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.
Aon Hewitt Announces New Associate Partner in San Diego
Aon Hewitt is making a significant investment in expanding its presence in the San Diego area through the appointment of Alicia Shevetone to the position of Associate Partner and Key Account Executive. - October 20, 2014 - Aon Hewit
Elvenia Dykes Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elvenia Dykes of North Chesterfield, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Elvenia Dykes Ms. Dykes has over 10 years experience in the construction field. She is... - October 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Women Business Leaders to Relate Inspiring Stories at Nov. 7 WEF Scholarship Breakfast
Four dynamic, local, women business leaders will share their inspiring stories at the “Creating Fearless Leaders” Scholarship Breakfast on Nov. 7 from 7-9 a.m. The event will be held at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center and is presented by the Women’s Enterprise Foundation (WEF). - October 16, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
Coaching Never Looked so Good: Popular Television Personality Von Decarlo Coaches for Both Sports and Relationships
Beautiful television personality Von Decarlo, Relationship Expert and Comedian on Centric TV's "According To Him And Her" and a veteran of FOX's sexy reality tv show "Temptation Island" is the epitome of a multi-tasker. This New York lovely wears several hats (actress/singer/comedian/writer/producer) and juggles her projects effortlessly. - October 15, 2014 - Von Decarlo
Texas Self Storage Association Holds Annual Conference in Fort Worth
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on Oct. 26 - 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The opening keynote is Scott Klososky, thought leader, author and entrepreneur. Dean Jernigan, former CEO of CubeSmart and Storage USA, will share his best advice from his 30-year self-storage journey. The conference features five tracks, How-to Tech Talks, a trade show with top suppliers, manager-specific training and special sessions for owners and developers. - October 15, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
American Advisory Services Reveals That Requirements for Better Oversight Leads to Increase Outsourcing of Compliance Functions
American Advisory Services explained the trend is becoming the new normal in the securities industry as exams and inquiries by regulators like FINRA and the SEC are becoming more about accountability of executives and about the depth of information a firm can provide. According to Haag, many firms do not have the resources and personnel to keep with regulatory changes, presenting risk to investment firms and brokerage houses. - October 15, 2014 - American Advisory Services
HastonWilliams, LLC Announces Ownership Change
HastonWilliams, LLC Announces Ownership Changes. - October 14, 2014 - HastonWilliams
Beauty Trend: CC Cushion – a Must-Have Make-Up Item for Fall 2014
The popularity of CC Cushion will continue to increase. Consumers who like light to medium coverage, but have found it cumbersome to use a foundation brush or other applicators to apply base makeup will find CC Cushion very pleasurable to use. This Fall, Dr. G brand will introduce a darker color CC Cushion to compliment those who like an even more natural look. - October 14, 2014 - MD SKIN
Gainesville Interior Designer Lori Evans, Associate ASID, Wins Two Prestigious Interior Design Awards
Gainesville Interior Designer Lori Evans, co-owner of Evans Construction and Design, recently won two awards from the American Society of Interior Designers in the 2014 Annual ASID Design Competition. The award-winning project is a Master Bath located in a Gainesville, Florida private residence. - October 12, 2014 - Evans Construction & Design
NAWBO Phoenix Strategic Connections Expo, Monthly Meeting is Nov. 12
Attendees for the Nov. 12 NAWBO luncheon can visit vendor tables and make connections through facilitated networking. - October 11, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
elements® Fitness Opens First Las Vegas Facility
Miami Beach based elements® fitness has opened it's most recent outpost in Las Vegas, Nevada. The popular fitness and lifestyle brand, designed for women, plans to deliver a mix of fitness, spa, and lifestyle services to service a growing demand for expanded niche fitness offerings in the market. - October 10, 2014 - elements®
Two Local Mothers Launch New Website for Their Unique Company, Creative Countdown, LLC
Company Offering the Only Fully Customizable Countdown Calendar Available for Sale Launches New Website. - October 10, 2014 - Creative Countdown, LLC
T.R. Threston Finalist for a 2014 Women in Business Stevie Award®
T.R. Threston, Founder and C.E.O. of World Guide Publishing® , has been selected as a finalist for a "2014 Women in Business" Stevie Award® in the category of Female Entrepreneur of the Year. - October 10, 2014 - World Guide Publishing
Alicia Landa Has Been Selected by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year for 2014
Alicia Landa of Miami, Florida, has been recognized for her accomplishments in the field of Food Manufacturing and Distribution by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2014. - October 09, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Susie Marchini with Special Times Square Appearance
