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Fiore Industries Expands Its Protective Services Footprint with New FAA Contract
Fiore Industries, Inc. (Fiore), a national provider of elite protective services, has been awarded a potential 5-year, $90 million contract from the Federal Aviation Administration covering the agency’s West Region spanning from Denver to Guam. Under the contract, Fiore is providing armed... - October 07, 2022 - Fiore Industries, Inc.
Kidney Community Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act to Protect Insurance Access for Individuals Living with Kidney Failure
Legislation Would Restore Four-Decade Precedent of Patient Protections to Private Insurance, Avoid Insurance Discrimination, Protect Medicare Trust Fund - October 05, 2022 - Kidney Care Partners
Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling 2022 Announcement: Boeing to Deliver Industry Insight
Boeing’s International Business Development Capture Team Lead Matt Kaslik will speak at the Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference in Florence, Italy, this November. - October 05, 2022 - SAE Media Group
Cybertrust America Announces Community-Driven Cybersecurity Symposium for Smart Cities '22
A non-profit consortium, helping cities and businesses address cyber risks with legally-defensible strategy and execution, jointly with NIST GCTC: Smart Security and Privacy, City of San Jose, City of Coral Gables, San Mateo County, and National Cyber Security Alliance, today announced its fifth annual Cybersecurity Symposium for Smart Cities '22 on October 25-26. - October 04, 2022 - Cybertrust America
National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative Extended Federal Funding for Five Years
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has been awarded a 5-year, $10 million Cooperative Agreement from the Children's Bureau (CB), Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services... - October 03, 2022 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Accelerating Hypersonic Capabilities at the Advanced Materials for Defense Summit
The 5th Annual Advanced Materials for Defense Summit will convene experts from AFRL, NASA, Industry and Academia for a discussion on, Facilitating Advanced Material Development for the Acceleration of Hypersonic Capabilities. - September 30, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing 9th Annual Space Resiliency Summit
The 9th Annual Space Resiliency Summit will take place December 7-8, 2022 in National Harbor, MD. - September 30, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
National Produce Prescription Collaborative Holds Day of Action in Washington, DC
Collaborative’s first in-person convening, timed to respond to the food-as-medicine platform presented at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and to establish a strategic plan for further embedding the produce prescription model into standard healthcare practice over... - September 29, 2022 - Wholesome Wave
Data Science and Analytics Community to Convene at Defense Strategies Institute's Big Data for Intelligence Symposium this November
This Symposium will bring together senior level members from the IC, DoD, military, academia, and industry to discuss innovative strategies, initiatives, and partnerships toward harnessing big data for actionable intelligence and a strategic decision advantage. This year’s Symposium will feature the perspectives of various Senior level leaders & stakeholders, who are working to enhance the processing, of large data sets to produce usable intelligence that will that increase the speed of mission. - September 27, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Launch of New Political Activism Website: politiCAL911.com
A new political activism, news and government watchdog website launches today. politiCAL911.com seeks to activate people, increase transparency and hold elected officials & systems accountable. What: politiCAL911.com is a site focusing on politics in California (specializing in the San Diego... - September 24, 2022 - politiCAL911
GEOINT Community Convenes This November at Defense Strategies Institute's 5th GEOINT Innovation Summit
The 5th Annual GEOINT Innovation Summit will convene this November 2-3 in Alexandria, VA. - September 23, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Cooper Awarded Enterprise R3 Engine-Generator Project by the United States Space Force
Cooper Machinery Services (Cooper), LLC, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has been awarded a contract by the United States Space Force (U.S.S.F.) to overhaul two of the six backup Enterprise R3 engine-generator sets stationed inside the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station in... - September 12, 2022 - Cooper Machinery Services
World Rivers Day 2022 Set for September 25
World Rivers Day commemorates the immense values of our rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe – massive worldwide event involving up to 100 countries and millions of participants has its roots in British Columbia's Rivers Day. Millions of people and... - September 12, 2022 - World Rivers Day
Join the EOD Community in National Harbor, MD This October
Defense Strategies Institute's 9th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will be held this October 26-27 in National Harbor, MD. - September 10, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Judy L. Cornelison Featured as Woman of the Month for August 2022 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Judy L. Cornelison of Siren, Wisconsin, has been selected as a Woman of the Month for August 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women to... - September 09, 2022 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Military and Veteran Families Encouraged to Sign Up for Soldiers’ Angels Adopt-A-Family Program
Soldiers' Angels Holiday Adopt-A-Family program pairs eligible deployed military and veteran families with businesses and individuals who want to help them celebrate the holiday season. - September 08, 2022 - Soldiers' Angels
AVA Law Group, Inc. to File Over 3,500 Notices of Claim in the Following Weeks in Camp Lejeune Justice Act Litigation
Tainted water at the base in North Carolina is allegedly linked to multiple cancers and other illnesses; AVA Law Group is currently working with the Admiralty and Claims Division of the U.S. Navy while representing clients through the administrative process. - September 07, 2022 - AVA Law Group, Inc.
