Women in Business News

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Thelma Allen Stich, Ph.D., R.N. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Thelma Allen Stich, Ph.D., R.N. of Staten Island, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of nursing education. About Thelma Allen Stich, PH.D., R.N. Dr. Stich has over 33 years... - January 18, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

E-Business Predictions 2014 from the Creator of the Certificate in Online Business

The creator of globally recognised "Certificate in Online Business" qualifications has delivered her predictions for E-Business in 2014. Deborah Collier who has taught and advised leaders from blue-chip organisations, governments and SMEs around the globe delivers valuable and promising insights for the year ahead. - January 16, 2014 - Echo E-Business

YVB Receives Funding from First Stone Venture Partners

Pioneering workspace management and CRM software, Your Virtual Butler (YVB) has secured funding from First Stone Venture Partners. The Toronto-based software company is already widely in use by business centres, co-working and workspace operators around the globe. Newly appointed President of YVB,... - January 15, 2014 - Your Virtual Butler

MJ Talent Group Announces Comedian Vicki Wagner Winner of the “2013 Battle of the Comics” to Perform at the Celebration of Gossip Grill's New Location in San Diego, CA.

MJ Talent Group, a Professional Booking Agency located in Southern California just booked International Comedian Star Vicki Wagner winner of the “2013 Battle of the Comics” and hailed one of the Nation’s Funniest Comics by Curve Magazine, is set to perform at the celebration of... - January 15, 2014 - MJ Talent Group

Danvers, Billerica, Woburn, MA, February 3rd, 2014: 6 Week Body Transformation Challenge by Club Inhale/Exhale, LLC

Club Inhale/Exhale Fitness & Nutrition Design, Middlesex County, & Northshore’s fastest growing Private Fitness & Nutrition Design Studio, announces an exclusive 6 Week Body Transformation Weight Loss Challenge. - January 14, 2014 - Club Inhale Exhale

Annmarie F. Welch Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Annmarie F. Welch of Michiana Shores, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of retail apparel. About Annmarie F. Welch Ms. Welch has over 40 years experience in the field of retail... - January 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Pearlene Silva Garcia Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Pearlene Silva Garcia of Albuquerque, New Mexico has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the food industry. About Pearlene Silva Garcia Ms. Garcia has over 36 years experience in the restaurant industry. - January 14, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Silke Endress 25 Influential Women of 2013

Silke Endress Lifestyle of the Lady CEO is proud to announce 25 Influential Women of 2013 recognizing phenomenal women in leadership around the globe nominated by an international council of women in business. - January 14, 2014 - Silke Endress Lifestyle of the Lady CEO

Wood Creek Vapory Opening in Converse

On January 15th Wood Creek Vapory will be opening its doors in Converse, at 8021 FM 78. Providing what the owners describe as ‘a smooth vaping experience’ and a place where ‘eCigs are made easy’ it comes into being thanks to the desire to quit smoking combined with the need... - January 11, 2014 - Wood Creek Vapory

English Language Learners Addressed by New Common Core Book Series

"Art of the United States of America," a series of twelve short social studies books in English and Spanish, will be released March 1, 2014. This series addresses reading achievement gaps between English Language Learners (ELLs) and non-ELL students. Common Core Question Assessments for each title deepen reading comprehension of ELLs. Titles interpret authentic art on each page to narrate early periods of American history. - January 10, 2014 - Rebecca Hinson Publishing

Eye Care Specialties for Asian Skin - Helps Make Eyes Look Younger

Asian-Americans having specific under-eye skin care needs are now being aided by special eye care products from a natural-ingredient skin-care company. One of the products lightens severe dark circles, helping the under eye area look clearer and brighter. Another fights puffiness, smooth’s... - January 10, 2014 - Reviva Labs

Chief Marketing Officer, Author and Speaker Christina Motley Chosen to Launch Women's Power Networking 2014 Power Lunch Series

