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.
Kelly Wonderlin on KABB FOX 29 San Antonio
Check out Kelly Wonderlin on KABB FOX 29 San Antonio talking about 5 items for working women on the go and a few tips to help the working mom on the go get herself and her kids ready for school. You can check out her segment clip at youtube.com/kellywonderlin and her blog posts at... - December 16, 2015 - Kelly Wonderlin
Christa Iannone Joins The MCS Group
Christa Iannone has joined MCS's Technology Solutions team as a Senior Litigation Consultant. With over 25 years of legal experience integrating law with technology, Christa will be a subject matter expert for law firms and corporate legal departments applying best practice methodologies with cost efficient solutions to everyday challenges in the area of managed services including information governance, computer forensics, e-Discovery, document review and trial support. - December 16, 2015 - The MCS Group, Inc.
Pop The Cork! Welcome 2016 with Original Single "Let’s Spend This New Year’s Eve At Home" from Burgeoning Country Act Christi Bauerlee
Launch single from upcoming album “Pop” is commandeered by NYC-based label Young Pals Music’s founder & executive producer Ayhan Sahin. - December 14, 2015 - Young Pals Music
Miss Tourism Swaziland Warmly Welcomed in Malaysia by Muhammad Qadeer, the Special Envoy of HRH Princess Sikhanyiso
Miss Tourism Swaziland arrived in Malaysia. Muhammad Qadeer, Director of My Start Biz, Malaysia and the Special Envoy of HRH Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini, Kingdom of Swaziland and First Secretary of Swaziland High Commission, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia received the beauty pageant at KLIA. - December 14, 2015 - MyStartBiz Sdn Bhd
Instant Payment Processing Integrated with Sales Tools, All in One App
If you’re ready to simplify sales execution, boost performance and improve payment agility, then help is at hand with Salesfactor MPOS a bold new way to work with a simple but powerful app. - December 11, 2015 - Leapfactor
World's First Trilogy to Release on Same Day Goes Viral - Features 100 Women Globally on Dec. 13 - Already Projected a Best Seller for December
Author Dr. Shellie Hipsky of Pittsburgh, PA will release the first ever trilogy to be printed and distributed on the same day - Dec. 13th, 2015. Titled, "Empowerment," "Balance," and "Inspiration," the books feature popular influential woman across all continents. There will be a viral launch of thousands of woman posting pictures with the book covers as they unite in the global sisterhood movement. - December 10, 2015 - Dr. Shellie Hipsky
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors C L Wales
C L Wales, of Montgomery, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Construction Management. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Marilyn A. Tsilimparis as Professional of the Year and VIP Member
Marilyn A. Tsilimparis, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized as a VIP and Professional of the Year 4th quarter by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Banking and Credit Services. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Avant Garde Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International Network
Austin, Texas-based Jeweler extends its services to include “Experiences that last a Lifetime™.” - December 10, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Regina, Saskatchewan Native Kimberly Castle Places in the Top 30 at the Mrs. Globe Pageant in China
Kimberly Castle, the current Ms. Canada Globe, placed in the top 30 of 60 plus delegates worldwide at the prestigious Mrs. Globe Pageant. Mrs. Globe is the largest Mrs’ pageant in the world and took place on Saturday December 6th in ShenZhen China. - December 10, 2015 - Mrs Canada Globe
Standalone M-Commerce App for Direct Sales
If you’re sick and tired of having a broken user experience in your consumer facing web sites, take a look to Shopfactor, the new standalone mobile app that can take orders, process payments with no integration pain and still track commissions. - December 09, 2015 - Leapfactor
Honored VIP Member, Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Has Recently Been Selected by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2016
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions to the field of American Indian Education Programs. She became a VIP in June 2015 and has now been named Professional of the Year 2016. - December 09, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Private Bank of Buckhead Adds Cindy Siegler to Compliance Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has named Cindy Siegler as Bank Secrecy Compliance Specialist. She brings nearly 20 years of experience to the bank, previously working in Bank Secrecy Act and compliance at another area community bank. - December 08, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Leading Home Staging Authority Caps 2015 on a High Note with Three New Awards and a National Speaking Engagement
Joan Inglis, a Master Accredited Staging Professional®, was recently recognized by North Carolina Home Builders Association for Best Model Home Merchandising. Joan also was recognized by Lake Norman Home Builders Association for Best Residential Interior Staging. She will be speaking in January in Las Vegas at the International Builders Show put on by the National Association of Home Builders. She will be presenting to hundreds of home builders on the topic of model homes. - December 07, 2015 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
Dionne Phillips, Founder of D’Lashes Luxury Lashes Defined to Speak at the 4th Annual Black BusinessWomen Rock Conference & Expo
Hollywood lash authority, Dionne Phillips delivers a talk on what it means to be a successful Black female entrepreneur within the beauty space and how to set yourself apart from the rest. - December 05, 2015 - Dlashes
Salt Lake City Community Association Manager Earns Top Industry Professional Credential
Jennifer Seals, Property Management Systems Inc., Salt Lake City, recently joined the elite group of community association managers who have earned the Association Management Specialist (AMS®) credential from Community Associations Institute (CAI). Seals is one of more than 6,000 managers... - December 03, 2015 - Property Management Systems Inc
NAWBO's "Red Affair" Holiday Luncheon is Dec. 9
Event features holiday entertainment and raffle to raise money for scholarships awarded through the Women's Enterprise Foundation. - December 03, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
The Diamond Gallery of Naperville Becomes an Elite Member of Preferred Jewelers International
Jewelers Named “The Best of Naperville” for 2014 and 2015 now offering “Experiences That Last A Lifetime™” - December 01, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Judy C. Magness Recognized as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Judy C. Magness of Bemidji, Minnesota has been recognized as a Top Executive for two consecutive years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Judy C. Magness Ms. Magness has over 23 years experience as a... - December 01, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cinderella B. Brady Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cinderella B. Brady of Denver, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Cinderella B. Brady Ms. Brady has over 17 years experience in the real estate field. She is a... - December 01, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes New Member St. John and Myers Jewelry
Lexington, Kentucky-based retailer of preeminent period piece and vintage jewelry to offer “Experiences That Last A Lifetime™” - November 30, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Exciting Changes at AC Advertising
AC Advertising introduces co-managing partner, Don Polk. Mr. Polk, along with Founder and co-managing partner Audra Carter, expanded its wherewithal and reach to develop out-of-the-box branding, marketing media strategies and campaign services for major multinational and small businesses, government agencies, individuals and non-profits in the United States and globally. - November 30, 2015 - AC Advertising and Media Group
Pauline Goodwin is a Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Who Has Been Named Professional of The Year 2015 in Refrigeration Services
Pauline Goodwin of Raleigh, North Carolina has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions to the field of Refrigeration Services. She has now been named Professional of the Year 2015 in her industry. - November 26, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Nina Nguyen Designs Celebrates 3 Georgia Retailers & The “Shop Small” Movement & Small Business Saturday November 28th, 2015
64% of Americans Plan to Shop Local This Holiday, & Local Shoppers Will Spend Nearly $40 Billion with Local Independent Retailers - November 26, 2015 - Southern Jewelers Guild
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Peg Hammerschmidt as 2015 Professional of the Year
Peg Hammerschmidt, of St. Louis, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a 2015 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Interior Architectural Design. - November 25, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Recycling Fashionably - Over 400 Ugly Christmas Sweaters in One Location
Locally Owned Small Business Consignment store, Clothing-X-Change is recycling Genuine Ugly Christmas Sweaters. They also recycle and design one of a kind sweaters into Ugly Christmas Sweaters by the talented family and associates. - November 24, 2015 - Clothing-X-Change
Developing Women as Business Leaders
New Partner4Success program guides and supports executive women in their development as business leaders. Meetings are both in-person in the San Francisco Bay Area and virtual nation-wide. Connect with like-minded business women, discover how to develop leadership competencies and share in peer wisdom. - November 23, 2015 - Partner4Success
Professional of the Year, Sandy Hennum Has Now Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a VIP Member
Sandy Hennum of Bemidji, Minnesota has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding as a VIP member for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Family Support Services. - November 21, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Honored Lifetime Member Sandra "Sandy" L. Marshall Has Been Selected as Woman of the Month of June 2016 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Lifetime member, Sandra L. Marshall of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has been selected as Woman of the Month of June 2016 in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. Her accomplishments and excellence in her role as Corporate Secretary in the field of Energy has qualified her for this recognition. - November 21, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
The CLUB, and Incubator of Women Leaders, Announces 2016 Leadership Drive
The CLUB, a San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley organization dedicated to advancing women in leadership, announced last week that is it now accepting applications for 2016 leadership positions and committee placement within the organization. In 2016 the CLUB will be further expanding their... - November 21, 2015 - The CLUB SV
Peg Hammerschmidt Has Been Named Professional of the Year 2015 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 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - November 20, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Proposal: Significant ITAR Amendment Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Proposal: Significant International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR)... - November 20, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Go to Girl in Hollywood for Boxing - Never Too Pretty
Cary Williams, a former fighter and Olympic level coach, is an expert in boxing and is gaining popularity in the entertainment world as the female boxing coach to go to for television and movies. Cary is no stranger to the camera; appearing on Fear Factor, Million Dollar Listings and other upcoming projects airing during sweeps in February. - November 19, 2015 - Too Pretty
Teresa Connors Brings Breadth and Depth of Experience to Private Bank of Buckhead
Private Bank of Buckhead has named Teresa Connors as a Loan Administration Specialist. She brings more than 20 years of experience to the bank and has previously worked with several of its team members at other banks. “Teresa is dedicated to providing clients with a necessary service that... - November 18, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Lifetime Member, Marion Rifkind, Has Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2015 in Language Interpretation Services by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Marion Rifkind of Houston, Texas has been selected as Professional of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Language Interpretation Services. - November 18, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Julie Seal Wins Bronze Award at 12th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Julie Seal, founder and president of Mirus Promotions, Inc., received a Bronze Award in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations –10 or Less Employees category at the 12th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The honorees were announced at... - November 18, 2015 - Mirus Agency
Pensacola Businesswoman Audra Carter Vows to Make a Difference
Pensacola businesswoman, Audra Carter, one of Florida’s influencials, is gearing up to make a resounding, profound and significant difference in her community, government, politics and business. - November 18, 2015 - AC Advertising and Media Group
Helping Job Seekers, from Project to Business - One Year Later
Linking Michiana grows from a selfless act of kindness, helping job seekers gain employment, to a referral service for job seekers and employers. - November 18, 2015 - Linking Michiana
One of America's Top 25 Flea Markets Returns to Puyallup, Washington
The Great Junk Hunt Vintage Flea Market produced by Funky Junk Sister, Linda Albers returns to Puyallup, WA. Formally known as Junk Salvation this market has one several awards for top Flea Markets in the United States. - November 16, 2015 - FJS Productions
New Women’s Business Conference Held Using Live Video Streaming on Periscope
Women’s virtual conference leverages power of real-time engagement. Periscope conference uses live video streaming to deliver conference sessions for female entrepreneurs. - November 16, 2015 - Woman Up! Conference
Esteemed Lifetime Member, Gloria Bieber, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a VIP Member and Woman of the Month of February 2016
Gloria Bieber of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her achievements and accomplishments in the field of Holistic New Age as a VIP member and Woman of the Month of February 2016. - November 14, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
AFG Group Appoints Kim Showalter as Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist
AFG Group, Inc. (AFG) announces the designation of Kim Showalter as a Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist. Ms. Showalter is currently supporting AFG’s Transition and Relocation Team for the relocation and activation of more than 1600 personnel, and consolidating five staff... - November 14, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
SOULHOPNATION LLC Releases New Single by Newest Artist Mia Bury Titled Satan's Silk
SOULHOPNATION LLC releases new single Satan's Silk by Mia Bury. Mia Bury wrote the song, she sang and played guitar on it. A fully remastered version of the song is planned for early next year with cello and other instrumentation and vocals to be added. Mia Bury joined the label and 3 days after joining the label was in the studio. "After hearing the recording, it was clear that it was time to release something fresh, peoples ears are tired, this will wake them up again," says CEO Robert Andrew. - November 13, 2015 - SOULHOPNATION LLC
Esteemed Lifetime Member, Maryann Rehak, Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015
Maryann Rehak of Rio Rico, Arizona has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions to the field of Business Solutions, consequently, she has been named Professional of the Year 2015 in her chosen field. - November 13, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Long-time Insurance Agent Opens Home Inventory Business
Courtney Inventory provides this much needed service to South Carolina and southeast North Carolina. - November 10, 2015 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Launch of We Are Supermoms Website and Online Store
We Are Supermoms, a mom-empowerment platform that features moms with inspiring stories from across the country has launched their website and online store with apparel that embodies their mom-empowerment concept. - November 08, 2015 - We Are SuperMoms
Lucrecia Waggoner Inside Out - Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents New Ceramic Works by Lucrecia Waggoner in Houston, TX
Acclaimed Houston gallery, Laura Rathe Fine Art announces an exhibition of new works by contemporary ceramic artist, Lucrecia Waggoner, in a solo show, Inside Out, with an opening reception on Saturday, December 5 from 6 - 9pm at 2707 Colquitt Street. The Inside Out collection will be on display through January 9, 2016. - November 07, 2015 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Helper4U Wins Facebook’s Internet.org Innovation Challenge in India
Facebook’s Internet.org announced on 20th Oct. 2015 that Helper4U.in has won its Innovation Challenge Award for India under the Migrants category. The challenge is an initiative by Facebook to recognize & support ventures using the internet for the benefit of migrants, women, students and... - November 07, 2015 - Helper4U
Wendy Chance, CTS, Recognized as Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year at The HRSouthwest Conference
Wendy Chance, CTS, was named the 2015 Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year during the closing general session at The HRSouthwest Conference (“HRSWC”), held Oct. 25 – 28 in Fort Worth, Texas. The award recognizes those individuals whose volunteer efforts and impact are exemplary in... - November 05, 2015 - The HRSouthwest Conference
Inger Harris Brings Breadth of Industry Experience to Private Bank of Buckhead
Private Bank of Buckhead has named Inger Harris as an Operations Specialist. She brings a breadth of banking experience to the role, having worked in customer service, as a teller, retail branch management, project management and training. “The clients always come first with Inger, who... - November 04, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead