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[ad_1] Martha Pierce, 34, bought a one-way ticket to Costa Rica two weeks ago. She is living out of AirBnBs while running her coaching business. Cami Molina and Sam Mellish / In Pictures via Getty Images Martha Pierce bought a one-way ticket to Costa Rica two weeks ago.Now, she’s living by the beach and running her coaching business.Pierce said she was nervous to take the plunge but has already reaped the rewards of the move.  This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Martha Pierce, a 34-year-old former marketing agency owner, who started her own business coaching practice this…

[ad_1] Listen to this article This year’s NJBIZ Best 50 Women in Business honorees were drawn from hundreds of nominations – a testament to the myriad accomplishments of the 2023 class.  Launched in 2007, this program recognizes 50 women who have made a significant impact on New Jersey business and the community at large.  After an open nomination process, a panel of independent judges selected this year’s honorees using a points system to evaluate submissions.   NJBIZ is also pleased to announce the Women in Business Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Carol Stillwell, president and CEO of Stillwell-Hansen Inc., an Edison-based…

[ad_1] For women entrepreneurs, women’s small business grants are one potential funding option for starting or growing a business. These grants are offered by public and private institutions alike, meaning many opportunities are out there. However, since there’s no one place to look for them, this also means that information about women’s small business grants can be a bit difficult to track down. Here’s everything you need to know about getting a women’s small business grant: what they are, who is eligible, how to apply, what documentation you might need, some tips for the application process, and where to start…

[ad_1] From left, Tanisha Wheeler, regional director, Minority Business Assistance Center at the Youngstown Business Incubator; Heidi Ruby, YBI vice president of operations; Stephanie Gaffney, vice president of the YBI’s advanced manufacturing program; Barb Ewing, YBI CEO; and Colleen Kelly, YBI senior vice president, make up the all-women leadership at the organization. Also, the EVOLVE Technology Program for tech entrepreneurs is led by Director Chandler Fiffick; the Youth Entrepreneurship program is led by Director Megan Payich; and Jessica Sprowl is director of marketing and communications. YOUNGSTOWN — “I feel like female leadership is just different. It’s…

[ad_1] By Bria Overs, Word in Black There’s an underappreciated power in Black businesses. A power that goes beyond their ability to boost the United States economy. From cultural-changing fashion brands to construction companies to hair salons, Black-owned businesses have a profound impact on the Black community.  The heart of that impact? The ability to generate prosperity that could help close the racial wealth gap. And Black-women business owners are leading the charge, increasing their numbers to 52,374 businesses in just three years, according to a report from the Brookings Institute. This boost is despite a lack of access to…

[ad_1] JACKSON, Tenn. – The Women in Business of Jackson met Thursday to learn safety tips.  Jackson Police Department Officer Taylor Gibbons was the guest speaker. “We speak on women’s self defense and it’s a great thing that we’re here speaking for the Women in Business conference so that way we can speak to those women who are in power and empower them to be able to defend themselves if they ever need that,” Gibbons said. Director of Member Relations for the Chamber of Commerce, Cameron Hansbrough says why having events like these are important.  “It’s important to keep the…

[ad_1] HANNIBAL, Mo. — Emily Trevathan, real estate agent and owner of Twisted Juniper Yoga in Hannibal, left Hannibal as a young adult in search of other opportunities . “When I left, I adventured. But alas, here I am. I came back home,” Trevathan said. “Hannibal is a place where dreams can come true. Twisted Juniper started as a little seed half a world away.” Trevathan described her journey to open Twisted Juniper on Friday afternoon at the Rialto in Hannibal at the first Women in Business lunch, organized by Moberly Area Community College. While women enjoyed lunch catered by…

The Women’s Human Rights Education Institute is pleased to share a special training opportunity for advocates in Africa that we are offering in partnership in 2023.  Read the details below. Application deadline is April 15th. Space is limited. The Joint Program Application Form can be accessed HERE. Please read all the details before submitting the application form. CEDAW for Change & Women’s Human Rights in Africa Joint Program Through a special collaboration with WAYEI, the Women and Youth Education Institute in Nigeria, we are pleased to offer a special multi-component women’s human rights advocacy training opportunity for advocates in Africa.…

[ad_1] The CommBank Matildas have created an epic movement for change. Records have been smashed. Fans packed stadiums, live sites and living rooms across Australia. Merchandise sales soared and women’s football was the daily topic of conversation across every corner of Australia. Almost 64% of Australians tuned in to watch the semi-final against England on Saturday 19th August, making it the most watched TV program since the OzTAM audience measurement system started in 2001. The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ has united our nation. It has been a flashpoint moment for Australian football and is inspiring…

[ad_1] Leagues, teams, competitions and events seeking investment invited to apply UK women’s sport industry expected to be worth more than UK£1bn a year by 2030 The UK government has unveiled a new investment scheme designed to bring together rights holders and fuel growth in women’s sport. The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) ‘Women’s Sports Investment Accelerator’, launched in association with Deloitte’s Sports Business Group and supported by the International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport, will run for a year starting from autumn 2023. Rights holders who are part of the programme will be provided with a…