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Business Network for Maryland Offshore Wind Announces Operations and Maintenance Workshop
August 16th Workshop in Ocean City Will Prepare Maryland Businesses to Participate in Offshore Wind Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain Development. - August 08, 2013 - BizMDOSW
Mohonk Preserve Loses Latest Land Grab Lawsuit
In late May, New York State Supreme Court Judge Christopher E. Cahill issued a decision after a nine-year lawsuit that involved Mohonk Preserve claiming title to 75 acres of land that the court held actually belonged to its neighbors, Karen Pardini and Michael Fink. Testimony alledged that both Mohonk and the seller were aware who the real owners were. The scenario calls into question the tactics of organizations trying to achieve what most would agree is the worthy goal of land preservation. - August 06, 2013 - Planet Waves, Inc.
Local Power in San Francisco: CleanPowerSF to Focus on Citywide Build-Out of Renewable Local Power
Local Power Inc. (localpower.com), based in Marin County, California, provides an update on recent success in helping the City of San Francisco implement a Community Choice Aggregation to issue revenue bonds and build a substantial "In-City Buildout" of renewable distributed generation and energy efficiency projects within the the City and County's 49 square miles to serve - and be owned by - the community. - August 03, 2013 - Local Power LLC
Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell Partners with Parents Against Distracted Driving on Atlanta’s 2013 Safety and Mentor Fair
Atlanta Political Leader joins forces with Parents Against Distracted Driving on 2013 Safety and Mentor Fair designed to exploit the dangers of distracted driving. Both work in tandem in efforts to make U.S. Highways Safer. - August 03, 2013 - Love From Afar
Congressman Phil Roe Hosts "Services for Those Who Have Served" Veterans Event 8/15
“Services for Those Who Have Served” - Veterans Event August 15th at Kingsport Higher Education Center; Congressman Roe to Host - July 27, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
7 Design Tips for New Tankers from Daniel Jenkins Owner of Fyrtrks
Tips for getting the most value in your new tanker. Dan Jenkins the owner of Fyrtrks will help you keep in check the escalating costs associated with your fire apparatus. These tips will help you get what you want and what you need in a new tanker. - July 21, 2013 - Fyrtrks
IT Partners, Inc. Certified as a Top 20% Performer by Open Ratings
IT Partners, Inc. has been certified as a Top 20% Performer based on the Past Performance Evaluation survey responses of its reference customers. IT Partners, Inc.'s PPE score of 97/100 demonstrates outstanding overall customer satisfaction relative to similar companies. Each year, Open Ratings... - July 20, 2013 - IT Partners, Inc
Pro Fund Accounting Suite Version 7000 Released
Cogitate Inc. today announced the release of Version 7000 for its Pro Fund Accounting software suite. Cogitate’s development team has made major changes to all previous versions of Pro Fund Accounting so that it will work properly with Windows 8, touch screen tablets, and... - July 17, 2013 - Cogitate Inc
BBQ Fundraiser Will Kickoff Cross-Country Bike Trip by Wounded Warrior and Paralympian Rob Jones
July 27th event by “Fired Up To Help” to benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - July 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Positive Promotions CEO Joins Congressman Steve Israel to Discuss Legislation to Require "Made in the USA" Products in National Parks
Nelson Taxel, CEO of Positive Promotions and Congressman Steve Israel met at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the former home of President Teddy Roosevelt, to advocate proposed legislation to put American made products in official gift shops at the National Parks, monuments, and historic sites... - July 12, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Burris Announces New Drug Test Chain of Custody Forms
Burris Computer Forms® has announced the introduction of a stock Chain of Custody forms. The form meets Federal chain of custody drug testing specifications. The five-part, continuous form includes two specimen labels, numbered and barcoded to match the form itself. Sets can be printed on pin... - July 10, 2013 - Burris Computer Forms
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant for Commissioning of Wounded Warrior Sculpture
“Heroic Challenges” to serve as inspiration for wounded veterans undergoing rehab. - July 09, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Positive Promotions Announces the Winners of Its Annual Black History Month Contest
Positive Promotions is proud to recognize the outstanding efforts of the schools, churches, and organizations that celebrated the achievements of African American’s during Black History Month and participated in their annual Black History Month Contest. Out of dozens of entries, the winners have been chosen. - July 03, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Black Transmen, Inc. Maryland/DC Chapter, Vann Millhouse, Meets with The FBI to Educate About Trans Awareness and Inclusion
Vann Millhouse, Black Transmen, Inc - Maryland/DC Chapter met with the Federal Bureau of Investigations broadcasted to FBI satellite offices as far as San Juan, Puerto Rico to educate the agency about creating an inclusive work space. - July 02, 2013 - Black Transmen, Inc
Rancho Santiago Community College District Selects BKF Engineers as Its “District Engineer”
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (District) has approved the selection of BKF Engineers to perform district wide land surveying and engineering services for the various construction projects. BKF has been serving the District since 2003 and will continue to provide engineering and... - June 27, 2013 - BKF Engineers
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $7,500 in Grants to VA Hospitals Across Western U.S.
Multi-state grants will fund variety of services for wounded veterans. - June 27, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Five Boro Mold Specialist: "Over 100 Million in Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Funds Still Available, Where's the Relief?"
NYC mold removal company reports on the increase of denied applications for the many types of Hurricane Sandy claims- FEMA claims, insurance claims, and other emergency relief claims and assistance. - June 25, 2013 - Five Boro Mold Specialist
Capita Conferences Announce Their Multi-Agency Information Sharing Conference – 23rd September 2013, Central London
Capita’s National Multi- Agency Information Sharing Conference brings together expert speakers to examine how practitioners can share information securely and efficiently across the public sector. - June 21, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Latino Pop-Star Cristian Castro Attached to Indie Film "Deliverance"
Independent USC graduate filmmakers attach Latino Pop-star Cristian Castro to the film “Deliverance,” making it his big screen debut. The film “Deliverance” is a dramatic thriller based on the powerful true story of a domestic violence survivor. The film is intended to inspire change about this pandemic social issue through beautiful story telling. - June 20, 2013 - Deliverance, LLC
Islamic Cultural Consulting Firm Offers Training to Law Enforcement to Prepare for July 4th
Habbibi Consulting, LLC, a firm focusing on training individuals and entities in Islamic culture, is to provide special offerings to law enforcement agencies in the Mid-Atlantic and Atlanta regions in preparation for July 4th. Will include discussion of key words used in terrorist literature. - June 13, 2013 - Habbibi Consulting, LLC
Optical Networking Upstarts Look to Disrupt Operational Paradigm with Built-In Micro OTDR Feature
Metrodata Ltd.'s Advanced Ethernet Demarcation Devices (EDD) Are First to Natively Support Optical Zonu's Fault Finding iSFC Transceivers. - June 12, 2013 - Optical Zonu Corp.
