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Gainful Solutions Welcomes Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III as a Partner
Gainful Solutions, an international consulting and lobbying firm, is honored to welcome Dr. Isaiah “Ike” Wilson III as a Partner. He has earned a reputation as a versatile and innovative soldier-scholar, and joins a strong team, some of whom he has worked with previously. - August 29, 2023 - Gainful Solutions
NAFA Advocates Against Regulatory Overreach in SEC v. Cutter Amicus Filing
Brief Seeks to Protect Fixed Annuity Industry and Its Customers - August 25, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Jeffrey Cantrell Recognized as an Honored Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Jeffrey Cantrell of Argyle, Texas has been recognized as an Honored Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of aviation and consulting. About Jeffrey Cantrell Jeffrey Cantrell is a retired pilot for Delta Airlines and... - August 25, 2023 - Strathmore Worldwide
Bolstering Naval Offensive and Defensive Capabilities with Directed Energy Technologies Integration
DE community to convene at DSI's Directed Energy Symposium this September 13-14 in National Harbor, MD. - August 24, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
6th Annual GEOINT Innovation Summit
Defense Strategies Institute presents the 6th Annual GEOINT Innovation Summit. This year’s event will provide a forum for DoD, Geospatial Intelligence Community, and Industry leaders to discuss the latest developments, projects, and partnerships concerning GEOINT. The Summit will convene November 1-2, 2023 at the Sunset Room in National Harbor, MD. - August 17, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
10th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium Announced
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 10th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium taking place October 25-26, 2023 in National Harbor, MD. - August 16, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Biotechnology in Healthcare at the Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit
Defense Strategies Institute's Inaugural Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit will take place this September 27-28 in National Harbor, MD. - August 16, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing the Inaugural Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the Inaugural Biotechnology Innovation Summit, taking place on September 27-28 in National Harbor, MD. - August 02, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
VirtuAlarm Now Accepting Honeywell CLSS Signaling
VirtuAlarm announces the addition of Honeywell CLSS signaling to its suite of cloud-based fire and security telemetry signal formats. - August 01, 2023 - VirtuAlarm
Dates Announced for the 7th Annual Intelligence Exploitation Summit in National Harbor, MD
Defense Strategies Institute presents the 7th annual Intelligence Exploitation Summit. The Summit will convene on October 18-19, 2023 at the Sunset Room in National Harbor, MD. - July 29, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Joint C-sUAS Office to Discuss Disrupting UAS Attacks with DE Technologies
Join senior representatives from the Joint C-UAS Office this September 13-14 in National Harbor, MD, at Defense Strategies Institute’s 6th Directed Energy Symposium. LTC Johnathan Hester, USA, is Chief of the Requirements and Capabilities Division under the Joint C-sUAS Office, and MAJ Minou... - July 27, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
The Commonwealth Fair is Back
After a 3-year break, The Commonwealth Fair 2023, taking place on November 11, 2023, at 12:00PM – 18:00PM, at Kensington Town Hall, promises to be even bigger than before the onset of COVID-19. The host of the 2023 Commonwealth Fair is Rwanda, led by the Rwandan High Commission in London,... - July 26, 2023 - The Commonwealth Countries League
OfficerPrivacy.com Pledges to Protect Privacy of New Field Training Officers
OfficerPrivacy.com, a leading provider of privacy and personal internet data removal services, announced today that they will be offering their exclusive services free of charge to the newest graduating class of Field Training Officers. This initiative will provide the resources these officers need... - July 24, 2023 - Pacific Data Forensics, LLC
Defense Strategies Institute Announces Addition of Two New Board Members
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members to their advisory board, The Honorable Daniel Fata and Harry Wingo, J.D. Daniel Fata is the president of Fata Advisory LLC. He has more than 25 years of experience working in Congress (as a leadership... - July 21, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove Hosts Senator Angelique Ashby and CALA Representatives to Showcase Technology and Career Opportunities
Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove welcomed esteemed guests from the office of Senator Angelique Ashby and representatives from the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) for a remarkable visit. The event provided a platform to demonstrate technology's profound impact on enhancing residents' well-being and highlight the rewarding career opportunities within the assisted living industry. - July 20, 2023 - Carlton Senior Living
Business Impact NW Awarded Grant to Establish Alaska Veterans Business Outreach Center
VBOC Alaska provides counseling, entrepreneurial development tools, and funding opportunities for transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. - July 19, 2023 - Business Impact NW
Enabling Resilient & Secure Connectivity for the All-Domain Battlefield
Defense Strategies Institute's 12th Annual Military Tactical Communications Summit is set to bring together esteemed experts and influential decision makers from Department of Defense, Military Services, Industry, and Academia for a profound exchange of ideas focused on the vitalization of tactical communications and the augmentation of network capabilities in support of the Joint Force. - July 19, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Information Warfare Symposium to Convene Panel on The Role of Information Warfare Amid a Dynamic Threat Landscape
