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Genbright's Solar Assets Shine During First Major Test of New England’s New Power Market Design
On Wednesday, regulators in Massachusetts approved a new solar incentive program known as the SMART program, which stands for Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target. The program was designed to bring an additional 1,600 megawatts of solar projects online in Massachusetts. A significant share of this new solar is likely to be co-located with energy storage projects. - September 27, 2018 - Genbright LLC
Baldwin County Jail Earns NIJO National Accreditation
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (AL) has successfully met national accreditation requirements through the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). The NIJO Accreditation process requires agencies pursuing accreditation to provide policies and documented proofs of compliance to... - September 27, 2018 - National Institute for Jail Operations
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Confirms Keynote Speaker and Panelists for the Upcoming Active Shooter Awareness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) confirms keynote speaker Randall C. Thysse, Special Agent in Charge (SAC), FBI Omaha Division, and adds Dutch Giesinger, Executive Director, Safeguard Iowa Partnership and Lt. Keith Romp, Polk County Sheriff’s Office to the panel. - September 24, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
NEOS, Ltd. Launches a Wildfire Risk and Mitigation Service in California
NEOS, Ltd. has launched FireWatch, a new aerial remote sensing service that detects high-risk residential fire zones in Southern California. - September 24, 2018 - NEOS, Ltd.
Eastern DataComm Hosting Three Seminars to Discuss School Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Eastern DataComm announced they are hosting three seminars in October to discuss solutions to one of the most important topics facing school districts, law enforcement and municipalities today – safety. How quickly and effectively a school can notify everyone of a lockdown or active shooter... - September 17, 2018 - Eastern DataComm
MedPAC Comment Letter Calls for Competitive Bidding Program Reform
CQRC applauds MedPAC for recognizing the need to reform the flawed bidding process for home respiratory therapy and services, which threatens patients’ access to lifesaving oxygen. - September 13, 2018 - CQRC
BOLDplanning Announces Emergency Management Webinar Featuring Oregon’s First State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman
BOLDplanning Inc., the market frontrunner in emergency management consulting and online preparedness planning solutions, announced today its hosting of a free Emergency Management Thought Leader webinar featuring Oregon’s first State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman. In this one-hour... - September 12, 2018 - BOLDplanning
SkySparc Appoints New CEO to Deliver Growth and Service Excellence
SkySparc, an independent solutions provider, has appointed a new chief executive officer, ex-TradeTech Consulting/Virtusa* CEO Joakim Wiener, who will take responsibility for driving growth and customer service excellence. - September 11, 2018 - SkySparc
Rhino Defense, Inc. Selects G2 Security as Its Exclusive US Distributor
Rhino Defense, Inc. has selected G2 Security, LLC as the exclusive US distributor of its wireless controlled access solutions to the corrections industry. Rhino’s portfolio meets the difficult requirements of cell phone access management and offers institutions a best-in-class technology at... - September 09, 2018 - Rhino Defense, Inc.
Indiana Disability Task Force Aims to Improve the Military Waiver for Hoosier Veterans and Service Members
On Aug. 22, Jonathan Burlison, CEO of Bridges US, presented a white paper to the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Task Force on the topic of Military Waiver Slots. The task force seeks to create recommendations to ensure freedom, choices and quality of life for individuals with... - September 04, 2018 - Bridges US
SCPC Praises House Energy and Commerce Leaders’ Ongoing Query of PBM Drug Pricing Role
National LTC Pharmacy Group Thanks Reps. Greg Walden, Michael Burgess and Greg Harper for Issuing New Letters to Nation’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). - September 04, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Catastrophic Wildfire and Toxic Smoke Evolved From Ecological Imbalance: Are DOI Secretary Zinke / USDA Secretary Purdue Ignoring Cost-Effective Wildfire Solution?
A significant drop in native species large-bodied herbivores in American forest and wildland landscapes is a proven factor in the evolution of catastrophic wildfire and toxic smoke. - August 30, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Jail Achieves National Accreditation in Arizona
Pima County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has successfully met Accreditation requirements through the National Institute for Jail Operations. - August 24, 2018 - National Institute for Jail Operations
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Set to Host Town Hall Meeting on Pandemic Flu Prevention During National Preparedness Month
The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues the Aware campaign, hosting a town hall meeting in Atlanta, GA on Pandemic Flu awareness and prevention with keynote speaker Dr. Lisa M. Koonin, Deputy Director, Influenza Coordination Unit (ICU) in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), CDC. - August 23, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
2018 ERII Annual Counterespionage Conference Espionage Research Institute International (ERII)
The 2018 ERII Annual Counterespionage Conference Will Convene TSCM, Counterintelligence and Counterespionage Professionals to Discuss Key Issues, View Equipment Demonstrations and Network with Colleagues on September 20-22, 2018 in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. - August 22, 2018 - Espionage Research Institute International
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Host Next Active Shooter Preparedness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, IA
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues to host town hall meetings in congressional districts around the country with focus on raising awareness of active shooter threats and how to survive them. - August 14, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Can Catastrophic Wildfire and Toxic Smoke be Controlled by Logging as Posited by Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke?
How can Secretary Ryan Zinke's logging solution address the root problem of depleted megafauna (deer) in the western United States that results in the prodigious grass and brush that kindle and fuel the majority of catastrophic wildfires devastating California and is leading to hundreds of billions in annual losses due to these wildfires. - August 13, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
Media Moon President Patricio Aguilar Appointed to Sustainability Commission by Village of Hoffman Estates Mayor William McLeod and Board of Trustees
President of Hoffman Estates / Woodridge technology appointed Commissioner by Hoffman Estates Village Officials. - August 13, 2018 - Media Moon, LLC.
Announcement of Candidacy for Mayor of Chicago--Janice M. Hypolite, Accountant
This will announce the candidacy of Janice M. Hypolite for mayor of Chicago. - August 12, 2018 - JMH, Inc.
Coastal Drug Testing Opens Cape Canaveral Office
Coastal Drug Testing is pleased to announce that it has opened a drug and alcohol testing center in Cape Canaveral, FL located at 102 Columbia Drive, Suite 106 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 for employers and individuals needing a drug or alcohol test. Testing hours are 7:30am to 7:00pm Monday through... - August 06, 2018 - Coastal Drug Testing
Datum Government Solutions Announces Contract Award Supporting the 78th Air Base Wing at Warner Robins Air Force Base for Technology Managed Services
Datum Government Solutions will now be supporting the 78th Air Base Wings technology managed services under a new task order and provide them with proactive and premier technological support enabling the center to enhance their warfighter capabilities. - August 02, 2018 - Datum Government Solutions
The International Public Safety Association Announces Open Registration for Its Fall 2018 Mass Casualty Incidents Symposium in Washington D.C.
The International Public Safety Association opened registration for its Fall 2018 Mass Casualty Incidents Symposium in Washington D.C. This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety officials, from senior level executives to the first responders who arrive on-scene. - July 27, 2018 - International Public Safety Association
Nasrin Sheykhi: "Alien of Extraordinary Ability - The EB-1A Tour:" Iranian Caricaturist Will Debut Latest Artworks in Premier US Exhibition in New York
The Artist's Reception will be held Tuesday, July 24th at NoMo SoHo in lower Manhattan at 9 Crosby Street, from 6:30pm-9:30pm and NoMo SoHo will host a follow-on event on Saturday evening, July 28, 2018. - July 24, 2018 - Stevens Art Management
Daniel S. Konieczny Promoted to CEO, Direct Technology
One of Sacramento’s Fastest Growing Companies Gets a New Chief as Former CEO Rick Nelson Moves to Board of TA Group. - July 23, 2018 - TA Group
Alignment Simple Solutions Awarded Outstanding Achievement in Innovative Manufacturing 2018 EDPA Innovation Awards
In a true David verses Goliath moment, Alignment Simple Solutions, manufacturer of the QuickTrick portable wheel alignment and accessory product lines, was named the recipient of Outstanding Achievement in Innovative Manufacturing for the 2018 EDPA Innovation Awards over fellow finalist Airbus Americas, Inc. - July 17, 2018 - QuickTrick - Alignment Simple Solutions
Citizens Face Down Developer & City to Delay Wrecking Ball of National Historic Register Eligible Pink House and Secret Garden
Two-red-heads, a few blondes and a white-haired schoolmarm foil developer's plan to raze National Register of Historic Places eligible Pink House and Secret Gardens, created by nationally-renown artists Eleanor and Georges Bridges. - July 17, 2018 - Homewood, AL, Historical Preservation Society
ProcurePort Announces the Release of Spend Trend, an Enhancement to Its Spend Analysis Software Allowing Companies to Track Increase/Decrease in Spend Across Categories.
ProcurePort, leader in the enterprise SAAS software category for Online Procurement provides a combination of Cloud hosted sourcing software such as RFP Software, RFQ Software, Online Auction Software, Contract Management Software, Procure-to-Pay Software and Spend Analysis Software. An enhancement to the Spend Analysis Software with Spend Trend allows ProcurePort Clients to track increase and decrease in spend across suppliers, spend categories over monthly, quarterly, annual periods. - July 16, 2018 - ProcurePort
Angela M. Bell Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Angela M. Bell of Chicago, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About Angela M. Bell Angela Bell is a Clerk at the Circuit Court which is... - July 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Datum Software™ Announces Re-Brand and New Website Launch for Datum Government Solutions™
Datum Software, a global leader in enterprise architecture, SOA, Application Optimizations, along with Project and Program management, announces today it’s re-brand and new website launch of the Government Solutions branch. This shift in Datum’s strategic initiative comes from a need... - July 10, 2018 - Datum Government Solutions
Northeast Sammamish Sewer & Water District: First Utility in Northwest to Install & Implement Earthquake Early Warning Technology Will Demonstrate System
Northeast Sammamish Sewer & Water District Demonstration of Shake Alert Earthquake Early Warning Technology - July 08, 2018 - Northeast Sammamish Sewer & Water District
Global4PL Receives the Exporter of the Year Award from American Express and the President’s “E” Award
First Company to Have Been Awarded Both Distinguished International Honors - July 05, 2018 - Global4PL
Florida Green Building Coalition Announces Expanding List of "Florida Green" Local Governments
The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, announced during the Florida Association of Counties annual conference in Orlando, that 10 counties have become "Florida Green" certified. Manatee County was Florida’s first... - July 01, 2018 - Florida Green Building Coalition
Media Moon President Patricio Aguilar Appointed as Hoffman Estates Park District Community Representative
President of Hoffman Estates / Woodridge technology company has been appointed as a community representative. - July 01, 2018 - Media Moon, LLC.
Grand Opening for the Four Bears Johnny Bird Veteran's Memorial Building
A grand opening ceremony for the newly constructed Four Bears Johnny Bird Veteran's Memorial Building will be held at 5 pm on Monday, July 2nd, 2018 at 2000 Chief Four Bears Ave., in New Town, ND. - June 29, 2018 - Four Bears Segment / MHA Nation
Government Contractors Association Installs a New President
The Government Contractors Association (GCA) is pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2018, Myra Cisse will take over as President of the organization’s Georgia operations. Myra Cisse has served the organization as a certification SME and the VP of Service Delivery since 2015. “It is... - June 29, 2018 - Government Contractors Association
Annie Serventi Krznarich Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Annie Serventi Krznarich of Goodyear, Arizona has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of government and with the Tohono O’odham Nation Tribe and... - June 27, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
New York Judge Green Lights Opioid Cost Recovery Litigation
In yet another landmark victory for the Napoli Shkolnik team, Judge Jerry Garguilo brushed aside a procedural motion and allowed the fight for fair compensation to go on. Paul J. Napoli is Co-Lead Counsel in the New York Opioid Cost Recovery Litigation. “The result itself was not too... - June 26, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Florida Association of Counties Learn About Indoor Air Quality
Building health and efficiency on display at the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Annual Conference & Education Exposition - June 24, 2018 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
Northern Ireland Takes Electoral Registration Online with Idox Elections
Northern Ireland citizens can now register to vote online thanks to the launch of a bespoke electoral system, specially designed by Idox Elections for the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland. - June 23, 2018 - IDOX
Friendship Public Charter School Acts in the Best Interest of Children and Families, Withdraws Request to Open Little Rock School a Year Early
“Difficult” decision is deliberately-intentioned; allows time for the nationally- applauded school to execute its proven plan for a world-class education for Little Rock’s children; also allows time for thoughtful responses to all questions - June 22, 2018 - Friendship Public Charter School
Woodfork Genealogy, LLC is Researching the History of the District of Columbia Fire Department
Woodfork Genealogy, LLC is Researching the History of the District of Columbia Fire Department in the 1950s and 1960s. - June 22, 2018 - Woodfork Genealogy LLC
The Alliance for Innovation and Public Health National Center for Innovations Release “Public Health Innovation Playbook"
Playbook’s Customizable Training and Tools Can be Used to Support Health Departments’ Innovation Projects. - June 14, 2018 - Alliance for Innovation
NC Realtor® Recognized Nationally for Protecting, Investing in Real Estate Industry
Local Realtor recognized for RPAC investment. - June 07, 2018 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
RockCyber, LLC Launch Announcement
A Cybersecurity Vision for Tomorrow RockCyber, LLC, a new cybersecurity and information technology company, is launching this month. RockCyber allows businesses to leverage a highly experienced cybersecurity executive to reduce organizational risk to revenue without breaking the bank and while... - June 06, 2018 - RockCyber, LLC.
Breaking: Lava Covers Coral Reef in Hawai’i as Local Filmmakers Try to Preserve Reefs Worldwide Through Their Short Film "Reefs at Risk"
Hawaii filmmakers will launch short film Reefs at Risk and reef safe sunscreen guide online for World Oceans Day on June 8th to educate the public about the effects of some sunscreen chemicals on coral reefs. Governor Ige will sign legislation to ban the sale of sunscreens with oxybenzone/octinoxate in Hawaii by Jan. 2021. In sad news, the filmmakers experience great loss today as lava covers their favorite coral reef in Hawaii. Some of their favorite shots were filmed at the Wai Opae tidepools. - June 06, 2018 - Fagan Films
Howard County District 1 Candidate Liz Walsh Proposes Legislative Plan of Action in Response to Repeat Flooding
Liz Walsh, civil engineer, construction lawyer, old Ellicott City resident, and Democratic candidate for Howard County Council, District 1, has published a Legislative Plan of Action Specific to Flood Mitigation in response to the recent repeat of devastating flooding in eastern Howard County, old Ellicott City particularly. - June 01, 2018 - Liz Walsh for District 1 Howard County
Fire Cam, Leading Supplier of Firefighting Camera Equipment, Has Acquired Blackjack, Provider of Light and Camera Mounts for Helmets
Veteran firefighters join forces to provide new products for emergency services departments. - May 30, 2018 - Fire Cam
Skatepark Non-Profit in Pequannock Sets Goal of $100,000 for Phase One of a Concrete Skatepark
Pequannock Skatepark Association, a non-profit 501C3, launched a fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 for a phase one of a concrete skatepark Designed by Pillar Design Studios. On February 27th, Pillar Design Studios presented the design for a concrete skatepark in Pequannock, NJ. Pillar Design... - May 26, 2018 - Pequannock Skatepark Association
Society Failing Foster Youth Despite Uptick in College Programs, Report by Watchdog Non-Profit First Star Institute
First nationwide study of over 600 public 4-year colleges finds inadequate services, aid. - May 24, 2018 - First Star Institute
Former Republican Governor Endorses Third-Party Candidate for Governor of Arizona
Former Republican Governor Bill Weld Endorses Candidate Kevin McCormick for Governor of Arizona. - May 24, 2018 - Kevin McCormick for Governor