- Holiday Shopping: First Time Boutique of Women-Owned Businesses to Benefit Count Me In
Microlending programs have fueled the growth of economic independence for women around the world. The Grameen Bank and its founder Muhammad Yunus were recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of the power of microlending programs to create global change. - New York Life Launches Web Site That Provides Information on Job Opportunities for Women
New York Life Insurance Company today announced it has launched a new career Web site for women, www.nylcareersforwomen.com, that provides easy access to information about the benefits of a career in life insurance for women at all stages of their professional development. - The Other Hormone: Women Unsure about the Role of Progestogens in Treating Menopause
Aside from the negative findings of the WHI Estrogen/Progestin study, not much is discussed about the role of progestogens (progestin and progesterone) as part of a hormone therapy (HT) regimen. According to the results of a recent survey conducted by MenopauseRx, Inc. – an online resource for menopausal women – 67 percent of respondents did not realize that women may be at risk for uterine cancer if taking estrogen without a progestogen. - Diversity Best Practices and Business Women’s Network Hosts Annual Diversity
Diversity Best Practices (DBP) and the Business Women’s Network (BWN) will host its 13th annual Diversity and Women’s Leadership Summit, which also includes—for the sixth year in a row—the CEO Leadership Gala, Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, 2006 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. - BP’s Amanda Abbott is Women’s Energy Network Westside Lunch Speaker Oct. 31
The Women’s Energy Network (WEN) of Houston announced today that Amanda Abbott, communications and marketing manager of BP Alternative Energy, will be the featured speaker for the October westside lunch Tuesday, Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m. at The WestLake Club, 570 WestLake Park Blvd. - Phoenix Named to Working Mother Magazine’s Hall of Fame of ''100 Best Companies''
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PNX) was named today to the Hall of Fame for Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies. Phoenix received this honor as a result of being named a top 100 company for 15 years and displaying a commitment to providing innovative work/life benefits and programs. - 50+Fabulous Website Features Mid-Life Women Breaking Barriers and Stereotypes for Future Generations
50+Fabulous announced today the launch of a new website, http://www.50fabulous.com/, the only lifestyle website built by and for 50+ women. The website inspires and motivates women 50 years of age and above to renew their sense of self, go after and achieve their dreams, turbo charge their lives, and break down barriers for future generations of women. - Forté Foundation Member Schools Showing Significant Gains in Women MBA Enrollment
Analysis of some of the most prestigious MBA programs in the U.S. and Europe shows significant gains in the number of women entering business school, according to the Forté Foundation (www.Fortéfoundation.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging women to pursue leadership roles in business. - Society of Women Engineers Honors Siddika Demir with 2006 Emerging Leaders Award
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced Siddika Demir as the recipient of SWE’s 2006 Emerging Leaders Award for demonstrated leadership in quality assurance. - Society of Women Engineers Honors IBM’s Yukako Uchinaga with 2006 Upward Mobility Award
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced Yukako Uchinaga the recipient of the 2006 Upward Mobility Award in recognition for breaking gender barriers while developing an outstanding career in software development and the management of software development, ultimately becoming one of the foremost business leaders in Japan. - Society of Women Engineers Honors Alka Patel, J.D. with 2006 Distinguished New Engineer Award
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced Alka Patel a recipient of SWE’s 2006 Distinguished New Engineer Award. Patel is being recognized for her technical excellence, academic and professional achievement, and civic participation in support of the mission of the Society of Women Engineers. - Society of Women Engineers Honors Margaret J. Lyons, P.E. with 2006 Fellow Membership
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced Margaret J. Lyons, P.E. a 2006 fellow member of the Society. Lyons is being recognized for outstanding technical contributions to emergency communications and wireless networks, and continuous dedication and service to the Society of Women Engineers on the local, regional, and national levels. - Society of Women Engineers Honors Donald A. Aker with 2006 Rodney D. Chipp Memorial Award
