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Aligned Assets Business Data Helping to Locate Unbilled NNDR Properties
Local authorities retaining business rates see an opportunity for increased revenue through Aligned Assets business data. - January 24, 2013 - Aligned Assets
Herbert Hoover Iowa Legislator Public Service Award - Nominations Being Accepted
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Herbert Hoover Iowa Legislator Uncommon Public Service Award. Any Iowa Legislator that stands out to you as going above and beyond the duties he or she has been elected to do is eligible for this... - January 19, 2013 - Hoover Association
Tribal Emergency Management and Public Safety Training in Albuquerque
Indian Country Training is joining with Risks and Rewards Management Group LLC (RRMG) to present critical emergency management training for tribal officials, February 26-27, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. The two-days will feature a combination of progressive exercises and lectures and an Emergency Operations Center Activation Exercise. - January 16, 2013 - Lamar Associates
Cleveland Cybercrime Expert is Recognized by the American Probation and Parole Association
Art Bowker, author of the Cybercrime Handbook for Community Corrections: Managing Offender Risk in the 21st Century, was awarded the 2013 Sam Houston State University Award by the American Probation and Parole Association. The award is given to a practitioner who has published an article concerning probation, parole or community corrections that provides new information and insight into the operation, effectiveness or future of the community corrections profession. - January 16, 2013 - Computer PO
LEDtronics Lights Up Pasadena’s Green City Path
Post-Top LED Street Lamps Help the City of Roses Reduce Energy and Maintenance Costs, Carbon Footprint - January 15, 2013 - LEDtronics, Inc.
Planet Technologies Awarded State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract for Microsoft Services
Company Able to Provide Full Range of Microsoft Services to Texas Agencies - January 15, 2013 - Planet Technologies
Planet Technologies Becomes the First Microsoft AOS-G Partner in the United States. Agreement Enables Planet to Sell Office 365 Licenses Directly to Government Clients.
This week, Planet Technologies executed the Microsoft Office 365 Agreement for Online Services for Government clients (AOS-G) becoming the first Microsoft partner authorized under this new program. In an effort to provide greater access for procurement and support due to the rapid adoption of... - January 10, 2013 - Planet Technologies
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
UTRS Announces New Branding and Website for RKR Hess Associates Division
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering, information technology and communications services, today announced the release of new branding and a website for the RKR Hess Associates division it acquired in September 2012. UTRS Chief Operating Officer (COO)... - January 08, 2013 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
City of Poway, CA Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions for Its Customer Information System
NorthStar Utilities Solutions is pleased to announce that the City of Poway has selected the NorthStar CIS application as its utility-billing and customer management solution. Using NorthStar CIS the City will drive its efficiency, integration, and continuing commitment to customer service. - January 05, 2013 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Thursby Awarded General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule
Thursby Software Systems, Inc., has been awarded a five year General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, number GS-35F-132AA, effective immediately. The contract provides a vehicle for government agencies to directly procure Thursby's Apple integration, management and security solutions. - January 03, 2013 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
William D. Snyder to be Sworn in as Martin County's 8th Sheriff
Following an extensive 33-year law enforcement career, William D. Snyder will return to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, this time as the agency's leader. The law enforcement officer and former lawmaker has one thing on his mind, keeping the citizens of Martin County, Florida safe. - January 02, 2013 - Sheriff William D. Snyder
Solesky Family Releases 911 Call at the Center of High Court Decision, Tracey v. Solesky
The 911 call portrays a life-threatening attack upon a young boy by a neighbor's pit bull. The Solesky family hopes the 911 call will inspire Maryland legislators to resolve that this never happens in the New Year. - December 17, 2012 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Incumbent Morton Grove Mayor's Fundraiser a Success
The Friends of Daniel J. Staackmann held a fundraising breakfast on December 12, 2012 at Kappy’s Restaurant, 7200 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Over 50 people were in attendance (business owners, residents, and friends) to support Mayor Dan Staackmann in his quest to win the Village's first... - December 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. to Operate Davis County Inspection / Maintenance Technical Center
Davis County has chosen to contract with Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc. (WEP) to provide inspection services to Davis County motorists at the Vehicle Emissions Testing Center in Kaysville. County commissioners debated several options to provide the additional inspection services and... - December 15, 2012 - Worldwide Environmental Products, Inc.
Tidwell Swaim & Associates, Oldest Immigration Law Firm in Texas, Seeks to Help Those in the Immigration Process
Those in the midst of the immigration process may need legal assistance. Tidwell Swaim & Associates can help – they are the oldest immigration law firm in Texas, helping over 35,000 clients in their 35 years of operation. They are committed to offering the highest standard of client service in all areas of immigration law. - December 10, 2012 - Tidwell Swaim
Matt Smith, Senior Cloud and Microsoft Office 365 Architect, Joins Planet Technologies
Planet Technologies, a leading Microsoft consulting and services company headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, announced today that Matt Smith has joined the company as Cloud Architect. Smith will be providing expertise to Planet’s state and local government customers around cloud... - December 08, 2012 - Planet Technologies
Signs for New North Dakota No Smoking Law Available at ComplianceSigns.com
North Dakota's revised smoking ban takes effect Dec. 6. It prohibits most indoor smoking and prohibits smoking within 20 feet of buildings. ComplianceSigns.com has developed a variety of no smoking signs to help assure compliance with the new law. - December 07, 2012 - Compliance Signs, Inc.
Manufacturer to Offer Refurb Program to Contractors and Department of Transportation for Arrow Boards and Message Boards
State and city level DOTs and contractors can refurb their old or broken message boards or arrow boards to extend budget and save money. - December 07, 2012 - K&K Systems, Inc
Law of Street Naming and Numbering Course Announced by Aligned Assets
In Central London on 29th January 2013, Aligned Assets are running a training course on the Law of Street Naming and Numbering. - December 05, 2012 - Aligned Assets
From West Point to Wall Street: Mischler Financial Group Adds Military Veteran and Former Merrill Lynch Exec to Senior Trading Desk Ranks
Institutional brokerage Mischler Financial Group (“Mischler”), the securities industry’s oldest and largest certified SDVBE (Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) announced today the appointment of Timothy Greene to the role of Director, Institutional Equity Sales/Trading. - December 04, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Wisconsin Publisher Releases Retired Homicide Detective's Book
Steven Spingola, a former Milwaukee Police Department homicide detective with a national reputation for excellence, releases his second book. - December 03, 2012 - Badger Wordsmith, LLC
Urrutia Consulting, NHA Advisors and TerraVerde Renewable Partners Form Strategic Alliance
TerraVerde Renewable Partners, Urrutia Consulting and NHA Advisors form alliance to provide energy management and solar advisory services to cities, counties and special districts. - November 29, 2012 - TerraVerde Renewable Partners
Service Level Management Solution for Government Cloud Now Available on UK Government’s Cloudstore
Anaeko’s ServiceClarity now offers government departments and agencies a cost effective method of maximising business benefit from the move to the cloud. - November 20, 2012 - Anaeko
Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin Congratulates Wesley Duncan on His Recent Election Victory for Nevada State Assembly, District 37
Congratulations from the Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd., to Republican Candidate Wesley Duncan on his November 2012 Election Victory for Nevada State Assembly, District 37. - November 14, 2012 - The Law Offices of Lee A. Drizin, Chtd.
DUECO, Inc. Provides Crews and Equipment to Support Hurricane Sandy Clean Up
Utility Trucks and Crew from DUECO and Utility Equipment Leasing Corporation Help Restore Power Along the East Coast. - November 13, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
London Borough of Harrow Wins the Overall Exemplar Award 2012
After a vote by over 300 delegates, the London Borough of Harrow has been announced the winner of the Overall Exemplar Award at the Everything Happens Somewhere conference - November 10, 2012 - GeoPlace
Capita Announces Details of Its 3rd National Payment by Results in Public Services Conference – Monday 26th November – Central London
Capita’s 3rd National Payment by Results in Public Services Conference focuses on the government’s commitment to extend outcome based service delivery schemes across the public sector by 2014. - November 10, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Wall Street Firm Steps Up to Plate on Veteran’s Day; Mischler Financial Group to Contribute November Profits to Wounded Warrior Project
Mischler Financial Group, Inc., the securities industry’s oldest and largest Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, has announced that it will be contributing 10% of the firm’s November profits to the Wounded Warrior Project; the leading non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and improving the circumstances of the thousands of men and women who risked their lives and became physically disabled while serving in our country’s Armed Forces. - November 09, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Federal Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Prevent Closure
The Law Offices of Barry Fischer files Federal Complaint on behalf of L.A.-based pot dispensary to prevent the DEA from using intimidation tactics and “arbitrary and capricious” conduct in efforts to close legalized medical marijuana dispensaries in California. Lawsuit asserts Federal Government’s “abuse of power.” - November 06, 2012 - The Law Offices of Barry Fischer
Bread and Roses Heritage Committee Releases New Festival Video
Release of the official video capturing the 2012 Bread and Roses Heritage Festival on Labor Day on the Lawrence Common. - November 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Scottsdale Weight Loss Center's New Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, Joins the Fight Against Obesity in Arizona
Arizona’s current obesity epidemic affects 24.7% of our population and is expected to hit 58.8% by 2030 according to the recent article released from Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). New Obesity Medicine Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, tells... - November 01, 2012 - Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, PLLC
ETS Partners with Virtual Bridges to Offer Cloud Desktop Services
DNACloud Desktop is designed to make use of enterprise grade technologies that can easily and cost effectively be deployed in any market segment from SMB to Enterprise to State/Local Government and Education institutions. - October 30, 2012 - Exceptional Technology Solutions, LLC
Winners of the 2012 GeoPlace Exemplar Awards Are Announced
After a highly competitive judging procedure, the 2012 Exemplar Awards for local authority service delivery have been announced. - October 27, 2012 - GeoPlace
Apex Chamber Board of Directors Endorses Wake Tech Facilities Bond
The Apex Chamber Board of Directors endorses the 2012 Wake Tech Facilities Bond and encourages voters to approve it on November 6th. - October 26, 2012 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Rita K. Hill Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rita K. Hill of Guymon, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government emergency services. About Rita K. Hill Ms. Hill has over 17 years experience in the field of emergency... - October 24, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rentricity Wins Cleantech Open Northeast Regional Competition and Advances to National Finals
Company is First New York-Based Firm to Compete in Final Round at 2012 Global Forum in San Jose, Calif. - October 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Weidlinger Engineer Mohammed Ettouney to Address DHS Resilient Buildings Workshop
Dr. Ettouney will discuss the capabilities of Integrated Rapid Visual Screening, a software tool he co-developed to assist facility stakeholders in making important decisions about hazard mitigation. - October 18, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Chicago Prime Steakhouse Welcomed Congressional Opponents, Walsh and Duckworth, for Small-Business Roundtables
Chicago Prime Steakhouse welcomed Illinois 8th Congressional Opponents Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth for separate rountables concerning the issues of small businesses and the hospitality industry. - October 18, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Fullerton, CA Hope International University Welcomes Community for Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
The annual Fullerton Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 19, will be held at Hope International University. - October 17, 2012 - Hope International University
Marlborough’s Downtown Recognized as a Cultural District
The official designation reaffirms the Massachusetts city’s movement toward expanding arts programs in the area. - October 15, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Jacksonville, FL Area Oct 12-13, 2012
Join Operation Kidsafe, the Clay County Sheriff's Department, the Justice Coalition and Garber Auto Mall for a free and fun child safety weekend. - October 04, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate
Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) Announces Michael A. Krafft's, Appointment to the Board of Directors with the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) and Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) Announces New Board Members, Shares New Strategic Outlook for 2013 - September 28, 2012 - M&A Media Group, LLC
Eugene Police Department Adds Video interview Technology
MediaSolv Solutions, Corp. selected to implement video interview solution for Eugene Oregon Police Department. - September 28, 2012 - MediaSolv Solutions, Corp.
Michigan School District Implements Dragonfly Solutions’ SEED Program to Create $6 Million in New Revenue and Energy Savings
Ypsilanti Public Schools signed a contract with Dragonfly Solutions to provide proprietary energy efficiency equipment throughouth the entire district with no money out of pocket through the SEED Program (School Energy Efficiency Development Program) which helps school find revenue rewards in energy efficiency projects and renewable energy projects by generating Clean Skies Certificates that are sold for the District in the Voluntary Energy Market. - September 26, 2012 - Dragonfly Solutions, Inc.
Capita's Housing Benefit in Scotland - Wednesday 5th December 2012, Edinburgh
Keynote: John Giblin, Housing Delivery Division, Department for Work and Pensions. The introduction of Universal Credit and direct payments from October 2013 will be the biggest change to the welfare system in over 60 years. Capita's 2nd National Housing Benefit in Scotland Conference comes at a crucial time to provide guidance on mitigating the risks of impending reform. - September 26, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Networking Group Available to Non-commissioned Officers Serving in State Defense Forces
A professional group has been created for Non-commissioned Officers serving in state defense forces. - September 24, 2012 - The State Defense Forces NCO Group