Posts Tagged ‘Women in Business’

X Squared Angels to invest in women-led companies in Ohio and beyond

After meeting members of New York-based Golden Seeds, Carol Clark became intrigued with its strategy of investing in women-led businesses, and decided Ohio needed a similar resource. Clark then began rounding up established local investors, and 15 of them committed to becoming members of her angel group,...

February 8th, 2013 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

Upcoming Women in Business Event at Stonewall Columbus, December 6 2012

So You Think You Want to Start Your Own Business? – Key4Women and Stonewall Columbus present: Women in Business Event on Thursday, December 6, 2012. 6-7pm Panel Discussion 7-8pm Networking Mixer Free Cocktails and Light Appetizers Location: Stonewall Columbus Center on High 1160 North High Street Columbus,...

November 20th, 2012 | Upcoming Events | Read More

At Work: Peaceful office located in Historic Dublin

Dr. Carol L. Clinton. Just steps away from the hustle and bustle of Historic Dublin’s High Street is the peaceful office and practice of Timeless Skin Solutions. Dr. Carol L. Clinton bought the space about four years ago to house her full-time private dermatology practice. Previously, she had offices...

September 14th, 2012 | At Work | Read More

Dames Bond Market Place to open in the Short North next month

The Short North is gaining another retailer next month. Located at 1188 N. High St., the Dames Bond Market Place will host a soft opening Sept. 11. A grand opening is slated for the first weekend in November. The shop, which spans almost 1,600 square feet, will carry a variety of local products, from...

August 17th, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Covermade now available for purchase

When The Metropreneur interviewed Natalie Monaco in March, she was preparing to bring her invention, Covermade, to market. So far, so good. As of June 8, Monaco’s patent-pending comforter, which has an elastic strap that keeps covers in place while users sleep, went on sale at ShopDOWNLITE.com. “Now...

June 15th, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Good client relationships, talented employees helping Leaderpromos thrive

While a student at The Ohio State University, Stephanie Leader worked for a promotional advertising company that ended up hiring her on full time in 1992. As she was about to graduate, the company’s owner offered her a partnership. A year later, she became its sole owner. Some young professionals...

April 24th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More

Grant available for women entrepreneurs

Clothing retailer Eileen Fisher is providing support to business owners with its Business Grant Program for Women Entrepreneurs. The program seeks applicants from wholly women-owned businesses that combine the principles of social consciousness, sustainability, and innovation to create new businesses...

March 27th, 2012 | Announcements | Read More

Patent-pending Covermade launches this spring

Like lots of people, Natalie Monaco found herself in a rush to get out the door for work. Making her bed each morning was especially annoying −and time-consuming− but leaving it unmade bugged her, too. In 2008, she began searching for a way to make the chore easier. She was disappointed to discover...

March 19th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More