State & Local Government News
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Resident Engagement Conference – Monday 12th December 2016 – Central London
Capita Conferences’ Resident Engagement Conference showcases innovation in achieving active resident involvement, enabling your organisation to secure business efficiencies and release money to invest in new housing and regeneration schemes. With housing associations and local authorities... - November 23, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Conference – 14th December, Central London
With the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) 2016-2020 strategy setting out an ambitious vision to shift focus from crisis response to early intervention and prevention, there has never been a better time for organisations to enhance their strategy for tackling domestic abuse and sexual... - November 18, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Homes for Heroes Affiliate Real Estate Specialists Give Back to Over 100 Jacksonville, FL Area Heroes
Homes for Heroes honors Mario Gonzalez and Susan Severson of Jacksonville, FL for serving 120 local heroes, providing over $188,000 in Hero Rewards® savings and earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club award. - November 17, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Early Years Conference – 12th December, Edinburgh
This conference comes at a vital time for practitioners to get prepared for the revolution in early years’ education and childcare. The Scottish Government has committed to boosting the free early learning and childcare entitlement to 30 hours a week by 2020 and to narrowing the attainment... - November 17, 2016 - Capita Conferences
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility is Being Installed in Central Florida by Double C Bar Ranch
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility in Central Florida. Double C Bar Ranch near St. Cloud is currently having a SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility installed on their 4,000 acres to protect the environment and make a Class AA/EQ State Licensed Fertilizer. It will be up and running in just a few months. - November 15, 2016 - Solarorganite, LLC
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Councilmember Joey Manahan Perform Blessing Ceremony Celebrating Commissioning of Second Digester at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment
Providing increased capacity for wastewater treatment & biosolids recycling, the new digester allows for continuous operation while accommodating regional development - November 12, 2016 - Synagro Technologies, Inc.
Pennsylvania Residents: Need a Ride to the Polls Today? Crowdpac Campaign Gaining Momentum to Provide Rides via Lyft and Uber
Transit Strike in PA Affecting Voter Turnout is Top Concern for Vote.org; Any PA Resident Can Use Special Election Code “VOTEPA” for $30 towards their ride to the polls via Lyft and Uber - November 08, 2016 - Vote.org
Flint & Steel Presents: Shake It Off
"Shake It Off" invites citizens all across the nation to shake hands “digitally" and start to mute the acrimony that this election season has sparked. - November 08, 2016 - Flint & Steel
Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods Endorses City of Atlanta’s T-SPLOST Referendum
Organization Representing Eighteen North Atlanta Neighborhood Associations Supports Sales Tax Increase - November 04, 2016 - Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods
GIS WebTech Raises New Round of Capital and Announces Leadership Team
GIS WebTech LLC, a technology company with the only product suite for economic development and site selection built natively on the Esri platform, announced the closing of its first round of equity capital investment and the appointment of its leadership team. - November 03, 2016 - GIS WebTech LLC
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
Retirement Plan Advisors’ Zach Karas Joins 2017 NAGDCA Planning Committee
Retirement Plan Advisors (RPA) Principal Zach Karas has been invited to join the Planning Committee for the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administration (NAGDCA) 2017 Annual Conference. Each year NAGDCA hosts this event to engage and support its members with educational... - November 02, 2016 - Retirement Plan Advisors
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.
Sheriff Jewell Williams Receives National Guard and Reserve “Above And Beyond” Honors
Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams awarded for going Above and Beyond the law to support hire veterans, support National Guard reservists. Award presented by Major General Wesley E. Craig Jr., on behalf of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). 12% of Philadelphia Sheriff Deputies are veterans. - November 01, 2016 - Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia
IMMIGRATION AND YOUR WALLET - an OUTSIDER's Solution
IMMIGRATION AND YOUR WALLET: An OUTSIDER’s Solution to our growing crisis - October 18, 2016 - David Stone
If You Think Huge Corporations Are the Only Targets of Ransomware, Think Again; Nuvocomp Joins Forces with Infrascale to Defeat Ransomware
With more than 4,000 cases of ransomware reported daily and at a cost of more than $209 million in the first 3 months of 2016 (up 90% from 2015), cyber piracy has moved from the Internet’s dark corners to every corner of the globe. While this is a global threat, the United States is the most targeted nation by these thieves, receiving 28% of the total attacks worldwide. Meet ransomware's Kryptonite –Disaster Recovery and Data Protection. - October 18, 2016 - Nuvocomp
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Housing’s Role in Safeguarding Adults Conference - Monday, 21 November 2016, Central London
Capita’s Housing’s Role in Safeguarding Adults Conference comes at a critical time as housing providers face mounting moral and legal pressure to support vulnerable adults utilising their services. In light of recent updates to the Care Act statutory guidance and Deprivation of Liberty... - October 16, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Closing the Gender Pay Gap Conference
With the Government’s decision to introduce mandatory gender pay gap reporting for all organisations across the public and private sector with over 250 employees by April 2017, Capita’s Closing the Gender Pay Gap Conference comes a critical time. Developed to provide you with... - October 16, 2016 - Capita Conferences
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
Candidates for County Commissioner Seat to Meet for Town Hall Forum
The McConnell Elementary and Loftis Middle School PTAs will be hosting a Town Hall style debate for Dr. Greg Martin and Joe Smith, candidates for the District 3 County Commissioner seat in Hamilton County, TN. - October 12, 2016 - Loftis Middle School PTA
GBS Partners with Teladoc for Telehealth Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces their partnership with Teladoc, Inc. - October 10, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Touts Small Business at Bentley World-Packaging Visit
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker touted the power of small businesses during a visit to Bentley World-Packaging on October 6 as part of a bus tour in support of the Job Creators Network Bring Small Businesses Back (BSBB) campaign. “Small business is leading the way,” Walker said in a speech... - October 08, 2016 - Bentley World-Packaging
Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society
The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency
Simplified Alerts Group Text Messaging Offers Business Communication Tips for Hurricane Preparation
In 2012 U.S. hurricanes caused more than $75 Billion in lost business and damages. Activating a good communication plan that includes text messaging is the best way to ensure business continuity before, during and after a hurricane. - October 05, 2016 - Simplified Alerts
Fitting The Description Statement on Fatal Shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by Police in Charlotte, NC: Law Enforcement Must Stop "Shoot-to-Kill" for Suspects of Color
Fitting The Description founder and executive director Charles Belk issued the following statement about the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. “While we understand policing the streets of our great nation is a very difficult job ... law enforcement has proven its ability to apprehend the most dangerous of suspects, alive. Local law enforcement must end their ‘shoot to kill’ tactic, even when that encounter involves an armed suspect.” - September 25, 2016 - Fitting The Description
City of Berkeley Enlists Farallon Geographics to Migrate to Esri LGIM and Leverage Off-the-Shelf Services, Applications and Workflows
Farallon Geographics worked with the City of Berkeley to migrate their GIS from a legacy data model to Esri’s “Local Government Information Model” (LGIM). Farallon assisted the City’s GIS staff with LGIM strategic planning and provided the technical expertise necessary for... - September 23, 2016 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
"Rocky" Roque De La Fuente Fights for Electoral Rights of Virginia Citizens
"Rocky" Roque De La Fuente will defend the constitutional rights of US citizens to secure electoral reform in the State of Virginia tomorrow, September 23, 2016, when he presents his case against the Virginia Board of Electors at the Alexandria Courthouse. - September 22, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
One America Strong Will Invite All Police Departments in the United States to Participate in Their Recently Developed Community Policing Enhancement Program
The service, which One America Strong calls “C-Pep,” is technology driven. It was designed to bring community residents and police officers that serve them closer together through group and interpersonal cyber contact. - September 21, 2016 - One America Strong
Nonprofit Examines What's Behind the "Fabled" Click and Bait Web Advertisements of Aggressive Shelter Dogs Available for Adoption at County Shelters
Nonprofit examines 34 case files from Sonoma County Animal Services. The investigation shows that in their zeal to increase "Live Release Rate" by adopting out the otherwise unadoptables, the shelter candy-coats dogs with aggressive behaviors in their advertisements. The comprehensive report of over 7,000 words also shows how Live Release Rate in the cases examined is often prioritized over public safety, shelter staff safety and animal welfare. - September 20, 2016 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Homes for Heroes® Presents Dallas Police Department with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes, Inc. awards Chief David O. Brown and the officers of the Dallas Police Department their National Hero Spotlight Award and also donates $3,000 to the Dallas Police Association Crisis Intervention Program. The award presentation will take place September 22, 2016 at the Tower Club... - September 19, 2016 - Homes for Heroes
The Armored Group and Paramount Group Announce Strategic Alliance to Promote Complete Portfolio of Armored Vehicles at AAD 2016
The Armored Group and Paramount Group have signed a strategic alliance to provide state-of-the-art up-armored vehicles to law enforcement, military, government and individuals that need the highest level of personal protection. - September 18, 2016 - TAG LLC
Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial Dedication
The dedication ceremony for the Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial took place on Patriots Day, September 11. - September 18, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their Commercialism in Local Government Conference – Tuesday 18th October 2016 – Manchester
Commercialism in Local Government Conference Tuesday 18th October 2016 – Manchester Capita’s well established Developing Commercialism in Local Government Conference explores the increasingly critical role of taking a streamlined, financially viable approach to delivering value for... - September 15, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Beara Group, Inc. Launches Valet-Storage Service
Revolutionizing Storage: BearaBins, a Better Alternative to Cardboard Boxes - September 14, 2016 - Beara Group, Inc.
GBS Earns Ranking as a 2016 “Fastest Growing Privately Held Company” by Inc. 5000
GBS announces that Inc. 5000 has ranked GBS number 2,393 in their list of America’s fastest growing, privately held companies. - September 12, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
NERETA Announces SourceLink as Team Strategic Planning Advisor for Upcoming Job Creation Summit
The Job Creation Summit Will Support Teams from Across the Country in Creating Regional Eco-systems to Support Entrepreneur and Business Growth. Successful job creation strategies invest in newer, small to medium-sized scalable companies, helping them optimize their business growth opportunities which drives them to hire more employees. - September 06, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Capita Conferences Announce Their Transforming Contact Centres Conference - Monday 31st October 2016, Edinburgh
Do not miss this opportunity to network and learn ideas that will allow you to maximise your resources to deliver the highest level of service to your customers. - September 02, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Selling Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments
Noah's Park & Playgrounds Now Offering Wide Variety of Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments to its online E-commerce store, www.noahsplay.com - September 01, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Farallon Geographics Migrates City of Foster City to Esri LGIM for Easy Use of Off-the-Shelf Applications
Farallon Geographics is working with the City of Foster City to migrate their legacy GIS system from MapGuide 6.5 to Esri LGIM. - September 01, 2016 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
Madison Connecting Citizens to City Hall
The recent launch of Madison’s new official city website, www.madisonthecity.com, has created a 24-hour online City Hall, demonstrating the City’s commitment to quality government services and transparency. - August 25, 2016 - U.S.NEXT
Satellite Backup for Red Cross Chimney Fire Evacuation Center
Satellite TV, WiFi and Phone access donated to Chimney Fire Evacuees. The Center is located at Flamson Middle School Paso Robles. - August 24, 2016 - John Whitford Communications
Merchandise Warehouse Co Inc. Opens New State-of-the-Art Cold Storage Facility
Merchandise Warehouse has announced a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for its newest facility opening on August 30th. The new cold storage facility will feature a Robotic Radio Shuttle system for transporting and retrieving pallets to and from a high-density 40-foot deep lane racking system that adds 14,000 pallet positions of storage capacity. - August 23, 2016 - Merchandise Warehouse
Huckworthy and Boeing Sign Agreement to Enter Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program
Huckworthy has been accepted into the US DoD Mentor-Protégé Program, under which The Boeing Company will mentor Huckworthy in the further commercialization and improvement of its TRAVELLER line of Tactical Communications and technology solutions for government clients. - August 22, 2016 - Huckworthy LLC
Greg Tanaka Declares Candidacy for Palo Alto City Council
Greg Tanaka, currently in his seventh year of service on the City of Palo Alto’s Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC), today announced his candidacy for the Palo Alto City Council. “Palo Alto needs leaders with deep knowledge and understanding of the City’s current and... - August 20, 2016 - Tanaka for City Council
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Beth Shalom; The Sun Shines on Napa Valley Synagogue
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 35 kW solar panel system at Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the Napa Synagogue’s photovoltaic system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - August 12, 2016 - SolarCraft
Rocky De La Fuente Wins Reform Party’s Presidential Nomination
The Reform Party has announced the selection of “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente as its 2016 presidential nominee. With origins rooted in the 1992 presidential campaign of Ross Perot, the Reform Party has a history of attracting and nominating political luminaries on both sides of the aisle,... - August 12, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
FOREVER BLUE Adventures, Lessons, and Purpose - True Stories of My Life as a Police Officer
Learn why police work is not for everyone and how it can become the ultimate life choice for others. The author has spent over four decades inside the world of police work. His memoir takes the reader on patrol, into investigations, on SWAT calls, and inside the chief’s office, all the while explaining what officers do and why. - August 11, 2016 - Forever Blue
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente Calls Upon Congress to Address Zika Virus
The Zika virus has reached Florida while Congress remains in recess. One of that state’s Democratic candidates for United States Senate, “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, thinks that Congress should reconvene before the virus spreads further. “President Obama requested funds in... - August 05, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Homes for Heroes® Honors Affiliate Real Estate Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $818,000 to 700 HEROES
Homes for Heroes honors five affiliate real estate specialists from across the country that have give back over $818,000 to heroes in their local communities and have earned their induction into the 100 and 250 Heroes Served Club. - August 04, 2016 - Homes for Heroes