IQ Insights Archive
Oct
16
16
Barbara VanKirk Selected as a Facilitator for the Status of Women in Westmoreland County Summit
By MikeD under In The News, Press Release
Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. a technical consulting and software development company located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, was selected as a facilitator for the Status of Women in Westmoreland County Summit.
The summit which took place on October 14th 2008 at Seton Hill University, detailed the findings of the report the Status of Women in Westmoreland County. The report focused on such issues as: pay equity, employment and education, poverty, health and well-being, women in leadership and violence against women within Westmoreland County. The summit facilitators assisted with guiding the discussions and then presenting the findings during the community status portion of the event. The report was supported by the Women and Girls Foundation and the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council. To view the complete report please visit www.unitedway4u.org.
Oct
04
04
Barbara VanKirk Guest Speaker on the Westmoreland Chamber Business Journal
By MikeD under In The News, Press Release
Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. a technical consulting and software development company located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, was recently featured on the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce’s Business Journal program on WCNS Radio Station 1480.
The program profiled women entrepreneurs who work and live in Westmoreland County, focusing on their experiences in business, achievements and the obstacles they have had to overcome throughout their careers. Holly Magister, CFP, CPA, owner of Enterprise Transitions LLP and Donna Perone, owner of Surge Point HR Talent were also featured in the discussion. The Westmoreland Chamber Business Journal is a monthly program which profiles local businesses and business people, government officials and community leaders within Westmoreland County. To listen to the broadcast please visit IQ’s website (www.IQ-INC.com) or the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce (www.westmorelandchamber.com).
Aug
15
15
Barbara VanKirk named to the Forbes Health Foundation Board of Directors, of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital – Forbes Regional Campus
By MikeD under In The News, Press Release
Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. was recently named to the Forbes Health Foundation Board of Directors, the Western Pennsylvania Hospital Forbes Regional Campus, which is part of The West Penn Allegheny Health System. The mission of the Foundation is to raise advocacy funds to advance quality health care at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital – Forbes Regional Campus and Forbes Hospice.
Aug
07
07
Barbara VanKirk profiled on Pittsburgh Technology Council’s TechMullet broadcast
By MikeD under In The News, Press Release
Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. was recently featured on the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s TEQ news magazine Tech Mullet broadcast. The show profiles leading Pittsburgh area tech entrepreneurs about the business and social aspects of running their ventures.
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Jun
11
11
Jackie Livengood of IQ Inc. graduates from Westmoreland County’s Leadership Westmoreland Program – Class VII
By MikeD under In The News, Press Release
Jaclyn Livengood, a Marketing Specialist at IQ Inc. graduated from the Leadership Westmoreland program, Class VII. The ten month program educates participants in various facets of community life, provides participants with the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with community leaders and motivates participants to assume leadership roles in community affairs. The goal of Leadership Westmoreland is to develop and enhance leadership skills and to ensure that new, able, resourceful and vigorous leadership will be continuously added to the community. Graduates were honored on Thursday, June 5th at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Leadership Westmoreland seeks program participants representing all sectors of the community including business, health care, social service, government, labor, education, professional services, industry, and individuals. If you or a member of your organization is interested in participating in the program please contact your local chamber of commerce or visit www.leadershipwestmoreland.com for more information.
Feb
18
18
IQ Inc. is named a finalist in the 2007 Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award
By MikeD under Awards, In The News, Press Release
IQ Inc. was named as a finalist for the 2007 Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award in the Small Business Category (less than 250 employees) by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. This award is presented annually to honor local companies who demonstrate a commitment to ethical business practices. A number of factors were taken into consideration when selecting the recipients of the PBEA, including everyday operations, management philosophies and responses to crisis or challenges. Other nominees for this category included Courtesy Suzuki and Metropolitan Window Company; Henne Jewelers was named the winner for this category.
The 2007 awards marked the seventh annual presentation of the Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards (PBEA) by The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Sponsors included: the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business and Berg Center for Ethics & Leadership, KDKA and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. The recipients for 2007 were presented with their awards at the special luncheon at the Omni William Penn Hotel on Friday, February 15th.
Barbara VanKirk and IQ Inc. employees pictured at the 2007 Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards
Feb
13
13
Barbara VanKirk awarded the Marcus L. Ruscitto Fellowship
By MikeD under Awards, In The News, Press Release
Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. was awarded the 2008 Marcus L. Ruscitto Fellowship by the Marcus L. Ruscitto Charitable Foundation in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. The fellowship will contribute tuition funds towards Ms. VanKirk’s participation in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, Institute of Entrepreneurial Excellence class which she was invited to participate in.
The Marcus L. Ruscitto Charitable Foundation was established as a legacy to Marcus L. Ruscitto, co-founder of Pittsburgh based technology company Stargate.net Inc. The foundation provides scholarship assistance for promising young people and support services for aspiring entrepreneurs, along with investments in local charities and communities programs throughout the area. The goal of the foundation is to nurture innovation, leadership and compassion with the energy for which Marcus was so well known (http://www.marcusruscittofoundation.org/).
Jan
08
08
Barbara VanKirk recognized as an “Enterprising Woman of the Year” by Enterprising Women’s Magazine
By MikeD under Awards, In The News, Press Release
Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. will be honored by Enterprising Women’s Magazine as one of 2008’s Enterprising Women of the Year Award winners. This award honors the country’s most outstanding women entrepreneurs for their tremendous business success and the profound impact they have on their community. “The Enterprising Women of the Year Award” celebration brings together the nation’s finest women entrepreneurs to recognize their accomplishments and celebrate their outstanding achievements. “The award recipients are influential, powerful women with high-growth businesses who are leaders in their communities and have given back to mentor other women entrepreneurs,” says Monica Smiley, Publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women’s Magazine.
Award recipients will be honored at a gala dinner on Friday, February 29th 2008 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Nov
01
01
Barbara VanKirk named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Monroeville Chamber of Commerce’s ROCs Awards – Recognize Organization and Companies that Shine in our Community
By MikeD under Awards, In The News, Press Release
Barbara VanKirk, President and Owner of IQ Inc. was awarded the 2007 Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s ROC’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The ROCs Awards Recognize Organizations and Companies that Shine in our Community are presented each year by the Monroeville Area Chamber of Commerce. Ms. VanKirk was honored at an awards celebration on Saturday, November 10th 2007 at Stratigos Banquet Centre in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
Feb
05
05
IQ Inc. named by the Pennsylvania Business Central as one of the “Top 20 Women-Owned Businesses”
By MikeD under Awards, In The News, Press Release
IQ Inc. Makes Top 20 List!
IQ Inc. was named by the Pennsylvania Business Central as one of the Top 20 Women-Owned Businesses, 2007. The Pennsylvania Business Central is an independently owned bi-weekly business newspaper covering 16 counties in central and western Pennsylvania.
