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San Diego Business Journal Honors Jazzercise, Inc.

Thursday, 12 January 2017

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San Diego, CA – December 8, 2016. Carlsbad, CA-based Jazzercise Inc., has been recognized for their international success and local influence by the San Diego Business Journal, the county’s premier business publication. Last month, the dance fitness brand earned the #3 slot for Women-Owned Businesses and was tapped for the SD 500, a list of top influential business leaders in San Diego County. Leading the operation is CEO and Founder, Judi Sheppa

Rut Resolution: 8 Great Ways to Foil Small Business Stagnation to Accelerate Growth

Becky A Davis

Monday, 05 December 2016

The Connector December 2016

A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report revealed nearly half of all small businesses fail within the first four years of their existence. While there are many proven causes, including owner incompetence, inexperience, fraud and neglect, one killer culprit often flies under the radar: stagnation. Indeed, losing momentum—with respect to revenues, market share and other mission critical indicators—is one sure fire sign that an entrepreneurial endea

Caster Company Business Owner Recognized as Small Business Person of the Year

Beth Blake

Tuesday, 12 April 2016

Press Releases

COLUMBUS, Ohio - March 15, 2016 - Sally Hughes, CEO of Caster Connection, was named as the 2016 Ohio Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In accepting the honor, Mrs. Hughes said “I’d like to thank Mary McCarthy for nominating me for this prestigious award, and I would like to thank the U.S. Small Business Administration for the honor. Also, I must recognize the support and contributions of my wonderf

The East Bronx Healthcare Microgrid Team Receives A $1,000,000 State Grant Based On Gotham 360’s Feasibility Study In the NY Prize Competition

Monica Smiley

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: New York City, NY, March 25, 2017 - The East Bronx Healthcare Microgrid was announced by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as one of 11 winners to receive a $1,000,000 grant to design a microgrid as part of NY Prize, a statewide initiative focused on modernizing New York City’s electricity grid. This project is based on a feasibility study, also funded through NY Prize and completed by Gotham 360.NY Prize is a first-in-the-nation competition designated to helping communities create microgrids,

MEDIA ALERT: Newark Welcomes New Entrepreneurial Program for Low-Income Single Mothers

Monica Smiley

MEDIA ALERTNewark Welcomes New Entrepreneurial Program for Low-Income Single Mothers Free “Moms Who Hustle” program launched in partnership with the Walker’s Legacy Foundation

YEW Goes International!

Monica Smiley

Monica Smiley, Publisher & CEO of Enterprising Women and President and Founder of the Enterprising Women Foundation is delighted to announce that the Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Program is now officially an international event with the inclusion of a young Canadian entrepreneur.Nafisa Ahmed, a high school senior from Jarvis Collegiate in Toronto, Canada was the winning recipient and will be traveling to Fort Lauderdale for the Enterprising Women Awards event joining scholarship recipients from San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Raleigh and Ann Arbor this year.The Enterprising Women Foundation Mentoring Program provides high school girls with an opportunity to meet and connect with outstanding women entrepreneurs & leaders in STEM-based fields and other industries. This event recognizes their leadership potential, inspire them to dream big and focus on the next steps to realize their potential.COMPAREX Canada, the corporate sponsor is delighted to be sponsoring Nafisa this year. Dedicated to a gender and diverse workforce, COMPAREX Canada GM Jason Mackay says, “Diversity is our strength. Many voices and experiences have been proven to foster richer innovation, relationships and communication.” He adds, “We know Nafisa will enjoy and be inspired by the Young Enterprising Women event and wish her all the best for her future.”The 15th Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration & Conference y takes place April 2 – 4th at the Ritz Carlton in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.