How we got started…

July 28th, 2009

We’re a mother and daughter team from Kansas City. Well, initially. Since high school, I, Jennifer, the daughter, have lived in some random places around the world, the most exotic of which was Southeast Asia…and that’s where this story begins.

I was in a tiny store in Hanoi, Vietnam admiring a few wonderful handbags with embroidery [...]

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Welcome to our new blog!

July 27th, 2009

Welcome to the new JL Lane blog! As we grow in our JL Lane products, hop from country to country, interact with new artisans, and discover new inspirations, we want you to be a part of it all with us!
JL Lane creates hand-embroidered handbags, shawls, clothing and fabulous accessories with artisans world-wide. Committed to enhancing [...]

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Come see us in Colorado!

July 27th, 2009

We will be setting up shop in Colorado from July 4th through August 8th! Read this post for details.

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Wake Forest Magazine

January 1st, 2009

Joint Venture: Entrepreneurship and the Liberal Arts

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The Eleusis of Chi Omega: Career Development: Home Based Business

January 1st, 2009

The Eleusis of Chi Omega: Career Development: Home Based Business

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The New York Times: Entrepreneurial Spirit Meets the Philanthropical

January 1st, 2009

Entrepreneurial Spirit Meets the Philanthropical
Published: July 14, 2005
Successful entrepreneurs like to contribute to worthy causes, whether the local Kiwanis or a national charity. Their motives can be mixed, of course; they might want to help make a better world, but polishing their public image doesn’t hurt their bottom lines, either.
In recent years, specialists say, small [...]

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Young Female Business Leader Receives Award & Recognition

January 1st, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Linda Perreault, Executive Director
Phone: 972-620-9995, ext. 1005
lindaperreault@ewomennetwork.com
eWomenNetwork and its Foundation Honors Future Female Mentors –
“Femtors” – at International Conference and Business Expo on July 14, 2005
DALLAS – eWomenNetwork and its non-profit charitable unit, the eWomenNetwork Foundation, have awarded the International Femtor Award to Jennifer Woodsmall, presented on July 14, 2005 during [...]

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The Wall Street Journal: Running the Show: An Education in Itself

January 1st, 2009

For college entrepreneurs, juggling classes and work isn’t easy. Nor is figuring out what to do with your business after you graduate.
By RAYMUND FLANDEZ
September 25, 2006; Wall Street Journal Page R10
Lemuel Anaejionu started a successful business that buys and resells textbooks. Jennifer Woodsmall imports Vietnamese handbags and craft products. Josh Kowitt rents out minifridges and [...]

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