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GivingTuesday Announces 2021 Cohort of the Starling Collective
Today, GivingTuesday announced the Starling Collective’s newest cohort: 50 grassroots activists, artists, organizers and changemakers inspiring generosity in innovative and creative ways to tackle critical issues and heal their communities. The Starling Collective is a global fellowship... - October 05, 2021 - GivingTuesday
Twentyfour-Seven’s Reimagined Anti-Trafficking QR Code® Limits Corporate Liability While Making Human Trafficking Reporting Accessible to Everyone
A QR Code can limit a corporation's liability under the trafficking victims protection act; while improving reporting and evidence abilities for police. - October 04, 2021 - Twentyfour-Seven Inc.
Maine Lobstering Union Files Federal Lawsuit for Emergency Injunctive Relief Against National Marine Fisheries Service et. al.
The Maine Lobstering Union (MLU) has filed a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Maine, seeking emergency relief related to the impending closure by agencies of the federal government of productive lobster grounds utilized by Maine’s lobster fishermen and women. - September 29, 2021 - Maine Lobstering Union
General Skip Vincent to Headline PESA AFCEA Webinar
USAF General with extensive Pacific and Middle East experience provides real-world examples where secure video, audio and control are needed for information superiority. - September 16, 2021 - PESA
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.™) Receives Contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Free Services to Post-Adoptive Families
Through this new contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services, the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is offering free individual and family therapy, support groups, webinars and other educational opportunities to post-adoptive families throughout the state of Maryland. - September 14, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Engage Virtual Range Hosts Local Law Enforcement Blue Line Competition
This event is free to all Northeast Ohio law enforcement agencies, and winners will walk away with bragging rights as well as an impressive trophy to display at their department. The goodwill event is designed to show appreciation for all local law enforcement officials and to raise money for the Greater Cleveland Police Officers Memorial Society. - September 07, 2021 - Engage Virtual Range
Million Kids Urges Californians to Contact Their Assembly Person Regarding SB357
MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating about human trafficking and exploitation, is reporting that California Bill SB357, authored by Senator Weiner and legalizing street prostitution, has passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly Appropriation Committee Suspense file. - August 24, 2021 - Million Kids
Underserved Populations in the Broadband Deserts Within the Rural South Black Belt to “Get Wired” with Omnipoint Technology
Getwiredalabama, which is a public-private partnership between the South Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District (SCABCD) and Omnipoint Technology Partners will provide next generation broadband to the 17 counties of the historic black belt. The black belt communities include Civil Rights... - August 12, 2021 - Omnipoint Technology
Southwest Tennessee Community College Reinstates Mask Mandate
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials reinstated the college’s mask mandate Aug. 4 due to recent developments with the Delta variant and the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. All students, employees and visitors to Southwest locations are required to wear face... - August 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Million Kids Predicts Prostitution Will be California's Silent Tsunami
There is a bill making its way through California legislation that will legalize street prostitution in California and allow those previously convicted of prostitution, or related offenses, to have their sentences overturned or dismissed as reported by MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization... - August 09, 2021 - Million Kids
JOA Group Celebrates 25 Years in Business
The company is celebrating its 25th Anniversary as a leading provider of project and construction management in Southern California. - August 04, 2021 - JOA
Integrated Biometric Technology Announces New Operations and Corporate Headquarters to Locate in Franklin, TN
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Integrated Biometric Technology, LLC (IBT) officials announced today that the company will establish new operations and locate its corporate headquarters in Franklin. IBT, which specializes in... - July 28, 2021 - Integrated Biometric Technology
Statement from Family of Civil Rights Icon & Mathematics Teacher Bob Moses
With great sadness, the family of Robert Parris Moses announces the passing of our husband, father, friend, and STEM educator. Before his passing, he expressed tremendous gratitude to all who are involved in the struggle for democracy and to those who supported his work to transform the conditions of Black people in our country. Moses was born January 23, 1935, and died the morning of July 25, 2021, in Hollywood, Florida. He was with family and his wife of 52 years, Janet. - July 25, 2021 - Family of Bob Moses
Houston, Texas Immigration Law Firm Breaks Down the New Supreme Court Decision on Adjustment of Status Eligibility for TPS Holders
July 2, 2021, the US Supreme Court issued an official decision on the adjustment of status, AOS, eligibility for people with Temporary Protected Status, TPS. In the Sanchez v. Mayorkas case, the supreme court ruled that a person that has been granted TPS has not necessarily been... - July 23, 2021 - Davis & Associates
Former City Councilwoman and CEO, Tawnya Morris, Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Southfield, Begins Summer Outreach Events & Gains Major Endorsements
CEO, Mechanical Engineer and former Councilwoman, Tawnya Morris, has launched a strong campaign against an incumbent, for Mayor of Southfield, Michigan. Her summer community campaign kick-off, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is open to Southfield families and features food, music and games. The event will be held Saturday, July 31st at 12 noon at the Beech Recreation Center in Southfield. - July 17, 2021 - Tawnya Morris
iGrad Partners with HBCU Community Development Action Coalition to Offer Student Financial Wellness Platform to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC) has partnered with iGrad to launch a financial wellness initiative for students of color. - July 13, 2021 - iGrad
UDOT to Sell 14 Surplus Properties July 13-20; SVN Auction Services to Coordinate Online Auction
Government-Owned Land Auction by UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) - July 07, 2021 - SVN Auctions
Local Minority Small Business Advocate Selected as Member of the Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program
Talibah Bayles, Founder & CEO of TMB Tax & Financial Services, has been selected as a member of the 2021 Class of 2021 Small Business Administration (SBA) Emerging Leader Program. The SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative is a federal training initiative that specifically focuses on executives... - July 01, 2021 - TMB Tax & Financial Services Benefit Corporation
Ohio Deferred Compensation Now Offering Enrich Financial Wellness Platform to Current and Retired Participants
The Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program, a supplemental 457(b) retirement plan for all Ohio public employees, is offering the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to more than 243,000 Ohio DC participants. - June 30, 2021 - iGrad
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Names Senior Executive the College's Eleventh President
Trustees of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, an independent college in Greater Philadelphia, has selected its next President. - June 30, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
New Multi-Million Dollar Healthcare Lawsuit Alleges Stanford Children's Hospital Billing Fraud
The Wonderful Company filed a new lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California against Stanford for alleged healthcare fraud at the Stanford Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. The multi-million dollar lawsuit is captioned The Wonderful Company vs. Anthem Blue Cross Life and... - June 29, 2021 - GJLaw
A Cyberterrorist Plots Mass Murder by Hacking Nuclear Power Plants in Chilling New Novel: "CHÂTELET"
From the beaches of Malibu to the White House Situation Room and inside the exclusive nightclubs, bistros and chateaux of the Paris elite, Agent Izzy Stone is plunged into a world of cyberterrorism, espionage, romance, and betrayal. A cyberterrorist named "Lalo" is plotting to kill countless innocents. Izzy must stop him. - June 29, 2021 - Joseph Aragon
Southwest Tennessee Community College Awarded Veteran’s Education Transition Support Designation
Southwest Tennessee Community College has achieved distinction as a Veteran’s Education Transition Support (VETS) Certified Campus. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) awarded the college the VETS designation June 21 in recognition of the supportive environment Southwest has... - June 24, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Mr. Jose Arrieta to Become a Board Member
Jose Arrieta most recently served as the former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer of HHS joins Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Arrieta will enhance the board’s focus on acquisition and procurement policies that support the growth of a small and mid-size firm.Before assuming the CIO role, he was the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Grants at HHS overseeing $26 billion dollars in contract awards and $800 billion dollars in grants. - June 23, 2021 - Mid-Tier Advocacy, Inc.
DC Based Tharseo IT Recognized for Innovative Solution That Speeds Critical COVID Vaccine Data to Policymakers
Given the pandemic, when policy makers are desperate for every bit of data they can get to make better decisions, a “beautiful” new solution has rushed real-time COVID vaccination data to decision makers. - June 22, 2021 - Tharseo IT
High School Valedictorian Paxton Smith Signs Collaborative Book Deal Focused on Reproductive Rights
Di Angelo Publications is proud to announce the forthcoming book, "A War on My Body; A War on My Rights" - a profoundly personal and collaborative book led by Texas high school Valedictorian Paxton Smith, with contributions from numerous reproductive rights activists and public personalities, including renowned women's rights attorney Gloria Allred, reproductive and immigrant justice warrior Sadie Hernandez, and New York Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney. - June 17, 2021 - Di Angelo Publications
Self-Service Avatar Kiosks for Government Facilities
ARS Connect teams with Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. to provide kiosk solutions for U.S. courts, municipality buildings and more. - June 17, 2021 - Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.
Say No to Illegal Weapons Campaign in Miami-Dade County
See something, say something - June 16, 2021 - Biscayne Gardens of Chamber of Commerce
Proven Optics Releases Federal Benchmarking Application as Newest Addition to Their Financial Management Application Suite - Built on Now
Today, Proven Optics LLC, a practitioner-founded software and services company, announced the release of their newest Application - Proven Optics Federal Benchmarking. This solution has met the high standards of the ServiceNow Built on Now Program designed to recognize partners with proven... - June 16, 2021 - Proven Optics
Congresswoman Calls for Ohio Healthcare Institutions to “Band Together” for American Rescue Plan Act Funding
Cleveland-area healthcare leaders recently gathered with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, representing Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, to discuss constricted access to social services. - June 14, 2021 - CareAdvisors
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Shayla Kolheim Selected for Maxine Smith Fellows Leadership Program
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) has selected Shayla Kolheim, director of Grants Development and Management at Southwest Tennessee Community College, to participate in the Class of 2021-22 Maxine Smith Fellows Program. “Ms. Kolheim is truly deserving of this opportunity. She is an... - June 12, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Presenting the Inaugural “Great Inclusion Race & Party in the Park”
When: June 26, 2021, 10 am – 4 pm; Where: Midlothian Community Park | 3601 S. 14th St | Midlothian, TX 76065; Why: To promote disability awareness, highlight the amazing city of Midlothian and inspire everyone to be valued, respected and supported in our community. It’s about focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring the right conditions are in place for each person to achieve his or her full potential. - June 12, 2021 - Bridges Training Foundation
Redline Communications and Morcom International Provide Unprecedented Wireless Connectivity to Arlington County in Virginia
Redline Communications and Morcom International announced today the installation of Redline’s 3GPP iLTE network in Arlington County, Virginia. This industrial-grade broadband wireless solution utilizes the Citizen Broadband Radio Service or CBRS spectrum and provides improved broadband access and network reliability. - June 08, 2021 - Morcom International
GeoComm, RapidSOS, and Esri Offering Indoor Maps for Improved Situational Awareness in Emergency Response
GeoComm, RapidSOS, and Esri are excited to announce a partnership designed to deliver indoor maps to 9-1-1 and first responders, improving their emergency response situational awareness. GeoComm provides indoor maps to Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs) via the GeoComm Maps option within... - June 05, 2021 - GeoComm
Virtual Reality Training is Now Available for Florida Law Enforcement Officers with Apex Officer Simulator
Florida police officers build on their de-escalation and use of force skills with new virtual reality training technology. - June 04, 2021 - Apex Officer
CAPS Urges California Governor Newsom to Support Science and State Scientists
Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2021-22 budget plan includes significant increases to California's public science government programs. The California Association of Professional Scientists applauds those proposals -- and urges the governor to now pay competitive wages to the scientists who run those programs. - June 02, 2021 - California Association of Professional Scientists
Nonprofit Releases 2020 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics - Attacks by Bull Breeds Increase and Trends from the 16 Year Data Set
In 2020, canines inflicted at least 46 deadly human attacks. Pit bulls contributed to 72% (33) of these deaths. Overall, fatal dog mauling statistics in 2020 were dominated by bull breeds and mastiff-type dogs. When breed was known, only 3 fatal dog attacks did not involve these breeds. - June 01, 2021 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Tennessee United for Human Rights to Commemorate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, Tennessee United for Human Rights is observing the day with special messages online. - May 29, 2021 - United for Human Rights
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and iGrad Partner to Offer Enrich Financial Wellness Platform to Current and Retired State Employees
In the first statewide program of its kind, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and San Diego-based financial education company iGrad have partnered to offer the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to 156,000 current and retired state employees. The Economic Empowerment Trust... - May 25, 2021 - iGrad
Eventdex Launches Poster Walk Feature for Virtual Events
Eventdex Virtual Event Management App Adds E-Poster Feature. It allows presenters to maximize attendee engagement and share valuable content with virtual visitors. US-based online event management software Eventdex recently announced a new feature that aims to make content sharing easier and engaging. Known as the Eventdex E-Poster feature, it completely transforms traditional poster presentations often seen at live events. - May 25, 2021 - Eventdex
David Scott Joins Meadows Bank as Regional President in Arizona
Meadows Bank announced today that David Scott has joined Meadows Bank as the Regional President in Arizona. David brings 18 years of commercial banking experience to his role overseeing the expansion of Meadows Bank’s commercial banking operations in the state. “David’s strong... - May 19, 2021 - Meadows Bank
Two Innovative Discovery Executives Named in the Arizona State University’s Sun Devil 100
Innovative Discovery (ID), data experts guiding law firms, corporations, and government agencies through the information lifecycle, is proud to announce that Kimothy (Kim) Taylor, CEO, and Jamie Neilon, Vice President of Information Technology, have been selected as members of the Sun Devil 100, an... - May 18, 2021 - Innovative Discovery
San Diego County Water Authority and iGrad Partner to Offer Enrich Financial Wellness Platform to Employees
The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and San Diego-based financial education company iGrad have partnered to offer the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to the SDCWA’s 255 employees and the employees of its 24 member agencies. The SDCWA was one of the 24 state... - May 18, 2021 - iGrad
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Argo Uniform in Florida
MES, Inc. has acquired Golden Nugget Uniform, DBA Argo Uniforms Co. based in Hallandale Beach, FL. Founded over 50 years ago, Argo Uniforms, has been a leading uniform supplier to first responders throughout the state of Florida. Argo is also a leading manufacturer of custom motorcycle breeches for... - May 17, 2021 - Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
KOCT Television Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Community; The Voice of North County to Host a Live Virtual Tour and Annual Fundraiser on June 1
Oceanside’s Channel, KOCT Television is kicking off its 40th year by hosting the KOCT Television Live Virtual Tour and Annual Fundraiser on June 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. KOCT Television is one of the last remaining fulfillments of unbiased Public Broadcasting in America today. For the past 40... - May 14, 2021 - KOCT Television
Patrick Henry College Wins First and Second Place in the Nation in Collegiate Civic Debate
Patrick Henry College students shut out the competition, including several Ivy League institutions, to bring home both the gold and silver in a national collegiate civic debate competition. Patrick Henry College (PHC) underclassmen, Calvin Huh and Nicholas Storz, won the Lafayette Debates U.S. - May 12, 2021 - Patrick Henry College
Proven Optics Advances to an Elite Partner in the ServiceNow Partner Program
Today, Proven Optics LLC, a practitioner-founded software and Financial Management services company, announced their advancement to Elite Partner in the ServiceNow Partner Program. To become an Elite Partner, Proven Optics achieved demanding, world-class criteria, demonstrating key areas of success... - May 08, 2021 - Proven Optics
Meadows Bank Reports Q1 2021 Financials and Shareholder Dividend
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that it not only posted After Tax Net Income of $5,824,534 in the first three months of 2021 which was 56.5% higher than the $3,721,686 earned during the same period in 2020, but that it also recently paid a shareholder dividend. - May 06, 2021 - Meadows Bank
Clubhouse International Recipient of American Psychiatric Association’s 2021 Special Presidential Commendation Award
American Psychiatric Association Honors Clubhouse International at 2021 Annual Meeting - May 06, 2021 - Clubhouse International
North American Pet Health Insurance Market Continued Double-Digit Growth in 2020
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) today reported that North America’s pet insurance sector exceeded $2.174 billion USD in 2020, recording its sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth. The industry continued its growth trajectory despite the... - May 04, 2021 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association