American Challenge – Lessons from 9/11 Sponsored by the Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation
Earlier this year, U.S. Air Force Veteran Mark Lindquist who was running for Congress in his home state gave up his Congressional campaign when the conflict with the Ukraine broke out. Today, he serves 15 miles behind the line in the Ukraine. Mark plans to travel across the globe and, along with... - September 04, 2022 - Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation
Hightower Headed to White House to Share Impact of Clean Energy & Local Community Initiatives
Stephen Hightower, CEO of Hightowers Petroleum Company and Hightower EV Solutions, has been invited to the White House by President Biden and Vice President Harris to attend the Communities in Action: Building a Better Ohio event set for next week. The half-day forum will be held in-person at the... - September 02, 2022 - Stephen L. Hightower
Announcing 5th Advanced Materials for Defense Summit
The 5th Annual Advanced Materials for Defense Summit will take place November 16-17, 2022 at The Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, VA. - September 02, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
All Wheels Up Working Group to Focus on In-Cabin Wheelchair Securements for Dedicated Wheelchair Spot
All Wheels Up (AWU), the only not-for-profit organization in the world funding and conducting research for a wheelchair spot on airplanes, announced its third working group of key stakeholders from U.S. and foreign air carriers, airplane, airplane seat and wheelchair manufacturers, regulatory... - August 30, 2022 - All Wheels Up
Cell Phone Service Providers Keep Phone Records
Cell phone service providers can hold call records between seven and 10 years, KryptAll does not generate or keep any calling records and encrypts your voice call, so your calling is safe and secure. - August 30, 2022 - KryptAll
High-Level Academic and Government Speakers to Present at Military Event in Alexandria, VA
Are you currently an OR Analyst in the field looking to increase your knowledge in leading-edge approaches, methods, and techniques? You do not want to miss the opportunity to participate in this one-of-a-kind Forum highlighting emerging techniques in OR. If you would like to present at the MORS... - August 26, 2022 - MORS
Cecil R. Benjamin Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Cecil R. Benjamin of St. Croix, VI has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of government. About Cecil R. Benjamin Cecil R. Benjamin is an American political activist and... - August 24, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) Invites Cyber Institute to Co-Author NATO’s Cyber Investigator’s Handbook
Established in 2018, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) is a multinational and interdisciplinary hub of cyber defense expertise focusing on an interdisciplinary approach to cyber defense research, training, and exercises. Director of the CCDCOE, Brigadier General Jaak... - August 24, 2022 - Cyber Institute
Yan Xiong, Candidate for 10th Congressional District
Candidate Running for Congress - August 20, 2022 - Yan Xiong for Congress NY-10
Proven Optics Releases Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Application as Newest Addition to their Financial Management Application Suite - Built on Now
Today, Proven Optics LLC, a practitioner-founded IT Financial Management software company, announced the release of their newest application - Proven Optics Capital Planning and Investment Control. This solution has met the high standards of the ServiceNow Built on Now Program designed to recognize... - August 18, 2022 - Proven Optics
Announcing 5th Annual GEOINT Innovation Summit
Defense Strategies Institute's GEOINT Innovation Summit, previously the GEOINT & Open Source Analytics Summit will be held this November 2-3 in Alexandria, VA. - August 17, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Witlingo Launches Social Audio Channel for Local Governments
Residents are able to engage with their local government by submitting digital audio posts and listening to posts from other residents. - August 11, 2022 - Witlingo
Patricia L. Blake Selected as Biography of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia L. Blake of Yerington, Nevada has been chosen as Biography of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding achievements in the field of law enforcement. This special honor is only given to one Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide... - August 10, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
Announcing 9th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium
The 2022 EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will take place October 26-27 at The Sunset Room in National Harbor, MD. - August 10, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Kidney Community Submits to CMS Comments on ESRD Proposed Payment System, Quality Incentive Program and ESRD Treatment Choices Model
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest non-profit, non-partisan coalition of more than 30 organizations representing patients, professional care providers, and a wide range of kidney care stakeholders – thanks the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for... - August 08, 2022 - Kidney Care Partners
NoviSign Digital Signage Japan Deploys On-Prem Screens to Improve Cat Adoptions and Donations in Japan
Tokyo Cat Guardian, a pet rescue organization, implements digital signage to improve communications around cat adoption - August 05, 2022 - NoviSign
James Sloan Confident He is Gaining Ground Going Into Today's Primary for Tennessee HR District 63
According to sources, early voting numbers appear to be down from previous mid-term elections the past two cycles; however, James Sloan is confident he is gaining ground in the race for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63. District 63 is the legislative seat being vacated by Glen... - August 04, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
AVA Law Group Eyes Justice for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims as House Bill Passes
If passed by the Senate, new legislation would allow those injured by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune a chance to have their cases heard in court. - August 03, 2022 - AVA Law Group, Inc.
James Sloan, a Candidate for Tennessee HR District 63, Pledges Protection of State Lands and Expansion of Green Spaces and State Recreational Areas
James Sloan, a candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, is pledging future legislative for protection of Tennessee state lands, expansion of green spaces, agricultural set aside from development, and expansion of state of Tennessee recreational areas if elected to the state House. - August 03, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
James Sloan Says a "Yes Vote" Will Give the Voters the Most Conservative State Candidate in Tennessee HR District 63 Race, Solidifying the People's Choice
A Yes Vote for James Sloan as a candidate for House of Representatives will give Williamson County the most conservative candidate to serve in the Tennessee State legislature and solidify the people's choice, according to Sloan's Campaign staffers. - August 02, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
CISA to Convene at Defense Strategies Institute’s Critical Infrastructure Security Summit
The Critical Infrastructure Security Summit will take place this September 28-29, 2022 in Washington, D.C. - July 29, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Home Health Leaders Applaud House Introduction of Bipartisan Preserving Access to Home Health Act
Representatives Sewell & Buchanan Introduce Bill to Delay Implementation of Medicare Cuts to Home Health Services in 2023 - July 28, 2022 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Cybersecurity Non-Profit GRCIE Announces Partnership Agreement
GRC for Intelligent Ecosystems (GRCIE), a nonprofit that specializes in training underserved populations for cybersecurity and GRC careers, is pleased to announce its partnership with a nonprofit in Birmingham Alabama. According to GRCIE (pronounced Gray-see) Founder and Executive Director Jenai... - July 27, 2022 - Tiro Security
James Sloan Appears to be in a Dead Heat in the Race for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63 Seat – Primary August 4th
James Sloan, a conservative Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, has emerged as a "dark horse" in the race to capture the House seat vacated by Representative Glen Casada and appears to be in a dead heat for the win according to Sloan’s campaign... - July 26, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
VRC Metal Systems Has Been Chosen for U.S. Navy’s 2022 Navy REPTX, Sponsored by NAVSEA 05T
VRC Metal Systems, a leading developer of advanced cold spray technologies, announced today that they have been selected by the U.S. Navy to take part in the 2022 Navy REPTX, sponsored by NAVSEA 05T to provide solutions for pier-side and shipboard cold spray corrosion and battle damage repair and... - July 25, 2022 - VRC Metal Systems
Parking Industry Veteran Roamy Valera to Join Automotus as President
The former CEO of PayByPhone North America and past IPMI Chair will leverage 33 years of industry experience to support Automotus’ rapid rise as the leader in curb management. - July 25, 2022 - Automotus
As Bad as It is, Inflation is Much Worse According to the Chapwood Index
Chapwood Investments announces its take on the consumer price index. Below is a description of the results of Ed Butowsky's Chapwood Index and his opinions regarding inflation. "I am announcing the real cost of living increase each American faces on a daily basis. The index proves that the... - July 21, 2022 - Chapwood Investments, LLC
Matt King Receives Highest Rating from Butler County GOP for State Representative
Matt King, Republican candidate for State Representative for Ohio’s new 46th House District, receives the highest rating possible of “Highly Recommended” by the Butler County Republican Party Screening Committee. “I will fight for your freedoms and ensure that our... - July 18, 2022 - Friends of Matt King
Dr. Tom Glenn Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Tom Glenn of Columbia, Maryland has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2022 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. About Dr. Tom Glenn Author Dr. Tom Glenn has worked as an intelligence... - July 15, 2022 - Strathmore Worldwide
James Sloan, a Conservative Republican and Williamson County Page High School Alumni, Running for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63
James Sloan, a Conservative Republican candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 63, is a proud graduate of Williamson County Page High School and firmly supports the professional teachers, counselors, and administrative staff of the Williamson County school system and the educational system across the state of Tennessee. - July 14, 2022 - Campaign for Sloan for TN
Fecteau Awarded Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal
The U.S. Army awarded Lt. Colonel Matthew J. Fecteau the Commendation Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal on the 7th and the 14th of June 2022, respectively, while serving with the U.S. Southern European Task Force, Africa. - July 14, 2022 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Announcing AI for Defense Summit
The 2022 AI for Defense Summit will occur September 7-8 at the American Institute of Architects HQ in Washington, DC. - July 13, 2022 - Defense Strategies Institute
Continued Cuts to Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Frustrate Physical Therapy Leaders, Underscore Need for Congress to Act
CY2023 Proposed MPFS Rule again calls for payment cuts to physical, occupational, and speech therapy despite a long history of harmful cuts amidst increased patient need - July 11, 2022 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation