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.
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
Junior League of Raleigh’s Bargain Box Donates More Than $9,500 to Wake County Public School System
Schools to Receive More Than $9,500 in Student Bargain Buck Vouchers Thanks to Nonprofit Organization’s Fundraiser. - November 10, 2013 - Junior League of Raleigh
DUECO Welcomes Partners at Open House in Thomasville, PA and Announces Additional Locations for Customer Events
Company Showcases New 22,000 Sq. Ft. Facility, New Service Manager, New Products - November 08, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
West Palm Store Offers Interactive Artisan Experiences
Shoppe 561 debuts soap-making class and others this week. - November 08, 2013 - Shoppe 561
Best in the Biz 2013
Anita Fabrizio nominated for Best in the Biz for Event Planner & Personal Shopper/Fashion Stylist. - November 07, 2013 - Tampa Personal Concierge
Local Real Estate Agent Selected for 2013 EverGreen Award
Oldroyd Realty announces the good news about an award from the NAR Green REsource Council that is given to only a select few Realtors. Document and picture are attached. - November 05, 2013 - Oldroyd Realty, Inc
TV Lawyer Gwendolyn Lindsay-Jackson, Esq. Seeks on Air Role; View Demo Reel
TV Legal News LLC provided on air talent for ABC, CBS, CNN, HLN, FOX News, MBN, MSNBC, NBC, News 12 NJ, Fox News, WNYW and WPIX. - November 05, 2013 - TV Legal News
Two Sharecare Alzheimer’s Experts Join Forces to Celebrate National Caregiver Month
Two of the Top 10 most influential online experts on Alzheimer’s disease according to ShareCare – the health and wellness experts site launched by Dr. Oz – Lori La Bey (#1) of Alzheimer’s Speaks and Sherri Snelling (#4) of Caregiving Club announced today a joint project in... - November 04, 2013 - Caregiving Club, Inc.
Thomaston Yoga Studio Presents Yoga Rosa
Thomaston Yoga Studio offering classes 5 days a week with Stephanie Shershow. - November 01, 2013 - Yoga Rosa
November: A Month to Count Your Blessings
A month to count you many blessings and show how thankful you are for everything in your life. - October 31, 2013 - Women on the Verge
Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN of Powell, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Paula J. Meyers, MSN, RN, SCRN Ms. Meyers has almost 40 years experience in the... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB of Highlands Ranch, Colorado 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 Susan M. Miovech, Ph.D., RNC-OB Dr. Miovech has over 44 years... - October 30, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ellica Church Joins DiabetesSisters as Development and Marketing Manager
Nonprofit Welcomes Member and Volunteer with 7 Years of Experience. - October 30, 2013 - DiabetesSisters
K.A.W.S. Marketing Group, Inc. Hosts September 11th Farewell Breakfast for Soldier
K.A.W.S. Marketing Group, Inc. hosted a farewell breakfast on September 11, 2013, for a team member who was called to active duty for her other job as a soldier serving in the Army National Guard. - October 30, 2013 - KMG, Inc.
San Francisco’s Popular Fitness Studio Donates to Local Charities During Month of November with Special Class Offerings
Burn announces “Burn For a Better Community,” donating 100% of class revenues to non-profit organizations. - October 28, 2013 - Burn
Optima ECM Consulting Celebrates the Opening of Its New Global Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ
Optima opens new global headquarters to better serve its staff, clients and partners. - October 24, 2013 - Optima ECM Consulting
Blogger and HR Expert Sonia So Launched Talents PlanNet, a Recruitment Firm Today in Hong Kong
Talents PlanNet is the Recruitment Agency of this Talent Era. Talents PlanNet refers to Talent Acquisition, Strategic HR Planning, and Professional People Networking. Sonia So, Director of Talents PlanNet, officially launched her startup Talents PlanNet recruitment agency at a flash event at... - October 24, 2013 - Talents PlanNet
The Junior League of Raleigh’s 29th Annual a Shopping SPREE! Returns
Four-day shopping fundraiser raises money to benefit promising youth. - October 23, 2013 - Junior League of Raleigh
What the Online Fashion Shops Hope Will Never be Discovered: Playing Dress Up Just Got Real
The online fashion shops industry just got its wake-up call: Bloody-Fabulous.com has launched and offers the latest innovation: an online shop for the girls who want to dress up like rebel princesses. www.bloody-fabulous.com - October 22, 2013 - Bloody-Fabulous
Hot Bambú Charcoal – Sustainable Grilling
Maya Bamboo, makers of Hot Bambú charcoal, bring a sustainable choice in the grilling market with a charcoal that has no chemicals, fillers, or trees. The world’s consumption of grilling charcoal, made from wood, leads to clear-cutting, loss of natural resources, and soil erosion in... - October 22, 2013 - Maya Bamboo
Pink Elephant Named Finalist in 10th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Pink Elephant’s CEO, Fatima Cabral was named a Finalist in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Business Services –11 to 2,500 Employees category in the 10th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, and will ultimately be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award winner in... - October 19, 2013 - Pink Elephant
Texas Self Storage Association Announces Board Officers for 2013-2014
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2013-2014. The new board members and officers began their term on October 1 and will be introduced at the TSSA Big Ideas in Storage Annual Conference scheduled for October 27 – 29 in The Woodlands. - October 18, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
Visionary People Makes Huge Quantum Leaps Just in Time for 2014
As a small independently owned business, Visionary People, LLC entered 2013 with a clear focus on the goals they wanted to accomplish. These accomplishments have helped position the company for greater growth spurts & stability. Statistics on small businesses reveal that surviving beyond the first three years has become the benchmark, where it once was five years. Visionary People will celebrate it's 7th year in February 2014. - October 17, 2013 - Visionary People
Lorna Nahil Named Finalist in 10th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Managing Partner of CFO Enterprise, LCC Named Finalist in the Lifetime Achievement Business Category. - October 16, 2013 - CFO Enterprise
Benevolent Generation LLC Adds to Management Team
Las Vegas based provider of management services elevates Dawn Gilliland to head client accounts. - October 15, 2013 - Benevolent Generation, LLC
Educator Turned Entrepreneur Named Finalist in 10th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Julie Seal, a former first grade teacher and founder and President of Mirus Promotions, was named a finalist in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Business Services–10 or Less Employees category in the 10th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. She will ultimately be a Gold, Silver or Bronze Stevie Award winner. - October 14, 2013 - Mirus Agency
Classic Holidays’ Gail O’Neill Nominated for Women in Business Award
A big congratulations goes to Gail O'Neill who has been nominated in the 2013 Gold Coast Women in Business Awards. The longstanding Manager of Classic’s Beach House Seaside Resort, Gail was nominated by Connecting Southern Gold Coast for the Business Achiever Award for her work with the Gold... - October 13, 2013 - Classic Holidays
Sharon Tower Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sharon Tower of Columbus, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Sharon Tower Ms. Tower has almost 20 years experience in the education field. She is the Dean of... - October 11, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
BDA Managing Director Justine Mannering Wins “40 Under 40” Award
BDA is pleased to announce that Justine Mannering, BDA Managing Director in New York, was named one of The M&A Advisor’s 2013 “40 Under 40”, for achieving significant success in the M&A industry while under the age of 40. Justine was chosen by an independent board of... - October 11, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Aiken, SC Inventory Professional Earns Certification
National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Rachel d’Entremont, who has achieved the designation of Certified Inventory Specialist (CIS). - October 11, 2013 - National Inventory Certification Association
DUECO, Inc. Earns Business of the Year Award
Utility Equipment and Service Provider Recognized with the 2013 Waukesha County Executive’s Business of the Year Award. - October 10, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
Southern Textile Manufacturing Meets Textile Marketing Where Vintage Meets Chic: Couture Closets Launches Digital Consignment Store
Tonight, history was continued in an historic setting at Broad Margin, a Frank Lloyd Wright designated, nationally-recognized historical landmark as Couture Closets launched an exclusive consignment digital store showcasing the world’s finest designers. Two southern entrepreneurial... - October 10, 2013 - Couture Closets
BusinesSuites Announces Expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies to Open in Raleigh in December 2013 - October 10, 2013 - BusinesSuites
USA Network Founder Kay Koplovitz to be a Featured Speaker at the IMPACT Leadership 21 Summit
Business Leaders Convene October 10 in New York to Discuss How to Elevate Women to Highest Levels of Leadership and Influence - October 09, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
Textile Manufacturing to Textile Marketing: South Carolina’s History Continues
The rich textile history of South Carolina continues Thursday, at one of only 18 nationally-recognized historical landmarks, specifically designated by architect Frank Lloyd Wright himself, in Greenville, South Carolina. Couture Closets launches an exclusive consignment digital store showcasing the... - October 08, 2013 - Couture Closets
TFI Envision, Inc. is Sponsor of WBDC 12th Annual Business Breakfast
TFI Envision, Inc. will be a Bronze Sponsor at the upcoming October 24, 2013 Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) 12th Annual Business Breakfast, at the Stamford Marriott in Stamford, Connecticut. This signature event commemorates the 25th anniversary of ground breaking legislation... - October 06, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Women’s Small Business Accelerator Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary with Gala Event Recognizing First Graduates of Its Inspired Education Track
Special Guest Peter Shankman, Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Founder of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), Will Deliver Keynote. - October 02, 2013 - WSBA Ohio