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.
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
Silver Edge Gear's Patent-Pending Technology Stops the Stink of Sports Gear
A new patent-pending technology helps athletes stop the stink of sports gear and sweaty athletic clothes. - July 15, 2013 - Silver Edge Gear
Marketing Expert Dr. R Kay Green Announces Partnership with Fundable.com for MyLifeAsAKid.com Launch
Dr. Kay Green has partnered with Fundable.com to raise capital for the launch of MyLifeAsAKid.com - a highly-innovative online social scrapbook for kids to connect, share, and story-tell. Children (and their parents) are able to create profiles in order to chronicle their experiences, thoughts,... - July 12, 2013 - RKG Marketing Solutions
Maydelis Torres Named Assistant Vice President at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has named Maydelis Torres as assistant vice president in the company’s Real Estate Practice. She will be responsible for utilizing her vast industry... - July 11, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Provide Housing for Homeless Female Veterans
Donation to Final Salute will provide transitional support for women and children. - July 11, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Leadership Luncheon, Featuring CEO/Founder of TourDeFIT.com®
Thursday, July 18 at 11:30 AM: Charleston School of Business Club Hosts a Leadership Luncheon, Featuring CEO/Founder of TourDeFIT.com® - July 10, 2013 - CSBC Atlanta
OurFamilyWorld Announces the Launch of Their New Line of Sling Bags for Active Families
Family website now offers active sling bags that help promote social good. - July 09, 2013 - Our Family World
MRC: Leading Companies' Partner of Choice in High Stakes Products Liability Litigation
As recently seen in Forbes’ Texas Women Business Leaders feature, Medical Research Consultants (MRC), a Women-Business Enterprise and 100% employee-owned business, is an industry-leading litigation consulting firm specializing in Record Collection & Management, Nurse Analysis & Audit... - July 07, 2013 - Medical Research Consultants (MRC)
Oxford Recently Invited Businesswoman Gloria Larkin to Speak at the Oxford School of Business
Gloria Larkin presents Women Impacting Public Policy’s (WIPP) model for growth at the Women’s Forum Collective Action Panel. - July 04, 2013 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
IEEW Announces Mary Millben as Speaker at PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Graduation July 30
Entertainer and Activist to Speak at the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Ceremony - July 04, 2013 - IEEW
Angela Balian Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Angela Balian of Las Vegas, Nevada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the pharmaceutical field. About Angela Balian Dr. Balian has 6 years experience in the pharmaceutical field. She is the Pharmacy... - July 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Lucy Grosz Named CAHU President
Lucy Grosz Named President of CAHU. - July 03, 2013 - Alta Vista Benefits, LLC
IvyExec.com Approves Its 250,000th Member
IvyExec.com reached a quarter of a million members in June, experiencing unprecedented growth through second quarter 2013. - July 03, 2013 - Ivy Exec
Why Women Must Lead from a New Perspective
New Chair of Women’s Philanthropy at Jewish Federations of North America Plans for the Future. - July 02, 2013 - Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
SciMetrika Names Dea Zullo as Director of Bids and Proposals
Experienced Business and Proposal Development Professional to Support Firm’s Continued Growth - July 02, 2013 - SciMetrika
Co-Founders Koziol and Stewart Launch HoneyBee Child
HoneyBee Child is a platform for delivering children’s products to the market representing a smart, savvy mom lifestyle. - July 02, 2013 - HoneyBee Child
Kaico Fashion Ltd Announces the Launch of FashionDropshippers.com
Kaico Fashion Ltd one of London's largest affordable fashion wholesalers announces the launch of FashionDropshippers.com. Kaico Fashion Ltd has seen some rapid growth in 2013 and have added FashionDropshippers.com to their ever growing stable of online ecommerce websites. Designed as the premier... - July 01, 2013 - Kaico Fashion Ltd
County Country Homes Welcomes The Gryphon to Prince Edward County
An 1840 house is rebuilt in Prince Edward County Ontario. This architectural gem has been disassembled and rebuilt in a spectacular location. The historic property is soon to be open for vacation rental by County Country Homes. - June 30, 2013 - County Country Homes
Ambition Unleashed: A Small Business Workshop for Women Who Dream in Color
This is a one-day workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs or small business owners who want to grow their business. They will focus on the fundamentals of running a business, marketing, and planning for success. - June 30, 2013 - MAD Marketing and Consulting
NAWBO Greater Raleigh Chapter Announces New Board of Directors and 2012-2013 Award Winners
Kim Lewey of Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, Inc. Named Board President for Raleigh Chapter of National Association Of Women Business Owners - June 30, 2013 - Lewey Landscaping and Lawn Care
Dallas Resident Graduates Auction School
Kathryn Phillips of Dallas, Texas has just returned from Lewisville, Texas where she graduated from the Texas Auction Academy on June 23, 2013. - June 28, 2013 - Auction Squad Inc
IT Cosmetics' Bye Bye Redness™ Wins ICMAD 2013 Cosmetic Innovator of the Year Award
Innovative Technology Cosmetics (IT Cosmetics), a leader in the color cosmetics market, was recognized with the prestigious 2013 Cosmetic Innovator of The Year Award in “Package Design Innovation” in the skincare face category for one of its newest problem-solving products, Bye Bye... - June 26, 2013 - IT Cosmetics
RE/MAX Elite's Jennifer McCoy & Bobby Freeman Earn Hall of Fame Award
Jennifer McCoy and Bobby Freeman with the McCoy-Freeman Group at RE/MAX Elite were recently presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have earned more than $1 million in commissions during their careers with the company. In 2012, less than 2% of all RE/MAX Affiliates earned this prestigious award. - June 26, 2013 - RE/MAX Elite
WhereverTV Offers Paula Deen Her Own 24/7 Television Channel
Paula Deen Offered Opportunity to Champion Exponentially Growing Internet TV Market. - June 26, 2013 - WhereverTV
Kim Lewey Wins 2012-2013 NAWBO Greater Raleigh Woman Business Owner of the Year Award
Co-Owner of Full-Service Lawn and Landscaping Company Honored by Raleigh Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners - June 23, 2013 - Lewey Landscaping and Lawn Care
Stevenson Oil & Chemical Updates Web Site with Educational Resources and More Information on Hydraulic and Other Industrial Oils
Stevenson Oil & Chemical’s newly redesigned web site focuses on industry information and details about industrial oil, greases and cleaners. - June 20, 2013 - Stevenson Oil & Chemical
Speaker's Agency Hosts Wonder Woman 3-part Christian Conference Series
Every woman and girl knows about Wonder Woman. They admire her beauty, skill, charm, strength and quest for truth and justice. That a Girl & Friends Speakers Agency and Thelma Wells are uniting women under the title, "Wonder Woman 3." Join us for three amazing conferences this summer covering real wonder women from the Bible. - June 20, 2013 - That a Girl & Friends Speaker's Agency
Sheepguru.com Respects Online Shopping Privacy, While Delivering Advantageous Online Deals
"We track them, not you! Tracking you is not our business. Finding you the best deal is." - Greg, the Black Sheep - June 19, 2013 - Sheep Guru
Miami-Dade County Resident Sara Zamikoff Wins the 2013 Outstanding Florida Retailer Award
Sara Zamikoff founded emporium, a women’s clothing and accessories boutique in the heart of Coral Gables, six years ago. Known for its expert selections that include on-trend, classic, and locally sourced fashions, Zamikoff has grown the business into an award-winning enterprise. Zamikoff and... - June 18, 2013 - emporium
New Hollywood Operated Film Studio and Distribution Center Opens in Georgia
GO 2 STUDIOS, a leading mainstream film distribution outlet servicing companies such as Red Box, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Netflix, and an array of other nationally acclaimed television networks, today officially opens its new facility at its headquarters on the same lot with Raleigh Studios, in Senoia Georgia. - June 18, 2013 - GO 2 STUDIOS
Cornerstone Bread to Participate in International Bakery Open House
Cornerstone Bread proudly announces its first open house, which will coincide with The Bread Bakers Guild of America’s 3rd Annual International Bakery Open House on June 29. - June 18, 2013 - Cornerstone Bread Company
Courage Couture to Launch a Clothing Line Designed for Women with Uneven Breasts
Courage Couture was created for women who have had mastectomy with or without breast reconstruction. These women have limited choices when it comes to finding clothes that are pretty without being matronly. - June 17, 2013 - Courage Couture
David's Bridal Wedding Solutions Teams Up With i like book in Time for Summer Weddings
David’s Bridal International (DBI) agreed to terms with the i Like Book (iLB) on a unique Gift With Purchase (GWP) program, heading into the summer wedding cycle. Every customer who purchases a photography/videography package from David’s Bridal Wedding Solutions, will receive a... - June 17, 2013 - the i like book