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Surety Executive Elected to City Council
Founder and CEO of South Coast Surety, Steven Swartz, was recently elected to the City Council of San Clemente, CA. With Mr. Swartz’s 40 years in finance and the decades of Surety experience which include his building a National Managing General Surety Underwriting Agency that has significant in-house authority, it is expected that his extensive knowledge of public works and funding will greatly benefit the city. - January 17, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Allied Real Estate Schools Among the First to Provide Newly Revised Federal and State Laws and Regulations Course
California appraisal students can meet their QE or CE requirement with Allied Real Estate Schools' revised online course that meets new BREA regulations. - January 12, 2017 - Allied Business Schools
Effectiveness of Prescription Bottle Lock Mechanisms When Dispensing Opioids to be Studied by Department of Defense
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) For Fiscal Year 2017 takes steps to bolster the defense of the homeland, including an amendment requiring the U.S. Department of Defense to study the feasibility and cost effectiveness of using upgraded prescription bottle lock mechanisms when... - January 11, 2017 - Gatekeeper Innovation
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Developing Commercialism in Local Government Conference – Thursday 9th February 2017, Central London
Our Developing Commercialism in Local Government Conference has been designed to assist you to become a commercially aware and financially secure local authority. With a £5.8 billion local government funding gap predicted by 2020* as changes to government funding come into place. Attend this... - January 11, 2017 - Capita Conferences
WeText Provides Pasadena Tournament of Roses® with Real-Time Emergency Text Messaging
WeText, a leading mobile communications technology company based in Orlando, Fla., was selected by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® to provide a best-in-class, SMS/Text-based Emergency Alert System for internal communication during 2016-2017 Tournament of Roses events. The WeText Emergency... - January 04, 2017 - WeText
Former City Commission Candidate Lester Zalewski Opens New Lauderdale Beach Management Website at http://lauderdalebeachmanagement.blogspot.com
Lester Zalewski's LBM has worked for home owner associations and developers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida the past fifteen years. They manage construction and facility upgrades in concert with administering the daily maintenance, liability and financial obligations of board officers and directors of their client waterfront properties. Zalewski with his political connections helps LBM facilitate developers deal with stakeholder concerns within the city government in Fort Lauderdale. - December 29, 2016 - LBM
Michael Nastoff Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael Nastoff of Crown Point, Indiana has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the field of fire investigation. About Michael Nastoff Mr. Nastoff is the... - December 24, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Bonner Springs Council Sets Hearing Date for Westgate Development
The Bonner Springs City Council at their meeting on Monday, December 19, 2016, approved a resolution to set a public hearing at City Hall on January 23, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District on Westgate, a mixed-use development, at 118th Street and State Avenue. The city... - December 24, 2016 - City of Bonner Springs
Gary A. Gilkison Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gary A. Gilkison of Versailles, Kentucky has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for 30 years in the field of government. About Gary A. Gilkison Mr. Gilkison retired after... - December 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Improving Adoption Services and Support Conference - Thursday 19th January 2017 - Central London
With the introduction of the Adoption Support Fund and the recent government publication of ‘Adoption: a vision for change’ and ‘Putting Children First’, Capita’s Improving Adoption Services and Support Conference gives you an opportunity to explore the reforms to... - December 18, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Track Star Announces the Release of Version 6.1 of the AVLS System
Track Star International, Inc. has officially announced the release of the latest version of its AVLS software product, version 6.1. - December 15, 2016 - Track Star International, Inc.
The Armored Group Develops the New Super Duty® SUV—The Most Versatile SUV on The Market
The Armored Group (TAG) launches the new “Super Duty®” SUV/TUV built on a variety of Ford Super Duty® truck platforms and in models including the MCV, Tactical SUV, and Frontiersman, these are the only diesel SUV’s manufactured in the USA. - December 15, 2016 - TAG LLC
VeroVision Mail Screener Product Reveals Narcotics Smuggling Attempt at California Jail
ChemImage Sensor Systems announced that on November 1st, 2016, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office in Eureka, CA became the third installation site for ChemImage Sensor System’s VeroVision Mail Screener, a system that offers easy, objective, one-click detection of drugs concealed on or... - December 06, 2016 - ChemImage Corporation
U.S. Rep. Mulvaney Pays Visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union
Promising changes regarding federal financial industry regulation, U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney visited SAFE Federal Credit Union this week for input on how the regulatory landscape can be improved. - December 02, 2016 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Resident Engagement Conference – Monday 12th December 2016 – Central London
Capita Conferences’ Resident Engagement Conference showcases innovation in achieving active resident involvement, enabling your organisation to secure business efficiencies and release money to invest in new housing and regeneration schemes. With housing associations and local authorities... - November 23, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Conference – 14th December, Central London
With the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) 2016-2020 strategy setting out an ambitious vision to shift focus from crisis response to early intervention and prevention, there has never been a better time for organisations to enhance their strategy for tackling domestic abuse and sexual... - November 18, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Homes for Heroes Affiliate Real Estate Specialists Give Back to Over 100 Jacksonville, FL Area Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Mario Gonzalez and Susan Severson of Jacksonville, FL for serving 120 local heroes, providing over $188,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - November 17, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Early Years Conference – 12th December, Edinburgh
This conference comes at a vital time for practitioners to get prepared for the revolution in early years’ education and childcare. The Scottish Government has committed to boosting the free early learning and childcare entitlement to 30 hours a week by 2020 and to narrowing the attainment... - November 17, 2016 - Capita Conferences
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility is Being Installed in Central Florida by Double C Bar Ranch
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility in Central Florida. Double C Bar Ranch near St. Cloud is currently having a SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility installed on their 4,000 acres to protect the environment and make a Class AA/EQ State Licensed Fertilizer. It will be up and running in just a few months. - November 15, 2016 - Solarorganite, LLC
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Councilmember Joey Manahan Perform Blessing Ceremony Celebrating Commissioning of Second Digester at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment
Providing increased capacity for wastewater treatment & biosolids recycling, the new digester allows for continuous operation while accommodating regional development - November 12, 2016 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Pennsylvania Residents: Need a Ride to the Polls Today? Crowdpac Campaign Gaining Momentum to Provide Rides via Lyft and Uber
Transit Strike in PA Affecting Voter Turnout is Top Concern for Vote.org; Any PA Resident Can Use Special Election Code “VOTEPA” for $30 towards their ride to the polls via Lyft and Uber - November 08, 2016 - Vote.org
Flint & Steel Presents: Shake It Off
"Shake It Off" invites citizens all across the nation to shake hands “digitally" and start to mute the acrimony that this election season has sparked. - November 08, 2016 - Flint & Steel
Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods Endorses City of Atlanta’s T-SPLOST Referendum
Organization Representing Eighteen North Atlanta Neighborhood Associations Supports Sales Tax Increase - November 04, 2016 - Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods
GIS WebTech Raises New Round of Capital and Announces Leadership Team
GIS WebTech LLC, a technology company with the only product suite for economic development and site selection built natively on the Esri platform, announced the closing of its first round of equity capital investment and the appointment of its leadership team. - November 03, 2016 - GIS WebTech LLC
Commonwealth Awards $3.05 Million Infrastructure Grant to Marlborough
MassWorks Grant to fund Rt. 20 renovation, unlock $160 million in commercial development. - November 03, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Retirement Plan Advisors’ Zach Karas Joins 2017 NAGDCA Planning Committee
Retirement Plan Advisors (RPA) Principal Zach Karas has been invited to join the Planning Committee for the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administration (NAGDCA) 2017 Annual Conference. Each year NAGDCA hosts this event to engage and support its members with educational... - November 02, 2016 - Retirement Plan Advisors
WK Dickson's Phil Cannon Appointed to 2nd Term as GAA Corporate Member
Phil Cannon, vice president with W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., has been appointed to a second term as the Georgia Airport Association (GAA) Corporate Member. Nominations for the office were taken during the association’s annual conference in Jekyll Island, GA on October 27, 2016. Phil has... - November 02, 2016 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Sheriff Jewell Williams Receives National Guard and Reserve “Above And Beyond” Honors
Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams awarded for going Above and Beyond the law to support hire veterans, support National Guard reservists. Award presented by Major General Wesley E. Craig Jr., on behalf of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). 12% of Philadelphia Sheriff Deputies are veterans. - November 01, 2016 - Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia
IMMIGRATION AND YOUR WALLET - an OUTSIDER's Solution
IMMIGRATION AND YOUR WALLET: An OUTSIDER’s Solution to our growing crisis - October 18, 2016 - David Stone
If You Think Huge Corporations Are the Only Targets of Ransomware, Think Again; Nuvocomp Joins Forces with Infrascale to Defeat Ransomware
With more than 4,000 cases of ransomware reported daily and at a cost of more than $209 million in the first 3 months of 2016 (up 90% from 2015), cyber piracy has moved from the Internet’s dark corners to every corner of the globe. While this is a global threat, the United States is the most targeted nation by these thieves, receiving 28% of the total attacks worldwide. Meet ransomware's Kryptonite –Disaster Recovery and Data Protection. - October 18, 2016 - Nuvocomp
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Housing’s Role in Safeguarding Adults Conference - Monday, 21 November 2016, Central London
Capita’s Housing’s Role in Safeguarding Adults Conference comes at a critical time as housing providers face mounting moral and legal pressure to support vulnerable adults utilising their services. In light of recent updates to the Care Act statutory guidance and Deprivation of Liberty... - October 16, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Closing the Gender Pay Gap Conference
With the Government’s decision to introduce mandatory gender pay gap reporting for all organisations across the public and private sector with over 250 employees by April 2017, Capita’s Closing the Gender Pay Gap Conference comes a critical time. Developed to provide you with... - October 16, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Governor Bryant Issues Partial State Level Burn Ban in Mississippi
At the request of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Governor Phil Bryant has issued a partial state level burn ban. The partial state level burn ban is effective immediately for the following fifty-two (52) counties, and has no exemptions. Visit www.mfc.ms.gov/burn-bans for an up-to-date list. - October 14, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Candidates for County Commissioner Seat to Meet for Town Hall Forum
The McConnell Elementary and Loftis Middle School PTAs will be hosting a Town Hall style debate for Dr. Greg Martin and Joe Smith, candidates for the District 3 County Commissioner seat in Hamilton County, TN. - October 12, 2016 - Loftis Middle School PTA
GBS Partners with Teladoc for Telehealth Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces their partnership with Teladoc, Inc. - October 10, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Touts Small Business at Bentley World-Packaging Visit
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker touted the power of small businesses during a visit to Bentley World-Packaging on October 6 as part of a bus tour in support of the Job Creators Network Bring Small Businesses Back (BSBB) campaign. “Small business is leading the way,” Walker said in a speech... - October 08, 2016 - Bentley World-Packaging
Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society
The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency
Simplified Alerts Group Text Messaging Offers Business Communication Tips for Hurricane Preparation
In 2012 U.S. hurricanes caused more than $75 Billion in lost business and damages. Activating a good communication plan that includes text messaging is the best way to ensure business continuity before, during and after a hurricane. - October 05, 2016 - Simplified Alerts
Fitting The Description Statement on Fatal Shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by Police in Charlotte, NC: Law Enforcement Must Stop "Shoot-to-Kill" for Suspects of Color
Fitting The Description founder and executive director Charles Belk issued the following statement about the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. “While we understand policing the streets of our great nation is a very difficult job ... law enforcement has proven its ability to apprehend the most dangerous of suspects, alive. Local law enforcement must end their ‘shoot to kill’ tactic, even when that encounter involves an armed suspect.” - September 25, 2016 - Fitting The Description
City of Berkeley Enlists Farallon Geographics to Migrate to Esri LGIM and Leverage Off-the-Shelf Services, Applications and Workflows
Farallon Geographics worked with the City of Berkeley to migrate their GIS from a legacy data model to Esri’s “Local Government Information Model” (LGIM). Farallon assisted the City’s GIS staff with LGIM strategic planning and provided the technical expertise necessary for... - September 23, 2016 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
"Rocky" Roque De La Fuente Fights for Electoral Rights of Virginia Citizens
"Rocky" Roque De La Fuente will defend the constitutional rights of US citizens to secure electoral reform in the State of Virginia tomorrow, September 23, 2016, when he presents his case against the Virginia Board of Electors at the Alexandria Courthouse. - September 22, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
One America Strong Will Invite All Police Departments in the United States to Participate in Their Recently Developed Community Policing Enhancement Program
The service, which One America Strong calls “C-Pep,” is technology driven. It was designed to bring community residents and police officers that serve them closer together through group and interpersonal cyber contact. - September 21, 2016 - One America Strong
Nonprofit Examines What's Behind the "Fabled" Click and Bait Web Advertisements of Aggressive Shelter Dogs Available for Adoption at County Shelters
Nonprofit examines 34 case files from Sonoma County Animal Services. The investigation shows that in their zeal to increase "Live Release Rate" by adopting out the otherwise unadoptables, the shelter candy-coats dogs with aggressive behaviors in their advertisements. The comprehensive report of over 7,000 words also shows how Live Release Rate in the cases examined is often prioritized over public safety, shelter staff safety and animal welfare. - September 20, 2016 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Homes for Heroes® Presents Dallas Police Department with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes, Inc. awards Chief David O. Brown and the officers of the Dallas Police Department their National Hero Spotlight Award and also donates $3,000 to the Dallas Police Association Crisis Intervention Program. The award presentation will take place September 22, 2016 at the Tower Club... - September 19, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
The Armored Group and Paramount Group Announce Strategic Alliance to Promote Complete Portfolio of Armored Vehicles at AAD 2016
The Armored Group and Paramount Group have signed a strategic alliance to provide state-of-the-art up-armored vehicles to law enforcement, military, government and individuals that need the highest level of personal protection. - September 18, 2016 - TAG LLC
Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial Dedication
The dedication ceremony for the Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial took place on Patriots Day, September 11. - September 18, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Commercialism in Local Government Conference – Tuesday 18th October 2016 – Manchester
Commercialism in Local Government Conference Tuesday 18th October 2016 – Manchester Capita’s well established Developing Commercialism in Local Government Conference explores the increasingly critical role of taking a streamlined, financially viable approach to delivering value for... - September 15, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Beara Group, Inc. Launches Valet-Storage Service
Revolutionizing Storage: BearaBins, a Better Alternative to Cardboard Boxes - September 14, 2016 - Beara Group, Inc.
GBS Earns Ranking as a 2016 “Fastest Growing Privately Held Company” by Inc. 5000
GBS announces that Inc. 5000 has ranked GBS number 2,393 in their list of America’s fastest growing, privately held companies. - September 12, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.