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Waterfront Technical Services, a Sentar Company, Wins NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Small Business Subcontractor of the Year

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, announced today Waterfront Technical Services (Waterfront), a Sentar company, has been awarded the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Small Business Subcontractor of the Year.

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  • Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, announced today Waterfront Technical Services (Waterfront), a Sentar company, has been awarded the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Small Business Subcontractor of the Year.
  • This award qualifies Waterfront for the Agency-Level NASA Small Business Industry Awards (SBIA), facilitated by the NASA Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), which will be announced in early 2024.
  • Waterfront performs a variety of critical functions in support of MSFC missions and programs including flight and ground operations, data center operations, information technology, software development, and test supporting NASA’s spaceflight missions.
  • “We are honored to be recognized as the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Small Business Subcontractor of the Year," said Allan McCaleb, Director of Civil Space Programs at Sentar.

WATERFRONT ALLIANCE RELEASES NEW VERSION OF WEDG® (WATERFRONT EDGE DESIGN GUIDELINES): A NATIONALLY APPLICABLE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WATERFRONT DESIGN

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Today, Waterfront Alliance releases WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, which will expand applicability of the guidelines to riverine and lacustrine waterways, expanding expectations on what it means to meet the gold standard for waterfront development.

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  • Today, Waterfront Alliance releases WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, which will expand applicability of the guidelines to riverine and lacustrine waterways, expanding expectations on what it means to meet the gold standard for waterfront development.
  • The standard will update guidance around designing for future adaptability, designing to flood, and other resilience techniques.
  • Access continues to be an important part of the standard with stronger requirements on stakeholder engagement and workforce development.
  • In New Rochelle, New York, WEDG is required as part of the zoning process for multi-family developments along the waterfront.

Sentar Acquires Waterfront Technical Services

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, is excited to announce that they have acquired Waterfront Technical Services, a Huntsville-based company.

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  • Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, is excited to announce that they have acquired Waterfront Technical Services, a Huntsville-based company.
  • As a key member of Teledyne Brown Engineering’s MOSSI team, Waterfront is currently providing mission critical support to NASA’s ISS, Artemis, Gateway, and Human Lander projects.
  • We welcome Waterfront to the Sentar team as we expand Sentar’s reach into Civil Space and beyond.”
    Waterfront’s President, Allan McCaleb, will be Sentar’s Director of Civil Space programs responsible for managing and growing business in that sector.
  • “Waterfront is excited to be part of the Sentar family.

ATTEN…TION! Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Navy return to Toronto Waterfront Festival

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

TORONTO, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto Waterfront Festival, formerly Redpath Waterfront Festival, is excited to announce the return of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Navy to the 2023 festival.

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  • TORONTO, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto Waterfront Festival, formerly Redpath Waterfront Festival, is excited to announce the return of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Navy to the 2023 festival.
  • The festival, which is in partnership with the Waterfront BIA, will also welcome back the Royal Canadian Navy with on-land and on-water activations including the HMCS Oriole sail training vessel, which is celebrating its 102nd anniversary.
  • The Royal Canadian Navy will also have their mascot SONAR and equipment on-land for people to explore and interact with.
  • “The Canadian Armed Forces is proud to participate in events across Canada, and we welcome all Canadians to come out to meet our personnel and see our equipment,” stated Colonel Nickolas Roby, Commander, Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Group.

The Quack Is Back…. Again

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

In 2017, the World’s Largest Rubber Duck made a splash in Toronto when it floated in to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary.

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  • In 2017, the World’s Largest Rubber Duck made a splash in Toronto when it floated in to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary.
  • Drawn to the Duck, more than 750,000 people attended the three-day celebration and the Waterfront Festival generated an estimated $7.6 million in economic impact for the city of Toronto.
  • “The number one program we continually get asked to bring back is by far the World’s Largest Rubber Duck.
  • Key highlights from the 2017 Redpath Waterfront Festival as a result of Mama Duck’s first visit:
    Total economic impact of 2017 Redpath Waterfront Festival estimated at $7.6M.

