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YDSC | Sea Islands Region Solicits Applicants for New Jasper and Colleton County Positions
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC | Sea Islands Region) is excited to announce the creation of two new positions on its executive council: Jasper County Representative and Colleton County Representative. All young democrats who are full-time residents in those... - March 15, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Young Democrats of South Carolina Relaunches Sea Islands Region
Sea Islands Region will provide young people in Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties with the opportunity to become thought leaders on political, economic, social, and environmental issues. - March 15, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Mastic Beach Village Comprehensive Plan Has Begun
The first Steering Committee Meeting for the Village Mastic Beach Comprehensive Plan was run by Wendel and Vision Long Island. They outlined the process for the upcoming months in Mastic Beach Village. - March 12, 2016 - Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach
Hilton Head Island Resident Named Region Chair for Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina (YDSC)
The Sea Islands Region of Young Democrats of South Carolina is proud to announce that Michael Edward Walsh has been selected as its new Region Chair. A full-time resident of Hilton Head Island, Walsh has volunteered on a number of national and state campaigns, including the 2008 Barack Obama... - March 12, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
YDSC | Sea Islands Launches New Website for Young Democrats in Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties, South Carolina
New site provides a platform for young people to make their voices heard on contemporary issues impacting the Lowcountry. - March 12, 2016 - YDSC | Sea Islands Region
Sea Islands Society Launches Voices on Hilton Head Island Vision 2030
The Sea Islands Society, a regional society of the Islands Society, recently launched a new community platform for those interested in the future of Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island Vision 2030 Voices will focus on ten themes previously identified by the Mayor and Town Council. - March 11, 2016 - Islands Society
Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Gives an Exclusive Interview on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2016 - A Just Cause
CompCiti Marks 20 Years of IT Solutions: Rolls-Out Custom Enterprise Cloud, Security, and Upgrade Services in New York
CompCiti celebrates its twenty-year anniversary as a valued IT network solutions provider in New York this year. To mark the occasion, CompCiti expands its offerings with the introduction of custom hardware and software upgrades, cloud computing, and security products. - March 09, 2016 - CompCiti
Lampley Named Adams and Reese Government Relations Team Leader
Adams and Reese is proud to announce that governmental relations and legislative counsel, Brad A. Lampley, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, has been named Government Relations Team Leader of the multidisciplinary firm. The announcement was made by Adams and Reese Managing Partner Gif... - March 09, 2016 - Adams and Reese
DRONELIFE.com Triples Readership
DRONELIFE.com, the leading site for commercial drone news and information, is pleased to announce that its readership has tripled in the last year. - March 08, 2016 - DroneLife.com
Nashville Church of Scientology Commemorates World Civil Defense Day with Special Workshop
The Nashville Church of Scientology observed World Civil Defense Day on March 1st with a special workshop called “Survival Training.” - March 04, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Eastern DataComm Hosting Three Upcoming Seminars to Discuss Protecting Your Students and Staff Through Emergency Event Communications and Network Safety
Eastern DataComm, along with Pascack Data Services and Dell, announced they are hosting three seminars in March and April aimed at protecting students and staff by improving emergency communications for school districts and municipalities, as well as understanding security trends and the tools... - March 02, 2016 - Eastern DataComm
Forcing Apple to Help Government Violates Constitution, Says A Just Cause
Abuse of Power is Becoming Commonplace by Government & Courts Since 9/11, Says A Just Cause - March 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
Grassroots Parking Garage Petition Exceeds Signature Goal, Seeks to Put Garage Financing Options to Voters
Hundreds upon hundreds of Ridgewood, NJ taxpayers demand a voice on how to fund parking garage. - March 01, 2016 - No2BCIA Citizen Group
Anagog Announced Winner for "Big – Small 2016" Competition
Anagog Ltd., the developer of the world’s largest crowdsourced parking network, was selected as the winner of the Big – Small Pitch event 2016 competition arranged by the Municipality of The Hague, Innovation Quarter and Enterprise Summit. The event hosted 16 promising startups, each... - February 27, 2016 - Anagog Ltd.
Economic Development Incentives Inc. Announce Successful Financing for a Majority of All MA Brownfields Tax Credit Dollar Closings for 2012-2014
Bob Dorfman and Hal Davis of Economic Development Incentives Inc. announce successful financing for a majority (59%) of all MA Brownfields Tax Credit dollar closings for calendar years 2012 through 2014 (average), based on statistics recently published by MA Department of Revenue (DOR). - February 26, 2016 - Economic Development Incentives Inc.
PCSO Jail Becomes First to be Reaccredited Nationally
The National Institute for Jail Operations formally announced today that Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has become the first jail in the nation to undergo and successfully meet its jail reaccreditation requirements. Pinal County Detention Center was among the first in the United States to... - February 25, 2016 - National Institute for Jail Operations
City Getting Website for the First Time
A website aimed at promoting Philadelphia’s assets to potential new business and industry was approved by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen last week. While the city currently does not have its own website, aldermen have discussed one on numerous occasions and most recently, met with an... - February 20, 2016 - U.S.NEXT
DogsBite.org Releases 2015 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics; Percentage of Deaths Attributed to Pit Bulls Rises to 82% and Other Trends
In 2015, canines killed 34 Americans. Pit bulls and their mixes contributed to 82% (28) of these deaths, the highest fatality count on record for the breed and the highest percentage in the nonprofit's 11-years of data collection. - February 19, 2016 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
RCSO Gets Approval to Seek Accreditation
The Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office will be the first agency in Texas and in the jurisdiction of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to seek accreditation through the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). On January 26, 2016, the Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court approved funding for the accreditation process for the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. - February 13, 2016 - National Institute for Jail Operations
"Otherwise Engaged" Nominated as Leadership Book of the Year 2016
"Otherwise Engaged," written by John Guaspari and published by Maven House Press, is one of twenty top leadership books published last year nominated by Leadership and Management Books, a brand of The Book Review Company, to be the Leadership Book of the Year 2016. - February 10, 2016 - Maven House Press
eNdoto and EveluxUSA Forge Partnership in the USA as Exclusive Distributors of EveluxUSA; Strengthening Their Leadership in the Market of Next Generation Roadway Safety
eNdoto and Evelux launched into year-2 of their exclusive distributor partnership in the USA as co-exhibitors at the prestigious ATSSA Expo in New Orleans, LA. January 31-Feb. 2. Booth 1341—1343 displayed to all those who participated some of its most innovative pedestrian and road safety... - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
eNdoto Exhibits at 46th Annual ATSSA Expo in New Orleans; Show Participation Was Very Strong with Many Potential Pedestrian and Road Safety Partnerships Forged
eNdoto participated in the 46th Annual ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association), Expo on January 31-Feb. 2. At Booth 1341—1343. eNdoto, through its divisions offer all aspects of pedestrian and road safety products and solutions that address the demands and changes of the industry... - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
eNdoto Spotlights Its USReflector LED Snow Plowable Pavement Markers; Flush Mounted LED Pavement Markers Offer Bright Day and Night Visibility to Roads
With winter upon us in many parts of the nation, USReflector’s Snow Plowable Pavement Markers are ideal since they withstand treatments of the roads that make them drivable, including snow plowing, sanding and salting. The USReflector’s Pavement Markers also come in Guide Star Intelligent Light models. The built in intelligent light module controls lights intensity and flashing modes designed to activate lights with movement detectors, radar detectors, fog sensors, buttons and others. - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
SignMAST the Newest Division of eNdoto Introduces Aluminum Passive Sign Posts in North America; First to Market with Innovative Long-Lasting Aluminum Roadway Products
eNdoto, adapting to a rapidly changing world, while striving to keep abreast of developing technology is excited to introduce SignMAST to North America, its newest division specializing in customized Aluminum Passive Sign support masts and posts. SignMAST 120 Series are made from aluminum providing... - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
MDS Barriers, a Division of eNdoto Introduces Steel Barrier Systems in North America; Steel Barrier Systems Offers an Alternative Solution to Concrete Barriers
eNdoto is very excited to introduce its MDS Barriers, steel barrier systems, to North America, an alternative solution to concrete barriers prevalent in the United States. Extensive research by eNdoto’s R & D Department and working with international highway administrations utilizing... - February 10, 2016 - eNdoto Corp
Assessment Shows Nation’s Guard is Down Against Zika Virus and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) supports President Barack Obama’s request of $1.8 billion to combat Zika virus. Declared a “global health emergency” by the World Health Organization, Zika virus increasingly threatens to spread local epidemics in the... - February 08, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Introducing a New Fun and Interactive Product, Gaga Ball Pits, Dubbed "America’s Fastest Growing Dodgeball Alternative," on Their Website
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, is excited to announce the addition of a new product- Gaga Ball. This fun, action packed game has become known as “America’s Fastest Growing Dodgeball Alternative.” Noah’s is pleased to offer two Gaga Ball Pit sizes for schools, churches, HOA’s, city parks, camp grounds as well as numerous other customers throughout the U.S. - February 08, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
City of Ft. Pierce Launches API’s Web-Based Fiscal Transparency Portal
Advanced Processing & Imaging, also known as API, a workflow automation & document management solutions company announces their partnership with City of Fort Pierce. The City of Ft. Pierce implemented API’s cloud based Fiscal Transparency Platform in an effort to share financial data... - February 04, 2016 - Advanced Processing & Imaging
GASB 53 Reporting and Effectiveness Testing Made Easy with pasVal
Principia Partners, a leading solution provider for derivative and structured finance operations, today announced the launch of its GASB 53 service to greatly reduce the efforts state and local governments expend complying with this standard. The service includes comprehensive hedge effectiveness... - February 03, 2016 - Principia Partners LLC
CAO Group Launches Revolutionary Low Cost Three-in-One LED Forensic Light
The UltraLite ALS One™ is the first forensic light to combine three light wavelengths in one head to detect 99.5% of all trace evidence at a crime scene. - February 02, 2016 - CAO Group, Inc.
Duluth Calling All Interested Citizens to Take Part in CBRA (Citizen’s Budget Review Advisory) Committee
The City of Duluth just completed a strategic conference where the ten (10) year operating budget forecast was reviewed in preparation for the FY2017 budget process. City Officials believe communication with and guidance from the citizens of Duluth is instrumental in having a healthy community. - January 29, 2016 - City of Duluth
Capita Conferences' Commercialism in Housing Event Announced for 29th February, London
Delegates will gain practical advice on balancing the benefits of commercial diversification with regulatory requirements and maintaining social purpose in their organisation’s strategic aims. - January 27, 2016 - Capita Conferences
ACAM Officially Addresses the Flint, MI Water Crisis
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine. ACAM's healthcare model focuses on prevention of illness and strives for total wellness. ACAM has been educating physicians in metal removal techniques such as chelation therapies since 1973. - January 25, 2016 - ACAM
Supreme Court to Rule on DAPA/DACA Legality
On January 19, 2016, the Supreme Court of the Unites States granted certiorari in Texas v. United States, No. 15-764___ U.S.___ (2016) inviting both sides to present arguments on the legality of President Obama’s executive action which purported to provide temporary shield from deportation and work authorization to thousands of undocumented residents of the U.S. - January 25, 2016 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
U.S.NEXT Client Named Google eCity for 2015
The City of Flowood has been chosen by Google as the strongest online business community in Mississippi for 2015. The eCity Awards recognize one community per state as a digital capital, and other eCity winners include Boston, Denver, Atlanta, and Austin. In determining which Mississippi community... - January 21, 2016 - U.S.NEXT
ePIPE® Provides Solution for Hong Kong's Toxic Lead-Contaminated Water
Pipe Restoration Technologies is announcing that its patented ePIPE® epoxy coating technology has been provided as a positive solution to solve Hong Kong’s toxic lead contamination of parts of its clean water distribution system. - January 21, 2016 - Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC
Kentucky Foundation Creates New Senior Healthy Meal Program
GFOUNDATION, a Louisville-based nonprofit, launches GMeals-On-Wheels to reduce senior hunger in Kentucky, by providing free healthy meals to seniors in need of food assistance, who are on the Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Home Delivery Meal Program’s waiting list. GMeals-On-Wheels is an... - January 20, 2016 - GMeals
GBS Designated "Expert Insurance Service Provider" by AM Best Company
GBS has been accredited with the title of "Expert Insurance Service Provider" by AM Best. - January 19, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Yuma Police Department Signs Up for an Organizational Membership
The Yuma Police Department, located in Yuma, Arizona signed up for an organizational membership with the Justice Clearinghouse. The Justice Clearinghouse offers an opportunity to help educate and train sworn and civilian law enforcement personnel on leading practices from experts in the field of... - January 13, 2016 - Justice Clearinghouse
Minneapolis-Based Business and Charitable Foundation Step in Where System Fails NYC First Responder and 9/11 Survivor
Gary Smiley, Rescue Paramedic with Battalion 31, was at the base of the North Tower when it collapsed on September 11, 2001. Today, he has nearly lost his home and health. He has filed a lawsuit in Federal court alleging he was discriminated against under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Homes for Heroes Foundation assisted him with a security deposit and rent. Mohawk Moving and Storage provided 100-mile professional pack-and-move from Albrightsville, PA to Franklin Park, NJ. - January 12, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
GBS Selects Marvin Meyer as New Regional Marketing Director
GBS has selected a new Regional Marketing Director headquartered in Missouri. - January 11, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Implementing a Successful Body Worn Camera Program in a Post-Ferguson Era
The International Public Safety Association (IPSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a free webcast on body worn cameras sponsored by TASER International. This special event targeted to law enforcement, or anyone else who wishes to attend and learn... - January 09, 2016 - International Public Safety Association
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, Appoints Southeast Regional Manager
SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, has named Daniel Maaske to the position of Regional Sales Manager. Daniel’s responsibilities will include support of current SANS’ educational customers as well as new business development in the southeast region of the United States including... - January 06, 2016 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Direct Technology Welcomes Davood Ghods, VP of Government Practice
California technology leader joins global IT consulting firm. - January 04, 2016 - Launch Consulting Group
Rand Paul's Obamacare Replacement
Insurance Processing Corporation (IPC) enrolled America’s 1st tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA). The tax-free HSA is the center-piece of Republican Healthcare Reform. In 2016, IPC is adding low-cost Short-Term-Medical (STM) to the product offerings. IPC expanded its web presence with a consumer blog entitled CRUZforVP.com. The blog’s analysis includes Presidential candidates’ healthcare reforms. IPC's informed opinion rates Rand Paul’s reforms the best. - December 28, 2015 - Insurance Processing Corporation
Keith C. S. Siu Recognized as a Distinguished Professional by The National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Keith C. S. Siu of Honolulu, Hawaii has been recognized as a Distinguished Professional by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the government field. About Keith C. S. Siu (SEE-YOU) Mr. Siu is the Courts Records Management... - December 22, 2015 - N.A.M.E.
Leadership During Times of Terrorism
The Justice Clearinghouse is pleased to announce a free on-line training opportunity addressing leadership during times of terrorism that will take place on January 14, 2016 at 1pm Eastern Standard Time. The training instructor is Mr. Robert Trivino, retired United States Army. During his time on... - December 19, 2015 - Justice Clearinghouse
Straightforward OIS Discounting Impact Assessment with pasVal
Principia Partners today announced that OIS discounting impact assessments are now available through its derivatives valuation service, pasVal. - December 15, 2015 - Principia Partners LLC
Village of Mastic Beach Wins Grants
The Village of Mastic Beach wins long anticipated grants for Comprehensive Plan. - December 14, 2015 - Incorporated Village of Mastic Beach