Chief Marketing Officer-on-demand Christina Motley helps Triangle business owners power up their marketing skills at WPN Power Lunch January, 10, 2014 in Raleigh. - January 07, 2014 - Women's Power Networking

South Florida Mother is Launching P2P (Pal to Pal) Ride Sharing Platform to Promote Friendlier Roads

Friendship based ride-sharing is coming to South Florida. Schlep2p is committed to making our roads safer and friendlier with their App soon to be available on iTunes. - January 04, 2014 - Schlep2p International LLC

"So You Think You Babysit Monsters?" A New Middle Grade Fantasy Book, Releases for the New Year

"Help! The kid I'm babysitting just turned into a monster!" Mackenzie Abercrombie doesn't mean the little boy she's babysitting is acting like a monster - little Michael Roper has actually turned into one! A dragon to be exact. What's a babysitter to do when she's in charge and it's hours until his parents come home? - January 02, 2014 - Good Manners Kids Stuff Press

Colorado Company Announces Online Solution to Calculate Colorado's New Standardized Spousal Support Guidelines

Colorado Family Law attorneys and their clients can now go online to quickly determine spousal support and child support payments that meet new state guidelines effective today. Provault LLC, announces immediate availability of the first online Spousal Support and Child Support Applications in... - January 01, 2014 - ProVault DBA DivorceHelp123

Mountainsong Expeditions Receives Women Business Owners Grant

VSBMA awarded a Vermont Women Business Owners Grant to Mountainsong Expeditions for eight hours of content marketing and strategic business support, and VSBMA will continue its Digital Marketing Grant Series in 2014. - December 30, 2013 - VSBMA

Hughes Marketing Solutions Creates eBook for the New Year

"New Year New Marketing Plan" is the newest ebook written by Hughes Marketing Solutions to give readers 31 marketing tips to start off the new year successfully. - December 30, 2013 - Hughes Marketing Solutions

Group Benefit Services (GBS) Welcomes Kim Angeles as Operations Manager

Group Benefit Services (GBS), an industry leading Third Party Administration firm, is proud to announce that Kim Angeles has been named as the firm's Operations Manager (OM). Kim joins the GBS team after having spent 14 years with Infinite Innovations. Ms. Angeles brings more than 21 years of... - December 26, 2013 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.

eMediaCampaigns! Author, Occupational Therapist, Beatrice "Ms. Bea" Hector Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Sensory Street Pediatric Occupational Therapist thanks the community, welcomes new therapists, clients. - December 22, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!

North Carolina Business Leaders, United for Education, Name CEO of Nonpartisan Advocacy Group BEST NC

Brenda Berg to lead Business for Educational Success and Transformation in North Carolina. - December 20, 2013 - Business for Educational Success and Transformation

2014-Resolutions to Improve Your Time Management Skills, Save Time and Reduce Stress

Our work, where we spend so much time, is an important place to invest energy implementing the 2014 Time Management Improvement – Stress Reducing New Year’s Resolutions – Stress Reducing New Year’s Resolutions. An event, such as the New Year, is a perfect time to change... - December 18, 2013 - PEP Productivity Solutions, Inc.

Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute Graduates 49 Women & Girls in Its 5th Leadership Class

The Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) welcomed 49 women and girls into membership on Saturday, December 7, 2013 during its fifth graduation ceremony. The theme was “Women Rising: Prepared, Inspired and Ready to Lead” and the keynote address delivered by Motivational... - December 13, 2013 - ELI

Jani Roberts Previews R.E.D. Warrior™ on December 14, 2013

Jani Roberts, will preview her R.E.D. Warrior™ program on December 14, 2013 at The Shorefront Y, 3300 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY in advance of her U.S. Tour in 2014. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at http://www.braverealityproductions.com/. Online... - December 12, 2013 - RED Warrior Nation, LLC

100 Super Nannies Spread Spoonful of Sugar in Las Vegas on Strip at Screening of "Saving Mr Banks" with Actress Victoria Summer Who Plays Julie Andrews in Movie

100 Top Nannies gather in Las Vegas to view Walt Disney's "Saving Mr Banks" - the making of Mary Poppins with Actress who plays the iconic role of Julie Andrews - British talent Victoria Summer. - December 10, 2013 - Nannies & Housekeepers USA

Empowerment is the Name of the Game for Zumba® Education Specialist Jani Roberts in 2014

Jani Roberts, Zumba® Education Specialist, has announced her departure from Zumba® in 2014 after completing her 2013 contract and fulfilling her previously scheduled Zumba® commitments for 2014. Ms. Roberts is scheduled to perform her own R.E.D. Warrior™ program as well as other... - December 10, 2013 - RED Warrior Nation, LLC

The We women foundation Launches Its 2013 Awareness Campaign, Emerging Women of Burma

The We women foundation, Thailand, launches its 2013 awareness and fundraising campaign profiling the Emerging Women of Burma. The campaign runs until 17th January 2014 and aims to raise $10,000 to help fund upcoming projects in Burma and enable the foundation to continue supporting the women of... - December 09, 2013 - We women foundation

Earth Heart Founder Profiled in Winter Collection of Inspiring Stories on Top Women Pet Professionals

Vicki Rae Thorne, founder of Earth Heart Inc., profiled in winter collection of inspiring stories about women working in the booming $56 billion dollar pet industry. - December 09, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.

Enterprising Women Welcomes Three New Members to Advisory Board

Necole Parker, Sabina Teshler and Tracy Balazs to Serve as Board Members - December 08, 2013 - Enterprising Women

Texas TEA Party Leader Endorses Konni Burton for Texas Senate

In a surprise announcement today, TEAParty911.com's founder, Michael Kinzie, announced his personal endorsement of Konni Burton for Texas Senate District 10 in Tarrant County. Kinzie is known as someone who rarely gives his personal endorsement, reserving it for those candidates who have exhibited... - December 05, 2013 - TEAParty911.com

Forbes Small Biz Braintrust Contributor® Olalah Njenga Featured Speaker at Women's Power Networking Holiday Tea

Known for breaking a few fire codes, sharing pearls of workplace wisdom with the loyal viewers of the My Carolina Today morning show or NPR, Olalah Njenga, a 5′ 3″ champion of small business, is all about connecting and sharing. - December 03, 2013 - YellowWood Group, LLC

EWNJ Announces January 28th Event: “A Seat at the Table – Celebrating Women and Board Leadership”

Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ) will host “A Seat at the Table – Celebrating Women and Board Leadership,” a January 28, 2014 breakfast and networking event that highlights the expanding role of women on corporate boards of directors. Campbell Soup Company’s President and CEO, Denise M. Morrison will serve as keynote speaker to the event, which also honors 17 New Jersey companies for commitment to board gender diversity. - December 02, 2013 - Executive Women of New Jersey (EWNJ)

The Evolved Private PA by Theresa Burden Resources

The Evolution of the Private PA Life by Theresa Burden. Customized personal resumes through December 15. - December 01, 2013 - Theresa Burden Resources

First Book Discovers Unique Idea as Mom Travels Across America in an RV to Give Books with Her Kids

CEO-Mom Leaves Her High Heels at Home to Partner with National Nonprofit, First Book, on Cross-Country Trip to Give New Books to Kids in Need Across America - November 27, 2013 - Brenda Berg

The Partnership Hires Stacee Amos as Vice President, Account Director

Atlanta Advertising Agency Further Expands Account Leadership Team Reflecting Recent Growth. - November 24, 2013 - The Partnership

Dr. Misty Brown Receives Honorary Award from Peers

Keller Dentist for nearly two decades receives prestigious award in honor of her dedication to her profession and extraordinary care of her patients. The Peer Reviewed Professionals Cum Laude Organization has nationally recognized Dr. Misty Brown with this esteemed award. Spokesperson for the committee commented, "There is no greater honor than to earn the respect of your peers, Dr. Brown has definitely earned this award." - November 22, 2013 - Dr. Misty Brown

