Make Mine a $Million Business Awardees

Make Mine a $Million Business fosters women’s economic independence, helping women entrepreneurs grow their businesses to the $1 million mark and beyond. www.makemineamillion.org. Make Mine a $Million Business™ is a program of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence. OPEN from American ExpressSM is the founding partner. The program provides a combination of money, mentoring and marketing tools that women entrepreneurs need to help grow their businesses to a million dollars and beyond. Make Mine a $Million Business is an initiative through Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, www.countmein.org.

Here the Make Mine a $Million awardees to date!

Apple’s Bakery, www.applesbakery.com
The most wonderful things in the world are sweet. Apple’s Bakery cookies, cakes, and pastries are no exception. Their delectable treats are sure to put Grandma’s kitchen out of business! Peace Talks Mediation Services uses Apple’s Bakery for all of its thank-you gifts, and to send presents to our college-bound friends. Mary Dierker Ardapple, President.

Hands On Gourmet, www.handsongourmet.com
Hands On Gourmet provides cooking classes for team building, corporate off-sites, and private parties. Sign up for their monthly newsletter for recipes and news! Food and wine take center stage when our Chefs turn a cooking lesson into unique and entertaining cooking and dining experience. Hands On Gourmet’s cooking classes are a fun approach to your celebration or corporate event. Molly Fuller, President.

Comprehensive Consulting, www.compreconsult.com
Comprehensive consulting provides clients help in review of a variety of medical billing and medical case management and medical utilization review. Theresa Mills Hinton, President.

Digication, Inc., www.digication.com
Innovative and unique, Digication, uses a revolutionary concept for educators and students to collaborate and share work using today’s most popular digital media tools. Kelly Driscoll, President.

Indian Bread Co., www.indianbreadco.com
Indian Bread Co. is a fast-casual cafe that marries Indian flavors with the portability & convenience of the American sandwich. We use naan and other Indian breads as a foundation to create uniquely tasty sandwiches, wraps & salads. When Diana Mercer, Peace Talks’ President, was in New York City, she feasted at Indian Bread Co., and it was terrific! Be sure to visit when in NYC. Nandini Mukherjee, President

Ceja Winery, http://www.cejavineyards.com
Family owned and operated since 1988, Ceja Winery brims with the beauty of California’s Napa Valley and the history of Latino culture. Ceja Winery produces some of today’s most popular varietals from the delicate Pinot Noir to the crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Peace Talks Mediation Services rewards special referral sources with Ceja bottles all the time. Terrific! Amelia Moran Ceja, President.

Stone Impressions, http://www.stoneimpressions.com
With over 300 original tile designs, Stone Impressions can help you create a mural or mosaic design to accent any space in your home or business. Visit the web site to see some beautiful samples! Melinda Earl, President.

Square One Organic Spirits, www.squareonevodka.com
Producing the first “green” vodka, Square One uses only 100% organic America Rye. Quadruple distilled Square One offers a spirits that allow you to be social and socially conscious with their eco-friendly organic vodka. Allison Evanow, President.

Onshore Technology Group, Inc., www.onshoretechnologygroup.com
Helping clients use advanced business concepts as a resource, Onshore Technology Group, implements creative solutions that help businesses utilize the benefits of technological advancements to maximize their benefit.

Hire Image, LLC, www.hireimage.com
Hire Image’s pre-employment background searches protect businesses and employees nationwide. Hire Image’s comprehensive pre-employment screening and background verification services directly address the problems of: negligent hiring liabilities, workplace violence, employee theft, drug use and falsified employment applications. Christine Cunneen, CEO.

Daytner Construction Group, www.daytnercorp.com
Providing peace of mind, knowledge and expertise, Daytner Construction Group, is your partner and liaison from breaking ground to opening day. Theresa Daytner, President.

Dogwalks, www.dogwalks.com
Man’s best friend needs a best friend too. The folks at Dogwalks are committed to caring for your pet and providing safe and fun walks at your convenience. If you live in or near San Francisco, you’ve probably seen Julia walking her dog friends! Julia Frink, President.

Vander Weele Group, www.vanderweelegroup.com
Vander Weele Group provides investigative and security planning services to public and private sector clients, domestically and abroad. Specializes in preventing and investigating complex schemes such as embezzlement, procurement fraud, identity theft, cargo theft, and other security breaches. Maribeth VanderWeele, President

1st Class Bail Bonds, Inc., www.1stclassbailbonds.com
Bail bonds services. When you need them, you need them, right? Bonnie Plotkin, President.

Cha Cha’s Doggie Daycare, www.chachasdaycare.com
Full service dog and pet daycare center for busy professionals. Desalene Jones, President.

Piano Play Music Systems, http://www.pianoplaymusic.com/about.php
Teaches innovative music skills to children of all ages. Sharon Shaheed and Phoebe Simpson, Founders.

Marian Farms, www.marianfarmsbiodynamic.com
Biodynamic produce and distilled spirits. Gena Nonini, President.

Active Port, http://www.activeport.com
In the face of changing communication interfaces, your telephone is your first line of communication. Active Port’s commitment to provide innovative solution for your telecommunications needs. Julie Fogg, President.

SmartsCo, www.smartsco.com
Publishes stylish games and guides that make it fun to learn about wine, food, travel, sex and more! Have you played a SmartsCo game? They’re a lot of fun. We got samples at the NAWBO National Conference in June 2006. Julie Tucker and Jennifer Elias, Founders.

Limerick, Inc., http://www.limerickinc.com
Limerick, Inc., helps nursing mothers be there for their babies all the time with their patented pj’s comfort jr. electric breast pump. The advanced technology is designed to simulate baby’s nursing pattern making this pump the most unique pump on the market. Limerick, Inc. provides both lactation help as well as breast pumps with their workplace lactation programs. Patricia’s just gone to market with her latest pump! Congratulations, Pat and Joan! Patricia Kelly and Joan Ortiz, Founders.

A Perfect Pear, www.aperfectpear.net
Using fresh, organic and unique ingredients, A Perfect Pear creates gourmet accents for the everyday meal. Perfect Pear’s products include salad dressings, jams, jellies, pancake mix, vinegars, maple syrup and chocolate sauces. The samples we got from Susan right after the contest were spectacular! Susan Knapp, President.

Creative Display Solutions, www.creativedisplaysolutions.com
Provides tradeshow displays, banner stands, graphics and marketing materials. Maureen does a fantastic job with exhibit displays—we saw the evidence at the New York Make Mine a $Million contest. Maureen Borzacchiello, President.

Statewide Fire Corp., www.statewidefirecorp.com
Installs, services and monitors fire alarms. Pamela Coppola, President.

Water Journey, LTD, www.waterjourney.com
Manufactures an alcohol-free instant hand sanitizer called Hands2GO. Hands2Go is the Peace Talks go-to product for hand sanitization. Francine Glick, President.

BI Group, http://saundra-charles-cmi.blogspot.com/
Shop fabrication. Saundra Charles, President.

Prak Productions, Inc, www.nycsubwayline.com
Prak Productions uses major metropolitan cities as inspiration for stylish apparel and accessories. Their NYC Subway themed products are popular with New Yorkers and tourists alike. Prak’s licenses include Coney Island USA, New York MTA, Z-Guides Company’s street maps of London. These shirts and bags are really cool! Check out the latest styles at the web site! Lynne Lambert, President.

Lyons Marble and Granite, http://www.lyonsmarble.com
Lyons Marble and Granite provides excellent workmanship and customer service installing marble, granite, and other natural stones. Gina and her husband provide the world’s most reliable contractor services---such a refreshing breath of fresh air! Gina Lyons, President.

Making Cents International, Inc., www.makingcents.com
Making Cents assists entrepreneurs in developing skills and resources to start, grow, expand their business. This consulting firm is dedicated to alleviating poverty through support of microentrepreneurs. The story of Making Cents is amazing—check it out at Fiona’s web site. Fiona Macauazy, President.

Bonnie’s Style Press, http://www.bonniesstylepress.com
Contemporary designs for invitations and fashion-forward stationary for moms-to-be, brides-to-be, and for those of us somewhere in between. Many greeting cards and invitations feature illustrations from New York City fashion designers along with unique, handmade embellishments. Gorgeous designs with a handmade touch. Fantastic! Bonnie Marcus, President.

OnShore Technology Group, Inc., www.onshoretech.com
OnShore Technology Group provides advanced technology, marketing and engineering solutions for businesses all over the globe. Part of OnShore’s goal is to keep technology jobs in the United States. Valerie King-Bailey, President.

Stella & Chewy’s, LLC, www.stellaandchewys.com
All natural pet food. Our local Los Angeles pet stores carry it. Have you seen it near you? Marie Moody, President

Human Potential Consultants, http://www.hpcemployment.org/home.htm
Employment solutions and employment placement for people re-entering the workforce after resolving life’s ups and downs. Garnett Newcombe, President

Premier Match, LLC, www.prematchmaking.com
Upscale matchmaking service for single professionals. Who has time to meet anyone –much less a quality person—on their own these days? Christie Nightingale, President

Mugshots Photography, www.russellphoto.com
Exciting school portraits. Actually, they’re really exciting school portraits. Linda Russell, President

Big Chef, www.bigchefonline.com
Big Chef is a FDA and USDA inspected Food Manufacturer. Beef, poultry,
seafood, veggies and fruits are incorporated in delectable Hors
D'Oeuvres and Canapes for the hospitality industry, convention centers,
stadiums, first class airlines, caterers and private events - our frozen
product line is shipped everywhere. Rosana Santos, CEO.

Tongass Substance Screening, http://www.tssakstar.com/
Drug and alcohol testing for federal and non-federal programs. Renee Schofield, President

d-Parture Spa, www.departurespa.com
Full service spas located in airport terminals, currently Newark International Airport and Orlando International Airport, and coming to a terminal near you. And what better place than at the airport? Gina Stern, President

The Texas Driving Experience, www.texasdrivignexperience.com
High performance driving, accident avoidance, and team building for adults, teenagers and corporate groups. Dawn Stokes, President.

Stoner Innovations, Inc., www.ornamentsafe.com
Caroll Stoner is the inventor and producer of the Ornament Safe, a safe way to store your precious Christmas ornaments and other keepsakes as well as innovative products for hobby materials and storage. Caroll Stoner, President

Advanced Global Connections, http://www.agcseminars.com/about.htm
Helps international business executives with intensive communications training and unique cultural immersion techniques. Do business anywhere, even when you don’t speak the language! Jinsoo Terry, President

Animus Group, www.animusgroup.com
Lifestyle content for television and new media outlets. Damaris Valero, President

Bonitas International, http://www.bonitasinternational.com
Want an attractive ID badge that will make your coworkers green with envy? Bonitas International creates stylish fashionable lanyards and other badge accessories that are fun and fashion forward. Functional jewelry is the hallmark of Bonitas International, making it fun to wear ID badges. Kimberly Martinez and Lisa Harrington, Founders

Imago Associates, www.imagoassociates.com
Imago Associates is the premier source for reclaimed and recycled office furniture for all of your commercial furniture needs in the San Francisco area. Robin Moorad, President.

Peace Talks Mediation Services, www.peace-talks.com
Our services include all aspects of family law mediation: divorce mediation, custody mediation, parenting plan mediation, financial settlements, estate planning mediation, premarital agreements and prenuptial agreements. Marriages may end but families endure. Diana Mercer, President.

Relax on Cloud 9, www.relaxoncloud9.com
A full service spa, located in Staten Island, New York. Dorren Zayer, President.

Consultants 2 Go, LLC, www.consultants2go.com
Provides marketing and analytic solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Sandi Webster, President

SayNoMore! Promotions, www.SayNoMorePromotions.com
Promotional Products, Advertising Specialties, Embroidered & Screen Printed Apparel, Corporate Gifts, Premiums & Incentives. SayNoMore! Promotions gives substance to sentiment, bringing messages into the material through promotional products that are both original and lasting. Kris Wittenberg, President

The Comfort Company, www.thecomfortcompany.net
An online retailer of unique and appropriate sympathy gifts. Don’t know what to say? Renee will help you choose something that says it all for you. Renee Wood, President

Dancing Diablo Studios, www.dancingdiablo.com
Creative design and animation studio. Beatriz Ramos, Founder and Creative Partner

Peaceful Company, www.peacefulcompany.com
New age, earth friendly products.
Sandy Corso, President

Fashion Crest Boutique, http://tanya-jones.blogspot.com/
Clothing and accessories. Tanya Jones, Founder.

Pro Serv Laundry Maintenance, http://mary-childers.blogspot.com/
Services industrial laundry equipment for hotels, hospital and other facilities. Mary Childers, President.

Hefner Eye Care and Optical Center, http://www.hefnereyecare.com
Delivers optometry care for patients that includes cataract stricken seniors as well as toddlers. Kim Heffner, President.

Market Expo, http://www.marketexpo.com
Your online shopping destination for hard-to-find decorative home hardware, home accents, and garden accessories. Denise Houseberg, President.

White Space, www.getwhitespace.com
Provides innovative and intelligent solutions to the clutter and conflicting demands of today’s complicated lifestyle. Cynthia Ivie, Master Simplifier.

Universal Health Institute, http://www.uhichicago.com/
Unique combination of drug free, non-surgical traditional and alternative therapies designed to relieve pain. Amelia Case, President.

Little Twig, www.littletwig.com
Lenie Ramos, President.

Tech Solutions, www.tech-solution.net
Pamela McCauley Bell, Owner.

Smooth Mooove Senior Relocation, www.wemoveseniors.com. Need to help a senior citizen move? Can you think of anything more challenging? Let Smooth Move help you! Adrienne Simpson, President

Breeze Home Fashions, www.breezehomefashions.com
When Beauty Means a Great Deal ™. An innovative window treatment
system that gives you a custom look you can afford. Watch the video
segment on the webpage and become a raving fan! Janice Cairns,
President. www.gobreeze.com

Pet Dreams, www.petdreams.com
Designs and manufactures pet bedding. Have you seen the video on www.makeminea$million.org? Annette is already on her way to $1 million, thanks to a set of terrific products. Annette Grignard, President.

Cedar Spring, www.cspring.com,
Government distributor and value added reseller for medical technologies. Really cool mobile operating and medical units—helping to bring help to the people who need it most. Vanessa O’Neill, President

Nova Sim, www.novasim.com
Simulation based software tools that support decision making. Kerrie Page, President

School Choice International, Inc., www.schoolchoiceintl.com
Educational consulting firm working with relocating families. Elizabeth Perelstein, President