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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
National Algae Association Claims That Algae Won't Be Grown in Washington, DC
After over 6 decades of time, and billions of dollars spent at the direction of the Department of Energy and other government agencies, one thing is for sure – algae for fuels will never be grown in Washington, D.C. "The algae production industry does not need lobbyists who have no... - October 01, 2014 - national algae asssociation
Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories Welcomes New Staff and Disciplines - Will Now Provide Forensic Firearms & Toolmarks and Forensic Biology & DNA
Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories announces the addition of two new staff members, and two new forensic science disciplines, to their firm. In addition to forensic document examinations, ink dating, and latent prints, Riley Welch LaPorte will now be offering Forensic... - October 01, 2014 - Riley Welch LaPorte & Associates Forensic Laboratories
iGrad Survey Shows Financial Literacy Leads to Smarter Student Loan Borrowing
College students exposed to financial literacy curriculum borrow less financial aid and are more proficient at money management, according to iGrad’s first annual survey of financial aid administrators. The iGrad survey, with responses from approximately 300 nonprofit and for-profit... - September 30, 2014 - iGrad
United States Department of Agriculture Laboratory Selects AboutWeb to Develop a Web-Site Using Drupal
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Systematic Mycology and Microbiology Laboratory (SMML) selected AboutWeb to develop a new, public-facing website that connects users with the vast data and records that SMML maintains. AboutWeb will be developing the new site using Drupal... - September 25, 2014 - AboutWeb, LLC
Preventing Radicalisation and Building Community Cohesion - 24th November 2014
Capita Conferences’ 8th National Preventing Radicalisation and Building Community Cohesion Conference will thoroughly detail approaches to challenging dangerous ideologies in your local community. Designed after an extensive period of consultation with a range of senior stakeholders, this... - September 21, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Michael D. Barker Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael D. Barker of Savoy, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the military field. About Michael D. Barker Captain Barker is retired after 31 years in the military field. He served as a... - September 13, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
iBeta Awarded Fingerprint Evaluation Study
iBeta Quality Assurance (“iBeta”), an accredited Biometrics Testing Laboratory under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), was awarded a Fingerprint Evaluation Study Contract from Sandia National Laboratories under sponsorship by the Department of Homeland... - September 08, 2014 - iBeta Quality Assurance
Muslim Coalition Denounces ISIS for Steven Sotloff's Murder
The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), a coalition of several national and local organizations, today condemns a terrorist and anti-Islam group for a video purporting to show the gruesome beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff. The murder of innocent civilians is immoral,... - September 03, 2014 - USCMO
Danish Government Awards Vision-Box® and Biometric Solutions as Preferred Suppliers of Biometric-Based Automated Enrollment and Border Control Solutions
The Danish Government has awarded the consortium of Biometric Solutions and Vision-Box® with a 4-year framework agreement on the procurement of biometric-based solutions and components for both Enrollment and Automated Border Control. Under this agreement the consortium will deliver biometric equipment and related services to, among others, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). - August 29, 2014 - Vision-Box
Little Change in Alcohol Related Fatalities in Last 13 Years
Millions Spent on Advertising with Slight or No Results. - August 26, 2014 - AC3
Snappii Launches DA Military Forms App, an App with the Fullest Collection of DA Forms on the Market
This August, Snappii, headquartered in Rochester, NH, U.S., has released DA Military Forms App with the most comprehensive list of DA forms in Google Play and iTunes Stores. - August 24, 2014 - Snappii
DBIA Announces 2014 Design-Build Project Award Winnners
The 2014 Design-Build Project/Team Awards showcase design-build best practices and celebrate the achievements of owners and design-build teams in nine categories across the spectrum of horizontal and vertical construction. These categories include: aviation, civic buildings, commercial/office buildings, industrial/process/research facilities, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, rehabilitation/renovation/restoration, transportation and water/wastewater. - August 05, 2014 - DBIA
Plant Tour Reinforces Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure
July 15 tour of Denver-area concrete pipe plant for state officials addresses critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 25, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association
Rentricity NSF Certified Technology Ready for Clean Energy Markets
New product offering will provide safer water quality standard equipment that recovers wasted energy in pressurized water pipes. - July 22, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
US Government's "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive Partners with AmpleHarvest.org
As many as one million additional growers nationwide can share excess garden produce with a local food pantry. - July 18, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
Opponent Turns Campaign Manager in District 7 U.S. House Republican Primary
With a contested primary in Congressman John Mica's district heating up, Candidate Don Oehlrich gains ground in straw polls. Now, Oehlrich has hired one of his former opponents, to manage the campaign. Zechariah Blanchard, the new campaign manager, considers himself a Liberty minded Statesman, and Oehlrich calls himself a Tea Party Statesman. - July 11, 2014 - Oehlrich for Congress Committee
A Lay Person's Guide to the Hobby Lobby Decision
Today, Saltbox Consulting published A Lay Person's Guide to the Hobby Lobby Decision. The guide is designed to help non-lawyers understand the Hobby Lobby decision, which the Supreme Court released on June 30, 2014. It explains in plain English what the issues were, how the Court decided them and... - July 02, 2014 - Saltbox Consulting
Research Finds Continued Growth of Design-Build in United States
“The growing use of design-build is not surprising,” says Lisa Washington, CEO/Executive Director of DBIA. “Throughout the last five years, and even through the recession, we’ve seen a large increase in demand for information and training on design-build best practices. Owners from all sectors have been turning to design-build delivery because they recognize the inherent value it brings to any project in any sector of any size.” - June 30, 2014 - DBIA
It's Official: Magicians Are Artists
Hundreds of magicians will converge on St. Louis during the week of June 30 for Lectures, Magic Shows and to celebrate the 113th US Congress recognizing that Magic is an Art. - June 29, 2014 - The Society of American Magicians