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Hailsham Town Council Offers Part-Refunds on Senior Railcards
Hailsham senior citizens are entitled to claim a subsidy against their Senior Rail Card. If you are of retirement age and live within the Hailsham Parish, Hailsham Town Council will refund 75% of the cost of your valid Railcard. - June 05, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Hailsham Mayor to Attend RAFA Hailsham Branch 25th Anniversary Celebrations
The Hailsham Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) will host its 25th Anniversary Party on Wednesday 16th June at the Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage Lane. - June 05, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Comcast Launches The Window Channel On Demand in Washington State
The Window Channel's original HD ambient, scenic video are now offered free-of-charge to Comcast subscribers in Washington state. The Window Channel's programs run uninterrupted and commercial-free, providing a calming and composed ambient background that helps viewers relax and escape from the clutter of daily life. - June 02, 2010 - The Window Channel
Rentricity Launches Innovative Energy Recovery Program for New York Water Utilities
NYSERDA-funded Company to Utilize Untapped Renewable Resource to Generate Clean Energy - June 01, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Turner | BE&K | Davis Joint Venture Team Spend $27 Million with Small Businesses on NASCAR Hall of Fame Project
Joint venture partners Turner Construction Company, BE&K Building Group and Walter B. Davis, a minority owned firm, surpassed the City of Charlotte’s Small Business Opportunity Program utilization goal set for the high profile NASCAR Hall of Fame, Convention Center Expansion and Parking... - May 27, 2010 - Lil Associates II Inc.
WT Cox Subscriptions Forms Strategic Partnership with the State Library of Kansas, Making “Journal Finder” Available to Member Libraries
Relationship provides member libraries opportunity to enhance electronic content and access throughout the State of Kansas. - May 26, 2010 - WT Cox Subscriptions
Innovative Gas Vapor Mitigation Systems for Protection Against Vapor Intrusion in Brownfield Redevelopment Projects
CETCO announces the availability of an innovative multi-system Gas Vapor Mitigation program. With vapor intrusion becoming more of a significant environmental issue for regulators, industry leaders, and concerned residents nationwide, CETCO has developed, with the support of their world-class research and development team, a multi-system approach that provides four customized solutions for mitigating gas vapors generated from a wide variety of contaminants. - May 24, 2010 - CETCO
New Mayor of Hailsham Elected
Councillor Robin Kempe was elected Mayor of Hailsham and Chairman for 2010/11 at the Town Council’s Annual Meeting on Monday 17th May. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Greenspoon Marder Growth Spurt Spurs New Lines of Business
Greenspoon Marder, a full-service business law firm, has opened two new practice areas and expanded three others, with the recent hiring of five new attorneys. The Florida-based firm now offers International Tax services, to complement its domestic practice, and Public Insurance Adjusting, to... - May 18, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Radon Mitigation Ann Arbor: Hotline for Michigan Remediation, Abatement, Testing, Reduction, Abatement & Removal Systems Offered by Air Quality Control Inc.
Recent studies have concluded that homes in Southeast Michigan have radon levels that are 15% higher than the National average. Air Quality Control, Ann Arbor Michigan's leading installer of radon reduction systems, recommends that all homes be tested for radon gas. For more information about... - May 17, 2010 - Ann Arbor Radon Mitigation - Michigan Radon Remediation
Greenspoon Marder Attorney Receives President’s Call to Service Award
William Berger, senior partner, co-chair of the litigation department and managing partner of the West Palm Beach offices at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., was presented with the President’s Call to Service Award, the highest honor awarded by the office of the President of the United States for... - May 12, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Paladino Launches First Ads of New York Governors Race
Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino's campaign for Governor of New York was the first to hit the airwaves on Monday, when television and radio ads hit the airwaves. The TV ad features Paladino talking straight to the people, while the radio spot reprises the candidate's now familiar "Mad as... - May 12, 2010 - Paladino For The People
Joint Meeting Between Local Twinning Associations in East Sussex Held at Hailsham Town Council Offices
A recent joint meeting between local twinning associations in East Sussex has highlighted the need for greater liaison and support for the associations. - May 12, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Solar Lender Warns Government Leaders - Arizona Solar Industry May be in Peril
Sunset of federal incentives, increasing equipment costs, falling utility incentive, and regulatory barriers are cause for concern. - May 09, 2010 - Capital Group, Ltd.
Hailsham Town Council Grants 2010/2011
Local community groups and voluntary organisations across Hailsham are set to benefit from £9,000 worth of grants after recommendations from the Finance, Policy & Resources Estimates Sub-Committee were ratified by Hailsham Town Council. These grants form part of the 2010/11 Community Grant Scheme. - May 07, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Town Council Celebrates Three Years of CRB Umbrella Service
A service set up by Hailsham Town Council to check the suitability of potential employees, volunteers and people working with children or vulnerable adults, has helped local companies and voluntary organisations for three years now. - May 07, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Arizona Rapper from MTV Creates a Controversial Immigration Anthem Via The Traveling Poet Project
A white artist who was born in the Middle East makes a song about the Hispanic community. - May 05, 2010 - Traveling Poet Project
New Recycling Mural Displays in Hailsham Town Centre
New mural displays at the Vicarage Field car park recycling site have now been installed, replacing the existing weather-damaged murals produced almost two years ago. - May 01, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Duke Ellington Center’s Free Concert Encourages Music and Arts in Public Schools
Proudly wearing special Duke Ellington “Messengers of Harmony” buttons, hundreds of school children gathered around the Duke Ellington Statue this afternoon, at the northeast corner of Central Park, for a free Duke Ellington Day Concert hosted by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts. - April 30, 2010 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
LoganBritton Opens Austin Texas Office
LoganBritton, a preferred technology consulting vendor for the State of Texas recently opened an office in Austin to address rapidly growing needs at the state capital and beyond. - April 30, 2010 - LoganBritton, Inc.
Krysztoforski Announces Voter Outreach Program
Taking advantage of multiple media venues, Joseph Krysztoforski, Candidate for House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th Congressional District unveils his Voter Outreach Program. - April 27, 2010 - JTK for Congress
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York City based renewable energy company, is completing a feasibility assessment of an energy recovery installation at several North Wales Water Authority sites in Pennsylvania. Rentricity’s Flow-to-Wire systems transform excess energy contained in high pressure zones into a new source of "green" electricity. - April 22, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
Increased Foliage for Hailsham Country Park
Volunteers are set to plant additional trees at the Hailsham Country Park later this month, as part of this year’s Hailsham In Bloom campaign. - April 17, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Additional Floral Displays for Hailsham Town Centre
Hailsham town centre has been filled with colour thanks to the Town Council’s Hailsham In Bloom Committee, who have installed an array of spring flower displays in response to recommendations made by competition judges following their visit to Hailsham last July. - April 11, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
The Officers and Directors of the Mastic Beach Property Owners Association Voted to Proceed with an Article 78 Against the Town of Brookhaven
The Officers and Directors of the MBPOA voted to proceed with an Article 78 against the Town of Brookhaven regarding the validity of the petition and all supporting documents for the proposed Incorporation of the Village of Mastic Beach. They were joined in the Article 78 by several residents of... - April 07, 2010 - Mastic Beach Property Owners Association
Mayor of Hailsham Extends Invitation to Annual Town Meeting
Hailsham Town Council would like to invite members of the public and local organisations to attend this year’s Annual Town Meeting which takes place on Wednesday 21st April from 7.30pm at the Hailsham Community Hall, Vicarage Lane. - April 02, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Leadership Triangle Announces March Regional Class on Government Connection
The board of directors of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that the organization’s regional class on March 31 will focus on a timely topic: balancing the state’s approximately $20 billion budget. The class is part of the Government Connection program... - April 01, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
New Pennsylvania Municipalities Start Selling On-Line
Several new Pennsylvania municipalities have started selling their surplus and no longer needed items on www.municibid.com. - March 23, 2010 - municibid.com, LLC
City of San Marcos Selects NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM
NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense MDM is selected by the City of San Marcos, TX. MeterSense will manage the information from the City's smart meters, filling gaps and elevating data quality before presenting energy usage information for customers to view via web portal. MeterSense is now the fastest growing MDM in the mid-size utility market. - March 18, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
Outlier Planning Awarded Contract with the City of Sebastian
The Sebastian City Council has awarded Outlier Planning a contract to prepare the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of its comprehensive plan, and to prepare a new Economic Development Element to the comprehensive plan. - March 14, 2010 - Outlier Planning
Statement of MWH in Response to News Coverage of the OIG Draft Report
Earlier this week, a draft report of the Office of Inspector General Review of the City of New Orleans Professional Services Contract with MWH Americas, was released to the press prematurely, prior to MWH having the opportunity to respond. The early release of this draft report has produced... - March 13, 2010 - MWH Global
Jeremy Fritschy of SGIS Named 2010 Colorado Springs Rising Star
SGIS Business Development Manager Jeremy Fritschy has been named among the 2010 Rising Stars by the Colorado Springs Business Journal. This award honors rising stars in the Colorado Springs area under the age of 40 for their professional accomplishments and community involvement. Fritschy was... - March 13, 2010 - SGIS
Dr. Salvino Calls on Mitchell to Vote No on ObamaCare Until CBO Cost Estimate Revealed
Dr. Chris Salvino called on Harry Mitchell to reverse course and vote No on the Obama Pelosi health plan until he at least knows how much it will cost the American people. - March 09, 2010 - Dr. Chris for Congress
Hailsham Town Council Enters Country Park Into Regional Awards for Second Year Running
The Hailsham Country Park has been entered into the Best Public Park regional South & South East in Bloom competition for the second consecutive year. - March 08, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Easton, MA Sells Hog On-Line
Easton, MA starts using municbid.com to sell goods on-line, most recently a Harley Davidson. - March 03, 2010 - municibid.com, LLC
New Veterans Homeless Shelter to Open in Inverness Florida
A new 17 bed homeless Veterans Shelter will open in Inverness Florida on March 1st 2010. The Nation's Veterans deserve the best care and help available. Citrus County is located centrally , and will serve the five County area. - February 28, 2010 - Mission in Citrus Inc
Verafirma Challenges San Mateo County’s Decision to Reject Electronic Signatures on Initiative Petitions - New Technology Could Boost Grassroots Democracy in California
Verafirma' response to the rejection of electronic initiative signatures by San Mateo County - February 23, 2010 - Verafirma
GOP Congressional Candidate Dr. Chris Salvino Appointed to State Trauma Advisory Board
Today, the Dr. Chris Salvino for Congress campaign announced that Dr. Salvino was appointed to serve on the Arizona State Trauma Advisory Board, which is a part of the Department of Health Services. - February 18, 2010 - Dr. Chris for Congress
OSDBU Procurement Conference, April 21, 2010 in Chantilly, Virginia
Meet with Government agents to learn how your business can add the Federal Marketplace to your customer. - February 17, 2010 - Government Commerce Group
Danvers, MA Builds Out the Smart Grid with NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense
Danvers, MA has selected NorthStar Utilities Solutions' MeterSense meter data management software as part of their Smart Grid Investment Grant. Danvers team will leverage MeterSense's meter data management capabilities to import, validate and analyze electric and water/sewer grid data, and deliver timely and accurate billing information to its Customer Information System. - February 11, 2010 - NorthStar Utilities Solutions
West Chester, PA Signs Deal with municibid.com
West Chester, Pa brings sales of their surplus goods online with with municibid.com. - February 08, 2010 - municibid.com, LLC
Delaware County Goes Online with municibid.com
Delaware County, PA recently signed up for municibid.com auction services to sell their surplus and no longer needed equipment, which will increase their non-tax revenues. - February 08, 2010 - municibid.com, LLC
Award-Winning Lyonia Environmental Center at the Deltona Regional Library Complex Designed by Zev Cohen & Associates
The County of Volusia and the City of Deltona were awarded the Sustainability Award by the Florida Planning & Zoning Association, Surfcoast Chapter for the Lyonia Environmental Center at the Deltona Regional Library Complex. Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc. along with Rood & Zwick Architects designed this project as a “Green” site so it will receive a “LEED” Certificate. - January 30, 2010 - Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc.
Central Hudson Propane Plant Utilizes New Thermablok Aerogel® Insulation, Saving Money and Surpassing Government Regulated Fire Codes
Faced with a failing fire protection system at eight, 30,000-gallon above-ground propane storage tanks, Central Hudson engineers have designed a new system using Thermablok aerogel insulating material to restore safety features to the tanks that actually surpass the National Fire Protection... - January 20, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Service Disabled Veteran (SDVOSB) Starts Medical Construction Company in Dallas
Two US Army veterans form combine talent to form Clarity Government Services that provide Medical Construction Services to both the commercial and government sector. Understanding the unique challenges of medical building construction, Clarity Government Services becomes a strategic growth opportunity. The principles bring unsurpassed knowledge gained while serving a combined 33 years in the US Army. Clarity Government Services is listed in the CCR, VetBiZ, on Tweeter, Linkedin, and FaceBook - January 13, 2010 - Clarity Government Services
Local Non-Profit Agency Opens New Office in Yorkville Area, Demand Remains High for Foreclosure-Prevention and Foreclosure-Intervention Services
Federally funded credit-counseling programs help consumers avoid foreclosure and stay in homes. - January 10, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Bill Connor Receives South Carolina Upstate Tea Party Endorsement
Tea Party Movement backing Afghan Vet Lt Col Bill Connor for Lt. Governor. Endorsements rolling including Tea Party, FairTax and 15 GOP chairs in SC. - January 08, 2010 - Bill Connor for SC Lt Governor
Outlier Planning Launches with New Approach to Planning Consulting in Florida
Outlier Planning launches today in a bid to become a new model for how urban planning consultants in Florida conduct business. The new firm is based on five principles – accountability, true collaboration, efficiency, cutting edge and synergistic improvement – that firm Principal... - January 07, 2010 - Outlier Planning
Venice Florida Realtor Helps Charities
Realtor® Wayne Welsh, P.A. announced that the “Welsh Team” has donated $50,000. in personal commissions to charity resulting from the sale of Venice Florida real estate. The Welsh Team donates 10% of their personal commission to charity after every sale. They are unique in that... - January 04, 2010 - Gulf Shores Realty
NH Economy's Facebook Fan Page: Three "No Bull" Reasons to Become a Fan
In response to the rapidly increasing numbers of Facebook users in New Hampshire, the state's Division of Economic Development (DED) is offering three solid reasons why it's in the best interests of professionals and residents alike to become Fans of NH Economy's "No Bull" Fan Page at http://facebook.com/NoBullBusiness. - December 31, 2009 - NH Division of Economic Development