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.
One Woman Keeps Her Head-Up After Losing Everything
One women fights to regain her entrepreneurial spirit, by overcoming obstacles and unwarranted financial hardship. The CEO of AD VYBE tells her story. - October 14, 2012 - AD VYBE Public Relations & Promotions Firm
Julie Ekstrom, President & CEO of Kanga Care in Golden CO, Named as Finalist in 9th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Stevie Award Winners to be Announced in New York on November 9 - October 14, 2012 - Kanga Care
PIP Announces New Director of Marketing to Aid Launch of Managed Social Media
Frank and Clarice Petrellis and Dale Bohman, owners of PIP Printing and Marketing Services in Kissimmee, are pleased to announced that Lauren Holliday has joined their team as the new director of marketing. Lauren studied journalism at the University of Central Florida, and she is a social media... - October 12, 2012 - PIP Printing & Marketing
Marjorie Brook Seminars Launches Re-designed Web Site as a Haven of Sharing, Learning, and Laughter on Your Health and Your Well Being
Marjorie Brook Seminars continues to be at the forefront of therapy innovation in the highly personal health industry with the introduction of a new, vastly renovated web real estate. - October 11, 2012 - Brook Seminars
Entrepreneur Shortlisted for Top North West Business Award
Lianne Wilkinson, MD of Ellesmere Port based Engage Web, has been nominated and shortlisted for the award of Female Entrepreneur of the Year by EN for Business, an Excel Publishing publication. The accolade, which is widely regarded as the top honour for entrepreneurs in the North West, is in its... - October 11, 2012 - Engage Web
Pam Foster of PetCopywriter.com Joins Women in the Pet Industry Network as Industry Thrives
Pam Foster, owner of PetCopywriter.com, has joined Women in the Pet Industry (WIPIN) to connect with pet professionals and help support industry professionalism. - October 10, 2012 - PetCopywriter.com
Global Facility Management and Construction Receives WBE Certification
Global Facility Management and Construction has been certfied as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and the Women's Presidents' Educational Organization. - October 09, 2012 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City
Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Award Winners Announced at 2012 CWE Women Business Leaders Conference
Verizon, RBSCitizens, and Goodwin Procter Among Those Recognized - October 04, 2012 - Center for Women & Enterprise
Sunny Savage Releases Clothing Line Made From Wild Plants
Savage Designs has released its first fashion and beauty collection this fall including a complete line of ready-to-wear designs made from wild plant materials like stinging nettles, milkweed fibers, among other plants, and Medicinal Clothing which has been infused with highly concentrated, wild medicinal plant dyes. The line includes the first, all-natural, organic hair extensions, Jungali Dreads also made from wild nettles. - October 03, 2012 - Savage Designs
Show Episode Talks About Regaining Personal Healthcare Power and Home Death
Blog Talk Radio show Off The Grid Living airs program entitled Getting My Husband Out Of The Healthcare System + Home Death. - October 03, 2012 - Off The Grid Living, Inc.
Global Online Business Course for Women Only
The S.W.A.T. Institute introduces “The Business Behind the Business Program,” a powerful new global online business/marketing course designed exclusively for female entrepreneurs. - October 01, 2012 - SWAT Institute
New Book Aimed at Women Entrepreneurs Reveals the Insider’s Secrets to Work-Life Balance
According to recent statistics provided by American Express Open, nine out of 10 businesses fail within the first three years. As more and more women enter the entrepreneurial world (women-owned start-ups in New York alone rose 58 percent between 1997 and 2010), the success rate of their marriages... - September 30, 2012 - Dr. Patty Ann
Alyssa Allyson's New Single "Open Door"
AJJ Records has released a new single for artist, Alyssa Allyson. The single, "Open Door" is expected to be available for purchase on iTunes soon. - September 28, 2012 - AJJ Records
Local Transportation Association Offers Discount to Public Sector
The NC Triangle chapter of WTS International, the association for the advancement of women in the transportation industry, has just announced that public sector transportation employees can join the premiere career growth and networking organization for ½ price for one year. The membership... - September 27, 2012 - WTS - NC Triangle Chapter
Résumé Writer in Clarksville Gains Valuable Information on Techniques to Ensure Job Search Client Success
Debra Ann Matthews http://jobwinningresumes.net attended the National Résumé Writers’ Conference to learn leading-edge methods to better position job seekers for gaining a competitive advantage in today’s tumultuous employment environment. - September 27, 2012 - Let Me Write It For YOU!
Busy Pet Professional, Vicki Rae Thorne, Joins Women in the Pet Industry Network as Industry Thrives
Earth Heart Inc. owner, Vicki Rae Thorne, joins national group for pet professionals as pet industry expands. - September 27, 2012 - Earth Heart Inc.
Indulge New York® Pre-Launch Cocktail Reception on September 27th is Being Hosted at the Hotel Gansevoort Meatpacking. Don't Miss This Exciting Event.
Indulge New York® announces its Pre-launch Cocktail Reception this Thursday evening at the Hotel Gansevoort in the Meatpacking District from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Rooftop Lounge. Members of the press, NYC Hotels, Chambers of Commerce and tourism venues will be in attendance. Many INY participating vendors and restaurants will join in this celebration. The official Indulge New York® will be November 1st. - September 22, 2012 - Indulge New York
Career Transitions: Stories and Advice from Successful Women Who Took the Leap
The Women’s Collaborative-NYC presents a panel discussion on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo 24 West 12th Street, NYC. Supermodel and activist Emme Aronson, Bloomberg anchorwoman Stephanie Ruhle Hubbard, NY restauranteur Miki Agrawal, entrepreneur Lesley Townsend Duval, and journalist Angela Vitaliano will talk about their career transitions and entrepreneurial experiences and will inspire an audience of budding entrepreneurs and new business owners. - September 22, 2012 - The Women's Collaborative-NYC
TRMC-Sunnyvale Physician Founds Nonprofit to Encourage Women of Color
Dr. Myiesha Taylor always knew she would become a physician one day. However, during her childhood in the 1980s, there were few women of color in her daily life or in the media to serve as role models. Even in her career, whether it is when she’s working as an emergency medicine specialist... - September 21, 2012 - Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale
Professional Staffing Group, LLC Wins American Staffing Association National Communications Award
Professional Staffing Group, LLC, headquartered in Jackson, MS, won the Excellence Award - Company Newsletter category in the 2012 American Staffing Association VOICE Awards competition. This national annual awards program recognizes the best ASA member communications campaigns in 16 categories,... - September 19, 2012 - Professional Staffing Group, LLC
Award Winning Hollywood Casting Director Susan McCray Joins Rio and Hoot on The Skunk FM
Hollywood Casting Director/Producer and Radio Host, Susan McCray will be joining the “Rio and Hoot in the Morning Show” as a new host. Starting Monday, Sept 17th at 6 a.m. The Skunk FM and www.theskunkfm.com worldwide. - September 16, 2012 - Getting To Know You
Tangles Salon and Spa Earns Top 100 Northeast Salon from Pureology Color Care
Andrea Imperato, owner and operator of Tangles Salon and Day Spa, may have garnered local celeb fame when, as a former student of Northampton County Community College, she was featured on outdoor billboards across the Lehigh Valley earlier this summer. Currently, she is also featured in a... - September 15, 2012 - Tangles Salon & Day Spa
Julie Seal Receives “40 Under 40” Recognition. Mirus Promotions Founder to be Honored at Sept. 25 Luncheon
Mirus Promotions, providing brand representatives who drive sales, announced today that its founder and president, Julie Seal, has been named as one of San Diego Metro Magazine’s “40 Under 40” for 2012. Seal and the other honorees—selected from more than 100... - September 15, 2012 - Mirus Agency
Enterprising Women Welcomes Two New Members to Advisory Board
Clien Wintzen and Kittie Watson Added as Board Members - September 15, 2012 - Enterprising Women
Shalini Vig Wadhwa, Founder 100 Degrees, Was Felicitated with the Award for "Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur 2012"
The 12th Global Conference of Women Entrepreneurs, Trade Liberalization and its Global Impact on Women Entrepreneurs was held on Sept. 3rd, 4th, 5th 2012, The Ashok, New Delhi, India. Priyadarshani Award for Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs- Federation of Indian Women entrepreneurs is dedicated to... - September 15, 2012 - 100 degrees
An Earring Revolution: Tokyo-Based Startup Chrysmela Solves the Age-Old Problem of Lost Earrings
Tokyo-based Chrysmela Inc. has invented a solution to the problem of earrings falling off--an innovative, precision-made earring back that locks onto earring posts with incredible strength. Over 90,000 pairs have been sold in Japan, and today the company launches its global online store, http://Chrysme.la - September 14, 2012 - Matcha Latte Media
Shopping Cart Covers and High Chair Covers, New Styles from Itzy Ritzy in Stock and Now Available at SimplyBabyGifts.com
New Category of Chair and Cart Covers Continue Baby Gift Catalog Expansion - September 14, 2012 - Simply Baby Gifts
New Business, LaBorde Administrative Consulting, Offers Customized Solutions for Administrative Responsibilities, Enabling Professionals to Focus on Daily Operations
On August 1, 2012, Lynell LaBorde launched LaBorde Administrative Consulting. Based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas, this venture aims to streamline the administrative workloads of professionals and entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses without expending energy on the tedious minutiae of maintaining an efficient office - September 13, 2012 - LaBorde Administrative Consulting
Monica Smiley Elected to Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Board of Directors
Publisher of Enterprising Women Magazine to Help Guide PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS®, Other Women Entrepreneur Programs - September 09, 2012 - Enterprising Women
13-Yr Old Author Shanaya Fastje - Special Appearance on the Queen Mary
Promotion and Book Signing for “Bully in the Mirror” - September 07, 2012 - Shanaya Fastje
Followbest.com is to Become a Comprehensive Fashion Mens Jewelry Online Catering to Modern Men
Followbest.com is a reliable online fashion jewelry store which offers the finest collection of men's rings, tungsten rings, fashion costume jewelry, and more. - September 05, 2012 - FOLLOWBEST Limited
100% Virgin Remy Hair from the Temples of India Presented by Luxe Hair Exotics
Ultra Luxe of Atlanta announces the launch of Luxe Hair Exotics 100% Virgin Indian Hair hand selected to bring you the finest quality human hair extensions you can buy. - September 03, 2012 - Luxe Hair Exotics
Gloria Larkin Chosen to Serve on the 2012-2013 WIPP Education Foundation Board of Directors
TargetGov President Gloria Larkin has been chosen to serve on the 2012-2013 WIPP Education Foundation Board of Directors along with many other talented business women. - August 23, 2012 - TargetGov at Marketing Outsource Associates
Eighty-three Year Old Award Winning Author Launches Her Memoir: An Uncommon Education
When a naïve 23-year-old woman from Texas experiences Paris for three years, it is a journey of discovery following on the heels of WWII. - August 22, 2012 - Bettye Johnson
Bel-Ray Executive Jennifer Liquori Named to Internationalist Magazine Top 100 List
Bel-Ray Company, Inc., the leading United States-based lubrication manufacturing company, is pleased to announce that its Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Liquori, has been named to “The Internationalist Magazine Latin American 100,” a list comprised of 100 top marketing leaders who... - August 22, 2012 - Bel-Ray Company
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Welcomes Heidi J. Gassman as Associate
Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is pleased to welcome Heidi J. Gassman to its team. Ms. Gassman joins the firm after running a successful practice in Seattle, Washington and brings her 15+ years of experience in representing builders, developers, general contractors, and design... - August 21, 2012 - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
Skinny Mom is Awarded a Fat Check
Cincinnati Mompreneur Named $25,000 Grand Prize Winner in Cincinnati Innovation Competition - August 21, 2012 - Brooke Griffin
Christian Gossett Wins Best Shorts Competition
Christian Gossett (writer/director), of Metamorfic Productions, has a won an Award of Excellence in the category of experimental film from the Best Shorts Competition. The award was given for Christian Gossett's exciting short film, Only Child, which has also recently won an Emerging... - August 20, 2012 - Cachet
Douglass Alumnae Go Home
Sheila K. La Magra Offers Tips on “Change & Learning” as Panelist on Mentorship Plenary Session Hosted by Associate Alumnae of Douglass College. - August 20, 2012 - EP Connects
MEGT Endorses WorldSkills Australia Contestants
The WorldSkills competition showcases excellence in apprenticeships and traineeships. Alexandra Vasiliadis needs help to compete in Sydney. - August 20, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
NC Center for Women in Public Service Conducted Women in Office Institute Graduation Ceremony
Event Honoring 2012 Institute Participants Held at William Peace University on July 28 - August 18, 2012 - NCCWPS
TEDxBayArea Offers Business Challenge Women-Owned Startups in Emerging Countries
Women entrepreneurs and businesses owners from the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) will be vying for the opportunity to present their business plans at the upcoming TEDxBayArea Women Entrepreneurs Conference, December 1, 2012 in Mountain View, CA. - August 15, 2012 - TEDxBayArea
Monica Smiley Receives 2012 Women In Business Award from Triangle Business Journal
Publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women Magazine to be Honored at Aug. 23 Luncheon - August 15, 2012 - Enterprising Women
The Lordan Group Announces PR.com Distribution Partnership with Its Two Top News Sites
The Lordan Group, a California based corporation that specializes in niche online media publications, has announced that two of their top sites, Live Insurance News.com and QR Code Press.com, have joined forces with PR.com. Together, the two companies aim to better deliver relevant and interesting... - August 14, 2012 - Live Insurance News
New, Free Video Training Offers Latest on Fitness Boot Camps and Fitness Trends
Everyone has an opinion about what works and what doesn’t and what trends are hottest in the fitness industry. In a free new online video, John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Calabrese discuss boot camps and other fitness trends. - August 12, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
NeriumAD Supports Cancer Research
Sherill Calhoun, Brand Partner with Nerium International, believes that the network marketing industry will help drive future research and development funding. - August 11, 2012 - Sherill Calhoun - Brand Partner Nerium International
Local Mom Pioneering Software Development for Organizing Personal Health Records for Medical Emergency Readiness
A new personal health record computer software program created by a local Mom. Innovation by necessity. A new way for medical record storage. Software that creates organization for caregivers, seniors, families, individuals, retirees, and businesses. - August 10, 2012 - MIMI Medical
X & D Supply Introduces New Ecommerce Website
X & D Supply launches their new eCommerce website to give customers access to a continuously growing catalog of industrial tools and supplies. - August 09, 2012 - Thoughtrend, Inc.
Maureen Efthyvoulou Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Support and Compliance at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has promoted Maureen Efthyvoulou to Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Support and Compliance. Efthyvoulou joined New Day in 2005 as one of its first... - August 07, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice