Women in Business News
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World Guide Publishing CEO and Publisher T.R. Threston Nominated for 2014 NAFE Award
CEO, publisher, travel writer, and, philanthropist, T.R. “Tina” Threston has been nominated for a prestigious 2014 National Association for Female Executives Women of Excellence Award. - June 21, 2014 - World Guide Publishing
Visionary People Shows Small Businesses How to Win $1 Million Contract
Visionary People Media is hosting the next Live TV Show "A Day In the Life Of Business" on Wednesday August 13th at 10:30am. The focus of this episode is "How to Grow a Business through Corporate & Government Contracts." The business show is being taped and aired live from... - June 20, 2014 - Visionary People
Snacking On-The-Go Takes a Healthy Turn with New EFFi Foods and Its Debut Product Line Probiotic CareBar
EFFi Foods is a Company with the Philanthropic Bent and Green Business Practices Redefining the Understanding of Food On-The-Go through the BUY.GAIN.GIVE™ Business Model - June 19, 2014 - EFFi Foods
International Women's Leadership Association Names Brown for Outstanding Leadership
A Michele Brown was registered in July 2014 as a woman of outstanding leadership by declaration of the Executive Committee of The International Women’s Leadership Association Taking her place among other prolific women who have earned their place in The IWLA. - June 17, 2014 - Real Estate Professionals, Michele Brown
Spa Logic Expands Services with New Spa
Spa Logic is expanding its business in Dupont Circle with a new wellness center dedicated to massage, reflexology, facials, and spray tanning on its third floor. One year ago, Spa Logic opened offering haircuts, coloring, nails, and waxing. But the demand has been so great that they are adding... - June 16, 2014 - Spa Logic
HoneyColony Warns Bee Loss Numbers Worse than Reported by Mainstream as They Continue on Their Mission to Save the Bees
Sales of the Bee the Change t-shirt, as featured in the latest issue of Lucky Magazine, will benefit The Pollination Project. - June 16, 2014 - HoneyColony
Unique Event to Teach Storytelling Strategies to Small Business Owners
50 micro-business owners will gather in Portland to mastermind and learn how to tell better marketing stories as they participate in physical activities like yoga, hiking, art projects and cooking a communal meal together. Like "Summer Camp for your Business." - June 15, 2014 - Story Bistro
Women Who Run It Shares Lessons on Luxurious Lifestyles and Gives Money Advice
In Women Who Run It's latest issue readers can learn how to handle their money without the complications that comes with it and to take control of their debts. - June 14, 2014 - Women Who Run It
Women Who Run It Wants It’s Readers to be the Best Leader Out There
Ex. Women Who Run It is teaming up with Michelle Kerrigan to find out why their team may hate them, and Noah St. John is answering the question "Should you under-promise or over-deliver?" - June 13, 2014 - Women Who Run It
DUECO Inc. Hires Tracey Fischer in New Role as Aftermarket Services Coordinator
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment, and utility trailers in the country, has announced the hiring of Tracey Fischer in a new role as Aftermarket Services Coordinator. - June 12, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
CFO and Founder of Strategis Sheds Light on Personal and Professional Success
Recognizing her entrepreneurial spirit and knack for producing high quality work, Color Magazine has chosen Dolores Gonsalves-Irish, the co-Founder and CFO of Massachusetts-based marketing and advertising agency Strategis, to join a panel of five inspirational women of color to speak at the 2014... - June 12, 2014 - Strategis
Bringing the Sexy Back Into Your Business
Retail stores have amassed enormous wealth to the tune of billions of dollars in the design, marketing and implementation of the ultimate power suit. What is the power really about? The power suit is giving women the power to do what, exactly? When thinking of appearance, is it the power to be or... - June 12, 2014 - The P3 Group
DirectWomen Alumna Catharine Arrowood is Incoming President of The North Carolina Bar Association
Top Litigator and DirectWomen Alumna Becomes President of The NCBA on June 25 - June 11, 2014 - DirectWomen
EU Climate Innovation Initiative Climate-KIC Kicks-Off First Activities in Sweden at Chalmers University of Technology
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, is set to kick-off its activities in Sweden this week with a conference at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. Climate-KIC’s expansion into Sweden comes as it is scaling up its presence across Europe this year. The organisation has recently unveiled a series of new climate change related innovation programmes worth over €100 million. - June 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Ranjeet Singh Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ranjeet Singh of Merced, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Ranjeet Singh Ms. Singh has over 11 years experience in the real estate field. She is a Realtor at... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
DUECO Inc. Promotes Tony Holscher to Service Center Supervisor for the Western States
Tony Holscher, Appointed to Lead Service Operations for the Watertown, South Dakota Branch. - June 10, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Kathy Coover Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kathy Coover of Paradise Valley, Arizona has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the health and nutrition field. About Kathy Coover Ms. Coover has over 12 years experience in the health and nutrition field... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Magnabilities LLC, Approved by the Direct Sales Association, DSA
