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Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation Donates $250k to Build Maui School With FEMA, GEM, Local Partners

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $250,000 donation toward the construction of the temporary location of Sacred Hearts School on the island of Maui.

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  • Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $250,000 donation toward the construction of the temporary location of Sacred Hearts School on the island of Maui.
  • A blessing ceremony was recently held at the site, featuring Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation, Principal Tonata Lolesio of Sacred Hearts, Greg Shepherd of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), and other community leaders.
  • “Serving our ‘ohana on Maui has always been one of the main focuses of Stable Road Foundation,” says executive director Pablo Rendon.
  • Stable Road Foundation is part of a collaborative effort to rebuild Sacred Hearts School.

S&K Subsidiaries Awarded Two Contracts by Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The existing guardhouses will be disposed of and replaced with prefabricated houses.

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  • The existing guardhouses will be disposed of and replaced with prefabricated houses.
  • Exterior touchups will be completed to give them a welcoming, FEMA branded appearance.
  • With the new guardhouses in place, SKFS will reinstall camera surveillance systems and their associated power systems.
  • “We’re able to leverage our combined capabilities to help FEMA meet its planning goals and compliance requirements.”

Casey Tingle, Former Director of the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Joins Plexos Group

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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(Plexos), a Baton Rouge-based infrastructure program delivery and grant management company, announced today that Casey Tingle has joined the company as Senior Vice President.

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  • (Plexos), a Baton Rouge-based infrastructure program delivery and grant management company, announced today that Casey Tingle has joined the company as Senior Vice President.
  • Tingle is a recognized emergency management leader with a proven track record for building resilience through disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312413149/en/
    Casey Tingle, Former Director of the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Joins Plexos Group as Senior Vice President.
  • “We are thrilled that Casey Tingle has chosen to join Plexos Group,” said Plexos Group Chief Operating Officer Bob Roberts.

Jacobs Awarded Federal Emergency Management Agency Response and Recovery Contract

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission. Through site inspection, field support, technical evaluation and cost analysis, Jacobs will continue to provide hazard mitigation strategies to re-build communities and critical infrastructure following disasters in the West Zone Regions.

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  • DALLAS, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J), the managing partner for a joint venture (JV) between Jacobs and CDM Smith, was awarded a Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contract V (PA TAC V) for continued support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) mission.
  • Jacobs also advises FEMA on use of sustainable, resilient practices that protect facilities from future events.
  • "For more than 20 years, Jacobs has deployed hundreds of local technical specialists to deliver public assistance to underserved communities in times of disaster," said Jacobs Senior Vice President Susannah Kerr.
  • Under previous contracts, the JV was awarded more than $951 million to provide public assistance, recovery operations, construction and project management and technical services.

Halff Expands Central Florida Presence with Acquisition of Singhofen & Associates

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halff has finalized its acquisition of Orlando-based Singhofen & Associates, Inc., strengthening its expertise in water resources in central Florida and across the South.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halff has finalized its acquisition of Orlando-based Singhofen & Associates, Inc., strengthening its expertise in water resources in central Florida and across the South.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Singhofen to the Halff family," said Halff President and CEO Jessica Baker Daily.
  • "This acquisition bolsters Halff's footprint across central Florida and the state.
  • With the addition of Singhofen Halff's 30 employees, Halff expands to 10 offices and 230-plus employees in Florida.

GovExec Announces 2024 Government Hall of Fame Inductees

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, unveiled today the 2024 Hall of Fame cohort, which the company will recognize during its annual Evening of Honors Gala hosted for the first time at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024.
  • Building on Government Executive's more than 50-year history covering the government and public sector, the Government Hall of Fame has become a staple of its mission to acknowledge the current and former officials and industry stakeholders leading its evolution.
  • "This year's Government Hall of Fame inductees are prime examples of the powerful change public servants can instill.
  • In addition to the Government Hall of Fame's 2024 class, the Fed 100 Awards will be presented at GovExec's Evening of Honors Gala.

Best Emergency Broadband Internet for Disaster Response & Recovery

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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LENEXA, Kan., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tekniam's new Remote Universal Communication System (RUCS) is a compact and fast deploying emergency broadband network making a crucial impact getting reliable wireless Internet communication to disaster areas where it's needed most to help save lives.

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  • Only a few cable connections are required, and the system can be fully operational and supply broadband strength Internet signals within minutes.
  • Disaster recovery for business is the third critical need for emergency Internet that is longer term.
  • Tekniam's RUCS is the cutting-edge solution for emergency Internet disaster response and business recovery in a compact, 5 lbs / 2.27 kgs box.
  • Tekniam's RUCS is the most cost-effective solution for building broadband emergency wireless Internet networks that saves lives and livelihoods in disaster struck communities when normal communications fail.

AtkinsRéalis Providing Hurricane Idalia Emergency Management Assistance in Florida

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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AtkinsRéalis is providing Technical Assistance (TA), Public Assistance (PA) and grant management services in 21 Florida counties on behalf of FDEM under the multi-year contract.

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  • AtkinsRéalis is providing Technical Assistance (TA), Public Assistance (PA) and grant management services in 21 Florida counties on behalf of FDEM under the multi-year contract.
  • The Company's comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) PA program and on-site senior level TA professionals will significantly benefit applicants identifying and filing for eligible recovery projects from Hurricane Idalia.
  • AtkinsRéalis has supported the State of Florida following every major storm and disaster since 1992, when Hurricane Andrew damaged and destroyed nearly 200,000 homes in South Florida.
  • "AtkinsRéalis is an industry leader in providing comprehensive recovery and post-disaster services," said Steve Morriss, President, U.S., Latin America, and Minerals & Metals, AtkinsRéalis.

Guidehouse's Jeremias Alvarez Selected for FEMA Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced that Jeremias Alvarez, a Partner in the firm's Defense & Security Segment, has been selected as a fellow for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced that Jeremias Alvarez, a Partner in the firm's Defense & Security Segment, has been selected as a fellow for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship .
  • Each cohort of the Vanguard Fellowship brings together 26 executive leaders from federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, academic, philanthropic, non-profit, and private sector entities for two week-long meetings to collaborate on new and emerging challenges facing crisis leaders.
  • Fellows are executive level leaders responsible for operational and strategic decision-making in crisis or individuals with experience leading organizations through novel crisis events.
  • "It's an honor to represent Guidehouse in supporting and transforming FEMA's mission of helping people before, during, and after disasters."

A.I. Supercomputer Market Projected To Reach $3.3 Billion By 2028 with Significant Growth Expected

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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A report from MarketsAndMarkets said that the AI supercomputer market is projected to grow from USD $1.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD $3.3 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 22.0% from 2023 to 2028.

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  • A report from MarketsAndMarkets said that the AI supercomputer market is projected to grow from USD $1.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD $3.3 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 22.0% from 2023 to 2028.
  • The report said: “The Government segment in the AI supercomputer market for application is expected to hold the largest market size during the forecast period in the AI supercomputer market.
  • Moreover, AI supercomputers are also being used to coordinate disaster relief efforts and provide assistance to victims of disasters.
  • AI supercomputers process vast datasets in real time, providing valuable insights into customer behavior, market trends, and operational efficiency.