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.
The MCS Group, Inc. Opens New Office in Boston
The MCS Group, Inc., a national provider of outsourcing solutions, announced today that they have opened a new regional office in Boston, MA. This office will offer the full suite of MCS’s services, including but not limited to record retrieval, deposition, e-discovery, facilities management and back office solutions to help clients increase productivity while reducing operational costs. - July 27, 2015 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Learn to Overcome Sales Blocks at Aug. 12 NAWBO Meeting
Ursula Mentjes of Sales Coach Now will address the seven sales blocks that keep you stuck in scarcity and how to shift them. - July 25, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Women in Business to Present APEX Circle Power Panel
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business (WIB) will host its August networking meeting from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5 at Keiser University, 9100 Forum Corporate Way, Fort Myers. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q & A with past and present... - July 25, 2015 - Greater Fort Myers Chamber
H8Check Launches Facebook Page and Crowd Funding Campaign with Indiegogo to Help Fund the Completion and Release of an Equality Ratings App
H8Check is being created in response to the growing discrimination practices of some business owners against certain groups of consumers due to Race, Religion, Sexual Orientation, or Gender Identity. This discrimination is being touted as (and in some cases is) legal and is based on the idea of “religious freedom.” - July 23, 2015 - H8Check
Dress for Success SW Florida and VOM FASS Naples Partner to Raise Funds
VOM FASS Naples at Mercato is pleased to partner with Dress for Success SW Florida to raise funds to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women and its grand opening in Naples. VOM FASS has committed to contributing 5% of all daily sales every Tuesday starting July 21st through the... - July 23, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Marketing Manager in St. Louis
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Missy Palitzsch as marketing manager in St. Louis. She joins TeamGO with 14 years of industry experience and has previously held a real estate license. She has experience as a regional marketing manager where she managed several teams, created business plans and... - July 22, 2015 - GoGSF
Adcap Named #1 Overall SMB Company to Work for in Atlanta for Second Consecutive Year
Adcap Network Systems has been named the #1 Overall Small/Medium Business to Work for in Atlanta after winning at Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For award ceremony on June 30, 2015. This is the second year in a row Adcap has been named #1 Overall. - July 21, 2015 - Adcap Network Systems
Sandra “Sandy” L. Marshall Has Been Selected for Inclusion in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Roundtable
Lifetime member, Sandra L. Marshall of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has been selected for inclusion in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Roundtable in honor of her accomplishments and excellence in her role as Corporate Secretary in the field of Energy. - July 21, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Judy Sain Kirkpatrick as July’s Woman of the Month
Judy Sain Kirkpatrick, of Cleveland, Tennessee, was chosen as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who July 2015 Woman of the Month. This honor was bestowed for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Photography. - July 21, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors E. Estella Cox as a Roundtable Member
E. Estella Cox, of Redding, California, has recently been honored as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Freelance Editing and Proofreading. - July 21, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gales Joins Mars National Bank as Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking
Kristy A. Gales joined Mars National Bank as an Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking. She will be located in the Cranberry Branch Office at 20246 Route 19, Cranberry Township. She brings over a dozen years of retail banking experience, mainly serving customers in Butler and Allegheny... - July 21, 2015 - Mars Bank
Pride Medical Adds Physician Team Member
Pride Medical, Inc. has named Africa Alvarez-McLeod, MD, MPH, an experienced Infectious Disease Specialist, to its Medical Team. Dr. Alvarez-McLeod was previously Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs for AID Atlanta. Pride Medical, Inc. provides comprehensive multidisciplinary medical care. - July 21, 2015 - Pride Medical, Inc.
Local Business Growth Firm ProfitGOLD Group Announces July Strategic Retreat Dates
ProfitGOLD™ Group is now completing the 20th event since it started in 2014. Each event in the series is geared at helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and mid-sized companies to grow more sustainable and profitable. The events have gained a wealth of support from local business owners in the Houston area as well as organizations such as the HMSDC, WBEA, and Regus. - July 20, 2015 - GrowthSmart Consulting
SF-Based Marketing Agency LAtelier Marketing Launches Video Department, Adds Creative Director
LAtelier Marketing, a marketing agency working with companies in the Internet of Things, Robotics and Smart Machines, today announced the launch of a new video department, LAtelier videos. LAtelier videos will expand the company’s product offerings to better answer customers’ need for... - July 20, 2015 - LAtelier Marketing
Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat, of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition as a Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government with the Embassy of Nigeria. About Ingekem R. Ocheni,... - July 18, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
ActionCraft Toy Box Will Keep You PaperCrafting in the Mobile World
ActionCraft Toy Box is an arts & crafts mobile application that allows you to create/design your own paper toy, print it on 8x11 cardstock & build it using scissors, a cutter & some glue. - July 17, 2015 - Taktyl Studios
Lindsay Tenold Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lindsay Tenold of Saint Paul, Minnesota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Lindsay Tenold Ms. Tenold has almost 10 years experience in... - July 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Speecharoo Apps Asks the Million-Dollar Question: Can a Kangaroo Really Teach Kids to Listen?
Three weeks ago, a revolutionary new app for the iPad called "Funny Directions by Speecharoo" introduced "Kit the Kangaroo" to the world, and suddenly kids are eating all their veggies, sharing with their siblings and marching right to their rooms at... - July 16, 2015 - Speecharoo Apps
TFI Envision, Inc. WBDC Bronze Sponsor Again
The WBDC’s 2015 14th Annual Business Breakfast will take place on Friday, October 23 at the Stamford Hilton in Stamford, CT. TFI Envision, Inc. will be a Bronze Sponsor. Recognized as Connecticut’s premier forum championing entrepreneurial women, and their economic impact on the state,... - July 15, 2015 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Creating Success with a Strengths-Based Approach to Selling Crafts
Psyched to Sell Crafts is offering a new and innovative strengths-based education and marketing program for crafters. This program is designed to help crafters find success by focusing on their individual talents and strengths, and applying them to the unique challenges of building a successful crafting business. - July 14, 2015 - Psyched to Sell Crafts
Energy Tech Solutions, LLC Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in LED Lighting Sales
Energy Tech Solutions, LLC, a women-owned small business WBE Certified, celebrates 10 years in business. Since 2005, Energy Tech Solutions has specialized in the design, assembly, consulting and sale of LED lighting solutions for commercial and industrial customers and Federal agencies nationwide. - July 14, 2015 - Energy Tech Solutions LLC
Cynthia Silorio, NP, Cosmetic Dermatology Specialist Joins the Gladstone Clinic in San Ramon
Cynthia Silorio, NP, an experienced nurse practitioner in the East Bay for the past decade is joining the Gladstone Clinic in San Ramon. Cynthia specializes in cosmetic injectables and lasers. - July 13, 2015 - Gladstone Clinic
Sweet Adelines International Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Barbershop A Cappella Harmony
July 13, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of Sweet Adelines International, the world's largest organization of women barbershop a cappella singers. - July 12, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
Superwoman Smarts Author Speaks at Phenomenal Women of Excellence Conference
This was a one day conference to inspire women to break free and enjoy fulfilled lives. - July 12, 2015 - Author Aundrea Y. Wilcox
Ocean Galleries Welcomes Victoria Montesinos: Renowned Floral Artist Holds First Solo Exhibition in Stone Harbor, NJ
“Victoria Montesinos: Passion of the Flower” will be on display Fri, July 31 to Sun, Aug 2, 2015 from 10AM-10PM at Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ). Ms. Montesinos will be on hand to meet collectors at receptions from 7-10PM on Fri, July 31 and Sat, Aug 1, and 1-4PM on Sun, Aug 2. The exhibition and receptions are free, with all artwork available for acquisition. The talented artist uses a unique technique of layering to create artwork that is strikingly beautiful. - July 09, 2015 - Ocean Galleries
Enterprising Women Welcomes Three New Members to Advisory Board
Ellen Bailey Dickson, Sylvana Coche, and Sassa Akervall to Serve as Board Members for Women Business Owners’ Publication - July 08, 2015 - Enterprising Women
New Diversity Partner for Affirmative Action Obligations
Jobvertise.com and MinoritySuccess.us create Affirmative Action partnership. This official partnership brings more affordable tools to federal contractors in their outreach to minorities and women, as well as AAOs (affirmative action officer) to consider the low cost solutions for their compliance requirements. - July 07, 2015 - MSPG Inc.
Laurie Leoncavallo Named New President of Disruptive Executive Search Firm, HireArk
HireArk, is a disruptive executive and management search firm, with a monthly payment model taking away one of the most expensive standard industry practices. - July 07, 2015 - HireArk
Five Years of Success for Leading Massachusetts Women's Entrepreneur Group Innovative Networking Techniques Create Momentum
Boston’s premier business woman’s networking group, Boston Women Connect (BWC), is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a special Boston Harbor networking boat cruise in August. BWC’s outreach is more than 4,000 local women entrepreneurs and professionals. Innovative networking techniques at events throughout greater Boston yield success while nine other women's professional groups have failed. - July 07, 2015 - Boston Women Connect
Grand Court of New York, the Order of the Amaranth, Announces New Grand Officers
The Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth, State of New York is proud to introduce the new Grand Royal Matron, HL Susan Johns Greenfield and Grand Royal Patron, SK Steven Joyce 2015- 2016. The installation of officers took place at Hudson Valley Resort and Spa on Saturday, May 16th,... - July 06, 2015 - Grand Court of New York, The Order of the Amaranth
SMac To The Rescue Welcomes New Team Member Leslie Teixeira
SMac To The Rescue, a Canadian Virtual Assistant company, is excited to welcome new team member Leslie Teixeira, a Virtual Assistant in BC. - July 04, 2015 - SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions
The Prompting Announces First Youth Entrepreneur Workshop
Dr. Rollan Roberts II, Founder & CEO of The Prompting announces the first-ever workshop for child entrepreneurs. - July 03, 2015 - 24ravens
Catherine M. Chastain Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Catherine M. Chastain of Helotes, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the medical field. About Catherine M. Chastain Ms. Chastain has almost 30 years experience in healthcare. She is a Family... - July 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fourteen Women Complete NAWBO Mentoring Program
Women who have completed NAWBO's mentoring program over the past two years have made a large economic impact. - July 03, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Coral Gables Asset Management Appoints Ms. Elizabeth Fugler as Director of Business Development and Client Service
Coral Gables Asset Management has hired Ms. Elizabeth Fugler as CGAM’s Director of Business Development and Client Service. In her new role, Elizabeth has senior responsibility for the firm’s business development and client service group. She brings over 15 years of experience in... - July 02, 2015 - Coral Gables Asset Management
Professional of the Year 2014, Susan J. Littman, Has Now Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015
Dr. Susan J. Littman of Ambler, Pennsylvania was selected as Professional of the Year 2014 in Oncology by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals and has now been selected as Professional of the Year 2015 in Oncology. - July 01, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Applications Now Being Accepted for Think Big Workshop, a Mastermind Group for Business Professionals. The Group Helps Solve Difficult Business Issues.
The group members meet on a regular schedule to discuss and solve challenges presented by the other members of the group. A mastermind group is a very effective method of problem solving. - July 01, 2015 - Premier Services Inc.
Educational News for Skin: Pure Collagen Fibre Can Reduce Under-Eye Wrinkles or Circles in as Little as 15 Minutes
Women and men can now have their under-eye wrinkles, puffiness or dark circles look lighter - and younger - for special occasions. This all-day beneficial result is due to 100% freeze-dried Collagen Fibre Eye Pads, now available to the general public. The Collagen Fibre Eye Pads, from Reviva... - June 30, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Star Jones to Co-Host, Serve as "Flight Attendant" and Present Keynote Speech During She Takes Flight, Sept. 23-27, Riviera Maya, Mexico
She Takes Flight is a leadership and empowerment retreat geared to today’s leading community of women, entrepreneurs, executives and busy moms. - June 30, 2015 - She Takes Flight
Women Grow Atlanta Welcomes Charlo Greene and Rep. Allen Peake for Cannabis Industry Event on July 7
Leading GA activist, legislator to headline community education event for women leaders in Atlanta medical cannabis industry. - June 29, 2015 - Agents Alliance
NAWBO Phoenix Installs New Board of Directors for 2015-16
New officers for the National Association of Women Business Owners, Phoenix Chapter, begin their term on July 1. - June 26, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Indy Women Fitness 2015 — National Institute for Fitness and Sport and Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training Bring a Day of Fitness to Indy Women
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) and Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) is pleased to partner together for the Indy Women Fitness 2015. - June 25, 2015 - NIFS
CHARITY & WEISS International Realty Welcomes Cindy Furtado as New Buyer's Agent
Cindy Furtado, a seasoned Sarasota Realtor joined CHARITY & WEISS International Realty as a Buyer's Agent. Cindy is specialized exclusively in providing excellent service to Buyers. - June 24, 2015 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Maryellen Douglass Van Royen
Maryellen Douglass Van Royen, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Hospitality Sales and Marketing. - June 24, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
AFG Group Appoints Selena Lo as Market Sector Business Leader
AFG Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Selena Lo as Business and Client Liaison Leader for their Health, Research and Education markets. - June 23, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
St Louis Start-Up Scoville & Company Receives 2015 Arch Grant, Launches First Product: Pacidose Infant Medication Dispenser
Scoville & Company, a woman & veteran owned St Louis, Mo. based consumer product start-up invents and recruits innovative medical devices for the home, including Pacidose, a liquid medicine dispenser for infants that feels just like a pacifier but has a narrow tube down the center allowing for liquid medication delivery to infants. The company was founded by Dr. Agnes Scoville, MD, an ER doctor and US Navy veteran who served in Iraq. - June 22, 2015 - Scoville & Company
NAWBO Phoenix Presents Annual Desert Diamonds Awards
Annual Desert Diamonds Award ceremony also kicks off 30th anniversary for NAWBO Phoenix Metro. - June 19, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Teen Mothers Defying the Odds
Seven teen mothers received college scholarships at an event held in Menlo Park earlier this spring. The keynote address was delivered by Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge and former teen mom Teresa Guerrero-Daley. Judge Guerrero-Daley shared her own remarkable story from teen mom and high school dropout to being the first Latina elected to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. - June 18, 2015 - Teen Success
2015 Phenomenal Women Conference
DeLores Pressley will be honored at the 2015 Phenomenal Woman Conference being held at Hear the Word Ministries, 6825 Wales Rd NW, Canton, OH. The conference celebrates women who have made a phenomenal impact in the lives of others and their communities. The ceremony, held on June 27, 2015 from... - June 18, 2015 - DeLores Pressley Worldwide
Female Plumber Makes Smart Move to Join Team
Amy Eddleston leaves her plumbing job behind to join the Trojan Utilities smart meter engineering team, and becomes the second female engineer to work with the firm. Fulfilling the nation’s energy revolution to switch to smarter energy usage and monitoring Amy is responsible for installing... - June 18, 2015 - Trojan Utilities