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.
DUECO, Inc. Named Business of the Year
Largest Final-Stage Manufacturer of Terex Utility Equipment Named Business of the Year by the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Milwaukee BizTimes Magazine - June 09, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
HERLIFE Making an Impact in South Florida
HERLIFE Magazine South Florida's Publisher selected as South Florida's Top 25 Most Powerful and Influential Business Leaders of 2012. - June 07, 2012 - HERLIFE Magazine South Florida
DA-SH Magazine Hires The Platinum Marketing & Public Relations Group
The Platinum Marketing and Public Relations Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of DA-SH Magazine to its client roster. - June 06, 2012 - The Public Relations Group, Inc.
viaLanguage Announces VIA - A New Brand and Expanded Services Line
Helping Companies Reach Their Global Aspirations Across Cultures, Channels and Geographies - June 05, 2012 - viaLanguage
Caregiver Job Growth High, Even as U.S. Labor Bureau Announces May, 2012 Unemployment Ticks Up
Senior care companies continue to hire professional caregivers, reporting a shortage of senior caregivers in many of the top cities nationwide. Even as unemployment continues to be high, nursing assistant and caregiving jobs are increasing with senior care companies needing more job applicants. - June 03, 2012 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre Celebrates 35 Years, Peoria’s Original Farmers Market Reopens This Saturday
Features the Largest Selection of Farm Fresh, Organic and No-Spray Produce in Central Illinois - Select Farmers Now Accepting Major Credit Cards - June 02, 2012 - Metro Centre
Enterprising Women Welcomes Two New Members to Advisory Board
Angela Dingle and Kitt Garrett Added as Board Members - June 02, 2012 - Enterprising Women
Small Business Providing Webinars for Linguists Announces New Associate in Spain
eCPD Ltd, the premier provider of career development events for translation and interpreting professionals, is pleased to announce that Maia Figueroa has joined the management team. eCPD Ltd runs online seminars for language professionals worldwide. Over 800 professionals from 25 different countries have attended one of their online events over the past 12 months alone. Its team of management and speakers are based in Europe, the USA and Australia, and all work remotely. - June 01, 2012 - eCPD Ltd
The Centennial UPS Store to Hold a Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday, June 9. 9 - 4 p.m.
The UPS Store in Centennial to Hold Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday, June 9. Will Benefit "Free The Girls" Charity. - May 31, 2012 - The UPS Store 2141
E. L. "Betsy" Smith, Ph.D. Has Been Nominated for the Triangle Business Journal’s "Women in Business Awards" 2012
Merrily Sable, RN, who has worked closely with Betsy in their Shift Change Coaching Services for Nurses has nominated Betsy for the “Mentor” category in Triangle Business Journal’s upcoming “Women in Business Awards”. This category recognizes women who enrich the lives... - May 27, 2012 - E.L. Smith Consulting
Award-Winning Documentary "The Keeper of the Keys" Helps People Thrive in Change
Award-winning self-help film "The Keeper of the Keys" can people thrive in change, said best-selling author and women's empowerment expert Hueia Su. - May 27, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Fors Marsh Group’s Jen Romano Bergstrom Elected President of DC-AAPOR Council
Fors Marsh Group’s Jennifer Romano Bergstrom has been elected President of the 2013 Washington–Baltimore Chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Council. She will join the DC-AAPOR Council as Vice President/President-Elect for 2012 and then serve as... - May 25, 2012 - Fors Marsh Group
Desert Rose Design Awarded Nation’s Top 500 Diverse-Owned Business for 2012
Desert Rose Design, a full service agency offering both integrated marketing and web application development and located in Lombard, Illinois, was selected as one of the Top Businesses in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com. DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading... - May 25, 2012 - Desert Rose Design
Secret Relationship Skills for Success in Life
In last week’s Women Health Series on Pennsylvania’s FOX 43 WPMT-TV Relationship Expert & Best Selling Author Dr. Patty Ann Tublin discussed secret relationship skills for success in life. According to recent statistics provided by American Express Open, nine out of 10 businesses... - May 24, 2012 - Dr. Patty Ann
Women’s Business Development Center June 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. - May 20, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
WPN Business Alliance Rally Announces “Meet the Media” Luncheon Panel and Spotlight Breakout Speakers
Saturday’s Women’s Power Networking Business Alliance Rally in Raleigh features five Triangle media experts during a catered luncheon, 24 breakout sessions with industry experts, 100+ exhibitors and art raffle to help benefit the Alzheimer’s Assoc. - May 19, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
Pad Party a Period.ic Gathering of Women Helping Women
Public assistance programs such as SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) help millions of families in the US cover the cost of food, yet these benefits cannot be used to purchase basic personal care items, including feminine care products. This fact led Ann Germanow to organize Pad Party. - May 18, 2012 - The Scensible Source Company
Tamara Cross is Presenting at California Mobilehome Park Seminar on 5/17/2012
Tamara Cross has been chosen to be the real estate attorney representative for the panel at the WMA's Seminar titled "Rule the Right Way." The rules and regulations of a manufactured home community are often the most frequently referred to, analyzed, and interpreted documents in the... - May 17, 2012 - The Cross Law Firm, APC
Cheryl Shuman Signs Global “First Look” Strategic Alliance Contract with Rapid Fire Marketing (RFMK)
Shuman will Act as Company Spokesperson and to Conduct Product Placement, Marketing and Consulting Services - May 16, 2012 - Cheryl Shuman Inc.
Carol R. Parks, MD Joins Practice Velocity
Practice Velocity has named Carol R. Parks to the position of EMR Physician Specialist. Practice Velocity was recently Ranked the #1 EMR for Urgent Care Centers across the country. Practice Velocity's team has now grown to almost 250 employees. - May 15, 2012 - Practice Velocity
Entrepreneur Designs Seez-it® Labels to Organize Handbags and Diaper Bags
Innovated new product to find that ringing cell phone or lost baby bottle in the bottom of a bag. Introducing Seez-it® handbag and diaper bag organizing labels that will eliminate the need to go digging through a filled bag to find the missing items. Seez-it® labels save clutter, are light weight, no extra bulk to carry and are fun to use. - May 14, 2012 - Addicks Enterprises LLC (Seez-it)
Kid’s Closet Connection, the Nation’s Fastest Growing Children’s Consignment Sale, Welcomes New Franchise Owner, Ashley Boock
Kid's Closet Connection expands to Columbia, Mo. Kid's Closet Connection offers a proven and profitable business model to savvy moms who understand just how profitable children's consignment franchises can be. - May 14, 2012 - Kid's Closet Connection
Successful Women Entrepreneurs - a Disappearing Breed?
Women entrepreneurs in scarce supply worldwide. - May 11, 2012 - Roaring Women Ltd
Mars Venus Executive Training Graduates Corporate Trainer
Mars Venus Executive Training welcomes Susan Berke to the team. Susan received her Corporate Trainer certificate on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. - May 11, 2012 - Mars Venus Coaching
The NSLS Excellence in Leadership 2012 Award Goes to Dr. H. Matthes (Matthes Consulting), Mr. M. Jones (Ford), Dr. I. Kopaliani (CxTGroup, Inc), and Mr. J. Saunders
The two year journey by the four-member Success Network Team (Dr. Heike Matthes of Matthes consulting, Mr. Michael D. Jones of Ford Motor Company, Dr. Irene Kopaliani of CxTGroup, Inc, and Mr. Jeffrey Saunders) culminated with the achievement of the Presidential Seal and the National Excellence in... - May 10, 2012 - CxT Group, Inc.
New Personal Trainer Business Resources Website Offers Business Models, Coaching and Ideas for Personal Fitness Trainers at All Levels
A new website dedicated to personal trainer business solutions, http://personaltrainerbusiness.biz/, offers career and coaching resources for personal trainers. The site is a one-stop shop for personal trainers interested in building business. - May 10, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
The "Princess Chambers" Arrives at the Brooklyn Marriott
Designer gowns, teenage girls and the most anticipated event of the year – senior prom! On Saturday, May 12, 2012, young fashionistas from all over the New York area will descend on the Brooklyn Marriott for the 4th annual Princess Chamber’s “Prom Boutique!” Founded by... - May 10, 2012 - Princess Chambers
Planning for Exit Screening Miss Representation Sponsors McMillan, SAP and BIV
Planning for Exit, a firm that helps CEOs build the value of their businesses and increase the probability of a successful exit, announced today it will be screening the acclaimed documentary Miss Representation at the Scotiabank Theatre June 6, 2012 in Vancouver at 5:30 PM. Miss Representation... - May 10, 2012 - Planning for Exit
Star of "The Keeper of the Keys" Self-Help Film Hueina Su Interviewed on Earth Angels Radio Show
Best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and star of self-help film "The Keeper of the Keys" Hueina Su was interviewed by Mark Semple on the Earth Angels Radio Show "Her Unfolding Journey." - May 10, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Local Attorney, Darlynn Morgan, Nominated for the 2012 OCBJ Women in Business Award
The Eighteenth Annual Women in Business Awards Luncheon & Program honors five of OC’s exceptional business and professional women. The awards program is held on June 5, 2012 in Irvine, CA. Orange County estate planning attorney, Darlynn Morgan, has been nominated for this prestigious award. - May 10, 2012 - Morgan Law Group
Women Making Connections’ Girls’ Night Out: “The Clock Keeps Ticking… Take Control of Your Time” on May 9th, 5:30pm in Ann Arbor
WMC to host a Girls’ Night Out for South East Michigan businesswomen & professionals. - May 09, 2012 - Women Making Connections
Ewa J. Kleczyk, Ph.D of Impactrx Honored as Industry "Rising Star" by Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
ImpactRx, a Symphony Technology Group (STG) company and the pioneer in measuring the impact of promotion on physicians’ attitudes and prescribing behavior, announced today that Ewa J. Kleczyk, PhD, Senior Director, Consulting Analytics, was honored as an industry Rising Star by the Healthcare... - May 09, 2012 - ImpactRx, Inc
Giveaway Bandit Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition
From among thousands of contestants, Giveaway Bandit (http://www.giveawaybandit.com) has been ranked 13th in StartupNation.com’s 2012 Leading Moms in Business competition (www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business), sponsored by Web.com (www.discover.web.com/) and Sam's Club (www5.samsclub.com/YourBusiness.aspx). - May 05, 2012 - Giveaway Bandit
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Presents Upcoming Women on Board Workshops
Workshops Encourage Women to Seek Leadership Positions - May 05, 2012 - NCCWPS
Chrystie Corns Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition
From among thousands of contestants, Chrystie Corns of ILoveToGossip.com has been ranked #69th in StartupNation.com’s 2012 Leading Moms in Business competition sponsored by Web.com and Sam's Club. Over 350,000 votes were cast in support of the 2012 contestants, reflecting immense interest... - May 03, 2012 - I Love To Gossip
Cynthia de Lorenzi, Founder and CEO of Success in the City, to Join Host Chris Efessiou on “StraightUp with Chris” Radio Show
Cynthia de Lorenzi, Founder and CEO of Success in the City, international keynote speaker, artist, social media expert and social commentator on the status of women in the world, to appear on “StraightUp with Chris: Real Talk on Business and Parenthood™” radio show with Chris Efessiou on VoiceAmerica’s Radio Network. - May 02, 2012 - Chris Efessiou & Team Companies
Hueina Su Invited Guest Speaker by Andrea J. Lee at Wealthy Thought Leader 2012 Conference
Best-selling author, international keynote speaker and star of self-help film "The Keeper of the Keys" Hueina Su was invited by Andrea J. Lee to share her experience in the movie project and leverage her visibility at the Wealthy Thought Leader 2012. - May 02, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
NovaCopy Offering Free Copiers for Non-Profits
NovaCopy, Inc. is expanding its "Copiers for Non-Profits" program to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, offering free copiers to 501 (c) non-profit organizations and charities. - May 01, 2012 - NovaCopy, Inc.
Cuptakes Today Announces the Launch of Cuptakes Frames, a Brand New Member to the App Family for Your iPhone and iPod Touch
A new App from Cuptakes has been released. Users have been continually asking for more from Cuptakes, and specifically a bit more creativity. Cuptakes Frames was conceived with the idea of taking the users best photos and implementing them into Frames that can be shared or applied to their lock screen. The App Store is overflowing with collage and filter apps and it's time to do something more, with that is Cuptakes Frames. - May 01, 2012 - Finely InTouch
a/e ProNet President Leslie Pancoast to Present at EDSYMPOSIUM12 in Portland
Longtime design industry advocate, a/e ProNet, announced this week that ProNet President, Leslie Pancoast, will make a presentation at EDSYMPOSIUM12, the 42nd annual education conference hosted by the Society for Design Administration (SDA), an affiliate of The American Institute of Architects. - May 01, 2012 - a/e ProNet
The Buckhead Betties Proud Sponsors of 2012 Women’s Leadership Summit
Junior League of Greensboro to host Second Annual Women’s Leadership Summit. - May 01, 2012 - The Buckhead Betties
Website for Mums Launches New Jobs Section
A website created by Mumpreneur Suzannah Butcher to support Mums in business, www.workformums.co.uk has launched a new jobs section. - April 29, 2012 - Work For Mums
Sustainability Equals an Increase in Profits: Accelerating Revenue Generation for Businesses in Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica joins the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Santa Monica College (SMC) to ramp up the growing demand from consumers for transparency in validating local businesses as leaders in environmentally-friendly business practices. - April 25, 2012 - Small Business Development Center Santa Monica College
Teen Feminist Website Blacklisted as Occult and Pornography in Schools
Teen feminist website Mookychick Online questioned the web filters used by education systems when it became hotlisted in US/UK schools and libraries for "occult" and "pornographic" content. - April 24, 2012 - Mookychick Online
Global Assist Me Launches to Make Life Easier
Birgit King today announced the launch of Global Assist Me (www.GlobalAssistMe.com). Global Assist Me will change the way you live, the way you use your smart phone and will relieve the stresses of everyday life. Global Assist Me is a nationwide service helping consumers and busy professionals get their busy lives in order with a team of trained representatives. Global Assist Me uses mobile applications to keep customers in touch and all the details straight. - April 24, 2012 - Global Assist Me
iDE UK Promotes Female Entrepreneurs
30th April-6th May 2012: Helping to develop self-supporting female entrepreneurs. - April 24, 2012 - iDE UK
NAWBO Chicago Celebrates Success: Powered by Women
The Chicago chapter of the premier organization for women entrepreneurs, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), honored 10 of Chicago’s most successful and notable women in business as 2012 Corporate Women of Achievement, Woman Business Owner of the Year and Member of the Year during its Annual Achievement luncheon in downtown Chicago on April 19. - April 22, 2012 - National Association of Women Business Owners-Chicago
Will the "Powers That be" Censor This New Book About a Modern-Day Psychic Who Prophesied & Facebooked Kate’s Top-Secret Royal Wedding Dress & Osama Bin Laden’s Death?
A Few Days Before They Happened, the Facebook Nostradamus Prophesied Kate Middleton's Closely Guarded Design of Wedding Dress at Her Royal Wedding and Osama Bin Laden's Shocking Gory Death. - April 20, 2012 - E.R. Escober
Women Get Health as a New Approach to Marketing
Houston’s Business Women Optimize Health to Revolutionize Marketing Success. - April 20, 2012 - Revolution of You
“The Wellness Code” Book Soars to #1 on Amazon in Two Categories; Life Coach, Celebrity Fitness Expert John Spencer Ellis Co-Wrote Book of Wellness Wisdom
In its first week, “The Wellness Code” was rated #1 in two health and wellness categories on Amazon. The book was co-written by John Spencer Ellis and offers health, nutrition and lifestyle advice. - April 19, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development