District of Columbia: Washington Press Releases & News (Page 29)

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Our Military Kids

Donation will enable children of wounded warriors to enjoy favorite activities, live more normal lives. - January 26, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Ernest M. Williams Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Ernest M. Williams of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government with the Department of Veteran Affairs. About Ernest M. Williams Mr. Williams has 7 years’... - January 22, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide

Effective Inter-Religious Action in Peacebuilding Program Launched

AfP is pleased to announce a 3-year collaboration between the Peacebuilding Evaluation Consortium and the GHR Foundation aimed at amplifying the effectiveness of inter-religious peacebuilding. At a time when religion is often used to intensify conflict and spark violence, the program aims to examine existing inter-religious peacebuilding to provide a field-wide framework for realizing the power of religion in fostering dialogue and social cohesion—two critical elements of sustainable peace. - January 22, 2015 - Alliance for Peacebuilding

Negative Social Impacts of Development Projects Highlighted in New Book

Amakella Publishing announced today the publication of "Social Safeguards: Avoiding the Unintended Impacts of Development," a new book authored by Rodolfo Tello, scheduled for release on April 1, 2015 (ISBN 978-1-63387-011-6, hardcover, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, 134 pages, distributed by Ingram). - January 21, 2015 - Amakella Publishing

Seth Kahan Speaks on Leading Associations in the Age of Business Disruption

Executive change expert, Seth Kahan, will challenge the thinking of association executives in terms of association survival. The presentation will take place Tuesday, February 10, at the American Association of University Women, 1111 16th St, NW, Washington DC, 10am-12noon with a light buffet afterwards for guests. - January 21, 2015 - Performance Development Group

DBIA Elects Peter M. Kinsley 2015 National Board Chair

DBIA Announces 2015 Board of Directors; Peter M. Kinsley, President of Haskell’s Government & Public Services Group will serve as DBIA’s National Chairman of the Board. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches, and promotes best... - January 14, 2015 - DBIA

LEAP Organizations Wish D.C. Citizens a Happy, Healthy New Year, and Show Support for New Mayor

LEAP, LLC, and LEAP Foundation DC start the New Year leading by example, by encouraging D.C. citizens to commit to fitness alongside the new Washington D.C. Mayor, Muriel Bowser. - January 05, 2015 - LEAP LLC

The Greater Washington Dance Center Launches The Academy for Elite Dancers & Athletes

The Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) has announced fully accredited coursework to meet the demands of the elite dancer and athlete. Over 100 courses, including a full range of core curriculum, advanced placement, honors classes, electives and college prep (NCAA approved), are available in partnership with K12 International Academy. - January 01, 2015 - Greater Washington Dance Center

LEAP Foundation DC Sending Gifts and Hope to the Youth of D.C.

On Wednesday, December 17th, LEAP Foundation DC again supported Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Annual Capitol Hill Children’s Christmas Party for disadvantaged D.C. youth. - December 22, 2014 - LEAP LLC

"Mom’s Daily Planner" App Updated for 2015 - Calendar, Grocery Lists, To-do Lists, Budget & Chores in One Convenient Package

Available today, YadaHome® has completely redesigned its popular Mom’s Daily Planner (http://bit.ly/1zoy1wi) app ahead of the holidays and New Year. The app features a fresh user interface that complements the sleek design of Apple’s new iOS8 operating system. The app provides a unique organizing experience, allowing users to manage their calendar, grocery lists, to-do lists, chores and budget using one convenient and elegant family organizer. - December 17, 2014 - YADAhome.com, LLC

Energized Corps Program “2015 Goals” Launched Offering an Irresistible Proposition to HR, CEO, Managers, to Achieve Higher Productivity and ROI for 2015

End Burn Out, recognized experts in stress management and productivity solutions, recently announced their “Energized Corps” program that gives managers a proven way to energize their work force, increase productivity, raise ROI and reduce stress in the workplace. Now with "Energized Corps 2015 Goals" End Burn Out is calling for ten select businesses nationwide and in Canada to enjoy greater productivity and ROI. - December 11, 2014 - End Burn Out

Washington D.C. Says Goodbye to Its "Mayor for Life"

Along with the rest of the nation, LEAP, LLC, and LEAP Foundation remember and mourn the loss of Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. - December 06, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Dr. Clayton Lawrence Testifies at Mayor-Elect Bowser’s Public Engagement Forum

This week, Dr. Clayton Lawrence was invited to speak at a public engagement forum to provide insight into key areas of concern for the health and wellness of D.C. citizens as a new mayoral administration takes office. - December 06, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Keep Pests Outdoors Where They Belong This Winter

As temperatures across the country drop and the holiday season approaches, My Pest Pros, LLC reminds homeowners to take steps to prevent pests from dropping by uninvited. Mice, rats and cockroaches love nothing more than to spend the chilly winter inside a cozy home, bringing with them health and property threats. - December 04, 2014 - My Pest Pros, LLC

