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Orlando Veterans Advocate Applauds Congresswoman’s Push for Timely Benefits During the Holidays
Veterans Advocate Frank Torres supports Rep. Kosmas's call to Defense Secretary to address delay in Stop Loss Pay, calls on other members of Congress to do the same. - December 24, 2009 - Frank Torres Strategies
Jason Gregory to Run for State Rep in Missouri's 27th District’s Special Election
Jason Gregory, an entrepreneur and health care executive has officially declared his candidacy for State Representative for Missouri's 27th district. Mr. Gregory is focused on creating jobs knowing that poverty is on the rise with a local unemployment rate above 8%. "I'm running for State Rep... - December 18, 2009 - Gregory for State Representative
Rock Church's Miles McPherson to Present Mayor Jerry Sanders with Completion of 100,000 Volunteer Hours to City of San Diego
On Friday, December 18, at 10 AM at the Jackie Robinson YMCA, Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church and Mayor Jerry Sanders will participate in a press conference regarding the completion of the Rock's 100,000 DO Something volunteer hours this year. Valued at more than $1.6 million*, these... - December 18, 2009 - Rock Church
Track Star AVLS Selected in Ulster County NY
Ulster County Executive Michael Hein announced that the Track Star AVLS system in place in the county will be expanded to all county vehicles. - December 09, 2009 - Track Star International, Inc.
Town of West Newbury Massachusetts Launches Webcasting Technology
First town in MA to use Granicus streaming media technology goes live and on-demand. - December 04, 2009 - Granicus, Inc.
New York City’s First ‘Zero Energy Building’ Coming to the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn
Designs for New York’s first sustainable zero-energy, live/work building are nearing completion, with ground-breaking scheduled for February and completion planned for summer 2010. This structure is expected to become a distinctive new addition to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. As defined... - December 03, 2009 - Redhook Green
CCRC to Host Legislative Forum Friday Morning for a Community Conversation on California's Children as Well as the Launch of Their Very Ambitious Literacy Campaign
State and City Elected Officials gather Friday for 20th Annual Legislative Forum. Child Care Resource Center hosts a community conversation with Legislators on the future of California’s children. - November 20, 2009 - child care resource center
SEBAC and Eagle Eye Publishers Announce Recipient of 2008-2009 Award for Excellence in Awarding Small Business Prime Contracts
The Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc. (SEBAC) and Eagle Eye Publishers, Inc. are pleased to announce the recipient of its Award for Excellence in Awarding Small Business Prime Contracts. This year’s recipient is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). SEBAC presents the... - November 18, 2009 - Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc.
Soldiers at Fort Hood Experience Betrayal of the Worse. "There Are Four Actions Organizations Can Take to Thwart Attacks," Advantage SCI, El Segundo, CA.
“Preparedness plans need to be bullet-proof and developed through “round- the- clock” education of threats - plots, methods, intentions, motivation, and capabilities,” says Elsa Lee, counterterrorism expert, author, and CEO of Advantage SCI (www.advantagesci.com), a national security services firm operating in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. - November 13, 2009 - Advantage SCI
FireGrantsHelp.com Assists Bristol (Oh.) Fire Department in Winning $2.2 Million Grant for Fire Station Construction
FireGrantsHelp.com helped the Bristol, Oh. Fire Department secure a $2.2 million grant for the construction of a new fire station. - October 31, 2009 - Praetorian Group
Want to Beat Graffiti? London Charity Has the Answer
Urban Eye strategy helps revive some of London’s most desolate streets. Community-led environmental design charity Urban Eye is spearheading a new campaign to revive London’s neglected streets, based around the discovery that graffiti can be beaten. - October 29, 2009 - Black Book Consultancy
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
Bayshore Solutions Recognized as Nominee for Governor's Diversification Award
Bayshore Solutions was a Nominee for the 2009 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards- Mega Market Governor’s Innovation Award and was presented with recognition at an event hosted by The Committee of One Hundred. - October 23, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Historic Whig National Committee Officially Returns to DC, Announces Two More Congressional Candidates
Initially founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the Modern Whig Party continues to build its national presence by announcing a new Whig National Committee and two new Congressional Candidates. - October 21, 2009 - Baldassari for Assembly 2009
VA Veterans Day Parade Set for Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The annual VA Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. This year’s parade theme is “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave,” honoring veterans who have fought in the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, also referred to as the Global War on... - October 17, 2009 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Thousands Expected to Attend October 17, 2009 Healthcare Reform Tea Party on Boston Common
What was initially expected to be a simple anti-Obama-care march on the Boston Common has grown to thousands of citizens interested in coming out to participate in the Healthcare Reform Tea Party. The event location has been confirmed as The Parkman Bandstand, The Boston Common, with guest speakers... - October 15, 2009 - GOPMOM.COM
Qualtrax, Inc. Welcomes New Customer: Southwest Louisiana Crime Lab
Qualtrax, Inc. recently welcomed Southwest Louisiana Crime Lab to its customer base. Southwest Louisiana Crime Lab is a regional crime lab located in Lake Charles, LA that serves five parishes, or counties, in its surrounding area. With over 30 years of experience, the lab specializes in control... - October 08, 2009 - Qualtrax, Inc.
Intelligent Office of Garden City is Now NCBA’s Newest Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) is proud to announce that Intelligent Office of Garden City is their Corporate Partner and Preferred Service Provider for virtual office solutions and remote receptionist services. - October 01, 2009 - Slightly Mad
Orlando Vet Turned Publicist Rallying for VA Benefits
Public affairs consultant/Veteran Frank Torres will be leading fellow vets in an effort to improve VA benefits in areas such as employment, health care, and education. - September 24, 2009 - Frank Torres Strategies
LSBL, Inc. (LogoSurfing.com) Completes CCR Registration
LogoSurfing.com takes steps to expand it's government customer base. - September 20, 2009 - LogoSurfing.com