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Homes for Heroes® Presents Dallas Police Department with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes, Inc. awards Chief David O. Brown and the officers of the Dallas Police Department their National Hero Spotlight Award and also donates $3,000 to the Dallas Police Association Crisis Intervention Program. The award presentation will take place September 22, 2016 at the Tower Club... - September 19, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Tennessee Funds Innovative Approach to Combating Diabetes and Obesity
REAL Certified Program Ensures Participating Eateries Offer Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Menu Items - September 19, 2016 - United States Healthful Food Council
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus
Italian Navy Give Full Support for SMi’s Naval Mission Systems Technology
SMi’s highly anticipated inaugural event Naval Mission Systems Technology will be taking place in Rome, Italy on the 14th- 15th November 2016. - September 14, 2016 - SAE Media Group
SMi’s New Masterclass Protecting the Blue Economy Through Maritime Surveillance Technologies is Now Open for Registration
SMi proudly presents their upcoming defence masterclass "Protecting the Blue Economy Through Maritime Surveillance Technologies" taking place on 6th December 2016 in London. - September 14, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Capita Conferences Announce Their Tackling Radicalisation Conference - 20th October, London
This national conference comes amid a number of high profile incidents across Europe, an increase in hate crimes being reported and a rise in the number of individuals referred to Channel. With the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 placing a duty on individuals to prevent people from being... - September 09, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Maximising Maritime Situational Awareness Capabilities for the Safety and Protection of International Waters
SMi reports: The agenda has been released and registration is now open for Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2017 which will take place on 30-31 January 2017 in Rome, Italy. - September 08, 2016 - SAE Media Group
NERETA Announces SourceLink as Team Strategic Planning Advisor for Upcoming Job Creation Summit
The Job Creation Summit Will Support Teams from Across the Country in Creating Regional Eco-systems to Support Entrepreneur and Business Growth. Successful job creation strategies invest in newer, small to medium-sized scalable companies, helping them optimize their business growth opportunities which drives them to hire more employees. - September 06, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Fight for Election Reform
“Rocky” Roque De La Fuente has launched a new presidential campaign. The former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination is continuing to run for that position but, this time, as an independent with multiple parties backing him. What makes his candidacy unique is that he is... - September 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Combating the Global & Homeland IED Threat Through Joint Operations
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the 4th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium, occurring on November 7-8, 2016. - September 02, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Innovative Capabilities Needed to Enhance SOF's Ability to Operate in Complex and Contested Environments
Synchronizing a Fully Integrated Special Operations Network - September 01, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
SolarCraft Completes Solar Panel Install at Marin Tennis Club - San Rafael Tennis Club Goes Solar and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 50.7 kW DC solar panel installation at the Marin Tennis Club in San Rafael, CA. The new system offsets their utility bill by 93%, and now powers the Club with clean, sustainable solar energy, saving them thousands in energy fees every year. - August 25, 2016 - SolarCraft
Network with Airbus, BAE Systems and Thales at SMi’s Naval Mission Systems Technology 2016
Airbus, BAE Systems and Thales will be amongst the attendees at Naval Mission Systems Technology which will be taking place in Rome, Italy on the 14th- 15th November. - August 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
PlantVax Contracted for Key Enzyme Production in Chemical Warfare Disclosure Sprays
PlantVax, Inc. has been contracted by a tier one US defense contractor as the primary supplier of Recombinant Human Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in support of a Program of Record chemical warfare disclosure spray. The disclosure spray is a first-of-its-kind plant derived enzyme-based sensor that... - August 23, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
Seginus Inc is Please to Introduce a New Part to their Inventory: Axial Roller Bearing FE151-300EH
The Axial Roller Bearing P/N FE151-300 is part of the UTC Aerospace Systems’ Screw/Jack, Assembly. - August 23, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Huckworthy and Boeing Sign Agreement to Enter Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program
Huckworthy has been accepted into the US DoD Mentor-Protégé Program, under which The Boeing Company will mentor Huckworthy in the further commercialization and improvement of its TRAVELLER line of Tactical Communications and technology solutions for government clients. - August 22, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
Academy Medical and Rennova Health, Inc. Partner to Strengthen Offering in Federally Funded Medical Facilities
Government partnership will expand access to Academy Medical’s product portfolio within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Indian Health Services (IHS) for patients and clinicians. - August 15, 2016 - Academy Medical
Rocky De La Fuente Wins Reform Party’s Presidential Nomination
The Reform Party has announced the selection of “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente as its 2016 presidential nominee. With origins rooted in the 1992 presidential campaign of Ross Perot, the Reform Party has a history of attracting and nominating political luminaries on both sides of the aisle,... - August 12, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Synchronizing a Fully Integrated Special Operations Network
5th Annual SOF Symposium occurring on October 11-12, 2016. - August 12, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Industry Leading Mobile First Payment Solutions Company Hires New CFO to Lead Expansion
Reno's leading mobile payment solution company Customer Engagement Technologies and their well known mobile-first payment solution 'PaySwag' is proud to announce that they've hired Former State Treasurer and Former Assemblyman Robert (Bob) L. Seale from Seale and Beers CPA's as their new Chief... - August 11, 2016 - Customer Engagement Technologies
Storage Made Easy Achieves G-CLOUD Supplier Status for the Fourth Time and Announces Large Government Customer Win
SME, the UK secure file sharing Fabric startup, has been accepted as a Crown Commercial Service (CCS) supplier on the UK Government G-Cloud initiative for the fourth time. - August 09, 2016 - Storage Made Easy
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente Calls Upon Congress to Address Zika Virus
The Zika virus has reached Florida while Congress remains in recess. One of that state’s Democratic candidates for United States Senate, “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, thinks that Congress should reconvene before the virus spreads further. “President Obama requested funds in... - August 05, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Operative Experience Expands Team to Drive Growth in the Government Sector
To prepare for growth and increasing market demand for their high-fidelity human patient simulators for surgical and pre-hospital education, Operative Experience, Inc. (OEI) has expanded its government business development team by adding Jared Akers as Executive Sales Manager, Government &... - August 04, 2016 - Operative Experience, Inc.
De La Fuente Continues to Surge in US Senate Race
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce held its Political Hob Nob event in the Florida Air Museum at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, last night. The event attracted 292 people and more than 25 candidates competing for a variety of offices. It's traditional straw poll added some excitement and surprises to end the evening. - August 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Frederick D. Bailey Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Frederick D. Bailey, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, has recently been recognized as a Top 10 Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Spanish Ministry of Defence Joins the Expert Speaker Line-Up at Naval Mission Systems Technology 2016
SMi Group reports (03.08.16, London, UK): Naval Mission Systems Technology will take place on the 14th-15th November 2016 in Rome, Italy. - August 03, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Brian Shepard of Richmond, Virginia Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Chief Executive Officer of UNOS Brian Shepard recognized for his commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
NATO Presents a Strategic Overview of Their Integrated Air Missile Defence This October
SMi reports: NATO Staff Officer for IAMD to speak at Air Missile Defence Technology 2016 this Autumn. - July 30, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Orders & Medals Society of America is Coming to Pittsburgh
The annual convention of the Orders & Medals Society of America is coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in about five weeks time. Commonly known as OMSA, members of the numismatic/ faleristic specialty group collect, research and preserve award medals of all kinds, military and civilian,... - July 28, 2016 - Orders & Medals Society of America
DocuPlus Establishes Ottawa Presence with Acquisition of RJM Backfile Conversion Services
DocuPlus, a leading provider of document management and litigation support solutions announces a strategic growth move with the acquisition of Ottawa based RJM Backfile Conversion Services. This acquisition will bring a unique range of technology based litigation support and document management... - July 27, 2016 - DocuPlus
“Rocky” Roque De La Fuente Comments on Wasserman Schultz Resignation from the DNC
On Sunday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) announced that she would resign from her leadership position as Democratic National Committee Chair at the end of the party's Convention in Philadelphia and reduce her Convention role to calling it to order and calling it to a close. However, by... - July 26, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
CAE Explores an Integrated Approach to Military Flight Training at MFT 2016
SMi reports (25.07.2016, London, UK): CAE Strategy and Business Development Manager joins speaker lineup for Military Flight Training 2016 this Autumn. - July 25, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Keith C. S. Siu Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Keith C. S. Siu of Honolulu, Hawaii has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2015 and 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the government field. About Keith C. S. Siu (See-You) Mr. Siu is the Courts... - July 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Casselberry Chamber Hosts Straw Vote with US Senate Race Headlining the Event
The Casselberry Chamber of Commerce held its 7th Political Hob Nob event last night at Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida. The event was attended by over 25 candidates for a variety of offices and 329 Seminole County voters who participated in the evening’s straw poll. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, who just entered the US Senate race at the end of June after competing in 46 Democratic Presidential primaries and caucuses, finished a strong third only 7 percent behind Murphy. - July 15, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend
The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus will be hosting a Candidate Forum at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church on Friday, July 15, 2016. The forum will begin at 11:15 AM with candidates for the Hillsborough County School Board District 5 and conclude at 4:30 PM with candidates for the Florida State House of Representatives District 63. - July 15, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Rust Bullet, LLC Announces Extended Distribution Deal with Thai Marine Protection
Rust Bullet, LLC Products Now Available in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. - July 14, 2016 - Rust Bullet, LLC
VeriPic Announces Support for the Force Protection Video Equipment LE50 Police Body Worn Camera
VeriPic, Inc., producers of the world leading Digital Evidence Management® brand software for the storage and protection of law enforcement digital data, announced today that its Evidence Storage Locker™ and Digital Evidence Manager® software systems are now fully integrated with... - July 13, 2016 - VeriPic, Inc.
Academy Medical Partnership with Acelity Strengthens Regenerative Medicine Offering to Federally Funded Medical Facilities
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Academy Medical, has forged a partnership with Acelity, a globally diversified wound care and regenerative medicine company, to distribute the company’s full line of regenerative medicine products including ALLODERM™ Regenerative Tissue Matrix and STRATTICE™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Indian Health Services (IHS) centers. - July 12, 2016 - Academy Medical
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Speak at Florida LGBTA Summer Conference
The Florida LGBT Democratic Caucus will hold its 2016 Summer Conference & Leadership Gala in Ft. Lauderdale on July 9th. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, Democratic candidate for US Senate, is schedule to speak along with DNC Chair, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. They will be joined by... - July 08, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
North Carolina State Epidemiologist Takes Office as President of National Public Health Council
Chief of the Epidemiology Section of the North Carolina Division of Public Health Dr. Megan Davies took office in June as the president of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). Dr. Davies has worked as an epidemiologist for over 18 years, first with the Centers for Disease... - July 08, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
New Dolls Look to Take Advantage of Tide Toward Political Incorrectness During Election Season
A new company is looking to make a unique and funny collectible a hot selling item during the 2016 election season. With no shortage of humor targeting the two major political parties as the elections approach, PIC Dolls has announced the availability of plush dolls that are far from politically... - July 06, 2016 - PIC Dolls Inc
Democratic US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend Temple Terrace 4th of July Event
Temple Terrace will be hosting its annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on Monday. The event’s Grand Marshall is Craig Latimer, Supervisor of Elections, and in keeping with that theme, current Democratic candidate for US Senate and former presidential candidate “Rocky” Roque De... - July 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Democratic US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend ‘Red Hot and Boom’
Altamonte Springs’ 21st annual Red Hot and Boom celebration will be held on July 3rd and 4th this year. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, a Democratic candidate for United States Senate, will be in attendance and is looking forward to the event. “As a first generation America, I... - July 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Orders & Medals Society of America Annual Convention in Pittsburgh, PA August 11-14, 2016
The annual convention of the Orders & Medals Society of America is coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in about five weeks time. Commonly known as OMSA, members of the numismatic/ faleristic specialty group collect, research and preserve award medals of all kinds, military and civilian,... - July 02, 2016 - Orders & Medals Society of America
Italian and German Navy Join Speaker Line Up for Naval Mission Systems Technology 2016
SMi Reports (2016.06.29, Rome, Italy): Registration is now open for Naval Mission Systems Technology conference, taking place in Rome this November. - July 01, 2016 - SAE Media Group
3 Way Studios with the People of Edo Hosts a "Private" Town Hall/Meet and Greet in Georgia
The People of Edo State Sends Their 2016 All Progressive Congress (APC) Government Candidate Flag Bearer Godwin Obaseki to Atlanta, GA for an “Invitational Only/Private” Town Hall Meeting/Meet and Greet. - June 30, 2016 - 3 Way Studios
Brazil Prepares the SGDC for Launch: Hear the Latest Update from the Brazilian Air Force at Global MilSatCom 2016
SMi Reports (2016.06.28, London, UK): The Brazilian Air Force will provide the latest update on the SGDC launch at SMi Group’s 18th annual Global MilSatCom, taking place in November 2016 in London. - June 30, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Thinking of Moving to Canada? Karmak Publications Author Reveals What Americans Need to Know about the U.S.'s Northern Neighbor.
As Canada Day approaches on July 1st, Canada and Justin Trudeau have a high profile on the world stage. Google Alerts reported a record number of searches for "move to Canada" since Super Tuesday. Canadian-American author Robert Martichenko can discuss what it was like to grow up in northern Canada, and offer helpful advice for Americans who are considering living in Canada. Martichenko is the award-winning author of "Drift and Hum." - June 29, 2016 - Karmack Publications LLC
Advancing Mission Effectiveness Through Enhanced Operational Energy Capabilities
The DoD continues to place emphasis on energy-efficient initiatives across Military and Government operation. DSI has designed a forum in order to promote conversation that seeks to advance military mobile power and renewable energy capabilities. - June 29, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Dominating Cyberspace Through Advanced Network Security and Capabilities
As the Cyber Domain expands, the US Government and private sector must enhance technology and expand operations to effectively operate and defend against threats in cyberspace. - June 28, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute