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.
Learn to "Harness the Power of Success" at July 8 NAWBO Meeting
NAWBO University preceding the luncheon meeting will focus on the organization's mentoring program. - June 18, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Professional of the Year 2015, Lori Bigelow, Now Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2016
Lori Bigelow of Wilton, Connecticut was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Tea Manufacturing. She has now been selected as a Professional of the Year 2016. - June 17, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Fashion District Salon Makeover: California Market Center’s Hair Etcetra to Join Forces with Cutting Edge Twist Salon One Floor Away (July 1)
On July 1, stylist to Fashion Industry celebs in the California Market Center, Connie Moran, will close the doors of her 38-year old Hair Etcetra and rebirth the glam salon one floor down amid the cutting edge synergy of Twist by Oliver. - June 16, 2015 - Hair Etcetra
Sugar Daddy-Sugar Baby Lifestyle Expert Taylor B. Jones Teams Up with Dating and Sex Coach Alan Roger Currie
Can women be taught how to become a better "Sugar Baby?" Two African-American Dating and Lifestyle Coaches offer mentoring and training for women interested in becoming a highly sought-after Sugar Baby who will be able to attract the attention, companionship, and financial generosity of older men commonly referred to as "Sugar Daddies." - June 16, 2015 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
elements group Acquires American Spa Company
Miami-based elements group expands spa and leisure holdings; Industry Veteran Renata de Abreu named Executive Director. - June 13, 2015 - elements®
New Mary Chia Slimming Pass Launches on Bello2
Using Mary Chia’s cutting-edge technologies and professional team, the treatment consists of Body Composition Assessment, VibeFit Therapy, Air Pressure Lift & Firm, Silhouette Sculpt Body Wrap and Thermal Detox Therapy and last approximately an hour. Customers can expect this procedure to improve blood circulation, enhance silhouette figures, accelerate fat burning and flush excess water from the system. Customers are entitled to a Slimming Pass and a RM50 Cash Voucher worth RM2,800 at RM88. - June 11, 2015 - OZURA FIRSTLOGIX SDN BHD
New Fangirl Mystery Box Launches: By Women, for Women
Two 22-year-old college friends have launched a new service designed to give female pop culture fans a monthly gift box that celebrates their favorite TV shows, videogames, movies and books. - June 11, 2015 - FanMail
Two Women Receive Scholarships for NAWBO
The Women's Enterprise Foundation awarded two one-year memberships to the National Association of Women Business Owners, Phoenix Chapter. - June 11, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
A Winning Season for Olen Cosmetics Corporation
The Manitoba-based, WEConnect International certified company is nominated for two prestigious entrepreneur awards. - June 09, 2015 - Olen Cosmetics Corporation
Home Staging Master Wins SC Regional Design Award
Master Accredited Staging Professional® Joan Inglis has been recognized for model home merchandising from Builders Industry Association of Central South Carolina, having recently won a Regal Award for Best Interior Merchandising. - June 05, 2015 - Carolina Spaces, LLC
Chain Store Age Names Robin Baskin-Ladner of Global Facility Management and Construction, Inc. to SPECS/2016 Advisory Board
Chain Store Age magazine announced that Robin Baskin-Ladner, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Global Facility Management and Construction, Inc. has been named a member of the 2016 Advisory Board to SPECS, an annual event attended by retail and food-service corporate executives involved in... - June 04, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Janell K. Rosenberg
Janell K. Rosenberg, of Reno, Nevada, 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 Travel. - June 04, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
NAWBO Adds "sparXX" to ASU Event Honoring Women Leaders
Seven members of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Phoenix Chapter, were honored for contributions to women's entrepreneurship programs and being successful businesswomen themselves. - June 04, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Desiree L. Strong Joins Gordon Sykes as Partner
Gordon Sykes, LLP is a Fort Worth, Texas based law firm which is pleased to announce Desiree L. Strong has joined as Partner. - June 03, 2015 - Gordon Sykes, LLP
Pam Older Designs Opens in Downtown Newburyport Handcrafted Jewelry, Bedding and More
Pam Older Designs original handcrafted jewelry has opened in the heart of Newburyport, MA. Pam’s passions are on display in her historic and elegant brick shop located at 42 Merrimac Street. Pam’s handcrafted jewelry has been featured in Oprah magazine, and, since she started her... - May 31, 2015 - Pam Older Designs
Elaine F. McConkey Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Woman of the Month of May, 2015
Elaine F. McConkey of Waldorf, Maryland, has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Woman of the Month of May, 2015 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Utility. - May 30, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
NAWBO Phoenix to Honor Members with Awards on June 10
Desert Diamonds Awards will be presented in six different categories. - May 30, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Huge Circulated Nat’l Publication Promotes New Reviva Lab’s Cream
One of America’s largest paid circulated publications has selected Reviva Lab’s, Haddonfield, N.J., to provide to some of its readers a cream that can help lessen deep “nasolabial fold” wrinkles, aging lines at sides of nose to mouth. The publication is the “National... - May 29, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Edmond Business, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, Featured in Google’s Annual Economic Impact Report
Local Business Serves as Example of a Business Succeeding with the Help of the Internet - May 29, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Global Promotional Product Organization Elects Supervisory Board
IGC Global Promotions NV (IGC), the first single-source global promotional product company, announces the election of the new board at the corporate meeting held in Hong Kong. Michael Emoff, Chairman of USA’s Shumsky Promotional, was re-elected to Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Other... - May 29, 2015 - Shumsky
Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P) Seminar Series to Begin June 3 for Women Who Want to Start Their Own Business
Local business leaders lend their expertise and Dress for Success SW Florida graduates inspire - May 29, 2015 - CONRIC PR & Marketing
Sharon Lechter, Co-Author of "Rich Dad" Brand, Joins iGrad’s Panel of Financial Literacy Experts
The international bestselling author teamed up with iGrad to author the financial literacy curriculum, Your Financial Mastery, winner of the 2015 Excellence in Financial Literacy Education Award (EIFLE) from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - May 28, 2015 - iGrad
Sandra L. Marshall Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year
Sandra L. Marshall, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 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 Corporate Secretarial Services. - May 27, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Carol Sankar Presents Women & Confidence at TEDx
The Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership creates a SPARK at TEDx. - May 25, 2015 - CSE
Nancy Matter Motorsports Dedicates Racing Endeavors to Chris Kyle - Guardian for Heroes Foundations
When Nancy Matter flipped the calendar over for the start of 2015, little did she realize the events that were about to unfold for the upcoming race season. After a most successful return to the Alcohol Funny Car wars in 2014 from an almost six year layoff, Nancy and the NTX Diesel crew were... - May 23, 2015 - Nancy Matter Racing
Realty411 Expos Raise Industry Awareness and Donations for Charities Across the Nation
In 2014, Realty411 reached more real estate investors and industry professionals in the nation than any other realty investing print publication in the country serving the individual investor. The publication hosted numerous live expos in five states and throughout California, as well as in cities in Arizona, Nevada, Indiana, Georgia, Texas and New York. - May 22, 2015 - Realty411 Magazine
Matter Introduces Rusty Beagle as Associate Sponsor
Nancy Matter Motorsports welcomes the Rusty Beagle Sports Grill as their new associate partnership on the Chris Kyle - Guardian for Heroes / NTX Diesel Monte Carlo Top Alcohol Funny Car for the remainder of the 2015 racing season. "Rusty Carlock was the Founder of 'The Beagle' as we call... - May 22, 2015 - Nancy Matter Racing
HR Pro Added at Private Bank of Buckhead
rivate Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Karen E. Neely, SHRM-CP, as Senior Vice President and Human Resources Director. Neely is the bank’s first full-time HR professional; since its inception in late 2006, it has grown from nine employees to more than 80. - May 22, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
AFG Group, Inc. Appoints 2 Vice Presidents
AFG Group. Inc., a leading construction, program and relocation management services firm has elevated Kenneth J. Reese and Paul M. Szmurlo to the positions of Vice Presidents, as each has made significant individual strides towards AFG’s continued growth and profitability. As Project... - May 22, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Businesswoman Rayna Wallen Creates She Takes Flight - Sept. 23-27, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Businesswomen, does your Superwoman cape look tattered? She Takes Flight is the answer to restoring your luster. This leadership and empowerment retreat geared to today’s leading community of women, entrepreneurs, executives and busy moms is set for Sept. 23-27 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. - May 22, 2015 - She Takes Flight
2nd Annual Maryland Military and Veteran Women Business Conference
The 2nd Annual Maryland Military and Veteran Women Business Conference will take place on Thursday, June 18th, 2015 from 8AM to 3PM at Morgan State University in the University Student Center. This year's theme is "Expanding Entrepreneurship Opportunities within the Ranks." The conference... - May 21, 2015 - DPN Group, LLC
True Stories-with a Twist-Told Live Without Notes in Unique Port Jefferson Show
Comedy, heart and authenticity are onstage with 4 creative storytellers telling a compelling personal story in the Saturday, June 20 2015 performance of (mostly) TRUE THINGS, at Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St., Port Jefferson, NY, at 7 pm. (mostly) TRUE THINGS features true stories - with a... - May 20, 2015 - Lifestage, Inc
Reviva Labs Breakthrough on Facial Area Wrinkles Being Reported via Media Outlets
A media blitz reporting on a new breakthrough for helping reduce deep wrinkles and skin folds from facial areas at sides of nose to mouth are being undertaken by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J. - May 20, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Enterprising Women Inducts Dr. Patricia Greene Into Its Hall of Fame, Presents Legacy and Advocacy Awards to Women Leaders
Enterprising Women Magazine Recognizes Outstanding Academic, Nonprofit and Business Leaders at Annual Awards Event - May 20, 2015 - Enterprising Women
Dionna Spina Named Construction Group Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
Dionna Spina has joined New Day Underwriting Managers LLC as an account manager within the company’s Construction Group. With nearly 10 years of commercial insurance experience, her responsibilities include working with New Day’s extensive national client base to identify the... - May 18, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Marie Flanigan Interiors Grows Business by 400% and Receives National Recognition
Marie Flanigan, Principal Designer at Marie Flanigan Interiors (MFI), was recognized as a "2015 Rising Star of Design" by Traditional Home magazine for her ability to seamlessly integrate interiors and structure. Marie Flanigan Interiors has thrived as a female owned and operated luxury business in a tumultuous economy, with a growth of over 400 percent in the past three years. - May 18, 2015 - Marie Flanigan Interiors
2015 KOSBE Survey of Women Business Owners and Professional Women
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is asking women throughout the Northeast Tennessee region to complete a short (approximately 3 minute) survey. The survey is especially for women small business owners, entrepreneurial women non-business owners, and... - May 17, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Up Woman Lifestyle VIP Retreat
Up Woman Lifestyle VIP Retreat and Bolder Bigger Braver Mastermind for Women in Business DeLores Pressley is hosting a VIP Retreat and Mastermind Event on May 20-23, 2015 at the Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL. The Up (Undeniably Powerful) Woman... - May 15, 2015 - DeLores Pressley Worldwide
Warady & Davis LLP, Chicago CPAs & Consultants, Again Named a Best Place to Work in Illinois
Warady & Davis LLP, a top 20 Chicago area CPA & Consulting firm, has been recognized for the second year in a row by the Daily Herald Business Ledger in their Best Places to Work in Illinois competition. Among the 31 small companies ranked (15-99 employees), Warady & Davis LLP placed... - May 14, 2015 - Warady & Davis LLP
C-Suite Event Management is an Official Sponsor of The Confidence Factor for Women
The elite professional event management experts of C-Suite Managment Event Management has officially partnered with international business consultant, Carol Sankar, for her upcoming signature event, The Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership on May 29, 2015 in Charlotte, NC. Since the inception... - May 13, 2015 - CSE
Local Resident of 35 Years and Doc of 18 Years to Walk 39 Miles to End Breast Cancer
Local Rancho Palos Verde resident and Downey, CA doctor to Walk 39.3 Breast Cancer-Crushing Miles Set to Participate in Weekend-Long AVON 39 in Santa Barbara, CA on Sept 12-13th. Donna L. Wong, D.O., resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, and Family Physician of Downey, CA will join thousands of women... - May 10, 2015 - Donna L. Wong, D.O., Inc
Barbara A. Laughton Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara A. Laughton of Rochester, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of marketing. About Barbara A. Laughton Ms. Laughton has over 25 years’ experience in the engagement... - May 08, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sandra Bergen Strength Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sandra Bergen Strength of Santa Monica, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment art. About Sandra Bergen Strength Ms. Strength is a self-employed Design Consultant. - May 07, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Banter PR Celebrates Edson Hill’s "Hot List" Accolade
Banter Public Relations celebrates luxury hotel client, Edson Hill’s placement on Condé Nast Traveler’s coveted “Hot List.” One of only 60 new hotels chosen from around the world, Edson Hill is being recognized as one of the best newcomers to the industry. Banter PR... - May 05, 2015 - Banter Public Relations
AFG Group Celebrates 25 Successful Years in Business
AFG Group. Inc., a leading construction program management and relocation services firm has reached its 25th Anniversary. The Firm is recognizing an impressive two and a half successful decades in business – the business of helping owners navigate and solve facility-related challenges. With... - May 05, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Husband and Wife Team Helps Couples Achieve "Wedding Bliss on a Budget"
TurnKey Events Shares Strategies for Conserving Costs During the 2015 Wedding Season and Beyond - May 04, 2015 - Turnkey Events
Dr. Venus Opal Reese of Defy Impossible to Host Atlanta Session on May 3
Black Women Millionaire Mentor Dr. Venus Opal Reese will host a live session on Sunday May 3 in Atlanta from 6-9pm, during which she will share key strategies that fast-tracked her to the million-dollar mark in three years. - May 03, 2015 - Defy Impossible
The Khader Center Celebrates Dina Khader's 25 Years Offering Outstanding Nutrition Consultation in Mt. Kisco, NY, USA
Commitment to Individualized, Integrated Nutrition has Helped Thousands to Better Health - May 01, 2015 - The Khader Group, Inc.
A Small Detail Makes a Big Impression on Wine and Cocktail Drinkers
Stalice Patent Pending concept launch combines style with function and interaction. - April 30, 2015 - Stalice LLC.
Network of Supply Chain Women Announces AWESOME Legendary Leader Award Honorees 2015
AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain, Operations, Management and Education) announces the winners of its 2015 AWESOME Legendary Leadership (ALL) Award. The 2015 honorees are Beth Ford, Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer of Land O’Lakes and Debbie Lentz, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Toys“R”Us, Inc. An award ceremony will take place at the AWESOME women’s supply chain leadership symposium on May 6-7 in New Brunswick, NJ. - April 30, 2015 - DSC Logistics