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.
Stay-at-Home Mom Turned 6-Figure Business Builder Announces Launch of New Website
Michelle Barnes, who has turned four different network marketing opportunities into six-figure businesses, is launching a new website where she will offer coaching services to aspiring network marketers. - September 10, 2013 - Michelle Barnes Intl., LLC
DUECO Launches TL50 Mini-Aerial Featuring the Longest Side Reach in the Industry, at 36 Feet, and Great Stability
TL50 Provides the Stability of the Big Aerials While Fitting through a 36” Gate - September 10, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Rachelle Smith Joins Women Speakers Association Executive Team
Rachelle Smith, entrepreneur and author, has joined the Women Speakers Association (WSA) Executive Leadership Team. “I am excited to be a member of WSA, and am thrilled and humbled to assume this volunteer leadership role. This is truly an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of... - September 07, 2013 - Positive Creative Infusion Consulting, LLC
Snaggle Foot Round Lake Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers Receives 2013 Best of Round Lake Award
Round Lake Award Program Honors the Achievement - September 06, 2013 - Snaggle Foot Dog Walks and Pet Care
ecoEnvelopes® Certified as a Woman Business Enterprise
ecoEnvelopes (www.ecoEnvelopes.com), the world’s leader in innovative, eco-friendly mailing solutions, has been recertified as a majority women-owned business by the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC), the first national certifier of Women Business... - September 06, 2013 - ecoEnvelopes
Alliance Bank & Trust Hires New Retail Leader
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced the hiring of Sally D. Dunn to their retail banking team as Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Manager. - September 05, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance and Fitness Opportunity for Children and Adults
The Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) will be celebrating its Grand Opening to introduce a new dance studio to the Washington DC, and Northern Virginia area. The Greater Washington Dance Center will offer extensive dance and fitness programs for students of all ages, beginning through professional, to include Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern,Yoga and Fitness. - September 04, 2013 - Greater Washington Dance Center
Domari & Associates, Inc. Announces Growth in Austin, TX and Promotions
Executive recruiting firm, Domari & Associates expands to Austin, TX. - September 04, 2013 - Domari & Associates
RE/MAX Elite and the McCoy Freeman Group, Welcome Mary Gowenlock
Mary Gowenlock has joined the McCoy-Freeman Group at RE/MAX Elite in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Mary has been in real estate for 15 years and focuses primarily on selling waterfront properties. Mary is a member of the Space Coast Board of Realtors, the Florida Association of Realtors and the National... - August 29, 2013 - RE/MAX Elite
Voodoo Viral Marketing Systems Hires Marketing Automation and IT Expert for Customer Service and Training Roles
Voodoo Viral Marketing Systems, a provider of cloud-based online video marketing services for businesses, hires Angela Servino as Customer Service and Training Director. - August 29, 2013 - Voodoo Viral Marketing Systems
10 Years Ago, Spas Became Mainstream for Expecting Moms
Until 10 years ago this September, the idea of prenatal massage for moms was nearly nonexistent. When the country's first prenatal spa opened it's doors in Northern California, it symbolized the beginning of a new era of specialized services for expecting moms. Now, through Belly Friendly, spas across the country have access to tools to help them create a pregnancy-friendly environment with outstanding services. - August 29, 2013 - Belly Friendly
September is Proclaimed International "Update Your Resume" Month
Career Directors International (CDI) has proclaimed September the official 'Update Your Résumé Month.' "September is the perfect time to start a new approach to career care-taking," says Sally Calloway, Career Coach with CDI. "While children are embarking on starting... - August 28, 2013 - Resumes by Coach Sally
Nastrac Group Awarded "Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards 2013"
Nina Alag Suri, Founder and Group CEO Nastrac Group was awarded the "Most promising Entrepreneurship Awards 2013" in Singapore on 17th August at Marina Bay Sands Hotel. - August 27, 2013 - Nastrac Group
Piano Solutions XXI Launches Million Dollar Piano
Introducing the Million Dollar New York Serenade Piano – the Crown Jewel of American Music. - August 25, 2013 - Piano Solutions XXI
Seattle's Women’s Business Exchange, Where Inspiration Leads, Celebrates 35 Years
The Women’s Business Exchange (WBE) is Seattle’s longest running women’s business networking group. On September 12th WBE is hosting a 35th Anniversary Where Inspiration Leads Gala Dinner event featuring Keynote Speaker Leslie Mackie, internationally acclaimed baker, pastry chef, and founder of Macrina Bakery. http://www.wbex.org. - August 24, 2013 - Women's Business Exchange
Kim Lewey of Lewey Landscaping & Lawncare, Inc. Wins 2013 Women in Business Award
Co-Owner Of Triangle-Based Lawn Care Company Honored by Triangle Business Journal - August 24, 2013 - Lewey Landscaping and Lawn Care
Lovely Vixen an Online Retailer of Lingerie and Costumes Launches a Special Promotion to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
LovelyVixen.com an online boutique featuring costumes and lingerie wants women to feel great about getting sexy this Halloween. To further support breast cancer awareness and research, Lovely Vixen will donate a percentage of each purchase to the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center. - August 23, 2013 - Lovely Vixen
Checking for Head Lice Simplified by Hair Whisperers
Download the Proof of Lice card from Hair Whisperers to determine if your child has head lice. - August 22, 2013 - Hair Whisperers
Ivy Exec Named to the Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies
Inc. names Ivy Exec one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the U.S. - August 20, 2013 - Ivy Exec
Desirae Woofter Onboard to Oversee Data Driven Programs
Classic Graphics, one of the largest privately owned commercial-printing companies in the Southeast has appointed Desirae Woofter as Program Manager. Mrs. Woofter is responsible for overseeing customer’s intricate mailing programs that include data driven versioning, variable data content and... - August 17, 2013 - Classic Graphics
Daybreak Welcomes Susan Eison as Director of Marketing
Susan Eison joins DayBreak of the Lowcountry, effective August 2013. - August 16, 2013 - DayBreak of the Lowcountry
Maral Kilejian Named to the Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus Steering Committee
Mullin Law, PC, a premier commercial law firm nationally recognized in the area of franchise law, congratulates Maral Kilejian on her recent appointment to the six-member Steering Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on Franchising Diversity Caucus. The mission of the Forum on... - August 15, 2013 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Women in Leadership Africa East Africa Edition to Take Place in Nairobi, Kenya
The Second Women in Leadership Africa Forum will take place in Nairobi Kenya on September 18th & 19th. The organizers, Ideanomics Global announced that the two day gathering will focus on the challenges hindering the advancement of African Women in public and the private sector. The theme of... - August 15, 2013 - Ideanomics
Talking Dog Reporters in Your Community
Picture A Moment Pet Productions' new website is part of a new and unique Canine Barketing Strategy that brings fun solutions to reduce pet overpopulation. - August 14, 2013 - Picture A Moment Pet Productions LLC
Vicki Rae Thorne is Named a Finalist for the Women in the Pet Industry Woman of the Year Award
Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN) recognizes extraordinary women, including Vicki Rae Thorne, founder of Earth Heart Inc., in five pet business categories. - August 14, 2013 - Earth Heart Inc.
Solicitors in Liverpool Go the Extra Mile to Help Local Entrepreneurs
The Liverpool based Mums in Business network; set up a couple of years ago is going from strength to strength. When Claire Currie returned to work as a partner for Kirwan's Solicitors after having her son three years ago she realised that there were lots of other mums who wanted to work. She... - August 09, 2013 - Kirwan's Liverpool
Perfect Balance (Formerly LFC, Inc.) Has Launched a New Website
Perfect Balance: Concierge, Professional Services and Organizing website is your one-stop service provider for organizing your life and balancing your success. - August 07, 2013 - Perfect Balance
New Site Design for LOVE–the Secret Ingredient
Cooking Site Revamped and More Delicious Than Ever - August 06, 2013 - LOVE-the secret ingredient
Inspiring Self-Acceptance Through Handmade Wearable Art
Kyra Thomas, the sixteen year-old founder of Bibelot Clothes, is working to change the world through her unique handmade clothing. The fashion industry encourages young people, especially girls, to have lower self-esteems through images of underweight, airbrushed models. The purpose of Bibelot Clothes is to provide girls with a supportive community to help them find love for who they are, regardless of society's unrealistic expectations. - August 06, 2013 - Bibelot Clothes
Modern Media Group Officially Opens Doors to Local Businesses
After over a decade of helping local businesses generate buzz by creating captivating marketing material, Modern Media Group NY, LLC has opened its new office at 95 Gleneida Avenue in Carmel, NY. Rebecca Bertoldi, the owner of Modern Media, began helping local entrepreneurs to brand, market and grow their businesses in 2001, when she launched her home-based design and marketing business. - August 03, 2013 - Modern Media Group NY, LLC
Bettina Monaco Recognized By Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bettina Monaco of East Norwich, Rhode Island 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 Bettina Monaco Ms. Monaco has over 20 years experience in the real estate field. She is a... - August 02, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Getting Paid to Give Advice: "Becoming a Successful Independent Consultant"
The Independent workforce is growing: The economic, social and demographic forces driving the shift to an independent workforce are accelerating. Based on these forces—and strong interest by Americans to become independent—we expect the U.S. independent workforce to grow to more than 20 million over the next two years. - MBO Partners' inaugural study: The State of Independence In America (2011) - August 01, 2013 - Hampton Bates Cooper & Robinson LLC
Face Forward Charity Announce Fourth Annual Gala to be "A Gatsby Affair" Benefiting Survivors of Domestic Violence
peakPRgroup are proud to announce The Fourth Annual A-list Red Carpet Gala will be held at the luxurious Fairmont Miramar Hotel. The evening hosts will be Mrs. Deborah Alessi CEO/Founder and Dr. David Alessi. - July 31, 2013 - peakPRgroup
Florida Woman Beats Odds & Places in National Senior Games
As the only woman in her family who hasn't had breast cancer, Ellen Jaffe Jones, places in the National Senior Games proving that you can "just" on a plant-based, vegan diet. At every one of the 54 5K races she's placed in over the last 7 years, she gets told that's impossible. - July 31, 2013 - Ellen Jaffe Jones
Urban Balance Counseling Now Certified by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Urban Balance Counseling, a group therapy practice serving the Chicago area with 5 locations, is proud to announce that it has recently been certified by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council. This will provide Urban Balance therapists with new-found resources, as well as allow insurance providers and EAPs to find a certified woman-owned business in the counseling field. - July 31, 2013 - Urban Balance
Enterprising Women Welcomes Two New Members to Advisory Board
María Ivón Abuawad and Lisa Nichols to Serve as Board Members. - July 31, 2013 - Enterprising Women
Vidicom’s BrandSpeak Meets ExpertSpeak
PRSA Bronze Anvil Award winning video solutions agency Vidiom's in-house talent Raina Seitel is starring on the new Style Network show "City Girl Diaries." Vidicom is partnering with the Experts Collective, a trend-savvy group of experts with specialties in every lifestyle category. - July 29, 2013 - Vidicom
Tiny Stars Creative Designs Poster for the 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
Tiny Stars Creative is proud to announce the unveiling of the company's poster design for 2013 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. TSC worked closely with the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce and their staff to develop an 11x17 poster that will be prominently displayed in area businesses to promote the 3-day... - July 26, 2013 - Tiny Stars Creative
Marin County’s Dr. Anne Cummings Hosts Free Seminar: Live Better, Live Longer, on Friday, September 27 at Marin Art and Garden Center
How to manage stress, get a good night’s sleep and get healthy - even after 50 - are just some of the issues facing Marin County residents today. Marin County residents looking to find ways to live not just longer, but better, will find out how at a free seminar hosted by Anne Cummings, MD, FACP, one of the top physicians in the community, to be held at the Marin Art and Garden Center, located at 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Ross, CA, on Friday, September 27th, 10:00 am to noon. - July 25, 2013 - Concierge Choice Physicians
elements® Fitness Announces Multi-Club Expansion in New England
Popular Miami-Based fitness franchise elements for women adds 3 new club locations in New England, more planned… - July 25, 2013 - elements®
MMI Public Relations Names Jennifer Evans as Account Executive
Local Public Relations Firm Hires Virginia Native to Manage Accounts in Public Relations Strategy and Media Awareness. - July 25, 2013 - MMI
Mortgage Service Provider Adds Corporate Trainer as Offices Expand
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of mortgage quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS® reviews and loan fulfillment including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, has added Doris Crosby as their Mortgage Operations Corporate Trainer to develop and... - July 24, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Sara Fitzpatrick Comito Named Publications Editor at CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing
CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing names Sara Fitzpatrick Comito their Publications Editor. She will be responsible for editorial planning and strategy, writing, and copy editing of the company's niche magazine division, which includes the Lee County Bar Association's monthly magazine, Res Gestae; Fit Nation, a bimonthly publication; and Bishop Verot's Black & Gold Alumni quarterly magazine. - July 21, 2013 - CONRIC PR & Marketing
Case Study: How Points Based Rewards Programs Can Affect Revenue and Retention in Health Clubs
Points Based Rewards Programs are becoming more frequently used by top retailers. How do these programs influence overall Revenue and client Retention. A case study using perkville rewards at elements fitness clubs. - July 21, 2013 - elements®
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin to Meet with IEEW PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Students Wednesday, July 24
Governor to Meet with The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women and the PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Afghan and Rwandan Students in Oklahoma City. - July 19, 2013 - IEEW
WK Dickson's Airport Group Continues Rapid Growth with Senior Project Manager
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced another major addition to its airport consulting group. The firm welcomed Brigid Z. Williams, PE this week. She is located in the Raleigh regional office and serves as a senior project manager in the airport group. Her areas of expertise include runway,... - July 18, 2013 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Liberté, Eden Salon Host Annual Fashion Benefit for IEEW’s PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Program July 23
The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Announces Fashion Show in Oklahoma City to Benefit PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Program - July 18, 2013 - IEEW
Online Therapy Institute's Magazine is Still Free - Alongside Pay-What-You-Want Subscription Options
Online Therapy Institute has offered a free trade magazine for the helping professions since 2010. Now they have opted to adopt the Pay-What-You-Want business model to support continued publication of the digital resource for therapists, coaches and other helping professionals. - July 17, 2013 - Online Therapy Institute
Afghan and Rwandan Women Come to Dallas to Celebrate Peace and Opportunity Through Business
PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS ® Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda Through Training and Mentoring. - July 17, 2013 - IEEW
BDA Promotes Justine Mannering and Taylor Whitman
BDA is pleased to announce the following promotions as of 1st July, 2013: - Justine Mannering to Managing Director - Taylor Whitman to Director Euan Rellie, Senior Managing Director, said, “Justine and Taylor have both been successful in originating and executing transactions in New York... - July 16, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd