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Largo MD's First Homewood Suites by Hilton Breaks Ground
$20 million extended stay project in DC region is owned by Frontier Development & Hospitality Group and managed by OTO Development, a Johnson Management company. - November 08, 2017 - OTO Development
Meadows Bank 3Q 2017 Earnings
Meadows Bank Net Income Up 34% Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, released its operating results through the third quarter of 2017 including the following highlights: • Net Income of $3,096,000 in 3Q2017 versus $2,487,000 in 3Q2016 • Year-to-date Net Income of $8,721,000... - November 07, 2017 - Meadows Bank
Government’s First Year Performance Results Confirm Success of Coordinated Care Models in Kidney Care for Improved Patient Outcomes, Medicare Savings
Comprehensive End Stage Renal Disease Model (CEC) Tests and Evaluates New Payment and Care Delivery Model. - November 07, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) announced that the company was successfully awarded a prime GSA Schedule 70 Contract. - November 04, 2017 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
Ova Entertainment & DocFlyBeatz Announce New Single; Listen to Michael Jaxon on Apple iTune and Google Play
One of Pizzazz Production's clients, Ova Entertainment & DocFlyBeatz, announces the release of their new single, Michael Jaxon. The single was released on November 1, 2017 via Apple iTune and Google Play. Download and listen. Pizzazz Production is hosting a Virtual Single Release Party on Zoom on November 1, 2017 at 8 PM Eastern Daylight Time. - November 01, 2017 - Pizzazz Production
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Conversation
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Conversation: More than Cherry Blossoms: A Forum on Local Education Programming in a National City. - October 30, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Pivotal Practices Consulting Named as a Top 100 MBE
CRMSDC names Pivotal Practices Consulting LLC as one of the best in the region. - October 30, 2017 - Pivotal Practices Consulting LLC
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access: New Research Highlighted at 2017 PTCOG-NA Conference Illustrates the Clinical Value of Proton Therapy
Research Underscores Importance of Patient Access to Effective Cancer Treatment. - October 27, 2017 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Clutch Research Names Borenstein Group, Washington DC & Baltimore’s Top Digital Agency for 2017
Clutch evaluates companies on their ability to deliver, market presence, and experience. - October 27, 2017 - The Borenstein Group, Inc.
Working KnowledgeCSP Awarded International Knowledge Management Consulting Services Contract from The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Working KnowledgeCSP (WK), a recognized US and international provider of knowledge management solutions, announced a competitive contract award for Knowledge Management (KM) Consulting Services Contract from The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, headquartered in Geneva,... - October 27, 2017 - Working Knowledge CSP
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Urges Women with Disabilities to Get Screened for Breast Cancer During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with disabilities are as likely to get breast cancer as women in the general population, yet, they often face physical, cultural, and attitudinal barriers when they seek breast health care. - October 26, 2017 - American Association on Health and Disability
Massachusetts Resident Arrives in the Philippines to Represent the USA at Miss Earth 17th Annual International Pageant
Managed by Carousel Productions, Miss Earth focuses on empowering women through fashion, leadership, travel, and service. Delegates advocate for environmental awareness and protection of the Earth while showcasing tourist destinations. The reigning Miss Earth is Katherine Espin of Ecuador. - October 25, 2017 - Prestige Communications
National Bar Association and Minority In-House Counsel Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Increase Diversity in Corporate In-House and Outside Counsel
The strategic partnership between the National Bar Association (NBA) and the Minority In-House Counsel Association (MIHCA) is focused on achieving greater diversity in the employment of corporate in-house counsel, as well as in business development opportunities for minority outside counsel. - October 25, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Organization Going Green and Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Non profit organization celebrates breast cancer survivorship through service launching Green Stands with Pink. - October 24, 2017 - Today's Dream Tomorrow's Future
Government Finance Officers Association Awards Mayor Gerald Williams and The Town of White Castle Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Mayor Gerald Williams and the Town of White Castle by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) - October 18, 2017 - Town of White Castle
CeCe Inspires Recognized As a Top 100 MBE
CRMSDC names CeCe Inspires, Inc. as one of the best in the region. - October 17, 2017 - CeCe Inspires, Inc.
Working KnowledgeCSP Receives FY18 Option Year Exercises on Multiple Contracts from the US Department of Transportation
Working KnowledgeCSP LLC, a CVE verified service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) with specialty expertise in federal acquisition management support and services, announced today that the US Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), Office of the... - October 13, 2017 - Working Knowledge CSP
Amid Steady Success Surrounding Its Self Storage Properties, Vertical Fields Capital LLC Rolls Out New Online Property as Part of Brand Strategy
New website aimed at investors, everyday visitors; embraces highly visual, informational aesthetic - October 12, 2017 - Vertical Fields Capital LLC
More Field-Trips for More DC Students; DC Collaborative to Receive Largest Whole Foods Market 5% Community Giving Day Donation
Kicking off National Arts and Humanities Month, the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will receive a $28,000 donation from DC Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5 Percent Community Giving Day, recently held Wednesday, September 20, making it the largest 5% Day in DC to date. - October 10, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Salvation Army and ImageWorks Join Forces to "Humanize" Workforce Development
To secure employment for "marginalized" job seekers on society’s economic "sidelines" – Returning Citizens, men and women on public assistance, and mature workers managing the changing economy – then imagination, inspiration, creativity and respect for the individual must become tools that are as critical as polished resumes, practical action plans, and targeted social services, according to organizers of this month’s Hiring from the Sidelines conference for Workforce Professionals. - October 10, 2017 - ImageWorks Consulting Firm
Voicebrook to Demonstrate Pathology Reporting Solution at the College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting
Voicebrook will attend the CAP annual meeting for the 12th year in a row and demonstrate the only speech recognition based reporting solution tailored specifically to Pathology. - October 07, 2017 - Voicebrook, Inc.
SCPC: New Study of Medicare “DIR” Fee Legislation Helps Demonstrate PBMs as Bad Actors Across Full Spectrum of Transactions
Solutions to PBM Pricing Abuses Must Address Entire Drug Supply Chain - October 03, 2017 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Ez-XBRL Announces Support for IFRS and Inline XBRL Filings
Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc. announced today that its products and services have been enhanced to enable foreign filers that use the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) to file their financial statements and related disclosures with the SEC using the IFRS XBRL taxonomy. Ez-XBRL also... - October 03, 2017 - Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc.
Spirit America Acquires Spirit Electronics, LLC and Spirit Logistics & Distribution
Spirit America Corp., owned by Marti McCurdy, has acquired Spirit Electronics, LLC and Spirit Logistics & Distribution. Spirit America is a Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, business entity in support of the military and aerospace microlectronics industry. - October 02, 2017 - Spirit Electronics
United Concierge Medicine to Speak at National Conference; Algozzine to Serve as Expert at American Telemedicine Association Fall Forum
UCM CEO will be a featured "XPert" at the ATA EDGE Fall Forum in Washington, DC, discussing how UCM is changing the front door of health care by marrying customized concierge medicine with the efficiency of telemedicine. UCM has developed a unique model that saves an average of $600 per utilization, with a 99% patient satisfaction rate and 100% customer retention rate. - September 30, 2017 - United Concierge Medicine
Kidney Community Applauds Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve Access to Kidney Care Treatments, Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Kidney Disease
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient groups, manufacturers and researchers – today praised the introduction of Senate Bill 1890, “Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment... - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Kidney Care Community Celebrates the Passage of the Senate’s CHRONIC Care Act with Unanimous Consent
Kidney Community States Bill will Improve Access to Quality Care, Expand Treatment Choice. - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Vertical Fields Capital LLC Doubles the Size of Its Crestwood Illinois Property After Successful Operational Turnaround
After successfully executing a strategic turnaround at 4501 West 135th Street in Crestwood, Illinois, Vertical Fields Capital LLC announces it has completed construction to approximately double the size of the facility. The property, which Vertical Fields Capital owns with Macritchie Storage LLC... - September 27, 2017 - Vertical Fields Capital LLC
Perthera's Subha Madhavan, PhD, to Speak at Prestigious Health 2.0 Conference
Perthera Inc.’s, Subha Madhavan, PhD, Chief Bioinformatics Officer, will be speaking at the 11th Annual Fall Conference of Health 2.0 on Healthcare Innovations, Oct 1 - 4 in Santa Clara, CA, in the Personalized Health Track “Turning Data into Value.” Dr. Madhavan will present a... - September 26, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Ez-XBRL Receives Patent for Structured and Unstructured Data Analytics
Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc. announces the issuance of a third patent by the US Patent Office. This is an additional patent awarded to the company’s earlier patent for a system that facilitates associating structured and unstructured data. The company's Contexxia product utilizes these algorithms to provide unique insights into both structured data, such as XBRL, and unstructured data. - September 25, 2017 - Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc.
L.M. Foundation Presents Grammy Nominated Miki Howard Two Day Special Event Celebrating Domestic Violence Survivors
Grammy Nominated Miki Howard is teaming up with L.M. Foundation to headline The "Aspiring 2B A Better Me™ Benefit Event Series." The two day event which starts Friday, October 20, 2017, in Baltimore, MD at Morgan State University's Murphy's Fine Arts Theater. - September 22, 2017 - L.M. Foundation
RxFunction Welcomes New Director -- Robert P. Rinek of Piper Jaffray Joins RxFunction’s Board of Directors
“This is a very exciting opportunity. There is a great clinical need out there that RxFunction is uniquely positioned to address,” said Robert P. Rinek, board member of RxFunction. - September 19, 2017 - RxFunction.com
CardioVascular Coalition Urges Adoption of National Strategy to Address Unnecessary Amputations During Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
Vascular care leaders call for policies to prevent amputation without arterial testing, increase PAD awareness, support screening for at-risk populations and promote multidisciplinary care - September 19, 2017 - CardioVascular Coalition
Washington, DC is Invited to Shop 9/20 for More Arts and Humanities Field-trips for DC Public and Public Charter School Students at All DC Whole Foods Markets
Washington, DC is Invited to Shop for More Arts and Humanities Field-trips for DC Public and Public Charter School Students; 5% of Wednesday, September 20th Whole Foods Market DC Sales to Support the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts and Humanities for Every Student Program - September 19, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
K12 Insight Welcomes Gregg Levin as President and COO
Veteran ed-tech executive joins K12 Insight to help revolutionize the customer experience in schools. - September 19, 2017 - K12 Insight
One World Education Teaches DC Students to Argue More Effectively...and It's a Good Thing
Students at 85% of DC traditional public schools and charter schools have made statistically significant progress over the last two as argumentative writers, using the innovative One World Education program. Argumentative writing is now seen as a critical skill for college success. Students are motivated with the One World program by being able to choose their own social justice topics. - September 19, 2017 - One World Education
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts and Humanities for Every Student Program to Benefit from Whole Foods Market District of Columbia Store Sales
DC organization celebrates 20 years of providing equitable access to the arts and humanities for DC students. DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will be the beneficiary of Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5% Community Giving Day in Washington, DC on Wednesday, September 20th. Five percent of the day’s sales from all four current Washington, DC stores will benefit the DC Collaborative’s high-cost transportation needs for their "Arts and Humanities for Every Student" legacy program. - September 17, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
After Outperforming Key Benchmark, Vertical Fields Capital LLC Sells Vehicle Storage Property in Gilbert, Arizona
Occupancy at 105 East Baseline Road increased nearly 30% in two years. - September 15, 2017 - Vertical Fields Capital LLC
Helping Veterans Improve Balance and Walk Better – RxFunction Reports Positive Findings from Research Study at the Minneapolis VA
“It helped my balance!,” “Gave me more confidence, I felt stronger!,” “No dizziness at all, like something was suppressing dizziness!,” “Made me feel like a normal person!,” are statements from participating Veterans in a study of Walkasins at the Minneapolis VA. - September 14, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Falling for Fall Arts and Crafts Show - New
Falling for Fall Arts & Crafts Show is a new event which takes place on Saturday 9/16/17 (10am-5pm) & Sunday 9/17/17 (10am-5pm) at Bull Run Regional Park Special Events Center in Centreville, VA. - September 13, 2017 - Troy Promotions
Systems Development and Analysis, Inc. Appoints Greg Williams Chief Executive Officer and President
Systems Development and Analysis, Inc. (SDA), a 32-year leader in development and design of data driven technology solutions supporting intelligence, defense and homeland security clients, announced today it has appointed Greg Williams to be the company’s Chief Executive Officer and President. - September 12, 2017 - Systems Development and Analysis
Kidney Community Executes Rapid Response to Help Dialysis Patients Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Providers, patient advocate groups, physicians and manufacturers step up to provide relief to dialysis patients across the Texas Gulf region. - September 08, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
ViRural & C3 Announce US-Africa Telecommunications Merger
The new combined company C3 Africa will focus on extending critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecommunications services to unserved and underserved communities across Africa. - September 07, 2017 - C3 Africa
Joann Payne, President Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joann Payne of Fairfax, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 32 years in the field of government relations. About Joann Payne, President Joann Payne has spent the... - September 07, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
National Bar Association Denounces DACA Reversal; Calls on Congress to Fill Trump’s Intellectual and Ethical Void
“When the authors of the United States Constitution sought to outline a vision, and lay the foundation for our democracy, children were not excluded from the pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. We cannot turn our backs on innocent children to aid in fulfilling a campaign promise, nor can we permit the misaligned values and self-serving agendas of this Administration to undermine the character and integrity of our nation." -- NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 06, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Cyber Ready USA to Open Cyber Combat Arena & Service Center in Oklahoma City
Cyber Ready USA, Inc. (Cyber Ready) announced today that it intends to open a Cyber Combat Arena and Service Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in Q4, 2017. The facility will provide a customized platform for supporting personnel from major companies ranging from senior management and key operators... - September 06, 2017 - Cyber Ready USA, Inc.
HMiners Announces Attractive Promotional Campaign for Their Cryptocurrency Mining Rigs
HMiners, a rapidly emerging name in the global cryptocurrency market, has just launched a lucrative promotional offer for their advanced mining rigs. With the introduction of this offer, all HMiners customers purchasing three units of the same product will receive the fourth unit absolutely free of charge. - September 03, 2017 - HMiners Technologies Inc.
National Bar Association Organizing Members to Support Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts Legal Experts Offer Guidance in the Face of Devastation
“We must call upon our lawmakers to heed the clarion call to action and make sure that they honor their duty to ensure that we have a federal budget that includes funding for FEMA as well as National Flood Insurance Programs. The NBA implores Congress to not play political games with the lives of those who have lost so much in life and property.” - NBA President Juan R. Thomas - September 03, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
National Bar Association Stands with Transgender Community; Banning Transgender Military Applicants Will Only Weaken U.S. Military
"The arbitrary announcement by the President of the United States to ban transgender applicants from serving in the military not only validates the prevailing feeling of intense anxiety within the community but serves to weaken the U.S. military at a time of expanding global instability." –Juan R. Thomas - September 02, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
U.S. Ranks Among Countries with Highest Rates of Prostate Cancer - September 01, 2017 - Men's Health Network