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Cross-Cultural Training Program Badges2Bridges to Provide Training on Race, Racism & Anti-Black Racism to Police Officers
New cross-cultural training program for law enforcement to provide training on race and racism to police officers - June 05, 2020 - Mosaic Cross-Cultural Solutions
STOMP Out Bullying Challenges the Public to #TakeAKnee Everyday at 1:00 PM (EST)
The leading nonprofit is dedicated to reducing and preventing discrimination, racism and hatred - Today, STOMP Out Bullying announces the #takeaknee campaign which will take place daily at 1:00 pm (EST). The leading nonprofit has always been dedicated to reducing and preventing discrimination, racism and hatred. Now, more than ever, the public must work to “End The Hate and Change The Culture.” - June 03, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
COVID-19 Survivor Warns Others with a Video; Metro-Detroiter Wants to Spread Story Nationally to Flatten the Curve
Victor Cunningham created a video “Do Not Underestimate COVID-19” to discuss his story with the world after being hospitalized. His experience has been from hallucination to the fear of being ostracized by family and friends by testing positive. The video was produced within one week with the help of Sylvester Foster, owner of Seal Productions. - May 28, 2020 - Seal Productions
GeoComm Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Empowering Customers to Create Powerful 9-1-1 and NG9-1-1 System Public Safety Grade GIS Data
This year GeoComm, an industry leader in public safety location-based solutions, is excited to reach an important company milestone by celebrating their twenty-five year anniversary of empowering their customers to create public safety grade GIS data to be used in their 9-1-1 and NG9-1-1... - May 23, 2020 - GeoComm
Harris County Public Library Will Resume Curbside Pick-Up May 26th, 2020
Harris County Public Library (HCPL) has announced it will resume no-contact, curbside pick-up service starting Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 - May 21, 2020 - Harris County Public Library
Infographic by the Canadian Association for Safe Supply Educates BC About Drug Safety Concerns
Be informed and understand BC's prescription supply options. - May 20, 2020 - Canadian Association for Safe Supply
Bid4Assets to Host First-Ever Online Tax Sale for Nye County, Nevada Treasurer
Over 580 tax defaulted properties will be offered in May 31 online auction. - May 20, 2020 - Bid4Assets Inc.
Petroleum Supplier Hightowers Petroleum Co. Keeps Ohio Running During COVID-19 Pandemic
Since March 24, mandatory “stay at home” orders have been in effect for the state of Ohio – excluding essential businesses. Despite the thousands of businesses forced to close their doors, one company has stepped up to keep the state running – laying the foundation for... - May 20, 2020 - Stephen L. Hightower
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for San Rafael City Hall & Police Department - City of San Rafael Increases Renewables & Saves Thousands
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, recently completed the installation of a 246 kW DC solar electric system at the San Rafael City Hall and Police Department facilities in San Rafael, Marin County, CA. Increasing the sustainability of their operations and reducing their power costs, installing a solar photovoltaic system will save San Rafael thousands in utility fees every year. - May 19, 2020 - SolarCraft
America’s Job Center is moving to Oldtown Salinas
America’s Job Center, also known as the One Stop Career Center, is moving to Oldtown Salinas. AJCC will be relocating to 344 Salinas Street in Salinas on Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. - May 16, 2020 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Meadows Bank Reports Total Equity Capital Growth of 18%
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced its financial information as of March 31, 2020. - May 14, 2020 - Meadows Bank
American Police Officers Alliance Honors Fallen Officers During Virtual Candlelight Vigil
American Police Officers Alliance, a national political organization that works to defend strong police leadership in the political process, was proud to attend the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund’s annual Candlelight Vigil last night. American Police Officers Alliance had planned to... - May 14, 2020 - American Police Officers Alliance
Digital Forensics Company Launches New Ready-to-Install, Completely Private Investigations Platform for Law Enforcement
Designed for large organizations, Social Links intelligence suite combines the ability to discover, map, search, find and monitor the social and dark web. - May 13, 2020 - Social Links
Texas RRC Approves 10-Year Oil Tax Credit for Use of Green EOR Technology
Leases can receive a 50% Severance tax break and production increase worth millions through use of AssurEOR biosurfactant treatments - May 13, 2020 - Locus Bio-Energy Solutions
Agile Rising Awarded NASA-OCIO Contract for Agile Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support
Agile Rising, LLC, awarded an advisory and assistance services contract to provide subject matter expertise in Agile transformation and consulting services for the Office of the CIO for NASA (OCIO), Applications Division. - May 11, 2020 - Agile Rising, LLC.
New Jersey Recreational Fisherman Requests Extension of Fishing Season
Today PlugBait Inc., a Chatham New Jersey company that provides bait and tackle for commercial and recreational fisherman in NJ and beyond launched a Change.org petition directed to the Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey to help convince the NJ Department of Game and Fishing to extend the Fishing... - May 11, 2020 - PlugBait Inc.
Law Firm Gives $500 Daily to Local Essential Workers
To recognize and show appreciation for the effort of essential workers to keep Arizona running and healthy, local law firm Phillips Law Group will reward one Arizona essential worker with $500 every day from May 10 through June 9. - May 10, 2020 - Phillips Law Group
Monterey County, California Selects GeoComm for GIS Maintenance Project
GeoComm is excited to announce they have been selected by Monterey County, California for a three year GIS maintenance project. This project will help ensure Monterey County has high quality Public Safety Grade GIS data needed for their Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and support for the new... - May 10, 2020 - GeoComm
The Cassata Family Donates 1000 N95 Facemasks, 100 Meals and $15,000 to Huntington Hospital
On Tuesday May 5, 2020 Rosario S. Cassata, President and Trustee of The Cassata Foundation along with his wife Carolyn, made a donation to Huntington Hospital of 1000 N95 face masks to the medical personnel, provided 100 meals from NY Panini to the employees and staff, and made a monetary donation... - May 07, 2020 - The Cassata Foundation
Nordic Temperature Control Aims to Boost Funds for Local Food Bank in the Skagit Valley During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nordic Temperature Control, a leading HVAC company in the Puget Sound region, recently announced its plan to help boost funds for a local food bank in the Skagit Valley. Nordic plans to donate 50% of their Commercial and Residential HVAC maintenance and tune-up services through May 30. “With... - May 02, 2020 - Nordic Temperature Control
GeoComm Selected by Lake County Florida for GIS Assessment and Improvement Project
GeoComm is excited to announce being selected by Lake County, Florida for a GIS project aimed at preparing their GIS data for the mission critical role it will play in future NG9-1-1 systems. The project will utilize GeoComm’s proven assess, improve, maintain approach for achieving public... - May 01, 2020 - GeoComm
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is Moving to Oldtown Salinas
The Monterey County Workforce Development Board is moving on May 7th and 8th, 2020. The MCWDB will be relocating its main office to 344 Salinas Street in Oldtown Salinas. “We’ve been planning this move for over a year now,” said Executive Director, Christopher Donnelly. - May 01, 2020 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Everblock Flooring Joins South Carolina National Guard to Use Portable Industrial Flooring Tiles for Remote Tent Access for COVID-19 Relief
EverBlock Flooring’s EverBase 3 industrial flooring modules were used by the South Carolina National Guard to rapidly install over 32,000 sq/ft of flooring in tented structures set up outside of hospitals across the region. - May 01, 2020 - EverBlock Systems, a Division of Versare Solutions
In Response to COVID-19 Ocean State Shields Launches in RI
Rhode Island startup Ocean State Shields is launching a curated portfolio of non-toxic antimicrobial barriers and products in response to COVID-19. In collaboration with CT based SD Labs, this affordable and durable line of innovations is a new way to help in the re-opening of Rhode Island's economy. - April 29, 2020 - Ocean State Shields
Photo Essay: Aircraft Towing Systems’ Purchase of Abandoned Boeing 727 Reveals Aviation History
When Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC recently purchased an abandoned Boeing 727 left at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark in 2007, little did ATS CEO/Vice President Vince Howie know the former Kitty Hawk Air Cargo jet would act like a time capsule from 2007. Editors Note: This photo essay features more than 12 photos and cutlines to be downloaded at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9htgbn7odwx93i2/AACDGVaB8EOVx4FfgqyUje9da?dl=0 - April 28, 2020 - Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide LLC
Alternate E Source Announces the Release of New SmartXcan
Alternate E Source, provider of Kentix IoT smart sensor technologies, announces The release of SmartXcan - state of the art fever detection system designed for accuracy, ease of use, and fast analysis. - April 22, 2020 - Alternate E Source
A.E.R. Consulting Services, LLC Named a 2020 Forbes Small Giants Finalist
For the first time in Company History, Administrative/Process Management Company A.E.R. Consulting Services, LLC has been named a Forbes Small Giants finalist. - April 20, 2020 - A.E.R. Consulting Services, LLC
Making a Face Mask? Beware of Bad Advice: BILT App Provides 3D Instructions Per CDC
There is a flood of bad instructions for DIY mask making online. The posted CDC recommendations aren't intuitive, but BILT has animated them in 3D and is providing them free via the BILT app. Far better than trying to make sense of a YouTube video, BILT helps beginners make a mask that can be used more than once. - April 17, 2020 - BILT Incorporated
MAi Research Finds Many Are Worried and Anxious But Hopeful as We Move Into a COVID-19 Easter Weekend
Consumers’ Emotional Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic - April 11, 2020 - MAi Research
Kelly Ford & INFINITI of Melbourne Offers Support for Active Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Military Personnel
As a way of supporting our local heroes, the Kelly Automotive Group, including Kelly Ford and INFINITI of Melbourne is announcing a discount off automotive service, for anyone actively employed as a healthcare worker, first responder or member of the military. - April 06, 2020 - Kelly Automotive Group
Kidney Community Applauds the Administration’s Recently Announced Regulatory Relief for Kidney Care Providers and Patients
Recommendations from Kidney Care Partners Adopted and Approved by Administration - April 03, 2020 - Kidney Care Partners
Enforsys Enhances Its CAD/RMS Features to Support First Responders During Crisis
Enforsys announces new tools to allow Police Agencies to track and manage COVID-19 cases among other new tools. - April 03, 2020 - Enforsys
Dawn F. Jackson Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dawn F. Jackson of Apopka, Florida has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of fire dispatch and publishing. These important people exemplify tenacity. They realize that in... - March 31, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
ZyDoc Offering Free COVID-19 Clinical Documentation Services
ZyDoc, a leading medical documentation company, is offering help for all clinicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing its services for related problems at no cost. During this unprecedented crisis, ZyDoc’s data collection service will allow physicians to focus on the task at hand by enabling them to work more efficiently and free them from the burden of tedious documentation. It can be implemented immediately nationwide so we can benefit from our collective wisdom. - March 28, 2020 - ZyDoc
Harris County Public Library Closes Branches in Accordance with Stay Home, Work Safe
In accordance with Harris County’s Stay Home, Work Safe order, Harris County Public Library (HCPL) will close all branches and suspend all at-library services effective at 11:59 PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 and running through Friday, April 3, 2020. - March 27, 2020 - Harris County Public Library
Harris County Public Library Temporary Building Closure
Harris County Public Library (HCPL) transitions to online services to stop the spread of COVID-19. - March 21, 2020 - Harris County Public Library
The Best Political Website 2020 Will be Named by Web Marketing Association in 24th Annual WebAward Competition
This presidential election year, the Web Marketing Association is looking for the best political websites of 2020 as part of their 24th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.WebAward.org. The deadline for political web sites to enter is May 29, 2020. - March 18, 2020 - Web Marketing Association
Home Health Sector Urges Flexible Use of Home Health Clinical Expertise and Regulatory Relief to Address COVID-19 Crisis
Home health leaders release guidance regarding needed waivers and regulatory relief to ensure home health’s nimble and flexible response. - March 17, 2020 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Pelton Graham LLC Calls on Governments to Act to Protect Working Class Americans Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
Pelton Graham LLC calls on federal, state and local governments to take significant action to protect the rights of all Americans adversely impacted by the spread of COVID-19. If significant steps are not taken immediately to support the millions of Americans impacted by the pandemic, our county risks a social and economic devastation of the type not seen since The Great Depression. - March 16, 2020 - Pelton Graham LLC
The Voice of Reform and Wrongful Incarceration, Curtis Ray Davis, II Speaks Volumes in New Book, "Slave State: Evidence of Apartheid in America"
Curtis Ray Davis speaks at various institutions on the topic of wrongful incarceration with his book "Slave State - Evidence of Apartheid in America" giving examples and mentions of overwhelming amounts of incarcerations, in particular, in the state of Louisiana as evidence that Louisiana is undeniably a slave state. Curtis Ray Davis demonstrated that these incarceration statistics from Louisiana are firsthand evidence that there is indeed Apartheid in America. - March 16, 2020 - Mindfield Publishing
Weinstock Continues Campaigning Despite Coronavirus Challenges
Weinstock campaigns hard in Queens and Long Island - despite the dangers of Coronavirus. - March 13, 2020 - Law Offices of Michael Weinstock LLC
Stealth-ISS Group® Inc. Awarded SLED Opportunity for Security Assessment
Cybersecurity company announces first SLED win for a complete information security assessment. - March 13, 2020 - Stealth - ISS Group Inc.
Hempton Farms to Host Free Hemp Town Hall in Chatham, Virginia
Speakers and industry experts align to help farmers considering hemp as a crop. - March 05, 2020 - Hempton Farms
Michele Briscoe Honored with the Distinction Award for the First Quarter of 2020 by P.O.W.E.R.
Michele Briscoe of Brooklyn, New York has been honored with the Distinction Award for the first quarter of 2020 and will be featured in the spring issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and... - March 04, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
FreeEliza: A Father's Rights Organization - Kansas Supreme Court Grants Petition for Review of Father's Case
In a case of contested adoption, a Kansas man's legal battle for the right to parent his daughter will go before the Kansas Supreme Court. - March 03, 2020 - FreeEliza Father's Rights Organization
More Research Funding for Adult Autism and Pressing Housing Issues Pushed by 87 Organizations Led by Autism Housing Network and First Place Global Leadership Institute
With the exponential increase in the population of children with autism transitioning to adulthood annually and following the investment of billions of dollars in research, early diagnosis, interventions and education, a road map to understanding how best to impact life course outcomes is needed... - March 03, 2020 - Autism Housing Network
GeoComm Providing Critical GIS Element in the State of California’s NG9-1-1 System Transformation Project Through Partnership with Atos Public Safety LLC
GeoComm today announced its partnership with Atos Public Safety LLC and their contract as Prime Network Service Provider (PNSP) with the State of California to transform the state’s 9-1-1 system to a leading-edge broadband communication platform. GeoComm, in partnership with Atos, will serve... - February 29, 2020 - GeoComm
Charles I. Mitchell Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Charles I. Mitchell of Windsor Mill, Maryland has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of public safety and corrections. About Charles I. Mitchell Charles Mitchell has... - February 27, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
WasteTrakr Cannabis Clients Divert Nearly Three Tons of Waste to Recycling in 2019
Cannabis company focuses on helping clients meet sustainability and State recycle goals with a SaaS solution for compliance. - February 17, 2020 - WasteTrakr
Coolfire Completes Department of Homeland Security St. Louis Smart City Pilot and Delivers
Coolfire’s technology plays a central role in a successful St. Louis Smart City pilot. - February 13, 2020 - Coolfire