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Sulphur Springs 'FUN Park' Ribbon Cutting comes to Arkansas May 5
PINE BLUFF, Ark. /eNewsChannels/ -- The community of Sulphur Springs, County Judge Mike Holcomb, the Jefferson County Mutual Aid Association (JCMAA), and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will hold a fire safety day and a ribbon cutting on May 5, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship announced the launch of its third MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition
MARSHALL, Mo. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship announced the launch of its third MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition encourages new and aspiring businesses through a competitive, educational and technical assistance business development process with winners receiving grants to help grow their business.
iFOS earns Multi-Year Contract to Provide Professional Support Services for Financial Computer Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- iFOS), LLC announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Agency has awarded a multi-year contract to provide application development, maintenance and support for the agency national financial systems.
Workforce Investment Act, Multi-Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant has been expanded to include laid-off census workers
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board announced that a $1.5 million Workforce Investment Act, Multi-Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant has been expanded to include laid-off census workers. This grant has nearly 200 spaces available to fill by the close of June 30, 2012. Census workers who were laid off between September 21, 2010, and September 27, 2011 are eligible to apply at one of San Bernardino County's Employment Resource Centers.
San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Summer Youth Employment Program to participate in a study of youth training innovators
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment Training Administration selected the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Summer Youth Employment Program to participate in a study of youth training innovators. Findings of this study will be used to inform workforce investment boards nationwide of best practices.
Mount Vernon Ladies Association is Gingrich Foundation's Charity of the Month for Feb. 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association as its February 2012 Charity of the Month. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association cares for one of our country's most important historic sites - the home and estate of our first president, George Washington.
Officer James Greco fights for his full retirement status in New York
MANORVILLE, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- Officer James Greco, a 17-year veteran of the Nassau County Department of Corrections, has been denied his retirement status by the Sheriff of Nassau County. Officer Greco was charged with Workers Compensation fraud which resulted in his wrongful termination, as per a ruling by the arbitrator hearing his case. Despite winning two judicial decrees in his favor against the Nassau County Sheriff's Department, Officer Greco continues to be denied his full retirement status.
Office of Medical Services and the U.S. Coast Guard Share an Integrated Health Information System
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Department of State's Office of Medical Services and the U.S. Coast Guard’s Health, Safety and Work-Life Directorate recently signed an interagency agreement to share an Integrated Health Information System (IHiS), which includes a commercial electronic health record, Epic.
U.S. Department of State Partners to Host LAUNCH: Energy Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State is partnering with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), NASA, and NIKE, Inc. to host the LAUNCH: Energy Forum November 11-13, 2011 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Montebello, Calif. Continues Moving Forward on Pro-Growth Plan with TRANs Closing
MONTEBELLO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Montebello's $2.5 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) closed today - marking a milestone towards the City's ability to continue improving its operations.