LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) today announced it is working with Microsoft on Microsoft CityNext, an initiative designed to help governments, businesses, and citizens re-imagine what is next for their cities. For the first time in history, more than one-half of the world's population live in urban areas and nearly 70 percent of people will live in cities by 2050.

BISMARCK, N.D. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: As a result of the efforts of a small group of dedicated acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) practitioners from the North Dakota Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and proponents of AOM in North Dakota, Governor Jack Dalrymple signed SB 2191 into effect on March 23, 2015, the state's first law regulating the practice of acupuncture, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM(R)) announced today.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced immediate availability of its award-winning CivicConnect(TM) Water Conservation and Drought Management Platform to all the Cities and Water Agencies throughout California.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Association for Corporate Growth(R) (ACG), the global organization focused on driving middle-market growth, today awarded the ACG Growth Awards to Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas). Inaugurated in 2014, the Growth Award is ACG's highest recognition for service to middle-market businesses.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is honored to announce the names of the women who will be recognized for outstanding achievements by PLEN alumni at PLEN's 35th Anniversary celebration on March 18, 2015.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced the appointment of Geoffrey Lipman as Special Advisor, Global Travel and Tourism. CRG has also entered a strategic partnership with Greenearth.travel of which Mr. Lipman is Chairman.

COLUMBIA, Md. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: iFOS (Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions) today announced it has received award notification to conduct Grant Monitoring Reviews and Technical Assistance at the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The contract is a firm fixed price contract with a five-year performance period.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRG) today announced the appointment of Jan Muhlfeit as Special Advisor and Chairman, CRG International. In his dual role, Mr. Muhlfeit will help guide the company as it establishes and expands its leadership position and capabilities in Digital Government on a global level.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRG) is delighted to announce their appointment as Associate Partner in the Smart Cities Council. CRG will participate with the Smart Cities Council as a technology solutions provider and a champion of the 'Smart Cities' concept of 'digital' transformation by providing solutions that streamline the traditional organization and management of urban living.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRG) is pleased to announce its designation as an APN Technology Partner in the AWS Partner Network (APN), a program which provides technical, business, and marketing support and provides a way for customers to identify partners with proven experience on AWS.