Civic Resource Group Kickstarts a SmartCity Development Ecosystem for Civic Applications
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group today announced that it is initiating the City Development Ecosystem, a group which is chartered to promote new software models for civic organizations to take advantage of next generation applications and cloud infrastructure. It is software interoperability among multiple vendors that makes the City Development Ecosystem possible.
Civic Resource Group named to CIOReview100 list 2014 for its CivicConnect Cloud-based E-Government Platform
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group today announced that it received a notable inclusion on the CIOReview100 list in CIO Review magazine for its innovative programs and solutions that help civic organizations across the U.S. achieve their goals to become 'Smart Cities' in 2014.
Entrepreneur Youths prepare for Missouri State Fair Business Competition
MARSHALL, Mo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: We all can say that youth entrepreneurship is an amazing topic of conversation. However, sometimes that conversation isn't loud enough to be heard. In the state of Missouri, every August, there is a state-wide business competition where youth and adults compete in categories of their own for seed money to launch, expand or maintain their business ideas. Over a dozen youth ages 12 - 18 have been accepted into the MADE in Missouri Business Competition, hosted by the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA).
Information security managers invited to 'Lessons from the Field' at 2nd Annual HTCIA CISO Summit
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: HTCIA (The High Technology Crime Investigation Association) will be hosting its 2nd Annual CISO Summit on Aug. 28, 2014 at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin. This is a full day event where IT information security managers, risk management professionals and executives can interact and exchange strategies from leaders in the field.
28th Annual HTCIA International Conference to have keynote from FBI Cyber Division's Joseph M. Demarest
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) will host its 28th Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo August 24 - 27, 2014, at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin. This year's Keynote Speaker will be FBI Cyber Division's Assistant Director Joseph M. Demarest.
mFish Partnership Launched to Address Sustainable Fishery Challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: In recognition of Secretary Kerry’s “Our Ocean” Conference on June 16-17, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships,...
Leading Global Science and Technology Entrepreneurs land in Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: Top entrepreneurs participating in the State Department’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Entrepreneurship Journey will arrive in Chicago...
U.S. Department of State announces the winners of the 2013 Human Rights Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Human Rights Awards. The Diplomacy for...
U.S. Department of State Launches third annual 'Free the Press' Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The U.S. State Department will launch its third annual “Free the Press” campaign on Friday, April 25 at the...
2014 Global Partnerships Week Kicks Off in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The U.S. Department of State today announced the start of the 2014 Global Partnerships Week (GP3) that will run...
U.S. recognizes International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: Today, John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State provided the following statement to the media: Eleven years ago, the United Nations...
CEIMN announces New Election Guide Providing a Blueprint for Improving U.S. State Recount Laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: As the U.S. enters the critical mid-year 2014 election season with close outcomes all but guaranteed, Citizens for Election Integrity Minnesota (CEIMN) announces a new and concise resource, 'Recount Principles and Best Practices,' available for free.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to Present 2013 Awards for Corporate Excellence
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will announce and present the 15th annual Secretary of State’s Awards for Corporate Excellence...
Hamster Pro 20 Fingerprint Reader added to GSA FIPS 201 Approved Products List
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: SecuGen Corporation today announced that its Hamster Pro 20, an ultra-compact, FAP 20 Mobile ID and PIV certified fingerprint reader, has been approved by the General Services Administration (GSA) for use in the U.S. Government's FIPS 201/PIV program.
At 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, Food Philippines will showcase organic and specialty foods
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, and the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, is gearing up for the Philippine participation at the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show on January 19-21, 2014.
Landmark liability insurance legislation for California's Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly to be introduced by Assemblymember Atkins
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Calif. Majority Leader Toni Atkins, 78th Assembly District, announced she will introduce landmark liability insurance legislation for California's Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). According to Consumer Advocates for RCFE Reform (CARR), liability insurance for RCFEs is not now required as a condition of licensure.
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants from 50 Countries Convene in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12-13, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host approximately 400 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants...
US to Provide $98.5 Million for Private Financing for 4,000 SMBs in Latin America
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: Today, the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced partnerships with three private banks in...
2013 Tech@State: EdTech Conference will explore the revolutionary changes that technology has brought to education
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The U.S. Department of State will explore the revolutionary changes that technology has brought to education and how those...
Journalists Explore U.S. Democracy and Best Media Practices on Edward R. Murrow Program Exchange 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: 100 international journalists will begin a three-week exchange this week as participants in the Edward R. Murrow Program for...
U.S. Reaches its Refugee Admissions Target for the First Time Since 1980
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: The United States announced today it brought 69,930 refugees to safety and new lives in the United States in fiscal...
U.S. Secretary Kerry Announces New Initiative to Address Gender-Based Violence in Global Humanitarian Emergencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced Monday the provision of $10 million in funding for a new U.S. initiative, Safe from the Start, to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies worldwide.
To Walk the Earth in Safety: New Report Showcases 20 Years of Landmine Clearance
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/WRA) has...
'A New Beginning' exchange hosts International Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: Entrepreneurs and business leaders from 29 countries will travel to the United States from September 14 through October 5 as...
Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research Scholar Symposium 2013 in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host the 2013 Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Scholar Symposium:...
