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Asia Must Lift Productivity to Improve Growth and Well Being
Asia and the Pacific needs to focus on increasing the overall productivity from its investments in physical, human, and natural capital, said a new annual review from Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “A part of boosting productivity is making the most of human... - April 21, 2015 - Asian Development Bank
Page Named to Board of Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Air Force Command Chief demonstrated care for wounded airmen throughout distinguished career. - April 20, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
AFG Wins 5-Year GSA Construction Management Contract for St. Elizabeths' Phase II Project
AFG was recently awarded a 5-year GSA Construction Management Contract to provide Construction Management support services to the US Department of Homeland Security's Consolidation to St. Elizabeths’ Campus in Washington, DC. - April 17, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Double Amputee to Parachute Into "Fore Our Troops" Golf Tournament at Lansdowne
Bowman to deploy chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes on April 17. - April 13, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Capita Conference on Implementing the Care Act Announced – 20th May, London
This Implementing the Care Act Conference is designed to identify the critical priorities for local authorities and give strategies to help deliver changes in line with the Care Act. - April 11, 2015 - Capita Conferences
Thursby Software Selected as DISA’s Two-Factor CAC Authentication for Apple iOS Mobile Devices
In conjunction with the Digital Management, Inc. (DMI) Enterprise Solutions Group’s commitment for the finest government mobile solutions, DMI has sub-contracted with Thursby Software Systems for CAC enabling DoD Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Apple iOS mobile devices. This... - April 07, 2015 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
Visit VASTEC at Government Procurement Conference in Washington, April 15
VASTEC, a premier provider to Federal agencies of document scanning and digitization, records management, and Section 508 accessibility services invites you to meet with them at the 25th Government Procurement Conference in Washington, D.C. on April 15. This year VASTEC will be in booth 211. The... - April 05, 2015 - VASTEC
Med Advantage Acquires CredNet Provider Enrollment Services
Med Advantage, an industry-leading Credentials Verification Organization (CVO) announced today it will acquire the Provider Enrollment Services (PES) business from CredNet, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Med Advantage is considered one of the original formed CVOs operating throughout the United... - April 01, 2015 - Med Advantage
Kaelus Wins Swedish Transportation Contract
Kaelus announced today that Trafikverket, Sweden’s transportation administration, has awarded Kaelus a three-year contract as the supplier of its state-of-the-art mitigation filters for Trafikverket’s GSM-R network. - March 26, 2015 - Kaelus
RedLand Strategies Appoints New Strategic Security Advisor, William F. Flynn
RedLand Strategies appoints former Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Infrastructure Protection, William F. Flynn, as Strategic Security Advisor. - March 17, 2015 - RedLand Strategies
Gettysburg National Park Gets Residencies for Artists
The Gettysburg National Military Park of the National Park Service, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) announced today the establishment of a program to host three different artists for 1-month Residencies at the Park. The artists, which will be selected by... - March 14, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Update on Implementation of CBP Biometric Entry and Exit System to Be Presented at DSI's Identity Management Symposium
Defense Strategies Institute's Identity Management Symposium is pleased to host the deputy director of CBP's Biometric Entry and Exit Program on April 21, 2015 in Alexandria, VA. - March 11, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
VeriPic Hosts the 2nd Annual Digital Evidence Conference in Pasadena, CA
The second annual Digital Evidence Conference for the law enforcement community will be held at the Hilton Pasadena Hotel, April 27 & 28, 2015. The conference will focus on the best practices and implementation of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) for Law Enforcement Agencies. - March 06, 2015 - VeriPic, Inc.
Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat, of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government with the Embassy of Nigeria. About Ingekem R. Ocheni, Diplomat Mrs. Ocheni is a Diplomat with... - February 28, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
FLC Aims to Reach New Peaks with Tech Transfer at Its 2015 National Meeting in Denver
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) will be hosting its 2015 national meeting in Denver, Colorado, from April 28 - 30 at the Embassy Suites Denver. This three-day event will feature technology transfer education and training courses, an FLC Awards presentation and luncheon, and an industry day with a technology needs panel featuring representatives from several Fortune 500 companies. - February 23, 2015 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
Let the Women Speak: Revolution Unveiled 2015
The U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) and Caribbean One Billion Rising are coming together for International Women’s Day in Guyana, South America. - February 17, 2015 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
NAFA Strongly Urges Congress to Raise Federal Fuels User Fee
Fleet association seeks permanent infrastructure funding action before stopgap measure expires on May 31. - February 11, 2015 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
AFG Group Awarded Construction Management Contract for J.J. Pickle Federal Building Renovation
The General Services Administration (GSA) Region 7, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, recently awarded AFG Group a contract to provide Construction Management, Commissioning, and Move Coordination services for renovation of the J.J. Pickle Federal Building in Austin. - February 04, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Patton Veterans Project Receives $5,000 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation enables wounded warriors to participate in therapeutic filmmaking workshop. - February 03, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
C2 Solutions Group Receives “Fantastic 50” Award
C2 Solutions Group, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that provides federal government information technology services, has been named to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s list of the fastest growing companies. Winners must be privately held, headquartered in Virginia, sales between $200,000 and $100 million, and show positive revenue growth. - January 31, 2015 - C2 Solutions Group, Inc.
C2 Solutions Group Wins "2015 Best Places to Work" Award
C2 Solutions Group, Inc. has been named one of the “2015 Best Places to Work” by Virginia Business magazine. Companies from across the state vie for this recognition. Winners are chosen based surveys conducted by the magazine, based on company leadership, training, pay and benefits, and overall engagement. - January 30, 2015 - C2 Solutions Group, Inc.
Defense Strategies Institute Brings Intelligence Leaders to Present Priorities to Industry
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Automated ISR Symposium. The Symposium will take place February 24-25, 2015 in Alexandria, VA and feature senior leadership from across the Intelligence Community. - January 30, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
FLC Announces 2015 Award Winners: Honoring the Best of Technology Transfer
This year, the FLC national Awards Committee is pleased to recognize more than 25 labs-and even more individuals-for their technology transfer achievements. The Federal Laboratory for Technology Transfer (FLC) is recognizing 15 labs for excellence in technology transfer, a six-lab interagency partnership, and a state and local economic development project. In addition, the FLC named an Outstanding Technology Transfer Professional, a Rookie of the Year, and three Laboratory Directors of the Year. - January 29, 2015 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Our Military Kids
Donation will enable children of wounded warriors to enjoy favorite activities, live more normal lives. - January 26, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Indianapolis Firm VP Receives Fulbright Specialists Award
Steven E. Wallis, PhD, vice president of the Indianapolis-based Center for Evaluation of Science in Policy, has been selected to lead a Fulbright Scholars program this summer at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transitional Economies in Halle, Germany. Wallis' appointment was announced by the U.S. State Department and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. - January 26, 2015 - Center for Scientific Analysis of Policy, LLC
Rockaway Beach Clubs Restoration Takes Off with Artist-In-Residence Programs
Two legendary Beach Clubs that sustained serious facility damage from 2012’s Hurricane Sandy have just announced a new Artist-in-Residence program coordinated by the non-profit National Park Arts Foundation. With this program, NYC-based artists, carefully selected by a world-renowned panel of... - January 26, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Ernest M. Williams Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ernest M. Williams of Washington, D.C. has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government with the Department of Veteran Affairs. About Ernest M. Williams Mr. Williams has 7 years’... - January 22, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc., to Offer a Dedicated CNG Vehicle and Refueling Unit as a Package
Crazy Diamond Performance Inc. (CDP) is pleased to offer BRC FuelMaker® technology, packaged with its Advanced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle retro-fit systems. - January 16, 2015 - Crazy Diamond Performance Inc.
DBIA Elects Peter M. Kinsley 2015 National Board Chair
DBIA Announces 2015 Board of Directors; Peter M. Kinsley, President of Haskell’s Government & Public Services Group will serve as DBIA’s National Chairman of the Board. The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), the only organization that defines, teaches, and promotes best... - January 14, 2015 - DBIA
SnoopWall Enlists as Data Privacy Day Champion and Commits to Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust
Today SnoopWall announced that it is now a Champion of Data Privacy Day (DPD). As a DPD Champion, SnoopWall recognizes and supports the principle that organizations, businesses and government all share the responsibility of being conscientious stewards of personal information by respecting privacy,... - January 09, 2015 - SnoopWall
IR Defense Corporation Answers the Call for a Low Cost, Military Grade Thermal Monocular. Introducing the World’s Most Cost Effective 640x480 Resolution Thermal Monocular
IR Defense Corporation today announced the worldwide release of the IR Patrol family of thermal monoculars ( http://www.irdefense.com/irp-main.html ). The world’s best priced, 640x480, military grade monocular combines the high quality BAE thermal core with advanced electronics in a rugged,... - December 24, 2014 - IR Defense Corporation
National Park Service Partners with Non-Profit for Art Programs
National Park Service (NPS) partners with non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) at Fort Union National Monument for First Ever Fort Union Artist in Residence Program. To Honor the NPS Centennial 2016 and Further the NPS "Call to Action," NPAF programs provide Fort Union National Monument and other parks education, arts and public programs by successful artists and curators. Fort Union Artist in Residence Program is uniquely designed as to the inspiration of park resources. - December 24, 2014 - National Parks Arts Foundation
National Hemophilia Foundation Statement on Donor Deferral Policy Change and National Blood Monitoring System Established
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today they are revising the current blood donor deferral policy for men who have sex with men (MSM) from a lifetime ban to a one-year deferral and implementing a national blood surveillance monitoring system. “The policy announced today... - December 23, 2014 - National Hemophilia Foundation
LSA Applauds Senate for Clearing Way for ABLE Act to Become Law
Unprecedented Passage Creates Pathway to Independence for People with Disabilities. - December 22, 2014 - Lutheran Services in America
Grabbe Publishes Image-Rich Book Online on 9/11
An image-rich book has been published online by physicist Crockett Grabbe, which claims the WTC was brought down by 2 types of explosives, not fires or laser-beams. It can be ordered as a paperback or downloaded as an E-book. - December 21, 2014 - SeaLane Press
Coville Recruits Nicholas Pence to Key Business Development Role
Nick Pence will join the vertically-integrated domestic provider of innovative knits and apparel on January 1, 2015 to manage current fabric, garment and Coville Brands customers and seek new business opportunities. - December 19, 2014 - Coville Inc.
Local Governments Across the Country Are Meeting the Mandate for Operational Excellence Through Applications of the Theory of Constraints
In 2014, at the TOCICO International Conference in Washington DC, Kevin Fox presented an overview of the significant impact of the improvement projects he has led in the states of Utah, Hawaii and Texas, each of which has led to the wide-scale adoption of Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles in those states. The implementations have led to high levels of operational excellence and saved local governments millions of dollars. - December 03, 2014 - TOCICO
AFG Group Awarded 5-Year Construction Management BPA by GSA Region 4
The U.S. General Services Administration Region 4 awarded AFG Group a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for construction management services across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Projects will involve Federal office buildings, courthouses, border stations, and laboratories. - December 01, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
FLC Launches Business Resource Tool, FLCBusiness: Boosting Our Economy by Leveraging Federal Laboratory Resources
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) announces the launch of its latest business resource tool, FLCBusiness. FLCBusiness is a comprehensive database designed to aid business development and accelerate technology transfer for industry, agencies, and academia. - November 24, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award
AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Revolutionary New Drug Detection Field Test, Instantly Detects All Illicit Drugs Using Amphetamines
Drug Lab 118 Ltd, has launched a unique and patented drug test which can instantly detect the presence of all amphetamines used in the production most illicit substances and designer drugs where an amine is present. - November 18, 2014 - DRUG LAB 118
US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Clubhouse International Presents First-Ever USA National Clubhouse Conference
Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization coordinating a global network of Clubhouse Communities for people living with mental illness, today opened the very first USA National Clubhouse Conference, which is being held on Nov. 12-14, 2014 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over 260 participants from approximately 100 Clubhouses from across America are expected to attend the conference, which focuses on how to create a national voice for the Clubhouse model of recovery from mental illness. - November 12, 2014 - Clubhouse International
DSI 2014 US Border & National Security Summit Agenda Released
US Border & National Security Summit 2014 returns for its second year as a leading industry training forum providing an unparalleled educational experience for those involved in Border, Intelligence, and National Security. Their town hall forum with allow industry & government professionals... - November 05, 2014 - Defense Strategies Institute
Effective Complaints Handling in Housing Conference Announced by Capita Conferences - 23 October, London
This Effective Complaints Handling in Housing Conference will equip organisations with the appropriate tools needed to secure continuous improvement in levels of customer service. - October 23, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Colleges Switching to Innovative Student Loan Counseling from iGrad
Students increase knowledge retention with video-based trend. - October 22, 2014 - iGrad
Senator Ron Johnson Scheduled to Visit Waukesha Food Connection
Senator Ron Johnson will visit the Waukesha Food Connection at True Life Church this Friday, October 17, from 4 to 5p.m., according to a church official. Senator Johnson plans to speak with families in need and help volunteer handing out food. - October 15, 2014 - True Life Church
Thursby Releases First Secure, Two-Factor Browser for Android Supporting CAC, PIV, and Derived Credentials
For the last three years, Thursby has been the market leader in CAC/PIV authentication on iOS with the PKard® Reader application and PKard Toolkit. With Android devices on the rise, Thursby has now expanded their expertise in two-factor authentication into the Android market and released two new applications, PKard and PKard Browser. - October 07, 2014 - Thursby Software Systems, Inc.
Harold D. Bonds Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Harold D. Bonds of Brandon, Mississippi has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government affairs. About Harold D. Bonds Mr. Bonds has over 35 years experience in the field of government... - October 03, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
AboutWeb Receives Five Year IT Support Contract from Social Security Administration and Announces First Task Order Award
AboutWeb has received its first task order award under SSA's new small business BPA. The award is valued at $80 million and is estimated to span five years. AboutWeb has hired a team of four systems analysts to begin work this week providing LAN, WAN, and desktop support for four hundred staff at SSA. - October 03, 2014 - AboutWeb, LLC