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Envoy America Receives Dementia Society of America’s Distinctive Dementia SMART Award
Dementia Society of America® announces its first Dementia SMART® Award recipient for 2018, Envoy America. Fast-growing, Phoenix-based, Envoy America has a mission to help seniors stay independent, healthy and socially active – all without getting behind the wheel of a car. - May 01, 2018 - Dementia Society of America
Maxi Cab Singapore - Launch of VIP Minibus Service
Limo Maxi Cabs Pte Ltd has launched a new type of limousine service in Singapore. - April 26, 2018 - Limo Maxi Cabs Pte Ltd
flynas, the First Airline in Saudi Arabia to Offer Travel Insurance in Partnership with Chubb Arabia
flynas, the award winning Saudi national carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East signed an agreement with Chubb Arabia Coorperative Insurance Company to offer flynas customers with travel insurance coverage, making flynas the first airline to offer its passengers travel... - April 25, 2018 - flynas
Jason Taylor Named CEO for Selery Fulfillment
Selery Fulfillment announces that Justin White, the company’s co-founder and CEO, has left the company to pursue other projects in the technology space. During Justin’s tenure, Selery grew from an idea to dynamic business and team. The company wishes Justin well in his future endeavors. - April 25, 2018 - Selery Fulfillment
Chestnut Ridge Transportation Receives Good Samaritan Hospital Medal of Honor
Chestnut Ridge Transportation, a member of The Trans Group family of bus operations, recently served as honoree at Good Samaritan Hospital’s 33rd Annual Spring Ball, receiving the Good Samaritan Hospital Medal of Honor. Fellow honoree Dr. Cary Hirsch received the Sister Joseph Rita Award for... - April 22, 2018 - The Trans Group
New Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Formed
Drug and Alcohol Industry Members Form National Association - Press Conference April 23, 2018 - 9:30am, National Press Club, 13th Floor (Zenger Room), 529 14th Street NW, Washington D.C. - April 20, 2018 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Chosen as the Biography of the Month by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been chosen as the Biography of the Month for November 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. - April 20, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Emmanuele Spera (CEO) of NEXT Future Transportation Was Honored with the New Mobility Visionary Award at the Automotive Global Awards North America 2018 in Detroit
Emmanuele Spera, Co-Founder and CEO, NEXT Future Transportation received the prestigious New Mobility Visionary Award at the fourth Automotive Global Awards North America in Detroit. - April 19, 2018 - NEXT Future Transportation
"Save"ty Yellow Products Introduces The Dock Stop – an Innovative Solution Offering Premium Dock and Fork Truck Warehouse Protection
The Dock Stop Gate from “Save”ty Yellow Products is a new, one-of-a-kind safety solution designed to prevent accidents – specifically fork trucks driving or backing off docks at warehouse and facility gates. - April 18, 2018 - "Save"ty Yellow Products
D.L. Newslow & Associates, Inc. Announces Partnership with Savour Food Safety International, Inc.
Two food safety and management systems consulting and training powerhouses are teaming up to take you to the next level. The professional partnership between D.L. Newslow & Associates and Savour Food Safety International brings an exciting and dynamic new angle to the industry, with a fresh face of service to manufacturing companies across the U.S. and beyond. - April 11, 2018 - D.L. Newslow & Associates, Inc.
