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.
Tina Merritt Attends Meta’s Meta Boost Gather in Washington, D.C.
Representing True North Title, CXO Tina Merritt was invited to Washington, D.C. by Meta to attend Meta Boost Gather 2022 alongside 500 other small business owners. - May 25, 2022 - True North Title
Grace on Broadway Founder Attends Meta Gather in DC
Heather Marzigliano, Founder of Grace on Broadway, a furniture artist and the owner of The Rustic Retail Market in Belvidere, NJ, was invited as one of 500 small businesses in the country to attend the Meta Gather Event in DC. The event was geared to have small businesses meet with Policy makers at... - May 24, 2022 - Grace on Broadway
Toni Sutherland Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 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 May 2022 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 to... - May 24, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Linda Casson-Hackett Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Linda Casson-Hackett of Dover, Delaware is honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 her outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of nonprofit and education. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent their professions and industries due to their expertise and success... - May 24, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
The Star Team Joins Epique Realty
The Star Team out of Dallas, TX has joined the rapidly growing Austin-based tech-brokerage Epique Realty. Team Leader Laqutia Martin, and her agents, are well known for their client focused approach to real estate. - May 24, 2022 - Epique Realty
Sam Clar Office Furniture Welcomes Education Environment Specialist Debby Cappadona
Sam Clar Office Furniture expands its team, providing design and furniture solutions to the education sector, with the addition of Debby Cappadona. - May 23, 2022 - Sam Clar Office Furniture
Agbeyegbe Hays Appointed Chair of AICPA’s PCPS Executive Committee
Agbeyegbe Hays is the first sole practitioner and the first Black female CPA to chair the PCPS Executive Committee. - May 23, 2022 - Hays CPA
Kris Radzanowski, Owner of EssentialZen, Attends Meta Event in Washington, D.C.
Meta, Facebook and Instagram's new parent company, held an all-expenses-paid event for 500 small business owners from across the country. The group represented all 50 states, while they learned how to better use Meta's tools for small businesses. Meetings were also held with each state's policymakers at Capital Hill to discuss the struggles, successes and needs of small businesses nationwide. - May 23, 2022 - EssentialZen Yoga Studio
Accounting Business Solutions by JCS Assures Small Business Owners That Costly Mistakes and Omissions During the Month-End Close Are Avoidable
Small business owners using Sage 50, Sage 100, and QuickBooks are saving time and money by optimizing the process and minimizing errors during Month-End Close by using a free, detailed Month-End Close Checklist released by Accounting Business Solutions by JCS. - May 21, 2022 - Accounting Business Solutions by JCS
Marissa Q. Paine International presents the Lead{her}Shift Live 2022 event
Lead{her}Shift Live 2022 is a Soul-Stirring Virtual Convening & Call-to-Action for Women Founders, CEOs, Entrepreneurs & Executives. - May 21, 2022 - Marissa Q. Paine International
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Announces Their New Women of Empowerment Members
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) announces their newest Women of Empowerment members who are recognized for their high level of contribution to the many fields and industries listed below. About The Newest Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. - May 20, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Two Philadelphia County High School Seniors to Receive Academic Scholarships for Higher Education
The Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation announced today that two 2022 recipients have been selected for its annual scholarship grants. The announcement was made by the foundation’s founder and president, Khadijah Butler. - May 20, 2022 - Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation
On Mental Health Action Day, a TEDx Talk That Provides a Behavioral Recipe for Burnout Prevention
Dr. Jacqueline Kerr's TEDx talk just went live. In it she talks about burnout being like a Baked Alaska. She then provides CEOs, Managers and families the ingredients for how to prevent burnout. The most important part though is the recipe, the action plan for how take these ingredients and make a behavioral change plan that will help families, society and the economy. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today is Mental Health Action Day. This talk is the key to action. - May 19, 2022 - Dr. Jacqueline Kerr
Daniela Compton Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Daniela Compton has been promoted to senior account manager within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). Since joining the team in 2018, she has continually supported the successful new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment efforts of the... - May 19, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Dr. Vikki Georges Hufnagel Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Vikki Georges Hufnagel of Woodland Hills, California has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the healthcare field. About Dr. Vikki Georges Hufnagel Dr. Vikki Georges Hufnagel has... - May 18, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
EyeSite’s Nancy Cagle Receives the 2022 Workforce Development Award
In April of 2022, Nancy received the 2022 Workforce Development Award for Women of Workforce from the Association of Builders and Contractors Greater Houston (ABC Houston) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the growth of women in the construction industry. - May 18, 2022 - EyeSite Surveillance, LLC.
Young Chefs® Academy Experiences Record Growth in Same Store Sales
The nation's premier children's cooking school experiences unparalleled same-store sales growth due to a comprehensive training program and ongoing support that equips franchise owners with the tools to create an exciting local experience, along with a strong, collaborative network of franchise partners who align with the company's core values. - May 18, 2022 - Young Chefs Academy
Finally... Relief from Inflation & Soaring Gas Prices is on the Horizon Pinnacle Freight Slashes Shipping Costs Up to 60%
National Freight Broker Chooses to become Part of the Solution by Slashing Shipping Costs up to 60%. - May 18, 2022 - Pinnacle Freight Brokers
Lakeisha Marie Davis Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for April 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Lakeisha Marie Davis of East Orange, New Jersey has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for April 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women... - May 17, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn Wins 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Top 10% of Hotels Category
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn’s Great Traveler Reviews Land It a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites - May 15, 2022 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Nancy Barkley, Owner of Honeymoons and Get-a-Ways to Write and Deliver ConnecTALKS: Exploring Luxury Romance Travel
During ConnecTALKS: Connections Wedding and Honeymoon Tourism mentor and the owner/founder of Honeymoons and Getaways, Nancy Barkley, will touch on the newest trending arm of the "World of Weddings": Romance travel. - May 15, 2022 - Honeymoons and Get-A-Ways
Charu Suri - Raga Jazz at Chelsea Table and Stage Selected by ISSA as 2022 Finalist in Four Categories
Dine delicious foods and delicious sounds at one or Manhattan's swankiest venues: ChelseaTableandStage.com with Charu Suri, pianist and composer who has forged a new sound with a jazz trio, Sufi vocals, and Indian Ragas. With mood-invoking ragas (to be played according to the time of day) for many of her compositions, she weaves techniques and sounds from places like India, Europe and Africa. - May 14, 2022 - Charu Suri Music
Dr. Pam Gumbs Named VIP Member for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Pam Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been named as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for 2022 for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. About Dr. Pam Gumbs Dr. Pam Gumbs is the owner and CEO of United Pharmacy... - May 13, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Society Performers Academy is Proud to Welcome the Return of Harriet Greenspan, Casting Director for Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., and Many More
Nickelodeon's, Warner Bros., Casting Director is back to lead another Society Performers workshop Sunday, May 15, 2022. - May 13, 2022 - Society Performers Academy
NY Author Rea Nolan Martin Wins Third Gold Medallion in 2022 Independent Publisher Book Awards
On Monday, Independent Publishers of Traverse City, Michigan awarded New York author Rea Nolan Martin the gold “IPPY” award in Visionary Fiction for her recently published novel, "Sunnyside Up." Martin’s previous IPPY golds include her 2016 novel, "The Anesthesia... - May 12, 2022 - Rea Nolan Martin
Board Chair Marjorie Del Toro Re-Elected by the California Underground Safety Board-Division of the California Office of Energy Infrastructure
ehs International, Inc. (ehsInc) is pleased to announce on May 09, 2022, Marjorie Del Toro, CEO of ehs International, Inc. (ehsInc.org), was re-elected unanimously as Chair of the Dig Safe Board. Del Toro is the Board’s 3rd chair, 2nd female chair, 1st Latina/Latino chair. Del Toro was appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. on December 18, 2017 (two-year term), and reappointed by Governor Brown on January 02, 2019 for a four-year term. - May 12, 2022 - ehs International, Inc.
Baillie Russell Brown Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Baillie Russell Brown of Santa Barbara, California has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Baillie Russell Brown Baillie Russell Brown is the... - May 11, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Cortese C. Walker Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine
Cortese C. Walker of Kathleen, Georgia, is honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the retail field. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent their professions and industries due to their expertise and success in their chosen... - May 11, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Janet DeMaria Honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Magazine
Janet DeMaria of Placerville, California, is honored as a Woman of the Month for April 2022 for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of apparel and fashion. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent their professions and industries due to their expertise and success... - May 11, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Motherlove Earns “Women’s Business Enterprise” Women-Owned Certification
Colorado-based herbal product company certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council-West. - May 08, 2022 - Motherlove Herbal Company
Nancy Matter Introduces Ellison Insulation to Their Newly Acquired NHRA Funny Car as an Associate Sponsor
Nancy Matter Racing would like to extend a very warm welcome to Chris Ellison of Ellison Insulation based in Lexington, Texas to their team. As one of the leaders and innovators of the spray foam insulation industry, Matter’s Team is elated to have them join their American Valor Foundation -... - May 07, 2022 - Nancy Matter Racing
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers of Tinton Falls, New Jersey has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dr. Maureen E. Marshall-Jeffers Dr. - May 06, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jessica L. Buchanan Honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Jessica L. Buchanan of Eckerty, Indiana is honored as a Woman of the Month for May 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of financial services. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - May 06, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Bartending Super Stars and TacoTuesday.com Partner for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate the Invention of Reposado
TacoTuesday.com and local bartending legends, Inga Tantisalidchai and Catalin Ayala, are collaborating to shine light on a little-known fact this Cinco de Mayo. Few people realize that Gabriela Romo de la Peña and her two sisters shaped Tequila Herradura’s modern history. Gabriela... - May 05, 2022 - TacoTuesday.com
Telarus Hires Jennifer Dimas as Chief Marketing and Experience Officer
Telarus, one of the leading Technology Solutions Brokerages of Cloud, Unified Communications, Contact Center, Network Services, Security, and IoT and Mobility, has hired Jennifer Dimas as Chief Marketing and Experience Officer. In this role, Jen will be responsible for Telarus’ brand, demand,... - May 05, 2022 - Telarus
Watauga Group Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Watauga Group is honored to announce their certification as a women-owned business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The WBENC is the gold standard for women-owned businesses and a federal program designed to generate greater diversity. The organization believes that fueling diversity creates innovation, revenue opportunities, and is a positive force for the economy. - May 05, 2022 - Watauga Group
Rhode Island Woman Honored with Joseph G.E. Knight Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Katrinkles founder and owner Katherine Westcott has been awarded the 2022 Joseph G.E. Knight Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence. The Knight Award is a recognition of a successful small business owner that SCORE Rhode Island (ri.score.org) has worked with for many years. The award was presented by SCORE chapter co-chair James Mutschler. - May 04, 2022 - SCORE Rhode Island
Women Palante’s Second Dance-a-Thon Fundraiser: Helping Women Entrepreneurs Step Up Their Path to Success
Women Palante, a non-profit that helps Latina women to become entrepreneurs will be hosting a Dance-A-Thon fundraiser, to celebrate Mother's Day Month. The Dance-A-Thon will have expert dance instructors, food stalls, food trucks, a fun photo booth as well as a prize raffle from local sponsors. The event will take place on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Stone Ridge School in Bethesda, Maryland. - May 04, 2022 - Women Palante
Hilda Farkas Files Registered Trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the Brand Name, "Pixielux"
Hilda Farkas (Boca Raton, FL) files for trademark registration of her luxury active wear brand, "Pixielux," with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"). - May 04, 2022 - Pixie Group LLC
USDOT Small Business Contracting Symposium: West Central Region SBTRC
HOYA Foundation is contributing toward coordination of the symposium, and announces the first seminar in a national series to discuss how small businesses can get contracting dollars from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. The previously passed $1.2 trillion Senate bill allocated $550... - May 03, 2022 - HOYA Foundation
Anna Gore to Lead Strategic Growth of Minor Use Foundation
Foundation to Expand Access to Key Agricultural Technologies for Global Food Security and Nutrition. - May 03, 2022 - Minor Use Foundation, Inc.
Dr. Daphne Goldberg is Being Honored by the Top 100 Registry, and Due to be Featured on the Front Cover of the 2022 Top 100 Doctors, Q1 Edition
Dr. Daphne Goldberg is due to be featured in the 2022 Top 100 Doctors Magazine, Q1 Edition, and is being honored by the Top 100 Registry as the 2022 Doctor of the Year in the State of Pennsylvania. - May 03, 2022 - Top100 Registry Inc.
Austin Selected as Location for Bookminders’ First Office in Texas
Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, Bookminders is excited to announce its entrance into the Texas area with the debut of Bookminders Austin. Bookminders provides complete outsourced accounting solutions for over 475 small- to mid-size businesses and nonprofit organizations across its... - May 02, 2022 - Bookminders Austin
Karen Corcoran Walsh Scholarship for Mental Health Awareness Still Accepting Applications
The Karen Corcoran Walsh scholarship is a scholarship awarded to students who have an interest in working in the mental health industry or field after graduating. The scholarship's main aim is to create awareness of the common issues that are surrounding mental health. It aims to make sure that... - April 30, 2022 - Karen Corcoran Walsh
A Funky Night Out - House Party to Benefit Savage Support
Savage Support, a volunteer-based Milwaukee nonprofit that provides practical aid to breast cancer fighters, is hosting their first in-person Annual Fundraiser since the Pre-Pan days. Friday, May 20 from 6-10 pm, DJ AD Entertainment from Chicago will spin records from the '70s & '80s at 1630 W. - April 29, 2022 - Savage Support Corp.
Viki B. Zarkin Recognized as a Woman of Distinction for Summer 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Viki B. Zarkin of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Woman of Distinction for the second quarter of 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the fields of motivational speaking and life... - April 29, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Amanda Madsen Honored as a Woman of the Month for March 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Amanda Madsen of Saint Louis Park, Minnesota was honored as a Woman of the Month for March 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of apparel and fashion. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - April 29, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Navy Veteran Janae Sergio Releases Three-Time Amazon Bestseller Book, “Perfectly Flawed - A Veteran's Journey from Homeless to Hero”
The highly anticipated "Perfectly Flawed - A Veteran's Journey from Homeless to Hero" tells the story of Janae Sergio; beginning with her as a sixteen-year-old walking the streets of Hollywood, California, terrified and focused on how to survive while avoiding attempts to be lured into drug addiction and sex trafficking. - April 28, 2022 - Janae Sergio
IN BOLD PRINT. Closes $500K Pre-Seed Funding Round
IN BOLD PRINT., the first product sustainability scoring platform for ecommerce companies, today announced the close of a $500 thousand Pre-Seed financing round from Jimber Capital. The capital will further the development of IN BOLD PRINT.’s platform as it gains traction with early ecommerce... - April 28, 2022 - IN BOLD PRINT.
Pamela W. Karanja Honored as a VIP Member for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Pamela W. Karanja of O’Fallon, Missouri has been honored as a VIP member for Spring 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of healthcare. About Pamela W. Karanja Pamela W. Karanja is a... - April 27, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized