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Axiell Announces New Supply Agreement with Europe’s Largest RFID Supplier, Bibliotheca
Axiell continues emphasis on technology and business solutions whilst now offering additional RFID products through its new agreement with Bibliotheca. - December 11, 2009 - Axiell
High Tech for a High Calling: Ethernet Extension Goes to Church
A Cape Cod Church Embraces High Technology to Reach a Modern, Tech-Savvy Community - December 09, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Network for Investor Action and Protection Formed by Investment Fraud Victims
A group of investment fraud victims has formed the Network for Investor Action and Protection (NIAP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping investors and victims of investment fraud. The Network, a natural outgrowth of the group’s meetings, planning, advocacy, and extensive... - December 09, 2009 - Network for Investor Action and Protection
Track Star AVLS Selected in Ulster County NY
Ulster County Executive Michael Hein announced that the Track Star AVLS system in place in the county will be expanded to all county vehicles. - December 09, 2009 - Track Star International, Inc.
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Observed International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’ message on International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. Dr. Naseer appreciated the model of voluntarism and urged volunteers to think globally and to act locally for the cause of our planet. - December 07, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Town of West Newbury Massachusetts Launches Webcasting Technology
First town in MA to use Granicus streaming media technology goes live and on-demand. - December 04, 2009 - Granicus, Inc.
New York City’s First ‘Zero Energy Building’ Coming to the Red Hook Section of Brooklyn
Designs for New York’s first sustainable zero-energy, live/work building are nearing completion, with ground-breaking scheduled for February and completion planned for summer 2010. This structure is expected to become a distinctive new addition to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. As defined... - December 03, 2009 - Redhook Green
Aligned Assets Users Celebrate Success at the Exemplar Awards
The 2009 Exemplar Awards sees success for the users of Aligned Assets’ gazetteer software. - December 03, 2009 - Aligned Assets
IIMSAM Official Observed International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’ message on UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Dr. Naseer Homoud underlines his commitment to fight any form and expression of gender-based violence and to protect and reintegrate victims, in close cooperation with Member States of the United Nations and civil society organizations. - November 27, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Nika Corporate Housing LLC, Gives Thanks to U.S. Armed Forces
Nika Corporate Housing is proud to announce its 6th annual Thanksgiving dinner for all of our military men and women deployed to Tampa, FL during this holiday season. - November 26, 2009 - Nika Corporate Housing
Ellis Island: Where It Began and Where It Ended
German Americans were interned during WWII at the same time and in the same camps as Japanese Americans. The internment of German-Americans began on December 8, 1941 on Ellis Island and this date is being commemorated this year with a conference on the island under the title: Ellis Island: Where It Began and Where It Ended. - November 24, 2009 - German World Alliance
NASA Names Thermablok® to Its Top 49 Product Spin-off List for 2009
NASA's new aerogel technology, the highest R-value ever developed, now set to change the world. - November 24, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Company’s Technology Makes Applying for Colorado LEAP Simple and Fast. Littleton-Based Firm Provides Service Free for All Colorado Residents.
Colorado residents can now start the LEAP application process online. The service is provided free of charge by Littleton, Colorado software company, Efficient Forms. - November 23, 2009 - Efficient Forms
Advisory Service Established to Help Governments Achieve Sustainable Growth Through a Local Software Economy
Governments wanting to boost their economies through the development of a lucrative software-based industry can now benefit from a new advisory service created to provide research and analysis to support policy development. - November 23, 2009 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
New International Institute Launched to Champion Global Drive for Software-Based Economic Growth
The not-for-profit International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IISEIE) secures industry backing for its vision to bolster sustainable local software economies. - November 23, 2009 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Galain Solutions, LLC Announces “Selling to Government” Blog for Sales & Marketing Management Magazine
New blog posts aimed at discussing best practices for selling to all levels of government. - November 23, 2009 - Galain Solutions, LLC
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Observed UN Universal Children Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’ message on UN Universal Children Day. Dr. Naseer Homoud urged the community to stand with children basic rights so that the future assets are preserved. - November 22, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Global Asset Inventory Firm Launches New Site
Lockwood Worldwide Incorporated, a global leader in fixed and IT asset inventory professional services, announced that it has launched its new website www.physicalinventory.com. The new site is part of a comprehensive re-branding project that includes a new logo and all new collateral. The... - November 21, 2009 - Lockwood Worldwide Inc.
China Visa Processor to Use SEO Services to Promote Website
Oasis China Visa, a company specializing in the processing of visas for travel to China, announces that it has hired a Dallas-based SEO Services agency to promote its website. Oasis China Visa Services is registered with the Chinese Embassy and is authorized to provide these services to American... - November 20, 2009 - SEO 1 Services
CCRC to Host Legislative Forum Friday Morning for a Community Conversation on California's Children as Well as the Launch of Their Very Ambitious Literacy Campaign
State and City Elected Officials gather Friday for 20th Annual Legislative Forum. Child Care Resource Center hosts a community conversation with Legislators on the future of California’s children. - November 20, 2009 - child care resource center
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Congratulated FAO and Delegates on Successful Conclusion of World Summit on Food Security
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud congratulated UN, FAO and attendees on thriving conclusion of World Summit on Food Security. Dr. Homoud wished that declaration adopted by the Summit shall be enforced and the commitments made by governments shall be practically implemented in pursuit of creating our world free of hunger and malnutrition. - November 20, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
SustainUS Agents of Change Awarded Grant to Send Youth Delegates to Copenhagen
Brighter Planet's Crowd-Powered Microgrant Program Helps Communities Fight Climate Change - November 18, 2009 - Brighter Planet
Green Supply Chain Solution to Federal Environmental Executive Order Authored by Bellwether Services
John Wilkerson, a Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing Executive and Sustainability, Environmental Champion, has authored the First Edition of the Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Professional Development Series, the North American Sourcing Manager's Green Supply Chain Measurement Guide and Green Lexicon. The 2nd Edition of the GSCM Series, Carbon Footprint Reduction: A Comprehensive Strategy for the Food & Beverage Industry is scheduled for release in late 2009. - November 18, 2009 - Bellwether Services
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Hopes That World Summit on Food Security Would Craft New Dimensions in Fighting World Hunger
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud wished that World Summit on Food Security-2009 would draw attention of human civilization on alarming rates of hunger prevailing in contemporary world. - November 18, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Insight Video Net Going Green Digital Asset Management Solution Provider to Operate Virtually in "The Cloud"
Insight Video Net, a provider of digital asset management software solutions for the public safety and government industries is transitioning their business to a virtual office environment to make a positive impact to the environment, contribute to a healthier work environment, and reduce costs in order to pass savings along to customers. - November 18, 2009 - Insight Video Net
SEBAC and Eagle Eye Publishers Announce Recipient of 2008-2009 Award for Excellence in Awarding Small Business Prime Contracts
The Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc. (SEBAC) and Eagle Eye Publishers, Inc. are pleased to announce the recipient of its Award for Excellence in Awarding Small Business Prime Contracts. This year’s recipient is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). SEBAC presents the... - November 18, 2009 - Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc.
Soldiers at Fort Hood Experience Betrayal of the Worse. "There Are Four Actions Organizations Can Take to Thwart Attacks," Advantage SCI, El Segundo, CA.
“Preparedness plans need to be bullet-proof and developed through “round- the- clock” education of threats - plots, methods, intentions, motivation, and capabilities,” says Elsa Lee, counterterrorism expert, author, and CEO of Advantage SCI (www.advantagesci.com), a national security services firm operating in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. - November 13, 2009 - Advantage SCI
CRA, Inc. to Design and Deliver Exercise to Test Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Severe Weather Response
CRA, Inc. announced today that it received a time and materials purchase order to provide exercise design and support services to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for responding to a severe weather emergency in accordance with the National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Program. - November 12, 2009 - CRA, Inc.
CRA, Inc. Awarded $650,000 from Department of Homeland Security for Target Capabilities List Course Alignment Project
DHS/FEMA awarded CRA, Inc. the contract for its National Preparedness Directorate’s (NPD’s) National Integration Center (NIC) Target Capabilities List Course Alignment Project (TCL-CAP). This contract provides logistical, managerial, administrative, and consultative services for the TCL... - November 12, 2009 - CRA, Inc.
CRA, Inc. Wins Department of Justice’s COPS Contract
CRA, Inc. announced today it has been awarded a $686,000 contract from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). CRA will conduct a national training needs assessment for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s (FLETC’s) Rural... - November 12, 2009 - CRA, Inc.
Trident Workforce Investment Board Annual Awards Ceremony
The Trident Workforce Investment Board recognized three area companies and thirteen One Stop customers at its 19th Annual Workforce Investment Board Awards Luncheon held in the Trident Technical College Complex for Economic Development. Janet Cappellini, Chair of the Trident Workforce Investment... - November 12, 2009 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
Trident Workforce Investment Board Appoints Executive Committee Members
The Trident Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) appointed Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester County board members to serve as the Executive Committee for the 2009 – 2010 year. - November 12, 2009 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
A.J. Rose Enters a New Era in Manufacturing
A.J. Rose Manufacturing has been granted a Government Cage Code #5MHH1 and has also been cleared to receive military critical technical data #0055607 exp. 11/15/14. A.J. Rose Manufacturing Company, founded in 1922, is headquartered in Avon, Ohio, and has manufacturing sites in Avon and Cleveland,... - November 12, 2009 - A.J. Rose Manufacturing Company
Army Vet Talks About Veterans Day
The war to end all wars came to an end on 11 November 1918. It was called Armistice Day for the next 30 plus years until a Kansas shoe storeowner named Al King had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. By act of congress, November 11th... - November 11, 2009 - Leading Points Corporation
Ardeo Logic, Announces Completion of vDCR Backup RC2 Public Evaluation on November 17 2009
Ardeo Logic, emerging leader in data protection for VMWare based virtual datacenter environments, today announced completion of vDCR Backup RC2 v2.5 Release Candidate Public Testing program on November 17. vDCR Backup v2.5 RC2 will be available at no charge only until November 17th 2009 with expiration date on January 15th 2010. - November 11, 2009 - Ardeo Logic Inc
Cardinal Compliance Appoints Bill Cathriner as Managing Director and Head of Investment Advisory Services
Cardinal Compliance Services LLC ("Cardinal Compliance") a new innovative outsourced regulatory compliance solutions group covering Investment Advisers, Hedge Funds, Broker Dealers, Private Equity Firms, Pension Plans and other investment structures, today announced that Bill Cathriner... - November 10, 2009 - Cardinal Compliance Services LLC
Gazetteer Best Practice Day Hailed as a Success
‘Best Practice’ is explored at a Cardiff-based event, organised by Gazetteer Specialists Aligned Assets. - November 07, 2009 - Aligned Assets
Time Runs Out - Government Takes Action
The Federal Government has announced today its decision to back a groundbreaking product stewardship framework through which computers and televisions will be regulated. The industry-led framework will create a significant turn in events from the 2007-8 recycling figures which accounted for only... - November 07, 2009 - Infoactiv
Immigration Voice: Advisory Board Announcement
IV announces the formation of an advisory board comprising of prominent leaders from world of law, policy, politics and industry. - November 05, 2009 - Immigration Voice
Medimpex United Workman’s Compensation and Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know About Drug Testing Reimbursement
Some Employers do not want the bother or expenses of randomly testing their employees on a consistent basis, and will opt for pre-employment screening instead. They figure if they pass one drug test, that they can be trusted. Also, it is viewed as the simplest and cheapest way to screen out drug users from being hired; pre-employment tests are also considered an effective deterrent. - November 04, 2009 - Medimpex United Inc
David Hearne Author of Hulagu’s Web is Interviewed by WMPL News Veteran Maryann Schulze
David Hearne the author of the controversial political thriller “Hulagu’s Web – The Presidential Pursuit of Senator Katherine Laforge” will be interviewed by WMPL AM 920 host Maryann Schulze Tuesday – November 3, 2009 at 4:10 pm. - November 02, 2009 - Subterfuge Publishing
FIFA Selects ACT Global Sports as a Preferred Producer for Football Turf
Governing body of soccer launches global initiative to enhance synthetic turf quality - October 31, 2009 - Act Global
FireGrantsHelp.com Assists Bristol (Oh.) Fire Department in Winning $2.2 Million Grant for Fire Station Construction
FireGrantsHelp.com helped the Bristol, Oh. Fire Department secure a $2.2 million grant for the construction of a new fire station. - October 31, 2009 - Praetorian Group
BlueSky Mast Expands Portfolio of Portable Video and Surveillance Systems for Military Applications
BlueSky Mast Inc, a manufacturer of one-man portable mast systems, has recently been tasked by the US Military of providing a versatile, ultra-mobile platform for new next generation video and surveillance applications for programs such as BETSS-C (Base Expeditionary Targeting and Surveillance Sensors-Combined) and RAID (Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment). - October 30, 2009 - BlueSky Mast, Inc.
Want to Beat Graffiti? London Charity Has the Answer
Urban Eye strategy helps revive some of London’s most desolate streets. Community-led environmental design charity Urban Eye is spearheading a new campaign to revive London’s neglected streets, based around the discovery that graffiti can be beaten. - October 29, 2009 - Black Book Consultancy
Galain Solutions, LLC Announces “Selling to Government” Private Workshops
New sales training workshops aim to overturn common sales practices that do not work in government selling. - October 28, 2009 - Galain Solutions, LLC
The Government’s Regulations Hope to Stop Loan Modification Companies from Over Charging with High Up Front Fees, Making a do It Yourself Loan Modification the Best Bet
HAMP’s efforts falling short, a Do It Yourself Loan Modification puts the ball in the homeowners court. www.myloanmodificationstation.com can help them make the process easier. - October 27, 2009 - Mortgage Solutions
Obama Loan Modification Laws and "Home Affordable Modification Program" Not Helping Homeowners Quick Enough
A Loan Modification can be the only answer for homeowners facing foreclosure. Homeowners should educate themselves on the benefits of a Do It Yourself Loan Modification www.UsLoanModificationLaw.com helps home owners in this process. - October 27, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
Bayshore Solutions Recognized as Nominee for Governor's Diversification Award
Bayshore Solutions was a Nominee for the 2009 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards- Mega Market Governor’s Innovation Award and was presented with recognition at an event hosted by The Committee of One Hundred. - October 23, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions