United States Agency for International Development

WSP Implements USAID Urban Connect Project in the Philippines

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The U.S. Agency for International Development selected WSP to deliver a five-year project to enhance economic development and improve public service delivery in the Philippines.

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  • The U.S. Agency for International Development selected WSP to deliver a five-year project to enhance economic development and improve public service delivery in the Philippines.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - WSP in the U.S., a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, will implement the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Urban Connect project to promote inclusive and resilient economic growth of nine secondary cities in the Philippines.
  • "We look forward to the opportunity to further partner with USAID and city leadership across the Philippines," added David Hoehner, WSP vice president, integrated development governance lead and project manager for Urban Connect.
  • With an established presence in the Philippines and strong relationships with USAID and other stakeholders, WSP looks forward to making an impactful contribution on this exciting project.

The Sustainable Green Team's Wholly Owned Subsidiary, SGTM-VRM, LLC. Announces Round Table Meeting Held in Jordan with His Excellency Raed Abu Soud, the Jordanian Minister of Water

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

("SGTM-VRM"), a leading innovator in waste management solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary, The Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (OTCQX: SGTM) ($SGTM), recently participated in a round table meeting held in Jordan.

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  • ("SGTM-VRM"), a leading innovator in waste management solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary, The Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (OTCQX: SGTM) ($SGTM), recently participated in a round table meeting held in Jordan.
  • The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized the meeting with an agenda to seek and devise effective strategies for Jordan to recycle human biosolids and other challenging waste byproducts safely.
  • His Excellency Raed Abu Soud, the Jordanian Minister of Water, requested the meeting to find solutions in waste materials, reusing them to enhance soil and water management.
  • By leveraging advanced technologies and innovative approaches, SGTM-VRM aims to improve soil and water quality while safely recycling challenging waste materials.

USISPF, ReNew and the Consulate General of India Bring Together Business and Government Leaders to Discuss U.S.- India Climate Partnership

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and ReNew, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, held a focused roundtable on “U.S.- India Climate Partnership and Emerging Opportunities” on the sidelines of Climate Week 2023 in New York City.

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  • The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), and ReNew, in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York, held a focused roundtable on “U.S.- India Climate Partnership and Emerging Opportunities” on the sidelines of Climate Week 2023 in New York City.
  • The United States and India have emerged as committed front-runners for the global transition to clean energy.
  • The increased collaboration reflects across areas pertaining to energy supply chains, finance, business partnerships, and R&D.
  • The group outlined that the priority is to help expedite nations and communities to meet their 2030 targets for reducing emissions.

Unveiling IT Arena 2023: Business Opportunities, AI, and Digitalization

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

LVIV, Ukraine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than a month, Lviv will host Ukraine's largest English-language tech event, IT Arena. For three days, from September 29th to October 1st, Lviv will become the heart of Ukrainian tech, covering everything from the latest tech developments and AI startups to new business opportunities, product insights, and valuable networking.

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  • LVIV, Ukraine, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In less than a month, Lviv will host Ukraine's largest English-language tech event, IT Arena.
  • This year's IT Arena speakers will focus on the challenges facing the Ukrainian tech industry and seek solutions to help Ukrainian tech companies grow and contribute to Ukraine's recovery.
  • Countries in this region are growing rapidly, and IT Arena will unveil the details of a successful strategy that will help Ukrainian companies break into Asian markets.
  • Executive Director of the Berkeley Fisher Center, Gauthier Vasseur, will share his insights on how generative AI is revolutionizing business analytics.

Vistant Named to Inc. 5000 List for Fifth Straight Year

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Vistant, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary today, ranks at 1,877 on the 2023 list of the country’s 5,000 fastest growing private companies.

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  • Vistant, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary today, ranks at 1,877 on the 2023 list of the country’s 5,000 fastest growing private companies.
  • “It’s an absolute honor to make the Inc. 5000 list for the fifth straight year,” said Walter Barnes, III, Vistant’s president.
  • “We’ve had an incredible streak of success, and it’s a privilege to work with such amazing and dedicated team members.
  • Over its 15-year history, Vistant has grown from a single-office operation into an organization with more than 35 offices across four continents.

vLex Announces 2023 Fastcase 50 Honorees, Recognizing Leaders in Law

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

MIAMI, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The combined team of vLex and Fastcase today announced the 2023 honorees of the Fastcase 50. Since 2011, the Fastcase 50 has recognized lawyers, legal technologists, policymakers, judges, law librarians, bar association executives, and people from all walks of life who are innovating and creating new frontiers in the legal profession. In April 2023, vLex and Fastcase merged, and the companies today jointly announced the 2023 class of Fastcase 50 honorees.

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  • MIAMI, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The combined team of vLex and Fastcase today announced the 2023 honorees of the Fastcase 50.
  • In April 2023, vLex and Fastcase merged , and the companies today jointly announced the 2023 class of Fastcase 50 honorees .
  • "This has been an amazing year of change for legal tech, including at vLex and Fastcase," said Ed Walters, Fastcase co-founder and the Chief Strategy Officer of vLex.
  • The Fastcase 50 class of 2023 is also the most international group of honorees in our history, which reflects the growing scale of vLex and Fastcase."

Paramount Gold Provides Permitting Update For Its Proposed High Grade Underground Grassy Mountain Gold Mine

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

These submissions address aspects of the CPA that the State deemed necessary to advance to the Notice to Proceed (the “Notice”) stage of the permitting process.

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  • These submissions address aspects of the CPA that the State deemed necessary to advance to the Notice to Proceed (the “Notice”) stage of the permitting process.
  • The Notice initiates the 225 days of draft permit writing by State Agencies and a final Environmental Evaluation (“EE”).
  • On the federal permit process, the local BLM office has reviewed the Notice of Intent (“NOI”), which is now being sent to BLM headquarters for briefing.
  • Once approved, the NOI will be filed in the federal registry initiating the NEPA process.

EQS-News: Vice President Mpango, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power Tour m-mama Dispatch Centre in Arusha, Tanzania

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Vice President Mpango, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power Tour m-mama Dispatch Centre in Arusha, Tanzania

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  • Vice President Mpango, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power Tour m-mama Dispatch Centre in Arusha, Tanzania
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  • Vice President Mpango, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power Tour m-mama Dispatch Centre in Arusha, Tanzania
    Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon.
  • Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango together with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ms. Samantha Power, embarked on a joint visit to the m-mama Arusha Dispatch Center located at the Mount Meru hospital, Arusha.
  • The visit by Vice President Mpango and USAID Administrator Samantha Power reflects the strong partnership between the Government of Tanzania, the United States and private sector in addressing critical healthcare challenges.

GovCIO Wins Corporate Growth Award at 21st Annual ACG National Capital Awards Gala

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO won the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) National Capital's Corporate Growth Company Award in the over $250 million category presented June 8 at the 21st Annual ACG Corporate Growth Awards Gala.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO won the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) National Capital's Corporate Growth Company Award in the over $250 million category presented June 8 at the 21st Annual ACG Corporate Growth Awards Gala.
  • ACG's National Capital chapter honored GovCIO with this award following its significant growth in 2022 and the company's contributions to making the National Capital region one of the best in which to do business.
  • Key achievements leading to this win included 25% annual organic revenue growth to over $840 million, over $1.3 billion in contract wins, 2.2x book to bill since August 2021, and the company's successful rebrand to GovCIO.
  • "We are honored to have won this prestigious award," said Jim Brabston, GovCIO CEO.

Trucking Cares Foundation Donates $25,000 to Virginia Task Force-1

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Friday, June 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry's charitable arm, donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force-1, one of the world's leading disaster response resources.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry's charitable arm, donated $25,000 to Virginia Task Force-1, one of the world's leading disaster response resources.
  • The bottom line is, if there is any industry that appreciates the need for special equipment, it is the trucking industry."
  • "But our work can't begin until groups like Virginia Task Force 1 get on the ground and begin rescue and recovery efforts.
  • For more information on the Trucking Cares Foundation, visit https://www.truckingcares.org/ .