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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
Ministry of Transportation, Ontario is Revolutionizing Contract Administration with Aurigo Software Technologies
Ministry of Transportation, Ontario deploys Web-Based Contract Management Services (WBCMS) by Aurigo Software Technologies - June 29, 2014 - Aurigo Software Technologies
AFG Group Receives CMAA Metro NY/NJ Project of the Year Award for M/W/DBE Firms
AFG Group is honored to receive Project of the Year Award from the Association’s CMAA Metro NY/NJ Chapter. The award recognizes AFG’s outstanding Construction Management practices for an $8.8 million interior renovation on the Brooklyn Municipal Building, serving NYC Department of Finance. - June 24, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Capita Conferences Announce Developing Commercialism in Local Government Event
Capita Conferences 3rd Developing Commercialism in Local Government Conference is well timed to drive forward the delivery of innovative services and transformational outcomes as councils reach the half-way point for scheduled austerity measures. Showcasing forward thinking councils who are pioneering creative measures to protect frontline services, our conference comprehensively explores the new era for commercial local authorities. - June 19, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Texas Bar Webcast - Drugs Minus Two: New Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Proposed new federal sentencing guidelines in drug cases will be the subject of the next Texas Bar CLE webcast to be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. The event will be co-hosted by Houston trial attorney Grant Scheiner and El Paso criminal defense attorney Cori... - June 18, 2014 - Scheiner Law Group P.C.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Unveils Plans for 2014 Road to Recovery Conference
October 5-8 event in San Diego will be transformative experience for wounded veterans. - June 18, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Capita announce Integrating Health and Social Care Conference - 25 September, London
This timely event is an opportunity for peers to share transferable learning on combining health and social care services from around the UK and maximise the quality of patient care going forward. - June 18, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Washington DC Eagle Scout to Speak at Champions of Character Dinner June 18th
Eagle Scout Justice Boston, of Troop 1869, in Washington, D.C. will speak at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th. The dinner will honor five distinguished community and business leaders of the Washington, D.C. area, including Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. Boy Scout Troop 1869 is chartered to Campbell A.M.E. Church in Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
DUECO Inc. Promotes Tony Holscher to Service Center Supervisor for the Western States
Tony Holscher, Appointed to Lead Service Operations for the Watertown, South Dakota Branch. - June 10, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
MassBigData.org Wins Best of Category in Government Websites in 2013 Horizon Interactive Awards
The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's MassBigData.org website, produced with Polar Design, just won "Best of Category" in the Government Agency category of the 2013 Horizon Interactive Awards. The web site connects big data companies, job seekers and innovators in Massachusetts with unique social media and interactive features. - June 10, 2014 - Polar Design
Christine Birdsall Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christine Birdsall of Troy, Michigan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of law enforcement and public safety. About Christine Birdsall Ms. Birdsall has 3 years experience in the law... - June 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) to be Honored with "Good Scout" Award 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Senator Mike Enzi, (R-WY) as the 2014 “Good Scout” at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Senator Enzi for his outstanding service in supporting Scouting... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Rentricity Completes City of Barre In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery System
Innovative 12 kilowatt installation manages pressure while creating clean electricity within drinking water solid pipe infrastructure. - June 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
DUECO Inc. Names Judie Taylor CEO and Marikris Coryell COO
DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, stringing and tension equipment, and utility trailers in the country, has named President, Judie Taylor as President and Chief Executive Officer. Marikris Coryell,... - June 02, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.
Multi-Million Dollar Low-Carbon Investment Programmes to be Coordinated in Europe
Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative, and the Lower Silesia region in Poland will coordinate their multi-million dollar investment programmes to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Climate-KIC has announced a ground-breaking agreement with the... - May 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Fecteau, Tran, and Lynch - Reaching Across the Aisle in Rhode Island
Democrat Matt Fecteau for Congress, Republican Stan Tran for Congress, and Republican Cormick Lynch Campaign Committees will be coordinating in the coming months to foster bipartisan dialogue, debate, and discussion. Each camp is concerned more than ever with the partisanship here in Rhode Island... - May 23, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Contract Logix, LLC Announces the Release of Their New Request Module to Optimize Revenue from Sell-Side Transactions
Contract Logix, LLC is announcing the release of their new contract request module. This addition to their software will empower self-service sales teams by allowing them to automatically generate contracts that are strictly governed by their customers’ business rules. This greatly simplifies and shortens the sales process, which leads to faster revenue recognition and a more efficient use of expensive and often under-staffed legal teams. - May 21, 2014 - Contract Logix, LLC
PPI Group Welcomes the Topcon Technology Roadshow to Portland
PPI Group announces the arrival of the Topcon Technology Roadshow on June 4 and 5, in Portland, Oregon. The custom 52-foot mobile solutions center will roll into town to showcase the latest construction, survey, civil engineering, architecture and design technologies in a hands-on educational environment on a 23,000 mile tour across North America. This live learning experience will feature demonstrations and presentations by industry experts from Topcon, Autodesk, Bluebeam and PPI Group. - May 17, 2014 - PPI Group
New Online Training for Building Partnerships in Support of Tribal Youth
Native professionals who require development opportunities have a new source for training without traveling. Indian Country Training Institute (ICTI), a subsidiary of Native owned and operated Lamar Associates, is rolling out a number of new online courses at OJJDP's Online University, suitable for... - May 15, 2014 - Lamar Associates
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman
Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Project’s Recommendation for Executions Criticized by Prof. Banzhaf // One Recommendation - Which Follows His Lead - is Half Right, But Others May be Impossible, He Says
The Constitution Project's just released a massive report entitled "Irreversible Error," about the whole process of capital punishment, makes a few recommendations for improving executions, but one - which followed his lead - is only half right, and two may be impossible, says public interest law professor John Banzhaf. - May 10, 2014 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Capita Conferences Announce Their Social Housing Finance Event, 14th July, London
This event explores how greater freedoms are being utilised to diversify income streams and fund the maintenance and building of social housing. - May 10, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Odyne Systems, LLC Taps John Deere Electronic Solutions Inverters to Drive Electric Motors for Quiet, Efficient Work Sites
Same System that Powers John Deere Equipment, Provides Power to Drive Electric Motors with Engine Off in the Odyne System, Delivering Zero Emission, Fuel Efficient Performance. - May 07, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Altchiler LLC and Robert Altchiler Secure a Dismissal of Indictment and All Charges Against Poker-Playing Lawyer Ralph Pecorale
Altchiler LLC and Robert Altchiler Secured a Complete Dismissal of All Charges Against Its Client Ralph Pecorale, Rendering the prosecution and case against Pecorale a Nullity. - May 06, 2014 - Altchiler LLC
Botched Oklahoma Execution - Prof Banzhaf Proposes a Simple Alternative // It May be Possible to Avoid Problems of Lethal Injections, He Suggests
Oklahoma's badly botched execution, in which an inmate - according to several newspaper accounts - writhed in pain from a "blown" vein line before finally dying 43 minutes later from an apparent heart attack, is only the latest in a long line of problems and failures from using lethal injection as a method of capital punishment, notes public interest law professor John Banzhaf, who suggests an alternative. - May 03, 2014 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Odyne Systems, LLC Named a 2014 IQ Innovation Quotient Award Winner by Biz Times Magazine
Company’s Unique Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks Recognized. - May 01, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC Will Host a Series of Comprehensive Grant Proposal Development and Readiness Workshops in Southwest Florida
Kirk's Consulting Services of Fort Myers, FL will offer a comprehensive summer series of grant proposal development and grant funding research workshops for community and faith-based organizations and the general public in Southwest Florida. These workshops will teach specific skills needed to find and successfully secure grant funding, and will educate and empower staff and volunteers to aid in improving their organizations and communities likelihood of success. - April 30, 2014 - Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC
Odyne Systems, LLC Awarded $776,000 Agreement by Electric Power Research Institute Under a California Energy Commission Grant to Retrofit Trucks
Program to Retrofit Large Trucks with Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems will be Performed under California Energy Commission Grant ARV-11-013 with the Electric Power Research Institute. - April 30, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Duluth’s New Bunten Road Park Playground is Open
State-of-the-art playground in Duluth - April 30, 2014 - City of Duluth
Black Twin Cities Announces First-Ever Candidate Endorsements
Black Twin Cities is proud to announce its 2014 candidate endorsements for two local, Twin Cities metro offices. These endorsements represent the first in Black Twin Cities' history and these candidates personify the company's mission to encourage economic development in Minnesota's changing communities. - April 29, 2014 - Black Twin Cities
AFG Group Welcomes Fred Clements, Jr., PE to the Washington, DC Office
AFG Group, Inc., a leading, award-winning construction management and relocation firm, announces that Mr. Fredrick D. Clements, Jr., PE has joined the firm’s Washington, DC office. AFG welcomes Mr. Clements as the newest member of its Federal portfolio management team where he will be... - April 28, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Odyne Systems, LLC Partners with Allison Transmission’s Midwest Distributor, Inland Power, to Deliver on $45.4 Million Contract
Department of Energy Program Administered Through the Electric Power Research Institute to Apply Over 120 Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems to Trucks Throughout North America - April 24, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