Join the information operations community next week, July 26-27 in National Harbor, MD, at the 5th Annual Information Warfare Symposium. - July 17, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Project Hosts is Leading with 34 FedRAMP Authorizations to Operate (ATOs)
Project Hosts, a leading provider of turnkey compliance services for government and healthcare organizations, announced today that its GSS One - Azure, a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorized cloud platform, achieved three additional authorities to operate (ATOs),... - July 14, 2023 - Project Hosts
AmpleHarvest.org joins USDA’s 2023 Feds Feed Families Campaign to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food
AmpleHarvest.org will again participate in "Feds Feed Families", the annual federal government summer food drive. The 2023 virtual campaign will run from June 26 through September 30. - July 11, 2023 - AmpleHarvest.org
Letter to AsoRock: A Platform for Nigerians to Share Their Vision with the Government
Thousands of Nigerians from different walks of life and countries have registered on the platform and submitted their ideas or proposals. Some of these ideas or proposals showcase the untapped ingenuity of Nigerians that could lead to our moonshot moment as a nation. - July 04, 2023 - Letter to AsoRock
VRC Metal Systems Receives Lockheed Martin Exceptional Small Business Award
VRC Metal Systems, a leading developer of advanced cold spray technologies, announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Exceptional Small Business Award. The Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Exceptional Small Business Award is presented... - June 30, 2023 - VRC Metal Systems
12th annual Military Tactical Communications Summit Announced for 2023
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to present the 12th annual Military Tactical Communications Summit. This Summit will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across DoD, Military Services, Industry, & Academia for in-depth discussions centered on modernizing tactical communications and enhancing network capabilities to support the Joint Force. The Summit will be held September 20-21, 2023 at the Sunset Room in National Harbor, MD. - June 29, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
6th Annual Directed Energy Symposium Convenes This September in National Harbor, MD
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 6th Annual Directed Energy Symposium, occurring this September 13-14, in National Harbor, MD. The 2023 Symposium will serve as a forum to promote discussions on the most recent developments of Directed Energy (DE) systems and technologies in... - June 28, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing 2nd Annual AI for Defense Summit
Defense Strategies Institutes 2nd Annual AI for Defense Summit will convene this September 6-7 in National Harbor, MD. - June 28, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Driving the Integration of Zero Trust Across DoD and Federal Government
In just three weeks, the Zero Trust Government Symposium will bring together leaders from across the government and DoD to highlight the current status of Zero Trust across the Federal Government and the DoD in an effort to bring into focus widespread implementation efforts. The US is at a pivotal... - June 28, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
DoD Energy & Power Summit to Convene Panel on Pursuing Innovative Energy Technologies and Storage Solutions
The DoD Energy & Power Summit will convene this July 12-13 in National Harbor, MD. - June 28, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Roosevelt Strategic Council and Defense Strategies Institute Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – 2023 Forward
Roosevelt Strategic Council (RSC) d/b/a Defense Strategies Institute (DSI), leading organizers of conferences & summits in the defense, national security, and energy sectors, are pleased to announce an updated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of their... - June 28, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Defense Strategies Institute Presents the 4th Annual Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium
The 4th Annual Digital Forensics for National Security Symposium will take place this August 2 and 3 in College Park, Maryland. - June 23, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
GenTent® Submits Portable Generator Safety Proposal to Consumer Product Safety Commission
Industry Leading New Hampshire Company Calls for Inclusion of Generator Tents and Safe Distance Standardized Language for Safely Running Portable Generators in Wet Weather Conditions - June 21, 2023 - GenTent Safety Canopies
Cuba to Host Secret Chinese Spy Base Focusing on U.S., According to News Reports
A recent news report states: "Beijing agrees to pay Havana several billion dollars for eavesdropping facility... "China and Cuba have reached a secret agreement for China to establish an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island, in a brash new geopolitical challenge by Beijing to... - June 20, 2023 - KryptAll
Former L.A. Supervisor Sheila Kuehl & Troutman Pepper Law Firm Honored at Inner City Law Center’s 23rd Annual Awards Luncheon
The awards luncheon also featured remarks from Los Angeles Board Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, a special pre-recorded message from Mayor Karen Bass and personal stories from Inner City Law Center clients. - June 16, 2023 - Inner City Law Center
Blue/Yellow USA Announces Two New Board Members
Blue/Yellow USA is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Board members: Igor Rubchinsky and Casey Kazlauskas, who will help support Blue/Yellow's mission to provide non-lethal and humanitarian aid to Ukraine including the procurement/distribution of required aid, financial support, and... - June 15, 2023 - Friends of Blue Yellow Ukraine USA NFP, Inc
The Executive Office of the President Extends Deadline for the Collection of Software Security Attestation Forms
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has extended the deadline for collecting software security attestation forms allowing more time for businesses to comply with new Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) requirements using now available solutions such as CodeLock®. - June 14, 2023 - CodeLock
U.S. Congressman Mike Lawler Speaks to Pharmaceutical Execs Regarding Disparities in Marketing to Underserved Ethnic Minorities
United States Congressman Michael Lawler delivered a message at the MMM Media Convene Conference: Multicultural Marketing: Pharma’s New Frontier. The Congressman cited the disparities in messaging to ethnic minorities by the pharmaceutical industry and called out government agencies for lack of oversight. - June 08, 2023 - Emerging Networks
Paragon Cyber Solutions Becomes an Authorized CMMC C3PAO
Overseen by the Department of Defense (DoD) and The Cyber AB, Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC successfully passed the CMMC 2.0 Level 2 assessment administered by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC), meeting all CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) requirements. - June 08, 2023 - Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC
Securing the Federal Hybrid Workforce at the Inaugural Zero Trust Government Symposium
The Inaugural Zero Trust Government Symposium will occur July 19-20, 2023 at The Sunset Room in National Harbor, MD. - June 07, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Clubhouse International Hosts Global Initiative to Raise Awareness and Funding for the Clubhouse Approach to Recovery
Clubhouse International is proud to power Clubhouse Giving Day™. Now in its third year, the initiative offers an excellent opportunity for the global Clubhouse network to come together to raise awareness about mental illness and to raise funds that will grow and strengthen the Clubhouse approach to recovery around the world. - June 01, 2023 - Clubhouse International
Tours of Duty Empowers Veterans in Search and Recovery of POW/MIAs, Delivering Purpose and New Skill Sets
Tours of Duty is a nonprofit organization committed to the search and recovery of Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA) service members. They not only aim to provide closure to the families of the fallen, but empower its staff of veterans with new skill sets to facilitate their transition into civilian life. By harnessing the expertise and dedication of these veterans, Tours of Duty delivers on its mission to bring honor and remembrance to those who sacrificed for our nation. - May 31, 2023 - Tours of Duty
VRC Metal Systems Implements Cold Spray Technology at Fleet Readiness Center East
VRC Metal Systems, a leading developer of advanced cold spray technologies, recently implemented their Brolga Trailerized Cold Spray System at the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), the largest industrial employer in Eastern North Carolina. The Brolga System is expected to significantly improve the center’s aircraft repair and maintenance capabilities. - May 25, 2023 - VRC Metal Systems
Nation’s Kidney Community Applauds the Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
Kidney Care Partners today expressed support for the bipartisan, bicameral Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act (H.R. 2544/S. 1668), legislation that seeks to address challenges inherent in the current organ donor procurement and transplantation system. - May 24, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Facilitating Trusted and Secure Network Access Across the USG at the Inaugural Zero Trust Government Symposium
The Inaugural Zero Trust Government Symposium will occur this July 19-20 in National Harbor, MD. - May 24, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Championing Resilient, Efficient Energy Solutions to Power Defense Operations at the 5th Annual DoD Energy & Power Summit
The 5th Annual DoD Energy & Power Summit will take place July 12-13 in National Harbor, MD. - May 24, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Nation’s Kidney Care Community Applauds Congress’ Efforts to Implement Forecast Error Adjustment
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today applauded letters led by Senators Ben Cardin... - May 22, 2023 - Kidney Care Partners
Clearwater County Integrates Perle Console Servers for Out-of-Band Management of Micro Data Centers
IOLAN Console Servers enable administrators to remotely access and manage all equipment housed in numerous micro data centers (MDCs) sites throughout the county. - May 18, 2023 - Perle Systems
3rd annual Critical Infrastructure Security Summit Announced
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to present the 3rd annual Critical Infrastructure Security Summit. This Summit will convene senior leaders from across DoD, the Cyber Defense community, Federal Agencies, Industry, and Academia to discuss current methods for creating resilient systems to protect US infrastructure from external threats, as well as the defense mechanisms to protect those systems. The Summit will be held July 26-27, 2023 at the Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, VA. - May 18, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Joe Earley Releases Statement on Expiration of Title 42
Joe Earley stated, “The failures of the Biden Administration to Protect the American People, to Protect American Society, and to Protect our National Sovereignty are on full display with the egregious neglect to secure our southern border, thus permitting a flow of illegal immigration, illegal drugs, and creating a humanitarian crisis.” - May 15, 2023 - Campaign to Elect Joe Earley
MILAM 2024 Announced for January 16-17, 2024 in Tampa, FL
The 8th annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase (MIL AM) will take place on January 16-17, 2024 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL. - May 14, 2023 - Defense Strategies Institute
Sherry R. Whitsett Recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Sherry R. Whitsett of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2023 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of government. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features... - May 12, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
All American Tattoo Convention Donates Over 10K After Successful Show
At one of the southeast's largest conventions, the All American Tattoo Convention donated 10,000 to the The 82nd Airborne Association and the Bobby Henline Foundation. - May 12, 2023 - American Tattoo Society