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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
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
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
New Spy Novel, by Enigma CEO, Receives Unanimous Praise
The new novel by political strategist Sven Hughes, has received unanimous praise in the run up to its 6th September release. - August 21, 2021 - Enigma Strategic Communications
Biden's Warning to US Companies About Doing Business with Hong Kong; Kryptall Can Protect US Companies by Not Creating Call Records
According to President Biden’s advisory, US businesses are at risk from electronic surveillance without warrants and the probability of apprehending customer and corporate data to authorities. With the threat of data potentially being seized throughout Hong Kong, the less records generated the better. KryptAll can protect US companies by not creating any call records to confiscate. - August 17, 2021 - KryptAll
Jan Scruggs, Founder of Vietnam War Memorial, Will be Available at Wall, Tomorrow, August 17, 2021 at Noon
Statement from Jan Scruggs regarding the events in Afghanistan. Also, Mr. Scruggs will be available at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, tomorrow, Tuesday, August 17 at noon for media interviews. - August 16, 2021 - Jan Scruggs
Preparing the Medical Force for the Future Operating Environment
The nature of operational medicine and the US military health system is at an inflexion point. The DoD is preparing for a medical operating environment which will be characterized by great power competition, high casualties, denied evacuation routes and advanced weaponry. As such, the military is... - August 13, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Defending the Nation’s Critical Facilities from Cyber Threats and Actions
Defense Strategies Institute's Critical Infrastructure Security Summit will take place this September 22-23, 2021 in National Harbor, MD. - August 13, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Underserved Populations in the Broadband Deserts Within the Rural South Black Belt to “Get Wired” with Omnipoint Technology
Getwiredalabama, which is a public-private partnership between the South Central Alabama Broadband Cooperative District (SCABCD) and Omnipoint Technology Partners will provide next generation broadband to the 17 counties of the historic black belt. The black belt communities include Civil Rights... - August 12, 2021 - Omnipoint Technology
Southwest Tennessee Community College Reinstates Mask Mandate
Southwest Tennessee Community College officials reinstated the college’s mask mandate Aug. 4 due to recent developments with the Delta variant and the rising number of cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. All students, employees and visitors to Southwest locations are required to wear face... - August 11, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Transform Africa Launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Malawi
Transform Africa launches the Rollan College School of Literacy in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa with former Malawi President, Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda. - August 10, 2021 - Courageous!
Southwest Tennessee Community College Eliminates $1.8 Million in Debt for Hundreds of Students Hit Hard by the Pandemic
Southwest Tennessee Community College has paid more than $1.8 million to clear outstanding balances for more than 1,600 eligible students who attended Southwest during the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 semesters. Southwest funded the unprecedented debt-relief package with U.S. Department... - August 09, 2021 - Southwest Tennessee Community College
Defense Strategies Institute’s 5th Autonomous Capabilities for DoD Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the Autonomous Capabilities for DoD Summit, taking place this September 15-16, 2021 in National Harbor, Maryland. DSI designed this year’s summit to focus on the theme of “Enhancing Autonomous Systems to Achieve Mission Impact at Scale.” - August 07, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
SouthEast Innovation Institute Aligned for Success to Assist Tech Companies
The SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 research institute, is uniquely aligned through their partnerships and personnel to help companies identify and acquire government funding. The organization is rapidly growing across the Southeast U.S. to expand technology commercialization for small businesses and align military innovative needs with private commercial interests. - August 06, 2021 - SouthEast Innovation Institute (SEII)
US Navy Selects Onyx Government Services for SeaPort Next Generation IDIQ Vehicle
Onyx GS partners with the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide innovative engineering services and program management to the US Navy, in support of the Warfighter, under the latest SeaPort-NxG contract. - July 29, 2021 - Onyx Government Services
DC Based Activist Firm Awarded NATO Framework Agreement
U.S.-based public affairs firm Agenda today announced that it was awarded a five-year strategic communications framework contract for the second time by The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The new contract green-lights Agenda’s continued delivery of a wide range of communications... - July 28, 2021 - Agenda, LLC
Transform Africa Announces Dr. Rollan Roberts II on South Sudan Delegation
Transform Africa founder, His Excellency Dr. Rollan Roberts, has been appointed to the United States South Sudan Delegation along with former U.S. Ambassadors and Congresspeople to support the stabilization, sustainability and growth of the region. - July 26, 2021 - Courageous!
Center for Adoption Support and Education’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) Program Expands to Support Families in Florida
The Jockey Being Family Foundation (JBF) and Selfless Love Foundation (SLF) have come together to support the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s (C.A.S.E™) efforts to bring its nationally recognized Training for Adoption Competency (TAC™) program to Florida. The TAC... - July 26, 2021 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Statement from Family of Civil Rights Icon & Mathematics Teacher Bob Moses
With great sadness, the family of Robert Parris Moses announces the passing of our husband, father, friend, and STEM educator. Before his passing, he expressed tremendous gratitude to all who are involved in the struggle for democracy and to those who supported his work to transform the conditions of Black people in our country. Moses was born January 23, 1935, and died the morning of July 25, 2021, in Hollywood, Florida. He was with family and his wife of 52 years, Janet. - July 25, 2021 - Family of Bob Moses
Former City Councilwoman and CEO, Tawnya Morris, Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Southfield, Begins Summer Outreach Events & Gains Major Endorsements
CEO, Mechanical Engineer and former Councilwoman, Tawnya Morris, has launched a strong campaign against an incumbent, for Mayor of Southfield, Michigan. Her summer community campaign kick-off, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, is open to Southfield families and features food, music and games. The event will be held Saturday, July 31st at 12 noon at the Beech Recreation Center in Southfield. - July 17, 2021 - Tawnya Morris
Protecting Our Nation’s Vital Infrastructure at Defense Strategies Institute’s Critical Infrastructure Security Summit
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the Critical Infrastructure Security Summit, occurring this September 22-23 in National Harbor, MD. This year’s Summit will convene senior leaders in a discussion on how we prevent and mitigate attacks against our critical infrastructure to... - July 17, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
Enhancing Military Medicine in an Era of Great Power Competition at Defense Strategies Institute’s 3rd Annual Operational Medicine Symposium
Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 3rd annual Operational Medicine Symposium, taking place September 29-30, 2021 in San Antonio, TX. This year’s Symposium will highlight recent advancements in battlefield medicine, including in areas of combat casualty care, medical... - July 17, 2021 - Defense Strategies Institute
New Legislation Will Help Children and Adults Living with FASD, the Nation’s Most Common and Preventable Developmental Disability
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Amy Klobuchar and Representatives Betty Mccollum and Don Young Introduce the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Respect Act. - July 15, 2021 - Hawaii Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Action Group
iGrad Partners with HBCU Community Development Action Coalition to Offer Student Financial Wellness Platform to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC) has partnered with iGrad to launch a financial wellness initiative for students of color. - July 13, 2021 - iGrad