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced Donald A. Aker the recipient of the 2006 Rodney D. Chipp Memorial Award in recognition for dedicated efforts to enhance opportunities for women to pursue engineering and technical careers and to ensure that the organizational culture fully embraces the principles of equality and diversity. - Mary Anderson-Rowland, Ph.D. Honored with Society of Women Engineers 2006 Fellow Membership
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced Dr. Mary Anderson-Rowland a 2006 fellow member of the Society. Dr. Anderson-Rowland is being recognized for teaching, mentoring, and commitment to women undergraduate and graduate students; of passionate advocacy for women and minorities in engineering; for modeling work/life balance; and dedication to the Society of Women Engineers. - Society of Women Engineers Honors Alyse Stofer with 2006 Distinguished New Engineer Award
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced Alyse Stofer a recipient of SWE’s 2006 Distinguished New Engineer Award. Stofer is being recognized for her contributions to the field of biomedical engineering, and for continued leadership and support of the Society of Women Engineers’ career guidance and professional development efforts. - LeEarl Bryant Honored with Society of Women Engineers’ 2006 Distinguished Service Award
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced LeEarl Bryant, the recipient of SWE’s 2006 Distinguished Service Award. Bryant is being recognized for her commitment to women in engineering and more than 40 years of service and dedication to the Society of Women Engineers’ mission on the local, regional, and national levels. - Society of Women Engineers Honors Frances A. Ferris with 2006 Fellow Membership
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) today announced Frances Ferris a 2006 fellow member of the Society. Ferris is being recognized for technical achievements in aerospace engineering, for dedicated service, and for tireless efforts within her company and the community to promote the goals of the Society of Women Engineers. - Three Leading Houston Organizations Collaborate and Host Special Forum for Women Working
The American Marketing Association (AMA) Houston Chapter Energy Special Interest Group (AMA Energy SIG), in conjunction with Greater Houston Partnership and Women's Energy Network, will present "Energizing Your Career: How Women are Leading the Way in the Energy Industry" on October 12, 2006 from 4:30 PM until 8 PM at The Four Seasons, 1300 Lamar, Houston. - Minority, Women-Owned Businesses Invited to Harrah’s Chester Diversity Vendor Fair
Seeking opportunities to share their success with a broad spectrum of the eastern Pennsylvania business community, Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack and Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) today announced plans to host a vendor event for diverse businesses in and near Chester, Pa. – home to the gaming entertainment company’s newest location. - Premier Purchasing Partners Signs New Disinfection Reprocessing Agreements with Women-Owned Business
Premier Purchasing Partners, LP, today announced new agreements for high-level disinfection reprocessing have been awarded to Hygia Health Services, Inc., of Birmingham, Ala., and ReNu Medical Inc., of Everett, Wash. Both are woman-owned small businesses. - U.S. Bancorp Women Named Top Banking Team in the United States
U.S. Banker magazine has ranked U.S. Bancorp number one in the nation for its team of women in executive positions at the company. The “Top Banking Team” award was announced in the October 2006 issue of the magazine, which also featured two U.S. Bancorp women among the “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking.” - Capital One Ranked Among 100 Best Companies for Working Moms
Today, Capital One has been named one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" by Working Mother Magazine. The company was recognized for the broad range of programs and policies available to support working mothers and families. - MadeToOrder Certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise
MadeToOrder has been certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC.)
“Terrific,” said Barbara Brown, CEO of MadeToOrder. “Of course we knew there was never any question, but this makes it official – and that is important. - Allstate Named 100 Best Company for Working Mothers
Working Mother Magazine named Allstate Insurance Company a 2006 Working Mother 100 Best Company. For 21 years the Working Mother 100 Best list has celebrated employers whose groundbreaking benefits—from flexible schedules and child care to innovative leave policies for new parents—are helping redefine workplace standards across the nation. - Lego Systems Named 2006 Working Mother 100 Best Company by Working Mother Magazine
Working Mother magazine today announced that LEGO Systems, Inc. of Enfield, Connecticut is a 2006 Working Mother 100 Best Company, a list that for 21 years has celebrated employers whose groundbreaking benefits—from flexible schedules and child care to innovative leave policies for new parents—are helping redefine workplace standards across the nation.
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