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GovBizConnect Launches Version 1.0; Tech Startup Works to Disrupt Government Contracting Process
Tech startup GovBizConnect, LLC released Version 1.0 of its online professional networking service. GovBizConnect is an online professional network for government contracting professionals. It enables users—both government contractors and employees—to build tailored profiles in order to... - September 27, 2015 - GovBizConnect
No Development Without Peace: Sustainable Development Goals Cite Peace as a Major Pillar
A historic moment for the world, the adoption of the revolutionary framework known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) marks a significant victory for the peacebuilding field—the first time the global community has acknowledged the link between peace and development in such a sweeping way. The SDGs address the reality that protracted conflicts prevented the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in many countries riven by war. - September 26, 2015 - Alliance for Peacebuilding
Capita Conferences’ Multi-Agency Information Sharing Conference Announced – 15th October, London
A One Day National Conference Multi-Agency Information Sharing Thursday 15th October 2015 – Central London Chaired by Stephen Curtis, Director, Centre for Excellence and Information Sharing About the conference: This Multi-Agency Information Sharing Conference is designed to equip delegates... - September 26, 2015 - Capita Conferences
myHRcounsel is Pleased to Announce a New Partnership with Avionte
An exciting new partnership between startup myHRcounsel and software provider Avionte. - September 25, 2015 - myHRcounsel
A-Z Bus Sales Wins Portion of AZNIGP Contract for Cutaway Buses
A-Z Bus Sales Wins a portion of the National Institute of Government Purchasing, Arizona Chapter Contract #ADSPO16-102777 for Cutaway Buses. The cutaway bus selected by A-Z Bus Sales is the Elkhart Coach Bus, a highly configurable shuttle bus. - September 23, 2015 - A-Z Bus Sales
Warrior to Cyber Warrior and Lunarline School of Cyber Security Unveil New Curriculum to Help US Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
Warrior to Cyber Warrior's new curriculum helps Veterans secure rewarding careers in the civilian cyber security world. - September 23, 2015 - Lunarline, Inc.
AFG Group Awarded 2-Year Construction Management Contract by GSA NCR Region
AFG Group, Inc. was recently awarded a 2-year construction management contract for CM support services to the Sidney Yates Exterior Restoration Project in Washington, DC. - September 19, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Connected Data and immixGroup to Deliver Private Cloud File Sync and Share (FSS) Solutions to Government Sector
Will Enable Local, State and Federal Institutions to Securely Sync, Access, Share and Protect Data, While Avoiding the Inherent Risks of Public Cloud Solutions - September 18, 2015 - Connected Data
Ronald Rafailov Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ronald Rafailov of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About Ronald Rafailov Mr. Rafailov has over 10 years experience in... - September 16, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
High Holy Day Call to Action: Rabbis Rally Congregants to Lobby for Aid to Syrian Refugees
On the eve of the Jewish New Year, more than 125 Reform rabbis across the U.S. and Canada will make a plea to the thousands of Jews observing Rosh Hashanah to call on political leaders to aid in the plight of the 11 million Syrian refugees fleeing the violence in their homeland -- the worst refugee... - September 12, 2015 - Temple Sinai
Veterans Party of America Nominates Bruce Walden for Alaskan State Senate
This week the VPA nominated Bruce Walden as the latest candidate to join their ranks. - September 12, 2015 - Veterans' Party of America
MYB Awarded Two New EEO Contracts
Last month, Mind Your Business Inc., (MYB), was awarded two new contracts to conduct Administrative Management Inquiries for Federal Government Agencies, and a contract to write Final Agency Decisions for a federal government agency. - September 11, 2015 - MYB
HHS, VA, Military Services, and Federal Agencies to Convene for 9th DoD/VA and Gov Health IT Summit, October 21 – 22, 2015 in Alexandria, VA.
On October 21 – 22, 2015, at The Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, VA, Defense Strategies Institute will bring together stakeholders across the U.S. Military, Government, Academic, and Private Sector Health IT community to discuss and debate some of the most challenging subjects involved in successfully enhancing a connected health ecosystem. - September 11, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Defense Strategies Institute Announces 3rd Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium
A Whole-of-Government Approach to Counter the Enduring IED Threat - September 11, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Novus Origo Receives the Interactive Media Council’s “Highest Honors” for Development of Veteran’s Web Based Self-Help Training Course
Novus Origo Veteran’s Web Based Self-Help Training has received the Interactive Media Council’s highest honor of “Best in Class” in three separate categories; Healthcare, Military, & Government. - September 08, 2015 - Novus Origo, LLC
World Suicide Prevention Day September 10th, 2015
The Love Sami Organization, dedicated to suicide prevention, advocacy and awareness, will be holding a candle light and lantern lighting memorial ceremony on Thursday, September 10th in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. - September 07, 2015 - Love Sami Organization
The Town of Arlington Enjoys Convenience with Modern Board Meeting Automation Technology
The Town of Arlington, MA is automating its agenda and meeting management to ease the Town’s meeting preparation and administration, through the convenience of NovusAGENDA, saving time and taxpayers’ money. Adam Kurowski, the Town’s Systems Analyst and Director of GIS, said the... - September 04, 2015 - Novusolutions
Controversial Invasive Aquatic Plant Species is Subject of New Mystery Thriller Novel
The State of California spent millions of dollars to eradicate it from its clogged waterways; it has been analyzed and studied for use as a biomass in renewable fuels; in 2013 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Federal Regulatory Announcement and adopted certain... - September 03, 2015 - T.L. Seacliff
James Harper Jr. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James Harper Jr. of Stafford, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government acquisition and contracting. About James Harper Jr. Mr. Harper has almost... - September 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Apex Companies Acquires ALTUS Environmental
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced that it has acquired ALTUS Environmental, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, based in Colorado, that provides environmental compliance, geologic, and professional... - September 02, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
SMI Group, Partnered with Visibility Magazine, Announces New Speaker from Hootsuite for Social Media Within the Defence and Military Sector Event This Autumn
SMi Group are delighted to announce a new speaker for the two day event which will gather a global audience of defence institutions and social media experts from around the globe this autumn. Merinda Peppard, EMEA Marketing Director from Hootsuite, will join the speaker line-up at the conference... - August 28, 2015 - topseos.com
Leading Experts Gather to Discuss the Use of Special Operations Forces as a Strategic Resource at DSI's SOF Symposium
DSI's SOF Symposium will take place October 26-27, 2015 in Alexandria, VA. The Symposium features leading experts focused on the use of special operations forces as a strategic national resource. The Symposium will feature plenary speakers as well as insightful panels. - August 27, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Offering Solutions to End Income Disparity, Inequality of Opportunity, and the Social Gap, YFOG is Now Available on Audible
Yield For Oncoming Greatness: Capping Capitalism, is now available as an audible book in addition to hardcover, paperback, and electronic formats. - August 21, 2015 - Thinking Hat Press
The Satirical Card Game, "Election," Arrives Just in Time to Mock the Madness of the 2016 Elections
A Mash Up of War and Poker, the Game Lets Players Win or Steal the Highest Office in the Land. - August 21, 2015 - The Election Game
SMi Reports: Rising Threat of UAVs in the European Airspace
SMi Group reports: Join leading UAS experts from OECD, SESAR Joint Undertaking, Eurousc, European Defence Agency and Danish Army Intelligence Centre at the Unmanned Aerial Systems conference taking place 19th – 20th November in London, UK. - August 18, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Veterans Party of America Names Party’s First Presidential Candidate
On Saturday evening under the shadow of Mount Rushmore the Veterans Party of America announced the names of their party's first Presidential and Vice President candidates for the 2016 elections. - August 17, 2015 - Veterans' Party of America
Veterans' Party of America Selects First Presidential Candidate
The formal announcement of the inaugural Presidential candidates for the Veterans Party of America will be made on August 15 2015, at 7:30 p.m. MST, in the shadow of Mt. Rushmore, with Party members in attendance. The candidate and running mate were chosen from a wide field of potential candidates... - August 14, 2015 - Veterans' Party of America
The Future of Indian Defence Equipment Procurement Unveiled This September in London
SMi Group reports: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS and Denchi Power are the latest to confirm their attendance for the upcoming masterclass on: How to do Business with the Indian Armed Forces this September. - August 14, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Dialing Innovations is Geared Up for Political Campaigns
Global telecommunications company Dialing Innovations releases one of the most innovative marketing and broadcast messaging service for political campaigns and voter engagement. - August 12, 2015 - Dialing Innovations
Global Transparency Report Lauds Azalina Othman Said Corruption Profile Amongst the Cleanest Politicians
Azalina Othman Said donation history points out hard work to improve Pengerang, Johor infrastructure and social assistance programs. - August 11, 2015 - Global Transparency Report
Global VSAT Forum to Chair the 2nd Annual MilSatCom Latin America in Brazil
SMi Group reports: Cristovam Nascimento, Brazil Correspondent Office, Global VSAT Forum, has been invited to chair MilSatCom Latin America 2015 and co-host the two panel discussions on "Regional Opportunities For SatCom Collaboration" and "How Will Future Military Operations Shape SatCom Requirements In The Future?" - August 07, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Lowry Solutions Announces Decision to Offer Honeywell Products under the Automatic Identification Technology V (AIT-V) Contract
Lowry Solutions, the leader in enterprise mobility solutions, is one of three companies awarded the AIT-V government contract by the U.S. Army Product Director, Automated Movement and Identification Solutions (PD-AMIS). Lowry Solutions is offering Honeywell products under the AIT-V contract. - August 05, 2015 - Lowry Solutions
Lowry Solutions is Offering Getac Rugged Tablets Under the Automatic Identification Technologies V (AIT-V) Government Contract
Lowry Solutions, the leader in enterprise mobility solutions, has partnered with Getac, a leading manufacturer of rugged computers, to offer rugged tablets under the AIT-V government contract. - August 01, 2015 - Lowry Solutions
VoDaVi Technologies, LLC is Awarded Bid for Information Technology Services Contract for the City of Lynn School Department, Lynn, MA.
VoDaVi Technologies, LLC, an industry leading provider of Voice, Data & Video Technology Solutions, announced that it has been awarded the Bid for Information Technology (IT) Services Contract for the for the City of Lynn School Department, Lynn, MA. VoDaVi Technologies provides IT services for Government and Educational Organizations, Municipalities, Non-Profits and Commercial Businesses ranging in size from small to enterprise. - July 29, 2015 - VoDaVi Technologies LLC
Green Party Presidential Candidate to Speak at Healthcare Justice March
Dr. Jill Stein will be among the speakers at the HJM rally on Aug. 1 on the National Mall. - July 24, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
AQT Solutions Introduces New Training System ATMS for Regulatory Compliance
AQT Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of an important new training area for ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) for Highway, Railroad, Marine, Air and general muliti-modal and dangerous goods transportation. ATMS is specifically engineered for manufacturing and transportation logistics providers. This latest version of ATMS ensures training and recordkeeping compliance for this industry. - July 22, 2015 - AQT Solutions, Inc.
YFOG, Offering America a Path to Economic Prosperity Through Social Justice, is Now Available to Libraries
"Yield For Oncoming Greatness: Capping Capitalism," is now available in hardcopy to educational institutions, libraries, bookstores, and on Amazon. - July 19, 2015 - Thinking Hat Press
Lutheran Services in America Represented the LSA Network at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging
On July 13, Lutheran Services in America (LSA) President and CEO Charlotte Haberaecker represented the LSA network at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA). This invitation only, once-a-decade forum took place at the White House, and brought together nearly 200 aging policy experts,... - July 17, 2015 - Lutheran Services in America
Capita Conferences Announce Upcoming Safeguarding Children Conference – 22 September, London
Safeguarding Children Tuesday 22nd September 2015 – Central London Attached half-day briefing: Safer Recruitment and Employment Practices Book both events and receive a 20% discount* Chaired by Javed Khan, Chief Executive, Barnardo's About the conference: Following the updated release of... - July 16, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Their Strengthening Integrity in the Police Conference – 21 September, London
Maintaining High Standards and Improving Integrity in the Police Monday 21st September 2015 – Central London Book by 27/07/15 to receive a 15% Early Bird Discount - Please use Discount Code EARLY* Chaired by Lord Carlile, Chair of London Policing Ethics Panel, Mayor’s Office for... - July 16, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Two New 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Grant Competitions Open Today
Partners of the Americas and NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced today the call for proposals for the seventh and eighth rounds of competitions of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants, which are open to higher education institutions (HEIs) throughout the... - July 15, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Advancing Cyber Security at DoD and DHS
Defense Strategies Institute is please to announce it will be hosting a senior leadership symposium to discuss critical cyber security issues within the federal government. The Symposium will take place August 4-5, 2015 in Alexandria, VA. - July 10, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Senior Military Leaders, DoD, Industry, and Academia to Convene for 4th Military Tactical Communications Summit
On Sept. 22- 23, 2015, at The Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, VA, Defense Strategies Institute will bring together stakeholders across the U.S. Military, Government, Academic, and Private Sector to discuss and debate some of the most challenging subjects involved in successfully bringing the network to the tactical edge. - July 09, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Voicebrook to Exhibit at Sunquest User Group
VoiceOver® speech recognition reporting solutions seamlessly integrated with CoPathPlus and PowerPath. - July 08, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
New Diversity Partner for Affirmative Action Obligations
Jobvertise.com and MinoritySuccess.us create Affirmative Action partnership. This official partnership brings more affordable tools to federal contractors in their outreach to minorities and women, as well as AAOs (affirmative action officer) to consider the low cost solutions for their compliance requirements. - July 07, 2015 - MSPG Inc.
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Vega ECM Solutions Win Global Awards for Excellence in Case Management
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was recognized by the industry’s business process standards body for excellence in implementing Adaptive Case Management solutions in government. At the Workflow Management Coalition (WfMC) annual awards ceremony for Excellence in Case... - June 26, 2015 - Intellective
Shirley A. Frazier Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Shirley A. Frazier of Glen Burnie, Maryland has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About Shirley A. Frazier Ms. Frazier has 25 years experience in the government field. She is the... - June 25, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Global LEAP, ClimateWorks, and CLASP Spearhead Groundbreaking Energy Access Program
Program to help organize and drive growth of off-grid renewable energy and appliance market - June 24, 2015 - CLASP
Polatis Introduces New Protection Services Switch (PSS) for Simple, Cost-Effective Wavelength and Fiber Services Protection
Polatis' new all-optical Protection Services Switch (PSS) enhances resilience of enterprise and service provider networks, with a performance-leading and cost-effective solution for protecting the fiber layer. - June 24, 2015 - Polatis Networks
Patent Award for Contexxia
Ez-XBRL Solutions announces the award of a USPTO patent for associating content in structured documents with corresponding unstructured documents. The technology is being used in the company's Contexxia product. - June 24, 2015 - Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc.