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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

Federal Benefits Information Center Managing Partner Speaks at United Postmasters and Managers Association State Convention

Research by the Federal government suggests a serious knowledge gap among Federal employees when it comes to understanding, measuring and maximizing their multiple benefit programs. To help close this gap, Dennis Edmonds, Managing Partner of the Federal Benefits Information Center... - May 22, 2018 - Federal Benefits Information Center

SkyePoint Decisions Designated Official V3-Certified Company

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. (SkyePoint Decisions), a leading provider of Cybersecurity and IT Engineering Solutions headquartered in Dulles, Virginia has been designated as an official V3-Certified Company by the Governor of Virginia. The Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program provides education,... - May 18, 2018 - SkyePoint Decisions, Inc.

2030 Consulting Lands Contract with Leading Grant Management Technology Firm; Sean C. Winslow Named Interim Chief Operating Officer for Zip International Limited

Sean C. Winslow is busy these days. The 2030 Consulting LLC CEO was recently named interim Chief Operating Officer for the European Union’s leading provider of grant management software – Zip International Limited. Zip International Limited revolutionized the Hungarian... - May 16, 2018 - 2030 Consulting, LLC.

SolarCraft, North Bay's Solar Leader, CEO Ted Walsh and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Discuss Energy, Economics & the Environment

The CEO of Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading provider of solar and clean energy solutions for homes and businesses, met with Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss challenges facing the state and North Bay region. The lunch, attended by local business and environmental leaders, was hosted by Donald Simon and Zach Wasserman of the law firm Wendell, Rosen, Black & Dean in Oakland, CA in support of Newsom’s campaign for governor. - May 10, 2018 - SolarCraft

International Public Safety Association Announces an Open Public Comment Period on Its Rescue Task Force Best Practices Guide

The International Public Safety Association is seeking public comments and recommendations on its Rescue Task Force Best Practices Guide Version I. All recommendations will be fully considered for adoption in Version II of this important publication that is influencing integrated public safety... - May 10, 2018 - International Public Safety Association

Release 2 Innovation Musubu.io Launches Industry First Threat-Intelligence-as-a-Service Offering

Release 2 Innovation, a recognized industry leader in network threat intelligence, today announced that Musubu is now General Availability (GA) and ready to protect enterprises large and small. Musubu is an API-based Threat-Intelligence-as-a-Service offering, the culmination of working with some of... - May 07, 2018 - Release 2 Innovation

Release 2 Innovation Named in CIO Applications Top 25 Cyber Security Companies of 2018 List

Release 2 Innovation, a recognized industry leader in network threat intelligence, today announced their recognition in the CIO Application’s 2018 list of the Top 25 Cyber Security Companies, identifying front runners in the cyber security industry. - May 05, 2018 - Release 2 Innovation

Fundraising Event This Weekend in Sleepy Hollow to Support Companions For Heroes

The Relief United Team, working with the Sleepy Hollow Board of Trustees has partnered with Companions for Heroes and Infield Media & Promotions to present a Fundraising Event called “Project Hero.” This event will directly benefit Companions For Heroes (C4H) and is being held this... - April 25, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.

Dr. Brandon Martin Appointed New President and CEO of Home Field 4 Champions/L.A.

Home Field 4 Champions has announced the appointment of Dr. Brandon Martin as their new President and CEO. He assumed responsibilities on April 23, 2018. - April 24, 2018 - Home Field 4 Champions

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

IndieGo Publishing Announces the Release of "Joy Bliss This: A Teacher’s Journey," by William Quigley

“Joy Bliss This: A Teacher’s Journey,” by William Quigley, published by IndieGo Publishing, is the story of the people and events that have impacted the author’s journey as a teacher. He shares his story with soul-baring honesty, his failures as well as his joys and successes. In doing so, he hopes to provide a better understanding of kids, teaching, and education at a time when communities are struggling to define what makes these great - kids, and the ways we nurture and educate them. - April 17, 2018 - INDIEGO Publishing

Life’s Lessons Music Album by David Sample Donates 90% of Post Tax Sales to Gun Reform Efforts Stemming from Parkland, FL Shooting; Benefiting Orange Ribbons for Jaime

Life’s Lessons inspires us and entertains us as it calls us to a higher purpose. - April 16, 2018 - David Sample

CrossFlow Sponsored and Participated at HACK@CEWIT at Stony Brook University

The CrossFlow presentation by Dr. Yingchao “YZ” Zhang, titled “Sniffing the Network with CrossFlow,” showed students advanced traffic analysis. CrossFlow Software Inc., a leading provider of network application and business transaction performance management software... - April 10, 2018 - CrossFlow Software

UNEDA Files Brief in Sales Tax Supreme Court Case

The United Network Equipment Dealer Association (UNEDA) Board unanimously votes to fund an Amicus Brief with The Owners' Rights Initiative to the US Supreme Court in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case set to have hearings April 17th 2018. - April 06, 2018 - UNEDA

Relief Team United Hosts Fundraiser for Companions for Heroes April 27th at Kingsland Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY

Infield Media & Promotions has partnered with Companions for Heroes and The Relief United Team to present and promote a Fundraising Event called “Project Hero.” This event will be held on April 27th, 2018 at the Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY. The event will be held from 5:30 to 10:00 PM. The Relief United Team has pledged 100% of the donations and profits will go directly to Companions For Heroes. - April 05, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.

Alexandria Realtor Goes "Green" to Address Neighborhood's Growing Interest in Healthy, Resource-Efficient Homes

Princess Realty Group’s Carol Dorsey, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®' [NAR's] Green Designation. - April 04, 2018 - Carol Dorsey

Dr. Sanjay Razdan Recognized as Best Urologist by Multiple Organizations in 2018

Dr. Sanjay Razdan, a Urologist from the International Robotic Prostatectomy Institute in Miami, Florida was just recognized as one of the Best Urologists in Florida in 2018 by Three Best Rated. Dr. Razdan has also been nominated for the prestigious Healthcare Heroes award by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. - April 03, 2018 - International Robotic Prostatectomy Institute

Nashville is Most Engaged City in the U.S.; Quantum Workplace Report Reveals Most Engaged Cities

Leveraging employee surveys from more than 8,700 organizations and half a million employees who participated in the Best Places to Work program, Quantum Workplace aggregated contest data from 44 cities to identify locations with the highest percentage of highly engaged employees. - March 26, 2018 - Quantum Workplace

CQRC: Home Respiratory Care Leaders Commend Inclusion of DME Provisions in Spending Bill

CQRC advocating for reforms to create true market-based competitive bidding program. - March 23, 2018 - CQRC

Scannx Announces Book ScanCenter 5.0 Software

BSC 5.0 Includes advanced security features, enhanced imaging editing tools, and integration with OCLC's next generation platform for resource sharing. - March 22, 2018 - Scannx, Inc.

XTIVIA, Inc. Acquires Pleasant Valley Business Solutions (PVBS)

XTIVIA, Inc. a leader in Enterprise Information Management today announced the acquisition of privately held PVBS, a Microsoft ERP and financial management solution provider based out of Reston Virginia. PVBS is recognized as the premier and leading Microsoft ERP partner for government contractors. - March 20, 2018 - XTIVIA, Inc.

Noah Jeffries Memorial Sporting Clays Event to Benefit Law Enforcement Scholarships – Building a Legacy of Hope in the Face of Tragedy

Noah’s Army Foundation’s inaugural memorial event to benefit law enforcement scholarships for Polk County, Florida. In the face of the tragic death of future hopeful Sheriff’s Deputy, Noah Jeffries, his family established the Noah’s Army Foundation to inspire and build a stronger future for others and the community. Saturday, March 24th at Tenoroc Range in Lakeland, FL, from 8am to 1pm, stand with us to continue his legacy of helping others. - March 20, 2018 - Noah's Army Foundation, Inc

MetroQuest Bestowed 2018 Top Technology Company Award

Rocket Builders chose MetroQuest among 450 contenders as a top technology company best positioned for exceptional growth in 2018. - March 16, 2018 - MetroQuest

OfficeSpace.com and Community Systems Partnership Brings Commercial Property Data to EDOs, Expands CRE Data Visibility Nationwide

OfficeSpace.com, a national commercial real estate (CRE) listing service that connects tenants and brokers, announced that it will be the exclusive property data provider for Community Systems, a leading technology company dedicated to the economic development industry. Commercial real estate... - March 14, 2018 - OfficeSpace.com

Caerphilly Secures £100k in Community Funding via GRANTfinder

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced that it secured £100k in 2017 alone thanks to its investment in GRANTfinder. The money has enabled the Council to deliver significant health and social care benefits to the local community, with the GRANTfinder solution playing an integral role... - March 08, 2018 - IDOX

March 2018 is Supply Management Month

ISM-Houston, Inc. Joins Other Supply Management Associations Worldwide To Recognize March 2018 as Supply Management Month. - March 07, 2018 - ISM-Houston Inc.

WK Dickson Announces the Opening of New Regional Office in Tennessee

W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today the opening of a new regional office in Knoxville, Tennessee. This new location will allow WK Dickson to better serve existing and future clients while maintaining the firm’s primary mission of... - February 28, 2018 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.

Nonprofit Releases 2017 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from 13-Year Fatality Data Set (2005 to 2017)

In 2017, canines killed 39 Americans. Pit bulls contributed to 74% of these deaths. Over the last 13 years, canines killed 433 citizens. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (284) and rottweilers (45), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - February 28, 2018 - DogsBite.org Incorporated

U.S. Congressman Jody Hice Visits Bulldog Steel Fabrication

U.S. Congressman Jody Hice visited Bulldog Steel Fabrication to recognize their success, and thank them for their high level of support in the community. Bulldog Steel was chosen for a Congressional visit based on their contributions and continual engagement in numerous volunteer opportunities around their local area. - February 28, 2018 - Bulldog Steel Fabrication, LLC

Secdo Wins Prestigious Government Security News Cybersecurity Award for Best Endpoint Detection and Response Solution

Company Ranked #1 in Homeland Security Awards Program Presented by Leading Government Technology Publication - February 22, 2018 - Secdo

ICNA Outraged at School Killings in South Florida

The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) expresses its outrage at the shooting that took place in a high school yesterday in South Florida. The indiscriminate attack at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school in Broward County killed 17 according to the latest media reports. “Our hearts... - February 15, 2018 - ICNA

Alliance Applauds Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for Examining Costs of Healthcare Consolidation

The Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform today commended the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for highlighting the high costs of healthcare consolidation to patients, employers, and taxpayers. The Subcommittee hearing, “Examining the Impact of Health Care... - February 14, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform

Pure Air Control Services New TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Indoor Air Quality Vendor

World renowned Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) firm makes improving building health and energy efficiency easier for city, county and state government agencies, as well as educational institutions and non-profits with TIPS cooperative purchasing contracts. - February 14, 2018 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.

Scannx Simplifies Interlibrary Loan Fulfillment on OCLC’s Next Generation Platform

Scannx®, the leader in document capture and document delivery software and cloud services for library patrons and staff, and OCLC, a nonprofit global library cooperative, today announced their collaboration to simplify the interlibrary loan process using Scannx scanning software with... - February 07, 2018 - Scannx, Inc.

Renowned Early Childhood Program Increases College Success: 30-Year Study Shows Impact on Leading Social Determinant of Health

Participating in an intensive early childhood education program from preschool to third grade increases college graduation rates at age 35, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, tracked the progress of more than 1,500 children... - February 06, 2018 - University of Minnesota

Ohio IT Consulting Company Awarded HUBZone Certification; PI-Tech, Inc. Joins Select Number of National Companies

PI-Tech, Inc., has been awarded the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) certification by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This program certification was established to provide qualified small businesses in historically underutilized business zones with assistance when pursuing federal contracts. - February 06, 2018 - Proficient Technologies, Incorporated

A Night of Fashion Returns to Atlanta with Upcoming Event Hosted by I Will Survive, Inc.

Join IWS for an exquisite event where Health meets Fashion on the Runway. There will be live entertainment, professional expert health speakers, fashion show, dinner, silent auction and more. - February 05, 2018 - I Will Survive, Inc.

With Ellis and Navarro Hearings Over, Cope Urges High Speed Rail Opponents to Continue Fight

Ken Cope continues to urge Texans to oppose the Texas High Speed Rail project and submit written comments to the Federal Railroad Administration by the new deadline, March 9. - February 02, 2018 - Cope Texas

Copcast - USA App Gives Investigators a New Tool to Record Evidence

Copcast™, a smartphone application, is now commercially available for police investigators. Copcast™ is used by law enforcement to record alleged crimes and evidence in a manner that allows images to be admissible in court proceedings. A smartphone is a better alternative than single... - February 02, 2018 - Copcast - USA

Retired Las Vegas 911 Dispatcher Turns Successful Realtor with Bentley Realty Group and Pays It Forward in K-9 Community

After Erika Bentley retired from being a 911 dispatcher she launched a new career in 2016 – real estate. She and her partner, John Kelley, decided to give back to the community when her real estate business started to take off. In 2017, alone, Bentley did $10 million in sales and within 16 months she was named one of the top 10 agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise for the state of Nevada. - January 31, 2018 - Bentley Realty Group

Jacksonville Family and Criminal Defense Law Firm Gerald Wilkerson, P.A., Now Accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin as Payment for Legal Services

The Law Office of Gerald Wilkerson is committed to staying current with technological and modern trends, and as a part of this commitment supports cryptocurrency, and is therefore pleased to announce that it is now accepting payment with cryptocurrency of various types, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. - January 24, 2018 - The Law Offices of Gerald Wilkerson

Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Solutions Expert Joins GeoComm’s Team

GeoComm is pleased to announce the addition of public safety GIS industry expert Adam Iten. Adam joins GeoComm’s sales team where he will utilize his vast GIS and public safety knowledge to help our customers identify the best solutions to plan, prepare, and migrate to Next Generation... - January 20, 2018 - GeoComm

Get Software-Defined Storage, True ProActive Support and Hybrid Cloud in a Single Solution – StarWind Virtual SAN

StarWind Virtual SAN is a complete Software-Defined Storage solution delivering high-performing and fault-tolerant storage for VMs and applications. It eliminates the need for physical shared storage by “mirroring” internal hard disks and flash between the servers. What is more, the solution significantly reduces both CAPEX and OPEX since it works on commercial off-the-shelf components. Therefore, StarWind Virtual SAN has become the first full-fledged SDS solution suitable for both SMB and ROBO. - January 18, 2018 - StarWind

BOLDplanning Inc. Announces Hiring of Carlin J. Alford as Director, Customer Success & Strategy

BOLDplanning Inc., the pacesetter in online solutions for Emergency Operations Planning (EOP) and Continuity of Operations/Government Planning (COOP/GOG) and Hazard Mitigation Planning (HMP), announced today the addition of Carlin J. Alford to its growing, Nashville, TN-based team as Director,... - January 17, 2018 - BOLDplanning

Rock Face Releases Flame-Resistant & Performance Baselayers for Military & Tactical Markets