Highland, MD (PRWEB) October 24, 2007

Amtower & Company, the leading authority on marketing and selling to the government, is hosting the Sixth Annual Summit on Selling Products to the Government. The event will be held at the new BWI Hilton hotel, 5 minutes from the BWI airport and the BWI Amtrak station on November 5-6.

“There is no other event like this,” stated Mark Amtower, president of Amtower & Company and author of Government Marketing Best Practices. “The information we provide is good for both the novice and the pro alike. No other event deals exclusively on selling products to the government, either through government contracts or on the open market. This is a great event dfor small businesses.”

Amtower, widely acknowledged as the leading expert on marketing government contracts, has asked the highest-rated speakers from the previous Summits to join him for the Sixth Summit. Among the speakers are Amy Africa of EightByEight.com, Courtney Fairchild of Global Services, Jim Garlow of CDW, Peter Long of MCH, David Powell of the Federal Business Council, and Mark Amtower .

Sessions start at 2:00 PM on the 5th and run until 2:00 PM on the 6th. There is a dinner and reception on the evening of the 5th, included in the attendee fee. All attendees also receive a copy of Amtower’s Government Marketing Best Practices, now in its third printing.

Mark Amtower has advised hundreds of companies over the past 25 years and many have become leaders in the government contracting industry.

Contact Mark Amtower at 301 924 0058

or Mary Ellen Amtower at 301 854 9493 for more information.

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(PRWEB) March 13, 2006

Victims of the 2005 bombings in a Turkish holiday resort will tonight appear on BBC One’s Real Story programme as part of their fight to push the government to compensate British citizens injured or killed by terrorist acts whilst abroad. Mickey Aspinall and Toni Punshon are members of a family who were all seriously injured in the terrorist bombing in Turkey. Like other British victims of terrorism abroad, they have received no compensation for their injuries.    

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) does not compensate these victims and the government’s current review suggests this will not change. The family are being represented by Jill Greenfield, personal injury solicitor (http://www.ffw.com/practiceareas/personalinjury/introduction.aspx ) at Field Fisher Waterhouse and alongside victims of the bombings in Egypt and Bali, have responded to the government’s review of CICS. They are pushing to be included in the scheme and expect a response from the Government by the summer.

The victims of the Turkish bombing were traveling in the minibus in which the bomb went off. One member of the family was killed, the rest of the family (another five) have suffered serious injuries. One member of the family alone has suffered a fractured skull, serious leg injuries, damage to his eye, major bowel damage, a burst ear drum and a serious hand injury.

He requires extensive surgery and treatment and it is unknown whether or not he will return to his work in a factory. The rest of the extended family have also suffered terrible injuries including one child who has suffered hearing damage and must now wait for several months before hearing aids will be made available.

Despite the severity of their injuries, the family have been given no financial support from the government and they fall outside the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. The family risk losing their home and bills are mounting up.

Personal injury claims (http://www.ffw.com/practiceareas/personalinjury/introduction.aspx ) solicitor, Jill Greenfield said: “My clients have financial needs that must be met now. These people were targets of terrorism by virtue of their British citizenship. It is wrong that the damages from this should be borne by the individual. The knowledge that there is no financial safety net for such victims serves the terrorist aims and adds to the general fear caused by terrorism.”

For further press information please contact:

Jill Greenfield and Louise Eckersley

Field Fisher Waterhouse

35 Vine Street

London

EC3N 2AA

United Kingdom

Tel 020 7861 4000

Fax 020 7488 0084

About Field Fisher Waterhouse

FFW is a full service law firm based in the City of London. With 89 partners, over 180 other lawyers and over 250 support staff, we assist a wide range of domestic and international clients, with advice across a full range of commercial legal issues. Field Fisher Waterhouse also houses one of the country’s leading personal injury practices.

For more information please visit

http://www.bbc.co.uk/


http://www.ffw.com/practiceareas/personalinjury/introduction.aspx

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Government to reveal strategy on black money today
Under attack from the Supreme Court and the Opposition over stashing of large amount of money in Swiss banks and other tax havens, the government will unveil its strategy to deal with the issue on Tuesday.
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GovernmentAuctions.org Website

Great Neck, NY (PRWEB) December 20, 2007

GovernmentAuctions.org , a division of Cyweb Holdings Inc., recently announced that its daily government auctions blog has experienced a substantial gain in popularity amid bargain hunters of all stripes.

The idea for the GovernmentAuctions.org blog (http://www.governmentauctions.org/blog.asp) came about one day when Cyweb’s Vice President Michael Pesochinsky, a former chemist, was perusing a science blog to get updated on energy conservation and creation techniques in development.

Everywhere you go on the net people are blogging. “Blogging is an ideal way of really getting your message across whether it’s about movies, video games, politics, or even life in general; and we thought what better way to get the word out about government auctions and foreclosures than through this medium,” says Mr. Pesochinsky. “We felt blogging was such an effectual way of being heard, that anyone seeking information on and unbiased views of auctions and foreclosures would want to check it out.”

As far as GovernmentAuctions.org is concerned, there is a reason why blogging has become a cultural phenomenon in recent years, not just in the U.S. but all over the world. “What makes our blog posts so effective is that they provide a personal and unique way to communicate with our current and prospective customers,” explains Pesochinsky. “The blogger is a real person that, by talking to people in a conversational manner, humanizes our company and website.” He adds that “by gaining the reader’s trust, a blog not only provides a personal link to the company that’s difficult to duplicate through most any other medium, but also puts a friendly front on a seemingly vague auction process.”

To this end, GovernmentAuctions.org’s blog not only gets the word out about upcoming auctions but also gives potential auction attendees an effective taste of what the auction process is really like. It basically is a way for them to experience auctions viscerally without many having yet actually attended one. “There are a few skeptical folks out there that find the idea of getting real bargains on government seized or surplus property disingenuous, and an illustrative blog that actually shows and describes items up for bid at a current government auction along with their prices alleviates that initial doubt and apprehension,” adds Pesochinsky. “Moreover, we’ve managed to find some of the best bloggers around and have received nothing but praise from our customers and reviewers since our blog’s introduction.”

About GovernmentAuctions.org®

GovernmentAuctions.org (http://www.governmentauctions.org) is a membership-based web site for bargain hunters that helps its users find and participate in government auctions of seized and surplus property. It also provides its members with access to its nationwide database of real estate foreclosure listings across the United States.

About Cyweb Holdings Inc.

Cyweb Holdings, Inc. (http://www.cywebholdings.com) is a company that, through its divisions and holdings, provides high quality web-based information services to the public and other businesses. The company consists of personnel and management who, combined, have extensive experience in business, government, law, software and technology, and who have committed themselves to use their backgrounds and knowledge to create, sustain, and invest in superior information products in various markets.

Interview Contact: I. Aronovich

GovernmentAuctions.org

A Division of Cyweb Holdings Inc.

Tel: 516-467-4518

Fax: 516-706-1072 Attn: PR

URL: http://www.governmentauctions.org

Business Address: 70 Middle Neck Rd., Suite 5, Great Neck, NY 11021

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(PRWEB) December 30, 2005

American small business owners can learn how to take advantage of the federal government’s small business loan programs at http://SmallBusinessCenter.com.

The process of getting a government business loan is fairly simple. The business owner submits a loan application to a participating lender for initial review. A copy of the application and a credit analysis are forwarded by the lender to the U.S. Government’s Small Business Administration (SBA). Following SBA approval, the lending institution closes the loan and disburses the funds.

Start-up and existing small business may use the loan proceeds to:

expand or renovate facilities;

purchase machinery, equipment, fixtures and leasehold improvements;

finance receivables and augment working capital;

refinance existing debt (under some circumstances);

finance seasonal lines of credit;

construct commercial buildings; and/or

purchase land or buildings.

Congress created the SBA in 1953 to “aid, counsel, assist and protect, insofar as is possible, the interests of small business concerns.” Since its founding on July 30, 1953, SBA has delivered about 20 million loans, loan guarantees, and other forms of assistance to small businesses.

In 2005, the SBA guaranteed 88,912 small business loans through its flagship 7(a) business loan program for a total of $ 14 billion, a 23% increase in the number of business loans compared to the previous year. In the Certified Development Company loan program, also known as the 504 program, 8,979 loans were made for $ 4.9 billion.

Business loans to women were up 39% over 2004. Loans to African Americans were up 41%. For Hispanics, the increase in loans was 19% and for Asians it was 17%. Women received $ 3.3 billion in government small business loans, representing 17% of total dollars, an increase of 27% over the previous year. Minorities received $ 5.8 billion in small business loans, representing 31% of total dollars, an increase of 26% over the previous year.

Small businesses turned to the U.S. Small Business Administration for commercial financing in record numbers in 2005, securing 97,891 small business loans through its two main small business loan programs, setting a loan volume record for the fifth consecutive year. The figure is more than double the number of small business loans made in 2000.

“This is fantastic news for small businesses and we’re very pleased with the results our two main loan programs showed in 2005,” said SBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto. “This positive growth trend means that the President’s mission of providing an economic environment in which entrepreneurs can succeed is working. It is further evidence that small businesses are continuing to power the economy and create jobs. It’s also a positive thing for the taxpayers,” Barreto added. “In 2004 it cost $ 100 million in government dollars to operate the 7(a) program. In 2005, modest fees paid by the lenders and borrowers have allowed us to meet the extraordinary demand for these loans and dollars without taxpayer expense. We’re proud these cost-effective programs have been a win-win for small businesses and the American taxpayer.”

Be sure to check out http://www.SBASmallBusinessLoans.com for more detailed information on how to take advantage of various government programs and services for small businesses.

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Ottawa, Canada (Vocus) May 25, 2010

FreeBalance, a global software company that helps governments leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth, today announced it has renewed and updated its DISO for the Government of Canada. The FreeBalance DISO (E60ET-9-0010/001/ET) is a standing offer for software products negotiated with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). The DISO provides a supply arrangement with standard pricing available to an estimated 350,000 computer users in the Government of Canada.

The FreeBalance Accountability Suite is designed specifically for public financial and human resource management. The GRP software provided by FreeBalance through the DISO covers the entire budget cycle including budget preparation and budget execution. FreeBalance solutions are built using technology that supports the unique and evolving requirements of government, including the support of modern Government Resource Planning (GRP), Government Performance Management, Government 2.0, Shared Services and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) needs.

“We are very pleased to announce the new DISO pricing for the Government of Canada,” said Manuel Pietra, President & CEO of FreeBalance. “We’ve worked closely with our Government of Canada clients to ensure that the latest FreeBalance DISO provides the necessary pricing and deployment flexibility to move forward with the next generation of FreeBalance technology.”

The FreeBalance DISO is effective as of May 1, 2010. The FreeBalance DISO provides simplified categories for pricing and expanded product pricing options. FreeBalance is one of the few vendors in the market who offer a concurrent user license model. Canadian government organizations can combine named user, concurrent user and cloud pricing. Enterprise level pricing is also available. The FreeBalance DISO pricing is aligned with the expanded product choices available to the Government of Canada, including the web-based FreeBalance Accountability Suite Version 7. The DISO maintains the FreeBalance classic product offering with a firm commitment to continued support. The FreeBalance DISO also includes the ability for customers to transition to web-based products in a phased and hybrid manner.

The FreeBalance Accountability Suite is one of the most widely deployed financial management systems inside the Government of Canada. More than 60 government departments and agencies use FreeBalance software for enhanced public financial management. Twenty eight of these government departments and agencies, including the government of Nunavut, are members of the FreeBalance Government of Canada Cluster (GCC). The FreeBalance GCC meets regularly with special committees assisting specific product initiatives. FreeBalance works closely with the FreeBalance GCC to set product directions, review product specifications, provide beta testing and certify new versions of the FreeBalance Accountability Suite.

About FreeBalance

FreeBalance helps governments around the world leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth. FreeBalance software solutions for public financial and human resource management support reform and modernization to improve governance, transparency and accountability. Good governance is required to improve development results.

Founded in 1984, FreeBalance is a for-profit-social-enterprise (FOPSE) company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with sales and support offices in Washington, DC (United States), Lima (Peru), Lisbon (Portugal), London (Great Britain), Pristina (Kosovo) and St. John (Antigua and Barbuda). FreeBalance solutions have been implemented in countries across the globe, including Canada, United States, Sierra Leone, Guyana, Pakistan, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Antigua & Barbuda, Timor-Leste, Republic of Kosovo, Palestine, Panama, and Uganda. For more information, visit www.freebalance.com .

Media Contact:

James Elrick

Public Relations Specialist

FreeBalance

Tel: +1 (613) 218 4938

jelrick(at)FreeBalance(dot)com

www.FreeBalance.com

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Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2010

Questys-MessageVision, a lapsed electronic records & document management solutions provider, today promulgated that it’s among the first companies to score Certified Partner status in the Granicus Partner Network. Granicus, an award-winning cloud prorating drenchr for government transparency, efficiency, and citizen participation, is building a white-shoe Partner Network of best-of-breed technologies that boost government agencies drench better services to citizens while distilling cost-efficiency.

“The Questys-Granicus Connector was conceived to alleviate the day-to-day operations of staff members accountable for agenda and minutes preparation by dodging manually duplicating data from one system to another. The Connector allows users to export agenda data into the Granicus system as well as import videos and minutes from Granicus onto Questys for storage and archival,” remarked John Harper, Global Sales Director for Questys. “Achieving Certified Partner status from Granicus ensures our users active and available integration.”

Brenda Alcazar, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Santa Barbara says “The Questys-Granicus Connector helps us with our meeting workflow because all of the agenda data is sent to Granicus. It helps during the meeting because the recommendations and subjects are there, and after the meeting it makes it so gradual for us to pioneer our minutes.”

Leveraging Granicus’’ new Open Platform API, the companies developed the Questys-Granicus’ Connector that seamlessly integrates their technology workflows. This combines Questys’’ agenda management and Granicus’’’ webcasting and live meeting technologies into one powerful solution. Now, conjunctive government clients are fully rendered to seize and direct legislative information with supreme efficiently and accuracy. The end result tightly integrates open records—audio, video, agendas, and taking documents—into a digital open record that’s conveniently getatable to staff and citizens online anytime, anywhere.

“Questys has a proven track record of developing robust and reliable agenda management solutions for government. We’re redoubtable to produce the Questys-Granicus Connector to ply our customers laden their legislative processes to the next level with (U) on automation and figured workflows,” alleged Tom Spengler, Granicus CEO and Co-Founder. “This inexperienced Connector combines two best-in-class solutions that talk more value and gross performance together than any competitor with a ‘one-size-fit-all’’ solution. With so many uncomparable needs, processes, and technology infrastructures in government, bringing an on the table, unstoppered architecture is a dire component of reaching success.”

As a Granicus Certified Partner, Questys has demonstrated the highest level of expertise and has proven its ability to meet governments’’ need for agenda workflow automation. To strike this status, Questys tested an exact approval process to see to it that the integration connector crowded testing, workflow, documentation, training, and support requirements.

The Questys-Granicus Certified Connector can be purchased with any Granicus or Questys government solution. The Connector is also born with Granicus’’ Legislative Management Suite. They are cased with user documentation, pre-defined installation steps, testing, and client support.

For more information read Certified Partner Connectors Enhance Legislative Management or email api(at)granicus(dot)com.

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