NAWE Welcomes Maritime Industry Leaders to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230307005260/en/
    Board Executives to Further the Interests of Waterfront Workers (Photo: Business Wire)
    NAWE’s executive Board members bring extensive maritime and supply chain knowledge.
  • We will advocate for policies to ensure the efficient movement of freight and supply chain fluidity.”
    The NAWE Board consists of 17 members, including five executive Board members.
  • “Our Board members serve as a vital asset to advocate for marine cargo efficiency, safety and economic growth for MTOs and the stevedoring industry,” said Robert Murray, president of NAWE.
  • “With their diverse range of experience, these Board executives will ensure NAWE continues to impact the maritime industry significantly.”
    NAWE bases its commitment to supporting the maritime industry on five main objectives.

‘Feast Your Way Through The East Bay’ During Oakland Restaurant Week, March 16-26, 2023

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Oakland, California, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visit Oakland announces the return of its popular Oakland Restaurant Week , March 16-26, 2023.

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  • Oakland, California, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visit Oakland announces the return of its popular Oakland Restaurant Week , March 16-26, 2023.
  • Diners are invited to support local restaurants and literally “Feast Your Way through the East Bay.”
    Launched in 2010, Oakland Restaurant Week is an annual dining promotion presented by Visit Oakland, a non-profit organization marketing Oakland, California as a travel destination.
  • “Oakland Restaurant Week is about celebrating our diverse collection of restaurants and the talented chefs that give our culinary scene its vibrancy” commented Peter Gamez, President & CEO, Visit Oakland .
  • Through a partnership with OpenTable , reservations (strongly recommended) can be made directly from the Oakland Restaurant Week page.

Kindred is Charged and Ready to Raise - supporting Women in Tech Sweden

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

VALLETTA, Malta, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred Group plc (Kindred) supports Women in Tech for the seventh consecutive year and will participate 23 March at the Waterfront Congress Center as Co-Creating Partner. This year's conference will highlight issues such as energy, cybersecurity, AI and leadership. Women in Tech drives to bring more women into the tech industry and supports those already here. With 2,500 attendees the conference is great opportunity for networking and sharing knowledge.

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  • Kindred is supporting Women in Tech Sweden for the seventh year in a row and taking part in the conference in Stockholm as Co-Creating Partner.
  • Women in Tech Sweden is the largest tech conference for women in the technology industry in the Nordics.
  • Women in Tech drives to bring more women into the tech industry and supports those already here.
  • Together we improve the industry step by step," says Elin Eriksson, Director Women in Tech Sweden.

ESAOTE S.p.A. gets on board with "The Ocean Race: Genova, the Grand Finale".

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Monday, January 16, 2023

In 2023 The Ocean Race, the most extraordinary ocean regatta, turns 50 and for the first time in history, it will arrive in Italy – in Genoa – after about 32,000 miles and six stages.

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  • In 2023 The Ocean Race, the most extraordinary ocean regatta, turns 50 and for the first time in history, it will arrive in Italy – in Genoa – after about 32,000 miles and six stages.
  • "It's natural for Esaote to identify ourselves with the values that have led Genoa to commit to featuring in this incredible regatta.
  • "These values form part of our actions at Esaote, an international company based in Genova and an ambassador of Made in Italy.
  • With these messages, we're proud to get on board of "The Ocean Race: Genova, the Grand Finale" and be part of its journey round the world."

ESAOTE S.p.A. gets on board with "The Ocean Race: Genova, the Grand Finale".

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 16, 2023

In 2023 The Ocean Race, the most extraordinary ocean regatta, turns 50 and for the first time in history, it will arrive in Italy – in Genoa – after about 32,000 miles and six stages.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023 The Ocean Race, the most extraordinary ocean regatta, turns 50 and for the first time in history, it will arrive in Italy – in Genoa – after about 32,000 miles and six stages.
  • "It's natural for Esaote to identify ourselves with the values that have led Genoa to commit to featuring in this incredible regatta.
  • "These values form part of our actions at Esaote, an international company based in Genova and an ambassador of Made in Italy.
  • With these messages, we're proud to get on board of "The Ocean Race: Genova, the Grand Finale" and be part of its journey round the world."