Magnabilities LLC announces that it has been approved for membership into the Direct Selling Association (DSA). After a more than a yearlong rigorous approval process, Magnabilities demonstrated its dedication to the highest level of ethical obligations. “We are very proud to be a member of the DSA,” said Steve Heaney, President of Magnabilities. - June 10, 2014 - Magnabilities
Christine Birdsall Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christine Birdsall of Troy, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of law enforcement and public safety. About Christine Birdsall Ms. Birdsall has 3 years experience in the law... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Susan Au Allen to be Honored as "Woman of the Year" for 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO, US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce as the “Woman of the Year” for 2014 at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Champions of Character Dinner June 18, 2014, Washington, DC
National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold the Champions of Character Dinner in Washington, DC on June 18th. Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO of U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce; Mike Enzi, U.S. Senator (R-WY); Angela Franco, President & CEO of Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC. - June 08, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Angela Franco to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Award
Angela Franco, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to receive the Vale la Pena! Service Award by the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. - June 07, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Kathryn Sias - Back in the Expert SEO Saddle Again
After months of being on "down time" due to her son's serious illness, Kathryn Sias is back in the expert SEO saddle again. Back stronger than ever, Kathryn's primary concern is to bring value and great communication to all her clients. - June 05, 2014 - Kathryn Sias
DUECO Inc. Delivers the First of 22 Work Trucks Featuring Odyne Hybrid Systems to PECO
Order Includes PECO’s First Terex Bucket Trucks and First Hybrid Systems - June 04, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
EmpowHer STEMDAY Bringing Science and Technology to Low-Income Students in Los Angeles; Funding for Stem Programs Grows
Sixty students of the EmpowHer Institute participated in a UCLA hosted event designed to expose middle-school girls to career opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) on Tuesday, May 28, 2014. - June 04, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
cushion the impact ltd named as Finalists for VA of the Year London 2014
cushion the impact is delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for VA of the Year – London 2014 by the UK Virtual Assistant Conference and Awards and BeMyVA. - June 04, 2014 - cushion the impact lifestyle management
Women Who Run It Shares the Problem with Comparisons
Women Who Run It is teaming up with Emily Bennington to share why comparing where you are to where you think you should be is disruptive to your productivity. - June 04, 2014 - Women Who Run It
Whitewood Solutions Has Teamed Up with Liberty Tax Service to Change the Franchised Tax Industry Across the Country
Whitewood Solutions announced their new tax resolution program to the franchise owners of Liberty Tax at Liberty’s Annual Convention in Virginia Beach on May 30, 2014. This new program will position Liberty as an innovator in the tax industry by being among the first "Full Service Tax Help Franchises" in the country. Whitewood is excited to be able to support Liberty Tax on their quest to dominate the tax preparation industry in 2014 and beyond. - June 03, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
DUECO Inc. Names Judie Taylor CEO and Marikris Coryell COO
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment, and utility trailers in the country, has named President, Judie Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer. Marikris Coryell,... - June 02, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Smooth Looking Skin for Roller Derby Girl Pros
The professional Philadelphia Roller Derby Girls have endorsed Reviva Labs Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C Ester & DMAE Cream. Spokesperson Jocelyn Jenik, a nine-year professional Roller Derby skater, reported members of the team will also join with Reviva’s community service personnel to... - June 02, 2014 - Reviva Labs
Women Arise & Be Healed 2014 Wellness Conference© Atlanta, Georgia, July 11-13, 2014
This awesome three day conference retreat is designed to give women a weekend of rest, relaxation, and replenishing of the mind, body, and spirit! Women will come away empowered to overcome depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, abuse, powerlessness, and financial scarcity. - June 02, 2014 - Hope Teddy Bears
QA Consulting, Inc. Receives ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 Certification
QA Consulting, Inc., a medical device consulting firm, has received ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008 certifications. QA Consulting’s achievement is the result of implementing a vigorous quality management system designed to govern their consulting and contract manufacturing services. These... - May 30, 2014 - QA Consulting, Inc.
