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.
Seasoned Banker Added to Private Bank of Buckhead Team
Private Bank of Buckhead, which includes Private Bank of Decatur and PrivatePlus Mortgage, has added Marietta resident Karen B. Smith as a Senior Lender. She is based out of Buckhead and will serve clients in Cobb County and across the metro area. - September 17, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Sophie Franken Named President of OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc.
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., a Performance HealthCare Products, Inc. company, today announced the appointment of Sophie Franken as President. Ms. Franken has been the Vice President of the company since August 2014. Her additional responsibilities are effective immediately. “Sophie has... - September 16, 2015 - OnPoint Manufacturing
Women’s Only Fitness Studio Makes Splash at Lakeside Park
An all new fitness studio has arrived in Wakefield MA, bringing women a variety of group exercise classes that are fun, affordable, and effective. - September 16, 2015 - Fitness Balanced LLC
Bright Smiles Family Dentistry Announces Board Appointment of Dr. Joan Malcolm
Bright Smiles Family Dentistry is pleased to announce Dr. Joan Malcolm has been appointed to the National Advisory Council (NAC) on the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). The NAC is described on NHSC’s website as "committed to effectively implementing its mandate to advise the... - September 16, 2015 - Bright Smiles Family Dentistry, LLC.
"Stop Renting Start Saving" - by Sonja Skye Now Available
New book helps investors and renters enter booming housing market - September 16, 2015 - Sonja Skye
Trade Show Emporium: Denver's Premier Trade Show Company Offers Free Seminars and Showroom Appointments
Trade Show Emporium has built a strong legacy on customer service and quality products, which is why they have become a staple in the community of Denver over the last 8 years. Now they have even more to offer with free upcoming seminars, a showroom where clients can preview products before purchase, and free consultation services for anyone who wants to visit and discuss ideas. TSE has built loyal clients all across the United States, and these new additions will only strengthen the product. - September 16, 2015 - Trade Show Emporium
Women Investing in Women DIGITAL Holds a Full House in New York City
Inaugural Powerhouse Networking Lounge (P&L) was focused on bringing together leading executives, entrepreneurs, and investors committed to connecting high-powered women with high-powered capital, and common industry connections delivered in a collaborative, effective and fun new-networking kind of way. Plans are now underway for WIIW DIGITAL P&L's in Beverly Hills, San Francisco, San Diego, Tijuana, and Scottsdale. - September 16, 2015 - Ladies Who Brand
Refugee Crisis: Incentivize Companies to Create Jobs and Welcome More Refugees in America.
Liberti’s home state of Colorado embraces thousands of newly resettled refugees every year, and Liberti is an example of the importance that each state has to actively support social enterprises. Help carry the torch to empower lives with a socially responsible business that not only provides a living wage, but also a chance to share in the profits. - September 11, 2015 - Liberti
NAWRB Brings Women to the Forefront of the Historic Diversity and Inclusion Movement
Last month, the National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) held its 2nd Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA seeking newfound ways of connecting resources and sharing best practices across women’s platforms while bringing women’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) to... - September 11, 2015 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Activist Named to Lead Trinidad Colorado Newspaper
A hippie owned Publishing Company and a social activist unite to enhance lifestyles and the economy in Trinidad Colorado. - September 10, 2015 - The Trinidad Peak and Rag
Lyse W. Moreau Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year (2015)
Lyse W. Moreau of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada has been selected as Professional of the Year 2015 in Apparel by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. Her distinguished career in the apparel industry has qualified her for this honor. - September 09, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Denise Campbell as a VIP Member
Denise Campbell, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Physical Therapy. - September 09, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Springboard Consultancy Becomes a Member of WISE
The Springboard Consultancy (SBC), a UK-based international training company specialising in addressing women's development issues, has become a member of WISE. Following the Finniston Report on the future of engineering in the UK, collaboration between the Engineering Council and the Equal... - September 09, 2015 - The Springboard Consultancy
Lauren Gaige of Restored 316 Launches Pink & Press, a Feminine WordPress Theme Marketplace
Lauren Gaige at Restored 316 LLC today announced the launch of a brand new Feminine WordPress Theme Marketplace. The new Marketplace called Pink & Press appeals to the feminine only market offering a variety of premium theme choices. Customers will be backed by the Pink & Press Promise that assures the quality code and support of each theme made available. - September 08, 2015 - Pink & Press
Wildflower Group Hosts National Celebration of Women in Bloom
National Celebration of Women in Bloom celebrates women navigating divorce and widowhood. Laugh, learn, and be inspired as they honor women everywhere who are thriving following their experience. - September 04, 2015 - Wildflower Group of Kentucky
National Association of Distinguished Professionals Selects Abby Marks Beale as a Distinguished Professional in Her Fields
Abby Marks Beale is featured in the latest edition of the NADP Women of Distinction Magazine - September 04, 2015 - Rev It Up Reading
Wyvonne L. Sitgraves Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wyvonne L. Sitgraves of Hampton, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Wyvonne L. Sitgraves Ms. Sitgraves has over 30 years experience in the education field. As a... - September 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jodie Girsh, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary of I-See Accepted to Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
I-See Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Jodie Girsh has been selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. After a rigorous application process, Jodie Girsh was among a few select business owners chosen to be part of this elite program. - September 02, 2015 - I-SEE, a division of Girsh Alarm Co, Inc
Sharon A. Burt Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon A. Burt of San Diego, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of finance. About Sharon A. Burt Ms. Burt has over 45 years experience in the financial field. She is a senior Plan... - September 02, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
DSC Appoints New Vice President Human Resources
DSC Logistics names Kate Daly as new VP Human Resources with responsibility for organizational and cultural development. Prior to joining DSC, Daly was Vice President, Human Resources, at D&W Fine Pack. - September 01, 2015 - DSC Logistics
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Debra L. Garbutt
Debra L. Garbutt, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has recently been recognized at a Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Business Services. - September 01, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Private Bank of Buckhead Renewed as SBA "Preferred Lender"
The U.S. Small Business Administration has renewed Private Bank of Buckhead’s Preferred Lender Participant status, which streamlines and expedites processes for the bank’s clients. - August 31, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Hickory Homes For Heroes® Lender Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Jamie Harrington for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Asheville Homes For Heroes® Real Estate Agent Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Rowena Patton for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Savannah Homes For Heroes Real Estate Agent Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Lisa Scales for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 31, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Las Vegas Attorney and Business Coach Form Women's Business Council of Southern Nevada
Jennifer Braster and Laura Hess offering networking, business development opportunities to develop strategic alliances among Southern Nevada executives. - August 30, 2015 - Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law
Homes for Heroes® Honors Seven Real Estate Agents and Lenders Who Gave Back to Over 100 Hero Families
National Homes for Heroes program is proud to honor seven affiliates that have given back to over 100 hero families with their prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - August 27, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
From a Barrier Island to Beverly Hills: Chelsea Bond Jewelry® to be Featured at Luxury Celebrity Gift Lounge in Honor of the 2015 Primetime Emmys
Chelsea Bond Jewelry® (www.chelseabondjewelry.com) has been invited to take part in association with The Artisan Group, in an invitation-only luxury celebrity gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on September 18-19, 2015 at an exclusive location in Beverly Hills, California. - August 27, 2015 - Chelsea Bond Jewelry
Launching a Robo-Advisor, CrowdFunding Portal or FinTech Business? Read This First. You'll Launch Quicker If You Do.
In the heart of Silicon Valley in California operates FinTech Associates, a boutique FinTech Engineering & Consulting firm dubbed the "McKinsey equivalent for FinTech" which has taken startups and established Financial Services players from FinTech idea to market solving a major problem given the shortage of engineering talent. But even better, they have experienced FinTech Entrepreneurs that partner with you to launch your Robo-Advisor or Equity CrowdFunding Portal at the speed of a startup. - August 25, 2015 - FinTech School
New Skin Cream Reported to Reduce Nasolabial Fold Lines
Free information re: “smile lines,” the deep lines at sides of nose to mouth (called Nasolabial Folds) is now being offered by one of America’s pioneers in skin-care education. Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., now marking its 42nd year as an authority on skin care, and skin are... - August 25, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Hudson County Offers a Unique Small Business Training Program
Stephanie D. Burroughs, President of StephanieSpeaking LLC is presenting the Procurement Module, part of a free, 12-week course by Hudson County Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise and Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Center for Business & Industry. Learn how to compete for state and local government and public procurement opportunities. The three modules include: Technology, Procurement and Access to Capital. - August 25, 2015 - StephanieSpeaking LLC
Alicia McNair Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Alicia McNair of North Las Vegas, Nevada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of massage therapy. About Alicia McNair Ms. McNair is the Owner of Ali, LLC which provides mobile massage therapy... - August 22, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Chemists and Do-Gooders: the Drunken Chemist is Partnering with Social Enterprise PATHFINDER to Create Jobs for Women in India
TDC, also known as The Drunken Chemist, is an LLC based in Charlotte, NC, that makes handmade, high quality soaps and bath products. TDC has been committed from day one to sourcing sustainable, simple, healthy ingredients. Not only are these handmade products free of toxins and pore clogging chemicals, but the essential oils and natural butters used can actually help calm irritation, balance mood and keep the skin's natural barriers intact. - August 22, 2015 - PATHFINDER
Patti Massey, President & Founder, MYCA:Group Accepted to Babson College / Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
MYCA:Group President & Founder, Patti Massey has been selected to participate in the 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Babson College for the Fall 2015 session. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is a public-private partnership designed to unlock the growth and job-creation... - August 21, 2015 - MYCA:Learning
Company Founded by Former NASA Executive Lands Their 8(a) Certification
Muse Technologies, Inc., a woman owned small business (WOSB), founded by former CIO of NASA, Linda Cureton, has been certified as a participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program. Muse delivers transformation and IT consulting services that bring... - August 20, 2015 - Muse Technologies, Inc.
Empowered Lab Owner Organizes First Meeting of PhXX Forward to Help Women Business Owners
Members of Phoenix groups will collaborate to help women business owners and their second meeting is scheduled for Sept. 11. - August 20, 2015 - Empowered Lab Communications
State of the Cloud Report Released by the Cloud Era Institute
The Cloud Era Institute is a research and learning organization for managers. Founded in 2014 by president and revenue coach Kristin Zhivago, author of Roadmap to Revenue: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy, and CEO Joe Mckenna, who, as the president of a background check company, used cloud-based technologies to increase revenue and cut costs. Both founders have been providing custom instruction to companies wishing to take full advantage of the power of the cloud. - August 19, 2015 - Cloud Era Institute
Center for Executive Excellence (CEE) Announces Launch of Innovative Website Tailored to Its Clients
New website enhances user experience with fresh and highly responsive design and interactive menu for solving current business challenges. - August 19, 2015 - Center for Executive Excellence
Linda Kaye Hartwig Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Kaye Hartwig of Wyoming, Michigan has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Linda Kaye Hartwig Ms. Hartwig has almost 40 years... - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Judy C. Magness Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Judy C. Magness of Bemidji, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Judy C. Magness Ms. Magness has over 23 years experience as a School Counselor. She is a Senior... - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Irene N. Kotsakis
Irene N. Kotsakis, of Whitestone, New York, 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 Bookkeeping Services. - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Wildflower Group Hosts National Celebration of Women in Bloom
National Celebration of Women in Bloom celebrates women navigating divorce and widowhood. Laugh, learn, and be inspired as we honor women everywhere who are thriving following their experience. - August 18, 2015 - Wildflower Group
Take Control - AutoSMARTz the First Mobile "Customer Centric" Vehicle Bidding "Just In Time Service" Platform, Generating Leads for Vehicle, Automotive, Sports & Leisure
Generating Leads for Vehicle, Automotive, Sports & Leisure Vehicle Product & Service Providers; Created by Woman Made For All - August 17, 2015 - ViberTEX, Inc.
Sept. 9 NAWBO Meeting to Feature Leaders of Valley's Top Women's Business Groups for Panel Discussion
Panel members will address topics such as why Phoenix will benefit from women's economic advancement and the value of collaboration. - August 16, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Professional of the Year 2015, Annie Corrine Bailey, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Annie Corrine Bailey of Fairbanks, Alaska, was selected as Professional of the Year 2015 in Real Estate Construction by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. She is now being honored with the Roundtable membership for 2015. - August 14, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Thimblepress® to Showcase at NY NOW Market
Design and letterpress studio showcasing 2015 products and full line at NY NOW Lifestyle + Gift Market - August 14, 2015 - Thimblepress®
Badger Truck Center Appoints Cheryl Klein as Marketing Coordinator
Badger Truck Center, a family owned commercial truck dealership, has announced the appointment of Cheryl Klein as Marketing Coordinator. Based out of Milwaukee, Klein will handle many different aspects of Badger Truck’s continuing market development. “We are excited to have Cheryl join... - August 12, 2015 - Badger Truck Center
Everbrite, LLC Names Dinah Baehring as Indoor Product Sales Account Executive
Everbrite, LLC, a longtime industry leader in the manufacturing of custom branded POS (Point of Sale) signs and displays, is proud to announce Dinah Baehring as Indoor Product Sales Account Executive. “I am very pleased to announce that Dinah Baehring has accepted the newly formed position... - August 11, 2015 - Everbrite LLC
The 2015 State of Digital Marketing in Associations Report is Now Available
HighRoad Solution, the only digital agency focused exclusively on associations to offer email, automation and inbound marketing services announced the launch of their 2015 State of Digital Marketing in Associations study. The new report was released at the American Society of Association... - August 10, 2015 - HighRoad Solution
Janet Larson Meyer Joins The 990 Company as Senior Vice President of Marketing
Janet Larson Meyer, former Vice President of Marketing for Magnus Title Agency, has joined The 990 Company as Senior Vice President of Marketing. An accomplished sales leader, motivational speaker, published author, team builder, negotiator, and communicator, Janet has built a stellar reputation in... - August 07, 2015 - The 990 Company