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.
Mariya Bentz - A Local Atlanta Business Owner Recognized in Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneurs
Forbes announced September 15, 2021 the third installment of 250 entrepreneurs on the Next 1000, a list of inspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. - September 29, 2021 - MBM Agency
Author, Business Master & Coach Monique Je’ Muhammad Announces the Release of Her New Self-Help Book “Power, Passion, Purpose & Prayer”
Author, Business Master & Coach Monique Je' Muhammad announces the Release of her new Self-Help Book, "Power, Passion, Purpose & Prayer"; putting the pieces together to become the best version of you. - September 29, 2021 - MoniqueJe.com
Natasha E. Davis to Speak Among World’s Most Successful Business Owners and Hospitality Industry Leaders at The Event Planner Expo 2021
Strategist to Share Branding Insight at New York’s #1 Trade Show for Event and Hospitality Industry - September 29, 2021 - Impact Branding Consulting, Inc.
Yejide F. Akinlana Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Yejide R. Akinlana of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of dance, performance and production, culinary and fine... - September 28, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Internationally Recognized Researcher Burns Out and Starts New Podcast Talking with Experts on Solutions for Working Mom Burnout
International Podcast Day is September 30. This year we are highlighting a new podcast on an important World Health Organization recognized issue: overcoming working mom burnout. Dr. Jacqueline Kerr, a world renown scientist, who burned out herself, is hosting the podcast. She interviews guests from around the world who are burnout experts, DEI experts, and behavior change leaders. - September 27, 2021 - Dr. Jacqueline Kerr
CJ Van Green Selected for SVPSA Fellowship
NAMI San Antonio staff member selected for prestigious fellowship with Social Venture Partners San Antonio. - September 27, 2021 - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Antonio
Michael Todd Beauty Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Industry Maven Rebecca Traverzo to Lead the Company’s Marketing Organization - September 23, 2021 - Michael Todd Beauty
Janet M. Burke Honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Janet M. Burke of Belews Creek, North Carolina has been honored as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of public safety software. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - September 23, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jenn Cleary Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award
Jenn Cleary and her latest album, All Together Now! Wins 2021 Back to School Parent and Teacher Choice™ Award. - September 20, 2021 - Jenn Cleary Music, LLC
North Carolina Native and National Gospel Recording Artist, Kim Person Releases New Music; Receives Billboard Award
October 01, 2021, two-time Stellar Award nominee, Kim Person extends an invitation to share in this journey by pre-ordering her latest EP, Journey 2.0. This is more than a listening pleasure; this is a worship experience. Pre-release available September 24, 2021. October 01, 2021, Kim Person will be the recipient of the Billboard’s #2 Top Gospel Album Award. Music available at kimpersontheartist.com. Stream and downloads are available on all digital outlets. - September 19, 2021 - Kim Person/KLP Entreprises
Cameron Marie Needham of Needham Solutions, LLC Wins Mason’s Alignable Main Street Mentors Search for 2021
Today, Alignable’s network is honoring Cameron Marie Needham of Needham Solutions LLC as Mason’s 2021 Main Street Mentor Of The Year. - September 18, 2021 - Needham Solutions LLC
The Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival (GALFA) Announces Appointment of Julie Ann Crommett as New Board Chair
Crommett, A Nationally Recognized Industry Thought Leader and Champion for Equity, Opportunity & Representation, To Lead GALFA Board of Directors in Its Continued Mission to Advocate for Latino Film Creators & Communities. - September 18, 2021 - Georgia LatinoFilmFestival
Gamble House Conservancy Appoints Alexandra Rasic to be Next Executive Director
The Gamble House Conservancy Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that Ms. Alexandra Rasic has been appointed the next Executive Director of The Gamble House Conservancy, the non-profit organization that administers The Gamble House, in Pasadena, CA. Rasic succeeds longtime Executive... - September 17, 2021 - The Gamble House
Divah Beat Suitez Launch in Atlanta
Divah Beat Suitez is a glam suite for high profile award shows. - September 16, 2021 - Divah Beat Suitez
Morris Hall, PLLC Names New Equity Partner, Andrea L. Claus
Morris Hall has been serving clients for over 50 years and is a premier estate planning law firm. The law firm is a proud member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a national organization dedicated to educational rigor and excellence in estate planning. - September 15, 2021 - Morris Hall PLLC
AcreageWay – Ontario Based Emerging Fintech Company Makes Its Portal Live for Commercial Real Estate Investing
AcreageWay EMD (exempt market dealer) blockchain equity portal is fully operational. You can now access it, create your account and start to invest. As promised, the portal makes commercial real estate accessible to everyone. "'Real estate for everyone' is a bold statement and not easy to... - September 15, 2021 - AcreageWay
Katja Wahl Named Marketing Manager at Nova USA Wood Products
Katja Wahl has been named the marketing manager at Nova USA Wood Products, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality hardwood products and accessories. She will be responsible for leading the company’s sales, marketing and public relations efforts. “Our goal is to be recognized in this... - September 14, 2021 - Nova USA
Fix, Flip & DIY Decorating - Righteous Spaces Designer Banks All on Renovation
Entrepreneur and DIY Design Expert Kalyn Matthews transforms fixer-upper into a profitable property. Her journey from emptying her 401K to buying, renovating, and selling a dilapidated rowhouse in Philadelphia was just featured in House Beautiful magazine. - September 13, 2021 - Righteous Spaces
InPowered Business Solutions Raises Awareness and Funding for Dystonia
Local company supports Dystonia community to fuel knowledge and treatments. Approx. 50,000 Canadians cope with the neurological disorder, Dystonia which causes involuntary muscle movements. For Dystonia Awareness Month this September, Alicia McGill, from local accounting & finance business, InPowered Business Solutions, is sharing her story about living with this disorder to increase awareness and inspire others. InPowered is also donating 10% of Sept. sales to fund research and treatments. - September 13, 2021 - InPowered Business Solutions Inc.
A “Very Special Cat” Loses an Eye and Wins Hearts in a Picture Book Launching on National Cat Day
"Frazier: The Very Special Cat," authored by Faye Rapoport DesPres and illustrated by Laurel McKinstry Petersen (Writer's Coffee Bar Press, 2021 - Book 3 in the Stray Cat Stories Series), is a heartwarming children's book based on a true story. A big orange tom cat who was visiting an outdoor feeding station ended up finding a happy home despite having just one eye (after all, what matters is having a great big heart). The book will be released on October 29, 2021 - National Cat Day. - September 13, 2021 - Faye Rapoport DesPres
D.E.F.Y. Consulting Group Selected for the SCORE Fort Worth Masterclass 2021 Sponsored by Prosperity Bank
The team at D.E.F.Y. Consulting Group has announced it was one of the small business’ selected to participate in the SCORE Fort Worth Masterclass 2021, sponsored by Prosperity Bank. The Masterclass program is a six-week program, that meets bi-weekly, starting September 11, 2021. The program... - September 13, 2021 - D.E.F.Y. Consulting Group, LLC.
Mission to Deploy America's Patriotism Returns to DC Metro
Operation Deploy Your Dress in partnership with the Association of the United States Army will present the ODYD/AUSA DC Pop-Up this Saturday, September 11th beginning at 9:00am at the AUSA National Headquarters in Arlington, VA. Eligible military service members, dependents and DOD ID card holders... - September 10, 2021 - Operation Deploy Your Dress
Toi Holliday was Featured in the Los Angeles Edition of Top Agent Magazine
Toi Holliday of Side Inc. Arc Realty was featured in the Los Angeles Edition of Top Agent Magazine in September 2021. Top Agent Magazine is the premier real estate magazine featuring the foremost real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and affiliates in the USA, Europe, Canada, Australia and... - September 09, 2021 - Toi Holliday Real Estate Team
Former Baywatch Actress and Businesswoman Melissa Biggs Clark Set to Open New Garden Shop, GRANGE Garden at San Diego’s Design District in Solana Beach
Update: Where is she now? San Diego’s Melissa Biggs Clark has gone from running on the beaches of TV’s “Baywatch” to sprouting up a GRANGE Garden. That is the name of the former Baywatch lifeguard’s new retail shop selling raised gardens, houseplants, succulents, preserved flowers and home décor. - September 07, 2021 - GRANGE Garden, LLC
This New Brand is About to be Everywhere - Heiress Beverly Hills Hires New Design Team Seen in Vogue and Expands to be Size Inclusive
New brand Heiress Beverly Hills is reported to have hired multiple new designers with work featured in Vogue. The brand is reported to have developed a "secret recipe" size chart perfecting the way clothes fit the average consumer. This size chart is now inclusive, ranging from size XXS - XXL. - September 03, 2021 - Heiress Beverly Hills
New Book and Author; "The Lighthouse Beams Just A Little Something" by Kathie Baset
A first time Romance Fiction author has created and published a sweet "forever love" romance fiction novel with characters that appear real, as though they could be someone’s biography. It is well written and is Book 1 of a three book series of "The Lighthouse Beams." The name of the area where the story takes place in New York State is fictional though can easily be thought to be a specific place in the Catskills and almost near the Canadian border of New York State. - September 01, 2021 - Beacon Resources
Tisha Brandes Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Tisha Brandes of Flower Mound, Texas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of insurance. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent... - September 01, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Trudy Elizabeth Taul Harris Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Trudy Elizabeth Taul Harris of Fort Worth, Texas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of information technology. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. - September 01, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Diane Rosario Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Diane Rosario of Englewood, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of construction, painting, and renovations. Each month P.O.W.E. - August 31, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Blackmere Consulting CEO, Domini Clark, Chosen for Idaho Cybersecurity Task Force
On Thursday, August 5, 2021, Governor Brad Little announced the formation of a new cybersecurity task force for the state of Idaho. Blackmere Consulting Founder and CEO, Domini Clark, is among nineteen other experts chosen to help strengthen cybersecurity education, business, and government action... - August 31, 2021 - Blackmere Consulting
Nora Sermez Launches "Galaxy" for Salt and Pepper Diamond Lovers
For the first time, access hundreds of Galaxy salt and pepper diamonds by visiting sermez.com. True to her Canadian roots, all Galaxy diamonds are sourced from the great diamond repository of Northern Canada. - August 30, 2021 - Sermez Inc.
Chick Boss Cake - "The Million Dollar Bakery": Local Entrepreneur Builds a Million Dollar Business with Zero Experience & Writes a Book About It
Local 33 year old entrepreneur, Rebecca Hamilton, who has zero education or experience builds a successful bakery business to over a million dollars in sales & then writes a book about how she did it. A true underdog story, the book titled: The Million Dollar Bakery shares Rebecca's story of... - August 30, 2021 - Chick Boss Cake
Woman-Owned Church Hill Classics is an 11-time Inc. 5000 Honoree
As the official awards vendor for Mansueto Ventures, owner of Inc. and Fast Company magazines, Voves not only wins Inc. 5000 awards, her company also manufactures them. - August 28, 2021 - Church Hill Classics
Jacqueline Y. Fuqua Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jacqueline Y. Fuqua of Indianapolis, Indiana has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of esthetics and her expertise as a barber, manicurist,... - August 27, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Gina Bernardo Promoted to Account Manager at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Gina Bernardo has been promoted to account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2019, Bernardo has supported the practice’s production teams by creating sales proposals, developing coverage assessments and... - August 26, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Award Winning Film, Between Mountains, Returns from Cannes to Screen at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood on August 27
As COVID-19 continues to overwhelm communities around the globe, a sense of fear and anxiety has entrenched itself into society. This phenomenon has led to a significant increase in psychosocial and mental health implications. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five... - August 25, 2021 - Roaming Rickshaw Films
Dr. Katherine Johnson Recognized as an Honored Member for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Katherine Johnson of Frederick, Maryland has been recognized as an Honored Member in 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. About Dr. Katherine Johnson Dr. Katherine Johnson is the president of Johnson... - August 25, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Woman of Empowerment Members are Introduced by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) showcases their new Women of Empowerment members who are being recognized for their contributions and achievements in the many fields and industries listed. About The New Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. (Professional... - August 25, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jennifer Smith, CEO of Growth Potential Consulting, Completes Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program
Growth Potential Consulting is proud to congratulate Jennifer Smith on completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program. - August 25, 2021 - Growth Potential Consulting
Renowned Acupuncturist Kathleen Albertson Starts New Practice in Laguna Hills, CA
Albertson Acupuncture & Herbal Care is well established (26 years) in Orange County, CA. "The best patient results are achieved by integrating Western and Eastern Medicine. Western medicine alone has too many side effects and does not treat the root of the problem," states Dr. Albertson. - August 22, 2021 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
Culinary and Cannabis CannaSpa Okalahoma Tour
Culinary and Cannabis provides cannabis wellness education to patrons in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who seek alternative healing support and are an active participant in the cannabis community by producing interactive educational events and branding consultation to top cannabis brands. - August 20, 2021 - Culinary and Cannabis
National Van Lines Promotes Laura Manning to Assistant VP of Customer Service and Quality
Laura Manning was named Assistant Vice President of Customer Service and Quality at National Van Lines, Inc. - August 20, 2021 - National Van Lines
Naomi Comstock Joins USA Wood Products as Mechanical Engineer
Naomi Comstock has joined the mechanical engineering team of Nova USA Wood Products, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality hardwood products and accessories. As a mechanical engineer, Comstock was hired to support the ongoing development of cutting-edge fastening and installation technologies... - August 17, 2021 - Nova USA
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. Honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Katherine C. Baker, R.N., C.M.S. of Midland, Texas has been honored as a Woman of the Month for July 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women... - August 17, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Niccy L. James Honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Niccy L. James of Farmington, Missouri has been honored as a VIP Member for 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of beauty. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize that in... - August 17, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Inclusive Brands Leads the Wine & Spirits Industry Into a World of Inclusivity & Inclusion
Inclusive One World Brands introduces "INCLUSIVO," an iconic tequila brand that communicates an expression of warmth, friendship and acceptance. Inclusive One World Brands is a multicultural and multigenerational company owned and operated by a Native American woman, a milestone in the... - August 17, 2021 - Inclusive One World Brands
Agbeyegbe-Hays, a Nigerian-American CPA is the New President of NYSSCPA's Manhattan/Bronx Chapter
Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST, founder and managing director of Hays CPA LLC is the new president of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) Manhattan/Bronx Chapter. She was installed as president on June 1 and her term will run through May 31, 2022. The... - August 13, 2021 - Hays CPA
Toni Sutherland Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Toni Sutherland of Aptos, California has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of finance and real estate. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women... - August 12, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Stacy Burrows Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Stacy Burrows has been promoted to senior account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the RT ECP team in 2012, Burrows has assisted the new business and account management activities of senior management, while also directly... - August 12, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
International Artist Cat Tesla Will Exhibit at the Market Art and Design Show in the Hamptons
This exhibit will feature Tesla’s Abstract Series of Paintings Represented by Steidel Contemporary. Thursday, Aug. 12 | Select VIP Preview & Opening Evening; 1-5 pm - Exclusive Entry for Select VIPs; 5-9 pm - Exclusive Entry for Fair Pass Holders and Select VIPs; Public Fair Hours: Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14: 11am - 7pm; Sunday, Aug. 15: 11am - 5pm; The Bridgehampton Museum, 2368 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 - August 11, 2021 - Cat Tesla Fine Art