Robin Coady Smith Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year
Robin Coady Smith of Hockessin, Delaware, is a lifetime member and was recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Family Offices. - May 29, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Latest Trend in Eyelash Extensions Hits Denver
Local lash salon offers the latest trend in lash extensions for the Denver area. A new type of lash extension is taking the world by storm and is now available for you to try out right here in Denver. - May 28, 2014 - Lashes and Skin Care by Lisa
Manilow Suites Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Manilow Suites was recognized as a Top Performing Corporate Housing Company as Reviewed by travelers on the World's Largest Travel Site. From the first day in business, Manilow Suites has been the innovator for short-term corporate housing. - May 27, 2014 - Manilow Suites
Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners
A Night of Vanity Hosted by Celebrity Columnist George Wayne & Dee & Co Group
Botox in a Can aka Vanity Drink launched it's first anti aging, all natural, energy drink in NYC, with Founder & Socialite from Oklahoma Brandi Hezinger hosted by Mr. Celebrity Editor Extraordinaire....George Wayne @ The Attic Rooftop. Beautiful eye candy pop up everywhere with APM Models sipping on signature drink "Rich Bitch". - May 24, 2014 - Dee & Co. Group
Sisters Tillman Owners of Visions Home Health Care Will Debut on OWN Network May 24
Sister's Tillman and their business Visions Home Health Care will be featured in an episode of "Fix My Life" on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. This adds to the powerful self-help series “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” on Saturday, May 24 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. - May 24, 2014 - Visions Home Health Care
Atlanta Franchise Consultant Team, Ken & Amy Elias "Serve Up" The Hottest Quick-Service Food Franchises of 2014
Atlanta quick-service food franchises offer a remarkable business opportunity and employment opportunities and Ken & Amy Elias' Savvyfranchise.com has become the go to source for the best available on the market today. - May 23, 2014 - Savvy Franchise
P&V Enterprises Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Husband-and-Wife Event Planning & Production Firm Says What Makes a Successful Marriage Also Makes a Successful Business While the Bureau of Labor Statistics cites that only 26 percent of new businesses survive past 15 years, tell that to the husband-and-wife team of Vince and Pat Ahaesy,... - May 21, 2014 - P&V Enterprises
Women's Council of Realtors Hosting Their Annual Spring Tea
The Inland Valley Women's Council of Realtors is Hosting their annual spring tea to raise money and awareness for Lori's Locks. Lori's Locks provides wigs for women undergoing chemotherapy. - May 20, 2014 - James Free Properties
CSU Industries Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification Renewal
CSU Industries, Inc., one of the world’s fastest growing IT Support Services providers, announced today that they have once again achieved certification for the ISO 9001:2008 quality standard. After completing independent audits, CSU is proud to be among a select few companies who have passed... - May 20, 2014 - CSU Industries
Suzanne Hodge Pugh Receives Excellence in Leadership Award from LeadingAge North Carolina
Aldersgate President & CEO Suzanne Hodge Pugh received the Excellence in Leadership Award from LeadingAge North Carolina on Wednesday, May 14, at the association’s annual spring conference. This marks the fourth award Aldersgate has received for leadership since 2008. - May 18, 2014 - Aldersgate UMRC, Inc.
29th California Women's Conference Headlines Latina Leaders
Event Will Motivate and Mobilize the Hispanic Community - May 17, 2014 - California Women's Conference
The Law of Luxury: Bold & Bespoke Offers ARIDO Jewelry on Their New Website
BOLD & Bespoke is very pleased to announce that their website is now showcasing an A-List Celebrity Jewelry Designer. It is truly an honor to work with world renowned designer Arid Chappell/Jesse Raphael (founders of ARIDO). - May 15, 2014 - BOLD & Bespoke
Amazing Grace Lutheran Helping Imprisoned Women Return to Society
It takes a very special person, and lots of support, to help mend the broken lives of those often overlooked or rejected by society. - May 15, 2014 - Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
Shift Alerts Officially Launches During Nursing Week 2014
Shift Alerts, a mobile app designed specifically for nurses, personal support workers and other caregivers officially launches its iOS app just in time for Nursing Week 2014. Shift Alerts makes work easier for caregivers by enabling them to track all patient-related reminders in one app, designed... - May 15, 2014 - Shift Alerts
Three Berkshire Hathaway Nevada Execs Named Among Top 25 Women in Real Estate
Women’s Council of Realtors Las Vegas honors Florence Shapiro, Ellen Fahr and Leslie Carver. - May 15, 2014 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada
Stonehill College and Thayer Academy Team Up with South Shore Habitat for Humanity to Kick Off National Women Build Week
South Shore Habitat for Humanity teams up with local students to support Humanity International’s National Women Build Week, May 3-10. South Shore Habitat campus chapters at Thayer Academy and Stonehill College built and painted picnic benches to grace the two new homes now underway on Center Street in Hanover. - May 15, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Local Television Star, Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s Team Up for National Women Build Week
South Shore Habitat for Humanity and partners participate in National Women Build Week challenging women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing in their local communities. - May 15, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity