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A new survey conducted by The Senior Citizens League indicates strong support for two major changes that could restore Social Security’s long-term solvency. Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 Seniors are closely following the debate over Social Security, and a new survey indicates strong support for two major changes that could restore Social Security’s long-term solvency. The survey, conducted by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), one of the nation's largest nonpartisan seniors...

Public Officials Find P3s an attractive option for funding large critically needed public projects SEATTLE, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Onvia, Inc. (www.onvia.com ; Nasdaq: ONVI), a leading provider of comprehensive government-business market intelligence, announces an online presentation in collaboration with Strategic Partnerships Inc.( http://www.spartnerships.com ), about the growing trend of Public Private Partnerships. Mary Scott Nabers author and President/CEO of Strategic...

“Electric Generating Sets - Global Markets Package”and “Electric Generating Sets - Top 10 Global Markets Package” are market research report available at ReportsnReports.com store. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 This market research report package offers a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for electric generating sets in different countries around the world. The studies provide essential market information for decision-makers including:...

21 engineers and scientists from industry and academia now have the prestigious SAE International status of “SAE Fellow”. WARRENDALE, Pa. (PRWEB) May 08, 2013 21 engineers and scientists from industry and academia now have the prestigious SAE International status of “SAE Fellow”. SAE Fellowship status is the highest grade of membership bestowed by SAE International. It recognizes outstanding engineering and scientific accomplishments by an individual that have resulted in...

The latest webinar from Federal Fund Management Advisor will detail what federal agencies will be looking for in grant applications and provide practical tips for how organizations can present the best grants management face during the application review process. Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 As a result of the federal budget sequester, federal agencies will have fewer dollars for future awards, translating into a much more competitive grant application process going forward....

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Taking another step in modernizing Pennsylvania's transportation funding options, the Office of Public Private Partnerships (P3) today announced that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects through May 31. "P3 projects are another tool we have to meet or expand Pennsylvania's transportation services, and this is an opportunity for the private sector to share innovative ways to deliver projects,"...

PLANO, Texas, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing Resources Solutions Inc. (Marketing Resources) and Blue Skies Strategy, LLC (Blue Skies) today announced they joined forces to create a strategic alliance to merge their consulting, staffing and team/personal development offerings. "We decided to form this alliance after working together on several joint projects. The feedback from our clients was overwhelmingly positive about our joint capabilities," said Marcia Pellicone,...

“Commercial Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems Market, Forecast & Analysis (2013 – 2018)” is the new market research report at ReportsnReports.com Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) April 10, 2013 This report presents a complete analysis of the global Electrical and Environmental System market across the next five years. It analyses the factors driving the market, the challenges faced by the industry and about the factors restraining the growth of the market...

Nine economic development organizations from across the country comprise the Agricultural Technology Innovation Partnership Foundation ARLINGTON, Texas, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nine technology-based economic development organizations from across the United States have joined forces to form the Agricultural Technology Innovation Partnership (ATIP) Foundation, which will facilitate public-private research and technology licensing partnerships, and promote...

NEW YORK, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ms. Samara Barend, a founding member of the Performance Based Buildings Coalition (PBBC) and an AECOM Vice President for P3 Development, is warning that the strategic ability of public private partnerships (P3s) to strengthen the nation's infrastructure could be harmed if there is continued confusion on Capitol Hill and elsewhere over its fundamental role. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130403/NY88320 ) She notes that a recently...