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American Standard Partners with Keep Irving Beautiful for Community Day Initiative
Employee volunteers from the American Standard company participated in a service project with Keep Irving Beautiful and the City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department as part of a company-wide Community Day initiative. The annual event focused on the “Contribution to Society”... - October 31, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Blindsgalore Announces Partnership with National Interior Design Organization
San Diego e-commerce company joins the American Society of Interior Designers as a National Industry Partner. - October 31, 2018 - Blindsgalore
North Florida Land Trust Has Acquired Thousands of Acres in Critical Wildlife Corridor
The 2,300-acre procurement is the organization’s largest upland acquisition to date. - October 31, 2018 - North Florida Land Trust
Molecular Products Group Announces a New Global Headquarters
Colorado-based company, Molecular Products Group, is pleased to announce the opening of its new global headquarters in Louisville Colorado. Open House Molecular Products Group, a world leader in the design and manufacture of life critical devices for the treatment of breathable gases, will hold... - October 30, 2018 - Molecular Products
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 11-Year-Old Boy in Centre Hall, PA
Dominic, an 11-year old boy in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, received a very special delivery of an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers to help better communicate his needs on the spectrum. - October 30, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Sunnect Lighting and NSA Announce Energy Efficiency Leadership with LED Lighting Initiative Across the U.S.
National Storage Affiliates Trust is converting its entire portfolio of self storage facilities to energy-efficient LED lighting. - October 30, 2018 - Sunnect Lighting
Energy Web Foundation (EWF) and Energy Blockchain Consortium (EBC) to Explore Opportunities, Benefits, Challenges of Blockchain
Energy Web Foundation and the Energy Blockchain Consortium today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing to facilitate the shared objectives of the two organizations. The MOU between the two organizations identifies many opportunities of collaboration,... - October 29, 2018 - Energy Blockchain Consortium
AGS Cut Ties with Plastic Earlier This Month – Europe is Taking Lead on the Plastic Ban
Animals as small as plankton and as large as whales are all known to eat plastic; this issue may finally be put to rest as the European Parliament has voted to ban single use plastics. Thinking back to May 2018, there was a colossal wave of plastic swept across the nations, that was the final straw... - October 28, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Saint-Gobain Seals Exhibits at Valve World Germany Expo, Focusing on Critical Valve Applications
Saint-Gobain Seals announced that their last oil and gas tradeshow for the year will be in Germany at the Valve World Conference & Expo, where they will showcase at Hall 3, Booth #B88, their range of bespoke and advanced OmniSeal® spring-energized seals used for critical valve applications. - October 28, 2018 - Omniseal Solutions
SolarCraft Completes Solar Installation at The Fountaingrove Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 161 kW solar energy installation at The Fountaingrove Club in Santa Rosa, CA. The celebrated Santa Rosa Country Club and Golf Course will reduce their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilize energy expenses for decades to come. - October 26, 2018 - SolarCraft
Saint-Gobain Partners with Stem, Inc. for Widespread Energy Storage Services
AI-driven system is the first of many sites to reduce manufacturer’s energy bills while contributing grid relief. - October 26, 2018 - Omniseal Solutions
AmpleHarvest.org Fights Food Waste and Hunger with Centerpieces for Food Pantries Initiative
AmpleHarvest.org shares tips for creating centerpieces made of fresh produce that can be donated to food pantries. - October 25, 2018 - AmpleHarvest.org
Local Employers Seek to Fill 330+ Jobs at Year’s Second City-Wide Job Fair
Marlborough job fair connects local employers to jobseekers, shows strong labor market. - October 25, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
KIB Teams with Girl Scout Troop 3473 for Blanket Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is proud to welcome the members of Girl Scouts of America Troop 3473 of Irving to The Blanket Project. KIB supplied 5 members of Troop 3473 with fleece material. The girls worked together to complete three hand-made “no-sew” baby blankets. KIB started the... - October 21, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Marlborough Village Re-Designated as Cultural District
Marlborough Downtown Village Cultural District designation extended for five more years. - October 21, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
America Green Solar Proud to Announce New Partnership with Eco Bru Toothbrushes
Our environment has been asking for help for years now and people are finally starting to take action. There is a reason why “small changes lead to big changes” is a fairly accurate statement, especially when it comes to this. The damage that has been done to our earth did not happen... - October 21, 2018 - SOLAREUM
Sam’s Safety Equipment Announces Launch of Performance Focused Workwear for Women Designed by Women
Sam’s Safety Equipment announces the retail launch of SeeHerWork. SeeHerWork designs and manufactures workwear, safety equipment, and other job-specific products to help women stay safe and aid them in performing at their highest level. Most options available for women today are smaller male... - October 18, 2018 - Sam's Safety Equipment
LOCBIT and Lankford & Associates, Inc. Partner to Create Block D in Makers Quarter a Sustainable and Energy Efficient Commercial Building
Today, LOCBIT Inc.(www.locbit.com), a pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT) whose cloud platform creates operational business efficiencies for commercial enterprise clients, announces a partnership with Lankford & Associates, Inc. (www.lankfordandassociates.com) and the newly constructed... - October 18, 2018 - LOCBIT
Power2Peer Brings Blockchain Buzz to Boston
Blockchain buzz reached the heart of Boston’s Back Bay on Tuesday, as Power2Peer hosted another WeWork event focused on the future of energy distribution. Following a networking session, moderator and Power2Peer Founder/Chief Evangelist Dr. Nish Sonwalkar provided a brief overview of the central concepts underpinning the energy blockchain. Sonwalkar was then joined by three expert panelists who fielded questions both from the moderator and the audience. - October 17, 2018 - Power2Peer
European Green Energy SMEs Eyeing Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia
About 40 European companies from 15 different European Union (EU) Member States will embark on a week-long Green Energy Technologies business mission to Indonesia and Singapore. - October 17, 2018 - EU Business Avenues in South East Asia
Axiom Medical Releases “The 3 Silica Testing Challenges, Solved” White Paper
Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the release of its latest white paper, “The 3 Silica Testing Challenges, Solved.” The publication addresses the challenges employers face after implementing a silica testing program, and how they may solve them with a streamlined solution. - October 16, 2018 - Axiom Medical
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Powell, OH
An SDWR Autism Service Dog was delivered to a 6-year-old boy named Thor living in Powell, Ohio. - October 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Cheney, WA
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 53-year-old woman in Cheney, Washington today. - October 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
North Florida Land Trust Welcomes Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Allison DeFoor and Mike Barker were elected to the nonprofit’s board. - October 14, 2018 - North Florida Land Trust
Stop Wildfires at the Starting Line: Fall Wildfire Prevention and Awareness
Wildfires occur year-round in Mississippi. The Mississippi Forestry Commission responded to and suppressed 2,318 wildfires that burned 33,574 acres in Fiscal Year 2017. As dry cold fronts begin to move through Mississippi this fall, it is important to be aware of the potential for increased... - October 14, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Marlborough Holds City-Wide Job Fair, Interview Workshops as Unemployment Dips
Marlborough EDC hosts 20+ employers at job fair, as city unemployment rate falls to 3%. - October 14, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Why AGS is Essential to the Environment’s Survival – UN Intergovernmental Panel Declaration
We may have hit an absolute low when it comes to climate change, this past week the UN’s intergovernmental panel declared the world had only a dozen years left to take the steps necessary to prevent a global warming catastrophe. Why is it so hard for people to address and take action when it... - October 14, 2018 - SOLAREUM
R3eWaste Partners with Sonora Quest Laboratories
R3eWaste, a Phoenix-based, electronic recycling company is partnering with Sonora Quest Laboratories to provide them with a one-stop recycling solution at zero cost. - October 12, 2018 - R3eWaste
Earth Law Center Named "2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits
Earth Law Center announced today it has been named a “2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. - October 11, 2018 - Earth Law Center
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation Elects New Executive Chair
The DAVIS Companies’ Andrea Pion elected as MEDC Chair. - October 10, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Marin Country Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 417 kW DC solar system at Marin Country Club in Novato, CA. The innovative solar PV system is one of the more significant sustainability measures Marin Country Club has deployed in recent years to deliver environmental and economic benefits to the Club and the North Bay community. - October 09, 2018 - SolarCraft
GrowFL Announces 2018 Florida Companies to Watch Finalists - The Collage Companies Among Second-Stage Businesses Competing to Earn Prestigious Honor
The Collage Companies is one of the 2018 Florida Companies to Watch as announced by GrowFL. The awards event - now in its eighth year - honors 50 select second-stage companies from throughout the state for developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and broadening new industries throughout Florida. Chosen from a large pool of growing businesses throughout the state, the finalists collectively represented $518 million in annual revenue. - October 09, 2018 - The Collage Companies
AGS’s Climate Week NYC Solar Brunch, the Aftermath
Last Sunday, America Green Solar hosted yet another “Solar Brunch” for this year’s Climate Week in New York City. There was a wide range of attendees at the event with different backgrounds and needs regarding the solar industry. From students who were sent there for class... - October 07, 2018 - SOLAREUM
27th Annual Trash Bash a Rainy Success for KIB; 312 Volunteers Participated at T.W. Richardson Grove
A little rain did not stop Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) from hosting the 27th Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event at T.W. Richardson Grove Park on September 29, and it didn’t stop many of the volunteers from coming to the park and staying to help. After waiting... - October 05, 2018 - Keep Irving Beautiful
First International Rights of Nature Training for Legal Professionals Hosted by Ethics Specialist Group of the World Commission on Environmental Law
Hosted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Grant Wilson, Directing Attorney at Earth Law Center will present a 90-minute seminar on legal developments in the field of rights of nature, with an emphasis on educating law students and legal professionals – including lawyers and judges. - October 05, 2018 - Earth Law Center
Nigeria Mining Week Announces Platinum Sponsorship by Bank of Industry
The organisers of Nigeria Mining Week have announced the platinum sponsorship of the Bank of Industry at the third edition of the event in Abuja from 15-17 October. - October 05, 2018 - Nigeria Mining Week
LOCBIT and CRI Lighting Partnership Streamline Energy Efficiency by Integrating IoT Platform with Lighting Solutions & Consultation
LOCBIT Inc. (www.locbit.com), a pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT) whose cloud platform creates operational business efficiencies for commercial enterprise clients, today announced a partnership with CRI Lighting Sales, Inc. (http://crilighting.com/). The LOCBIT IoT platform is a device and... - October 05, 2018 - LOCBIT
MEDC Wins International Award for Excellence in Economic Development
“Live, Work, Play in Marlborough” wins IEDC award for Video/Multimedia Promotion. - October 04, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Great Old Broads for Wilderness "Wild for Wilderness Online Auction" Breaks Oct 28-November 11 with gear, Getaways, and Goodies Galore
Great Old Broads for Wilderness invites you to “surf” their Wild for Wilderness Online Auction and support one of the few women-led public advocacy organizations for wild lands and waters in the country. The 15th annual Wild for Wilderness Online Auction fundraiser goes live Sunday,... - October 04, 2018 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
SOR Adds Stainless Steel Option for the 1201HPR High Pressure Regulators
SOR Inc. continues to expand its pressure regulator offering with the addition of stainless steel 1201HPR High Pressure Regulators. - October 04, 2018 - SOR Inc.
AIC Group (Vietnam) Wins Best Smart Nation Concept and Model Award
President and CEO of AIC Group (Vietnam) was awarded the special prize of “World’s Best Smart Nation Idea and Model” at the Global Smart City Contest 2018 in London. - October 03, 2018 - AIC Group
New Pickett Oilfield, LLC Website
Pickett Oilfield, LLC is proud to announce the launch of their Newly Renovated Website. - October 03, 2018 - Pickett Oilfield
GIS Mapping to Strengthen Initiative to Secure Rights for the Southern Resident Killer Whales
Threatened by pollution and vessel traffic, the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales are down to 74 individuals and need evolved protection so they can continue to exist, thrive and evolve. The solution is Earth Law. - October 03, 2018 - Earth Law Center
How to Achieve Nigeria’s Energy Generation Potential Through Renewables, Mini Grids and Gas-to-Power
An exciting, practical Generation Knowledge Hub at Future Energy Nigeria will equip the Nigerian utility and industrial sectors with tried and tested methods to solve their power challenges through mini grids, renewables and gas-to-power projects. - October 03, 2018 - Future Energy Nigeria
NASA Awards M4 Engineering Inc. $518,789 Phase III SBIR Contract Award Continues Development of Physics-Based Weight Prediction Software
M4 Engineering Inc., a leading Aerospace Engineering firm in the field of conceptual aircraft design, analysis and development received a $518,789 grant on August, 24th 2018. The contract was issued by NASA for the purpose of continued development of Physics-Based Weight Prediction software, M4 Structures Studio (formerly PBWeight). - October 01, 2018 - M4 Engineering
13-Year-Old Boy in Gilroy, CA Receives Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert dog today to Tanner, a 13-year-old boy in Gilroy, California. - September 29, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
MEDC Announces First Ever Land Purchase, Phantom Gourmet Partnership
Downtown Marlborough and French Hill revitalization, city marketing top MEDC priorities - September 29, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
GenTent® Expands OEM Agreement with Champion Power Equipment to Cover Inverter Class Generators
Champion Power Equipment has demonstrated continued success in the Covered by GenTent™ program, tripling original projections of FY2017. - September 29, 2018 - GenTent Safety Canopies
MS Forestry Commission Accepting Applications from Cities for Popcorn Tree Control Statewide
In September 2017, the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) completed the first step of the Help Stop the Pop program, asking the public to report sightings of Chinese tallow (popcorn) trees. At this time, the MFC is taking applications from municipalities statewide to assist with popcorn tree control, the second step of our Help Stop the Pop program. To apply, visit: www.mfc.ms.gov/popcorn-tree-control-program - September 28, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Genbright's Solar Assets Shine During First Major Test of New England’s New Power Market Design
On Wednesday, regulators in Massachusetts approved a new solar incentive program known as the SMART program, which stands for Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target. The program was designed to bring an additional 1,600 megawatts of solar projects online in Massachusetts. A significant share of this new solar is likely to be co-located with energy storage projects. - September 27, 2018 - Genbright LLC