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Defense Strategies Institute's Operational Medicine Symposium and Technology Showcase Returning for Its 8th Iteration
The Operational Medicine Symposium (OpMed) & Technology Showcase will take place March 17-18, in San Antonio, TX. - January 07, 2026 - Defense Strategies Institute
Retired Texas Judge Sara Canady Launches U.S. Senate Bid “Time to Bring American Industry Home”
“I'm running to be Texas's voice of reason in Washington—fighting for our families, our borders, and our economic renaissance,” Canady said. “It is time a true conservative takes on the Washington establishment and John Cornyn.” - December 30, 2025 - Sara Canady for Senate
Launch of Portable Tenant Screening Reports in Colorado
Colorado renters now have access to truly Portable (aka Reusable) Tenant Screening Reports, thanks to DSE Solutions LLC, DBA Reusable Tenant Screening Reports. This locally-owned-and-operated, Colorado-based small business was established in direct response to the passage of Colorado Residential... - December 30, 2025 - Reusable Tenant Screening Reports
Executive Order Signed to Reclassify Marijuana as Schedule III
Today President Trump’s Executive Order regarding rescheduling marijuana, includes a general provision for granted authority to executive departments and agencies, proving that NDASA's advocacy efforts have had a direct impact for preserving public safety. - December 19, 2025 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. Honored with 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award from U.S. Department of Labor
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a recipient of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award (Platinum Level). This prestigious federal award is the only one of its kind that honors exceptional achievement in veteran employment, and Platinum represents the highest level of award. - December 19, 2025 - UTRS
Congressional Recommerce Caucus Hosts First Annual “Ugly Sweater” Reception to Spotlight Circular Economy’s Impact on Holiday Shopping
Inaugural “Ugly Sweater” reception on Capitol Hill brought together the Congressional Recommerce Caucus to spotlight recommerce as a growing force in holiday shopping. - December 18, 2025 - Coalition to Protect America's Small Sellers
GovWorx Introduces Real-Time Policy Guidance for 9-1-1 with CommsCoach ASSIST
GovWorx announced the launch of CommsCoach ASSIST, a real-time AI call support tool for 9-1-1 centers that reduces the cognitive load on telecommunicators by bringing local policies and guidecard questions into the call as it happens. ASSIST listens to live calls, identifies the incident type, transcribes in real time, and dynamically guides call takers through agency-specific policies and criteria, auto-filling answers and optionally sending data to CAD. - December 16, 2025 - GovWorx
National Drug Testing Provider Opposes Rescheduling of Marijuana Without DOT Public Safety Protections
Accredited Drug Testing announces position on rescheduling of marijuana. - December 15, 2025 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
NDASA Urges Congress to Protect Public Safety
The National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is sounding the alarm as reports circulate that President Trump may issue an Executive Order to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I narcotic to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. While rescheduling could have medical and research benefits, NDASA warns that without explicit safeguards, this move could dismantle critical workplace safety programs and endanger lives. - December 15, 2025 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
John F. Avery Chosen as a VIP for 2025 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide has named John F. Avery of Fayetteville, North Carolina as a VIP for 2025, recognizing his exceptional contributions in government service, military training, and leadership. About John F. Avery Avery is a retired sergeant major from the U.S. Army Materiel... - December 13, 2025 - Strathmore Worldwide
NDASA Opposes Schedule III of Marijuana by Executive Order
The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is sounding the alarm over President Trump’s recent announcement to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. While the move is being celebrated by some as a step toward marijuana reform, NDASA warns that this decision could have catastrophic consequences for the safety of the United States workforce and transportation sectors. - December 12, 2025 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association
Hexordia Partners with Lumyx to Revolutionize Location Data Storytelling for Digital Forensics
Hexordia is thrilled to partner with Lumyx, becoming an authorized reseller of the Lumyx browser-based platform that presents geolocation artifacts. Lumyx transforms complex location evidence from digital forensic sources into clear, compelling narratives for the courtroom. It creates interactive, animated timelines from raw mobile forensics data, simplifying presentations for judges, juries, and prosecutors. This partnership spans sales and training. - December 12, 2025 - Hexordia
Michael E. Zielinski Named an Influential Business Professional for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael E. Zielinski of Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been chosen as an Influential Business Professional For 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding accomplishments in government. About Michael E. Zielinski Michael E. Zielinski has dedicated over four decades to serving the U. - December 12, 2025 - Strathmore Worldwide
DDP Appoints Joe Fairley as Director of Business Development – National Accounts
DDP Roofing Services, Inc., a national leader in commercial roofing solutions, today announced the appointment of Joe Fairley as Director of Business Development, National Accounts. In this role, Fairley will spearhead strategic growth initiatives, expand enterprise-level client partnerships, and strengthen their national presence. - December 12, 2025 - DDP Roofing Services, Inc.
Bilt Expands Commitment to Military Talent Through SkillBridge Program
BILT expands its DoW SkillBridge partnership, by adding a fourth veteran intern. The company has hired two graduates full-tim. New intern David Gravelle joins BILT with Air Force training and maintenance expertise. Former interns Drew Glass (USAF) and Stewart Johnson (USN) now serve in capture management and cybersecurity. The program strengthens BILT’s federal practie and supports service members transitioning to civilian tech careers. - December 10, 2025 - BILT Incorporated
Mitek Analytics Receives Certificate to Field (CtF) for Its Supply Chain AI Tool on DoD Platform One, Expanding Access to the Trusted Data Intelligence Capability
Mitek Analytics, a leader in mission-critical AI Data Intelligence solutions for aircraft sustainment, announced today that it has been granted a Certificate to Field (CtF) for operating its Supply Chain AI Tool (SCAIT) App on the Department of Defense (DoD) Platform One. This authorization marks a... - December 10, 2025 - Mitek Analytics
CGI Federal Partners with EX2 Adventures to Support Local Charity Through the 2025 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series
EX2 Adventures is proud to announce that CGI Federal is serving as the Charity Matching Partner for the 2025 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series, Northern Virginia’s premier trail running series. Through this partnership, CGI Federal is matching up to $5,000 in participant... - December 10, 2025 - EX2 Adventures
New York City Dog Bites Climbed Post‑Covid as Bites Attributed to “Unknown” Breed Surged; Pit Bull Bites Stalled Yet Remain Overrepresented
A 97% surge in New York City dog bites attributed to "unknown" breeds post-2020 is obscuring key public health data trends, a phenomenon that emerged after two key city policy changes. Despite the data shift, pit bulls remain significantly overrepresented, accounting for 30.4% of all identified-breed bites over the 9-year period. - December 09, 2025 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Announcing DSI’s 10th Insider Risk Summit West, Formerly Hosted by Advanced Onion, Inc.
Insider risk community to convene on March 18-19, in Monterey, CA - December 08, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
MILAM 2026 Workshop Day Details
The 10th Military Additive Manufacturing Summit (MILAM) will convene February 3-4, with a Workshop Day on February 5th, for extended networking opportunities, as well as provide updates that will impact the future global AM landscape. The Workshop Day will feature two distinct tracks: Advanced... - December 08, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
Shreekant Patil Addressed BIS Manak Manthan Workshop at Nashik
BIS Technical Committee Member, NIMA Committee Chairman, CEng. Shreekant Patil inaugurates MSME standards manak manthan workshop at K.K. Wagh Engineering College, emphasizing certifications and industry-student collaboration. - December 07, 2025 - PARENTNashik
Announcing DSI’s 14th Joint CBRN Symposium
The CBRNe community is set to convene March 10-11, 2026, in Washington, DC. - December 05, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
American Faith Announces Project RedBird
American Faith, one of the nation’s fastest-growing values-driven news and media organizations, announced today the alpha launch of Project Redbird—a first-of-its-kind, legislative transparency platform. American Faith has become a trusted source of news, cultural insight, and... - December 04, 2025 - American Faith
Whitaker Brothers Expands Packaging Solutions Portfolio with the New ProfiPack ecoChip Cardboard Shredder, Engineered by HSM
Whitaker Brothers is broadening its portfolio of high-quality packaging and recycling equipment to give customers more environmentally-responsible options with the addition of the HSM ProfiPack ecoChip Cardboard Shredder. This new machine shreds used cardboard into uniform packing chips, creating... - December 02, 2025 - Whitaker Brothers Business Machines
Marilyn Funderburk, Influential D.C. Civic Leader and Ex-Carter White House Aide, Dead at 89
Marilyn Bush Funderburk, former Carter White House Assistant Social Secretary and longtime Washington civic leader, died Nov. 25 at Casey House Hospice in Rockville, Md. She was 89. She co-produced Climate Conversations with H2OandPowerGroup.com, founded by her son. Survivors include her son William, daughters Christina and Julie, her sister Judith, grandchildren, and extended family. - November 28, 2025 - H2OandPowerGroup.com
Statement from Psychologist on Councilwoman Yaeger’s Islamophobic Remarks and the Double Standards Surrounding Religious Hate
Dr. Azadeh Weber condemns Councilwoman Yaeger’s “proud Islamophobe” remark, highlighting the danger it poses to Muslim women, children, and community safety. Dr. Weber advocates dignity, accountability, and a zero-tolerance approach to religious discrimination. - November 24, 2025 - Dr. Azadeh Weber
Kidney Care Partners Commends House Introduction of Kidney Care Access Protection Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP)—the nation’s largest non-profit, non-partisan kidney care coalition representing patients, dialysis professionals, physicians, nurses, researchers, therapeutic innovators, transplant coordinators, and manufacturers—today expressed appreciation to... - November 21, 2025 - Kidney Care Partners
Kidney Care Partners Commends House Ways and Means Committee’s Focus on Chronic Kidney Disease Coordination, Prevention
Nation’s Largest Kidney Care Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Stabilize, Modernize Medicare’s Kidney Care Benefit to Ensure Access to Quality Care, Innovations - November 20, 2025 - Kidney Care Partners
Spanglish Movies Unveils "Sound of Freedom: Hidden War" Official Trailer, Building Buzz for November 14 Theatrical Release
“Hidden War” release on November 14, 2025, comes amid reports of resistance from some cinema chains under pressure by Deep Church and Deep State - November 10, 2025 - Spanglish Movies LLC
The Genie Transportation Services Urges Congress to End Shutdown as Air Travel Delays Worsen
The Genie Transportation Services, Central Florida’s leading family transportation provider, is urging Congress to end the federal government shutdown. The company warns that ongoing air travel delays, cancellations, and safety lapses are harming tourism, jobs, and local businesses across Central Florida’s travel economy. - November 09, 2025 - The Genie Transportation Services LLC
Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer Joins HeroLoan.com as Veteran Advocate
HeroLoan.com, one of America’s fastest-growing VA mortgage platforms, announced that Medal of Honor Recipient and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Dakota Meyer has joined the company as a Veteran Advocate. Meyer will help educate veterans and active-duty service members on the benefits of the VA home loan program and how HeroLoan.com makes homeownership faster and more accessible for America’s heroes. - November 05, 2025 - Hero Loan
Valtorc International Awarded Valve Automation Award at Major Oil Refinery
Valtorc International has been awarded a contract to supply automated high performance electrically automated valves to a USA major oil producing refinery for the replacement of non functioning automated valves already in place. Valtorc USA fabrication and manufacturing division will provide all the materials to process this award, and provide the necessary equipment. - November 03, 2025 - Valtorc International
Transformative Justice Coalition Launches "Hey Jersey - Let’s Vote!" GOTV Freedom Ride to Mobilize Voters Across New Jersey
The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), in partnership with the NAACP New Jersey State Conference, League of Women Voters, New Jersey Center for Social Justice, AFT, SEIU, Salvation in Action, the People’s Organization for Progress, local municipalities, faith and civic leaders and a host... - October 31, 2025 - Transformative Justice Coalition
MILAM 2026 Agenda and Speaker Line-Up Now Available
3D printing community to convene February 3-4, plus a Workshop Day February 5, in Tampa, FL. - October 23, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing Defense Strategies Institute’s 8th Annual Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit
Military aviation community to convene on January 21-22, in Huntsville, AL. - October 23, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing Defense Strategies Institute’s 14th SOF & Irregular Warfare Symposium
SOF community to convene on December 10-11, in Tampa, Florida. - October 23, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
Advanced Data Analytics for Warfare & Intelligence Summit Speakers & Agenda Released
Military Data Science and Analytics Community to convene in National Harbor, MD this December 3-4. - October 17, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
Megan Kusina Brings $45B+ in DoD Acquisition Expertise to Fortuna Solutions Group
Fortuna Solutions Group, a leading government contract consulting and professional services firm, is proud to announce that Megan Kusina has joined the team as Contracts and Procurement Consultant. With more than a decade of experience leading high-value, mission-critical procurement programs for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Kusina brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and innovation to Fortuna Solution Group’s expanding federal portfolio. - October 14, 2025 - Fortuna Solutions Group, LLC
Zenius Corporation Whitepaper Advocates a Data Quality Framework to Empower AI and Generative AI Success
Governments and enterprises must elevate data quality maturity to ensure trustworthy, explainable, and impactful AI outcomes. - October 14, 2025 - Zenius Corporation
Laura’s Mercantile is Expanding Its Military Appreciation Program
Laura's Mercantile, an online wellness store in Winchester, KY, is expanding its military program to help veterans amid rising inflation. All active and retired military personnel can access the program by uploading their DD214 verification at laurasmercantile.com or visiting their physical store on Main Street in Winchester. - October 13, 2025 - Laura's Mercantile
U.S. Army Awards UTRS a Slot On 5-year, $21 Million Manufacturing Contract
Universal Technical Resource Services Inc. (UTRS) is one of nine companies recently selected by the U.S. Army to compete for $21 million in manufacturing work over the next five years in support of the Tobyhanna Army Depot's mission. The work includes fabricating electrical harnesses and cable... - October 07, 2025 - UTRS
Military Vehicle Systems Summit Agenda Released
The Military Vehicle Systems Summit has announced its official roster of keynote and expert speakers for its highly anticipated 5th Annual gathering, taking place on November 13-14, 2025, at Michigan Central in Detroit, MI. Hosted by DSI, the Summit convenes senior level experts and decision... - October 02, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
Announcing DSI’s Advanced Data Analytics for Warfare & Intelligence Summit
Advanced Data Analytics for Warfare & Intelligence Summit, formerly the Big Data for Intelligence Symposium, will be held at 115 St. George in National Harbor, MD, December 3-4. - October 02, 2025 - Defense Strategies Institute
M4 Engineering Inc. and M4 Phoenix Technology Works Announce M4 PTW’s AS9100D Certification for Composite Manufacturing
M4 Engineering Inc. and M4 Phoenix Technology Works (M4 PTW) are excited to announce M4 PTW’s AS9100 certification, completed earlier this month. AS9100D certification is a critical differentiator that signifies adherence to the aerospace sector's most rigorous quality and safety standards. For composite design, analysis, and manufacturing, the significance lies in ensuring product safety, process consistency, and regulatory compliance throughout the entire supply chain. - October 01, 2025 - M4 Engineering
UTRS Awarded a Seat On $980 Million Automatic Test Systems Contract
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) was one of 33 companies recently awarded a 10-year, combined $980 million ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and multiple award contract for Automatic Test Systems (ATS) Acquisition-I. - October 01, 2025 - UTRS
Michael E. Zielinski Chosen as a Professional of the Year for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael E. Zielinski of Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been chosen as a Professional of the Year For 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding accomplishments in government. About Michael E. Zielinski Michael E. Zielinski has served the U.S. Government for over 40 years. - September 30, 2025 - Strathmore Worldwide
CMG Alliance Surpasses $200 Million in Government Contract Awards for Clients and Partner-Sponsored Programs, Secures Over $15 Million in 2025
In 2025, CMG Alliance guided businesses through every stage of the contracting process — from opportunity sourcing and proposal development to compliance and post-award support. Partnering across industries and with nonprofits and chambers, CMG helped small and diverse firms secure tens of millions in awards, fueling growth and job creation. Surpassing $200M in total wins, CMG credits its impact to hands-on guidance, technology investments, and early planning for 2026. - September 29, 2025 - CMG Alliance
GCUPRI Attends China Vision China Commemorates the 80th Anniversary Celebration at UN Headquarters
The Global Chinese–U.S. Peace Research Institute (WWW.GCUPRI.ORG) announced today that it will attend the 80th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the United Nations, taking place at UN Headquarters in New York. The milestone forum, co-hosted by China Daily and the Permanent Mission... - September 26, 2025 - Global Chinese US Peace Research Institute (GCUPRI)
Cool Brands™ Launches Celebrate 250™ to Support Wounded Warrior Project and Honor the United States’ 250th Anniversary in 2026
Cool Brands is proud to announce the launch of Celebrate 250, a groundbreaking brand in collaboration with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). - September 26, 2025 - Cool Brands
Lahint: a Saudi Startup Achieving Regional Expansion and International Accreditations in GovTech
Lahint for Business Services, a Saudi GovTech startup founded in 2023 and based in Dammam, achieved major milestones in 2025, including four ISO certifications, accreditation from SDAIA as an AI service provider with the Waee badge, and listing among Asia’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Brands. The company also signed agreements in Saudi Arabia and Oman, expanding its regional presence while targeting automation of 50 government services by 2026. - September 24, 2025 - Lahint