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Verb™ Presents Speaker Series: “East-West Geopolitics and Why Ukraine Matters” with Steven Pifer, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine
Steven Pifer, William Perry Fellow at Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation and a former Ambassador to Ukraine, will be the Verb™ Presents Speaker Series featured guest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm (Pacific Time). His talk is entitled, “East-West Geopolitics and Why Ukraine Matters.” - January 03, 2022 - Silicon Private Wealth
Remote Theater Commemorates Attack on Congress with "Insurrection"
Remote Theater, a pioneer in live online drama, today announced the upcoming premiere of "Insurrection," a multi-story play about the impact of the 1/6/21 attack on Congress. Among the playwrights are Michael Gene Sullivan, Eugenie Chan, and Tanya Shaffer. The actors include Stacy Ross, James Carpenter, Amy Resnick, Atticus Shaindlin, Bonnie Akimoto, and Samrat Chakrabarti. Director: Giovanni Rodriguez, co-founder and artistic director at Remote. - December 29, 2021 - Remote Theater
Day 46 of Hunger Strike: Joe Madison Vows to Continue Until Voting Rights Act is Signed, Sealed and Delivered
"I am not going on a Christmas break. Until the Freedom to Vote Act or the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is signed, sealed, and delivered, I will continue my hunger strike." - December 24, 2021 - Joe Madison
Ace Uniforms Announces a New Military and Federal Sales Division - Ace Federal Solutions
Ace Federal Solutions is open and ready to support their Military and Federal customers procurement needs. - December 20, 2021 - Ace Federal Solutions
As Joe Brandon Sinks, a New Hero Rises
STANTZ News Launches DAMN Dingleberries Sitcom Crowdfunding Campaign Starring TROMP, Avatar of the Great 45. - December 18, 2021 - STANTZ.NEWS
Build Back Better Using the Envision® Sustainability Manual — Now in Spanish
ISI's Envision® framework is used worldwide to help communities build more resilient, sustainable, and equitable civil infrastructure. The Envision guidance manual (prepared for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry) is now in Spanish— and the timing couldn't be better, as communities everywhere look for solutions to design and deliver civil infrastructure projects that combat climate change, enhance human health and wellbeing, and promote economic prosperity. - December 17, 2021 - ISI
Federal Judge Refuses to Certify Class Action in Addicks and Barker Flood Takings Litigation
On December 15, 2021, a federal judge declined to certify a class action in litigation in the Addicks and Barker Flood Takings litigation. - December 17, 2021 - VB Attorneys
Segers Aero Corporation T56 Engine Shop FMS Contract for the Philippine Air Force
Segers Aero Corporation, Fairhope, Alabama, USA has been awarded a $9.6 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity contract action for the establishment of the T56 Engine and Quick Engine Change Intermediate Level Maintenance Facility for the Philippine Air Force. The... - December 17, 2021 - Segers Aero Corporation
Water Design-Build Council Unveils New Name
The Water Design-Build Council will now be known as the Water Collaborative Delivery Association, the group announced this month. Following a year of industry engagement, research and analysis, the name change is part of a revitalized organizational brand that includes a new logo and tagline. The new name reflects evolving project delivery approaches and supports the association’s mission to transform the water and wastewater industry by advancing successful collaborative delivery solutions. - December 17, 2021 - Water Collaborative Delivery Association
US Army Highlight: Automated ISR & Battle Management Symposium
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to provide you with a speaker highlight of LTG Laura A. Potter, USA,; confirmed speaker for the upcoming in-person Automated ISR & Battle Management Symposium. This educational forum will take place this February 23-24, 2022 in Alexandria, VA. - December 16, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Defense Strategies Institute's Upcoming In-Person Joint Fires Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is will host the 1st Joint Fires Summit taking place this January 19-20, 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama. - December 15, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Arthur Dixon Launches Bid for Texas’s 30th Congressional District
25-year-old Gen-Z Candidate Seeks to Empower Transformative Thinking and “Bold Progressive Change” Through “Bold Progressive Action.” - December 13, 2021 - Arthur Dixon for Congress
Activist Joe Madison Enters Second Month of Hunger Strike for Voting Rights
Joe Madison “The Black Eagle” calls on Democrats to set a deadline on voting rights action in Congress. - December 09, 2021 - Joe Madison
Insurance Discounts Available for Qualified Organizations
Organizations can qualify for an insurance discount by utilizing the WBAT platform for their safety management system (SMS) needs. In addition, insurance providers may help supplement ASAP facilitation services for eligible operators. WBAT Safety Specialists are available to show organizations how... - December 09, 2021 - WBAT Safety
RIHI’s Annual Marine Toys for Tots Collection is Back This Year
Rhode Island Home Improvement is excited to announce their holiday Marine Toys for Tots toy collection is back this year. The annual collection event at RIHI’s Showroom began December 2nd and will run through December 18th. RIHI’s goal as a drop off location is to collect new unwrapped... - December 08, 2021 - Rhode Island Home Improvement
SMi Launches It’s 6th Annual Conference and Exhibition: Future Armoured Vehicles Situational Awareness 2022
Providing the Armoured Vehicle Crew with the Information to Operate in the Complex Modern Battlespace - December 08, 2021 - SAE Media Group
Kidney Community Outlines End-of-Year Policy Priorities in Letter to Capitol Hill
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – sent a letter to Congressional leadership this week... - December 01, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Ensuring Decision Superiority in an All-Domain Environment at the 6th Joint C2 Summit
The 6th Annual Joint C2 Summit will convene in-person January 26-27, 2022 in Alexandria, VA. - December 01, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Utah Attorney General, Sean Reyes, and Hall of Fame Baylor Coach, Grant Teaff, Honored for Leading National Initiative to Protect America’s Children
WACO, Texas (November 30, 2021) Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton were honored alongside legendary former Baylor football coach Grant Teaff for their leadership in promoting the National Child ID Program. On October 16, at halftime of Baylor’s home... - November 30, 2021 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Utah Attorney General, Sean Reyes, Honored with National Man of the Year Award at Lambeau Field for Bi-Partisan Initiative to Protect Children
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes was recognized at historic Lambeau Field as the 2021 Jerry Kramer NFL Child ID Award Man of the Year at a special pre-kickoff award ceremony on Sunday, October 24. The award was created in the name of Green Bay great and NFL Hall of Fame lineman Jerry Kramer who... - November 30, 2021 - Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes
Announcing Defense Strategies Institute’s 5th Annual Military Virtual Training & Simulation Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 5th Annual Military Virtual Training and Simulation Summit, taking place February 23-24, 2022 in Orlando, FL. - November 24, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Made in America Bill Signed by White House for PPE Products from US Meltblown
The Portman Bill was signed by the White House and will effect hundreds of PPE companies in the US that do business with the Federal Government as they will have to purchase Made in America PPE. - November 22, 2021 - US Meltblown
Sararte Made Employee Retention Tax Credit Simple: Eligibility Assessment and How to Apply Guide
Organizations may Obtain Tax Credits up to $26k per Employee. Many Businesses Qualify including Essential Businesses with No Reduction in Revenue Needed, No Financial Risk/Audit-ready package. Businesses can have PPP and PPP2. Tax Credit does not impose Restriction on Use of Proceeds. - November 21, 2021 - Sararte
Local Business Owner, Randy Wooding, Named to NSBA Leadership Council
Chicago-area technology professional and business owner tapped to serve on the leadership and technology council for the National Small Business Association. - November 21, 2021 - The Wooding Group LLC
iBeta Quality Assurance Updates and Expands Accreditation
iBeta Quality Assurance (iBeta) today announced the expansion of their biometric security testing capabilities with the completion of their bi-annual audit by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the National Volunteer Laboratory Program (NVLAP) NVLAP Testing Lab Code 200962-0 and has achieved accreditation by Android as an Android Biometric Security Partner for the Android biometric BCR or compliance testing. - November 20, 2021 - iBeta Quality Assurance
Woman-Owned Drone-Focused Company Taking Flight in Tampa
Less than seven percent of commercial drone pilots are women, according to statistics from planestats.com, and Darcy Rouhani is one of them. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Remote Pilot and aviation industry expert, Rouhani founded a business, RoC Aviation Services, to help other... - November 20, 2021 - RoC Aviation Services
Paragon Cyber Solutions Earns Certified SBA 8(a) Disadvantaged Small Business Status
Paragon Cyber Solutions, a provider of cybersecurity and risk management framework (RMF) services to the Federal Government, is proud to announce they have been accepted into the 8(a) Business Development Program by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). The 8(a) program is a... - November 18, 2021 - Paragon Cyber Solutions, LLC
RDSI Receives 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award from US Department of Labor
RDSI, a 30 plus year company serving the defense industry, has earned a Gold Medallion from HIRE Vets for its commitment to recruiting, employing and retaining America's Heroes. - November 18, 2021 - Research and Development Solutions Inc.
The Quest to Commemorate Unsung Filipino Labor Leader, Larry Itliong, with a U.S. Postal Stamp
In trying to bring greater public awareness to the activist efforts of Larry Itliong and the plight of the Filipino farm workers from the mid-20th century in California's Central Valley, a group of supporters are petitioning the United State Postal service to create a commemorative stamp in his honor. - November 12, 2021 - RMFL
Southwest Tennessee Community College Bestows TBR Chancellor's Commendation for Military Veterans to Mike Stephens
Southwest Tennessee Community College kicked off Veterans Week honoring employee Mike Stephens with the 2021 Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chancellor’s Commendation for Military Veterans at the College’s Veterans Appreciation Dinner Nov. 10, 2021. Southwest President Tracy D. Hall... - November 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
One Veteran's Perspective of Veterans Day
Retired Military Officer Kevin Sullivan believes "Every Day is Veterans Day." - November 11, 2021 - Leading Points Corporation
IronOrbit Adopts CrowdStrike Falcon Complete Managed Detection & Response
This new layer of security delivers enhanced visibility and automated analysis of cyberattacks to dramatically reduce response times. IronOrbit announced CrowdStrike as their preferred partner for their Managed Endpoint Detection and Response strategy. The Falcon Complete Managed Detection and... - November 10, 2021 - IronOrbit
County’s Utility Bill Oversight Yields Big Dividends
The Newton County (Georgia) government has taken significant steps to reduce its expenditures during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, Newton County Board of Commissioners took action by appointing Alexander Tomas and Associates, Inc. (ATA) to assist with utility cost reduction endeavors under a performance arrangement. The project results were formidable with no capital outlay and over a half a million dollars saved to date. - November 01, 2021 - Alexander Tomas and Associates, Inc.
Center for Innovating the Future Publishes a Groundbreaking New Book on the Future of Globalization
The world’s top geopolitical futurist, and author of the worldwide hit, “Go.AI (Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence)," returns with a new book on how globalization is undergoing its most radical transformation since World War II. - November 01, 2021 - Center for Innovating the Future
Kevin Goodman Announces Candidacy for Indiana State Representative
Kevin Goodman, of Springville, has announced his candidacy for the seat of Indiana State Representative of District 65. On October 4, 2021, new district boundaries were approved for District 65. District 65 now covers all of Lawrence County, the southwest portion of Jackson County, most of the... - November 01, 2021 - Committee to Elect Kevin Goodman 2022
New Book Claims Trump Was a Phenomenon and Not an Actual President
Internationalist writer Helen Fogarassy says that Donald Trump took the 2016 presidency but America won in 2020 with Biden. "America Votes Obama to Biden Past Trump: A kaleidoscopic view of the Trump phenomenon" is a readable series of articles, some of which have been published on-line including on her website. - November 01, 2021 - Helen Fogarassy
Ghana Diaspora PAC Announces the Endorsements of Terry McAuliffe (D-VA), Eric Adams (D-NY) and Bobby DuBose (D-FL)
The endorsements speak to GHPAC’s commitment to championing public leaders who are willing partners in its mission to empower the Ghanaian American through civic and political action. - November 01, 2021 - Ghana Diaspora Political Action Committee
Defense Strategies Institute Organizes Joint Fires Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the Joint Fires Summit taking place this January 19-20, 2022 in Huntsville, AL. - October 31, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
PEO Land Systems Highlight: Military Vehicle Systems Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to provide you with a speaker highlight of Robert Cross, Deputy Program Executive Officer, PEO Land Systems, HQMC; confirmed speaker for the upcoming in-person Military Vehicle Systems Summit. This educational forum will take place this December, 1-2, 2021 in Alexandria, VA. - October 31, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Hands Off Our Schools Makes Key Endorsements
HOOS Endorses Julie Toal, Phil Hogan, Dan Bennett and Hugo Alves for the New Canaan Board of Education - October 27, 2021 - Hands Off Our Schools
Enabling the SOF Operator with the Maximum Strategic Advantage at Defense Strategies Institute’s SOF & Worldwide Operations Symposium
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 10th annual SOF & Worldwide Operations Symposium, taking place December 8-9, in Tampa, FL. - October 27, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Dates Announced for Defense Strategies Institute’s 2022 Joint C2 Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the Joint C2 Summit, occurring January 26-27, 2022 in Alexandria, VA. This year’s summit will focus on evolving current command and control systems for joint multi / all domain operations, highlighting this year’s theme “Ensuring... - October 27, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Loredana Marciano Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Loredana Marciano, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government food services. About Loredana Marciano Loredana Marciano is... - October 26, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Angela Jones Celebrated as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.-Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Angela Jones, of Forest Park, Illinois, is celebrated as a Woman of the Month for September 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of government service and finance. Each month P.O.W.E. - October 26, 2021 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
WBAT Safety Announces Atlantic Coast Aircraft Services, Inc. as Most Recent Platform+Support Subscriber
WBAT Safety is pleased to announce Atlantic Coast Aircraft Services, Inc. (ACAS) as the most recent subscriber of the Platform+Support program. From priority transportation of clients' management teams and technicians to maintenance and logistical support, ACAS specializes in a wide variety of... - October 22, 2021 - WBAT Safety
Southwest Tennessee Community College Receives Nearly $4 Million in U.S. Department of Education grants
Southwest Tennessee Community College was awarded nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to support services aligned with helping students attain their college credentials. Project M.O.S.T. received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Predominantly... - October 21, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Douglas Harvey Joins IDEMIA Identity and Security North America as Chief Technology Officer
Harvey will spearhead digital transformation and cloud innovation for leading biometric and secure identity solutions. - October 21, 2021 - IDEMIA
The Bar Association of D.C. Mourns the Loss of Former U.S. Secretary of State, Hon. Colin Powell
BADC honors Secretary Powell for his trailblazing achievements as a soldier, diplomat, and fierce proponent of the rule of law. - October 20, 2021 - Bar Association of the District of Columbia
The Center for Adoption Support and Education™ (C.A.S.E.) to Launch a National Demonstration & Teaching Clinic for Adoption Competent Mental Health Therapy
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) announces plans to launch a National Demonstration & Teaching Clinic for Adoption Competent Mental Health Therapy. C.A.S.E.’s vision in undertaking this bold new strategic direction is to make all clinical therapy for the families... - October 19, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Transform Africa Hosts African Delegation to United States on Trade, Tourism and Education
Transform Africa founder, His Excellency Dr. Rollan Roberts II, is hosting the Deputy Governor of Vihiga, Kenya and his cabinet in the United States for trade, tourism and education advancement. - October 19, 2021 - Courageous!