This is not Granny’s possum (Seattle Times)

Posted by @ 5:10 am, September 29th, 2008

In 2004, Chrys Hutchings, her husband and their three young children spent a year in New Zealand, home to about 4. 2 million people …

This is not Granny's possum - Seattle Times

Posted by @ 3:10 am, September 29th, 2008

This is not Granny's possumSeattle Times, United States - 2 hours agoFour years later, Hutchings, an active school mom in Portland, decided to start a one-woman business called Eco-Luxury Fur, with the tall task of convincing …

Certifications expand business/government opportunities (BizJournals)

Posted by @ 3:04 am, September 29th, 2008

Minority (MBE) and women-owned business (WBE) certification programs are intended to help small businesses be successful for the future. Certification agencies were formed with the theory that there is a substantial community benefit by building community-based small businesses, which in turn revitalizes neighborhoods, creates jobs, and encourages economic growth. Companies like yours, just …

Possum coats, blankets help environment, merchant says - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

Posted by @ 2:03 am, September 28th, 2008

Possum coats, blankets help environment, merchant saysThe Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - 1 hour agoFour years later, Hutchings, an active school mom in Portland, decided to start a one-woman business called Eco-Luxury Fur, with the tall task of convincing …

March of Dimes honours city woman, business Friday (The Sudbury Star)

Posted by @ 1:48 pm, September 26th, 2008

A local individual and business that are helping to enhance the lives of people with physical disabilities will be honoured Friday at the Ontario March […]

March of Dimes honours city woman, business Friday - Sudbury Star

Posted by @ 1:27 pm, September 26th, 2008

March of Dimes honours city woman, business FridaySudbury Star, Canada - 1 hour agoA local individual and business that are helping to enhance the lives of people with physical disabilities will be honoured Friday at the Ontario March of …

Woman's business remembers father's artwork - Miramichi Leader

Posted by @ 11:02 pm, September 25th, 2008

Woman's business remembers father's artworkMiramichi Leader, Canada - 9 minutes agoTina Young is working on a new business — one she thinks will honour her late father. Phillip Young was a well-known aboriginal painter whose unique eye and …

Cheshrie woman loves Kousa dogwoods - Meriden Record-Journal

Posted by @ 10:51 pm, September 23rd, 2008

Cheshrie woman loves Kousa dogwoodsMeriden Record-Journal, CT - 58 minutes agoHer favorite play, "The Solid Gold Cadillac," is about a woman business executive. Pettay had the lead role - "That's why it's my favorite," she said. …

Nontraditional business owners get help and encouragement (Post-Bulletin)

Posted by @ 11:30 am, September 22nd, 2008

Your typical Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce member doesn’t speak Arabic, wear a burqa, or consider it a business opportunity to raise and sell goats. H

Nontraditional business owners get help and encouragement - Post-Bulletin

Posted by @ 11:02 am, September 22nd, 2008

Nontraditional business owners get help and encouragementPost-Bulletin, MN - 29 minutes agoThe conference program included presentations from small-business counselors and lenders, and a panel discussion with two minority and one woman business …