach Laura Hess, is hosting a “Petluck” Brunch this Sunday, May 22, to benefit Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a private residence in Southwest Las... - May 18, 2016 - Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law
LifeDojo Adds Healthcare & Benefits Industry Veteran to Executive Team
LifeDojo has recently brought Anne Presson, a 20+ year healthcare and benefits industry expert, on to our executive team. She’ll oversee enterprise relationships, and will advise the team on matters related to sales and marketing for enterprise. Prior to joining LifeDojo, Presson was Vice President and Director of Benefits Innovation at Woodruff-Sawyer, and she also served in senior leadership roles at Pacific Business Group on Health, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare. - May 16, 2016 - LifeDojo Inc.
VisionQuest Wealth Management Announces Promotion of Stacy Beane
Stephen Peters, Founder and CEO, today announced the appointment of Stacy Beane as Chief of Staff at VisionQuest Wealth Management. In a newly created position, she will be responsible for driving the firm’s strategic plan, special projects and most importantly, VisionQuest’s client... - May 14, 2016 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
NAWRB Launches Women’s Global Resource Center
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to present the NAWRB Women’s Global Resource Center. The NAWRB Women’s Global Resource Center provides a women’s depository for vendors and clients to grow their diverse spend and increase women’s... - May 14, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses