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America’s Top 25 Most Influential Philanthropy Experts Lists CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance
H. Art Taylor Honored as a Change-Maker in Social Innovation, Holistic Charity Evaluations - March 17, 2016 - BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Satin Doll Trio Honors the Women of Supper Club Jazz and Cool Jazz at the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head on March 25th and 26th
Washington DC's popular Satin Doll Trio returns to the Jazz Corner in Hilton Head on March 25th and 26th at 8:00pm with a new show paying tribute to great American female singers ranging from the Supper Club style of artists like Blossom Dearie, Doris Day, Peggy Lee and Lena Horne, to the Cool Jazz style of singers like June Christy, Anita O'Day, Chris Conner, Julie London. - March 11, 2016 - Satin Doll Trio
Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois Gives an Exclusive Interview on AJC Radio’s Spotlight on Capitol Hill
Spotlight on Capitol Hill Gives Listeners an In-Depth Look at Initiatives and the Legislative Agendas of Our Elected Officials in Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2016 - A Just Cause
FCC Commissioner to Speak at CUE 2016 National Conference
CUE announced today that FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will address attendees at the 2016 National Conference, March 17-19, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. She will give a special presentation titled “Closing the Homework Gap” on Thursday, March 17 from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. in... - March 03, 2016 - CUE
Forcing Apple to Help Government Violates Constitution, Says A Just Cause
Abuse of Power is Becoming Commonplace by Government & Courts Since 9/11, Says A Just Cause - March 01, 2016 - A Just Cause
The Source Group Joins Apex Companies
Leading Environmental Firm’s 3rd Acquisition in 6 Months - February 29, 2016 - Apex Companies, LLC
Innovaxis Marketing Consulting Named Top Digital Marketing Agency
For the Third Consecutive Year, Clutch Recognizes Innovaxis for 2016 - February 25, 2016 - Innovaxis Marketing Consulting
HireKeep Nominated for DC Tech Madness
HireKeep has been nominated for DC Inno's Tech Madness competition. The official bracket will be revealed at an event at Penn Social on March 9. - February 25, 2016 - HireKeep
HUMENA Introducing DEEP
Now, HUMENA is introducing new, Theta Waves synchronous meditation called “DEEP.” It is dedicated to the deep meditation and deep relaxation experience. Theta meditation is a way to solve problems, a reset approach and to find the right way out. It is a way to extrasensory perception as well. It’s frequently associated with Out of Body Experiences (OBE), Astral Projections and Lucid Dreaming. It is a gateway to other realities. - February 18, 2016 - HUMENA Group (a DBA for InForce Group LLC)
Advertising and Circulation Expert Randall Brant Returns to ACI Last Mile Network
New Leadership Supports ACI’s Growing Distribution Network; ACI Last Mile Network announced this week that Randall S. Brant has returned to the company as Senior Vice President for Magazine/Catalog distribution. - February 16, 2016 - ACI Last Mile Network
IEDC Celebrates Economic Development Week from May 8-14
Celebration will bring awareness to the economic development industry and professionals - February 16, 2016 - International Economic Development Council
Affordable Laser Skin Resurfacing to Address Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Age Spots, Stretch Marks, Acne Scars and More! Located in Burke, VA, Just Outside of Washington D.C.
New state of the art laser technology has made laser skin resurfacing a safe option for many different skin types. Skin Deep Laser Services is a new medispa located in Burke Virgina, which is just outside of Washington D.C. They offer treatment plans and discounts for first time customers, referrals and treatment packages. - February 11, 2016 - Skin Deep Laser Services
Cantor Colburn is the Fastest Growing US Patent Law Firm
For the last ten years, Cantor Colburn LLP has been the fastest growing patent law firm in the country, according to patent analytics and research firm Juristat in its “Rainmaker Firms” blog post on February 4, 2016 (www.juristat.com/rainmaker-firms). Juristat measured growth in... - February 10, 2016 - Cantor Colburn LLP
Golden Crown Literary Society Names 2016 Lee Lynch Classic Award Recipient
Curious Wine named 2016 Lee Lynch Classic Award Recipient. Curious Wine by Katherine V. Forrest is, without challenge, the seminal lesbian romance. Not only did it break all sales records, going on to sell more than 250,000 copies, it set the standard for lesbian emotional and sexual expression. - February 05, 2016 - Golden Crown Literary Society
QRC Announces the World's Smallest RF Recording & Playback System
QRC Technologies (QRC) today announced the release of its 3rd Wide Band Transcorder® (WBT®), the WBT 3000. Now it is possible to carry a single device that will copy the RF environment and store that environment on digital media. The recording can then be used for further analysis in either software or other RF devices. The RF recording that is made does not contain any physical data, strictly the raw RF samples. - February 04, 2016 - QRC Technologies
LEAP Literally Helping Students Aim for the Stars
LEAP, LLC spearheaded a personalized career field trip for one of its LEAP Foundation DC Student Ambassadors and former scholarship recipient, Kevin Thomas Akers. - February 04, 2016 - LEAP LLC
New Technology Can Induce Restful and Regenerative Sleep
About a quarter of adults in the United States having sleep problems. Quality sleep time is a key requirement for efficient daily activity and overall mental health. Now there is a technological solution that does not rely on pharmaceuticals that can bring bad side effects: a new synchronous meditation system called “SLEEP.” - February 03, 2016 - HUMENA Group (a DBA for InForce Group LLC)
HireKeep Announces "Startups Meet Sales" Event
HireKeep is announcing its first "Startups Meet Sales" networking and matching event, where DC-area college students can be matched for interviews with some of the area's fastest-growing startups. - January 20, 2016 - HireKeep
Ferrara Flame Introduces New Italkero Luxury Patio Heater Into the USA
Welcome Lightfire Dolcevita to the USA! This is the latest offering in the luxury line of patio heaters from Italkero in Italy. - January 12, 2016 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
LEAP Finishes Phenomenal 2015, Welcomes in Powerful Beginning to 2016
Having recognized unprecedented success in 2015, LEAP, LLC is poised for an even greater 2016, as it starts the year by adding Major General Roger Blunt (Retired) to its leadership. - January 07, 2016 - LEAP LLC
LEAP Makes the Holidays Brighter for D.C. Area Youth
In its annual gift-giving tradition, LEAP, LLC, leads the way for the annual LEAP toy drive, helping to ensure brighter holidays for disadvantaged area youth. - December 24, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Partners of the Americas (Partners) to Develop Leadership Training Curriculum to Empower Community Leaders Across the Americas
Partners of the Americas is developing an integrated leadership training curriculum that will expand the leadership capacity and technical skills of emerging leaders and prepare them to tackle the most serious challenges faced by communities across the Americas. The project is funded by a $50,000... - December 22, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Leaps Past the 9000 Mile Marker in Charitable Racing
Having participated in endurance sports since 2011, LEAP CEO and fitness expert, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, will close out 2015 with over 9000 miles run to support charitable causes. - December 19, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Colombian Vocational and Technical Higher Education Institutions and U.S. Community Colleges Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced five new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by SENA-CAF to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from ExxonMobil
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced nine new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by ExxonMobil to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Institutions of Higher Education Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad with Support from the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced eight new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by Campus Puerto Rico to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more globally competent workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
LEAP is Actively Engaged in Building a Better, Brighter, Stronger Future for All
Following attendance at the historic 150th anniversary commemorating the 13th amendment, LEAP CEO, Dr. Clayton Lawrence hosted a table at the DC Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting. - December 14, 2015 - LEAP LLC
IRS Commissioner Koskinen to Keynote NBPCA’s 2016 Power of Prepaid® Conference, topcreditcardprocessors.com Announced as Event Media Partner
The Network Branded Prepaid Card Association (NBPCA) announced today that Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner John Koskinen will keynote the 2016 Power of Prepaid® Conference. Commissioner Koskinen’s address to the conference will focus on the formation and importance of the IRS... - December 12, 2015 - topseos.com
Escape Room Live to Add Edgar Allan Poe Themed Restaurants
Escape Room Live, the premier live escape game corporation in the US, is expanding their offerings to include Edgar Allan Poe themed Restaurant/Bars with attached escape rooms. Live action gaming is the hottest new trend in entertainment around the world with new television shows "Race to Escape" and the slated "Celebrity Escape Room" emphasizing recent consumer demand for novel experiences. www.escaperoomlive.com. - December 11, 2015 - Escape Room Live LLC
GUSTO Announces Industry Leading Integration with LevelUp
GUSTO, a nationwide leader in enterprise point of sale technology for the fast-casual marketplace, announces a industry leading integration with LevelUp; allowing LevelUp merchants to take advantage of every facet of LevelUp’s application. This marks the beginning of a partnership between GUSTO and LevelUp and is part of GUSTO’s ongoing strategy to provide our customers with thoughtful solutions to help them run their businesses. - December 10, 2015 - Gusto
ABDG to Attend NGAUS Industry Day 2015
American Business Development Group (ABDG) is proud to support their clients at the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Industry Day on December 8th, 2015. Attending Industry Day is an important component for successfully competing in the National Guard market. Industry Day... - December 09, 2015 - ABDG
The Restroom Kit® Reveals the One Place Almost Every Traveler Will Visit This Holiday Season - Best Tips for the Busy Traveler’s Inevitable Visit to the Public Restroom
Where’s the one place almost every traveler will visit this holiday season? William Massey, creator of The Restroom Kit, a compact all-in-one kit providing the four most essential items needed when using an inadequate or unsanitary restroom, says “Sorry, if you were looking for a more... - November 23, 2015 - TimeAway LLC
Swedish Firm with “Game-Changing” Innovation Technology Opens US Office
Demand drives Swedish Innovation Technology company, the Innovation360 Group, to open its first US Office in Washington DC. CEO Magnus Penker announced the opening of the Tysons Corner, VA office at executive meetings in Washington DC during a recent visit. The demand for measurable improvement in Innovation Acceleration and Achievement drives the decision to establish US Operations. The immediate goal is to functionally replicate the company’s HQ office in Stockholm as rapidly as possible. - November 14, 2015 - Innovation 360 Group
AFG Group Appoints Kim Showalter as Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist
AFG Group, Inc. (AFG) announces the designation of Kim Showalter as a Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist. Ms. Showalter is currently supporting AFG’s Transition and Relocation Team for the relocation and activation of more than 1600 personnel, and consolidating five staff... - November 14, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
"Diminishing Generations" Sets Its Voyage on the Battleship USS Iowa on November 14th, with a Heroes Cast and Interactive Wizardry
“Diminishing Generations” a biographic and photographic journey with a heroes cast of Veterans to autograph their lives in memoirs set to a series of books about WWll, Korea and Vietnam produced by Jodi Champagne, (author, photographer) on her latest project traveling across the country... - November 10, 2015 - Jodi Champagne
Father of Slain Reporter to Host Townhall Meetings in Baltimore and Washington, DC
Kenneth McClenton, father of slain 27 year old community news reporter Charnice Milton, will host Townhall Assemblies in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC to discuss “solutions not problems” regarding the unprecedented increase in unresolved homicides, missing persons and exploited children in Urban America. - November 04, 2015 - The Open Heart Close Case Campaign
Asteroid Initiatives LLC “Pixie” Spacecraft Swarm Probes Selected for Study Phase in Asteroid Defense Test
Asteroid Initiatives LLC “Pixie” Spacecraft have been selected for consideration in the European Space Agency Asteroid Impact Mission, part of the ESA / NASA “AIDA” planetary defense test. Pixies, tiny 40 gm (1.4 oz) femtospacecraft, would be used to instrument the moon of the Didymos asteroid in preparation for a high velocity impact by the US DART spacecraft. - November 03, 2015 - Asteroid Initiatives LLC
James Harper, Jr. Recognized as a VIP by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James Harper Jr. of Stafford, Virginia has been recognized as a VIP for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government acquisition and contracting. About James Harper Jr. Mr. Harper has almost 40 years experience... - November 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
LEAP, LLC, in the Community
Lawrence Executive Alliance of Professionals (LEAP) has become an active and respected small business contributor in the Washington D.C. community since its inception in 2007. - October 30, 2015 - LEAP LLC
GUSTO Supports End-to-End Encryption with Mercury
GUSTO, a nationwide leader in enterprise point of sale technology for the fast-casual marketplace, announces a direct integration with Mercury Payment Systems, a Vantiv company (NYSE: VNTV), supporting their end-to-end encrypted solution with tokenization. This marks the beginning of a partnership... - October 29, 2015 - Gusto
Associations Learn to Tap Social Media to Broaden Engagement in Grand Challenges
Strategist and Thought Leader, Seth Kahan conducted a workshop for associations embarking on Grand Challenges. Guest speaker Heather Holdridge, director of digital strategy for Planned Parenthood, described how her organization builds support through social media. - October 29, 2015 - Performance Development Group
Joseph D. Duffey, Ph.D. Honored with a Global Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joseph D. Duffey, Ph.D. of Washington, D.C. has been honored with a Global Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Joseph D. Duffey, Ph.D. Dr. Duffey has over 50 years experience in the... - October 21, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Local Golfers Compete to Help Equip Young Men for Life’s Starting Lineup
Charity Golf Tournament Marks First Major Fundraising Initiative to Fund Leadership and Mentoring Programs for The 13th Man. - October 16, 2015 - The 13th Man
Stern’s Printing Chosen by Union Bank & Trust to Manage Print and Marketing Collateral
Stern’s Printing and Engraving Co., a document management and information solutions company headquartered in suburban Richmond, Virginia, today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Union Bank & Trust to provide printing and promotional items as well as fulfillment... - October 14, 2015 - Sterns Printing
Huckworthy and Vitavox Enter Strategic Distribution Agreement for Tactical Audio Systems
Huckworthy will bring Vitavox’s specialist line of military and civilian audio products to the US market, as part of the TRAVELLER family of tactical communications solutions. The agreement makes the new Vitavox Bone Conductive Combat Headset immediately available to US Government agencies; bringing cutting edge hearing protection and enhanced situational awareness to warfighters and first responders. - October 10, 2015 - Huckworthy LLC
Matrix Medical to Unveil Enhanced TRACTUS Platform at NASS 2015
Matrix IT Medical Tracking Systems LLC has announced plans to release and demonstrate the newest version of TRACTUS. This is the world's first sterile field scanner and aids in stakeholder compliance to the FDA's UDI Final Rule. - October 07, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
International Performer Flo Rida Signs Multi-Year Partnership with Empire Rockefeller Vodka
International performer and recording artist, Flo Rida, and New York-based Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group, today announced a multi-year partnership for the brand to use Flo Rida’s name and likeness in promotional and marketing materials for the company’s Empire Rockefeller Vodka alcoholic beverage. Flo Rida will become Empire Rockefeller Vodka’s global brand ambassador. He will promote Empire Rockefeller Vodka on social media, through personal appearances and inclusion in music videos. - October 06, 2015 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
New Research Aims to Promote High-Quality Civic and Political Engagement
Spencer Foundation launches $2 million effort to create first-of-their-kind measures. - October 06, 2015 - Spencer Foundation
Historic "Greenock" Real Estate Auction in Orange County Virginia Set by Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the auctions of historic “Greenock” a former 6-bedroom bed and breakfast/bakery/home located in downtown Orange, VA; an adjoining 2 bedroom caretakers residence; and an adjacent .35 acre building lot. - October 06, 2015 - Nicholls Auction Marketing Group
Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc™ Launches the Inliant Clinical™ Dental Navigation System: A Dynamic Surgical Guidance Solution for Dental Implant Surgery
Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce its launch of the Inliant Clinical Dental Navigation System, a Dynamic Surgical Guidance solution for dental implant surgery. The Inliant Clinical device provides surgeons with a real-time image of the surgical drill position over the... - October 01, 2015 - Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc.