Toni Ricci is anything but a typical dance instructor. Her friendly smile and business-like demeanor speak to her strong character and drive to achieve what few have: a successful dance studio and hundreds of students who call her business their second home. “I was five when I realized, ‘I really want to do this [...]
Annie Turnbo Malone was a businesswoman and philanthropist from Illinois, known for her cosmetic inventions and the Poro College. Because of her work, she’s sometimes referred to as the “mother” of the African American cosmetics, hair care, and beauty industries. Malone was also the first black female millionaire in America. […]
Noemi Prado has been in the woodworking industry since 1979, when Southwest Moulding was just a small picture frame manufacturer that employed 12 people. […]
New York Tri-State women business owners can access capital to grow their businesses! Natasha Paul founded Evolution: The Green Room Salon in 2005 with the mission of providing clients with high-quality hair services. […]
“Good morning! Thank you for coming in!” Mo shouts from the far end of Kindness & Mischief as a new visitor carefully enters. “This is gorgeous,” exclaims the customer as they walk into the brand new specialty coffee shop officially opening May 7th in Highland Park, Los Angeles. […]
True physical and spiritual energy abounds at the Salt Room LV, the successful Halotherapy business founded by Ava Mucikyan and co-owned with Raffi Mucikyan on the quiet edges of Las Vegas. […]
Congratulations to VEDC client Abby Jimenez of Nadia Cakes for winning Cupcake Wars on the Food Network! […]
Women-owned businesses can be found in all industries and sizes, but many of them are hidden in plain sight in home-based enterprises. These small businesses are making a difference in local economies – even those run from the family dining room table. […]
