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.
Jeannette Specialty Glass Celebrates 40 Years in Business in 2016
Founded in the heart of America’s premier glass making region in 1904, Jeannette Specialty Glass (JSG) is celebrating 40 years in business with existing ownership. JSG has been producing glass for over 100 years at the current facility and specializes in the manufacturing of crystal clear borosilicate glass, an engineered glass durable enough to withstand a variety of mechanical, chemical and thermal shocks. - May 13, 2016 - JSG Oceana
New York Times Best Selling Author Christine Comaford to Speak in Omaha May 18
New York Times best-selling author, Christine Comaford is scheduled to speak at the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and HR Reinvention on May 18. A consultant to the White House and various Fortune 1000 companies, Comaford has used potent neuroscience techniques to help leaders navigate growth and change... - May 12, 2016 - Quantum Workplace
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Karin L. Ciance, DNP, RN, as 2016 Professional of the Year
Karin L. Ciance, DNP, RN, of Holden, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Community Health Nursing. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Peg Hammerschmidt as 2016 Professional of the Year
Peg Hammerschmidt, of St. Louis, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Interior Architectural Design. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Beverly Patrick O'Brien Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Beverly Patrick O’Brien of Oakland, Florida 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 library management. About Beverly Patrick O’Brien Mrs. O’Brien... - May 11, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rowlett Attorney Sworn in Before the Supreme Court
Victoria G. Warner has been a registered nurse since 1977 and is a collaboratively trained attorney who has practiced law for more than twenty years. - May 11, 2016 - Rowlett Family Law
Prerna Soni Joins Indevia Accounting
Prerna Soni has joined Indevia Accounting as the Vice President of Finance & HR. - May 10, 2016 - Indevia Accounting
Author of "Superwoman Smarts" to Deliver Keynote at Tennessee Chamber Business Program
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry invites women to attend an exciting workshop and luncheon to celebrate the strength and power of women in business. - May 09, 2016 - Author Aundrea Y. Wilcox
Walker's Legacy Celebrates Second Annual National Walker's Legacy Day in 13 Cities Around the Nation
National small business programming to highlight the contributions of women of color in business, the nation’s fastest growing entrepreneurial segment - May 07, 2016 - Jasira Monique LLC
Impact Branding's CEO Natasha E Davis Reveals Secrets to Business Success
New Book Guides Readers to Unleash their Millionaire Mindset and Eliminate costly Business Mistakes - May 07, 2016 - Impact Branding Consulting, Inc.
Pediatrician Dr. Monica Dhar, M.D. Joins Family Medicine Associates of Midland
35-year mid-Michigan primary care health care team strengthens pediatric resources. Family Medicine Associates of Midland announces that Monica Dhar, M.D. has joined the practice as a pediatric physician and is accepting new patients. Dr. Dhar, a longtime Midland resident, brings 17 years of trusted mid-Michigan pediatric experience to the practice. - May 06, 2016 - Family Medicine Associates of Midland
ASU, NAWBO to Celebrate Phoenix Women Entrepreneurs
Arizona State University, in collaboration with the National Association of Women Business Owners, will host a joint ceremony to celebrate women entrepreneurs who have successfully completed ASU's SparXX20 or NAWBO's Business Mentoring programs. - May 06, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
3097 Pounds Shed by Minnesotans in the Slim Down Challenge; Winners Announced
The Slim Down Challenge, hosted by Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating (SSHE) of Minnesota, was a 16-week challenge for participants to improve their health and lose weight through their nutrition. Over 300 Minnesotans entered the Challenge, with 81 of them completing the full 16-week period, losing a total of 3097 pounds, and achieving substantial improvements in their health metrics as a result. - May 05, 2016 - Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
Joyce Corsi Hazen Earns CIPS Designation in Global Real Estate Network
Joyce Corsi Hazen, REALTOR, has successfully earned the International Property Specialist certification and her services will include the ability to complete international transactions. - May 05, 2016 - Joyce Corsi Hazen
Karen Daly-Gherabi Becomes Managing Director of The Springboard Consultancy
Karen Daly-Gherabi has become Managing Director of The Springboard Consultancy, a UK-based international training company specialising in women's development issues. After a successful career as a senior officer in the British Army, promoting excellence, development, achievement, and diversity,... - May 05, 2016 - The Springboard Consultancy
T.E. Johnson & Sons Inc. Announces Cathy Robertson Vice President
T.E. Johnson & Sons, a real estate investment and property maagement company, today announced the promotion of Cathy Robertson to Vice President of the firm. - May 03, 2016 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
"Stop Waiting Start Investing"
Second Book from Investor / Real Estate Specialist Sonja Skye brings investment advice "home" for Free. - May 03, 2016 - Sonja Skye
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