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.

Marketing Expert Dr. R Kay Green Announces Spring 2013 Marketing Rule Book Tour

Beginning in May 2013, Dr. R. Kay Green will launch the official B*Word Rule Book Tour based on the highly-acclaimed marketing rule book "I've Been Called the B*Word…Now What Do I Do? 13 Rules for the "New-Age" Professional Woman. As Dr. Green explains, "The B*Word Rule... - March 02, 2013 - RKG Marketing Solutions

Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) Announces Piper Ayala, CCHP as New Chairman of the Board

Piper Ayala, CCHP, ExecuStay Midwest has been named Chairman of the Board of the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA), the leading organization dedicated to the corporate housing industry. Ayala has served on the Board of Directors since 2010 and previously held the position of... - March 01, 2013 - Corporate Housing Providers Assocation

IEEW CEO Dr. Terry Neese Joins Area Leaders to Host High Tea for International Women’s History Month

March 2 Event Will Benefit The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women and Its International Women in PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Program - March 01, 2013 - IEEW

Women’s Business Development Center March Programs Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership

Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - March 01, 2013 - Women's Business Development Center

Real Chemistry Partners with OpenSky and "Insider" Molly Sims

Real Chemistry, a hot, new skincare brand was just endorsed by "Insider" Molly Sims of OpenSky. - February 28, 2013 - BluDahlia LLC

Yemela D. Bell-Gomez, Owner/Partner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Yemela D. Bell-Gomez of Victorville, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of civil engineering. About Yemela D. Bell-Gomez, Owner/Partner Ms. Bell-Gomez has over 8 years experience... - February 28, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide

IEEW Launches PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Program in Afghanistan and Rwanda

Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Mentorship Program Begins Business Training Classes for Women Entrepreneurs in Kabul, Afghanistan and Kigali, Rwanda - February 28, 2013 - IEEW

5th Annual Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Conference: Minneapolis Women Business Leaders to Mentor Local Girls in Business and Finance at University of St. Thomas

More than 130 girls from middle and high schools throughout the Minneapolis area, and over 30 prominent women in business, are expected to attend the fifth annual Girls Going Places® Entrepreneurship Conference presented locally by Foster Klima & Company, LLC and The University of St. - February 24, 2013 - Foster Klima & Company, LLC

ANNACOLIBRI Celebrates One Year of Tech Savvy Coaching

ANNACOLIBRI Celebrates One Year of Tech Savvy Coaching for Women and Tech Market Women seeking relevant skills for traditional jobs or self-employment have a resource in ANNACOLIBRI, a coaching and internet marketing company that teaches women the computer skills and tech savvy needed for... - February 24, 2013 - ANNACOLIBRI

Pixels & Dots, LLC 2012 Public Awareness Award Winner

Pixels & Dots, LLC is recognized by the Ohio Public Images Network as an organization who made an exceptional effort to promote awareness and acceptance of individuals with disabilities. - February 23, 2013 - Pixels & Dots, LLC

Bizzy Fizz Bath Treats Making a Splash at the Oscars

Members of the press stopping by GBK's Luxury Gift Lounge in Honor of the 2013 Academy Awards Nominees & Presenters will receive an exclusive Press Bag that contains natural, edible Sugar Lips Kits from Macomb, Michigan based business Bizzy Fizz Bath Treats. "These are absolutely one of... - February 23, 2013 - Bizzy Fizz Bath Treats

IEEW CEO Dr. Terry Neese Named in Most Admired CEOs in Oklahoma List

Institute For Economic Empowerment of Women’s CEO Recognized at The Journal Record’s Fourth Annual Oklahoma’s Most Admired CEOs Event Feb. 12 - February 23, 2013 - IEEW

Attorney Ashley Campbell is Featured in 2013 Super Lawyers Magazine for Pro Bono Contributions

Ragsdale Liggett attorney Ashley Campbell, is featured in an article for her pro bono contributions in the 2013 North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine. - February 23, 2013 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC

Robin Coady Smith, Recently Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Robin Coady Smith of Hockessin, Delaware, has recently been 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. About Robin Coady Smith Robin Coady Smith was born in... - February 23, 2013 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Digital Press Agency to Host St. Pete Youth Social Media Workshop #StPeteYSMW

Bay Area Pros will host social media training for Florida Bay Area teen artists and athletes at renowned Enoch Davis Center of St. Petersburg on March 9, 2013. - February 23, 2013 - Bay Area Pros

New Hampshire Virtual Assistant Business Celebrates Six Years in Business

Virtual Assistant business celebrates six year anniversary. - February 22, 2013 - K Grass Business Consulting

The Grapeseed Company on Display at the 2013 Academy Awards Gift Lounge

Pleased to announce The Grapeseed Company, in association with The Aritsan Group, will participate in a luxury celebrity gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on February 22-23, 2013 at an exclusive location in Beverly Hills, California, in honor of the The 2013 Academy Awards Nominees and... - February 20, 2013 - The Grapeseed Company

Kim Lewey Named 2013 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Winner

Co-Owner of Triangle-Based Lawn Care Company Honored by Enterprising Women Magazine - February 20, 2013 - Lewey Landscaping and Lawn Care

Amazing Women’s Expo Will Support Ryan House, a Local Charity in Phoenix, AZ., with 50% of Ticket Sales

The Amazing inaugural, grab-your-girlfriends event makes its debut August 17-18, 2013 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Event features: Celebrities, TV Personalities, Fashion Shows, Book Signings, Giveaways and Retail Therapy. - February 19, 2013 - Amazing Women's Expo

Jo Dee Messina Makes Music with Twitter

Embracing technology and social media, Jo Dee Messina took only days to produce a downloadable single and streaming music video in an industry that traditionally takes months to navigate from idea to distribution. She enlisted her Twitter followers, asking them to tweet pictures of themselves holding up handwritten signs to be included in the video for “Unbreakable.” After watching her account “blow up” with replies and retweets, Messina decided to enlist TuneCore to distribute online. - February 18, 2013 - Jo Dee Messina

FitSource Fitness Club for Women's Conversion and Expansion Comes to a Halt

FitSource Fitness Club for Women, the premier fitness center founded by Cynthia Alonso and Yami Meneses in 2009, has officially closed its doors. After launching successfully in 2009, Fitsource who's Trade Mark is owned by Lifestyle Fitness, LLC, grew to three gyms by 2010. Surviving the recession,... - February 15, 2013 - Cynthia Alonso

Local Jewelry Designer's Debut in New York, Plitzs Fashion Week, 2013

By invitation only, Uniquely Designed Jewelry, by Renee Howard, debut at Plitzs Fashion Week, New York City, Feb. 7, 8, & 9th, 2013, at the W-Hotel, in Manhattan. - February 15, 2013 - Uniquely Designed Jewelry

Local Attorney Going to Washington to Sound Alarm on Emerging Student Load Debt Crisis, Other Key Issues

Meeting with congressman and senators on key issues for student loan borrowers and debtors. - February 13, 2013 - Lorene Lynn Mies, A PLC

New Docu-Series Helps Young Adults Start Small Businesses

Inspired Life Media Group and S6xth House Entertainment present The American Dream Revised, a docuseries and social action campaign designed to help young adults start small businesses. - February 13, 2013 - ILMG

New One of a Kind Pet Career Training Course Offered at Hudson Valley Community College

HVCC partners with P.E.T.S. Mary Lynn Gagnon, owner of Pet Estates Inc., and leader in the pet business field for more than 23 years are excited to announce a new vision for the pet world: The first pet career school for students called Pet Educational Training Services (P.E.T.S) beginning... - February 13, 2013 - Pet Estates Inc.

Making the Second Half the Better Half: Roel Resources Rolls Out on the Web

Announcing the launch of an information-rich, multi-subject online community website for people over 40. - February 12, 2013 - Roel Resources LLC.

Theresa Roemer’s Valentine Truffles at Bar 12 in Saks Fifth Avenue – Proceeds to Benefit Child Legacy International

Theresa Roemer and Saks Fifth Avenue are very excited to announce the Valentine selection of her Signature Truffles at Bar 12, Saks Fifth Avenue, Houston Galleria. Proceeds from the truffles will benefit Child Legacy International. - February 11, 2013 - Theresa Roemer LLC

Everybody’s Getting Into the Love Game These Days

The love industry is booming and everyone wants a piece of it including Facebook. Who is next? - February 09, 2013 - Atwood Technology Inc.

Love Builder - a Relationship Building App for Couples

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dr. Sally Palaian launches a free and fun relationship app designed to help couples grow closer together. Love Builder, a free app on iPhone® and Android™ helps couples grow their relationship together. The app provides fun and spontaneous... - February 06, 2013 - Positive Self Center

FORTRUST's Kira McManus Voted One of Colorado's Top 25 Most Powerful Sales People by Colorado Business Magazine

FORTRUST, the Rocky Mountain Region’s premium data center and colocation services provider announced today that Kira McManus, Director of Business Development and Channel Management, was voted by Colorado Business Magazine as one of the top 25 sales people in Denver. Colorado Business... - February 06, 2013 - FORTRUST

NAWBO Southern Nevada to Host Women of Distinction Awards May 3 - Nomination Deadline is March 1, 2013

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada chapter announces plans for 15th Annual Women of Distinction Awards. The award nominations deadline is March 1, 2013. Recipients will be announced at a luncheon program on May 3, 2013 at the recently remodeled Monte Carlo. The Women of Distinction Awards recognizes women who are outstanding in their fields and have made significant contributions to the community both personally and professionally. - February 06, 2013 - NAWBO Southern Nevada

Kennewick Massage Business Opens Promising Sister Business in West Richland Expanding Its Menu of Services

Massage practice in Kennewick expanding business to include full service salon & spa services in West Richland off Van Giesen. - February 05, 2013 - StoneWorks Salon & Spa

"The Ways Of Eternity," First in the "I, Horus" Series, Published by Smashwords

Writer D. A. Dean's ebook debuts in multiple formats on Smashwords. - January 27, 2013 - D.A. Dean

FortuneKeeper Unique Jewelry & Accessories Brings Gift Shop Magazine "Fab Find" Bracelets to International Gift Show at Javit's This Sunday Jan. 29 at Booth 8272

FortuneKeeper® Unique Jewelry & Accessories, a Brooklyn based company offering creatively designed necklaces, key chains, and bag pulls, expands its product line with an innovative new bracelet, named a "fab find" by Gift Shop Magazine. Every FortuneKeeper® slides open to safely store your prized fortunes, quotes, mantras, prayers or affirmations. - January 25, 2013 - FortuneKeeper

Government Contract Opportunities on the Rise for Small Business

Business Thru Government Forsees Big Year in Government Work - January 24, 2013 - Business Thru Government, Inc

Enterprising Women Foundation Hosts National Mentorship Day Luncheon Jan. 24

Event Highlights the Importance of Mentorship Through Recognition of Top Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders - January 24, 2013 - Enterprising Women

"A Wandering, Wondering Jew: Story of Enlightenment on a Budget" Published on Kindle in Time for Global Belly Laugh Day

In time for the “Global Belly Laugh Day” celebration Jan. 24, author Mark Lusky announces Kindle publication of his book, “A Wandering, Wondering Jew: Story of enlightenment on a budget.” Loosely inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Eat, Pray, Love,” Lusky offers grassroots, common-sense suggestions for enhancing readers’ daily lives--including finding or improving a sense of humor. - January 22, 2013 - Lusky Enterprises, Inc.

Six Berger Kahn Attorneys Named to the List of Super Lawyers with Top Honors in the Lists of "Southern California Top 100" and "Orange County Top 50"

Fewer than five percent of attorneys receive the Super Lawyers recognition and this year, all six Berger Kahn principals have been named to the list of Southern California Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional... - January 21, 2013 - Berger Kahn

Michele Brown Awarded Commercial Realtor of the Year

The South Bay Association of Realtors presented the Commercial Realtor of the Year 2012 award to A. Michele Brown, President of Real Estate Professionals, Keller Williams South Bay. Michele is a Director of KW Commercial Real Estate. The SBAOR Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet was held... - January 20, 2013 - Real Estate Professionals, Michele Brown

Internet Tech Specialists CEO to Speak at AICCA Conference

Client confidentiality is a key concern. Do you think your information is safe and secure? Debbie Mahler will answer that question. - January 18, 2013 - Internet Tech Specialists

Linda Starcher Receives Sarasota Chamber Insignia Award

RE/MAX Alliance Group Associate in Sarasota, Florida Honored for Excellence in Customer Service - January 17, 2013 - RE/MAX Alliance Group

KFF LLC Food Safety Consulting Announces Successful Implementations of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standard at Leading Hawaii and Republic of Marshall Islands Seafood Com

SQF is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system. Ms. Young’s efforts will benchmark a global partnership’s commitment to food safety excellence. - January 15, 2013 - KFF LLC

Mullin Law Names New Shareholder Maral Kilejian

Mullin Law, P.C., a premier commercial law practice with an emphasis on franchise law, announced that Maral Kilejian has been named a shareholder in the firm, effective January 1, 2013. Maral joined Mullin Law in 2008, and now heads up the firm’s franchise regulatory practice. She focuses... - January 12, 2013 - Mullin Law, P.C.

Beach Organics Skin Care Adds New Retailer Jungle Organic

Beach Organics Skin Care, an organic bath and body products company, has announced a new partnership with Jungle Organic in Indialantic, Fla. An organic market, Jungle Organic also offers the only organic restaurant in Brevard County, Fla. and sells high quality natural and organic foods, produce,... - January 10, 2013 - Beach Organics Skin Care

Queen Street America Reshapes Traditional Insurance Model with Focus on Women, Simplicity and Financial Empowerment; Sales Representatives Sought Nationwide

Queen Street America LLC (QSA) is a newly formed national marketing company created to share the QSA Plan with cancer-concerned consumers while also providing a rewarding professional opportunity to women across the country. QSA markets the QSA Plan, a lump sum internal cancer insurance policy to help women and families manage the unanticipated expenses associated with cancer. QSA also provides a professional path for entrepreneurial women seeking income with schedule flexibility. - January 10, 2013 - Queen Street America

Visionary People Helps to Debunk the Myths of Business Success on the Live TV Show

The Business Community have been faced with tremendous challenges over the past several years. Yet, the opportunity to be successful is still available to many. Visionary People Media will break in the New Year by debunking the myths to business success on the popular TV Show "A Day In The Life Of Business" this Wednesday January 9th live. - January 08, 2013 - Visionary People

Duct Tape Marketing Awards Vicki M James of Stand Out Results, Expert Status in Total Online Presence

Duct Tape Marketing celebrates awarding Vicki M James of Stand Out Results, Expert Status for proficiency in Total Online Presence (TOP). In December 2012 Vicki completed the Total Online Presence course with John Jantsch, founder of Duct Tape Marketing. The Total Online Presence Program is a... - January 04, 2013 - Stand Out Results

New Language Classes Set to Begin January 15 at Maria Oliveira’s Language Learning Center