Highlights: Nazeerah, a new apparel startup based in Portland, focuses on sustainable, regenerative cotton farming. Founded by Emily Mikhaiel, the brand honors her Egyptian ancestry, linking her family’s legacy in…
Prime Highlights: Dr. Katherine High, co-founder of Spark Therapeutics, is now CEO of RhyGaze. RhyGaze, focused on gene therapies for blindness, has raised $86 million in Series A funding. The…
Highlights: Tru Self Inc., founded by Laken Amberg, aims to improve recovery rates for individuals battling substance abuse through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. The platform streamlines communication between patients, caseworkers,…
Prime Highlights: Simple Mills, a woman-led food startup, will be acquired by Flowers Foods for $795 million in an all-cash transaction. Founded by Katlin Smith in 2012, the company has…
Prime Highlights Nia Tero, a global conservation nonprofit, has appointed 'Aulani Wilhelm as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Wilhelm’s appointment marks the organization's commitment to transitioning leadership to…
Prime Highlights: Halfdays, a woman-owned outdoor gear and apparel brand, has opened a flagship store in Denver. Co-founded by Olympic skier Kiley McKinnon, the brand focuses on creating outdoor gear…
Prime Highlights: Fortuna Bank is Ohio's first majority women-owned bank and one of only 20 nationwide. The bank officially opened on December 9, 2024, with a ceremonial first account opening…
Prime Highlights: Ulta Beauty said Friday that Kecia Steelman, its chief operating officer, will succeed retiring Chief Executive Dave Kimbell. Steelman also will join the board of directors for Ulta…
Prime Highlights: BAAS Construction, by Amber Monteith, has closed the highest off-water home sale in Cornelius to date for $3.64 million on a custom 8,000-square-foot home. BAAS Construction specializes in…
Prime Highlights: Only 19% of retired women claim their retirement is as expected, and 26% said it is far different from what they expected due to unanticipated expenses and early…
