Spa owner Marilyn Ihloff owner of The Ihloff Salon and Day Spa corporation with three locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma was named 2008 Oklahoma Small Business Person of the Year.
The award acknowledged the staying power, employee growth, sales increase and community service involvement.
Marilyn Ihloff is also a dedicated Professional Beauty Association member, and serves as an elected member of the PBA/Salon Spa Leadership Council.
MetroBravo Reader favorites for 2008 in Spas, Wellness & Skin care
The ballots are counted and the results are in for the 2008 MetroBravo! Awards and, as usual, there are some surprises, repeat winners and some new faces garnering your favor as the best in the region. We thank you for voting, and we marvel at your creativity in choosing this year’s bumper crop of winners.
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
Standing Ovation
Natural Body Spa and Shoppe, Raleigh
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Synergy Spa, Raleigh
Iatria, Raleigh and Cary
Honorable Mention
Skin Sense: A Day Spa, Raleigh and Cary
WELLNESS CENTER
Standing Ovation
UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont,
Chapel Hill
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Rex Wellness Centers, Triangle-wide
Honorable Mention
Wellness Center at Duke Raleigh Hospital, Raleigh
DAY SPA
Standing Ovation
Natural Body Spa & Shoppe, Raleigh
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Synergy Spa, Raleigh
Iatria, Raleigh and Cary
Honorable Mention
Skin Sense: A Day Spa, Raleigh and Cary
Simonson’s Salon Makes Exclusive List of Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses
Company makes 2008 Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal listing for fourth time
Simonson’s Salon & Day Spa has made the exclusive 2008 “Top 25 List of Women-Owned Businesses” for the fourth time. The list, which Simonson’s Salon also made in 2004, 2005 and 2006, is published by The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. Simonson’s Salon & Day Spa is the only Twin Cities salon to be included on the list.
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Timeless Spa & Salon Featured in Mohawk Valley Business Journal
Timeless Spa & Salon is gaining local popularity and was recently featured in Mohawk Valley Business Journal’s list of the largest local women-owned businesses in 2008. The weekly publication delivers the latest breaking business news, events, resources and marketplace.
The article “Largest Mohawk Valley Women-Owned Businesses in 2008″ included Timeless Spa & Salon. The day spa and salon specializes in acrylic nails, silk wraps, on-location bridal services, reflexology and sunless spray tan. Timeless spa and salon carries various high quality beauty products like Paul Mitchell, Matrix, Institute Esthederm, otives Cosmetics and Jane Iredale. The day spa and salon also participates in the Kids Cut-A-Thon for the Pediatrics Aids Association.
Their expertly trained staff assures a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for any beauty needs ranging from hair care to a full spa day. The six hour Ultimate Package is a favorite on the list of spa services and includes a personalized facial, 90 minute massage, spa manicure, spa pedicure, reflexology, makeup application and hair blow dry and style.
About Timeless Spa & Salon:
Timeless Spa & Salon offers diverse services and products including bridal services, wedding gown preservation, hair cuts and styling, updos, hair extensions, reconditioning and de-mineralizing treatments, perms, hair color and high lights, makeovers, make up instruction, waxing, sunless spray tanning, nail care, facials, massage and spa packages. The day spa and salon is open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday; and closed on Monday and Sunday.
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Two Simonson’s Salon Employees Receive “Best of Maple Grove” Honor
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Scottsdale Spa Owner Wins 2008 Femtor Award
Heidi Lamar was selected to receive the 2008 “Femtor Award” in the “Made it to a Million” category at a ceremony in Dallas on July 10, 2008 that gave away over $126,00 in grants and raised nearly $200,000 with a live auction.
At the gala ceremony, attended by over 3,300 members of the e-Women network from around the world, Heidi Lamar, one of 4 finalists, was chosen for her “Femtoring” within her company and community. Presenters and speakers included Michael Gerber, author of “The e-myth”, Janine Turner, actress and author, Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television and Partner of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics.
What is a Femtor?
The word Femtor is a registered trademark of eWomenNetwork. The term Femtor means “a wise and trusted woman providing knowledge, inspiration and practical information to other women.” Femtor acknowledges the mentoring work done from a female experience and knowledge base. These experienced women seek out ways to teach, share their wisdom and help other women find their wings.
Made it to a Million Award
Current research shows that only 2% of women owned businesses generate revenues of $1 million annually. This award recognizes an outstanding eWomenNetwork member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and business skills in the course of starting and growing her company. She must be the owner/CEO of a 51% woman-owned business that has a minimum of 5 full time employees with an annual company revenue of at least $1 million for the preceding fiscal year.
What does it mean to be an International Femtor® Award winner?
This prestigious international honor is awarded to women who have proven to be exemplary role models in the world of business. These awards acknowledge their outstanding achievements, skills, positive “can do” attitude and commitment to giving back to their communities. These women inspire others, are respected by their peers and volunteer their time and energy to serve others less fortunate.
The e-Women Network is recognized as the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses worldwide. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, eWomenNetwork, Inc. is the fastest growing membership-based professional women’s networking organization in North America, committed to helping women and their businesses achieve, succeed and thrive in the new economy.
Self-described as “the accidental spa owner,” Heidi Lamar purchased a commercial building 3 blocks North of the Scottsdale Fashion Square, that came with 2 tenants and a failing day spa. Enlisting her staff’s help in learning the spa business, she eventually was rewarded by being named #7 on the “Phoenix Best Places to Work” list, and recently as the “Best Day Spa, Best Massage & Best Facial” by Phoenix City Search. Allure magazine called Lamar’s Shiatsu Massage “one of the most indulgent massages from Boston to the Bay Area”.
Spa Lamar, is Arizona’s largest privately owned resort-style spa. Massages, Facials and Pedicures start at just $50 including all-day use of the sauna, steam room, swimming pool, whirlpool, private changing cabanas with lockers robes and towels and a tropical fruit and tea bar
Many spas are adding memberships components in an effort to establish client loyalty program. Following the Spa Franchises like Massage Envy, Hand and Stone and Faceology.
Iatria Spa Launches Membership Plans
Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing at Iatria Spa has announced that the spa has launched two membership plans, the Escape the Everyday Membership as well as the Stress Less Membership.
Escape the Everyday is a 12-month membership which entitles clients to receive their choice of a one hour massage, European facial or classic manicure and pedicure each month. In addition, members save 15 percent on all spa services and 10 percent off all retail purchases. An Escape the Everyday Membership is $49.95 per month for 12 months.
Iatria’s Stress Less Membership is a 12-month membership plan in which members save 10 percent off day spa services completed before 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 percent off all retail purchases. Stress Less Membership is $9.95 per month for 12 months.
“We are pleased to launch membership plans for our customers,” said Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa. “Both the Escape the Everyday Membership and the Stress Less Membership are an excellent way for customers to get the most out of their spa experience. We are proud to reward our loyal customers.”
About Iatria Spa:
Iatria Spa is a full-service medically oriented spa with three locations in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Under the supervision of an on-site medical doctor and with nurse practitioners performing the services, Iatria offers laser hair removal, Botox®, Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®, laser skin rejuvenation, Syneron Matrix IR fractionalized light therapy for acne scarring, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening. Iatria was named Top Day Spa/Medical Spa Chain in the Country by Day Spa magazine, a Five-Star Beauty Destination by NewBeauty magazine, one of the Top 20 Day Spas in the country by Launchpad magazine, Best Day Spa in the Triangle Award from Independent Weekly, and the Best Spa in western Wake County in The Cary News’ yearly “Best of the West” poll. The Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists has named Iatria one of the Top Women Owned Businesses in the Triangle every year since 2005, and the firm is a two-time recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability.
The Best of the Best Awards are divided into two categories: Industry and Supplier. Both categories’ winners are reader-driven, and all entries are submitted by Skin Inc. magazine readers online. By using our reader-driven voting system*, the Best of the Best Awards is the most unbiased, prestigious honor given in the industry today. Winner will be announced online at www.SkinInc.com and at the 2008 Face & Body Spa & Healthy Aging Conference and Expo, and each winner will receive a stunning, classic statuette they can display in their reception area or headquarters.
Industry awards are applied for online. These entries must be submitted no later than June 13, 2008. After the application deadline, editorial staff reviews the submissions and narrows the field down to five choices, with the possibility of additional staff-appointed choices. The top five are then posted online on June 20, 2008, and readers and Web site users vote to determine the winner and runners-up. Voting concludes July 11, 2008. This voting method makes the choices reader-driven and unique to the industry. Categories include Best Spa Marketing Campaign, Most Employee-friendly Spa, Best Medical Spa, Best Green Spa and Best New Spa.
Supplier awards will be awarded through nominations by readers online, along with information about why you are nominating this particular product or supplier. The suppliers with the highest number of nominations and recommendations will be named the winners. Categories include Body, Equipment, Face, Cosmetics, and Spa Tools & Accessories.
*Only one vote per e-mail address will be allowed
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Mud wraps and massages are a far cry from the lumber business, but that’s the leap two sisters and their grandmother made when they opened Oasis Salon & Day Spa in Joplin seven years ago.
Darlene Shepherd started Mid-America Hardwoods with her husband, Gary, in 1979 in Sarcoxie. At 72, Shepherd jokes that she should be playing golf and hanging out around the house, but instead she is co-owner of a business that specializes in pampering.
Shepherd’s granddaughters and co-owners, Aubree Templeman and Adrian Petticrew, also got their start in business at the family lumber company. The women said they are amazed at the success they’ve had, especially with a business offering what many consider a luxury.
“It’s a hard business to make a go of,” Templeman said. “When we went into it, we didn’t know that. We just thought it would be fun, but it’s been a lot of work.”
Petticrew, a cosmetologist, wanted to open a salon. Templeman wanted a boutique. Shepherd just wanted it to work. Somehow, they said, the salon idea won out.
Last year, they moved Oasis out of its original home on 32nd Street and into a building that had 2,000 more square feet next to Timberline Steakhouse, just off Range Line Road. The business went from seven to 20 hair stylists’ stations, and added expanded spa services and a physician to its roster.
“Honestly, I never thought we would move out of that building,” Petticrew said.
“It wasn’t our intention to grow the business like this. It just happened,” Shepherd added.
The growth has impressed others, too. Oasis is a finalist for the 2008 BKD Small Business of the Year awards. Petticrew said she is always surprised that the business garners so much attention, and she is especially pleased that Oasis was nominated for the award this year because the business is growing so fast it probably will have too many employees to be eligible next year.
“We don’t usually think about there being anything so special about the business, but I think that’s because we’ve grown into it so gracefully,” Templeman said.
Shepherd said one thing that helps Oasis stand out is its big-city appearance. When deciding what kind of decor and services the spa should have, the three women started visiting spas in places such as Chicago. The result was the ultimate in pampering.
As much as they want to take care of their customers, Petticrew said another thing that sets the business apart is how the women treat their employees.
“We take care of our customers and our employees the same way, because in our eyes, they’re just as valuable,” she said. “The employees have to be happy to take care of the customers.”
