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.
Larchmont Woman Launches Web-Store with Unique Danish Home Accessories
Copenhagen native and marketing expert, Louise Fischer of Larchmont, NY has launched Kontrast, an online boutique offering Danish home accessories and special-order furniture by classic and up-and-coming designers. Fischer, a former Madison Avenue marketing executive, was born in Denmark and moved... - November 13, 2014 - Kontrast
Judy Sain Kirkpatrick Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for Her Accomplishments in the Field of Photography
Judy Sain Kirkpatrick has been honored as Woman of the Month of December 2014 for excellence in her chosen field of Photography. - November 12, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
New Beauty Insider Site Launched by Veteran Hollywood Makeup Artist
Wisdom in Beauty Launches as the New Go-To Online Beauty Resource. - November 11, 2014 - Wisdom in Beauty
Raleigh, NC Executive Forum Features Sandler Training® President & CEO
Sandler Training CEO, president and best-selling author, Dave Mattson addressed a group of Raleigh, NC business owners and executive leaders on “Building a World-Class Sales Team” by implementing a consistent sales system while supervising and motivating to shorten sales cycles and drive revenue. - November 10, 2014 - Sandler Training Sales Matters
Strategic Partnership Shakes Up Supply Chain Finance Market in the Middle East & Turkey
Partnership between PrimeRevenue and UbiQ Innovations brings best of breed Supply Chain Finance solution offering to the Middle East & Turkey. - November 07, 2014 - UbiQ Turkey
Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014
Nationwide Shopping Event Encourages Families to Support the Local Toy Stores they Love. - November 05, 2014 - Lainie's Way
Dr. S. Mark McKenna, Medical Doctor and Entrepreneur and Gianine Abdallah, Fashion Model and Bikini Impresaria, Are Named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans by Jezebel Magazine
Atlanta based power couple Dr. S. Mark McKenna and Gianine Abdallah are named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans 2014 by Jezebel Magazine. Jezebel Magazine, published by Modern Luxury Inc., is Atlanta's premier society and fashion publication. - November 05, 2014 - ShapeMed
Magnolia South Restaurant is Now Open in Midtown/West Nashville
Magnolia South, now open in Nashville, provides intimate fine dining in an historic setting. The restaurant showcases Executive Chef Sean Barger’s Southern cuisine with French influences prepared mostly with the best locally sourced ingredients. Located at 1808 Hayes Street, the fine dining... - November 05, 2014 - Magnolia South Nashville
AFG Group Appoints Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for NYC Office
AFG Group, Inc. appointed Barbara Oulds as Deputy Operations Manager for the AFG New York City office where she will be specifically responsible for city-wide AFG contracts. - November 05, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Nicole Shannon, SPHR, Recognized as Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year at The HRSouthwest Conference
Nicole Shannon, SPHR, CLM, was named the 2014 Texas Volunteer Leader of the Year during the closing general session at The HRSouthwest Conference (“HRSWC”), held Oct. 5 – 8 in Fort Worth, Texas. The award recognizes those individuals whose volunteer efforts and impact are... - November 04, 2014 - The HRSouthwest Conference
Jacksonville Teen Launches Health and Fitness Website Dedicated to Helping Local Teens
Seventeen year old resident of Florida, has launched a website dedicated to providing information to fellow teenagers about nutrition, vegetarianism, and fitness. “Yourebeautifulfitness.com” seeks to promote a positive lifestyle for teens. The creator, Brittany Jason, came up with the idea as a part of sharing her journey with other teens and empowering them with her message, "You’re beautiful; we all are." - November 01, 2014 - YoureBeautifulFitness.com
Two ASID Illinois 2014 Interior Design Excellence Awards Go to Drury Design and Ginny Blasco Design Studio
A multi-cook kitchen remodel in Burr Ridge and a rec room reimagined in Glen Ellyn each won 2014 ASID [American Society of Interior Design] Illinois Excellence Awards. Gail Drury, CMKBD [Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer], of Drury Design in Glen Ellyn and Ginny Blasco, ASID, of Ginny... - October 31, 2014 - Drury Design
Diplomaframe.com on Inc. 5000 Fast-Growth Business List for Eighth Time - Spotlight on Customer Care and Job Creation
Church Hill Classics (CHC) fits right in with the composition of companies on the Inc. 5000 list. There are more startup companies on the list than global and franchise companies combined. Plus, 14% are now female-led companies, whereas 10 years ago, only 8% were. “The official 2014 Inc. - October 30, 2014 - Church Hill Classics
Alice Dendinger, SPHR, Inducted Into the HRSWC Speaker Hall of Fame
The HRSouthwest Conference (“HRSWC”) recognized Alice Dendinger, SPHR, as its 2014 inductee into the HRSWC Speaker Hall of Fame at the opening general session of the 73rd annual event, held Oct. 5 – 8 in Fort Worth, Texas. Dendinger assisted HRSWC in launching the first HRCI Certification Crash Course in October 2002, and since then, has established a reputation as one of The Conference’s most popular speakers. - October 29, 2014 - The HRSouthwest Conference
Announcing the New Barley and Vine Growlers Manager
Barley and Vine Growlers is pleased to announce their new Beer and Wine Department Manager, Robbie Jo Kelly. As Manager, she manages the purchases of nearly 400 bottled beers and the 27-tap growler bar, in addition to their growing wine department selections. "I'm excited to support the... - October 27, 2014 - Barley and Vine
iFieldservices.com, Inc. Launches AVM Reporting with an Innovative Website and Additional Services
iFieldservices.com, Inc. Offers AVM Reporting and additional services customized for private clients such as home owners, property managers, and private home investors. - October 23, 2014 - iFieldServices
Status Labs Helps Small Business Owners Protect Their Online Reputation with Best-in-Class Google Search Engineering Services
Status Labs, the premier online reputation management company, is helping small business owners protect their online reputation with its best-in-class Google search engineering services. For more information Status Labs’ best-in-class ORM and other services, and for a personalized quote, please visit http://www.statuslabs.com. - October 22, 2014 - StatusLabs
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
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