Women in Business News
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TFI Envision, Inc. WBDC Bronze Sponsor
The WBDC’s 2014 13th Annual Business Breakfast will take place on November 13th at the Stamford Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Stamford, CT. TFI Envision, Inc. will be a Bronze Sponsor. Recognized as Connecticut’s premier forum championing entrepreneurial women, and their... - September 11, 2014 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Global Facility Management & Construction Hires Jaime Trujillo as Sales Manager
Global Facility Management & Construction is thrilled to welcome Jaime Trujillo to their sales team. In his new role as sales manager, Jaime will be instrumental in developing new business and expanding existing accounts. Jaime brings a great deal of experience having worked in the facility... - September 10, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Megan Driscoll, CEO of PharmaLogics Recruiting Becomes 1 of Only 750 Other Female CEO’s on the 2014 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Ranked No. 2077 with a Three-Year Sales Growth of 193% - September 10, 2014 - PharmaLogics Recruiting
Alonus Fitness Wear Launches Kickstarter This Week
Momprenuer and new designer, Shawn Childers, launches revolutionary fitness clothing line created to "get behind every great woman." - September 10, 2014 - Alonus Wear
WRITECOVERY Creates Ambassador Program to Acknowledge Those Who Support a Mission of Recovery
WRITECOVERY, Inc. has created an ambassador program designed to acknowledge those who support a mission of recovery for those with personal challenges - September 09, 2014 - WRITECOVERY, INC.
MAX Technical Training Owner is Named a 2014 Woman of Influence
Denise Bartick, Owner of MAX Technical Training Inc., MAE Consulting Inc., and TrueNorth LLC was among 30 honorees awarded the 2014 Women of Influence award by LEAD magazine on August 20th. The award gives praise and recognition to Greater Cincinnati women who have dedicated themselves to bettering... - September 05, 2014 - MAX Technical Training
Sept. 10 NAWBO Meeting to Focus on Best Practices of Effective Leadership
A panel of experts will share best practices of effective leadership at the Sept. 10 meeting of the Phoenix Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The event takes place at the Phoenix County Club (2901 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, 85012)... - September 04, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
Woman Entrepreneur for Modesty4Me.com Provides a Solution for Modest Women with and Online Store for High Neckline Camis That Cover the Chest and do Not Show Cleavage
The story tell about a Texas woman, Cindy Fowler, who discovered a niche market in modest clothing. Ms. Fowler used her retirement funds to start a business, Modesty4me.com. She bought a website and hired a production manager in Dallas, who makes her high neck line camis. Her first production run was of 1,000 high neckline camisoles in 2011. She has now had over 2500 orders from all over the world. Ms Fowler also is a costume designer, a face painter and volunteers with CASA. - September 01, 2014 - Modesty4Me
Tampa Bay Business Journal 2014 BusinessWoman of the Year Awards Winners Announced
The Tampa Bay Business Journal revealed the winners for the 2014 BusinessWoman of the Year Awards on Friday, August 22nd. The awards ceremony was held at the Hilton Downtown Tampa. There were nine categories: Business Services, Entrepreneur, Financial Services, Government, Health and Wellness, Legal Services, Nonprofit/Social Services, Technology and Young. - August 30, 2014 - Tampa Bay Business Journal
Inc. Magazine Ranks ReEmployAbility, Inc. on Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies
ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of specialty early return-to-work (RTW) services and transitional employment programs, is named as an honoree on Inc. Magazine’s 2014 Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. The company debuted on the magazine’s... - August 28, 2014 - ReEmployAbility
Giving Diapers, Giving Hope Names New Executive Director
Giving Diapers, Giving Hope names Kim Rosas as Executive Director and Maria Moser as Director of Operations. GDGH is a not-for-profit cloth diaper lending service that has helped over 600 families since 2011. - August 28, 2014 - Giving Diapers, Giving Hope
Six Decades of Painting: A Retrospective of Artist Hilda Green Demsky
On Saturday, October 25, Hilda Green Demsky, a Fulbright Fellow, recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts grant and winner of the Andy Warhol Visual Arts Residency, will be having a Retrospective of her six decades of painting. Her book, Hilda Green Demsky, The Flow of the Artist's Life and Work, containing her biography and more than 100 color photographs of her paintings, will accompany this exhibition will be available on Amazon.com. - August 26, 2014 - Hilda Green Demsky
Slate Rock Safety Certified as a Women-Owned Enterprise by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council
Slate Rock Safety, LLC, an ecommerce retailer and distributor of safety apparel specializing in flame resistant (FR) clothing, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). - August 26, 2014 - Slate Rock Safety
The Women’s Small Business Accelerator (WSBA) Hosts Its Annual "Starting the Conversation" Gala with Special Keynote from Dr. Marianne Cooper of “Lean In” Fame
Event Celebrates the WSBA's Second Anniversary and National Women’s Small Business Month. - August 23, 2014 - WSBA Ohio
Global Facility Management & Construction Recognized on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Global Facility Management & Construction has been recognized by Inc. magazine on their Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The annual list features the fastest-growing private companies based on percentage revenue growth when comparing 2010 to... - August 22, 2014 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Weekend Retreat for Professional Women: Renew, Refocus, Reignite
A Transformational Experience for professional women--take an entire weekend just for yourself to learn new skills and ideas, reflect and refocus on what's most important, and connect with the energy and support of a small group of like-minded women at the Weekend Retreat For Professional Women, October 24th-26th, 2014 at the Norwich Inn & Spa. Facilitated by noted expert on professional women, Betsy Ross, LICSW, CGP. Visit: BetsyRossCoaching.com/retreat for more info and to register. - August 22, 2014 - Betsy Ross Coaching
Drury Design Team Welcomes New Kitchen and Bath Designer, Kelly Stewart, CMKBD
Kelly Stewart, CMKBD, Drury Design’s newest designer has designed kitchens in historic homes dating back to the 17th century; in iconic buildings like Willis Tower, Watergate and Chicago’s Merchandise Mart; and in homes by famous architects like David Adler, Stamford White, and Mies Van Der Rohe. - August 20, 2014 - Drury Design
The Valder Beebe Show, Television Brand Interviews WEtv The Braxton Family Values
The Valder Beebe Show, television brand interviews WEtv The Braxtons Family Values sisters;, Traci, Trina and Towanda Braxton discuss their drama of the new reality show season. - August 20, 2014 - PIP Productions
AFG Group is Recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM-PM Firm
AFG Group was listed on ENR's national ranking of 2014 Top 100 Construction Management / Program Management Firms. Having received 7 major awards so far this year, the company’s accelerated growth and business expansion is receiving recognition from engineering and construction industry leaders. - August 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Dianna M. Johnson Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dianna M. Johnson of Mesa, Arizona has been inducted into the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Roundtable 2015 for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Roofing. - August 19, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
April L. Price Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
April L. Price of Jemison, Alabama has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in local government. About April L. Price Ms. Price is the Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of Wilton, Alabama. She is... - August 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Gloria Larkin Interviewed on Women Owned Businesses on Government Contracting Weekly Television Show
Government Contracting Weekly highlights Women Owned Businesses in the contracting marketplace. - August 16, 2014 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
Mary Ellen Racz, President/CEO Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mary Ellen Racz, President/CEO, of Easton, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of beverage distribution. About Mary Ellen Racz, President/CEO Mrs. Racz has 33 years experience in... - August 15, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
GrammarCamp.com Wins International Business Award for Best Training Site
Online grammar course recognized for quality content and innovative interactivities - August 15, 2014 - Scribendi
Serealities.com Announces Unique Web Serial Site
Serealities® is an online fiction site producing serial stories. Like watching your favorite TV series, follow new episodes on Serealities® each week. What’s different? Readers vote on what happens in the web series. How It Works: Read this week’s episode, Vote on what you want to happen next week, and Repeat each week! Become a part of your favorite character’s fate today by following one of the featured stories and casting your vote in this week’s poll. Go to Serealities.com - August 14, 2014 - LTLW, LLC
Colorful Franchise Opening in Southeast Richmond
Certified Public Accountant excited to open a new Five Star Painting franchise. - August 14, 2014 - Five Star Painting
Housewear Celebrates Inventive New Way to Shop
Housewear has partnered with Black Label Technology to introduce a new design app for iOS and Android users. They are also making an online shopping cart. - August 13, 2014 - Housewear
Simple New Idea Changing Cat Litter Box Care. Never Clean Another Litter Box Again. Immune-Suppressed Cat Lover Creates a Litter Box That Never Needs Cleaning.
New patent pending cat litter box allows cat owners to never clean a litter box. Fill with litter, then it is ready to use. When it needs to be cleaned, simply fold and toss the Cats Desire Disposable Litter Box in the trash and place a fresh one in its place. Great for vacations, house sitters, apartments or anytime you're not up to that cleaning the litter box chore. Currently being sold in the U.S. only. Go to www.catsdesire.com for testimonials and pricing. Proudly made in the USA. - August 10, 2014 - Cats Desire Disposable Litter Boxes
Heidi Burke Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, has named Heidi Burke as account manager. She is responsible for providing detailed commercial insurance information and support to... - August 07, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Aug. 13 NAWBO Meeting to Feature Local Media Experts
Plan to attend the Aug. 13 meeting of the Phoenix Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and learn valuable insights from seven local media experts. The event takes place at the Phoenix County Club (2901 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, 85012) beginning with a NAWBO University Workshop at 9:30 a.m., networking at 10:45 and luncheon/panel presentation at 11:20. - August 07, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
Music Industry Veteran Chuck Bone's Creative Brand Marketing Group Inks WBLS Mixmaster Superhero DJ Jon Quick
NYC's popular club/radio mixmaster Superhero DJ Jon Quick of WBLS 107.5 FM has signed a management deal with music industry vet Chuck Bone's Creative Brand Marketing Group. - August 06, 2014 - Jon Quick Select
Invision Security Group Certified as Women’s Business Enterprise by Women’s Business Enterprise Council
Invision Security Group, a full service electronic security systems integrator, announced today that it was granted national Women’sBusiness Enterprise (WBE) certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The announcement was made today by Annette Smith, the... - August 06, 2014 - Invision Security Group
TH Nails Receives 2014 Best of Virginia Beach Award
Virginia Beach Award Program Honors the Achievement - August 05, 2014 - TH Nails
Luxury Cayman Villas - Redefining Family Luxury with a Carefully Curated Collection of Kid-Friendly, Oceanfront Vacation Rentals
With a focus on kid-friendly decor, floor plans and amenities, Luxury Cayman Villas caters to the needs of families traveling with children, allowing every member of the family to completely relax, rejuvenate and, most importantly, reconnect. - August 05, 2014 - Luxury Cayman Villas
"Rainbow and Friends Love One Another" New Book Launched
Word of mouth is spreading...Nicolette's book just launched and is available now nationwide on Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles, etc. With several successful book signings in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach, books are selling quickly. Animal lovers and children especially are loving this adorable cat getting along with chickens book. - August 05, 2014 - Abundant Life Art
Fran Briggs Releases Best of Summer Reading 2014, Part III
From a treadmill or sunny hill, poolside to bedside, Americans are reading. Fittingly, Fran Briggs, an award-winning journalist recently announces The Best of Summer Reading, 2014, Part III. - August 04, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Oster Named to Board of Examiners for 2014 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Award-winning author of Questioning Protocol selected to evaluate top performing healthcare organizations. - August 01, 2014 - Well Path Press
DUECO Inc. Names Chad Henkel Design Application Engineer
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, and material handlers in the country, has announced the appointment of Chad Henkel as Design Application Engineer, supporting customer orders in 17 states for... - July 31, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Baltimore Business Leader Attends U.S. Senate Hearing on Women Entrepreneurship During Wipp National Conference
Gloria Larkin, of TargetGov in Baltimore, joined women business owners from across the country yesterday and packed the U.S. Senate's largest hearing room for a hearing on women business ownership and the official release of the "21st Century Barriers to Women's Entrepreneurship" report... - July 31, 2014 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
DUECO Inc. Names Timothy Fatla Design Application Engineer
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, and material handlers in the country, has announced the appointment of Tim Fatla as Design Application Engineer, supporting customer orders in 17 states for utility... - July 30, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
BannerDirect Receives National Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise
BannerDirect, a full-service direct marketing agency, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of... - July 26, 2014 - BannerDirect
Grand Opening of Only Black-Owned Birth Center in Los Angeles
First and only black owned birth center - operated by a celebrated fourth-generation midwife who has attended over 1000 births - announces the opening of it's new central location in Mid-City Los Angeles. With a singular purpose of providing out of hospital births to low income mothers to be, it is the first and only of its kind in LA. - July 24, 2014 - The Community Birth Center
Opportunity for Women’s Business Enterprises to Meet, Learn from and Pitch to Corporate Buyers
Chevron and Astra Women’s Business Alliance Present “Connect to Success” Networking and Matchmaking Event for Women Business Owners - July 24, 2014 - ARTEMIA Communications
North Carolina Women Business Owners Mentor Rwandan Woman Entrepreneur in IEEW Program
Monica Smiley and Diane Chen Mentor and Host Monica Umwari in IEEW PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Program July 21-26. - July 24, 2014 - Enterprising Women
Summer Fever Hits Red Carpet
Native recording artist / model "Lady X" makes stylish appearance at sports and entertainment event. - July 23, 2014 - Lady Xplicit
Women Who Run It Tells Readers How to Get Employed
In this issue, Sara Ermeti shows readers how to get a job in the next five years and they discuss the dreaded question that people have to answer during an interview. - July 23, 2014 - Women Who Run It
Tech Savvy, Information Technology Teacher Judy Long Unveils New Website Design Company, Bull On Clicks to Help Businesses Achieve Greater Success
Judy Long, owner of new IT company Bull On Clicks creates custom designed websites for clients worldwide. Her goal is to transfer raw ideas into compelling websites with clear, detailed information which can be admired by professionals of all industries. While the tech industry is still a largely... - July 22, 2014 - Bull On Clicks
Sukki Singapora Champions the Girl Summit
The Sharan Project brings International Star Sukki Singapora to the World Stage to campaign against Forced Marriage in the UK. - July 22, 2014 - Sukki Singapora
WRITECOVERY, INC., Releases New Website and First Product, Words Heal, to Help Ease Pain and Suffering with Self-Guided Process
WRITECOVERY, INC., Words Heal uses guided imagery, creative writing exercises, and journaling to work with those recovering from or living with a range of tough personal challenges, who struggle with discouraging health issues, chronic illness, traumas, distress, poor quality of life, negativity and adverse situation and would like to have a better attitude, a better quality of life, a more joyful life, and develop a positive attitude all in the privacy of your own space. - July 22, 2014 - WRITECOVERY, INC.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Sandra L. Marshall with Special Times Square Appearance
Sandra L. Marshall, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Corporate Secretarial Services. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Marshall’s image was projected over Times Square, New York on July 15th, 2014. - July 18, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who