Women in Business News
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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
Clearing Complexion with Award-Winning Oceana Facial Mask
The Oceana Facial Mask, from the Aesthetics Unique division of Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., has been selected as an “Award Winning Product” by the American Spa magazine. American Spa’s features include information on products for skin care and wellness. The Oceana Facial Mask... - April 30, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Morton Capital Management Recognizes Santa Barbara's Teri Gabrielsen, Warrior for Girls’ Education, First Honoree in "Women Making Waves Campaign"
Morton Capital Management has partnered with Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine, luxury Montecito boutique Allora by Laura, and Shine Blow Dry Bar to produce bimonthly fashion spreads over the course of a 12-month period that profile Santa Barbara women “making waves” around the world and locally. Representing a diversity of backgrounds and experience, each woman featured will embody the courageous pursuit of challenging the status quo and creating positive social change. - April 30, 2015 - Morton Capital Management
How This American Entrepreneur is Changing the Way People Eat in China, One Smoothie at a Time
Lizzy’s All Natural is Shanghai’s first superfood smoothie company founded by an American entrepreneur and health coach. Lizzy’s is on a mission to bring healthy food options and nutrition education to China. With two weeks left to reach their goal, the company is working to raise funds for their flagship shop using Kickstarter, an innovative crowd-funding approach. - April 29, 2015 - Lizzy's All Natural
Aida Cosmetics Introduces International Re-Launch of Confidence and Glamour Campaign
Aida Cosmetics, known for their amazing colors and enhancing make-up, is proud to unveil the international re-launch of their Confidence and Glamour campaign. Aida Cosmetics introduced the Confidence and Glamour campaign, featuring Chenese Lewis, with the purpose of celebrating plus size beauty in... - April 29, 2015 - Aida Cosmetics
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy Selected as First Finnish Company to Present at Cavendish Global
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy, an upcoming biopharmaceutical manufacturing company for biosimilars and therapeutic peptides, announced today that it has been selected to present at the Cavendish Global Health Impact Forum taking place 10th - 14th May in La Jolla, California, USA. The purpose... - April 28, 2015 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
Nationally Renowned Seniors Real Estate Advocate, Author and Educator, Returns to Oklahoma City Roots
Mature Moves Oklahoma City Real Estate Group Demonstrates a Distinct Focus on the Transition Needs and Aging in Place Goals of Older Adults - April 28, 2015 - Seniors Real Estate Institute
Vigilant PPS to Provide Personal Alarms to College Bookstores for Resale to Students Nationwide
For the first time ever, Vigilant will make the #1 best selling line of personal alarms available to colleges and universities nationwide, just in time for back to school. - April 28, 2015 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
Patricia Arquette, Multiple Award Winning Actor and Humanitarian, to Lead a Stellar Line Up of Speakers at 21st Annual Women in Technology Summit
WIWI (Women in Technology International), the leading global business organization for women in technology with more than 150,000 members worldwide, announced today its keynote speakers and session topics for its 21st Annual Summit. - April 24, 2015 - topseos.com
The Lupus Alliance of Long Island/Queens Names Patricia D'Accolti Executive Director
The Lupus Alliance of Long Island/Queens has selected their new Executive Director. - April 24, 2015 - Lupus Alliance of LIQ
"Numberphobic" Named Best Business Book 2015
"Accounting for the Numberphobic" by Dawn Fotopulos (AMACOM Books) wins Best Business Book 2015. Disney artist, Ron Bucalo, makes accounting funny. This book is on a mission to double small business survival rates. A must read for creatives, marketing and sales people starting or running a business. - April 23, 2015 - DF Consulting, Inc.
INDERMICA Skin Care Products Are Now Available at LEED Certified Epi Center MedSpa
Consumers are becoming connoisseurs of beauty products; looking for effective formulas with paraben free ingredients - April 23, 2015 - Indermica
DSI Warehouse Inc. ISO 9001 Certification
Successfully Completes ISO 9001-2008 / No Design Certification - April 22, 2015 - DSI Warehouse Inc.
The Confidence Factor for Women is Back in Charlotte, NC for 2015
An intimate gathering of high caliber women to discuss issues for elevating their business with confidence. - April 22, 2015 - CSE
Stay at Home Mom's Funny New YouTube Web Series "No Sleep Till 18" Portrays the Unglamorous Side of Parenting Missing in Entertainment
"Parenthood Is A Moterf@#*!>” the tagline of "No Sleep Till 18" is the essence of Filmmaker/Mom Resmine Atis' humorous YouTube web series, a fresh voice in entertainment. - April 21, 2015 - No Sleep Till 18
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute to Benefit from The Art of Collaboration
On Friday May 1st at 6pm art, fashion, and music will collide in the tropical oasis of Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas. Guests will be introduced to various expressions of art: lolahSoul wearable art Jewelry, artisanal gourmet iced tea by Stacy Stern Tea, Start to Paint, the new luxury villas at Crane’s and the GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute. For one night only, this collaboration provides guests the opportunity to experience, purchase and create art for a great cause. - April 21, 2015 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
DSI Warehouse Inc. Meets Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Standards
DSI Warehouse Inc. Receives the National Women's Business Enterprise Certification - April 21, 2015 - DSI Warehouse Inc.
Wellness/Fitness/Holistic Life Coach Suzanne Taylor-King to Open Wellness Center in Downtown Marlton NJ
Taylor'd Wellness Center to open in Marlton NJ. An environment for wellness is now in Marlton NJ. Massage, Aromatherapy, Holistic Life Coaching, Weight Loss, Seminars, and natural health alternatives. Complete body/life transformations are their specialty. - April 17, 2015 - Taylor'd Wellness LLC
Six Steps to Building Your Business Empire is Topic for May 13 NAWBO Meeting
Allison Maslan will share her Six-Step Strategy at the May 13 luncheon meeting. - April 17, 2015 - NAWBO Phoenix
Lueur Dorèe San Francisco Bay Area Boutique Now Offers Hands on Training on Eyelash Extensions, Eyebrow Extensions, Threading, Airbrush Tanning and Distributors Program
Lueur Dorèe Announces certified trainers/Distributors to their list of services. - April 16, 2015 - Lueur Doree
If You Have Lupus and Need Support, Join the Lupus Alliance of Long Island/Queens; New Support Group Program and "Emerge from the Cocoon of Lupus"
Emerge from the Cocoon of Lupus is the Lupus Alliance of LIQ's New Updated Support Group. - April 16, 2015 - Lupus Alliance of LIQ
Elaine F. McConkey Selected as the Featured Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional Spotlight
Elaine F. McConkey, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been selected as the featured member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional Spotlight. This special recognition is in honor of her outstanding accomplishments and achievements in the Utility field. - April 15, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
iGrad-PYFF Financial Literacy Curriculum Wins "Education Program of the Year"
"Your Financial Mastery" - the flipped classroom, financial literacy education curriculum developed by iGrad and Pay Your Family First - received the prestigious Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for 2015 “Education Program of the Year” from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - April 13, 2015 - iGrad
The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group CEO Regina Mixon Bates Receives the Healthcare Consulting ~ Superstar Award
The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group Seminars and Office Solutions® is pleased to announce that CEO, Regina Mixon Bates will receive the Healthcare Consulting ~ Superstar Award for her work in helping physicians overcome the business challenges they face on a daily basis. This prestigious... - April 11, 2015 - The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group
Network of Supply Chain Women Executives to Hold Symposium May 6-7
Registration is now open for the third annual AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain, Operations, Management and Education) women’s supply chain leadership symposium taking place at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ. The conference is co-chaired by AWESOME founder Ann Drake, CEO of DSC Logistics and Kathryn Wengel, vice president of Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain (JJSC). - April 09, 2015 - DSC Logistics
Humanitarian Award to Reviva Labs
A major humanitarian recognition was made to Reviva Labs, Inc., and its founder/president Stephen Strassler recently. The award was from the prestigious Chapel of the Four Chaplains, a national known non-denominational non-profit that advocates tolerance and cultural harmony for all... - April 09, 2015 - Reviva Labs
Dawn Leger, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dawn Leger, Ph.D., of Bristol, Connecticut has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of grant writing. About Dawn Leger, Ph.D. Dr. Leger has more than 20 years of experience in grant writing and... - April 09, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Bella Shaye Jewelry a Direct Sales Company Has Announced Carolina Maldonado as VIP Independent Business Owner for April 2015
Bella Shaye is proud to announce Carolina Maldonado of Norwalk, CT as the VIP Business Owner for April 2015 and honored to have Carolina as important part of the Bella Shaye Team. - April 08, 2015 - Bella Shaye Fine Fashion Jewelry
elements fitness Names JoAnna Tuttle President
Former 24 Hour Fitness Executive takes reigns at growing women’s health club brand. - April 07, 2015 - elements®
Lynda Ireland, Former President & CEO of the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, Has Died
Lynda Ireland, one of the nation’s leading supplier diversity advocates, assisted thousands of African-American, Asian-American and Hispanic American business-owners in securing major corporate contracts. Her April 2 funeral was officiated by Rev. Hilton O. Smith, senior vice president of community affairs at Turner Construction and The Council’s former chairman. - April 06, 2015 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
One of the Missions of Total Alignment Partners is to Support and Empower Professional and Executive Women in Central Florida
Belinda MJ Brown, COO of Total Alignment Partners and Women Success Expert will co-host a powerful event for women April 17th to 19th 2015 in St Pete, FL. The conference-retreat, titled Let It Go and Be Authentically You, will focus on helping professional women re-energize and re-connect with themselves while surrounded by like-minded women. - April 04, 2015 - Total Alignment Partners
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa Announces Hair Restoration Division
Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa located in northwest suburbs of Illinois has recently launched a new division of business, Hair Restoration. The Ritacca name has been successfully branded for over 15 years with Cosmetic Surgery and medical spa services. With Hair Restoration as a specialty,... - April 04, 2015 - Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa
Small Business Owner & Designer Pitches Online to Raise Funds Independently
Angela Brasington, entrepreneur and designer turns to Kickstarter for her latest endeavor, Anjé, a boutique ready to wear collection made in America that clothes the homeless when her customers clothe themselves. With just 30 days to fund, every day and every dollar counts. - April 04, 2015 - Anje Studios, LLC
Italian Wedding Planner Transforms American Couples' Dreams Into Realities
Tara Coppola Fontana, Italian wedding planner, stylist, and designer, missions her talent and expertise into providing American couples' the opportunity to have an unforgettable wedding in breathtaking Italy. With a team of specialized artists and strong partnerships with Italian vendors, Tara Coppola Fontana creates timeless Tuscan weddings, developing everlasting memories for both the bride and groom. - April 01, 2015 - Under the Tuscan Sun