EmpowHer Institute to Honor Four Amazing and Unstoppable Women at the Annual Girls to Greatness Luncheon Saturday, April 26, 2014 – the Beverly Hills Hotel
Honorees include: Musette Buckley – Senior V.P., Warner Bros. Pictures; The Honorable LaDoris (Dot) Harris, Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the United States Department of Energy; Renata Simril, Senior V.P. of External Affairs at The Los Angeles Dodgers; Denita Willoughby, Regional V.P. of External Affairs at Southern California Gas Company. - April 23, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
DDA Seeks Businesses and Tenants for "Suite Spot @ Sugar Hill"
The City of Sugar Hill Downtown Development Authority is recruiting businesses and tenants for sought after downtown area. Come grow with the City of Sugar Hill. - April 23, 2014 - City of Sugar Hill
Special Invitation: the Iranian American Community of Arizona is Pleased to Present Mayor Rudy Giuliani at Their Symposium on the Threat of a Nuclear Iran
Invitation for upcoming event at the end of the week. - April 22, 2014 - Iranian American Community of Arizona
Leaders Feed and Fortify Orlando Communities in Transitions
The Orlando City Hall located at 400 S. Orange Ave, 9th floor, Orlando Florida 32801, will be hosting Feed and Fortify Community Organization’s board of director’s installation ceremony on Tuesday April 29th, 2014 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. - April 11, 2014 - Feed & Fortify Community Organization
Federal Labs & Industry Partners Aim to Accelerate Innovation for Economic Impact at the 2014 FLC National Meeting
This year's FLC national meeting, from April 21 - 23, in Rockville, Md., aims to accelerate innovation for economic impact. This year's agenda features: technology transfer training courses; a human element panel; over a dozen agency and industry exhibitors; accomplished keynote speakers; and various networking opportunities for industry and tech transfer professionals. - April 09, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
OneRain Announces Sponsorship of ALERT Users Group 25th Flood Warning Systems Symposium
OneRain Incorporated announces that it is a Platinum-level sponsor for the ALERT User Group's 25th Flood Warning Systems Training Symposium, which will be held May 6-9, in Reno, Nevada. This nationally known and respected training symposium event has been held since 1982, and brings together many... - April 06, 2014 - OneRain Incorporated
Wounded Warrior/Paralympian Nears End of Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Double-amputee Rob Jones to complete extraordinary feat April 12 in San Diego. - April 03, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
D.C.'s Historic First Libertarian Primary Tuesday
There are 4 political party primaries in Washington, D.C. Tuesday - Democrats, Republicans, Statehood Greens, and for the first time Libertarians. Libertarians have 7 candidates on the ballot in 7 races, mayor, Congress, Shadow Senator, Shadow Rep, City Council at Large, Ward 3 city council, Ward 6 city council, and a write in candidate for City Council chair. DC allows same day registration for those not registered. Others may ask for special ballots to vote in the primary of their choice. - April 01, 2014 - D.C. Libertarian Party
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado
Eye On US Education, an Education "Watchdog" Network, Has Organized the "War on Common Core" National Demonstration
The "War on Common Core" is a national protest rally against the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. All statements that will be presented at the event are directed to each State Legislature. - March 31, 2014 - Eye On US Education
CSU Industries to Survey Prospective Channel Partners at the SIA Summit 2014
CSU Industries, a leading third-party provider of critical IT support services, announced today that Dean Hale, Director of CSU’s Channel Operations, will be attending the Service Industry Association’s 2014 Summit, the 29th Annual World Executive Summit for Service Leaders on March 30... - March 28, 2014 - CSU Industries
NewStart Solutions, L3C Publicly Announces First Test Pilot Program with the City of Pueblo and the Pueblo Police Department
NewStart Solutions, L3C, a Wyoming Low-Profit Limited Liability “Social Benefit” Company with operations in Colorado Springs, CO has formally introduced a new enhanced SaaS-based “Crowd Sourced Crime Fighting” solution called “CrimeSuspect.NET”. - March 27, 2014 - NewStart Solutions, L3C
NewStart Solutions, L3C Introduces CrimeSuspect.NET, a New “Crowd-Sourced Crime-Fighting” Solution
NewStart Solutions, L3C, a Wyoming Low-Profit Limited Liability “Social Benefit” Company with operations in Colorado Springs, CO has formally introduced a new enhanced SaaS-based “Crowd Sourced CrimeFighting” solution called “CrimeSuspect.NET.” - March 27, 2014 - NewStart Solutions, L3C
Matt Fecteau for Congress
Matt Fecteau of Pawtucket, Rhode Island is seeking the democratic nomination for the 1st district of Rhode Island. - March 25, 2014 - Matt Fecteau for Congress
Citizens for Responsible Trails Organized to Address Stevens Creek Trail Issues
Citizens for Responsible Trails announces a neighborhood advocacy group that was formed to provide public input into the Stevens Creek Trail issue. - March 15, 2014 - Citizens for Responsible Trails
Arc 3 Communications to Offer Social Media Training Seminar for Local Government Officials
Program Educates Local Officials about Key Social Media Platforms - March 14, 2014 - Arc 3 Communications
SANS SCOLT Luncheon Fosters Leadership for Southern Region Language Educators
The SANS Inc. SCOLT Leadership Luncheon takes place this week in Memphis, TN, as part of the annual Southern Conference on Language Teaching (SCOLT). This event is an opportunity to develop connections and foster collaboration among leaders of the 14 state associations in the SCOLT region. The theme of the 2014 Leadership Luncheon is "Strengthening the Corps: Building Leadership Across the SCOLT Region." - March 11, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project
Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes