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BOLDplanning Announces Emergency Management Webinar Featuring Oregon’s First State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman
BOLDplanning Inc., the market frontrunner in emergency management consulting and online preparedness planning solutions, announced today its hosting of a free Emergency Management Thought Leader webinar featuring Oregon’s first State Resilience Officer, Mike Harryman. In this one-hour... - September 12, 2018 - BOLDplanning
Developing and Deploying Directed-Energy Systems to Meet National Security Needs at Directed Energy Symposium
DSI's 2nd Annual Directed Energy Symposium will provide a forum to discuss the efforts to develop and leverage DE technologies in support of U.S. national security needs and battlefield overmatch. The symposium will focus on Service and DoD DE roadmaps, DE’s role in National security and the future Force, R&D initiatives, acquisition and funding updates, and much more. - September 12, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Expands Electrolyte Additive Technologies Available for License
New additives enable increased lithium-ion cycle life, coulombic efficiency and thermal stability. - September 11, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles Colloquium – Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church – September 20, 2018. Open to the Public. Free Parking.
The PLATO Society of Los Angeles, a Domestic Nonprofit Organization, with 501(c)(3) status is excited to announce its September 2018 Colloquium: Secrets, Scandal and Shame: Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church presented by Dr. Kathleen McChesney, Author and former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI; September 20, 2018; Skirball Cultural Center; Address: 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 12:45 Coffee and Cookies, 1:30-3:00 Program. - September 11, 2018 - The PLATO Society of Los Angeles
New PAD Task Force Joins Lawmakers in Calling for Policies to Reduce Amputations for Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
PAD Task Force urges lawmakers to support establishment of intragovernmental workgroup on amputation reduction and oppose proposed Medicare cuts to PAD treatments. - September 06, 2018 - CardioVascular Coalition
Indiana Disability Task Force Aims to Improve the Military Waiver for Hoosier Veterans and Service Members
On Aug. 22, Jonathan Burlison, CEO of Bridges US, presented a white paper to the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Task Force on the topic of Military Waiver Slots. The task force seeks to create recommendations to ensure freedom, choices and quality of life for individuals with... - September 04, 2018 - Bridges US
SCPC Praises House Energy and Commerce Leaders’ Ongoing Query of PBM Drug Pricing Role
National LTC Pharmacy Group Thanks Reps. Greg Walden, Michael Burgess and Greg Harper for Issuing New Letters to Nation’s Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). - September 04, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Leading Compliance Organisations to Present at Defence Exports Conference in Two Weeks
SMi Group Reports: Leonardo, Deloitte, OCR, Pillsbury LLP, ZTE Corporation, Nexter, Rolls-Royce, L-3 Communications Integrated Systems to deliver briefings at the Defence Exports conference in two weeks. - September 04, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Catastrophic Wildfire and Toxic Smoke Evolved From Ecological Imbalance: Are DOI Secretary Zinke / USDA Secretary Purdue Ignoring Cost-Effective Wildfire Solution?
A significant drop in native species large-bodied herbivores in American forest and wildland landscapes is a proven factor in the evolution of catastrophic wildfire and toxic smoke. - August 30, 2018 - Wildhorse Ranch Productions
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at New Life Christian Center; Novato Church Goes Solar and Cuts Energy Expenses
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 111 kW DC solar system at New Life Christian Center in Novato, CA. The system is designed to offset close to 93% of their annual utility bills for the church and school facilities. New Life is reducing their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilizing energy expenses for decades to come. - August 28, 2018 - SolarCraft
XTIVIA Named One of 2018’s Most Promising Microsoft Solution Providers by CIOReview Magazine
XTIVIA’s Senior VP and General Manager Bernard Mustafa was interviewed by CIOReview magazine about XTIVIA as one of the top 20 Most Promising Microsoft Solution Providers 2018. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a cloud-first, mobile-first technology solution that makes cloud capabilities available to... - August 24, 2018 - XTIVIA, Inc.
GenTech Associates Named as an Inc. Magazine 5000 Honoree
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its 37th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies - the Inc. 5000; GenTech Associates, Inc. Ranks No. 2294 on the 2018 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 191 Percent - August 23, 2018 - GenTech Associates
Quest Diagnostics Sponsors NDASA 2019 Conference and Trade Show
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is pleased to announce that Quest Diagnostics has become a “Chairman’s Circle” Level Sponsor of the Association’s 2019 Conference and Trade Show, to be held March 26-29, 2019 at the Wyndham Hotel in San Antonio,... - August 21, 2018 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Cyber Institute Works with Governor’s Office on Proclamation for Women and Minorities in the Cyber Workforce
The Cyber Institute’s Center for Women and Minorities in the Cyber Workforce, received a Proclamation from Governor Hickenlooper's office proclaiming August 20th as Women and Minorities in the Cyber Workforce Day. Taylor Rodriguez Vance, Executive Director for the Center for Women and... - August 20, 2018 - Cyber Institute
Swedish Medical Center Physicians Demonstrate Telestroke Program for U.S. Senator Cory Gardner
Swedish Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center located in Englewood, Colorado, has access to over 50 telemedicine robots across the Rocky Mountain Region and Great Plains. - August 17, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
The ULA Applauds Australian Condemnation of the South African Government Race-Based Marginalization
The following is a statement by the United Liberty Alliance in response to the current state in South Africa and the NSW legislative council resolution. "In a groundbreaking motion passed in the NSW Legislative Council in Australia, the crimes perpetrated against minorities by South... - August 16, 2018 - United Liberty Alliance
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Host Next Active Shooter Preparedness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, IA
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues to host town hall meetings in congressional districts around the country with focus on raising awareness of active shooter threats and how to survive them. - August 14, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Rafael Interview with Zvi Yavin, Head of ISR Systems Released for the Airborne ISR 2018 Conference
SMi Reports: Zvi Yavin, ISR Systems, Head of ISR at Rafael interview has been released just a few months before the Airborne ISR conference. - August 11, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Enhancing the Coordination of Connected Health IT for Military & Government DSI’s DoD/VA & Gov Health IT Summit
Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) is pleased to announce the 15th DoD/VA & Gov Health IT Summit, occurring on October 10 & 11, 2018, and the Mary M Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, Virginia. - August 10, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Global Peace and Unity Rally Announced at National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018
A Global Peace and Unity Rally, https://www.UnityPeacePrayer.com, to create a climate of tolerance, inclusivity and kindness announced. The Rally will be held at the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding park areas on the National Mall in Washington, DC on September 2, 2018. Organizers expect thousands... - August 09, 2018 - Global Peace and Unity Rally
ODNI to Join Army, FBI, & DHS at Insider Threat Symposium
Leveraging technology & developing procedures to deter, detect, & mitigate insider threats at Defense Strategies Institute's Insider Threat Symposium. October 15 & 16, 2018 in Alexandria, VA. - August 08, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Katrina Foley Says No to Needle Exchange Near Schools
In one Southern California town, a Mayoral candidate is joining with other local leaders to stop a state agency from placing a needle exchange program near two elementary schools. - August 07, 2018 - Katrina Foley
Coastal Drug Testing Opens Cape Canaveral Office
Coastal Drug Testing is pleased to announce that it has opened a drug and alcohol testing center in Cape Canaveral, FL located at 102 Columbia Drive, Suite 106 Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 for employers and individuals needing a drug or alcohol test. Testing hours are 7:30am to 7:00pm Monday through... - August 06, 2018 - Coastal Drug Testing
Datum Government Solutions Announces Contract Award Supporting the 78th Air Base Wing at Warner Robins Air Force Base for Technology Managed Services
Datum Government Solutions will now be supporting the 78th Air Base Wings technology managed services under a new task order and provide them with proactive and premier technological support enabling the center to enhance their warfighter capabilities. - August 02, 2018 - Datum Government Solutions
SkyePoint Decisions Achieves ISO 27001 Information Security Certification
SkyePoint Decisions, Inc. (SkyePoint), a leading Cybersecurity and IT Engineering Solutions provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, has demonstrated its commitment to information security by achieving certification to the rigorous ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Standard. This... - August 01, 2018 - SkyePoint Decisions, Inc.
IDMERIT Now Offering Global Business Verification
Companies can now verify and retrieve data intelligence on businesses to secure their B-to-B interactions. - August 01, 2018 - IDMERIT
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Provision in New Proposed Medicare Rule
New rule would reduce spending for Medicare patients and the federal government by more than $760 million. - July 31, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Earthwalk-USA Says Q is the Talk of the Internet
Twitter and Facebook are talking about Qanon (@qanon) and everyone is speculating on Q's identity. Some of those who are part of the Qanon groups, such as QAnon Great Awakening on Facebook, believe the possibility that JFK Jr. is alive and is Q. - July 30, 2018 - Earthwalk-USA
LTC Pharmacy Group Applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee Initiative to Review PBM Mergers
SCPC Thanks U.S. Reps Greg Walden (R-OR), Gregg Harper (R-MS), Michael Burgess (R-TX). - July 30, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Former Intelligence Community Inspector General I. Charles McCullough, III Joins Compass Rose Legal Group as Partner
I. Charles McCullough III, former Intelligence Community Inspector General appointed by President Barack Obama, has joined Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC as Partner. This is a significant milestone for the firm, now one of the premiere boutique security clearance, federal employment, and national... - July 30, 2018 - Compass Rose Legal Group, PLLC
Global4PL’s CEO Sergio Retamal Profiled on the Cover of Insights Success Magazine
Global4PL is pleased to announce that its President and CEO of Global4PL, Sergio Retamal, continues to be recognized as a leader in the supply chain and information technology industry. “I’m honored to be recognized among the amazing group of leaders who continue to help American... - July 30, 2018 - Global4PL
Meadows Bank Ranks #1 in Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Lending
Meadows Bank announced that it was ranked #1 in Nevada by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for 504 lending as of the end of the 3rd quarter of SBA’s fiscal year and #2 in Nevada for 7(a) lending for the same time period. - July 26, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Royal Navy, US Navy, DSA, Swedish Armed Forces, Royal Australian Navy, US Marine Corps to Showcase Maritime Safety Priorities This October in London
SMi Group Reports: The Defence Safety Conference will have a dedicated focus on Maritime safety. - July 26, 2018 - SAE Media Group
NGA Efforts to Drive Innovation by Partnering with Industry to Advance GEOINT Capabilities for Increased Effectiveness
Geospatial Intelligence continues to remain a crucial factor in military and government decision-making. DSI seeks to foster a conversation that will expound upon solutions to common challenges faced by agencies and organization that use GEOINT data at the GEOINT & Open Source Analytics Summit. This summit, to be held on September 18-19, 2018, will bring together attendees for two days of discussion revolving around the theme of "Advancing GEOINT Capability through Open Source Integration." - July 26, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
SHPSA-650A103F08, a +/-650V, 1,000 Amps Solid State Switching Apparatus (SHPSA) for Various Power Tests Delivered to MET Laboratories, Inc. Santa Clara, CA USA
On June 30, 2018, Electronic Design & Research shipped out a more powerful SHPSA that generates up to 2,500 Amps /650V or 300kW (average) and 1.6MW pulses, assembled in a 19"W x 39"L x 72"H rack cabinet. A controller configures several SPST-NO switches as a single SPCO switch. A discharging capacitor array (SDCA-08) or V-battery is capable of discharging 2,500 Amps in 200ns and less. - July 25, 2018 - Electronic Design & Research
Nasrin Sheykhi: "Alien of Extraordinary Ability - The EB-1A Tour:" Iranian Caricaturist Will Debut Latest Artworks in Premier US Exhibition in New York
The Artist's Reception will be held Tuesday, July 24th at NoMo SoHo in lower Manhattan at 9 Crosby Street, from 6:30pm-9:30pm and NoMo SoHo will host a follow-on event on Saturday evening, July 28, 2018. - July 24, 2018 - Stevens Art Management
MITA Urges Congress to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
Device Tax Costs U.S. Jobs and Slows the Pace of Innovation, Delaying Patient Access to the Next Generation of Life-Savings Technologies and Treatments - July 23, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Defense Strategies Institute Presents: 5th Cyber Operations for National Defense Symposium
DSI is pleased to announce the 5th iteration of their Cyber Operations for National Defense Symposium. The event will take place at the American Institute of Architects National Headquarters in Washington, DC on September 25th & 26th, 2018. - July 23, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute
Southern Utah University Solving the Retention Puzzle
With declining student retention rates climbing across the country, Southern Utah University has created a unique and innovative approach to stop the decline and actually increase retention numbers. In just two years, from 2015-2017, the University went from a stagnant 64% retention rate to 71%, a record high for the institution. - July 20, 2018 - Southern Utah University
Steve Eckhardt Earns NAR’s Military Relocation Professional Certification
Steve Eckhardt, the broker for Cornerstone Properties International, has been awarded the nationally recognized Military Relocation Professional Certification. The National Association of Realtors® awards the MRP certification to Realtors® who help military personnel, veterans and their families find housing that lets them make the best use of their benefits and serves the unique needs of military life. Steve specializes in permanent change of station (PCS) to MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL. - July 19, 2018 - Cornerstone Properties International
Killeen Business Leader Completes Specialized Training to Build Better Workplaces
Wiley welcomes Topsarge Business Solutions of Killeen, TX to the Authorized Partner network of talented trainers, consultants, facilitators, and coaches who bring Everything DiSC® to organizations worldwide. As an Authorized Partner, Topsarge Business helps clients improve workplace relationships and achieve organizational effectiveness with proven workplace solutions. - July 19, 2018 - Topsarge Business Solutions LLC
Innovation and Value Initiative Responds to HHS’ Blueprint Saying Lowering Healthcare Costs Requires Improving Value Assessment
IVI Says Moving Beyond Cost Effectiveness by Evaluating Treatments Based on Unique Patient Characteristics and Preferences is Imperative - July 17, 2018 - Innovation and Value Initiative
The Association of Legal Administrators Joins the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium
The Association of Legal Administrators is the first membership association to become part of the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium (GLBC), joining more than 30 large companies, law firms, software companies and universities. The GLBC exists to develop standards that govern the use of blockchain... - July 17, 2018 - Association of Legal Administrators
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Offers Support for Site Neutral Policy in a Letter to HHS Secretary Azar
The letter commends site neutral payment provision in President Trump’s American Patients First blueprint and urges the administration to expand site neutral payments in order to increase competition, preserve patient choice, and reduce healthcare costs. - July 16, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Local Pastor/Music Producer Initiates a Petition for New Legislation to Protect Unwitting Online American Shoppers After Alleged Amazon.com Purchase
Tyrone Holmes of BBE NYC says, “Updated laws are needed to protect American consumers from such negligence, fraud, misuse of power, corporate irresponsibility, and other such harmful acts which should now be looked at and drafted into new legislation by the US Congress as a law.” After... - July 13, 2018 - BBE NYC
Government Learning Technology Symposium Extends Call for Papers - FGDLA Invites Federal Government Learning Professionals to Present
Government Learning Technology Symposium Extends Call for Papers to July 13th. FGDLA invites federal government learning professionals to present at GLTS. - July 13, 2018 - Elearning! Magazine
Angela M. Bell Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Angela M. Bell of Chicago, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About Angela M. Bell Angela Bell is a Clerk at the Circuit Court which is... - July 11, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Datum Software™ Announces Re-Brand and New Website Launch for Datum Government Solutions™
Datum Software, a global leader in enterprise architecture, SOA, Application Optimizations, along with Project and Program management, announces today it’s re-brand and new website launch of the Government Solutions branch. This shift in Datum’s strategic initiative comes from a need... - July 10, 2018 - Datum Government Solutions
Dallas Design Entrepreneur to Visit El Salvador This July to Educate Designers on Entrepreneurship & Foster New Business Collaboration
The U.S. Department of State has selected Dallas-based designer and entrepreneur Steven Kinder as one of 45 leaders sponsored to implement entrepreneurial and community development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Reciprocal Exchange Program during 2018. - July 09, 2018 - Good Coworking LLC
MITA Calls for Special Consideration for Medical Imaging Devices and Components Covered by China Tariffs
Timely and Robust Exemption Process Needed to Prevent $138 Million Loss - July 07, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance