Female entrepreneurs

nextOPP Search Founders Named to Entrepreneur's 100 Women of Influence

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gail Tiburzi Buck and Rebecca Oppenheim, founders of leading executive search firm and Certified B Corporation, nextOPP Search, were recently recognized as part of Entrepreneur's 100 Women of Influence in 2022. The recognition seeks to elevate women changing their respective industries by influencing the world in real and concrete ways. Buck and Oppenheim were honored for their commitment to supporting women working towards financial security through their Hire One, Help One program. For every candidate hired through its firm, nextOPP donates career coaching services to a survivor of domestic violence.

Key Points: 
  • The recognition seeks to elevate women changing their respective industries by influencing the world in real and concrete ways.
  • Buck and Oppenheim were honored for their commitment to supporting women working towards financial security through their Hire One, Help One program.
  • For every candidate hired through its firm, nextOPP donates career coaching services to a survivor of domestic violence.
  • The Hire One, Help One program was developed in 2018, redefining nextOPP Search as a for-profit/for-purpose company.

Women of Color-Led Venture Capital Firm Fearless Fund Announces VC Week to Educate and Empower All

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Finance, Women, Consumer, Professional services, Small business, Business, Articles, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Venture capital, Female entrepreneurs

Starting Monday, August 23rd, Fearless Fund , the first VC fund built by women of color, for women of color, will kick off its inaugural Fearless Venture Capital Week: a multi-generational hybrid experience tailored toward educating all about venture capital and entrepreneurship.

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  • Starting Monday, August 23rd, Fearless Fund , the first VC fund built by women of color, for women of color, will kick off its inaugural Fearless Venture Capital Week: a multi-generational hybrid experience tailored toward educating all about venture capital and entrepreneurship.
  • Programming will include daily sessions tailored to building financial literacy within the following core demographics: Kids, Teens, HBCU Collegiates, Women Entrepreneurs, Women Investors, and Families.
  • Our mission with Fearless Fund has always been to diversify the Venture Capital space as well as provide resources, tools and access for communities to learn about entrepreneurship, said Arian Simone, Co-founder and General Partner of Fearless Fund.
  • For more information on Fearless Venture Capital Week, please visit www.fearless.fund/vc-week .

SBA Announces $150,000 To Fund Women’s Business Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, Business models, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Administration, Small business, Female entrepreneurs

Washington, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of $150,000 for a new grant opportunity for established and aspiring Womens Business Center host organizations to provide outcome-oriented business services for women entrepreneurs in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of $150,000 for a new grant opportunity for established and aspiring Womens Business Center host organizations to provide outcome-oriented business services for women entrepreneurs in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
  • The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide grant dollars for one nonprofit organization to start a new, community-based Womens Business Center in Tulsa.
  • The Office of Womens Business Ownerships mission is to enable and empower women entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education, and support.
  • Interested applicants may direct any questions about the WBC funding opportunity to Donald Smith, SBA Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Womens Business Ownership , at [email protected] .

SBA Announces up to $300,000 to fund Women’s Business Centers in Puerto Rico

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Small business, Entrepreneurship, Female entrepreneurs, PUERTO RICO

When funded, the WBCs will provide outcome-oriented business services for women entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • When funded, the WBCs will provide outcome-oriented business services for women entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico.
  • The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide grant dollars for up to two nonprofit organizations to start new, community-based Womens Business Centers throughout Puerto Rico.
  • The SBAs WBC program is that catalyst for the growth of in-depth, substantive, outcome-oriented business services for women entrepreneurs.
  • The Office of Womens Business Ownerships mission is to empower women entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education, and support.

Minister Ng launches call for applications to deliver the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Business models, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Female entrepreneurs, Small Business Administration

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of a call for applications to deliver the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of a call for applications to deliver the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund.
  • The call for applications invites not-for-profit business support organizations with significant experience in the management and delivery of loans to apply to deliver the loan fund.
  • I am thrilled to launch the call for applications to deliver the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund.
  • The Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund will provide loans of up to $50,000 to women business owners and entrepreneurs so they can start up, scale up and access new markets.

Hydro One announces sustainability commitments and path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and a 30 per cent reduction by 2030

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Emissions reduction, Carbon dioxide, Physical sciences, Natural environment, Chemistry, Carbon finance, Kyoto Protocol and government action, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, California Senate Bill 32

TORONTO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Hydro One announced its plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, with a target to achieve a 30 per cent GHG emissions reduction by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Hydro One announced its plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, with a target to achieve a 30 per cent GHG emissions reduction by 2030.
  • "At Hydro One, we recognize the vital role we play in energizing life for Ontarians," said Mark Poweska, President and CEO, Hydro One.
  • "I commend Hydro One for helping Ontario achieve its emissions reduction targets, because clean, green growth is our province's way forward."
  • In addition to its net-zero by 2050 target, Hydro One also committed to greeningits fleet, supporting Indigenous businesses and communities and increasing employment diversity.

Mary Kay Inc. Advocates for Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality Through Series of Milestone Commitments & Partnerships Around the World

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Public policy, Government, Women, Other Policy Issues, Catalog, Consumer, Cosmetics, Other Consumer, Retail, Articles, Gender and society, Social inequality, Feminist theory, Gender equality, Humanities, Female entrepreneurs

(Graphic: Mary Kay Inc.)

Key Points: 
  • (Graphic: Mary Kay Inc.)
    The position paper, which can be accessed here , echoes the strategy of the European Union on gender equality.
  • Achieving gender equality is critical to the survival of the planet and the rebuilding of more sustainable and thriving economies and societies.
  • This month, Mary Kay also joined the Drivers of change Program at the Generation Equality Forum in Paris, France (June 30 - July 2).
  • On March 16, 2021, Deborah Gibbins, Mary Kays COO, joined the UN Global Compact Target Gender Equality meeting to discuss how Mary Kay empowers women entrepreneurs in nearly 40 countries.

Nation’s Largest Small Business Coalition, Small Business Roundtable, Announces Women Impacting Public Policy as a New Member

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Business models, Entrepreneurship, Political science, Public policy, Social policy, WIPP, Small business, Female entrepreneurs, Business Roundtable

Washington, D.C., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Small Business Roundtable (SBR), a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations, is pleased to welcome Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) as a new member of SBRs national small business collaborative.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Small Business Roundtable (SBR), a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations, is pleased to welcome Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) as a new member of SBRs national small business collaborative.
  • WIPP brings more than 20 years of experience in advocating for women small business owners, and looks forward to bolstering SBR efforts to improve opportunities for women entrepreneurs, a crucial part of the small business community.
  • SBR Co-Executive Directors Rhett Buttle and John Stanford issued the following joint statement:
    "We are honored to welcome Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) as the newest member of Small Business Roundtable.
  • Women Impacting Public Policy (www.wipp.org) is a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneursstrengthening their impact on our nations public policy, creating economic opportunities, and forging alliances with other business organizations.

Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Confirmed as a Presenting Sponsor of 5th Annual Black Women Talk Tech Roadmap to Billions Conference

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Articles, Entrepreneurship, Business, Economy, Female entrepreneurs, Women and employment, Startup company

The Roadmap to Billions conference is Black Women Talk Tech's marquee annual event.

Key Points: 
  • The Roadmap to Billions conference is Black Women Talk Tech's marquee annual event.
  • Black Women Talk Tech has spent 5 years empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs and celebrating Black Women's innovations and brilliance in technology.
  • The conference was built from the perspective of the audience of Black women that Black Women Talk Tech organizes.
  • About Black Women Talk Tech:
    Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT) is a worldwide collective of black women tech founders who have a unique understanding of the challenges black women startup owners face in the industry.

Lineup of Inspiring Female Digital Entrepreneurs to Provide Tools for Success in Third Annual 'Think in Color' Summit from Thinkific

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Business, Articles, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Small business, Female entrepreneurs

This year's event features a lineup of notable female entrepreneurs who will provide tips and strategies on how to build and scale a business using digital products and online courses.

Key Points: 
  • This year's event features a lineup of notable female entrepreneurs who will provide tips and strategies on how to build and scale a business using digital products and online courses.
  • "I needed to see people who represented my experience and struggles, and learn how to break through barriers to become successful.
  • 2021 marks the third year in a row for Thinkific's Think in Color Summit.
  • The event reflects Thinkific's ongoing commitment to empowering people of color with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.