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Planet Technologies Becomes a Microsoft Cloud Deployment Partner
Planet Technologies, the leading Microsoft consulting and services company, announced today it has qualified as a member of Microsoft’s Cloud Deployment Program. This program is designed to assist select Microsoft partners who have been successful in building a capable cloud deployment... - October 30, 2013 - Planet Technologies
XOWi and Ordr.in Partner to Launch Food Ordering on Wearable Voice Technology
XOWi Inc., a McLean, VA based Wearable and Ubiquitous Technology company today announced a partnership with Ordr.in, the world's only restaurant ecommerce ordering platform for restaurants and publishers, to power the XOWi Voice Badge's food ordering capabilities. By integrating with Ordr.in, XOWi... - October 29, 2013 - XOWi
Preservation-Oriented Community Prepares to Break Ground in Haymarket, VA
Villages of Piedmont at Leopold’s Preserve includes more than 380 acres of protected conservation land and is envisioned to be a model for preservation-oriented land planning. - October 25, 2013 - Equinox Investments, LLC
Fear That Enabled Increased Government Surveillance Now Driving Demands for Privacy
While the overwhelming desire for safety following 9/11 opened the door to extensive government surveillance, revelations made by former NSA contractor, Edward Snowden has brought the right to privacy back into the spotlight. - October 24, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
Armored Shield Technologies Obtains Settlement of Intellectual Property Claims Against Superior Communications Systems, Inc. and Network Integrity Systems, Inc.
Armored Shield™ Technologies, Inc, the leading provider of Secure Protective Distribution Systems and developer of Secure Passive Optical Networks (SPON) and information technology (IT) and professional services and solutions to U.S. Federal Government agencies, announced today that it... - October 18, 2013 - Armored Shield Technologies, Inc
Arlington Designer Homes Awarded “Best Green Building” in the Metropolitan Washington Area
Local homebuilder Arlington Designer Homes has been awarded the “Best Green Building – Single Family Home” in the Metropolitan Washington Area in 2013, for a unique and beautiful new home featuring a living green roof and an advanced storm water management system. The Great... - October 17, 2013 - Arlington Designer Homes
Healthy Directions & Dr. Williams Debut Probiotic Advantage® + Cranberry, a Unique Women’s Supplement
Healthy Directions, a top source of natural health advice and doctor-formulated nutritional products, launches Probiotic Advantage® + Cranberry, an exclusive cranberry probiotic supplement that promotes women’s digestive and urinary health. - October 10, 2013 - Healthy Directions
Local Comics Bring Healing Through Laughter to Benefit Natasha’s Justice Project; Organization Fights to End the National Rape Kit Backlog
On October 26, Chinese Menu Comedy will host a night of entertainment to benefit Natasha’s Justice Project. NJP was founded by Natasha Alexenko, a sexual assault survivor whose assailant was identified nearly 16 years after she was violently attacked when he was found through a DNA match. Today, Natasha and NJP are working to end the national backlog of unprocessed rape kits and bring justice to survivors of sexual assault. - October 10, 2013 - Chinese Menu Comedy
CAMINTEL Touch2Vote™ Mobile NFC Campaign Solution Will Help Reyes Campaign Team Reach Out to Voters in Austin, TX
Aspiring politician Rico Reyes is partnering with start-up CAMINTEL in his bid for election to the Texas state legislature. Mr. Reyes' team will deploy the CAMINTEL Touch2Vote™ mobile campaign solution to connect with younger voters forming an influential minority among the diverse population of Austin's House District 50. Touch2Vote™ is an important component of CAMINTEL's "engagement marketing" platform, which leverages the power of smartphones to extend the reach of conventional marketing. - October 09, 2013 - CAMINTEL
HEVO Power's High Tech Manhole Cover Charges Electric Vehicle Adoption
HEVO Power's wireless electric vehicle charging technology selected as SAFE Emerging Innovation Semi-Finalist. - October 08, 2013 - Integrated Solar Technology
Enable America Employment Support Programs for Veterans Profiled in Nationwide Television Broadcast
Enable America, a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will be featured this week on “Hiring America,” a television program that highlights employment support for military veterans. The program will debut in a nationwide broadcast this... - October 02, 2013 - Enable America
Ean Williams Sets Template for Aspiring Fashion Designers
The designer whose name and label both are synonymous with impeccable style, spectacular elegance and worldly sophistication, Ean Williams sets the template for other aspiring fashion designers. Williams realized his penchant for fashion early in life. The proud father of now three boys, he... - September 15, 2013 - DC Fashion Week
Now Available in Paperback and Kindle "Attrition: The First Act of Penance" by SG Night
Enter a world of Demons, assassins, and magic this new Epic Fantasy, the debut novel of the young, up-and-coming SG Night—a story of sword and sorcery, tyranny and rebellion, love, and the fight for survival. A native of Northern Virginia, Night finished the draft of "Attrition" at just 17 years old and published the final product a few short months later at the age of 18. - September 10, 2013 - SG Night, LLC
New Dance Studio Offers a Unique Dance and Fitness Opportunity for Children and Adults
The Greater Washington Dance Center (GWDC) will be celebrating its Grand Opening to introduce a new dance studio to the Washington DC, and Northern Virginia area. The Greater Washington Dance Center will offer extensive dance and fitness programs for students of all ages, beginning through professional, to include Creative Movement (Preschool), Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern,Yoga and Fitness. - September 04, 2013 - Greater Washington Dance Center
Bella Cosmetic Surgery Hosts a Promotion for Tigerlily Foundation
Maryland plastic surgery office Bella Cosmetic Surgery is encouraging patients to donate to the Tigerlily Foundation this Fall to receive a special offer at the practice. - September 03, 2013 - Bella Cosmetic Surgery
South African Wines, Including the Wines of Golf Legend Retief Goosen, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
The wines of golf legend Retief Goosen will be showcased at the 8th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 14th & 15th 2013 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival invites wine lovers, foodies and families to learn about South Africa through this two day... - August 30, 2013 - Grayhaven Winery
American Muslim Entrepreneur Innovates New Orthopedic Prayer Mat, Gets Worldwide Attention
While working in the mall years ago, Kamran Hakimi would remember how he would take his usual five minute break to pray his afternoon prayers. Initially, his daily routine was to find a flattened cardboard box to put under his thin prayer rug for more cushion due to concrete floors and to lessen... - August 15, 2013 - Sajda Salah Mats
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,400 Grant to Hire, Train First Employee at Dog Tag Bakery
Innovative DC-based start-up committed to empowering combat-wounded veterans. - July 23, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
BBQ Fundraiser Will Kickoff Cross-Country Bike Trip by Wounded Warrior and Paralympian Rob Jones
July 27th event by “Fired Up To Help” to benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - July 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Provide Housing for Homeless Female Veterans
Donation to Final Salute will provide transitional support for women and children. - July 11, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Businessuites Opens New Executive Suite Location in Gaithersburg, Maryland
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies. - July 09, 2013 - BusinesSuites
Let's Go to China!
Let's Go to China! is a book series for early readers. With wonderful art and interesting facts, the series is designed to capture the attention of both readers and listeners of any age. - July 08, 2013 - Tommy Tong
EnviroCare Cleanup & Restoration is Now a Water Damage Restoration Certified Firm, Serving the Washington, DC Metro Area
As one of the leaders in Water Damage restoration, Envirocare Cleanup & Restoration earned the prestigious title of a certified water damage restoration firm by the IICRC. - July 05, 2013 - EnviroCare Cleanup & Restoration
Free Kindle Download for Marines 5 July to 7 July, 2013
Hard Corps Knowledge: How to Succeed in the Marine Corps, Kindle edition, is being made available for free download from July 5th to July 7th, 2013. - July 05, 2013 - Hard Corps Knowledge
Local Window & Door Retailer Launches Responsive Website to Better Service Growing Mobile Audience
K.C. Company, Inc., Pella Windows & Doors Launches a New Responsive Web Design to Better Serve Growing Mobile Audiences in Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. markets. - July 03, 2013 - K.C. Company, Inc.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $7,500 in Grants to VA Hospitals Across Western U.S.
Multi-state grants will fund variety of services for wounded veterans. - June 27, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
MessageSolution to Exhibit Its Hybrid Cloud & On-Premise Information Archiving & eDiscovery Platforms at International Society for Technology in Education 2013 (ISTE)
MessageSolution will be demonstrating the versatility of its cloud and on-premise information archiving and eDiscovery platform, a hybrid solution designed for the regulatory compliance, legal discovery, litigation support and storage management for the education sector at ISTE 2013. - June 24, 2013 - MazeArt Fondation
Weidlinger’s Peggy Van Eepoel Elected Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW) Chairperson
Weidlinger DC Associate Principal Peggy Van Eepoel is the first woman in the organization’s 25-year history to hold the position. - June 07, 2013 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Indie Film Director for "Spirit of Love," the Mike Glenn Story Requests White House Screening in Support of Diversity, Disabilities in Film and Sports for Disabled Teens
Deaf and Hard of Hearing teens deliver a powerful message of Acceptance - June 06, 2013 - Film It Productions
Mortgage Service Provider Hires New Business Development Manager as Sales Increase
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of quality control, due diligence, mortgage compliance audits, MERS reviews (MERS®) and loan fulfillment including underwriting, closing and post-closing services, has hired Michael Atwell as a Business Development Manager amidst increasing demands for... - June 05, 2013 - The StoneHill Group
Spa Logic Grand Opening, New Salon and Spa Dedicated to Washington DC’s Local and Visiting Clientele
“Beauty comes in all forms” stylists Kathy Luu and Zhen Lin work hard on creating a look that adapts to each client’s preferences, style, feel and personality. Spa Logic, the latest destination for Washington DC hairstyles and fashion will kick off its Grand Opening Thursday June... - May 30, 2013 - Spa Logic
JDC Investments Just Signed a Contract to Save an FSBO Client from Paying Thousands in Commissions
JDC Investments and its partners have been in real estate for over 10 years combined, and have helped hundreds of people by purchasing their home that was just collecting bills. - May 24, 2013 - JDC Investments LLC
Long® Fence Sponsors the National Memorial Day Parade with Temporary Fence Donation
Long® Fence is honored to be a 2013 National Memorial Day Parade Supporter for an in-kind contribution of over 500-linear feet of temporary pedestrian barricade fencing. The parade will take place in our nation’s capital on Monday, May 27, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM EDT. The fencing will... - May 24, 2013 - Long Fence
Whole Health’s Natural Hair Loss Treatments Are Transformational
Whole Health Medical Center’s Natural Hair Loss Clinic Offers Effective New Solutions for Those Suffering from Hair Loss. - May 22, 2013 - Whole Health Medical Center
"PKard for Mac" First to Solve Dual Persona for Mac CAC Users – Another First for Thursby Software
Thursby Software Systems, Inc., released a free update of its PKard® for Mac software, including support for CAC dual persona Apple Mac users. It is available immediately. - May 17, 2013 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
Planet Technologies Builds Microsoft Crime Prevention and Inspections Accelerator
Solution is the Latest in Line of Many Business Applications from Planet that leverage Microsoft CRM and Windows 8. - May 17, 2013 - Planet Technologies
Reckenen Introduces Outsourced Bookkeeping & Accounting Services
Bookkeeping and controller offerings focused on small to medium-sized business and non-profits. - May 13, 2013 - Reckenen
Kore Federal Honored with the Vanguard Award for Fastest Growing Technology Company in Virginia
Kore Federal recognized for its fast growth and success in delivering innovative technology solutions to the Department of Defense, Homeland Security and the Intelligence Community. - May 03, 2013 - Kore Federal
SBM Investment Companies Commence Voluntary Chapter 11 Reorganization
SBM Investment Certificates, Inc. (“SBMIC”) and SBM Certificate Company (“SBMCC”) (together, the “SBM Investment Companies,” “Companies” or “SBM”) today announced that they have filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of the United... - May 03, 2013 - SBM Financial Group
blush | WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING FIRM Selects Mahogany Blue Public Relations as Agency of Record
Washington, D.C. area Public Relations Agency to Provide Services for Local Wedding Planner. - May 02, 2013 - Mahogany Blue PR
BusinesSuites Opens New Executive Suite Location in Annapolis, Maryland
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies - April 30, 2013 - BusinesSuites
National Corporate Housing Observes Take Your Child to Work Day
National Corporate Housing, a global multibrand corporate housing company and leader in the furnished temporary housing industry, observed Take Your Child to Work Day on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at all nationwide locations. - April 29, 2013 - National Corporate Housing
Lawson Mulvihill Media's Director of Communications Joins Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield, New Jersey
Lawson Mulvihill Media announces that Margaret Mulvihill has joined the Board of Trustees - Boys & Girls Club, Garfield, NJ. Margaret is a long-time supporter of BGCG and looks forward to joining with her fellow Trustees in assisting the Clubs’ CEO Paul J. Casey implement his wonderful vision for the Club. - April 25, 2013 - Lawson Mulvihill
Long® Fence Sponsors Montgomery County Humane Society Paws in the Park Event
Long® Fence is proud to support the Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) by sponsoring the 15th annual Paws in the Park fundraising event. The event will be held April 28, 2013 from noon to 4PM and is held at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm in Gaithersburg, MD. Paws in the Park is family-... - April 24, 2013 - Long Fence
Climate Controversy 2013 Book Release and Earth Day Find Common Ground
Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown, WV hosted a book signing reception for the newly-released book, Climate Controversy 2013 on Sunday, April 14th. The essays of eight Jefferson County, WV student winners of the 2013 Common Ground Student Essay Competition are included in the publication. The... - April 19, 2013 - Books Motivate Foundation, Inc.
CNSI Adopts TrustedAgent to Complement Its HIPAA/HITECH Compliance Expertise
Trusted Integration (TI www.trustedintegration.com) welcomes CNSI (www.cns-inc.com) to its list of commercial clients. CNSI leverages the TrustedAgent Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solution as a supplement to its deep expertise in delivering HIPAA/HITECH security requirements for CNSI... - April 12, 2013 - Trusted Integration, Inc.
Unique Green Home First Completed Under Arlington’s Special Use Permit
Local homebuilder Arlington Designer Homes has just finished building one of the greenest houses in the county. This unique single-family home, located on the first pipestem lot to be developed in Arlington County under a new special use permit process, features a living green roof and an advanced... - April 02, 2013 - Arlington Designer Homes
National Apartment Association Offers $1 Million Prize for Best Education Conference Marketing Plan
Association’s “Grow the Show” competition challenges marketers to double the paid registered attendance at the 2015 NAA Education Conference & Exposition. - March 28, 2013 - National Apartment Association
Open Source Software Institute Names Industry Advisory Board Members
The Open Source Software Institute (OSSI) has named several new members to its Industry Advisory Board. New Board members include: Bill Bacci of HP Federal; Dr. William Grossmann of Global Projects Design; AJ Jaghori , former CTO of L-3 Stratis; Jack Kurtz of sqrrl; and Robert Sterling, a career... - March 26, 2013 - Open Source Software Institute
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Funds $17,000 Grant to Combat Veteran Homelessness
Funding of NACV’s housing project supports initiative by Mayor Gray, DCOVA and Federal VA. - March 22, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes