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Close to 30 Companies Hiring 350+ Positions at Marlborough Job Fair
Marlborough gains 6,000 jobs, unemployment falls 35% since 2012. - November 01, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Marlborough Named Among World’s Smart21 Communities of 2016
Marlborough is one of two U.S. cities honored by the Intelligent Community Forum. - November 01, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Lake Hopatcong Foundation and the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum Are Working Together to Hold Food Drives for Area Churches
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation and the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum are partnering together and seeking the support of the community to help put food on area tables this holiday season. The non-profit organizations will be collecting non-perishable, sealed and unexpired food for four of the food panties in the area. - November 01, 2015 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Rwandan Infrastructure Minister Musoni to Open Rwanda Investment Forum That is Drawing Regional and International Interest
The iPAD Rwanda Power & Infrastructure Investment Forum in Kigali next week will welcome more than 200 high-level regional and international investors and power experts to discuss new tenders, project updates and share best practice. - November 01, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Nevada Commission on Special License Plates Approves Nevada DMV Special License Plate Benefiting the Historic Virginia Range Wild Horses
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund (HVWHPF) received approval from the Nevada Commission on Special License Plates to produce an “Historic Virginia Range Mustangs” license plate, available for purchase about April 2016. The proceeds from the special plate will be allocated to fund projects related to the Cooperative Agreement, winter hay, and other projects undertaken by HVWHPF. Many volunteer opportunities will become available as Cooperative Agreement projects are created. - October 30, 2015 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
SGS New Webinar: Chain of Custody Update for Certificate Holders
The aim of the webinar is to inform all users of the Chain of Custody standard for Forest based products about new developments and potential changes based on the results of standard revisions. The webinar covers: Agenda -Shared Credit Accounts and other Changes in the Draft Versions of the new... - October 30, 2015 - SGS
Tsuut’ina Nation Schools to Receive 225 Computers from Local Non-Profit
The Electronic Recycling Association and several of their corporate partners to provide a much-needed donation to benefit high-needs students. - October 30, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association
Lloyd’s Register Energy Launches New Study Revealing the Need for Greater Collaboration, Data Analysis and Cultural Change to Address Innovation in Oil
Technology Radar 2015 report combines in-depth interviews with senior industry figures and a survey of more than 450 oil and gas industry professionals from across the global industry. The report finds that 47% of oil and gas executives say they have fallen short of their innovation goals in 2015 – a twofold increase since early 2014. It also reveals that 2/3 of respondents say they are under pressure to collaborate more with other organisations within the sector. - October 30, 2015 - Lloyd's Register Energy
GGP’s Water-Tek® Wins 2015 ICIS Innovation Award
Advanced technology awarded Best Benefit to the Environment and Sustainability - October 29, 2015 - Global Green Products
Big Bend National Park Announces Texas Artist as 2015 Artist in Residence
Big Bend National Park, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) and the Big Bend Natural History Association, announced today that Dawn Waters Baker, a painter from Dallas, Texas, will be the park’s November, 2015, Artist in Residence. Dawn Waters Baker was... - October 29, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Park Arts Foundation’s First-Ever Fort Union National Monument Artists-in-Residence to Speak in Santa Fe and Las Vegas
A foundation dedicated to bringing world class arts to the National Parks is bringing two artists to one of northern New Mexico’s premier cultural and historical sites, Fort Union National Monument. Sculptor and Installation Artist Marlene Alt spent October at the Monument near Las Vegas, and... - October 29, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Saint-Gobain Designs & Manufactures Extraordinary Cryogenic Seal for NASA Space Launch System, Supporting Efforts to Propel Human Beings Deeper Into Space
Saint-Gobain Seals reaches a high-performance mark by producing a cryogenic seal of exceptional size (more than six feet wide) for NASA’s “Space Launch System (SLS)” project, which is commissioned for deeper space exploration -- beyond low Earth orbit (LEO) to an asteroid, Mars... - October 29, 2015 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Mazzal Holding Corp. Announces Closing of Share Exchange Agreement with Global ITS, Inc.
(OTC QB: MZZL) -- Nissim Trabelsi, Chief Executive Officer of Mazzal Holding Corp. (“Mazzal”), announced the closing of the acquisition of Global ITS, Inc., based in Tampa, Florida (“Global”) on October 26, 2015. Mazzal issued 120,000,000 shares of its common stock in... - October 28, 2015 - Mazzal Holding Corp.
Hazmat Training Comes to Orlando
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Orlando, Florida. - October 28, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training Comes to the Raleigh Area
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory 24-hour Hazwoper training in Cary, North Carolina. - October 28, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
3rd Annual Lake Loop Raises Nearly $50,000 for Lake Hopatcong
More than 250 participants in the third annual Lake Loop fitness event on October 11 collectively raised more than $48,000 to help support the Lake Hopatcong and its efforts to protect and improve New Jersey’s largest lake. - October 28, 2015 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Point Click Switch’s Energy Comparison Tool Helps Baltimore Residents Save on Power
Point Click Switch encourages local residents and businesses to use their tool to compare energy providers’ rates and terms to ensure they’re paying a fair price for power ahead of the winter season. - October 27, 2015 - Point Click Switch
Beverly Hills Gets an F in Water Conservation According to Serviz Study
SERVIZ, a home services provider, is doing its part to raise awareness of the worst drought in California’s history. After a lot of research on water conservation efforts and consumption, SERVIZ has assigned a letter grade to 29 California cities based on their water usage. The grades range from A to F, and are accompanied by 10 water-conservation tips. You can see the list of cities and their accompanying Water Conservation grades on our blog. - October 27, 2015 - SERVIZ
Morningstar Launches New ProStar MPPT™ Solar Charge Controller
Morningstar is pleased to announce the release of its new ProStar MPPT™ solar charge controller with detailed battery programming options that support the latest Lithium, Nickel Cadmium, and Lead Acid battery types in off-grid solar applications. This mid-range charge controller comes in 25 and 40 amp versions at up to 120 Voc, and it complements Morningstar’s existing line of MPPT controller offerings. - October 26, 2015 - Morningstar Corporation
Bay Area Ultra-Runner Acts on Global Issue - Clean Water
The 7th annual Running For The Wells 6k/10k race will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in San Francisco's Crissy Field and we would like you to join us by registering here: http://www.runningforthewells.org/ 100% of proceeds will go towards building clean water wells for villagers in Uganda. There will be lots of free giveaways and a raffle along with breakfast food for each registrant. - October 24, 2015 - Running For The Wells
US Based Panorama Makes Its Move to India
Panorama Consulting and Engineering, one of the forerunners in the international market, will make its much awaited entry into India at IndiaChem Gujarat 2015. Panorama Consulting is over a decade old US-based Engineering company with offices at Boston, New Jersey, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. - October 23, 2015 - Panorama Consulting Engineers India Pvt Ltd
Hazmat Training Comes to Williamsburg
Environmental Resource Center, Inc., the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will provide mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Williamsburg, Virginia. - October 22, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Abu Dhabi’s Energy Industry Leaders Convene for a Strategic Roundtable on Energy Subsidies, Technology, Innovation and R&D in the UAE
The Minister of Energy, H.E. Suhail bin Mohamed Faraj Fares Al Mazrouei, will chair the first session on the subject of energy subsidies and deregulation of fuel prices. Other leading officials participating in the debate include; Marc Mollema, Managing Director, Global Head of Energy and Resources – NBAD; and Maria Vagliasindi, GCC Energy Expert – World Bank. - October 22, 2015 - TOGY
AmpleHarvest.org Launches Centerpieces for Pantries
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 22, 2015 - AmpleHarvest.org
CAREL’s Impressive Data Centre Solutions
CAREL evaporative cooling to drive down Data Centre energy usage. - October 22, 2015 - CAREL UK Ltd
Supply Chain Transparency: a Key Driver to Consumer Buying Behaviour
The objective of this webinar is to present the results of a recent study on the Impact of Supply Chain Transparency on Consumer Trust and new innovative technology solutions to manage supply chain transparency. - October 22, 2015 - SGS
RCRA and DOT Training Comes to San Diego
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in San Diego, California. - October 21, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Environmental and Transportation Training Comes to Atlanta
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA, DOT, IATA, IMO and SARA Title III training in Atlanta, Georgia. - October 21, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
WAPIC to Focus on Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Potential as Clean Power Sector Comes of Age
The renewable energy market in West Africa is coming of age and with the right framework, large and small scale projects are doable. This is according to Dr Afolabi Otitoju, renewable energy expert and consultant for the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). During the... - October 21, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
Environmental Resource Center Releases 2016 Calendar of Environmental Deadlines
Environmental, health, safety, and transportation consulting firm Environmental Resource Center announced the release of its compliance calendar for the coming year. - October 20, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
SGS Webinar - Sustainability in Sports: Using the ISO 20121 Standard to Build Organisational Integrity in Sports
The objective of this one hour webinar is to reinforce the business case for sports organizations to create leading and robust sustainability, and integrity strategies and communications. - October 20, 2015 - SGS
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC - Update Central America, Bimbo Foods
Over the last three months Bimbo Foods has been testing the ECO-2 unit on its smaller fleet of delivery trucks in Central America. Results were successful, 8%+ in fuel savings. - October 18, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Randgold Resources and Tenke Fungurume Big Winners at this Year’s DRC Mining Industry Awards at iPAD DRC
Randgold Resources Limited CEO Dr Mark Bristow was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the DRC Mining Industry Awards during a sold-out gala dinner ceremony on Thursday evening in Kinshasa. - October 18, 2015 - iPAD DRC
UNICEF Canada to Benefit Big from One Organization’s Waste Reduction Week Initiative
Electronic Recycling Association to host 5 fundraising e-waste collections across Western Canada with all proceeds going UNICEF Canada. - October 17, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association
The Other Side of the Volkswagen Scandal: THEnergy Sees Increasing Pressure on Remote Hotels and Resorts to Replace Diesel with Solar and Wind Energy
Solar and wind can considerably lower health risks for tourists and employees at luxury resorts. At the same time, substantial electricity-cost savings are possible through solar and wind power. - October 17, 2015 - Dr. Thomas Hillig Energy Consulting
eSight Again Named Energy Management "Leader" in Independent Report
As part of a report from independent analyst firm Verdantix, eSight energy management software has been named a ‘Leader’ among the 27 software solutions included in the study. The comprehensive survey, which compares energy management software solutions based on 130 functionality and... - October 17, 2015 - eSight Energy
Rwandan Minister of Natural Resources Dr Vincent Biruta to highlight mining investment potential at iPAD Rwanda’s Mining Forum
"The most exciting project currently happening in the Rwandan mining sector is the transformation of the industry from an artisanal-mining dominated industry to a well-planned professional and mechanized industry,” says the Hon. Dr Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s Minister of Natural Resources. - October 16, 2015 - iPAD Rwanda Energy Infrastucture Forum
Remove Asbestos Canada Launches New Website for the Toronto Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Ontario. - October 16, 2015 - Remove Asbestos Canada
GAL Power Offers Customized Branding for Generator Rentals in Toronto and the GTA
Ontario-based power generator and temperature control company GAL Power is giving businesses the opportunity to promote their brand in a creative manner with their unique Toronto generator rentals. Their safe and reliable generators are aesthetically designed to give their customers the ability to really create their own brand image tailored to specific occasions. - October 16, 2015 - Gal Power
Apex Companies Sponsors the Energy Interdependence in the Western Hemisphere Conference
Presenting an Energy Transportation Session and Moderating a Public Policy Session - October 15, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Martine’s Wines - North Bay Wine Importer Turns to Solar, Cuts Power Bill
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 20 kW solar electric system at Martine’s Wines in Novato, CA. An importer and wholesaler of exceptional foreign wines, Martine’s Wines is now utilizing clean solar power and saving thousands in utility fees every year. - October 15, 2015 - SolarCraft
Mining Invasion Expected in Lubumbashi Next Week as Katanga Mining Week Kicks Off
Hundreds of mining professionals, global partners, investors and suppliers will descend on Lubumbashi next week for the annual Katanga Mining Week at the Grand Karavia from 20-21 October. The mining community will gather to focus on the local challenges of the province as the copper and cobalt mining hub. - October 15, 2015 - Katanga Mining Week
GlacialLight Announces New High Bay Lights with Up to 16,000 Lumens – GL-BL150
High Performance Rugged LED Fixture is Strong Enough for Demanding Warehouse or Outdoor Lighting Applications - October 15, 2015 - GlacialTech Inc
GlacialLight Unveils Newest CoB LED Luminaires at Autumn Edition of Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2015
GlacialLight, the lighting division of GlacialTech Inc. is attending the Autumn edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2015 and showcasing its latest generation of CoB powered LED lighting, as well as giving a sneak peek of a new flood light series which will officially debut later in the year. - October 15, 2015 - GlacialTech Inc
Introducing Vita - Indoor Gardening Done Water Wise: Ecoxotic Kicks Off Its Kickstarter Campaign Bring Life to Any Space
With limited resources in our world today, sustainability has become a top priority in our everyday lives. Vita is home décor that is living, breathing, growing and illustrates sustainable living. It’s an ecosystem in its simplest form – plants and fish thriving together in a stylish, simple-to-maintain aquaponics system. Vita will be available for pre-order on Kickstarter October 13, 2015. - October 14, 2015 - Ecoxotic
West African Power Industry Awards to Celebrate Region’s Top Professionals and Projects Again
The coveted West African Power Industry Awards boast a brand-new, respected line-up of industry judges this year and the organisers are inviting the industry to nominate their top power professionals and projects. Last year saw the hugely successful launch of the awards which were announced at a... - October 14, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
SCIenergy Delivers 25% Energy Reduction to a New York City Commercial Building at No Cost to the Owner
$3.6 million project for 125 Maiden Lane will increase value and resiliency of NY office-condominium building. - October 13, 2015 - SCIenergy, Inc.
Islands Society Recognizes Kaua’i Forest Bird Recovery Project Leader as a “Local Female Leader”
Dr. Lisa Crampton becomes the first woman from the Outer Islands of Hawai’i to be selected for the nonprofit’s female leadership recognition program. - October 13, 2015 - Islands Society
A Sisters Project Complete Restoration of School in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A Sisters Project completes its recent school renovation project at the Franciscan Stigmatines in Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic of Congo which will provide a sustainable and consistent educational facility for year round study. - October 12, 2015 - A Sisters Project
SGS Webinar - Value Chain Risk Management: Understanding, Auditing and Managing Issues in Contract Labour Agency Workforce Providers
The objective of this one hour webinar is to reinforce the business case for organizations to understand the Value Chain Risks for their organisations in using Contract Labour Agencies. Many Contract Labour Agencies are highly reputable organisations, but in some parts of the world and in some... - October 12, 2015 - SGS