Capita Conferences Announce Their City Deals Conference – 15 July, 2013, Manchester
The Conference explores the Government’s commitment to give cities the powers and tools they need to drive economic growth, how to unlock projects and initiatives that will boost local economies and deliver a step change in governance arrangements. - May 30, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Jon Jones Enters District 5 Atlanta City Council Race
Jon Jones, the Atlanta City Council candidate recently heralded in a Creative Loafing article as the “Champion of Direct Democracy,” is taking his show on the road, so to speak. Jones is on a mission to drastically improve the level of communication and transparency between elected... - May 24, 2013 - The Committee to Elect Jon Jones
Wisconsin Pediatricians Say Eliminating Mandatory Flu Vaccine Programs Would Put Children at Risk
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics urges opposition to proposed legislation that would limit employer mandatory flu vaccine programs. The bill, numbered LRB 0020/1 and currently being considered for co-sponsorship, provides for a “personal exemption” from any mandated flu vaccination required by an employer. Medical providers are expressing grave concerns over the proposed measure’s impact on the health of children. - May 23, 2013 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Cogitate Incorporated Helps Michigan Road Commissions Control Finances Through Extensive New Budget Package
May 24, 2013, Ypsilanti, MI – Cogitate Incorporated, today announced the release of their new Budget Package specifically designed to help Michigan Road Commissions control their tight budgets. Included in the budget package are individually designed Excel reports for line item budgeting,... - May 22, 2013 - Cogitate Inc
NYC Plagued by Toxic Mold Colonies Reports Five Borough Mold Inspections
New York City Residents Inundated by Toxic Mold Infestations Caused by Hurricane Sandy Flood Waters - May 21, 2013 - Five Boro Mold Specialist
Fear of a Black Republican Gets New York City Premiere - Wednesday, May 15th; Documentary Looks at Lack of Black Republicans in Two-Party System
FEAR OF A BLACK REPUBLICAN, will have its "New York City Premiere" on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm at the Women's National Republican Club, 3 West 51st Street, New York, NY. This special Screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the film's Director, Kevin J. Williams and Producer, Tamara E. Williams. The event is open to the public and tickets for non-Women's National Republican Club (WNRC) members are $25.00. For more event information, please call (212).582.5454. - May 14, 2013 - Shamrock Stine Productions
tti Launches New Mobile Video Camera for Trucking Fleets to Increase Safety and Protect Against Litigation - the Buddy BX1500 Pro
tti (Burnaby, Canada) a leading supplier of in-vehicle digital video surveillance technology for the trucking fleet industry, today unveiled a versatile onboard video surveillance and driver behavior modification system – the Buddy BX1500 Pro. - May 14, 2013 - TTI
Berwick Area Community Watch First Official Meeting
The first official meeting of the Berwick Area Community Watch will be held Tuesday, May 14th starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Berwick City Hall, 1800 North Market Street, Berwick, PA. Objectives of community watch: 1. Increase citizen's awareness of community crime through an... - May 03, 2013 - Berwick Area Community Watch
Odyne Systems, LLC Enhances System Engineering Focus
New Staff Appointments, Patents, and Developments with Partners Demonstrate Continuing Industry Leadership in Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - May 01, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Farid Nobari Hired to Lead Sacramento Expansion for SC Solutions
An expanding portfolio of structural engineering and seismic consulting work from California transportation government agencies led to the opening of a Sacramento office. - April 30, 2013 - SC Solutions, Inc.
Two SC Solutions Employees Attend Regional Contracting Forum in Seattle
An extensive portfolio of work in both the port and marine industry and the oil and gas arena caught the attention of architectural engineering firms and government agencies at the 11th Annual Regional Contracting Forum in Seattle. - April 30, 2013 - SC Solutions, Inc.
Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi Presents Tourette Syndrome Youth Advocate Award to New Jersey Teen
Emily Fleischman is feted with the inaugural honor from the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome for her many accomplishments, including writing a TS children's book. - April 30, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
U.S. Representative George Holding to Keynote Apex Chamber’s Wake Up Apex Breakfast
The Apex Chamber of Commerce will welcome Congressman George Holding as keynote speaker of the upcoming Wake Up Apex Breakfast. The event, sponsored by L.G. Jordan Oil Company, takes place on Wednesday, May 29, 8:00- 9:30 a.m., at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex. Business owners, Town... - April 28, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Jim Dodson Supports the Passing of the Texting While Driving Ban
On Tues., April 16, 2013, the Florida Senate approved a ban on texting while driving. The law makes texting a “secondary violation,” which means if a police officer cites a driver for another offense, the offender can also be cited for texting. “It’s a real epidemic. This... - April 25, 2013 - Jim Dodson Law
Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Discusses Pros and Cons of Announced Immigration Reform
New York Immigration lawyer Alena Shautsova shares news about the upcoming Immigration law changes. - April 20, 2013 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova
Careers In Government Was Just Named the "Best Government Job Search Resource" by Interview Success Formula.
Careers In Government (www.careersingovernment.com) was just named the “Best Government Job Search Resource” by Interview Success Formula: http://www.interviewsuccessformula.com/blog/job-search-resource-list.php - April 18, 2013 - Careers In Government
City of LA Presents Opportunity at Matchmaking Events
Last month, Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa honored five minority business enterprises for their accomplishments, demonstrating the city’s continued commitment to diversity. - April 16, 2013 - Cloud Custom Solutions
Catherine Lawhorn Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Catherine Lawhorn of Grove City, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government social services. About Catherine Lawhorn Ms. Lawhorn has over 20 years experience in the field of social... - April 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $12,500 Grant to America’s Mighty Warriors
Donation enables wounded warriors, families of fallen to attend Allaso Ranch retreat in Texas. - April 03, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Jon Jones Running for Atlanta City Council… Literally
Jon Jones, candidate for Atlanta City Council, will be participating in this year’s annual AJC Peachtree Road Race. - March 31, 2013 - The Committee to Elect Jon Jones
PermitTrax Selected by Clyde Hill, WA
Today Bitco Software announces that the City of Clyde Hill, WA has selected PermitTrax as its new permitting system. With this signing Bitco Software will be replacing their current legacy system. “Clyde Hill is a beautiful city,” Gary Gray, VP of Operations said when asked about the... - March 27, 2013 - Bitco Software, LLC
City of Cheney, WA Selects PermitTrax
Bitco Software, LLC announces today that the City of Cheney, WA home of Eastern Washington University has chosen to move forward with PermitTrax as its replacement for their current legacy system. “Like many of our new clients, Cheney was put in a difficult position after their previous... - March 27, 2013 - Bitco Software, LLC
Washington DC Leadership to Visit St. Paul on Hunger Impact Tour
Representative Betty McCollum to tour Neighborhood House with USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon. - March 25, 2013 - Hunger Solutions Minnesota
Capita Conferences Announce Their Welfare Reform Conference – 20 May 2013, Manchester
Providing a fundamental overview of the initial reforms, the conference will bring together key policy makers and best practice practitioners to evaluate the emerging findings and formulate strategies to tackle the practicalities of welfare reform implementation. - March 22, 2013 - Capita Conferences
One Day National Conference on Improving Adoption Services and Support – 22nd May 2013, Central London – Capita Conferences
The 2nd National Improving Adoption Services and Support Conference features national adoption stakeholders and trailblazing practice and pilot projects, this is an opportunity to discover how to transform adoption services to ensure high quality placements for the most vulnerable children. - March 14, 2013 - Capita Conferences
GeoPlace and JAG (UK) Join Together to Streamline Street Works
A Memorandum of Understanding will see GeoPlace LLP providing services to the Joint Authorities Group (UK) [JAG (UK)]. - March 12, 2013 - GeoPlace
VASTEC and Knowbility Bring Experience and Capability to Accessibility Support in Texas
VASTEC and Knowbility are teaming to expand capabilities to state and local governments, providing increased accessibility support to Texas state agencies. These efforts will ensure that websites, documents, and other electronic information are accessible to people with disabilities, in line with... - March 09, 2013 - VASTEC
District 17 Plans Musical Salute to Celebrate Nashville’s 50th Anniversary of Combined Government
Council member Sandra Moore is planning an event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Nashville’s Metro Government with a musical salute. - March 09, 2013 - District 17
Response to Gov. Walker’s Proposal of a $50 Surcharge for State Workers Who Smoke
The issue at stake here is not smoking, it’s individual rights. - March 01, 2013 - Prohibition Spirits and Cigar Lounge