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New Review of Surety Programs for Service and Supply/Install Contracting
In underwriting public works’ contractors, surety companies extensively prequalify those businesses to confirm that they have the capital, capacity, experience and character to perform the specific contract. But, public funds are spent on a lot of other products and services beyond construction. Private Industry has always provided goods and services to our government entities. Supply and Service Contract awards make up a significant portion of governmental budgets across the country. - February 13, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Chuck Brooks Named Winner of "Cybersecurity Marketer of the Year" at the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Chuck Brooks, Vice President at Sutherland Government Solutions, and Chairman of The New Emerging Technologies Committee for CompTIA, was named winner of Cybersecurity Marketer of The Year at the 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. The 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards recognize companies,... - February 10, 2017 - Chuck Brooks
National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park Hosting First Virtual Reality Artist in Residence
Gettysburg National Military Park, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) and the Gettysburg Foundation, announced today that Lathan Mastellar will be the first artist whose “paintbrush” is Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Gettysburg NMP. He... - February 05, 2017 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Inaugural Class of GW Congressional Nuclear Security Fellows Selected
Fellows will spend one year working on nuclear security issues in the House of Representatives. - January 31, 2017 - Elliott School of International Affairs
Securiport’s Intelligent Immigration Control System Facilitates Senegal Authorities to Intercept & Extradite Wanted International Criminal to Justice in France
According to recent media reports in Dakar, Senegal, a French National who was apprehended for acts of armed robbery and wanted by Interpol, was intercepted and detected through Securiport’s Integrated Immigration Control System (IICS). With the intelligent watch-list management database... - January 30, 2017 - Securiport
Securiport Helps African Governments Secure International Airports from Crime and Terrorism for Enhanced Border Security & Threat Assessment
A recent industry analysis concludes that Securiport helps African governments secure International Airports from crime and terrorism for enhanced Border Security & Threat Assessment. The analysis states that ensuring strategic border security is a high priority for European, Middle Eastern and... - January 30, 2017 - Securiport
Medicare Advantage Earns Record Bipartisan Support in Senate
Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) President and CEO Allyson Y. Schwartz, released the following statement in response to a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Patrick Conway signed by 65 members of the U.S. Senate ahead of the annual rate notice on Medicare... - January 28, 2017 - Better Medicare Alliance
Barbara E. Baxter, DMD Honored as a Woman of Excellence and a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara E. Baxter, DMD of Washington, DC has been honored as a Woman of Excellence and a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Barbara E. Baxter, DMD Dr. Baxter has over 25 years... - January 27, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
FisherBroyles Announces New Intellectual Property Partner James J. Pohl to Washington, D.C. Office
FisherBroyles, LLP is pleased to announce that James J. Pohl has joined its Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Intellectual Property Law Group. Pohl is an experienced patent attorney with a true passion for providing thoughtful and judiciously creative advice to help clients... - January 25, 2017 - FisherBroyles
What Your Dog Knows About "Alternative Facts" and "Fake News" That You Don't
A new book, entitled "Perceiving Purpose" by author Sanjay Gupta, offers a model for how to examine the truth of what we see by understanding how dogs perceive the world. - January 23, 2017 - Intellectual Press
National Parks Service Invites Marine Corps Veteran Nicholas Collier as New Artist-in-Residence
National Parks Service - Gettysburg National Military Park’s Artists-in-Residence for January/February will be Nicholas Collier, a U.S. Military veteran who will pursue photography, sculpture and film-making during his month-long residency on the Gettysburg battlefield. Collier received his... - January 13, 2017 - National Parks Arts Foundation
The Barn at Walnut Hill
Poole & Poole Architecture renovates historic barn into 21st century green technology home. - January 12, 2017 - The Wright Scoop
Huckworthy Partners with UKintheUSA to Offer Easy Entrance Into the US Marketplace for British Technology Companies
UKintheUSA will leverage Huckworthy's infrastructure and distribution channels to reduce costs and risks for small UK companies to offer their products and services into the US marketplace - January 11, 2017 - Huckworthy LLC
Witlingo and Audm Partner to Deliver Conversational Audio Content for Large Brand Print and Web Publications
The partnership between Witlingo and Audm enables customers to move from the passive consumption of audio content via static podcasts to more engaging conversational and interactional experiences. - January 11, 2017 - Witlingo
The Medal of Hope Society Names President-Elect Donald J. Trump as a Recipient of the Medal of Hope
Today, The Medal of Hope Society, a grassroots organization comprised of wounded combat veterans and a Gold Star father, announced that President-elect Donald J. Trump as a recipient of The Medal of Hope. The Medal of Hope is The Medal of Hope Society’s highest honor, presented to U.S. - December 29, 2016 - HeroHope.org
Laurence Balter of iFlyAoA.com Offers Free Shipping on New Orders
Laurence Balter of iFlyAoA.com offers Free Shipping on new orders for Angle of Attack indicators. - December 29, 2016 - iFlyAoA
Laurence Balter Founder of iFlyAoA Encourages Pilots to Learn About Flying Angle of Attack
Laurence Balter encourages pilots to learn how to fly using Angle of Attack. - December 26, 2016 - iFlyAoA
