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Sunday, May 26, 2013
E-Magnify Networking and Cosmetics Gala
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Linda Handley Inspires with A Collection of Female Triumphs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Linda Handley – Building Bridges for Business – Founder - featured in a book about empowered entrepreneurs.
Inspired Entrepreneurs: A Collection of Female Triumphs in Business and Life. A collection of 22 inspirational stories of women who have life-changing inspirational stories of stepping out of their comfort zones and following their dreams.
About Linda Handley
Entrepreneur Author Business Advisor Real Estate Investor
Linda Handley has made it her mission to help others and improve the lives of those around her, often through creative and unconventional means going beyond volunteering and donating to her favorite charities. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, where she received both her BS and a Masters in Health Administration, she began working in informational technology at a leading medical center with likeminded people, while devoting her free time to working with non-profit organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club.
Growing up in Hershey, Pennsylvania as the older of two children, Linda and her family enjoyed a close relationship and she experienced a traditional childhood where she learned strong values and a deep sense of caring for others from her parents. To this day, she sees how these formative years have continued to shape and guide her, both professionally and personally.
Linda happily worked as a healthcare administration professional for years before she began to see a shift in the environment of the company. As the focus become more about the bottom line, she noticed profit-driven attitudes replacing the philanthropic and genuine feel that had previously been the atmosphere. Just as she saw this shift, her father was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. While traveling home to be with him every other weekend, and still maintaining a full time schedule at work, including a busy travel schedule, Linda experienced a moment of awakening. She realized that her job was no longer fulfilling her emotional and charitable needs and that she needed something else in her life to do so.
In December 2007 after much soul searching and contemplation, she formed Marlin Property Management, a real estate investment company. With a focus on urban restoration, including purchasing homes, renovating and leasing them, Linda and her business partner began their first project, restoring a 100 year old home. After construction and renovations, emails from the happy tenants of Marlin’s first project still provide Linda with happiness.
Throughout the time of forming Marlin and renovating the first home, Linda stayed on at her corporate job. Finally, after being told that her department needed to strip millions from their budget in order to post a profit, she approached her business partner and began to develop a plan to leave her job and focus solely on real estate and other charitable endeavors.
Now a fully self-employed entrepreneur, Linda is focusing her time and her talents on the projects that mean the most to her. The property management company continues to improve urban homes and provide great places for people to live – affordably. In 2009 she published a children’s book written by her father, Squeeky and Louie, a childhood favorite of hers. Proceeds from the book go to the American Cancer Society.
Linda’s moving journey is featured in the book Inspired Entrepreneurs: A Collection of Female Triumphs in Life and Business. Published in May 2010, the book highlights successful female entrepreneurs and their professional as well as personal voyages. Linda’s chapter focuses on how she was able to leverage her professional experience into a career that is aligned with her personal values and what she sees as her life work. From July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010, proceeds from the book will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
While continuing her real estate investment work, Linda launched Building Bridges for Business. This non-profit Building Bridges for Business brings together our regions wealth of Small Business resources, tools, and organizations. www.buildingbridgesforbusiness.org. Building Bridges partners with many of the organizations in the region. Building Bridges for Business will further advance economic development in Allegheny County.
Linda assumed the role of Executive Director for Women’s Small Business Association, a professional group with over 700+ members in seven counties in Western Pennsylvania in 2009 and 2010. Linda also volunteers with the non-profit organization Medals for Mettle, where marathoner runners award their finisher’s medals to others who have demonstrated similar mettle, or courage. Medals4Mettle celebrates our collective human courage, and our innate desire to reward and support each other as we all face life’s challenges.
Linda was recently nominated for Pittsburgh Woman of the Year – Community Service for her contribution to organizations and non-profits. She lives in Western Pennsylvania where she enjoys empowering and educating fellow entrepreneurs.
About the Book
This book is a collection of stories about regular women. Each of them dared to step out in courage to follow her passion, and ventured to change her world.
Meet The Inspired Entrepreneurs:
Chapter 1: Finding Your Passion while Paying the Bills
Debra Dion Krischke, Wexford, PA
When her business was rocked by 9/11, this serial entrepreneur found a new passion in raising money for women’s initiatives. Her company now raises money for women and girls worldwide.
Chapter 10: Meaningful Doesn’t Have to be Difficult
Beth Caldwell, Pittsburgh, PA
Trying to change the world as a social worker wasn’t working for this ambitious entrepreneur. Beth now works with women from all over the world to inspire them to follow their dreams.
Chapter 18: From Law to Lipstick
Anne Martin, San Francisco, CA
This former JAG Attorney was climbing the corporate ladder but realized that it was against the wrong wall. A demanding career as a corporate attorney kept her away from home for 80 hours a week. She walked away from it all and built a career with Mary Kay Cosmetics where she is a top earner, and keeps her family a priority.
Chapter 21: Born to Run (My Own Business)
Danielle Cuomo, South Side, PA
After graduating with an MBA, Danielle wasn’t able to find a job, so she created her own. She quickly grew her business and is now a leader in her field.
