Debra Neely From secretary to business leader My first adult working experience began in my mid-to-late 20s, working as a secretary for a law firm. We were preparing for trial. My boss approached me saying, “We need this or that, and I need you to put it together.” I started asking him, “Why that? What … Read More…
by Jim Rhodes, Business Advocate I recently read on an Internet blog that women own several million businesses. Through their payrolls and products they contribute $1.6 trillion to the economy and employ nearly 9 million people nationwide. A young lady friend owns a small company that makes gunnery targets for military tanks. She competes aggressively with … Read More…
Elaine Earle Elaine Earle serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the ROX Group (collectively, “ROX”) and oversees all financial operations of Coldwell Banker ROX Realty, ROX Insurance, ROX Travel and all of the group’s publishing and media entities. At ROX, Elaine serves in a multifaceted capacity, overseeing mergers and acquisitions or other expansion, capital … Read More…
They come from many different backgrounds and have a variety of careers, but the women featured in this year’s special Women in Business section have one thing in common – they are all pretty incredible women leaders. From championing important local causes to working in traditionally male-dominated industries to even saving lives, these women are … Read More…