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.
NAPW’s VIP Woman of the Year Was a Possible Candidate for President of the United States in 2012
Rayna M. Gangi, the National Association of Professional Women’s newest Woman of the Year, once tested the waters to become the first woman to head the most powerful office on earth. - March 11, 2014 - Empowerment, LLC
ReEmployAbility Reports Growth in Return-to-Work Program, Savings Through 2013
ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of specialty early return-to-work (RTW) services and transitional employment programs, today published its latest Program Results Summary. The summary highlights the Transition2Work program’s key performance results for fiscal year 2013, as well... - March 11, 2014 - ReEmployAbility
Louisiana Jewelry Designer at "Night of 100 Stars," Beverly Hills
Renée by Renée™, (Formerly Uniquely Designed Jewelry) by Renee Howard, designed 17 unique handmade jewelry sets to be worn by cancer survivors from the Non-Profit organization, “BeatLiverTumors.org,” during the Oscars Dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel, March 2, 2014. - March 10, 2014 - Renee by Renee
Fran Briggs Releases Best of Winter Reading, 2013 - 2014
Authors showcase their talents, capture the attention of mystery, humor, spiritual, urban literature, romance, wit and wisdom. - March 10, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
4 Success Tips for International Working Women’s Day
Women are exponentially expanding their businesses in 2014. In honor of International Working Women’s Day, below are tips to guide business owners to success. - March 09, 2014 - BNI WCF
DirectWomen to Host Gender Pay Equity Program on April 7-8 in St. Louis
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Hosts and Sponsors Program on Gender Pay Equity. - March 09, 2014 - DirectWomen
Former Ad 2 President Robyn Walters Wins Pinstripe Service Excellence Award
Former Ad 2 Tampa Bay president, Robyn Walters, received the 2013 Pinstripe Service Excellence Award at the American Advertising Federation – Tampa Bay Chapter's ADDY Awards held on February 27 at the Cuban Club in Ybor City. Presented annually by past recipients, the award recognizes the Ad... - March 07, 2014 - Pinstripe Marketing
Forget About Likes and Follows. Handshakes Are the New Way to Promote Your Business Online According to Swiss Website Plaudunt.com
Swiss-based Social Network Plaudunt.com has been designed exclusively for businesses. Members sign up with a business name, create a business profile and start interacting with other businesses on the platform by sending Handshakes (not friend requests) or via Broadcasts, Photos, Videos, Groups and much more. - March 05, 2014 - Plaudunt
F8 Photo Studios Named Top Pick on The Knot for the Fourth Consecutive Year
f8 Photo Studios is a full service photography studio providing excellence for the last 8 years. f8 Photo Studios has been named "Best of The Knot" for 4 consecutive years, which represents best top wedding professionals in the US. - March 05, 2014 - f8 Photo Studios
DUECO Inc. Recognized with Wisconsin Governor’s Trailblazer Award
Award Recognizes DUECO as a Successful Third Generation Business Owned/Operated by Female Relatives of the Founder. - March 03, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Voice Spa Reveals the Secrets of Persuasive Speech
Ita Olsen announced today the relaunch of the Voice Spa course by her company, OlsenSpeech. One of the world’s leading authorities on speech, vocal quality, accent modification, and effective communication, Ita created the Voice Spa course to teach clients anywhere via webcam how to make important changes to the way they speak to improve the way they are perceived and achieve greater success. - March 03, 2014 - OlsenSpeech, Inc.
Domestic Violence Survivor to Create YouTube Series on Women in Technology at SXSW
Ini Augustine overcame homelessness, domestic abuse, and economic misfortune to create SocialWise Media Group in 2011. She is Aspiring Businesswoman of the year 2013 for NAWBO, The National Association of Women Business Owners. She started her career with Dun & Bradstreet at the age of 15, and became the youngest Financial Data Consultant in the history of the company. - March 01, 2014 - SocialWise Media Group
Uniform Advantage Launches Advantage by UA, a Fashion Forward Scrub Line
Uniform Advantage (UA) welcomes its newest modern collection of nursing uniforms to the UA family, Advantage by UA. For additional information about this line and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - March 01, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Powerful Presence of Michelle Patterson at United Nations Sets Stage for Women's Conference in May
Women’s Advocate Identifies the Purpose and Playing Field for Women in the Future - March 01, 2014 - California Women's Conference
Announcing a Little Gem of a Child's Book with Captivating Illustrations That Gently Delivers an Important Message; Mabel and the Label
It is hoped that adults will enjoy reading this little book to the children in their lives and, as they do so, use it as an opportunity to elaborate on the message within. Once alerted to the human vice of labeling others, daily living will provide countless examples for children to remember the lesson Mabel and the Label. - February 27, 2014 - FoodnSport
Mirus Promotions Inc. Celebrates Milestone
San Diego-Based Single-Client Startup Now Covers 13 States - February 27, 2014 - Mirus Agency
Women Who Run It Introduces Money Mondays
Women Who Run It is excited to introduce a new weekly issue entitled Money Mondays. - February 27, 2014 - Women Who Run It
Irina Kovalenko Unveiled Her One of a Kind Jewellery Collection in a Debut Showcase at Plitzs New York Fashion Week
Irina Kovalenko presented her unique jewellery collection in a debut showcase at Plitzs New York City Fashion Week on Feb. 6, 2014 at the Hotel Pennsylvania in Midtown NYC. The collection dazzled the New York audience with its unique, elegant and versatile jewellery designs. Irina Designs... - February 21, 2014 - Irina Designs
New Book by Naketa Thigpen Aims to Kick Professional Women Into Gear
Thigpen’s Professionals, LLC is excited to announce Naketa Thigpen’s newest book, Careerpreneur Kickstart! Careerpreneur Kickstart is a guide for professional women seeking to turn their business ideas into an efficient and fruitful reality. - February 21, 2014 - Thigpen’s Professionals, LLC
Carolyn A. Cohee Selected as One of Only 50 Round Table Members by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carolyn A. Cohee, of Milford, Delaware, has been recognized as a Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Marine, Army, Air Force Veterans Unite, Start Movement to Empower Women Vets, Engage Community
Three female military veterans with fashion industry experience collaborate to provide a unique experience to encourage, enhance and empower their sister veterans via their groundbreaking POWERHOUSE Experience and accompanying Movement. - February 20, 2014 - Jovane M. Henry, USMC Veteran
Mary Kraft Staffing Celebrates 25 Years of Business
Mary Kraft Staffing of Lutherville, MD celebrates their 25th Anniversary! - February 20, 2014 - Mary Kraft Staffing and HR Solutions
Keyhole Software to Sponsor ARA Chicago Panel Event "Women in Tech: The Male Perspective"
Keyhole Software is a sponsor of the ARA Chicago Panel Event "Women in Tech: The Male Perspective." - February 20, 2014 - Keyhole Software
Kayla Gillan Attended 6th Annual DirectWomen Board Institute In New York
Organization Formed to Position Women Lawyers to Serve on Boards of Public Companies Selects PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's Leader of Investor Resource Institute to Attend Institute. - February 19, 2014 - DirectWomen
3rd Annual Philly Women in Tech Summit Bridges the Business and the Technical Plus Startups with the Enterprise in a Unique Forum
The 3rd Annual Philly Women in Tech Summit will take place on Saturday, April 12 at WHYY’s Headquarters in Center City. The speaker lineup spans startup founders to enterprise executives who hold both technical and business roles. The Summit takes place from 9:00am to 5:00 pm and includes refreshments and a luncheon. - February 18, 2014 - Philly Women in Tech Summit
Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name Has Added a New Recording Artist to the Artist Roster
Zarah Nokie, a R&B/Soul/Pop Recording Artist being professionally managed by Yvonne Wilcox, a Music Publisher and Article Writer. - February 17, 2014 - Yvonne Wilcox, Pen Name
Visionary People, LLC Receives 2013 Georgia Excellence Award in Marketing
Visionary People LLC (www.VisionaryPeopleArise.com) has been selected for the 2013 Georgia Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Institute for Excellence in Commerce (USIEC). The company is a certified Woman Owned Business, Minority Owned Business and Local Small Business... - February 17, 2014 - Visionary People
Atlanta to Host Black Women In Jazz Awards
Inaugural ceremony to take place at Rialto Center for the Arts, Georgia State University. - February 16, 2014 - Black Women In Jazz
Leigh Gevelinger Named Head of Landscape Design for R.S. Walsh Landscaping
R.S. Walsh Landscaping, a full-service landscape design-build company, has promoted Leigh Gevelinger to Head of Landscape Design. Gevelinger is a registered Landscape Architect in the State of Florida and has worked for R.S. Walsh for the past 3 years, specializing in large residential landscape... - February 15, 2014 - RS Walsh Landscaping
DUECO Inc. Expands Service Support in Michigan
Service Team to Build on Reputation for Excellence - February 12, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Krooter© Launches "Krootons": Further Discounts on Your Recruitment Services
Krooter©, a self-serve recruitment platform, recently announced their newest addition to the Krooter© service, “Krootons.” This currency enables businesses to better plan and spend their recruitment budget by enjoying discounts on all Krooter© products including (further... - February 12, 2014 - Krooter
Discover the Goddess Collection - Evocative Body Jewelry for Sexy, Empowered Women
Blue Copper Designs launches Kickstarter campaign to catapult success of the Goddess Collection; handcrafted by jewelry designer Vanessa Prieto. - February 12, 2014 - Blue Copper Jewelry Designs
Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) Presents “The Employee Edge”
Seven Essential Strategies to Advance in Your Career, Your Business, and Your Life. - February 12, 2014 - Chicago Women in Publishing
Personal Customer Experience with Web Hosting, Domains, and Development
Tech Logic’s professional customer service staff now offers free domain name registration or transfer with new customer Linux or Cloud hosting accounts. - February 11, 2014 - Tech Logic Solutions Inc.
More Money Doesn’t Mean More Job Satisfaction
Company Leadership and Co-Workers More Important - February 11, 2014 - Ivy Exec
Supporting and Celebrating Small Business on "The Dial"
Due to exuberant demand for a radio show dedicated to small business, Bloomberg Radio has just announced the launching of a brand new talk show for entrepreneurs, hosted by entrepreneurs. - February 08, 2014 - Targeted Tactics, LLC
Laura U Inc. Announces Brand Extension with the Launch of Interior "Design Bar" Concept
Leading international interior design firm, Laura U, unveils plans to expand their service offering with Studio U, an innovative new concept in affordable interior design services. This is the first of its kind and the fashion-forward, brick-and-mortar, interior design storefront is adjacent to... - February 06, 2014 - Laura U Interior Design
Producer Turned Voice Talent Finding Success on the Other Side of the Glass
A former agency producer is leveraging insider knowledge to record voice overs that bring national projects to life. - February 06, 2014 - Voices.com
Strathmore's Who's Who Honors Angela Small Booth
Angela Small Booth, of Los Angeles, California has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Trademark Law. - February 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Athena PowerLink Celebrates the Start of Liz Dysert’s Business Mentoring in Nashville
The ATHENAPowerLink® Nashville kick-off event to celebrate the newly selected candidate, Liz Dysert, was held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Kraft CPAs in Nashville. - February 03, 2014 - ATHENA PowerLink (Nashville Chapter)
Kim Lewey Named 2013 Urban Rebound Raleigh-Durham Award Winner by Count Me In
Co-Owner of Triangle-Based Lawn Care Company Honored in Competition for Women Entrepreneurs in Women’s Economic Independence - February 01, 2014 - Lewey Landscaping and Lawn Care
Enterprising Women Magazine Announces Hall of Fame Inductee and Award Winners
Women’s Entrepreneurship Publication Recognizes Ping Fu, Gayle Jagel, Hedy Ratner and S. Carol Dougal - February 01, 2014 - Enterprising Women
Professional Indoor Arena Football Team: The Atlanta Sharks Announces Dr. Cheri Moore as Their New Chief Operating Officer
Marcus James, the Owner and Coach of the Atlanta Sharks announces that Dr. Cheri Moore will be the COO of the Atlanta Sharks. She will also provide Counseling for the players. She is a graduate of Pace University. She has a Political Science/Marketing background. Her Graduate studies were in... - January 31, 2014 - Atlanta Sharks Pro Indoor Football
New Jersey Slightly Higher Than National Average in Women on Corporate Boards
Executive Women of New Jersey’s inaugural report on the number of women on the boards of New Jersey’s leading publicly-held corporations found that New Jersey companies have elected women into board positions at a slightly higher rate than the US national average. However, women are... - January 29, 2014 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)
Dr. Satwant Kaur Makes Technology Predictions for 2014
The "first lady of emerging technologies" believes medical technology will make great strides. - January 29, 2014 - Satwant Kaur Media
Milwaukee Business Leader Launches Women Owned Business to Bridge Gap Between Staffing and Consulting
Lisa Ko, a long time business consultant in the Milwaukee area, is pleased to announce the opening of KO Partners. KO Partners will focus on providing technical and business consulting in the new workforce model, providing specialized skilled consultants working with their customer’s core... - January 29, 2014 - KO Partners
EWNJ, PwC US to Release Report on Gender Diversity on NJ Boards
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Hilton East Brunswick, Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) and PwC US will release their inaugural report on gender diversity on New Jersey corporate boards. The report will be released at a breakfast that will feature Denise Morrison, President and CEO of... - January 25, 2014 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)
NAMWOLF’s Comment on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies"
The following is NAMWOLF's Commentary on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies": "The 'Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies &... - January 23, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
"Being Anti-Social" Makes Best of Indie List
"Being Anti-Social" by multi award winning author, Leigh K Cunningham is one of IndieReader’s Best Indie Books for 2013. - January 23, 2014 - Association of Independent Authors
Small Woman Owned Business Gone Rogue to Pursue Success
Visionary People, LLC was established in February of 2007 by Natasha Davis-Bowen. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the most valuable resources in the business community. Known as a business management consulting firm, Visionary People is a two-fold company. They help the small... - January 21, 2014 - Visionary People