Lulu Avenue Stays on Trend with Stylish New Mobile App

Lulu Avenue, a direct sales and e-commerce jewelry company, has launched Leapfactor’s Salesfactor iPad App. The Lulu Avenue Go iPad app is available via the app store for their Style Advisors to assist them in effectively running their business no matter where they are. The Salesfactor iPad... - November 22, 2013 - Leapfactor

Eileen Oldroyd from Oldroyd Realty Receives 2013 EverGreen Award

The National Association of REALTORS's Green REsource Council awarded Eileen Oldroyd the elite EverGreen Award. Five professionals in the nation were given this highly distinguished award, of those only three were REALTORS. - November 21, 2013 - Oldroyd Realty, Inc

Valucrafts.com Offers Free Shipping This Holiday Season with No Minimum Purchase Requirement

Over 70,000 Valu Priced Items — Including All Craft Products — Ship for Free This Holiday with No Minimum Purchase Requirement at www.valucrafts.com - November 19, 2013 - Valu LLC

Enterprising Women Magazine Wins Gold Stevie Award

Publisher and CEO of Women’s Entrepreneurship Publication Honored by World’s Premier Business Awards in Women Helping Women Category - November 17, 2013 - Enterprising Women

Karri Bass/Illumination Research Named One of the National Winners of 2013 EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ Program

EY announced yesterday that Karri Bass / Illumination Research was named one of 12 winners of its 2013 class of Entrepreneurial Winning Women, a national competition and ongoing executive leadership program that identifies a select group of high-potential women entrepreneurs whose businesses show... - November 16, 2013 - Illumination Research

Industry Heavyweight Julia Silva Rettig Joins Cushman & Wakefields’s Industrial Team

Julia Silva Rettig, one of Tampa Bay's most successful and influential commercial real estate professionals for more than 20 years, has been appointed as Director of Cushman & Wakefield's Davis Industrial Team, it was announced today. Rettig will take over the team’s overall Industrial... - November 14, 2013 - Cushman & Wakefield, Tampa Division

Emily Goodman, CPM®, ARM®, CAPS Honored with Professional Achievement Award

The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) recently honored Emily Goodman CPM, ARM, CAPS with its “Professional Achievement” Award. The award recognizes individuals who have earned an IREM-conferred credential who have continued on with their professional development activities... - November 14, 2013 - Core Realty Holdings Management

RuPaul Launches First Ever Fragrance and Cosmetic Line

“B*tches Better Beware!” - RuPaul launches first ever fragrance and cosmetic line; RuPaul’s Glamazon launches on November 21, 2013 - November 14, 2013 - Colorevolution

UK Entrepreneur Supports Saudi Women in Business

Following a successful pilot scheme this autumn, author and UK businesswoman Helen Jamieson will soon be returning to Saudi Arabia to deliver a pioneering series of entrepreneurship workshops for women. - November 14, 2013 - Jaluch Limited

Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Network, to Keynote at Women 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas

Conference brings together Tech leaders and innovators to discuss the convergence of work, play, fashion, life and technology. - November 12, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.

Executive Director of Seed of Hope Foundation, a Community Non-Profit in the Western Suburbs of the Chicagoland Area Has Been Honored as One of 2013’s Influential Women

Gwendolyn L. Young, M.A., C.P.C., Executive Director of Seed of Hope Foundation, a community non-profit in the western suburbs of the Chicagoland area has been honored as one of 2013’s “Influential Women in Business,” by the Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the... - November 11, 2013 - Seed of Hope Foundation

A Collaboration of Mom Inventors Who Connect Online Via Facebook

‘Tis the season for giving and gifting. This 2013 holiday gift guide of products is designed and developed by moms for moms in mind. Mom inventor groups via Facebook have joined forces to put together a Very Merry Holiday Gift Guide for Moms by Moms. This catalog contains a variety of mom... - November 11, 2013 - the i like book