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.
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Links Students with Leading Mentors, Tools, and Prizes via New Startup Competition "USASBE Launch!"
USASBE Launch! (www.usasbelaunch.org) is a student startup competition, open to any student from any discipline from any school anywhere in the world. World class tools and industry-leading mentors are coming together to bridge the the gap between an idea and a feasible business opportunity. - September 30, 2013 - USASBE Launch
Amanda Romano Joins MMI Public Relations as Assistant Account Executive
New Hire for North Carolina Public Relations Firm Responsible for Providing Public Relations Services to a Diverse Range of Clients. - September 28, 2013 - MMI
BusinesSuites Announces Expansion to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies to Open in Downtown Pittsburgh in December 2013. - September 27, 2013 - BusinesSuites
Denver Regional Home Staging Chapter Charity Event to Benefit Africa Hope Community
The Denver Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals will be Staging a home of an African refugee family as part of their Worldwide Staging Service Week Project. Members will be helping furnish the home for a family of 6 and provide their time, creativity and resources as part of their charitable service project for 2013. - September 27, 2013 - Sensational Home Staging
Diana Garber of Intuitive Concepts is Featured in Capital Style Magazine - Six Feng Shui Tips for Better Living
Jane Hawes, Editor for Dispatch Magazines, received an introduction to Feng Shui when she interviewed Master Garber for their September/October issue of Capital Style Magazine. The interview was conducted at the new All Life Center for Integrative Well Being in Delaware, Ohio, where Garber is moving her offices. - September 26, 2013 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers® Named Top-Operator: 2013 Mini-Storage Messenger Top 100 Operators List
Amazing Spaces Storage Center is named a Top 100 Operator by "Mini-Storage Messenger" in 2013. - September 25, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Project Socialize Receives Women's Business Enterprise National Council Certification
Project Socialize, a boutique digital marketing agency, today announced it has received recognition as a woman-owned business with certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “We are excited to be part of the WBENC family and look forward to connecting... - September 25, 2013 - Project Socialize
Billie Davies Nominated Jazz Artist of the Year by LAMA, the 23rd Annual L.A. Music Awards
Female Jazz drummer and band leader Billie Davies has been nominated Jazz Artist of the Year by the L.A. Music Awards for 2013. With a background in Classical and Jazz and a lifetime of musical experiences in jams, performances, recordings and music production, the listener is treated to jazz inclinations within her ensembles that bristle with cutting-edge freshness. - September 24, 2013 - Billie Davies
CFIRA Celebrates Implementation of Title II Jobs Act While Urging Caution to Issuers; CrowdFund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates Offers Best Practices
With the lifting of the longstanding ban on general solicitation by the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission today, CrowdFund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) celebrate a significant provision of the JOBS Act going into effect while urging investors and businesses to approach the new... - September 23, 2013 - OfferBoard
UAE Top Directors to Gather at the Board of Directors 2013, Dubai
Transform into agile and proactive ‘boardroom guardians’ in promoting professional directorship and raising level of board effectiveness. - September 21, 2013 - Marcus Evans Group
Kelsie Murdock of MMI Public Relations Joins Board for Local Business Communicators Association
Murdock to Serve as Directorof Marketing for The Triangle Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. - September 20, 2013 - MMI
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Welcomes New Executive Director to Increase Awareness and Funding for Bladder Cancer
Monica Smith joins the BCAN team, ready to make a difference in the future of bladder cancer. - September 20, 2013 - Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Master Intimacy Coach Joanna Kennedy Teaches Comedian Jarod Logan How to Kiss on VH1
Master Intimacy Coach Joanna Kennedy makes her national television debut on VH1 teaching comedian Jarod Logan how to kiss and really mean it. Kennedy, Founder of the Center for Happiness, Love & Pleasure, caught the attention of VH1 with DateCamp’s most popular video YouTube video,... - September 17, 2013 - Center for Happiness Love & Pleasure
DIDX Wholesale DIDX Marketplace of 25000 Participates in Comptel Plus First Time
For the first time, DIDX, also known as DIDXchange, will be a publicity sponsor and an exhibitor at Comptel Plus Fall 2013 Convention & Expo in Orlando, Florida September 23 - 26, 2013. The world's largest number of wholesale telecommunications companies (over 25,000) use DIDX to buy and sell... - September 17, 2013 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
Eb & flow Yoga is Lululemon-Athletica September Studio of the Month
September is National Yoga Month, and every Sunday at 10 a.m., September 8th-29th, Chicago Bucktown lululemon athletica will sponsor a free class at its featured Studio of the Month: Eb & flow Yoga Studio in the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood. Grab a towel and a bottle of water, and come... - September 16, 2013 - Eb & flow Yoga Studio
Fresh Finds Now Selling the Pillow Talk Pillow
This unique pillow discreetly stores private items. - September 13, 2013 - Theresa Roemer LLC
MAX Technical Training Recommends Companies Apply for Up to $250,000 in Grant Money Provided the ODSA for Training Their Incumbent Workforce
MAX Technical Training, a woman-owned and operated IT training company is recommending companies take advantage of the Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program. MAX Technical Training can assist companies in navigating the process from helping them understand the details of the program to identify training courses that are eligible to receive vouchers for reimbursement. - September 12, 2013 - MAX Technical Training
Lemongrass Spa Launches Its First Mobile App
Lemongrass Spa, a direct sales company focusing on natural skin care products, has launched Leapfactor’s Salesfactor iPad App. The app, which was unveiled at their annual convention, is available via the app store for their 1,200 consultants to help boost their productivity and enrich the... - September 11, 2013 - Leapfactor
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