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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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Public Safety and Police Services Receives TLEA Accreditation
The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program is pleased to announce that it has granted the award of initial accreditation to the Southwest Tennessee Community College Police Department. TLEA announced this first accreditation award for the department during the Tennessee Association... - October 15, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
SCORE’s Manasota Chapter Volunteer Appointed to National Board of Directors
SCORE mentor Ray Vicks has been appointed to serve on the National Board of Directors of SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, skilled business mentors. Vicks is a financial expert and CPA with 40 years of experience in public accounting and senior corporate finance positions. He has... - October 10, 2021 - SCORE Manasota
Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist, Rotary, Join for Week of Service to Celebrate Community
Service clubs work together to make a difference in communities; Celebrate Community, a joint initiative of the four major volunteer service organizations, will launch this year with a focus on local community service during the week of October 10 to 16. - October 07, 2021 - Optimist International
IBEX IT Business Experts Awarded SeaPort Next Generation Contract by U.S. Navy
In July 2021, IBEX IT Business Experts (IBEX), a nationally recognized IT consulting and training firm, was awarded a Prime Contract with the U.S. Navy for Seaport Next Generation (NxG) multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ). The multiple-award, IDIQ contracts will provide... - October 01, 2021 - IBEX IT Business Experts
DSI's Assured Supply Chain for Defense Summit Fast Approaching
Defense Strategies Institute will host the upcoming Assured Supply Chain for Defense Summit in-person, this October 27-28, 2021 in National Harbor, Maryland. Sessions will focus on this year's theme “Enhancing the Nation’s Military Supply Chain and Resiliency.” - October 01, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Delta Offshore Energy Updates State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the 3200MW Bac Lieu LNG-to-Power Project Progress at the 76th UN General Assembly
Delta Offshore Energy (“DOE”) and its world-class consortium partners in the 3200 MW Bac Lieu LNG-to-Power Project (“the Project”) have had an in-person meeting with H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, State President of Vietnam in New York, US to update the Project progress and call for the President’s continued advocacy to soon complete the preparation phase. - September 24, 2021 - Delta Offshore Energy
Risk Communication Expert Dr. Vincent Covello Launches Online Training
World-renowned risk communication practitioner Dr. Vincent Covello has launched Pathway to Risk, High-Concern, and Crisis Communication, an online, video-based course on the principles and tools of risk communication. - September 16, 2021 - Pathway Communication
Defense Strategies Institute Organizes Military Vehicle Systems Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the Military Vehicle Systems Summit taking place this December, 1-2, 2021 in Alexandria, VA. - September 16, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Speaker Highlight for DSI’s Inaugural Assured Supply Chain for Defense Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to provide you with a highlight of Major General Heidi Hoyle, one of the confirmed speakers for the upcoming Assured Supply Chain for Defense Summit. - September 16, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Manimas Proposes Handmaid's Amendment to Protect Women's Right to Medical Choices
Former presidential candidate John Manimas proposes a Constitutional Amendment to end further controversy regarding a women's right to medical choices. - September 15, 2021 - John Manimas Campaign
Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.™) Receives Contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services to Provide Free Services to Post-Adoptive Families
Through this new contract from the Maryland Department of Human Services, the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is offering free individual and family therapy, support groups, webinars and other educational opportunities to post-adoptive families throughout the state of Maryland. - September 14, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Electro Standards Now Accepts Government P-Card for Micro Purchase Contracts & GSA Schedule Products
Electro Standards Laboratories now accepts Government Purchase Cards for electronic product purchases under Micro Purchase Contracts and GSA Schedule GS35F0286V. - September 13, 2021 - Electro Standards Laboratories
Engage Virtual Range Hosts Local Law Enforcement Blue Line Competition
This event is free to all Northeast Ohio law enforcement agencies, and winners will walk away with bragging rights as well as an impressive trophy to display at their department. The goodwill event is designed to show appreciation for all local law enforcement officials and to raise money for the Greater Cleveland Police Officers Memorial Society. - September 07, 2021 - Engage Virtual Range
Iran and Its Supreme Leader, Sued for Alleged Unlawful Acts of Torture and Other Torts in D.C. Federal Court
Iran, IRGC, and its supreme leader, Seyed Ali Khamenei, has been sued by Mr. Akbar Lakestani, a dual citizen of Iran and the United States, for alleged unlawful detention and torture while he was visiting Iran in 2019. - September 03, 2021 - Herischi & Associates LLC
With $1 Trillion in Cyber Theft in 2020, the Need to be Cyber Resilient is Greater Than Ever
Nexdigm hosted a webinar with seasoned experts in technology / techonology risk domain and discussed plausible techniques of enhancing cybersecurity in line with the US Executive Order (EO) on Cybersecurity. After a year of rampant cybercrimes costing in excess of an estimated $1 trillion, the... - September 03, 2021 - Nexdigm
Haiti Renewal Alliance via OneDiaspora.Org Activates Emergency Response Unit for Haiti Earthquake 2021
Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) activated it’s Haitian Diaspora Emergency Response Unit (HDERU) shortly after the August 14, 2021, 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southwest Region of Haiti. Diaspora organizations are invited to register at www.Onediaspora.org to streamline the relief efforts. HRA pledges $50,000 towards it’s $3M Earthquake fund goals and encourages friends of Haiti to donate, and pledge towards these relief, recovery and sustainability efforts. - August 31, 2021 - Haiti Renewal Alliance
Principle Photography Has Begun on Pot Waco
According to the movie, "Pot Waco," in 2001, two men were murdered by FBI snipers and nobody noticed. - August 27, 2021 - Producer and Director Steven Hager
Nonprofit Has Special Consultive International NGO Status Renewed by the United Nations
The Cyber Institute, a U.S. nonprofit that focuses on “learning globally and serving locally,” has been re-designated as an International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with Special Consultive Status with the United Nations. Special Consultive Status allows the Cyber Institue to... - August 27, 2021 - Cyber Institute
Anthony Shorter as Lead Candidate for Johns Creek City Council – Post 3
Johns Creek is a city of diverse culture, communities and businesses. As such, it requires leadership with vast experience. Someone who understands the priorities set forth by the citizens and who can help navigate complex situations. August 16, 2021 - Shorter officially qualified to be on the... - August 25, 2021 - Shorter for Johns Creek
Million Kids Urges Californians to Contact Their Assembly Person Regarding SB357
MillionKids.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating about human trafficking and exploitation, is reporting that California Bill SB357, authored by Senator Weiner and legalizing street prostitution, has passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly Appropriation Committee Suspense file. - August 24, 2021 - Million Kids
Nation’s Largest Kidney Coalition Prioritizes, Advances Key Policies to Promote, Support Home Dialysis Care, Choice, Quality
Kidney Care Partners Advocates for Patient-Centric Home Dialysis Policies with Quality Measure Development; Bipartisan Legislation; and Regulatory Reform to Remove Silos, Promote Innovations - August 23, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners