Women in Business News
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Noted Steampunk Thriller "PROGRESS" Announces New Fundraising Campaign
The official teaser video for the 10-episode webseries PROGRESS was released in November 2012 and has been garnering much attention through blogs, magazines, podcasts, Twitter and Facebook. PROGRESS just launched an Indiegogo campaign to help raise funds for production on the whole series. In this... - March 13, 2013 - Progress the Webseries
Beverly Bond Headlines Jon Quick Select's 4th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards
On Friday, March 22, 2013, Jon Quick Select honors 7 oustanding rising female stars of color in another star studded edition of Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards, the ultimate fundraising party. In its 4th year of existence, along with honoring our "Heroines," they will be presenting Black Girls Rock Inc. Founder, DJ Beverly Bond, with their inaugural "Iconic Sister" Award! All proceeds go to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation. www.hiphoploves.com - March 13, 2013 - Jon Quick Select
Beyond Spots & Dots President Named to BusinessWomen First List
The Pittsburgh Business Times has included Melanie Querry, President of the advertising agency Beyond Spots & Dots, in its BusinessWomen First list. The 25 influential business women in the Pittsburgh region are featured on this list for their community involvement, volunteer activities, and... - March 13, 2013 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
I_AM_ROSEMOND Agency Launch
Brand marketing and media relations for Art, Design, Architecture, and Real Estate - March 13, 2013 - Gabrielle Rosemond
PR Expert and Speaker Lisa Elia Provides Tips and New Program to Guide Women to Greater Visibility
Entrepreneur, PR Expert & Speaker Lisa Elia shares tips and launches her new Woman of Influence Jumpstart Program for female entrepreneurs and experts to learn how to quickly increase awareness of themselves or their businesses, through publicity, public speaking and other methods. The deadline to register is 4/3. For more information, visit www.WOIJumpstart.com - March 11, 2013 - Elia Erickson Consulting
The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Celebrates International Women’s History Month
IEEW’s PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® Program Empowering Women Around the World Economically, Politically and Socially - March 10, 2013 - IEEW
Formerly Homeless and Abused Immigrant Woman Becomes an Entrepreneur, Author, and is About to Graduate with an MBA from GA State University
New book called Turn Your Dreams And Wants Into Achievable SMART Goals! is about to change the lives of many people who want to advance their success to the next level. A woman is being abused every 9 seconds in the Unites States, according to CDC. Anna Stevens is a domestic violence survivor. Her new SMART goals Book is a living proof that it's possible to restore yourself and rebuild your life despite even most tragic circumstances. www.SMARTgoalsBook.info - March 08, 2013 - EQ for Success LLC
Denver Real Estate Agent Accurately Predicts Winning a New Mercedes Benz in Taylor Morrison’s “Keys to Success” Giveaway
Denver Homebuilder’s Popular Sales Promotion for Real Estate Agents is Back for Another Year - March 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Women, Work, and the Will To Lead: a Seattle Discussion of Sheryl Sandberg’s New Book
Algumwood Consulting will host a discussion of Sheryl Sandberg's new book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, March 22 in Seattle. Christy Tennant Krispin will facilitate. - March 08, 2013 - Algumwood Consulting
Strayer University Celebrates International Women's Day with Technology Expert Ms. Pamela Adams as Keynote Speaker
International Women's Day has become a popular day of recognition since its inception in 1911. Strayer University, established in 1892 was founded as a business college to help people understand the principles of business, and to learn how to make themselves more marketable. On Friday March 8th,... - March 08, 2013 - The BizLynks Center
SMART Prospecting That Works Every Time - Release Date Set; Sales Professionals Win More Clients with Fewer Cold Calls
SMART Prospecting blends proven, classic sales techniques with the latest technology and mobile apps to help sales professionals in any industry, business owners and entrepreneurs find prospects more quickly, understand them more fully and make the sale more efficiently so that they make more money. - March 07, 2013 - Sales Sense Solutions, Inc.
Barrington IL Real Estate Firm Announces Buy Out, Acquires New Office
A local real estate firm has announced a buy out and expansion to better serve their growing clients of home buyers and home sellers. The Prudential office in downtown Barrington is now Prudential Visions Realty (www.besthomebrokers.com) and has acquired a real estate office in Spring Grove. - March 05, 2013 - Prudential Visions Realty
Beach Organics Recognized as One of 100 Most Admired Entrepreneurial Businesses
Beach Organics recognized as one of the 100 Most Admired Entrepreneurial Businesses by Space Coast Business. - March 05, 2013 - Beach Organics Skin Care
USA Networks’ Founder, Kay Koplovitz, to be Recognized by NYC Mayor Bloomberg at Women’s History Month Reception to be Held at Gracie Mansion
Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Networks and Sci-Fi Channel and Chairman of the Board Springboard Enterprises will be recognized by Mayor Bloomberg on March 5th, at a reception in honor of Women’s History Month. This year’s theme is, Women Inspiring the Next Generation, Pass it On. Mayor... - March 05, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
"Made In New York" Makes It to Bloomingdale’s
Bloomingdale’s will feature NYC Jewelry Designer, Patty Tobin, and her Made In New York line of fine fashion jewelry for 12 Trunk Shows at four different stores in New York and New Jersey. The first showcase will be at Bloomingdale’s annual “HOT” event at the 59th Street store in NYC on March 14, 15, 16. A born and bread upstate New Yorker, Patty Tobin is committed to keeping the manufacturing of her affordable, high-quality, handcrafted jewelry line right here in her home state of New York. - March 04, 2013 - Patty Tobin Fine Fashion Jewelry
Think Like a Woman, Act Like a CEO Teleseminar Hosted by PR Expert, Entrepreneur and Speaker Lisa Elia
“Thinking like a man” is a concept that has been presented as something to aspire to, by some people who think that it is the only way to succeed in business or in life. In popular culture, there was the song, “Why Can’t a Woman Be More like a Man?” Steve... - March 03, 2013 - Elia Erickson Consulting
Enterprising Women Magazine Celebration to Honor Top Women Business Leaders of 2013
Magazine Dedicated to Women’s Entrepreneurship to Host Awards Ceremony and Entrepreneurial Growth and Success Programs April 3-4 - March 03, 2013 - Enterprising Women
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
PinTwist Parties Launches in Dallas, Ft. Worth
PinTwist Parties, a unique Pinterest inspired party company, announced their launch in Dallas/Ft. Worth today. PinTwist Parties takes the most popular pins and turns them into reality. Pinterest inspired parties are great for a variety of events including, “Girls Night Out,”... - March 02, 2013 - PinTwist Parties
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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