Susie Marchini, of South Lake Tahoe, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Publishing. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Marchini‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on October 15th, 2014. - October 09, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Kristi Langemo Selected for Allergan’s Brilliant Distinctions National Advisory Board
Kristi Langemo Among Cosmetic Practice Business Leaders Selected to Sit on Allergan’s 2014 Brilliant Distinctions Advisory Board. - October 09, 2014 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group CEO Regina Mixon Bates Receives the Outstanding Achievement Award from Atlanta Business League
Leader in Medical Practice Management and Education receives the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award. - October 08, 2014 - The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group
BalanceDiet Announces the BalanceDiet Institute in Miami
The BalanceDiet Company has announced the establishment of the BalanceDiet institute in Key Biscayne, a multi-disciplinary lifestyle and research facility, serving as a research and training center for its fast-growing nutrition and weight loss brand. - October 06, 2014 - elements®
Barbara Corcoran, Real Estate Mogul and Shark Tank Star, Endorses Seth Campbell with the Five Doors Network at Keller Williams Realty
Watch "Shark Tank" for a brand new commercial featuring Seth Campbell from Keller Williams Realty and Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank. - October 06, 2014 - Seth Campbell Realty Group of the Five Doors Network at Keller Williams Realty
Nekeda Newell Hall Joins Shoes That Fit as Director of Corporate Engagement
Entertainment and Footwear Executive Joins Shoes That Fit to Help Provide Shoes to Kids in Need. - October 04, 2014 - Shoes That Fit
Epiphanies Inc., SNHU to Host NH's Biggest Digital Marketing Conference
Epiphanies, Inc., in partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, Constant Contact, and Flock Marketing, presents 6th annual "A-Ha!" Summit, Thurs. 11/13/14. Theme: “Dare. Play. Breakthrough.” Live in Manchester, NH, online anywhere, anytime via Digital Pass. Register now at http://AhaSummit.com! - October 03, 2014 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Fire Up Your Creativity with SPY (NYC Spark Your Creativity)
NYC Spark Your Creativity (SPY) is photographer Roberta Fineberg's experiential adventure hosting 99 photo workshops in NYC to boost creativity in over 500 participants of all ages, backgrounds, career paths, and from all over the world. SPY has reached its goal of 99 workshops - now at #103 and counting. SPY is launching customized group and private sessions. - October 03, 2014 - NYC Spark Your Creativity (SPY)
Bethany Garrity of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Speak During the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo
Bethany Garrity, Director of Fitness Management at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) has been invited to speak at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo which will be held October 19-22, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. NIFS is a leader in the fitness industry and provides corporate... - October 03, 2014 - NIFS
Bethany Garrity of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport Will Speak During the Indiana Employee Health and Wellness Summit
Bethany Garrity, Director of Corporate Fitness Management at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) has been invited to speak at the Indiana Employee Health and Wellness Summit which will be held October 7-8, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NIFS is a leader in the fitness industry and... - October 03, 2014 - NIFS
Women Talk Business in North Shropshire
A new Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) business meeting has just been launched in Oswestry, North Shropshire by Barbara Steadman, owner of online store Another Gorgeous Day which sells personalised wall plaques. WiRE is the dynamic UK networking and business club for rural women in business. WiRE... - October 03, 2014 - Another Gorgeous Day
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Public Relations 101 Class to Take Place at General Assembly in NYC on October 15th
Veteran publicist and journalist Allison Kugel will teach General Assembly’s first-ever public relations class, titled “Public Relations 101,” at GA’s NYC location on October 15, 2014. - October 01, 2014 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
BDA Wins 2014 Large Transaction of the Year Award from the Turnaround Management Association
Business Development Asia has been awarded the 2014 Transaction of the Year – Large Company Award by the TMA (Turnaround Management Association) for its work for AgFeed. The transaction involved the divestiture, in bankruptcy, of AgFeed Industries Inc’s US and China operations in two... - October 01, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
City Gate Property Group is on the Horizon
Two top notch women in the real estate industry transition from executive employees to property management moguls. City Gate Property Group is a full-service, multi-family management company that provides services that include: Accounting, Record Keeping, Marketing and Advertising, IT, Acquisitions Consulting, Construction Management, Due Diligence, and Software technology. All of which is geared to maximize value for City Gate clients, customers, and team members. - September 30, 2014 - City Gate Property Group
DUECO Inc. Promotes Two and Hires Two Team Members
DUECO, Inc., a woman-owned business and the largest independently owned provider of Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks and cranes in North America, announces the following promotions: Bobbie Slater has been promoted to the newly created role of Sales & Production Support... - September 30, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
AFG Group Participates in GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program
AFG Group, Inc. recently joined GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program as a Mentor to the Protégé firm, VYD and Associates (VYD). The General Services Administration’s program focuses on encouraging subcontractor partnering relationships and fostering small business growth. - September 30, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Kim Vincent Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Kim Vincent has joined New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, as an account manager responsible for fulfilling the product and information needs of the company’s... - September 30, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
XIOSS CEO Susie Galyardt Elected to Greater Women’s Business Council Board
XIOSS Chief Executive Officer and Founder Susie Galyardt has been elected to serve on the Board of the Greater Women's Business Council (GWBC®). The Council is at the forefront of redefining women business enterprises. It strives to enhance the competitive value of women business enterprises... - September 30, 2014 - XIOSS
Cáserez Reveals Its Spring/Summer 2015 Collection, "To Pablo;" a Mix of Art and Science
Made-to-order, one-of-a-kind designs are produced with the latest technology available to the fashion industry. - September 29, 2014 - Caserez
NAWBO's Oct. 8 Meeting to Focus on Personal Image, Fashion Feng Shui
Attendees at the Oct. 8 meeting of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Phoenix Chapter will learn how to “Employ Your Personal Energies to Transform Your Personal Branding.” During the luncheon meeting, three NAWBO members will be transformed through a custom image... - September 28, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
Nathan Clark of the Nathan Clark Team Side-by-Side with Real Estate Magnate Barbara Corcoran
Nathan Clark of the Nathan Clark Team side-by-side with real estate magnate Barbara Corcoran on ABC's Hit Show Shark Tank. - September 26, 2014 - Nathan Clark and associates
elements® Fitness Announces Flagship Brickell Location in Miami
In a growing trend, Miami developers are beefing up competition and raising the stakes with nationally branded and top tier amenities offered within their buildings. Shortly after Related Companies announced the "equinox® lifestyle" at Brickell Heights, fitness and lifestyle brand elements® has now joined the mix announcing site selection for a flagship location within a tower, adding to DGB now entering the fray at Southeast Financial Center. - September 25, 2014 - elements®
The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group and CEO Regina Mixon Bates Sponsors the Red Hearts Community Service Project with the National Black MBA – Atlanta Chapter
Leader in Medical Practice Management and Education sponsors in part the NBMBAA- Atlanta Chapter Red Hearts Community Service Project. - September 25, 2014 - The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group
Two Companies Team Up to Promote Oral Health, One Dental Home at a Time
Edie Higby, founder of The Tooth Fairy Company and creator/author of the dental passport for kids and a children's book series about the adventures of Tooth Fairy has just joined forces as the Director of Marketing and Communications for The Dental Press, a company offering professional custom designed print newsletters for dental offices. Together they hope to promote oral health care in America one dental home at a time. - September 24, 2014 - The Dental Press, Inc
Texas Self Storage Association Announces Board Officers for 2014-2015
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2014-2015. The new board members and officers begin their term on October 1 and will be introduced at the TSSA Big Ideas in Storage Annual Conference scheduled for October 26 – 28 in Fort Worth. - September 24, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
New Podcast, Beyond the Business Suit, Uncovers the Secret Weapons of Successful Women
Today Kailei Carr announces that the Beyond the Business Suit podcast is now available for download on iTunes (http://bit.ly/beyondtheBS). Beyond the Business Suit is a podcast focused on personal branding, professional development and leadership and hosted by personal branding consultant and... - September 24, 2014 - Kailei Carr
Rosie Releases "Situation Zane – "Autism Who Knew?"
Caribbean-American Autism advocate and proud mother Rosanne Small-Morgan has released her new book, “Situation Zane – Autism who knew?” to the masses. This new book aims to spark a real conversation and open the lines of communication and respect for the families and individuals... - September 22, 2014 - Situation Zane. Autism- who knew?
Scribendi.com President Named in 2014 Profit W100 Rankings
Chandra Clarke is one of Canada's top female entrepreneurs. - September 19, 2014 - Scribendi
SwingAway Sports Products, Inc - Signs Fastpitch Softball Icon Jennie Finch to a Multi-Year Contract
SwingAway Sports Products, Inc., has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with fast pitch softball superstar, Jennie Finch. The All- American and Olympic Gold medalist, described by Time Magazine as the “Most Famous Softball Player in History,” joins SwingAway to launch the new Softball Division. - September 17, 2014 - SwingAway Sports Products, Inc
New: Aging Lines at Nose & Mouth ("nasolabial Folds") Can be Dramatically Improved
Now, both women and men can utilize a skin cream that can help lessen these deep “folds” and lines from the side of the nose to corners of the mouth. The skin care breakthrough was developed by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., a 40-year-old firm noted for its many skin-care “firsts.” It’s a skin cream called “Reviva Labs Nasolabial Fold + Multi-Peptide Cream.” - September 17, 2014 - Reviva Labs
DUECO Inc. Recognized with Healthiest Employer Award
Selection Based on Comprehensive Wellness Program - September 15, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Israeli Company is Taking the Challenge in Countries Defined as High Risk for Travellers
A team of security experts from Israel is providing special security services for business delegations travelling to Brazil, Israel and Latin America as well as families and authorities. GA, Global Advising , which was set up by Ronen Ben Efraim, Uri Sade, and Yoram Shvartz, has enjoyed growth over the last two years and is now regarded by many as one of the leaders in security consulting services in Brazil. The company was founded in Israel. - September 13, 2014 - GA, Global Advising
NAWBO's Oct. 8 Meeting to Focus on Personal Image
During the Oct. 8 luncheon presentation, three NAWBO members will be transformed through a custom image consultation with Debra Davenport, president of Davenport Public Relations. - September 13, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
Vanessa Coppes and Lynette Barbieri to Share Business Building Tips with Women at ETTM's 360 The Power of Connections Business & Personal Development Conference
Vanessa Coppes and Lynette Barbieri, founders of ETTM, announce their next live event, The Power of Connections Business & Personal Development Conference, a 2-day conference intended for women interested in building their business and living life holistically. The two-day conference will kick... - September 12, 2014 - Carol Mortarotti
NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Reveals “What Women Can Do to Get Beyond Debt Sales Pitches"
Elaine F. Marshall featured speaker at the Women's Power Networking Power Lunch September 12, 2014 in Raleigh. Topic: "Discover Clout: What's in your Pocketbook? - September 12, 2014 - Women's Power Networking