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Professional licensing, workers' compensation, and corporate status detailed on report ORLANDO, Fla., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding contractors for repairs, remodels, and new construction has never been easier. From referrals to advertisements, candidates are abundant. But contractor horror stories also abound--how can you avoid a construction nightmare? Vetting your prospective contractor just got a whole lot easier. iCheckContractors.com verifies Florida contractors'...
VIENNA, Va., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spear, Inc. (Spear), a leading provider of IT solutions and management consulting services to the federal government, announced today the appointment of Beth McCall as the Senior Vice President of Spear's Federal Civilian Division. With over 25 years of experience in the federal IT industry, Beth will advance Spear's sales and business development platform within the civilian federal marketplace to include all federal healthcare. As a...
-- Strengthening Infectious Disease Portfolio to Include C. difficile, Pertussis and Acinetobacter Targets -- ROCKVILLE, Md., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthetic Biologics, Inc. (NYSE MKT: SYN), a developer of biologics focused on the prevention and treatment of serious infectious diseases, today reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2012 and summarized recent operational highlights. Operational Highlights: Expanding Infectious Disease Portfolio C....
Documentary to show if individual soldiers can put aside the differences of ideology and government PHOENIX, NEW YORK and SADR CITY, Baghdad, Iraq, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Shai: Arabic for "Tea." Commonly shared by friends when sitting down to speak; an excellent alternative to machine guns. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130301/CG69793) Iraq War veteran Daniel Somers is traveling back to Baghdad in order to meet with his former enemies ("insurgents")...
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The company known for providing pre-eminent risk assessment, training and security solutions around the world is welcoming Brigadier General (Ret) Craig Nixon as CEO. Nixon comes to ACADEMI from the McChrystal Group where as a partner, he worked closely with the executive and business teams of Fortune 500 technology companies including HP and SeaGate, and served as the McChrystal Group's senior advisor on strategy. Nixon will replace...
Susie Hills Joins Global Fundraising Consulting Firm NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. (www.grahampelton.com), a global fundraising and management consulting firm serving the non-profit sector, announced today that Susie Hills has joined the firm's Private Client Group as a Consulting Associate. "The addition of Susie Hills to the Graham-Pelton team underscores our firm's commitment to deliver the highest-quality, professional counsel to our...
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaPower International, Inc. (OTCPINK: MTPR) (the "Company") announces that Edwin G. Gibson, Jr. has been elected as the President of MetaPower International, Inc. effective Monday, February 11, 2013. Mr. Gibson was also elected President of the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, MetaPower, Inc. In turn, MetaPower, Inc., as the sole shareholder of its' Canadian subsidiary, MetaPower Canada, Ltd., elected Mr. Gibson to the Board of Directors...
VAN BUREN, Ark., Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK) announced today that John Simone has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and has joined the Company's Board of Directors. Former CEO Cliff Beckham has returned to his previous role as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, which he previously held from 2002 to 2007. Both changes are effective immediately. (Logo:...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction contractors across the state welcomed the February 1 announcement by the Riverside County District Attorney's Office on bringing criminal charges against Michael Gregory Silverberg, general manager and owner of Palm Desert-based United States Pools Corporation for multiple counts of fraud and other charges. According to the release, Silverberg was charged with defrauding California's Insurance Fund, the State Board of...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statements are based on the January 24 announcement by California's Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su ordering Ace Cooling & Heating Corporation to pay nearly $1 million in fines for failing to pay employees proper wages on a public works project in Torrance. Brad Diede, Executive Director, California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors (CALPASC) issued the following statements: "The announcement of...
