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AWE Scorecard Ranks US States for Water Efficiency and Sustainability Policy: California Ranks #1

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Today the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) released the 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability (Scorecard), which ranked each U.S. state based on its adoption of laws and policies that advance water efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and affordability. California was the top-ranked state in the nation and in the Colorado River Basin region, scoring 72.5 out of 89 possible points.

2022 Scorecard Ranks States for Water Efficiency and Sustainability Policies: Arizona Ranks #3 in the Nation, But Improvement is Needed to...

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Today the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) released the 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability (Scorecard), which ranked each U.S. state based on its adoption of laws and policies that advance water efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and affordability. Arizona was ranked third in the nation, and second in the Colorado River Basin region, scoring 50 out of 89 possible points.

2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability released by Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE)

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Today the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) released the 2022 U.S. State Policy Scorecard for Water Efficiency and Sustainability (Scorecard), which ranked each U.S. state based on its adoption of laws and policies that advance water efficiency, conservation, sustainability, and affordability. California was the top-ranked state in the nation, followed by Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Washington, New York, Nevada, New Hampshire, Colorado, and Minnesota.

GridBright Inc. upgrades Oracle Network Management System (NMS) at Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC)

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- MCEC, an early adopter of Oracle Network Management Systems (NMS), undertook a major NMS upgrade and re-integration with core operational systems of an ever-increasing complex electric grid. GridBright, in its upgrade of Oracle NMS at MCEC, further leveraged its proven NMS Configuration for COOPS that incorporates industry best practices from over thirty utility implementations.

Edenton N.C. Police Department has partnered with Acoem USA for Acoustic Threat Detection Technology

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Edenton Police Department has partnered with Acoem USA to implement Acoustic Threat Detection (ATD) technology to combat the community's recent increase in gun violence incidents. These real-time alerts triggered by ATD sensors notify police precisely when and where gun violence incidents occur.

LTAS Technologies Inc. (Harmari) Acquired by Avenu, Bringing Full-Service Monitoring, Admin and GovTech to Local Governments

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu), the global leader in revenue enhancement and administration solutions for state and local governments, today announced the acquisition of LTAS Technologies Inc. (Harmari®), a leading provider of short-term rental identification, monitoring and compliance software and services.

Broward County Crime Commission Hosts Webinar Sept. 28: Active Shooters Among Us: Are the Solutions that Complex?

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As part of its Building Bridges Mental Health Conference Series, the Broward County Crime Commission is hosting a preemption and prevention-based webinar to analyze outside the box solutions to stop Active Shooter tragedies. 15 of the most renowned experts in the country are participating.

United Diversity Business Summit 2022 Provides Full Day of Discussion on Key Issues Relating to Diversity, Inclusion

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The second-annual United Diversity Business Summit last week brought together hundreds of local business and community leaders for insightful and important discussion of issues related to diversity and inclusion, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

VOSH Increases efforts to help Virginia employers prevent workplace fatalities

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program is enhancing its efforts to protect workers and reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the state after a sudden rise in workplace deaths.

Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) forms powerful coalition to pilot solution that improves the flow of buses along busy Silicon Valley corridor

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County C/CAG) and the Intelligent Transit Signal Prioritization (iTSP) project partners have successfully completed a pilot project that demonstrated a positive impact on improved transit performance in East Palo Alto, Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) announced today.

RMA Hired by Haines City FL for CRA Professional Consulting Services

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to announce the firm has been hired by Haines City, Florida for professional consulting services to help execute the CRA 5-Year Strategic Implementation and Financing Plan. The plan will focus on key areas of the CRA, including Downtown, the Lake Eva Community Center and redevelopment within the East and Oakland Neighborhoods.

LA Metro Partners with Strive Well-Being Inc. for Innovative Transit Ambassador Program

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) approved a bold initiative to pioneer a multi-year transit ambassador program throughout its bus and rail system. Metro is contracting with Strive, a reputable and experienced wellness and community health partner, to implement and manage a diverse team of transit ambassadors.

VA Department of Labor and Industry recognizes Lockheed Martin for exceptional safety and health practices

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Manassas, Virginia has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

United Diversity Business Summit 2022 in Scottsdale: Co-Chairs Announced – Cameron Robb, Jackie Johnson and Art Hamilton

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Building on the impact and success of 2021 "United Diversity Business Summit, bringing together a trifecta of leadership and insight, the 2nd annual Summit has announced its distinguished co-chairs: Cameron Robb, Senior Development Consultant at APS; Jackie Johnson, City of Scottsdale Diversity Director; and former Arizona State Representative Art Hamilton. Presented by Thinkzilla Consulting Group and the City of Scottsdale.

Pompano Beach CRA Seeks Developer-Operator for Restaurant to Anchor Old Town Arts and Entertainment District

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking sealed proposals from qualified respondents for the development and operations of a restaurant located in the "Old Town Arts and Entertainment District" in the City of Pompano Beach. The purpose of this Request For Proposal (RFP) process is to select a qualified respondent to design, renovate and construct a new restaurant on this pivotal site.

Pompano Beach CRA Issues Invitation to Negotiate to Master Developers Globally: Redevelopment of a New Downtown on 75-plus Acres

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The City of Pompano Beach (City) and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for a Master Developer to help the City and CRA create a new Downtown and realize the vision of an exciting destination for businesses, residents, tourists, and other investment stakeholders.

RMA Hired by City of St. Cloud, Florida for CRA Professional Consulting

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com) is proud to announce they have been hired by the City of St. Cloud, Florida for professional consulting services to help execute the CRA 5-Year Strategic Implementation and Financing Plan. Drafted by RMA and approved in February 2022, this plan provides a structured and proactive approach to guide redevelopment in the 706-acre CRA district, with the goal of attracting private investment.

Climate Wellness through Soil Health effort launched with Encore Green Environmental and Wyoming’s Carbon Asset Network

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Mayor Patrick Collins, members of the Cheyenne City Council, Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Encore Green Environmental and Wyoming's Carbon Asset Network (CAN) have jointly announced a celebration of commitment to work on "Climate Wellness through Soil Health" Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens, 3 p.m.

Rachelle Arizmendi Joins Avenu Bringing a Life-Long Career of Service and Public Sector Experience to California Tech Firm

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu) recently announced the addition of Rachelle Arizmendi as one of the company's Government Industry Advisors. Rachelle joins Avenu as a native Californian with a life-long career in serving the public sector and numerous leadership positions.

Pompano Beach CRA Seeks Restaurant Operator for New Florida Destination at McNab House and Botanical Gardens

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Pompano Beach CRA has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Master Operator to renovate the historic McNab House and garage, construct a new kitchen, improve the surrounding area for outdoor dining, and design the dining program. The nationwide search invites commercial real estate professionals, with their restaurateur partners, and professional restaurant operators to submit proposals.

Keep Local Dollars Local with YIFTEE: Sponsor-driven Community eGift Card sales generate $12.2M in revenue for small businesses

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- In pandemic years 2020 and 2021, more than 100 of Yiftee's almost 400 communities who use its Community eGift Card platform ran dedicated gift card grant or bonus programs to benefit their small businesses, helping them stay afloat. Who were the "hometown heroes" that sponsored these programs during tough times, and continue to do so?
Arizona Minority Business Accelerator Spring kickoff event

Arizona Minority Business Accelerator Spring kickoff event: program aims to develop more than 500 new companies

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- With a welcome from Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega and President of the Black Chamber of Commerce Arizona Robin Reed, the Minority Business Accelerator Program, in collaboration with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, kicked off on March 8, welcoming more than 40 women-owned small businesses, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

RMA Hired by Wilton Manors Florida for Real Estate Market Analysis and Branding Strategy

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com) is proud to announce they have been hired by the City of Wilton Manors for the WiltonNext project, a real estate / market analysis and branding strategy for the commercial corridors in the city.

Coalition of Voting Rights Activists Will Deliver Petition to Stop Lincoln County GA from Eliminating All But One Polling Place

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As the U.S. Senate continues to discuss voting rights amid national efforts to disenfranchise voters, the new Lincoln County Board of Elections will vote Wed. Jan. 19, 2022 on whether to close all polling places except one. A coalition of voting rights activists will present a petition to the board at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19, and a press conference will follow. The petition drive was coordinated by the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda (The Peoples Agenda) among others.

Hitachi Energy reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the VA Dept. of Labor and Industry’s Occupational Safety and Health Voluntary...

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Commissioner C. Ray Davenport announced today that Hitachi Energy in Bland, Virginia has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), the program's highest level of recognition. The facility was honored with their first Certificate of Recognition issued on March 12, 2011.