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YFOG, Offering America a Path to Economic Prosperity Through Social Justice, is Now Available to Libraries
"Yield For Oncoming Greatness: Capping Capitalism," is now available in hardcopy to educational institutions, libraries, bookstores, and on Amazon. - July 19, 2015 - Thinking Hat Press
Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat, of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition as a Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government with the Embassy of Nigeria. About Ingekem R. Ocheni,... - July 18, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Two New 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Grant Competitions Open Today
Partners of the Americas and NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced today the call for proposals for the seventh and eighth rounds of competitions of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants, which are open to higher education institutions (HEIs) throughout the... - July 15, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
August 13, 2015 Marks 95 Years of Red, Black and Green
The colors Red, Black and Green are approaching 100 years since being designated the symbol of all people of African ancestry. The Mhotep Corporation encourages celebration of the 95th year of RBG. (#RBG95) - July 07, 2015 - The Mhotep Corporation
Healthcare Justice March Applauds King v Burwell Ruling
Though the Healthcare Justice March applauds this decision, the Affordable Care Act is still costly and unjust for millions of people, according to organizers of the March. Tax credit subsidies help lower premiums but deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance are still prohibitively high. - June 26, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
Patent Award for Contexxia
Ez-XBRL Solutions announces the award of a USPTO patent for associating content in structured documents with corresponding unstructured documents. The technology is being used in the company's Contexxia product. - June 24, 2015 - Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc.
AFG Group Appoints Selena Lo as Market Sector Business Leader
AFG Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Selena Lo as Business and Client Liaison Leader for their Health, Research and Education markets. - June 23, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Thomas Martin Jones Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas Martin Jones of Fredericksburg, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of insurance. About Thomas Martin Jones Mr. Jones is the Owner and Agent of Insurance and Financial Services... - June 20, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
ECPA Senior Fellow Contributes to Pope Francis’s Encyclical
Thursday, June 18, Pope Francis released his long-awaited encyclical on the environment, a groundbreaking letter declaring climate change one of humanity’s greatest challenges. Dr. Dan Kammen, a 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner who also serves as a Senior Fellow to the Energy and Climate... - June 20, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Honoring a Young Renaissance Man
LEAP Foundation DC honored twelve year-old Kevin Thomas Akers as a recipient of one of its Foundation scholarships on Capitol Hill on June 15, 2015. - June 17, 2015 - LEAP LLC
From One Veteran to Another: A Message of Thanks for a Prestigious Award
Dr. Clayton Lawrence, CEO and President of LEAP, LLC, took a moment to thank supporters after being named the 2015 Washington D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Person of the Year. - June 08, 2015 - LEAP LLC
International Wine Tourism Magazine Launches Today
Available as a free online digital publication, “Wine Tourist Magazine” promises to take readers to the entire world of wine. - June 02, 2015 - Wine Tourist Magazine
Dr. Clayton Lawrence Speaks to ABC 7 on the Heels of Small Business Person of the Year Selection
On Friday, May 29th, Dr. Clayton Lawrence sat down with WJLA as a guest for the Washington Business Report with ABC 7 News National Correspondent Rebecca Cooper. The televised interview with Dr. Lawrence and President Harry Wingo (DC Chamber of Commerce) will air this weekend on Sunday at 9am. - May 31, 2015 - LEAP LLC
Game Changer: First Crowdfunding Super PAC Launches
Citizen Super PAC is the first crowdfunding marketplace where Americans from all walks of life can select and back specific ads for Republican candidates or issues they support or oppose. - May 29, 2015 - Citizen Super PAC
AFG Group, Inc. Appoints 2 Vice Presidents
AFG Group. Inc., a leading construction, program and relocation management services firm has elevated Kenneth J. Reese and Paul M. Szmurlo to the positions of Vice Presidents, as each has made significant individual strides towards AFG’s continued growth and profitability. As Project... - May 22, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
New SEAMS Committee to Foster Member Participation in Government Contracts
The newly formed SEAMS Government Committee aims to expand member knowledge, opportunities and capabilities for doing business in the public sector. - May 21, 2015 - SEAMS Association
The Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization's Annual Conference Features World Class Experts for the Opening Day Executive Track Keynote Addresses
The Day 1 Executive Track Keynote presentations for the 2015 TOCICO International Conference feature world leaders in innovative thinking and transformation of organizations and industries. From an 11 year long, TOC driven, ongoing process of improvement at Godrej Consumer Products to the beginning steps of operational transformation taking place at Delta Airlines, TOC continues to drive significant success in the private and public sectors. - May 14, 2015 - TOCICO
Institute for Corporate Productivity and AMA Study: Focus on External Threat Helps to Execute Strategy
Focusing on a common external threat is often an effective way for a company to execute its business strategy, according to a new global study. - May 12, 2015 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
NECTFL to Announce Recipient of SANS Inc. /Mead Leadership 2015 Program Award
The award to the fellowship recipient of the 2015 SANS Inc. /Mead Leadership Program will be formally announced this week during the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL) awards luncheon, taking place in Washington, D.C., as part of the JNCL-NCLIS 2015 Language Advocacy... - May 07, 2015 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
American Mesopotamian Organization: US Government Must Not Directly Arm Iraqi Kurds and Sunni Arab Militias with Heavy Weapons
The American Mesopotamian Organization supports the speedy and decisive defeat of the Islamic State; however, arming Mr. Barazani's militia and the Sunni tribes will plunge Iraq backwards into the days of Saddam Hussein's Baathist, clannish reign of terror. - May 06, 2015 - American Mesopotamian Organization
New Industry Group to Advance DRM
Technology sector participants confirm that the time is right for an initiative totally focused on the advancement of digital rights management (ADRM). Internet usage trends underscore the need for improvement in access control solutions to protect the integrity of high-value content and proprietary data, provide optimal usability, and ensure the security and privacy of consumers and enterprise end-users. - May 05, 2015 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
AFG Group Celebrates 25 Successful Years in Business
AFG Group. Inc., a leading construction program management and relocation services firm has reached its 25th Anniversary. The Firm is recognizing an impressive two and a half successful decades in business – the business of helping owners navigate and solve facility-related challenges. With... - May 05, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Hires Richard W. Lewis as Marketing Guru
Lewis was one of the architects of ABSOLUT Vodka success Vintage Rockefeller Spirits Group, manufacturer of Empire Rockefeller Vodka, Signature Rockefeller Cognac, and F. Rockefeller and Sons Champagne, announce the hiring or Richard W. Lewis to serve as Marketing guru. Lewis is best known for... - April 30, 2015 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
Patricia A. Cleary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia A. Cleary of Arlington, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Patricia A. Cleary Ms. Cleary has almost 50 years experience in the education field. She is a... - April 24, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
NMCAL’S 4th Annual Roman Gala
NMCAL’S 4th Annual Roman Gala - “Celebrating Families and Love is our Mission” His Excellency, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Council of Families to be honored on Wednesday evening, May 13, 2015 at the Embassy of Italy, DC with a host of Ambassadors and... - April 23, 2015 - The National Museum of Catholic Art and Library
eWaste Tech Systems Celebrates Earth Day Throughout the Year; Richmond-Based Electronic Waste Recycler Announces Events Through May
eWaste Tech conducts electronic waste recycling drives in partnership with the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority and provides pick-up services for government, non-profit and businesses in the Richmond-Washington, DC area. Upcoming e-waste drives include: April 25 and May 9 in Henrico County and May 30 at Midlothian High School with the local Girl Scouts Troop 665. - April 22, 2015 - eWaste Tech Systems, LLC
AFG Wins 5-Year GSA Construction Management Contract for St. Elizabeths' Phase II Project
AFG was recently awarded a 5-year GSA Construction Management Contract to provide Construction Management support services to the US Department of Homeland Security's Consolidation to St. Elizabeths’ Campus in Washington, DC. - April 17, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Maria D. Fiorentino, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Maria D. Fiorentino, Esq. of Frederick, Maryland has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Maria D. Fiorentino, Esq. Ms. Fiorentino has almost 20 years experience in the legal field. - April 15, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Elaine F. McConkey Selected as the Featured Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional Spotlight
Elaine F. McConkey, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been selected as the featured member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional Spotlight. This special recognition is in honor of her outstanding accomplishments and achievements in the Utility field. - April 15, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Alliance Between TMI and Equinox Offers Compliance Reporting Solution - Companies Work Together to Aide Customers
Nashville, TN-based Equinox Information Systems and Maitland, FL-based Technologies Management, Inc. (TMI) today announced their newly-formed partnership. Their alliance centers on the FCC Rural Call Completion Order. Both companies, in concert with one another, can aid clients in responding to... - April 11, 2015 - Technologies Management, Inc.
Winning Institutions of 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding Announced at the Summit of the Americas
Thursday, at the Summit of the Americas, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the winners of the Santander Bank-sponsored competition of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. The nine winning institutions involve university partnerships between the United States and Argentina,... - April 10, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Eileen Escudero Wisor Brings Over 10 Years of Legal and Environmental Law Expertise to New Day Underwriting Managers
Eileen Escudero Wisor has been named a consultant in the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage. Wisor joins the company with more than a decade of... - March 31, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Special Home Offering in McLean Designed for Multi Generational Living
A Unique Home offered for sale by Jennifer Halm of McEnearney Associates designed to accommodate multiple generations with an attached guest house. - March 27, 2015 - McEnearney Associates
AFG’s Paula Crosby Receives Prestigious CMAA Chair Award
AFG’s Marketing Manager, Paula Crosby, was recognized by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) with a CMAA Chair Award. - March 17, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
HOUCED, a New Real Estate Tech Product That Aims to Accelerate Realtor Sales
New Mobile App Aims to Accelerate Realtor Sales; Uses Data Analytics to Build and Convert Leads into Sales - March 11, 2015 - EA3 Solutions
Kids First! Film Critics Boot Camps in Denver, DC, Seattle, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe, and NYC
If you have a 10 to 15-year-old who loves film and dreams of being on the red carpet, KIDS FIRST! has a camp for them. Your tween can participate in the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp this summer at B-47 Studios in Seattle, Brooklyn/NYC, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe (NM) and Washington DC for an experience they'll never forget. For more info go to kidsfirst.org. - March 10, 2015 - KIDS FIRST!
Hawai’i Volcanoes Adds Artist-in-Residence Program
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the expansion of its residency program to host a second artist for a 1-month December residency at the Park. The artist, to be... - March 08, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Tachyon Delivers Zero Touch Mobile Device Configuration and Deployment with Samsung Bulk Enrollment Program
Kaprica Security Inc., experts in mobility and security, announced the release of the latest version of Tachyon™, their mobile device configuration and deployment solution. This new release includes support for Samsung’s new Bulk Enrollment Program (BEP). Kaprica is demonstrating... - March 02, 2015 - Kaprica Security Inc.
AFG Group Awarded 5–Year Construction Management Contract by GSA Region 3
AFG Group was awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract to provide CM services to GSA’s Mid-Atlantic region. - February 28, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat, of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government with the Embassy of Nigeria. About Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat Mrs. Ocheni is a Diplomat with... - February 28, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Careers and College Guidance Website Aims to Bridge Information Gap
A new website, CollegeMouse.com, was launched today to provide comprehensive career guidance and college education resources. CollegeMouse.com provides in-depth reviews for hundreds of potential careers, information on nearly 8,000 US-colleges and universities, as well as resources to help people... - February 24, 2015 - College Mouse
FLC Aims to Reach New Peaks with Tech Transfer at Its 2015 National Meeting in Denver
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) will be hosting its 2015 national meeting in Denver, Colorado, from April 28 - 30 at the Embassy Suites Denver. This three-day event will feature technology transfer education and training courses, an FLC Awards presentation and luncheon, and an industry day with a technology needs panel featuring representatives from several Fortune 500 companies. - February 23, 2015 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
RSC Adds New Senior Resource in Washington, DC Area
RSC Advisory Group, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of a new Principal in its Washington, DC area office. Robin Spivak, a long-time compensation strategist, advisor and analyst joined RSC effective January 1, 2015. Robin has subject matter expertise in compensation program design and... - February 18, 2015 - RSC Advisory Group, LLC
Seth Kahan and Tom Raffa Co-Host “Grand Challenges: Harnessing Your Association’s Unique Business & Social Value to Drive Membership and Benefit Society”
Innovative Thought Leader and Executive Strategist, Seth Kahan, will conduct an all-day workshop with Tom Raffa, President and CEO of Raffa, PC and founder of Companies for Causes, teaching executives how to propel their associations forward with the use of Grand Challenges. - February 13, 2015 - Performance Development Group
Seth Kahan Spoke on Leading Associations in the Age of Business Disruption
On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, executive change expert, Seth Kahan, presented insights to business leaders and association CEOs on the importance of using business disruption as a catalyst for innovation and a tool for association survival. The presentation took place at the American Association of University Women, 1111 16th St, NW, Washington DC, 10 am-12 noon. - February 12, 2015 - Performance Development Group
Jennifer Halm of McEnearney Associates Lists 3 Luxury Condos for Sale in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Jennifer Halm of McEnearney Associates has recently listed 3 luxury condos at 900 North Washington Street Condominiums in Old Town Alexandria. Jennifer Halm is thrilled to be able to help these clients through their home sale transactions. - January 31, 2015 - McEnearney Associates
C2 Solutions Group Receives “Fantastic 50” Award
C2 Solutions Group, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that provides federal government information technology services, has been named to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s list of the fastest growing companies. Winners must be privately held, headquartered in Virginia, sales between $200,000 and $100 million, and show positive revenue growth. - January 31, 2015 - C2 Solutions Group, Inc.
C2 Solutions Group Wins "2015 Best Places to Work" Award
C2 Solutions Group, Inc. has been named one of the “2015 Best Places to Work” by Virginia Business magazine. Companies from across the state vie for this recognition. Winners are chosen based surveys conducted by the magazine, based on company leadership, training, pay and benefits, and overall engagement. - January 30, 2015 - C2 Solutions Group, Inc.
FLC Announces 2015 Award Winners: Honoring the Best of Technology Transfer
This year, the FLC national Awards Committee is pleased to recognize more than 25 labs-and even more individuals-for their technology transfer achievements. The Federal Laboratory for Technology Transfer (FLC) is recognizing 15 labs for excellence in technology transfer, a six-lab interagency partnership, and a state and local economic development project. In addition, the FLC named an Outstanding Technology Transfer Professional, a Rookie of the Year, and three Laboratory Directors of the Year. - January 29, 2015 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.