WxOps Inc. Receives Another Patent Notice of Allowance: Key Air-to-Air Technology Wins Protection
WxOps Inc. announced the U.S. Patent Office issued a “notice of allowance” for its recent “Common Operating Environment with Craft to Craft Communication.” - April 11, 2018 - WxOps
Monster Size Garage Condominiums Invading Palm Springs This Summer
Garage condominiums, or storage condominiums as some would call them, are finding their way into the hearts and wallets of owners of RV’s, boats, and excessive car or off road vehicle collections. Forgotten is the gap between self storage closets and a full blown warehouse, as that gap is being filled by Garage Condominiums. Units range from 650 square feet up to 5400 sq ft. Much larger than self storage, but much smaller than a warehouse. - April 10, 2018 - monSTORE Garages
Accipiter Radar Selected for Award Winning Vancouver International Airport
Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc. has been awarded the contract to supply and deliver their state-of-the-art, patented 3D Total Coverage® avian radar system to one of Canada’s busiest airports, the award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR). YVR has been named by Skytrax as Best... - April 10, 2018 - Accipiter Radar
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Ship Containerised 200kW Fuel Cell System to South Korea, for Deployment at Ulsan Technopark
UTP in South Korea is now implementing the first phase of their foray into hydrogen power from waste hydrogen streams, improving energy independence and capturing great environmental benefits. - April 05, 2018 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
Trailers123.com Launches New Secure Website
Trailers123.com releases its new, secure website offering the easiest way to shop online for an enclosed cargo trailer. The Trailers123.com website offers single axle trailers, tandem axle trailers, auto carrier trailers, gooseneck trailers and concession trailers with factory direct... - April 02, 2018 - Trailers 123
Metropolitan Shuttle® Provides Transportation for Our Veterans to 20,000 Doctor’s Visits in 2017
Since 2008, Metro Travel Services, Inc. (dba Metropolitan Shuttle®) has provided transportation services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2017 alone, Metropolitan Shuttle transported veterans to more than 20,000 doctors’ appointments at VA medical facilities around the country and since 2012, Metropolitan Shuttle has transported our veterans to more than 121,500 doctors’ appointments. - March 26, 2018 - Metropolitan Shuttle
Growing Shared Workspace Provider Premier Business Centers Expands Footprint in Long Beach
Irvine, California based Premier Business Centers® is one of the largest privately owned flexible workspace operators in the U.S. with 90 shared workspace locations. Premier is excited to add Park Tower at 5150 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804 to its portfolio. - March 21, 2018 - SocializeLA.com
Ike Sherlock Named President of The Grimes Companies
After 46 years in logistics, Neil Porter, President, will be retiring at the end of March 2018. - March 21, 2018 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Vintage Wedding Cars Dublin Launch New Wedding Car Service
AKP Chauffeur Drive Chauffeurs is a reputed company known for offering some of the exceptional wedding cars. Being a part of this industry since 2005 has helped them to apprehend the needs and requirements of the couples. They comprehend the wedding ceremony is actually a big job and the expert of... - March 14, 2018 - AKP Chauffeur Drive
Southwest Airlines Gives Concert Goers a Ticket to Fly; #WannaGetAway Giveaway Nights Return to Friday Night Sound Waves
As the official airline of Friday Night Sound Waves, Southwest® will present nine performances during the 2018 season, beginning April 6, and concluding with the final show of the season, November 2. Once again, guests attending will be able to enjoy the airline’s signature snacks and kick back in their beachside lounge. One very popular reward for attendees also makes a comeback, with the opportunity to enter for a chance to win round trip travel in the #WannaGetaway Giveaway Sweepstakes. - March 13, 2018 - Arianne Glassman
Southern Utah University's Aviation Program Working to Change FAA Curriculum
Southern Utah University's Aviation Program is working to change outdated Federal Aviation Administration mandated curriculum. A policy change would result in better trained technicians that would be job ready upon completion of the program. - March 13, 2018 - Southern Utah University
New Airport Shuttle Service for All 5 Major Airports in SC
Residents of Columbia SC now have a low cost ride to all airports. - March 10, 2018 - SC Shuttle Services LLC
Gogreen Holdings Pte Ltd (Segway Singapore) Announces Corporate Fleet Solution for Last Mile Fulfiment with a Wide Range of Segway e-Mobility
Segway Singapore Introduces Personal Mobility Devices Fleet Leasing to Enhance Business Efficiency and Profitability. - March 08, 2018 - Gogreen Holdings Pte Ltd
NJ-Based Meal Prep Company Eat Clean Bro Pays for the $1,600 Uber Ride
Kenny Bachman, the 21 year old with the $1,600+ Uber bill from West Virginia to New Jersey just got hi saving grace: NJ-based meal prep company, Eat Clean Bro has offered to pay for his ride. Prior to Eat Clean Bro offering to cover the Uber fare, old Bachman started a GoFundMe page to help him pay for his ride. Now, in collaboration with Eat Clean Bro, Bachman will be giving all GoFundMe donations to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) an organization dedicated to creating safe roads. - March 06, 2018 - Eat Clean Bro
Victor R. Stringer, JD Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Victor R. Stringer, JD of Signal Hill, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 40 years in the field of freight. About Victor R. Stringer, JD Victor Stringer,... - March 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Georgetown Home Care Announces Partnership with Uber
Leverages HIPAA compliant tool created for healthcare that helps patients and home care workers. - March 01, 2018 - Georgetown Home Care
PINC CEO Nominated 2018 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Leading B2B Publication includes Matt Yearling to its Annual List of the Supply Chain’s Top Professionals. - February 28, 2018 - PINC
Parking Management Services of America Transitions Towards Ticketless Valet Parking
It's out with the old and in with the new. After successfully pilot testing ticketless valet parking operations throughout multiple venues, Parking Management Services of America (PMSA) plans to roll out the digital platform to all of its clients in Los Angeles and Orange County. - February 28, 2018 - Parking Management Services of America
Avantiway Reports on 5 Key Infrastructure Projects Under Development in Miami
Avantiway informs how Miami is Changing and making Miami ready for it growth. - February 22, 2018 - Avanti Way Realty
UPS Freight Wins American Group's 2017 National Carrier of the Year award
American Group, a 3rd party logistics solutions provider based in Chandler, AZ has awarded their 2017 National Carrier of the Year award to UPS Freight. The award is based on a variety of performance metrics, including On Time Service, Claims Ratio, Invoicing Accuracy, Customer Service, Ease of... - February 22, 2018 - New American Group d/b/a American Group, LLC
Computer Vision Technologies Enable BNSF Railway to Process Terabytes of Imagery Captured During Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations
Bihrle Applied Research Inc. and BNSF Railway successfully demonstrate automated detection, classification and reporting of infrastructure conditions found during long range UAS railway inspections. - February 22, 2018 - Bihrle Applied Research, Inc.
Lifetime Moving & Storage Gives Back to the Community
Lifetime Moving & Storage, a Phoenix-based full service moving company is participating in the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for the 3rd year now. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. - February 20, 2018 - Lifetime Moving & Storage, LLC
DR-HO'S Selects Kloudville Commerce 360 to Automate Its Supply Chain
Kloudville Inc., a leading provider of SaaS based business management solutions, today announced that DR-HO’S has implemented Kloudville’s Commerce 360 as a critical component of its day-to-day operations and e-commerce. DR-HO’S is now fully operational on the Kloudville SaaS... - February 19, 2018 - Kloudville Inc.
Discovery Benefits Commuter Product Expands to Include 14 More Lyft Line Locations
Participants Can Use Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Dollars in Additional Cities. - February 13, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Independent Quick-Installing Supplementary Positive Train Control System
AVANTE International Technology, Inc. has developed a patent pending system that can be implemented quickly and independent of the proposed PTC solution. AVANTE’s Positive Train Control System meets FRA requirements for PTC systems and is designed to provide a supplementary system that can be implemented in weeks or months with far less capital investment. - February 13, 2018 - AVANTE International Technology, Inc.
Supplementary Visibility Systems for Preventable Train Collisions
AVANTE International Technology has developed a series of patented and patent-pending systems which are cost effective in implementation and do not interfere with daily train/track operations, while providing additional rail safety. AVANTE’s Switch-Point Monitoring System engineered to... - February 09, 2018 - AVANTE International Technology, Inc.
GetTransfer.com Raises Series A from S7 Group
San Francisco, Feb. 2, 2018, GetTransfer Limited, an online marketplace for pre-booked long distance transfers in Europe and US, is pleased to announce that it has raised its Series A funding round from S7 Group, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance. Over the last 12 months,... - February 06, 2018 - GetTransfer.com
Empire Express
Downtowner, a transportation technology company, recently deployed their operations and technology to run the Empire Pass courtesy shuttle service in Park City, Utah. The on-demand ride service is provided to homeowners and guests of the Empire Pass community, which is located adjacent to Deer... - February 02, 2018 - Downtowner
New from FDB Panel Fittings – a Universal Key for Railway Applications
A new convenient and flexible universal key for the railway industry from FDB Panel Fittings, available with 4 different inserts so that engineers can open multiple applications with one key. - January 28, 2018 - FDB Panel Fittings
On-Demand, Driverless Shuttles: DemandTrans and EasyMile Partner to Bring Next Gen Capabilities to Agencies and Riders Nationwide
DemandTrans Solutions, a leading expert in Mobility-On-Demand technology, has partnered with EasyMile, a global leader in driverless technology, to provide efficient autonomous solutions to public agencies across North America as well as a customer-facing app that will enable point-to-point... - January 26, 2018 - EasyMile
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for $40 Million Raise for PetroMar Ships, Inc.
PetroMar Ships Inc. (PetroMar) announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $40 million to acquire and operate charter tankers for major oil companies. PetroMar Ships, Inc. has been established by PetroMar Corp., a leading ship-management services... - January 25, 2018 - Castle Placement
Tango Networks’ Groundbreaking Mobility Solution Reduces Distracted Driving
Responsible Driver System Ideal for U.S. and European Fleet, Transit, and Trucking Operators - January 25, 2018 - Tango Networks
Grimes Companies' Dixie Moody Named VP of TCJAX
Transportation Club of Jacksonville, a prominent network of transportation executives within the Northeastern Florida region, announced the appointment of Dixie Moody to First Vice President. - January 23, 2018 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The All-New Zero Emissions Blue Bird All American School Bus Heads to Northern California as A-Z Bus Sales Wraps Up Their Ride and Drive Event
After a week of touring in Southern California, the all-new zero emissions Blue Bird All American electric school bus heads to Northern California for its final Ride and Drive Event hosted by A-Z Bus Sales. - January 13, 2018 - A-Z Bus Sales
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been honored as a Top Executive for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Ms. - January 12, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Miles App Launched to Ensure Safe and Easy Delivery Service on Demand
In a bid to help people in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area move their goods and items easily and safely from one location to the other, the new features-packed Delivery Service on Demand Mobile App named "Miles App" was launched today. Developed and managed by the Texas-based Miles App LLC, the new mobile App is all set to provide easy and safe accessibility to users to hire a pickup/truck with driver with just a few clicks on your handheld device. - January 12, 2018 - Miles App, LLC
Precast Wall Panel System Used for Airport FAA ALS Generator Building
Using precast concrete custom-made wall panels and hollow core plank to construct an upgraded emergency generator runway light control building at Buffalo’s Airport. - January 12, 2018 - Oldcastle Precast, Inc
LDM is 1 Year Old
LongDistanceMoving.com is an online platform that helps people find reputable and reliable long distance moving companies. - January 11, 2018 - Long Distance Moving
Patti Royce-Moser Named Vice President of Operations at Educational Bus Transportation
Patti Royce-Moser, a longtime routing coordinator with Educational Bus Transportation, has been promoted to vice president of operations. A member of The Trans Group family of bus operations, Educational Bus is one of Long Island’s largest school transportation providers, serving districts... - January 11, 2018 - The Trans Group
Optima ECM Consulting Announces Partnership with Esker
The alliance is designed to accommodate Esker’s growth while enhancing solutions offered by Optima. - January 10, 2018 - Optima ECM Consulting