The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) is pledging to offer their professional image skills worldwide to make a difference in the lives of those who are experiencing special challenges during this tough, economic period.  AICI is proudly supporting National Philanthropy Day® which launches on November 15, 2009 at www.NationalPhilanthropyDay.net. It is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions that philanthropy has made to our world.   “The AICI Gives Back Pledge Campaign” is our way of giving back globally to our communities,” says Lynne Marks, AICI’s International President.  (more…)

Vivowhite, creators of “The Best Wedding Favor Ever” are launching a “Best Smile Ever” contest in which the winning bride will receive 100 “Best Wedding Favor Ever” packages, with a value of $1395, to distribute at their wedding reception. (more…)

Today, the Texas Business Alliance (TBA) announced that U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Mary L. Landrieu (D-La) and Ranking Member Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) will support the One Woman™ National Business Conference (One Woman™) as honorary chairs. Landrieu and Snowe head the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, which develops legislation and examines messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating to the Small Business Administration (SBA).  (more…)

 The Last Generation to Die by Marc L. Paulsen, explores the potential abuses, benefits and risks of  immortality through the trials of a man trying desperately to save his dying daughter. (more…)

 Nationally acclaimed artist Jennifer Main, 28, will debut her fearlessly colorful and whimsical world at the 2009 Licensing International Expo to be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, June 2-4, 2009. Exhibit booth #3169. (more…)

Size 2 for Life by Ashley Marriott and Marc L. Paulsen, MD challenges the notion that women can’t reach their  ideal size and stay there. (more…)

Don’t let your marketing go to the dogs. Even if your business’ marketing budget is a little smaller than the year before (we’re all blaming it on the economy!),  you can still get creative with how you promote your products and services through do-it-yourself public relations. Here’s a few tips for effectively promoting your business through the media absolutely FREE. (more…)

EVERY woman has a special beauty…something lovely and unique…you think of it as: the best of me. The shine on your shoulders…the line of your ankle…the shape of your hands—beauty marks of an everyday “celebrity.” (more…)

The YWCA USA Annual General Assembly elected new officers and members of its national board of directors, called the National Coordinating Board, during its recent 2009 National Conference in Washington, DC. (more…)