For media interviews, speaking or expertise requests, or to interview "Linda Handley” Linda Handley, 412.337.3430, HandleyL@verizon.net LindaHandleyInc.com
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
YWCA Invites Entrepreneurs to Microenterprise Symposium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Laura Harwin
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
412-255-1279
YWCA invites entrepreneurs to Microenterprise Symposium
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 28, 2010): Local entrepreneurs can jump-start their small business even in a struggling economy. The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is inviting small business owners, or those interested in starting or growing a business, to the second annual Microenterprise Symposium on Saturday, February 20, where they can attend workshops to help grow or launch their small business.
The Microenterprise Symposium will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, 5000 Forbes Avenue. Cost is $45, which covers workshops and lunch. Online registration is available at www.micro2millions.eventbrite.com. For more information, persons may contact Alice Williams, at 412-255-6743 or awilliams@ywcapgh.org.
Ruth Byrd-Smith, Director of Allegheny County Department of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, will provide the opening keynote address. Numerous workshops covering technology, marketing, regulations and finance will follow throughout the day. Some workshop titles include “Building a Billion Dollar Brand,” “Responsible and Responsive State Bidding,” “Protecting your Business Structure,” “Guerilla Marketing,” “Business Blogging,” and “10 Businesses to Start in a Down Economy.” A panel of Million Dollar Women Business owners will be moderated by Rosemary Martinelli of WQED.
By definition, a microenterprise is a business with five or fewer employees, small enough to require initial capital of $35,000 or less. The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh supports microenterprise through the Enterprising Women program, which is a comprehensive training program for low and moderate-income women seeking to develop a microenterprise.
In addition to the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, symposium partners include Students in Free Enterprise/Carnegie Mellon University; Allegheny County; City of Pittsburgh; Small Business Administration; The Soul Pitt.com; Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and National Organization of Women Business Owners.
The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a women’s membership movement committed to the elimination of racism and the economic empowerment of women and girls. For more information about the YWCA’s programs and services, persons may visit www.ywcapgh.org or call 412-391-5100.
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Laura Harwin
Director of Development and Marketing
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Development and Communications
305 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-255-1279 (phone)
412-391-5109 (fax)
lharwin@ywcapgh.org (e-mail)
http://www.ywcapgh.org/
United Way Partnering Agency
United Way Code #114
Upcoming Events:
February 20 – “Microenterprise Symposium” – this annual event provides continued education to women business owners. A microenterprise, by definition, is a “business that starts with five or fewer employees and small enough to require initial capital of $35,000 or less.” Please join us at the Second Annual Microenterprise Symposium to be held on Saturday February 20, 2010 at Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For registration information please call 412-255-6743.
eliminating racismhempowering women
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
celebrating 140 years of service
Contact:
Laura Harwin
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
412-255-1279
YWCA invites entrepreneurs to Microenterprise Symposium
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 28, 2010): Local entrepreneurs can jump-start their small business even in a struggling economy. The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is inviting small business owners, or those interested in starting or growing a business, to the second annual Microenterprise Symposium on Saturday, February 20, where they can attend workshops to help grow or launch their small business.
The Microenterprise Symposium will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, 5000 Forbes Avenue. Cost is $45, which covers workshops and lunch. Online registration is available at www.micro2millions.eventbrite.com. For more information, persons may contact Alice Williams, at 412-255-6743 or awilliams@ywcapgh.org.
Ruth Byrd-Smith, Director of Allegheny County Department of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, will provide the opening keynote address. Numerous workshops covering technology, marketing, regulations and finance will follow throughout the day. Some workshop titles include “Building a Billion Dollar Brand,” “Responsible and Responsive State Bidding,” “Protecting your Business Structure,” “Guerilla Marketing,” “Business Blogging,” and “10 Businesses to Start in a Down Economy.” A panel of Million Dollar Women Business owners will be moderated by Rosemary Martinelli of WQED.
By definition, a microenterprise is a business with five or fewer employees, small enough to require initial capital of $35,000 or less. The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh supports microenterprise through the Enterprising Women program, which is a comprehensive training program for low and moderate-income women seeking to develop a microenterprise.
In addition to the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, symposium partners include Students in Free Enterprise/Carnegie Mellon University; Allegheny County; City of Pittsburgh; Small Business Administration; The Soul Pitt.com; Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and National Organization of Women Business Owners.
The YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a women’s membership movement committed to the elimination of racism and the economic empowerment of women and girls. For more information about the YWCA’s programs and services, persons may visit www.ywcapgh.org or call 412-391-5100.
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Laura Harwin
Director of Development and Marketing
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
Development and Communications
305 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-255-1279 (phone)
412-391-5109 (fax)
lharwin@ywcapgh.org (e-mail)
http://www.ywcapgh.org/
United Way Partnering Agency
United Way Code #114
Upcoming Events:
February 20 – “Microenterprise Symposium” – this annual event provides continued education to women business owners. A microenterprise, by definition, is a “business that starts with five or fewer employees and small enough to require initial capital of $35,000 or less.” Please join us at the Second Annual Microenterprise Symposium to be held on Saturday February 20, 2010 at Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For registration information please call 412-255-6743.
eliminating racismhempowering women
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
celebrating 140 years of service
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