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Commonwealth Awards $3.05 Million Infrastructure Grant to Marlborough
MassWorks Grant to fund Rt. 20 renovation, unlock $160 million in commercial development. - November 03, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
DeLange Named GenPro Chief Operating Officer
GenPro Energy Solutions announced that electric industry veteran Lee DeLange has joined the company as chief operating officer. - November 03, 2016 - GenPro Energy Solutions
Sterling Analytics Launches Incentive Program for LED Retrofit Lighting Projects
Energy Efficiency Program for Southern California utility customers targets lighting system upgrades with incentives that achieve an accelerated payback period and higher return on investment. - November 03, 2016 - Sterling Planet
Barclays and Unreasonable Group Launch Unreasonable Impact in US, Harnessing Capitalism to Solve Major Global Problems
Unreasonable Impact supports entrepreneurs who are collectively generating thousands of jobs on the frontier of the green economy. - November 02, 2016 - Unreasonable Group
On a Mission of Civiliti ... See Things Differently... People Equally
With a uniquely new "self-sustainable" business model, Civiliti launches its Indiegogo Campaign today utilizing EcoArt to support environmental sustainability and human rights non-profits directly. African masks and sculptures, photography, painting, music and other original artisan works... - November 02, 2016 - Civiliti Corporation
WK Dickson's Phil Cannon Appointed to 2nd Term as GAA Corporate Member
Phil Cannon, vice president with W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., has been appointed to a second term as the Georgia Airport Association (GAA) Corporate Member. Nominations for the office were taken during the association’s annual conference in Jekyll Island, GA on October 27, 2016. Phil has... - November 02, 2016 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Bringing Solar to the Homeless: Volunteers, Enphase, JinkoSolar, and Solplicity Score Win for Committee on the Shelterless
Volunteer Crew to Complete Nonprofit Rooftop Installation - November 02, 2016 - Everybody Solar
KIB and UTD Students Help Make YMCA Fall Festival a Green Event
On Friday, October 28, the Irving Family YMCA was transformed into a Fall Festival, with attendees of all ages dressed in costumes and enjoying the variety of activities that were offered. Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) once again partnered with the YMCA to help make this a “Green Event.”... - November 02, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Lorax Compliance Invites Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialists to Learn 8 Reasons to Join the EPR Workshop
Free Webinar will be held on Tuesday, 22nd November, 2016 at 11am (EST) | 4pm (UK) | 5pm (CET). - November 02, 2016 - Lorax Compliance Ltd
SME Appoints New Directors
Chuck Gemayel and Timothy Mitchell Chosen to Fill Strategic Roles as Firm Continues to Grow. - November 01, 2016 - SME
YANMAR America Acquires Land for New Training and Customer Experience Facility
New Facility to be Located in Acworth, Georgia - November 01, 2016 - YANMAR America
SME Recognized for Excellence
Company Receives Top Recognition for Excellence in Human Resources Practices. In addition to being named one of Metropolitan Detroit’s “101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” by the National Association of Business Resources (NABR), SME was awarded the top honor “2016 Elite Award - "Best of the Best Overall Award." - October 31, 2016 - SME
Bell Flow Systems Staff Undertake Product Training on the Plum Mac R6
Bell Flow Systems have introduced a new telemetry system to their portfolio of environmental products. Last month the technical sales team were invited over to Bialystok in Poland for product training on the Plum Mac R6 – an intelligent readout and data logger. - October 31, 2016 - Bell Flow Systems
Marlborough Unemployment Falls 50% in Four Years to 15-Year Low
Unemployment fell to 2.7% in September, a number not seen since 2001. - October 30, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Rain Bird Irrigation System Helps Bring New Life to Turf Grass on the National Mall in Washington, DC
Over the past nine years, the highly visible grass along the National Mall in Washington, D.C. has been under renovation. Running from the Capitol building to the Lincoln Memorial, this newly restored 18-plus-acre national park now includes a state-of-the-art Rain Bird irrigation system to help it remain pristine year round. Rain Bird is proud to be part of this important project to restore and beautify our nation. - October 30, 2016 - Rain Bird
This is a Very Exciting Time for the Electricity Sector Across West Africa Says WAPIC Sponsor Lucy Electric
“Forward-looking governments in the region are proactively developing infrastructure and we anticipate continued investment in the short and medium term. As such this is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across West Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Rick St John, Regional Director Africa at Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a platinum sponsor at the upcoming WAPIC. - October 30, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Source Molecular Supports 3 Conferences in October
Source Molecular Corporation sponsored three separate conferences in Michigan, Texas and Montana this October, emphasizing the importance of identifying sources of water pollution in solving water quality related problems. Source Molecular’s Grace Anderson attended the Water... - October 29, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
Hundreds Attend Job Fair as Marlborough Unemployment Hits 15-Year Low
Marlborough unemployment rate falls to lowest level since May 2001. - October 29, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
SGS Academy Offers FSPCA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human Food Training
Become a FSMA preventive controls qualified individual with FSPCA PCQI training from SGS. - October 29, 2016 - SGS
Source Molecular Attends 12th CASQA Conference
Source Molecular Corporation once again makes an appearance at the annual conference hosted by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA). The 12th conference was held on September 12 to 14, 2016, at Paradise Point in San Diego with the theme “Stormwater Evolution: Source to... - October 28, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation
BAM Superior Solutions to Deliver 170kW Commercial Solar Power System for Sedona Public Library
BAM Superior Solutions (http://www.bamsuperiorsolutions.com) announced today plans for a 170 kilowatt Commercial Solar Power System to provide electricity for the nonprofit Sedona Public Library. The renewable energy system consists of solar arrays installed on the roof of the Library as well as on... - October 28, 2016 - BAM Superior Solutions
How Does Saving a Wildebeest Migration Help Giraffes?
Understanding interactions among species assists wildlife conservation. The seasonal presence of thousands of migratory wildebeests reduces local lion predation on giraffe calves, resulting in greater survival of giraffes. Conservation of disappearing migratory wildlife has positive ripples throughout the ecosystem. - October 27, 2016 - Wild Nature Institute
greeNEWit Partners with EduSerc to Launch Green STEM Residency Program (GSRP) in Maryland
The two collaborated to design a Young Innovators Green STEM Residency Program for schools where engineers, corporate professionals and mentors deliver a year-long industry enrichment program on STEM concepts to solve environmental problems. - October 27, 2016 - greeNEWit
Test Confirms ePIPE's LeadSmart™ Technology Brings Lead Levels Into Compliance with EPA Guidelines
A lead test recently conducted after an ePIPE restoration project revealed the patented epoxy coating is the fastest method to safely bring lead leaching into compliance. Independent test results showed that after ePIPE was applied to the lead pipes, lead leaching in the tap water was reduced to levels far below the United States EPA’s cutoff of 15ppb. Not only do the public mains and branch lines need to be protected, but the pipes inside buildings and homes may also have lead contributors. - October 27, 2016 - Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC
Global Renewables Investments Signs Contracts in Iran for Wind & Solar Projects
Global Renewables Investments B.V. attend ceremony for Dutch Trade Mission to Iran 23-28 October 2016. - October 26, 2016 - Global Renewables Investments B.V.
2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Audubon International Names Christine Kane as New Executive Director
After an extensive search and interview process, Audubon International’s Board of Directors has named Christine Kane as the new executive director for the environmental education organization. Kane comes to the organization with extensive management experience as a leader at several... - October 26, 2016 - Audubon International
"Imperative That the Financial Stability of the Sector is Addressed to Support Investment," says Globeleq in Run-Up to iPAD Cameroon
“It is imperative that the financial stability of the sector is addressed to support and encourage private investment in Cameroon” – this is according to Jean-Louis Ekra, board member of Globeleq, a successful private investor in the country’s power sector and returning... - October 26, 2016 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum
Inspiring Future - Australian Coastal and Marine Ecology Paving the Way for Future Environmental Management
Paving the way for future environmental management. Based in the Moreton Bay Regional Council district, Australian Coastal and Marine Ecology is looking to expand and is looking for the right people to support this growth, following 53k views of their facebook video. It is through effective... - October 25, 2016 - Australian Coastal and Marine Ecology
New SGS Webinar on Driving Transparency and Performance in Supply Chains Through Innovation and Supplier Finance
Date: November 2, 2016. Learn more about International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Global Trade Supplier Finance (GTSF) program that addresses supplier sustainability by offering a financial incentive for improvements in supplier social and environmental performance. - October 24, 2016 - SGS
SGS Webinar: Chain of Custody Update for Certificate Holders and Outlook for 2017
Join the webinar to learn about the transition and implementation rules of the new FSC™ Controlled Wood Standard (FSC-STD-40-005 V3-0) as well as recent FSC COC and PEFC™ COC standard revisions. - October 24, 2016 - SGS
Inaugural Lyrics for Lucas Benefit Concert in Support of SUDC Research to Take Place at Starland Ballroom in New Jersey
The Lyrics for Lucas Foundation, along with the SUDC Foundation, will be hosting the inaugural Lyrics for Lucas benefit concert and silent auction at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. The event will be taking place at 7pm on October 26, 2016, and is benefiting the SUDC Foundation. Proceeds will go towards support and research for Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). - October 24, 2016 - Eneractive Solutions
Xylem Watermark Partners with KIB for Cleanup Project on Campion Trails
Xylem is a is a water technology company dedicated to helping to solve water challenges around the world. On Thursday, October 20, a group of forty-two Xylem employee volunteers tackled a water-related issue very close to home: a cleanup at Bird’s Fort Trail Park, with the goal of keeping... - October 23, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
TGI Solar Updates and Developments
TGI Solar Power Group Inc. (TSPG) a diversified technology company recently announced that has filed its initial Form 10 Registration Statement ("Form 10") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and currently working on its Annual report 10K. TGI intends to... - October 22, 2016 - TGI Solar Power Group Inc
GlacialTech Shows Off New Luminaires, Heatsinks, and Drivers at Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2016
Unveils New Dual-Light Multicolor Ceiling Luminaire Matches Any Interior Lighting Scheme - October 22, 2016 - GlacialTech Inc
Marlborough Works! Initiative Helps Jobseekers Get Noticed Online
LinkedIn workshop teaches personal SEO for job search, ahead of Marlborough job fair. - October 21, 2016 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Abuja Prepares for Nigeria Mining Week and iPAD Nigeria as MAN Unites a Re-Emerging Sector
Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, will deliver the welcome address at the inaugural Nigeria Mining Week which is taking place in Abuja from 25-27 October. “A national mining event, which we hope will grow into an international event,” is how... - October 21, 2016 - iPAD Nigeria Mining Forum
Appliance Recycling Centers of America Announces JP Harper to Join as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARCI), a leading provider of appliance recycling and retailing services, has announced that JP Harper has been appointed the company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Harper will oversee ongoing business operations for... - October 20, 2016 - Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.
High-Level Experts to Highlight Opportunities at iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastructure Forum
An impressive list of experts from the energy sector will address iPAD Rwanda taking place from 1-2 November in Kigali, Rwanda. - October 19, 2016 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Bio-Oxygen Exhibiting at HVAC 2016 Construction Week Show
Air filtration and purifier company to be exhibitor in UK. - October 19, 2016 - Bio-Oxygen
New 33.6W LED Drivers GP-RS35P-42C(A) with DC Jack Output and Optional Dimming – from GlacialPower
Versatile drivers for multiple applications, offering great power efficiency. - October 19, 2016 - GlacialTech Inc
SportGroup Acquires ProGrass from Rockwell
SportGroup Holding Consolidates Position in Artificial Turf Market with Pittsburgh's ProGrass - October 18, 2016 - APT
IPMK4L Successfully Conduct Scaffolding Safety Awareness for 60 Attendees at Balai K3 Jakarta
IPMK4L (Ikatan Profesi Mutu, Keselamatan, Kesehatan dan Keamanan Kerja dan Lindung Lingkungan/ H.S.S.E.Q. Association) successfully conduct Scaffolding Safety Awareness Training for IPMK4L association’s member. This training was conducted by IPMK4L and attended by 60 participants from all over the area. This event was held at Balai K3 and supported by Transafe Indonesia. - October 17, 2016 - Transafe Indonesia
Keep Irving Beautiful Conducts Annual Litter Index
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) board and staff members conducted the annual city-wide Litter Index survey on Friday, October 14. As one of the requirements for KIB maintaining the highest President’s Circle level in the Keep America Beautiful program, this survey is performed at approximately... - October 16, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Cornwall Council Saves £538,000 in Billing Errors
TEAM’s Outsourced Bill Validation Service has helped Cornwall Council save more than £538,000 over the last five years. - October 16, 2016 - TEAM (Energy Auditing Agency Ltd.)
WAPIC is Calling All Innovators and Inventors in the West African Power Industry
SMEs, start-ups and young innovators will be given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase their new solutions, game changing technology and inventions for the power industry at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming WAPIC (West African Power Industry Convention) in Lagos on 24... - October 15, 2016 - Future Energy Nigeria
Governor Bryant Issues Partial State Level Burn Ban in Mississippi
At the request of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Governor Phil Bryant has issued a partial state level burn ban. The partial state level burn ban is effective immediately for the following fifty-two (52) counties, and has no exemptions. Visit www.mfc.ms.gov/burn-bans for an up-to-date list. - October 14, 2016 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Vizient Partners with KIB for Annual Community Day Project
Vizient, the nation’s largest member-owned health care services company, partnered with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) on Tuesday, October 11, for an employee volunteer service project at the Lively Pointe Swimming Pool. Co-leaders James Hull and Greg Schretter lead a group of 22 Vizient... - October 14, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Portable AquaPlus Meter for Water Quality Measurement
Bell Flow Systems are pleased to announce the launch of the water quality measurement instruments from Aquaread. Including the IP68 rated AquaPlus meter which is suitable for hand-held water quality monitoring. - October 13, 2016 - Bell Flow Systems
iPAD Cameroon Returns to Yaoundé as the Energy Sector Gains Momentum
Cameroon’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources, H.E. Basile Atangana Kouna, will deliver the opening keynote address of the iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum, which is returning to Yaoundé from 10-11 November. At last year’s inaugural event, Mr Joel Nana Kontchou, CEO... - October 13, 2016 - iPAD Cameroon Energy Infrastructure Forum