Be a Part of the Most Informative Survey on Student Financial Literacy

iGrad’s second annual financial literacy survey will focus on the priorities of higher education institutions as it relates to the financial well-being of their students. - December 02, 2014 - iGrad

"The Appalachian Trail: An American Legacy" Officially Released

After 5 years of development, filmmaker Sam Henegar has released his full length documentary film, "The Appalachian Trail: An American Legacy" produced by Still Waters Imagery & Media. The film features footage captured in all 4 seasons from the Appalachians as well as a multitude of... - December 01, 2014 - Still Waters Imagery & Media

FLC Launches Business Resource Tool, FLCBusiness: Boosting Our Economy by Leveraging Federal Laboratory Resources

The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) announces the launch of its latest business resource tool, FLCBusiness. FLCBusiness is a comprehensive database designed to aid business development and accelerate technology transfer for industry, agencies, and academia. - November 24, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.

AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award

AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

D.C. Native and Star Vocalist, Johnny Gill Salutes Decorated Veteran with Tribute

On Saturday, November 15th, award-winning vocalist and D.C. native, Johnny Gill, paid tribute to decorated veteran military physician, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, in a soulful performance. - November 18, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Sony Veteran Music Group 4TROOPS is Auditioning New Members

The Center for American Military Music Opportunities (CAMMO) is launching worldwide auditions to find new members for the Sony Music Veteran Group, 4TROOPS. - November 17, 2014 - Center for American Military Music Opportunities

Color Marketing Group Releases the 4 Key World Colors

Color Marketing Group, a leading international association of color design professionals, shares color information from its recent 2014 ChromaZone Color Forecasting Events held throughout the World. Color Marketing Group, founded in 1962 is a not-for-profit international association of color... - November 15, 2014 - Color Marketing Group

R4 Alliance Marches Forward for Veteran Advocacy with the Patriots Parade Initiative

R4 is a national alliance of organizations supporting Our Military Family joining forces to improve quality of services. R4 has over 38 member organizations who have served over 140,000. R4 is launching the Patriots Parade inspiring America to accomplish personal summits in honor of the fallen to support the living. - November 13, 2014 - R4 Alliance

Patient Pain Care Guide Offers Promising New Treatment Options for Mysterious Pain Condition

Positive Options for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Self-Help and Treatment Released by Turner Publishing, to Coincide with November as National CRPS Awareness Month. - November 13, 2014 - Elena Juris

Clubhouse International Presents First-Ever USA National Clubhouse Conference

Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization coordinating a global network of Clubhouse Communities for people living with mental illness, today opened the very first USA National Clubhouse Conference, which is being held on Nov. 12-14, 2014 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over 260 participants from approximately 100 Clubhouses from across America are expected to attend the conference, which focuses on how to create a national voice for the Clubhouse model of recovery from mental illness. - November 12, 2014 - Clubhouse International

LEAP Foundation DC Supports a Star-Studded Event to Benefit Area Youth

LEAP Foundation DC supports the Recreation Wish List Committee’s Grand Reopening Celebration of the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center, with honored guests Venus and Serena Williams. - November 10, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Staying Committed to Health and Wellness During the Holiday Season

On Sunday, November 9th, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence will participate in the Ft. Lauderdale half marathon, kicking off his first event before approaching the holiday season. - November 09, 2014 - LEAP LLC

U.S. DOE Launches $1 Million H2 Refuel H-Prize Competition for Small-Scale Hydrogen Refueling System

America's entrepreneurs and innovators invited to compete in designing clean transportation infrastructure. - October 30, 2014 - Hydrogen Education Foundation

Digital Network Solutions Integrates the Storage Made Easy Enterprise File Share and Sync Solution

Storage Made Easy, a leading provider of private cloud solutions, today announced that their private Enterprise File Share and Sync Cloud Control solution is being offered by Digital Network Solutions, a full service IT outsourcing and cloud solutions company. - October 29, 2014 - Storage Made Easy

Patent Award for Contexxia Enhancing Transparency in SEC Filings

Ez-XBRL Solutions announces the issuance of a patent by the US Patent Office for its Contexxia product. - October 28, 2014 - Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc.

Long-Awaited FDA Report on LASIK Confirms Safety and Effectiveness, with High Rates of Patient Satisfaction

The Food & Drug Administration "LASIK Quality of Life Collaboration Project" concludes LASIK as safe & effective with 95% of survey respondents achieving results of 20/20 or better. - October 24, 2014 - Refractive Surgery Alliance

Storage Made Easy Updates Mac Enterprise File Share and Sync Apps for Yosemite

Storage Made Easy, who provide a private Enterprise File Share and Sync Solution compatible with most private and public storage clouds, have updated their Mac Cloud Apps to be compatible with Yosemite. - October 24, 2014 - Storage Made Easy

Storage Made Easy Introduce Linux App Updates for Their Enterprise File Share and Sync Solution

Storage Made Easy are please to announce updates to their Linux Apps for their Enterprise File Share and Sync Solution: The updates focus on security, performance and feature updates. - October 24, 2014 - Storage Made Easy

LEAP, LLC: Inspiring Wellness, Leading by Example

Lawrence Executive Alliance Of Professionals (LEAP), CEO and President, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence, leads the company with his personal commitment to health and wellness as an endurance athlete. - October 24, 2014 - LEAP LLC

Colleges Switching to Innovative Student Loan Counseling from iGrad

Students increase knowledge retention with video-based trend. - October 22, 2014 - iGrad

Teamspace Integrates Storage Made Easy Enterprise File Share and Sync for the South African Market

Teamspace announces the integration of the Enterprise File Share and Sync Solution from Storage Made Easy as a part of their offering to provide businesses with a service where they can easily share, structure and control files with people from in, and outside, the company. - October 21, 2014 - Storage Made Easy

Memorable Milestones of Military Support

LEAP Foundation DC’s Chairman, Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence, will commemorate his 50th race by running the Baltimore Marathon on October 18th in support Catch A Lift. - October 17, 2014 - LEAP LLC

New Hardcover Edition: "Zephyr The West Wind" by 21 Yr Old Award-Winning Author RJ Tolson

"Zephyr The West Wind" Hardcover is a Must Read for Those Seeking Adventure to a Fantastical World Filled with Vivid Imagery and Heroism. - October 14, 2014 - R.J. Tolson

Bringing Hope to Our Nation’s Finest

Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence will run the Army 10-Miler on October 12th in support of the Hope for the Warriors foundation, benefiting wounded soldiers and their families. - October 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC

iGrad Survey Shows Financial Literacy Leads to Smarter Student Loan Borrowing

College students exposed to financial literacy curriculum borrow less financial aid and are more proficient at money management, according to iGrad’s first annual survey of financial aid administrators. The iGrad survey, with responses from approximately 300 nonprofit and for-profit... - September 30, 2014 - iGrad

Storage Made Easy Enterprise File Share and Sync Solution Tightens Controls on Shared Files

Storage Made Easy today announced they had enhanced their governance controls to enable IT to pre-set file sharing policies. - September 30, 2014 - Storage Made Easy

AFG Group Participates in GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program

AFG Group, Inc. recently joined GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program as a Mentor to the Protégé firm, VYD and Associates (VYD). The General Services Administration’s program focuses on encouraging subcontractor partnering relationships and fostering small business growth. - September 30, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

DiverseTech Teams with PurchaseBlack.com for Increased Diversity in the Technology Industry

Amidst recent diversity reports from social media giants depicting a significant lack of diversity, DiverseTech, a national awareness campaign has collaborated with membership organizations to being more attention to the problem and highlight solutions. - September 26, 2014 - DiverseTech

United States Department of Agriculture Laboratory Selects AboutWeb to Develop a Web-Site Using Drupal

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Systematic Mycology and Microbiology Laboratory (SMML) selected AboutWeb to develop a new, public-facing website that connects users with the vast data and records that SMML maintains. AboutWeb will be developing the new site using Drupal... - September 25, 2014 - AboutWeb, LLC

New Children’s Book Promises Fresh Spin on Muslim Holiday

Little Big Kids, an up and coming cultural lifestyle brand for young Muslim kids, is proud to announce the release of their newest storybook, "Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid Al-Fitr." It’s a delightful story about a boy named Ilyas and his best friend Duck as... - September 23, 2014 - Little Big Kids

eIntern Brings Solution to Oxymoron of "Experienced Entry-Level Job Openings" to Northern Virginia Community College STEM Career Fair

eIntern will be at NOVA's STEM-focused career fair offering internship opportunities to current and future job seekers looking to get into software development, computer programming and learning the most in-demand technical skills. The eIntern platform also gives individuals that elusive "work experience" needed to even just land an interview in an industry in which the skill gap is growing wider faster than the unemployed/underemployed can keep up. - September 23, 2014 - eIntern

Devils Backbone Debuts in the United Kingdom with American IPA

Devils Backbone announces the launch of American IPA to be sold outside of the United States. American IPA will be brewed by Banks's Brewery and released on tap at the 930 Wetherspoon pubs in the United Kingdom. - September 20, 2014 - Devils Backbone Brewing Company

All Natural Medicine Clinic Aims to Heal Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure Naturally

All Natural Medicine Clinic offers holistic, alternative techniques such as acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat patients in the North Bethesda and Rockville, MD area. The doctors, medical specialists in both the U.S. and China, treat diseases with a combination of traditional western and Chinese medical knowledge. - September 18, 2014 - All Natural Medicine Clinic, LLC

Saks Fifth Avenue and Saturday Night Live Partner to Celebrate SNL’s 40th Season and Key To The Cure

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