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.
Monica Smiley Attends Women Impacting Public Policy Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Publisher of Enterprising Women Magazine Serves as a Delegate to Conference Focused on Entrepreneurial Growth Strategies - August 03, 2012 - Enterprising Women
Spirit of Marilyn Celebration with Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe in Las Vegas 50 Years Later Marilyn is Still Oscar's Favorite "Broad"
Oscar's steakhouse & Mycki Manning as Marilyn Monroe host the only Las Vegas commemorative honoring the 50th year of life without Marilyn. As the #1 photographic lookalike for Marilyn Monroe on the West Coast, Mycki will share Marilyn stories, mingle, sing & entertain. Marilyn trivia with prizes awarded. Spirit of Marilyn painting & posters available: portion of the proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. - August 02, 2012 - Gentlemen Prefer Marilyn
Innovative Cosmetic Company NaturelEyes Teams with National Breast Cancer Foundation
NaturelEyes has pledged to donate 20% of all online sales in August to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money for breast cancer research. - August 02, 2012 - NaturelEyes
Author, Style Expert and Holistic Nutritionist, Stephanie Pedersen Creates New Online Radio Show with Universal Energy on BlogTalkRadio
Challenging conventional wisdom that good looks and health are genetic, author, style expert and holistic nutritionist Stephanie Pedersen has teamed up with Universal Energy and BlogTalkRadio.com to bring listeners “Your BIG Life. Eat. Love. Laugh. Thrive.” The focus of the one-hour... - August 02, 2012 - High Impact Health
Marketing Resources & Results Awarded Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
The Marketing Consulting and Services Firm Receives National Certification for the Fifth Year - August 01, 2012 - Marketing Resources & Results, Inc.
New Blog Puts Parenting in Proper Context
New blog for any parent who is a little less than perfect. - July 29, 2012 - Less Than Perfect Parents
The Center For Women & Enterprise Awards WBENC Certification to 23 Women-Owned Businesses in New England
Certification Supports New England Economy as Well as Corporate Supplier Diversity Efforts - July 26, 2012 - Center for Women & Enterprise
Author Barbara Barnett Now Booking for Speaking Engagements and Writing Expertise
Barnett’s services include topics on pop culture, current affairs and technology. - July 25, 2012 - Barbara Barnett
EP Connects Develops “Escape To Sleep” Website to Promote New Natural Sleep Remedy from Aqua Smart
Aqua Smart, a new company created by world-renowned perfumist, aroma-therapist and certified herbalist Geraldine O’Keefe, has launched www.EscapetoSleep.com to introduce her new Escape to Sleep™ natural remedy to the approximately 71 million Americans, who regularly suffer from sleep... - July 25, 2012 - EP Connects
McDonnell Group Names Paige Besson Executive Vice President
Veteran energy marketing executive becomes managing director as founder Don McDonnell moves to CEO. - July 25, 2012 - The McDonnell Group
Advice to Marissa Mayer from a Mom CEO
Metro Moms Network CEO and Founder Kathy Zucker offers advice and support from maternity leave to Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer. - July 24, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
Lighten Hispanic Skin Dark Spots or Uneven Skin Tone
Reviva is launching their new “Lighten & Brighten” Serum that is reported to speed up for Hispanic individuals the lightening of skin’s dark spots on face and hands and also brighten skin tone and improve texture. - July 23, 2012 - Reviva Labs
Marketing and Advertising Has Never Been so Good for Women in Business
The Curinton Group is announcing its specialty in marketing and advertising in women owned businesses. The Creative Director of The Curinton Group, is also a mompreneur and inventor and her specialties are creative, product development, marketing strategies, and packaging design. - July 22, 2012 - The Curinton Group
Care.com CEO to Keynote at CWE Women Business Leaders Conference 2012
Online Registration for Attendees Now Open - July 21, 2012 - Center for Women & Enterprise
NW Navigator Luxury Coaches One of 2012’s Top Women-Owned Businesses
Northwest Navigator a Luxury Motorcoach Company is named One of 2012’s Top Women-Owned Businesses in Portland Oregon. - July 20, 2012 - Northwest Navigator Luxury Motorcoaches
"Teaming for Contracts" is Topic of Women’s Business Development Center Workshop for Women Business Owners August 2 in Chicago
Program is designed for women-owned businesses in all industries who seek to grow their business and expand their capacity through partnerships to compete on large contracts. - July 20, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
The Chef’s Academy Sponsors Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon
Local Culinary Institution Supports Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Event Featuring Author Jill Flynn - July 20, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
INVISTA Names Misti Moore Marketing Manager for DACRON® Fiberfill Business
INVISTA’s Misti M. Moore has assumed the role of marketing manager for DACRON® fiberfill North America. Moore, who is based in the company’s in Kennesaw, Ga., office, develops and leads marketing strategies to enhance the equity of the DACRON® brand while growing the market... - July 19, 2012 - INVISTA
Venture Photography Sponsors 4th Annual MACs Women Girls Night Out
On October 25th 2012, Motivators and Creators Women’s Group (MACsWomen) will hold its fourth annual Girls Night Out to bring what the women of Westchester, New York want and love by showcasing cool and exciting products and services offered by different vendors. This year’s event is... - July 19, 2012 - MACsWomen
Indonesia-Based the Jakarta Consulting Group Increases IRC Global Executive Search Partners’ Executive Search Presence Across the Globe
New member firm strengthens IRC’s presence in Southeast Asia and Oceania. - July 18, 2012 - IRC Global Executive Search Partners
Scottish Jewelry Designer Honoured
One of the most inspirational Scottish jewellery designers has been awarded an honorary degree after 60 years in the business. - July 18, 2012 - Ola Gorie Jewellery
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Announces the 2012 Top Women of Law Honoring the Women Making a Difference in Boston’s Legal Community
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has announced the winners of the 2012 Top Women of Law. This award celebrates legal educators, trailblazers and role models who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in their chosen fields. More than 100 nominations were submitted to our committee for... - July 18, 2012 - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Dress for Success Triangle Names Executive Director
Dress for Success© Triangle has announced the appointment of Debbi Fox-Davis as executive director. The nonprofit organization helps low-income women develop and maintain the necessary skills to gain and maintain meaningful employment. Fox-Davis has extensive fundraising and leadership... - July 17, 2012 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
The Business Women's Networking Event Promotes Better Financial Management, Nutrition and Health for Business Women
Sisters In Spirit (SIS), a local not-for-profit organization, will host "The Business Women's Networking Event for Your Professional and Personal Success" Saturday, August 11, 2012, at the historic Thurgood Marshall Center, in NW Washington DC. The event is designed to promote, healthy business finances, healthy food and improved health and wellbeing among women entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals. - July 16, 2012 - Sisters In Spirit (Not for Profit)
Nagel Named NSA-IL Member of the Year
Holly Nagel, business owner and speaker, was named Member of the Year by the National Speakers Association- Illinois. She specializes in unique programming using balloons to entertain and motivate. - July 13, 2012 - Twist 'n' Shout LLC
Skin Care for Athletes Sponsors 2012 Olympians
Organic and natural skin care line is London bound with its athletes. - July 12, 2012 - Morning Indigo, LLC
KOSBE/TSBDC’s Aundrea Y. Wilcox Appointed to 2012 TNCPE Board of Examiners
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) are proud to announce, Aundrea Y. Wilcox, MBA, executive director, of the Office of Small Business for the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce has... - July 12, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
New Book "Let’s Play SHESS" Empowers Women to Change from Pawn to Queen
Wendy Oliveras’ new book Let’s Play SHESS published by AuthorHouse inspires, teaches and motivates women to gain confidence and achieve success on a personal and professional level by playing chess. - July 11, 2012 - SHESS Global Alliance, LLC
Leading Consumer Reviews and Online Shopping Website MyReviewsNow.net Welcomes Efinancial
MyReviewsNow.net’s Newest Affiliate Partner Efinancial Offers a Quick, Easy and Convenient Way to Buy Life Insurance. Plus, People who Shop for Life Insurance at Efinancial Can Access Free Unbiased Advice from Licensed Insurance Agents. - July 09, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
McKim & Creed Engineer Inducted as Statewide Officer
Kelly Ham, PE, a project engineer with McKim & Creed in Wilmington, North Carolina, was sworn in as secretary of the Professional Engineers of North Carolina (PENC) at the 1,700-member organization’s annual conference, which was held June 21-23 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Ham... - July 08, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Visionary Charlon Bobo Upends Traditional Copywriting Industry by Revealing Revolutionary Model for Evolutionary Entrepreneurs
Using a unique and inspired approach, Charlon Bobo at RevolutionaryCopywriting.com opens registration for 10 savvy business owners who are ready to learn the art of (r)evolutionary copywriting. - July 07, 2012 - EditCopyProof
Enterprising Women Welcomes Two New Members to Advisory Board
Monique Maissan and Rhonda Shear Added as Board Members - July 07, 2012 - Enterprising Women
Design Camp Announces Adam Japko, Senior Vice President of NCI and President of Design Sherpa and NCI Publications to Speak at Austin, TX as a Camp Counselor
Design Camp is a two-day seminar instructed by celebrity interior designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis, with special guests segments led by local and national industry experts in niche fields, including Adam Japko. - July 06, 2012 - Kelli Ellis Interiors, Inc.
MyReviewsNow.net Promotes “School’s Out, Summer’s In” Sale on Women’s Clothing at Chick Downtown
MyReviewsNow.net Affiliate Partner Chick Downtown Launches Incredible Sale on Summer’s Hottest Women’s Clothing, Shoes and Swimwear, with Savings of up to 92% on Top Brands, and Free Ground Shipping. - July 03, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Design Camp Announces Celebrity Interior Designer Shay Geyer from Good Morning Texas to Speak at Austin, TX as a Camp Counselor
Design Camp is a two-day seminar instructed by celebrity interior designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis, with special guests segments led by local and national industry experts in niche fields, including Good Morning Dallas’ Shay Geyer. - July 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
LadyBroadway Martina Sykes Lends Vocals to Middle Church Music
Martina Sykes joins Broadway veteran Titus Burgess and Middle Church Music album recording with first single “We Are The Ones” releasing July 1, 2012. - July 01, 2012 - Lady Broadway
VIP Customer Appreciation Website Page is Popular with Art Collectors
Arizona Artist, Lindy Gaskill, Announces a New VIP Art Collectors Program - June 29, 2012 - Art by Lindy
Engineer Intern Joins McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that Nichole Cooke, EI, has joined the company’s Daytona Beach office as an engineer intern. Cooke is a 2012 graduate of the University of Florida, where she earned a degree in... - June 29, 2012 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
e-BlackWomenNetwork’s Business Networking Luncheon
“Pursuing Your Passion While Maintaining Your Sanity” - Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton, Executive Director, University of Central Florida Counseling Center will be the featured speaker at the e-BlackWomenNetwork inaugural business luncheon. Pearson-Wharton will share the message of how to remain focused on your vision will maintaining your sanity. - June 28, 2012 - e-BlackWomenNetwork
MyReviewsNow.net Adds Small Business and Home Business Phone System Leader Phonebooth to Virtual Mall
Small Business and Home Business Owners Looking for Top Quality Phone Systems Can Now Shop at MyReviewsNow.net’s Newest Affiliate Partner, Phonebooth. No Contract is Required. - June 26, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
StandingInPower.com Opens Registration for Teleclass with Direct Message to Women: Reclaim Your Power
Using a unique and guided approach accessing information from the feminine divine, Charlon Bobo at StandingInPower.com opens registration for upcoming teleseminar with timely message for women: Reclaim Your Power. - June 26, 2012 - Standing In POWER
T W Design Recently Relocated to South East Dallas; Thanks Mayor Rawlings, You Could Not Have Said It Better in Regards to Southern Dallas
30 year young family owned business relocates to South East Dallas heading the revitalization efforts! - June 22, 2012 - T W Design
Congratulations to Ms. Cecillia Morris, Co-Founder of Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc.
Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc. is proud of Ms. Cecillia Morris receiving her recent U.S. Congressional Honor. - June 22, 2012 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
MyReviewsNow.net Adds New Affiliate Partner Gift Baskets Overseas to Virtual Mall
MyReviewNow.net’s Newest Addition to its Gifts for Occasions Portal, Gift Baskets Overseas, Allows People to Send Truly Memorable High Quality Gift Baskets to Anyone Across the World. - June 21, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Women’s Business Development Center July Programs Support, 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. - June 21, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Caregiving Club CEO, Sherri Snelling, Joins National Speakers Bureau, Expands Blog Syndicate
Sherri Snelling announces two expansions to content business -- speaking engagements through prestigious speakers bureau and expansion of online sites that publish her blog. - June 20, 2012 - Caregiving Club, Inc.
Shyan Selah to Appear on Bronx Bull Feature Film Soundtrack
Internatinal Recording Artist Shyan Selah has been handpicked by Bronx Bull Director to appear on feature film soundtrack. - June 19, 2012 - Shyan Selah
Dr. Leigh-Davis Plans a Video Short on Why the Socratic Method Doesn’t Work
Only weeks after blasting the current university teaching methods, and also, for the sixth year in a row, successfully predicting the NBA Finals teams, Dr. Leigh-Davis is besieged by educators challenging her teaching criticisms. - June 18, 2012 - Dr. Leigh-Davis
New Jersey Inventor Launches Point Pong Game with EP Connects
In 2010, Kevin Brown of Middletown, New Jersey had little more than an idea for a new pong game table. Today, his new company KB Innovations, LLC has sold hundreds of Point Pong tables to college students, tailgaters and other outdoor game enthusiasts based throughout the country. Recently... - June 13, 2012 - EP Connects
DUECO, Inc. Names Marikris O’Grady Executive Vice President
Largest Final-Stage Manufacturer of Terex Utilities Products in the Nation Taps O’Grady to Lead Operations and Administration. - June 11, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.