Archive for the ‘Feature Articles’ Category

New research released today by The American College, the nation’s largest non-profit educational institution devoted to financial services, indicates that the majority of women business owners fall into one of four major categories that describe their financial goals and needs. These categories reflect different levels of stress, abilities to achieve work/life balance and individual confidence. [...] more »

Mary E. Junck, the CEO of newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises Inc., was named chairman of The Associated Press board of directors Thursday. more »

By Voices Affiliate Mary Ropp (co-written by Hilary Ropp) – She Came, She Spoke, They Did It! Not long ago, I asked Mariel Liggett to speak at our Voices Spotlight on Leadership Luncheon in November. more »

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s biggest retailer, said Friday that it has named Rosalind Brewer as CEO of Sam’s Club — the first woman and the first African-American to hold a CEO position at one of the company’s business units. more »

by Herminia Ibarra, Nancy M. Carter, and Christine Silva – Nathalie (all names in this article are disguised), a senior marketing manager at a multinational consumer goods company and a contender for chairman in her country, was advised by her boss to raise her profile locally. An excellent intracompany network wouldn’t be enough to land her the new role, he told [...] more »

Voices Editor-in-Chief Leigh Spence is among seven leadership positions named today for Muriel Williams Battle High School. The staff members will serve as key leaders in the opening of the new school. more »

One woman has been issued a business license in Columbia so far this month. more »

By Tim Feran – Women were more prudent spenders than men during the holidays, according to a new study by market research company NPD Group. more »

By Lisa Stephens – It’s not so much whether women are eligible for board appointments, but more so whether women are adequate potential for the specific needs of the position to be filled. It’s not so much whether and how many women are appointed as board members, but more so whether each appointment meets its obligation. [...] more »

BY: ROBERT SAFIA — NJanuary 9 – A conversation with Beth Comstock, GE’s chief marketing officer. She is responsible for Ecomagination and Healthymagination, GE efforts that account for billions of dollars in sales. more »