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AFG Group Awarded Major HHS Lease Consolidation Project by GSA
AFG’ Group is awarded the company's third major Washington DC based Federal lease consolidation project in recent years. - March 21, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
URQUi™ Recognized as an Ambassador for Privacy by Design™
URQUi Your Key is a secure SaaS password alternative. URQUi eliminates storing static passwords on servers: users needn’t remember passwords. Using URQUi a free app individuals control their privacy, secure their online presence and protect themselves from identity theft. User-centric URQUi embodies Privacy by Design. A Privacy Focus makes URQUi unique. URQUi does not require users to buy hardware. URQUi keys cannot guessed, stolen or reused. URQUi doesn’t store user information on any server. - March 17, 2014 - Kinesis Identity Security Systems
U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and OSD Leaders in Unmanned Systems to Convene in 2 Weeks at Town Hall Summit in Alexandria, VA
With the newly released FY '14 Budget and the "DoD Unmanned Systems Roadmap," Senior Leaders from within OSD, Army, Navy, and Air Force will join members from academia and industry in a Town Hall forum March 25 -26, 2014 in Alexandria, VA, hosted by DSI, to discuss the next mission critical needs, and steps in the evolution of the use of unmanned systems. - March 13, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute
Mobile Awareness Announces First MobileTRAQ Hardware Upgrade: Obstacle Detection Backing System
Mobile Awareness, LLC, announces first MobileTRAQ™ Vue feature upgrade by integrating the SenseStat® Obstacle Detection Backing Sensor System. - March 12, 2014 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
NAPW’s VIP Woman of the Year Was a Possible Candidate for President of the United States in 2012
Rayna M. Gangi, the National Association of Professional Women’s newest Woman of the Year, once tested the waters to become the first woman to head the most powerful office on earth. - March 11, 2014 - Empowerment, LLC
Black Mondays: Worst Decisions of the Supreme Court (4th Edition)
Inprint Books announced the publication of the revised and significantly updated "Black Mondays: Worst Decisions of the Supreme Court (Fourth Edition)" by Joel D. Joseph. Justice Thurgood Marshall wrote the foreword for the first edition and it is included in this edition as well. - March 05, 2014 - Inprint Books
All Points Logistics Recognized by Avaya Government Solutions as a 2013 Top New Partner of the Year
All Points announced it has been recognized by Avaya Government Solutions as a 2013 Top New Partner of the Year based on 2013 sales, revenue growth, and new customer acquisition in the federal government marketplace. All Points was honored during the recent Avaya Government Solutions Partner... - March 05, 2014 - All Points Logistics LLC
8th Annual Postdoc Conference and Career Fair Connects Nation's Brightest STEM Talent with Local Companies
The annually held Postdoc Conference and Career Fair will be held on April 24, 2014, at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center in Rockville, Maryland. The Postdoc Conference and Career Fair will offer upwards of 500 postdoctoral fellows in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields the opportunity to meet with STEM talent-seeking companies in the Greater D.C. Metro area. - March 04, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
SolarCraft Expands Solar for Labcon - World Leader in Eco-Friendly Plastics Increases Solar Production
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 73.2 kW solar electric expansion at Labcon in Petaluma, CA, the industry leader in sustainable plastic labware. The 73.2 kW addition combined with the existing 800 kW system brings Labcon’s annual solar production to 1.3 million Kilowatt hours. - February 27, 2014 - SolarCraft
JFC & Associates Appoints Adam Watson as Sr. Consultant
John Connell CEO of JFC & Associates appoints Mr. Adam Watson as Sr. Consultant. JFC & Associates have been in the EAM business since 2001 providing value to their EAM clients. JFC has also been an IBM business partner since 2005. With the main office in Boston, today JFC is regarded as one of the pre-eminent services corporations within the EAM Service discipline. - February 21, 2014 - JFC & Associates
Astute Networks to Feature ViSX All-Flash Storage Appliance at Ft Belvoir Expo
Defense and Civilian IT Professionals, Procurement Representatives and Acquisition Personnel to See Firsthand How VISX Meets Need for Fast, Accurate and Secure Data Access. - February 21, 2014 - Astute Networks
Royal Embroider Commissioned to Design and Embroider the Magna Carta for Its 800th Anniversary
Rhoda Nevins, runs Soft Impressions and is a member of the Royal School of Needlework, has been commissioned to design and embroider a ten panel tapestry to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. The year of celebration, which starts at Easter will culminate next June with... - February 20, 2014 - SoftImpressions
Carolyn A. Cohee Selected as One of Only 50 Round Table Members by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carolyn A. Cohee, of Milford, Delaware, has been recognized as a Round Table Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Government. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Book Takes Fresh Look at Climate Change and Environmental Destruction, Yields New Solutions
New book offers a unique perspective and fresh solutions to climate change and the attendant social, economic, and environmental problems that plague our world. Land use is the problem and land friendly monetary reform is the solution. - February 19, 2014 - Geraldine Perry
Odyne Systems to Showcase Performance of the 2013 Green Truck Award Vehicle at the GTA Summit and Exhibit in Booth 4877 at NTEA
ComEd’s Dan Moody to Share Documented Performance and Projected Truck Life Impact of Step Van Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid System. - February 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Capita Announce Details of Their National Channel Shift in the Public Sector Conference
This National Conference is perfectly timed to bring the key sectors together to transform public sector services and manage the move to digital channels, following the fourth report on the progress of implementing the Government Digital Strategy. - February 14, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Announce Details of Their National Transformation in Housing Conference
The Transformation in Housing Conference focuses on new ways to generate income including diversifying into health and social care and the private rented sector. - February 14, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Storage Made Easy Closes Second Seed Round of $1 Million for Its On-Premise Enterprise Cloud Control Product
Vehera LTD which trades as Storage Made Easy has closed an additional $1 million second seed round funding. The financing round was a private placement financing syndicated by IDJ Limited, a UK based specialist advisor in international corporate finance and business services. - February 13, 2014 - Storage Made Easy
Federal Laboratories and Industry Partners Receive Prestigious Honors in Technology Transfer for Leading Innovations
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is pleased and proud to present the 2014 FLC National Awards for excellence in technology transfer. Honorees of these awards are exceptional federal agency and laboratory employees and industry partners that have demonstrated a great deal of dedication in their technological fields. The innovative technologies that these individuals and groups see through to the marketplace help to boost the U.S. economy and benefit everyday life. - February 06, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Greenbutts Biodegradable Cigarette Filters Receive Delegate Support in Maryland
Legislation proposed in Maryland would mandate the sale of cigarettes to only those with biodegradable filters. - February 06, 2014 - Greenbutts LLC
Weidlinger Hires Associate Principal James Wesevich to Open Texas Office
Wesevich will expand Weidlinger’s commitment to developing business in the state’s thriving energy and commercial markets. - February 06, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
A Forum to Go for Cyber Security and Supply Chain Risk Discussion - Interos Solutions Launches Blog
Interos Solutions (Interos) has launched a blog focused on global cyber and supply chain risks for Governments as well as the private sector – best practices and approaches will be covered, as well as reactions to global current events. - February 05, 2014 - Interos Solutions
AeroGroup Concludes F-16 Pilot Training Contract with the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) for the Belgian Air Force, Belgian Air Component
AeroGroup Incorporated (AeroGroup), a leading provider of tactical pilot training, completes the F-16 Pilot Training Contract with the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) for the Belgian Air Force, Belgian Air Component. AeroGroup was awarded the competed contract in October 2007 to supply... - January 31, 2014 - AeroGroup
"India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival announces the addition of its newly published study on Indian membrane separation technology market titled as "India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 150 page study comprehensively investigates the membrane separation technology market & industry dynamics with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company & economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
Eavesdropping on Presidents: New Book Details "Lost Conversation"
Written by best-selling author David R. Stokes, "Capitol Limited: A Story about John Kennedy and Richard Nixon" is a meticulously researched and vividly imagined novel based on the true story of a discussion between future leaders that lasted long into the night. - January 27, 2014 - DavidRStokes.com
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Capita Conferences Announce Their Tackling Tenancy Fraud Conference – 21st February 2014 - London
The conference provides crucial advice and expertise on effective social housing tenancy fraud practices, to guide you through the changing landscape of social housing fraud prevention, detection and prosecution - January 24, 2014 - Capita Conferences
NAMWOLF’s Comment on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies"
The following is NAMWOLF's Commentary on the "Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies & Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies": "The 'Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies &... - January 23, 2014 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
AGC of California Announces New Affinity Partnership with ehs International, Inc.
The AGC of California is excited to announce a new Affinity Partnership with ehs International, Inc. as of 2014. Ehs International will now be the exclusive in-classroom provider of Safety Training for the AGC of California and its members. This partnership was formed in response to the industries demand for a higher quality and greater supply of safety training throughout California. - January 22, 2014 - ehs International, Inc
Federal Labs, Agencies and Industry Set to Converge in Rockville as 2014 Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer National Meeting Registration Opens
Registration is now open for the 2014 FLC National Meeting. This year's FLC National Meeting will take place from April 21 -23, 2014 at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel. Over the course of three days, hundreds of technology transfer professionals, scientists, and other federal and industry members of the FLC community will partake in various education and training courses, an industry day, and panel discussions all designed to advance their tech transfer knowledge and skills. - January 22, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Cannapages Publishes World's First Phone Book of Legal & Regulated Cannabis Shops in Colorado
Cannapages, Colorado's oldest cannabis directory, has released the definitive phone book for the new recreational market, with a list of all current and future stores for 21+ clientele. A recognized staple in the local community, this is the first independent publication for the Denver-based company after years of monthly sections in multiple magazines. The directory also features contributors Ry Prichard, formerly of Kind Reviews, and Herbal Synergy Labs (annual High Times Cannabis Cup). - January 21, 2014 - Cannapages.com
DoD Leaders to Convene for Unmanned Systems Summit
With the newly released "DoD Unmanned Systems Roadmap," Senior Leaders from within OSD, Army, Navy, and Air Force will join members from academia and industry in a Town Hall forum March 25 -26, 2014 in Alexandria, VA, hosted by DSI, to discuss and debate the most pressing mission critical needs, and next-steps in the evolution of the use of unmanned systems. - January 21, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute
David Pond Reappointed by Governor McCrory to NC Board of Examiners
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. has announced that David L. Pond, PE, Executive Vice President, has been reappointed by North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to serve on the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Pond was initially appointed to serve in 2007, and with this... - January 20, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
CipherPoint Partners with DocPoint Solutions to Provide Data Encryption Software to Government and Enterprise Organizations
Reseller relationship enables integrator to offer best-in-class data encryption software to enhance the security of the Microsoft SharePoint environment. - January 15, 2014 - CipherPoint Software, Inc.
Affordable Care Act Compliance for Small Businesses
Small businesses and entrepreneurs concerned about adjusting to new responsibilities and reporting requirements imposed by the Affordable Care Act can take advantage of a free 60-day trial of the services offered by Pinpay Payroll Express. - January 15, 2014 - Pinpay Payroll Express
Free Help Offered to Public Safety Agencies for IPAWS Sign-Up
Galain Solutions, an alert, warning, and mass notification consultancy, is offering to help local public safety agencies become part of new federal alerting initiatives at no charge. Galain consultants will guide agencies through the process of becoming an “alerting authority” for the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). - January 15, 2014 - Galain Solutions, Inc.
DSI's Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium Supporting the Future in Chem-Bio Defense
Defense Strategies Institute announces the 2nd Annual Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium, March 17 -18, 2014 in Alexandria, VA. - January 09, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute
SIIA Blasts Postal Commission Approval of 6 Percent Rate Increase
Trade Group will Explore Options to Appeal or Limit this Unjustified Increase in 2014. - January 09, 2014 - SIIA
Money Journal Announces Best Real Estate Markets
As the U.S. housing market makes a major recovery from its downfall, Money Journal releases its annual best real estate markets forecasts for 2014. - January 08, 2014 - Money Journal
Scholarships and Grants for Military-Related Human Resources
The Military Human Resource Foundation, a newly established non-profit foundation, has scholarships and grants available in the area of military-related human resources. - January 05, 2014 - Military Human Resource Foundation
MilitaryAtv.com to Provide Support for Shot Show 2014
MilitaryAtv.com to provide range support vehicles for the 2014 SHOT Show® Industry Days at the Range™. - December 30, 2013 - MilitaryAtv.com
Senators Review Long Term Care Insurance Market Expansion
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging listened to advocates for an individual mandate to buy long term care insurance, an unlikely prospect reports the director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 21, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Chief of Police Invites California Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas to Santa Paula
Dr. Robert Ornelas is pretty big. He has performed for the prime minister of Israel and he has a record out. Yesterday's event was great. It was an opportunity for the youth to come out and interact with law enforcement, local churches and community. - December 18, 2013 - Elite TV News
Capita Announce Details of Their National Digital Working in the Criminal Justice System Conference
This conference focuses on the integration of digital working across Police, HM Courts and Tribunals Service and the Crown Prosecution Service and draws together the key agencies charged with delivering the reforms. - December 12, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Texas TEA Party Leader Endorses Konni Burton for Texas Senate
In a surprise announcement today, TEAParty911.com's founder, Michael Kinzie, announced his personal endorsement of Konni Burton for Texas Senate District 10 in Tarrant County. Kinzie is known as someone who rarely gives his personal endorsement, reserving it for those candidates who have exhibited... - December 05, 2013 - TEAParty911.com
RetargetingAgency.com Launches First “Affordable Care Act” Search Retargeting Marketing Program
Search Engine traffic dramatically increasing for search terms related to “Healthcare Reform,” “Obamacare” and “Cheap Insurance Plans.” - December 03, 2013 - Retargeting Agency
Belkin Releases Secure Headset Adapter as the Ideal Security Solution for Classified Discussions Held Where Computers Are Present
New Secure Headset Adapter is the Only Solution on the Market That Enables Use of Analog Devices in a Secure Environment to Help Thwart Cyber Attacks and Other Security Breaches - November 23, 2013 - Belkin
Voicebrook Announces New Client Acquisitions
Voicebrook continues to be the industry leading choice for pathology departments using voice recognition. - November 22, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Loui Consulting Group Inc Successfully Submits Bid for GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services( OASIS)
LOUi Consulting Group Inc (LCGI) has successfully submitted their GSA OASIS Small Business proposal for pools #1 and #3. LCGI is currently working to build a team for work under this GSA Multiple Award Schedule. OASIS is expected to award over $60B in contracts for products and services under this... - November 21, 2013 - Loui Consulting Group Inc
Thursby Releases Secure Email for iPad and iPhone on Apple’s App Store
Thursby Software announced the immediate availability of its PKard® Mail secure email app on Apple’s App Store. Although modeled on the familiar native user interface of Apple’s native mail program, PKard Mail goes beyond by adding complete support for US Government CAC and PIV... - November 19, 2013 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.