Laurence Balter Introduces Angle of Attack Training and Education Website
Laurence Balter a Certified Flight Instructor introduces Angle of Attack Flight Training for students and pilots at iflyAoA.com. - December 22, 2016 - iFlyAoA
Boost Rewards Launches New Employee Engagement Solution
Recognition industry leader announces Ignite by Boost Rewards - December 21, 2016 - Boost Rewards
OPIC Approves $5 Million to Support Unreasonable Capital Fund Investing in Emerging Markets
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s Development Finance Institution, today announced the financing of up to $5 million to support Unreasonable Capital Fund I. Unreasonable Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in scalable and profitable companies working to address social and environmental issues that improve the lives of people living in underserved communities across Latin America, India, Asia, and Africa. - December 20, 2016 - Unreasonable Group
Reverend Janice R. Nicholas Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reverend Janice R. Nicholas of Mitchellville, Maryland has been honored as a Top Executive for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 15 years in the field of religion. About Reverend Janice R. Nicholas Reverend Nicholas is... - December 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
JabaTalks Commits to Client and Candidate Experience with New Hire
JabaTalks is proud to reaffirm their commitment to client and candidate experience with the announcement of Max Weiner as their new Director of Implementation and Customer Success. - December 13, 2016 - JabaTalks LLC
Witlingo Partners with Ring.io to Deliver Alexa Experiences to Enterprise Clients
Witlingo’s partnership with Ring.io will enable Witlingo to deliver one of the very first B2B skills in the market today. No more confined to the home, Alexa will soon be as much an office assistant as it has been a good home companion. - December 06, 2016 - Witlingo
Canless Air System to Continue Manufacturing in the USA, Credits Trump While Announcing Decision
Canless Air System joins growing list of US based companies who are no longer looking to move manufacturing outside of the country. - December 06, 2016 - Canless Air System
Home Caregivers Introduces New Website for Northern Virginia Family Caregivers
Home Caregivers this week is introducing a Family Learning Center® on its website, http://flc.ipced.com/HCG making it easier for family caregivers to find training and support resources to help them better care for the needs of their loved ones at home. - November 28, 2016 - Home Caregivers
Infinity Stage Debuts, with Dee Long of Klaatu Fame, Dedicated to New Plays and Musicals
Infinity Stage, Sound & Film is pleased to announce the official launch of its new theatre and play publishing website at http://www.InfinityStage.com. Based in Washington, D.C., the website also serves as a one-stop-shopping center for producers and directors of live stage events and... - November 28, 2016 - Infinity Stage, Sound & Film
Poets' Choice Publishing and the William Meredith Foundation Announce the Publication of Master Poet Martin Galvin’s New and Selected Poems, A WAY to HOME
A WAY to HOME brings together selections from previous volumes as well as a large group of major new poems by an award-winning poet of great stature. Ryan Bongers contributes his art to enhance and celebrate the poet's work. - November 28, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
Witlingo Partners with The Motley Fool to Launch a Stock Market Information Skill for Amazon Alexa
Witlingo, a McLean, VA based startup focused on building products and solutions for delivering highly usable Alexa skills today announced the launch of The Motley Fool Alexa skill for Amazon Alexa. Customers who own an Amazon Echo, an Echo Dot, Amazon Tap, or an Amazon Fire TV device, can now ask... - November 22, 2016 - Witlingo
Reflections, Paintings and Poems from a Poet's Gallery Launched by Poets Choice Publishing and the William Meredith Foundation
This will be the third collection of Elisavietta Ritchie’s work Poets Choice has been privileged to publish as a unique offering by the William Meredith Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to continuing the legacy of the former US Poet Laureate through publications and educational programs in the arts. - November 19, 2016 - The William Meredith Foundation
Nate Boyer Teams with RP/6 at Rallying America Event
TA Group Hosts Fundraiser to Scale Veteran Transition Services Globally. - November 18, 2016 - TA Group
JabaTalks Joins White House Call to Action, Pledges Software to TENT Foundation for Refugees
JabaTalks, the automated voice interview software, has pledged their hiring and coaching platform to provide refugees with better employment opportunities and training. - November 17, 2016 - JabaTalks LLC
Talking About Men’s Health Named Top 10 Blog
Talking About Men’s Health Named Among Best Men’s Health Blogs - November 03, 2016 - Men's Health Network
Kaprica Security’s Tachyon Software Acquired by Samsung Electronics
202 Partners, a boutique enterprise software sales consultancy for startups and mature IT companies, today announced that Samsung Electronics has acquired the Tachyon enterprise mobile device configuration software developed by its client Kaprica Security. Tachyon will be integrated into Samsung’s successful defense-grade KNOX™ mobile security platform. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. - October 27, 2016 - 202 Partners LLC
New Music Video About the Election is Released
A new music video “Rock in the Sun: Election Version” has been released by the artist John O’Brien playing with the band Observatory. The music video focuses on the difficulties of dealing with the 2016 presidential election. The theme is that we must end the fighting and the hate... - October 21, 2016 - John O'Brien Entertainment
The Washington, DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. Present Year of JUBILEE 2016
The Washington, DC Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. present Year of JUBILEE 2016 on Saturday, October 15th, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM at the Sheraton Silver Spring. JUBILEE promises to be an evening of enjoyable entertainment with dancing and gourmet dinner. This annual fundraiser raises... - October 08, 2016 - Continental Societies Inc.
Le'Andria Johnson Stars in Spare The Rod Spoil The Child at The Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC
Produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child focuses on taboo issues that are often ignored in the Black Community. “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child speaks to all ages,” said Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and 2016 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “I was particularly amazed to see young people so accurately depicting what our youth are going through. Everyone should see this exceptional play. Your life will never be the same." - October 06, 2016 - Summerville Productions
Americana Grocery Launches US First Latino Grocery Mobile Application for Android and IOS
Americana Grocery announce the launch of their mobile iPhone and Android application, a free interactive tool that allows grocery shoppers to receive notifications and alerts via their new application. The application, is the first Latino Grocery Store APP in the US, available online through the... - October 06, 2016 - Americana Grocery
SBA Designates E-Logic, Inc. as an 8(a) Certified Company
E-Logic, Inc. open for business with broader US Government clientele due to the September 30, 2016 certification as an 8(a) company by the SBA. - October 03, 2016 - E-Logic, Inc.
Tigerlily Foundation President and Breast Cancer Advocate, Maimah Karmo, Featured by Oprah Winfrey on OWN TV
Tigerlily Foundation is excited that its President and Breast Cancer Advocate, Maimah Karmo, was featured by Oprah Winfrey on OWN TV's "Where Are They Now," highlighting the organization's work supporting young women - before, during and after breast cancer. - October 01, 2016 - Tigerlily Foundation
"Rocky" Roque De La Fuente Fights for Electoral Rights of Virginia Citizens
"Rocky" Roque De La Fuente will defend the constitutional rights of US citizens to secure electoral reform in the State of Virginia tomorrow, September 23, 2016, when he presents his case against the Virginia Board of Electors at the Alexandria Courthouse. - September 22, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
2017 U.S. Wine & Beverage Expo Opens Attendee Registration
2nd Annual USBevX Focuses on “The Quality Revolution” - September 22, 2016 - Wine Industry Network
“Hey Frase” Podcast Announces Election Night Party in the Trump Hotel Suite
“Hey Frase,” a podcast featuring media personalities Sarah Fraser and Samy K, announced today that they will host an Election Night Party in the Trump Hotel on the evening of November 8. - September 20, 2016 - Hey Frase
Inflatable Innovation "a Revelation" for Sport of Bocce
An innovative inflatable bocce court has the potential to revolutionize the global sport of bocce. - September 16, 2016 - Packaworld International
Tabula Rasa HealthCare to Present Medication Therapy Management Innovations at MTM Summit September 15-16, 2016
Tabula Rasa HealthCare's (TRHC) Medication Risk Mitigation Matrix(R) brings to Enhanced Medication Therapy Management (EMTM) the ability to identify those Medicare beneficiaries at the highest risk of an adverse drug event and mitigates that risk through personalized interventions. - September 07, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
New Gamer Music Album - Ancient Aires & Marches; Music by Gamers for Gamers
Rich Staats' fifth album is geared for gamers. Music by a Gamer for Gamers. The songs are a fusion of instrumental, traditional instruments, electronica, and choral designed to have the maximum positive impact on your gaming sessions. These tracks are great for action adventure movies too. Genre: Electronic: Acid Techno; Release Date: 2016. - September 03, 2016 - Rich Staats
Huckworthy Contracted to Deliver Tactical Cellular Mobile Networks for Disaster Response and Prevention
Huckworthy has been contracted to deliver multiple GSM and 3G Tactical Mobile Networks to address the challenge of gathering real-time on the ground data during extreme natural or unnatural conditions. - August 25, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
PlantVax Contracted for Key Enzyme Production in Chemical Warfare Disclosure Sprays
PlantVax, Inc. has been contracted by a tier one US defense contractor as the primary supplier of Recombinant Human Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in support of a Program of Record chemical warfare disclosure spray. The disclosure spray is a first-of-its-kind plant derived enzyme-based sensor that... - August 23, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
Huckworthy and Boeing Sign Agreement to Enter Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program
Huckworthy has been accepted into the US DoD Mentor-Protégé Program, under which The Boeing Company will mentor Huckworthy in the further commercialization and improvement of its TRAVELLER line of Tactical Communications and technology solutions for government clients. - August 22, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
U.S. Marine with a Soft Side: Veteran Brings Let Mommy Sleep Newborn Care to Northern New Jersey
At a time when many small businesses are failing, DC based Let Mommy Sleep opens it's first franchise to an unconventional owner -US Marine Veteran Tom Wicklow. - August 19, 2016 - LetMommySleep
Vegan Soulfest
A celebration of culture and vegan living. - August 05, 2016 - The Land of Kush