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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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