Cooperative-buying group adds another state to coverage area
The Lone Star State is now the 46th state member of the Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP), which is based in St. Paul, Minn. Adding Texas will boost the buying cooperative's purchasing power for pharmaceutical and medical supplies, said Sara Turnbow, manager of MMCAP business operations....
More sales potential as federal fiscal year winds down
Dick Griffin, founder and CEO of The Griffin Method, offers his insight about the federal government marketplace and selling strategies as the federal government's fiscal year-end approaches on Sept. 30....
Increased investment needed in America's rural transportation system
Increasing congestion in popular tourist destinations, inadequate roads to serve growing agricultural and energy output, and emerging cities that are not connected to the Interstate system all require immediate attention and investment to ensure that America's rural areas stay connected...
Lighting system to slash energy costs in Texas government building
The Texas Facilities Commission expects to reduce lighting energy costs by 60 percent in a state government building in Austin, Texas, by installing new lighting controls and smooth dimming ballasts....
Storehouse of useful grounds maintenance information
A Penton sister grounds maintenance site, Grounds Maintenance, issues a wealth of information on all things related to turf and grounds management. Here's a brief rundown of the five most-read articles that appeared on the Grounds Maintenance Web site in the past year....
Wireless system tracks firefighters' locations
The Harris GR-100 includes an SCBA-mounted tracker module and a radio network system that transmits location data every few seconds from an embedded module....
Ford hybrids on patrol with NYPD
The New York City Police Department has deployed the first 30 of 102 Ford Fusion Hybrid alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked patrol cars. The hybrids will be used to patrol the Big Apple's five boroughs....
The end of the federal fiscal year is fast approaching
Federal agencies face a use-it-or-lose-it situation, because they have to spend their money by the end of September or lose it forever, according to Joyce Bosc, president of Boscobel Marketing Communications....
Non-organic chemicals no longer used in green spaces in Ohio city
Parks in a Cleveland suburb are becoming greener and potentially safer for visitors. In Middleburg Heights, Ohio, city crews and contractors are no longer using several kinds of chemicals at a variety of city green spaces....
Redefining the role of public works
While sustainability is often considered an environmental term, many public works leaders define it as a priority that encompasses all aspects of investing in the long-term good of the community. That means making decisions that are simultaneously beneficial for the environment, residents, development, community character, overall quality of life and more....
Cleveland-based mowing robot is a cut above the rest
A team of engineering students from Cleveland-based Case Western Reserve University won the 2010 Autonomous Robotic Lawnmower Competition for a second straight year....
Retrofit project aims to deliver Texas-sized energy savings
The federal General Services Administration's Region 7 has awarded Schneider Electric an $18.5 million energy savings performance contract to perform energy retrofits to 16 federal buildings in Texas...
Timing could not be better to earn an MPA degree
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) or the Master of Public Policy (MPP) is the degree of choice for somebody who wants to make a difference, says Laurel McFarland, executive director of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs & Administration....
Federal buying season brings opportunities to small businesses
The federal government's fiscal year ends Sept. 30, and that means a variety of selling opportunities for skilled government marketers over the next eight weeks. Small businesses, in particular, are in high demand this time of year....
Gulf spill cleanup relies on vacuum excavators
Vacuum excavators from McLaughlin Boring Systems are one of many tools helping with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill cleanup. They have been deployed on barges in the Gulf and are being used to remove oil from the miles of skimmers located along the Gulf Coast....
More government facilities are adopting LEDs
According to the Freedonia Group, government-operated airports, health care facilities, public libraries, schools and other public structures will be adding to their stocks of LED lighting fixtures in the coming year....
Golden State scores well in inner-city biz ranking
California came up on top in a number of measures in the latest Inner City 100 ranking of the fastest-growing inner-city businesses in the U.S. California has the most Inner City 100 companies in 2010 — a total of 15 companies....
Firefighter feedback leads to new fire service radio
Motorola's APX700 XE radio addresses firefighters' concerns over digital audio quality by using a two-microphone design that filters out background noise and acoustic- and noise-cancelling software tailored to the loud noises encountered on the fireground, said Brenda Herold, a company vice president....
'Best Show in Public Works' Goes to Beantown
Public works professionals from around the world will gather in Boston later this month for the American Public Works Association's International Public Works Congress and Exposition (co-located with the Solid Waste Association of North America's WASTECON 2010 Conference and Exhibition)....
DHS funding saves California firefighter jobs
The Hemet (Calif.) City Council will vote next week to approve a measure that would accept a $2.26 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security that would fund the fire department for the next two years and prevent a station from being closed....
Airport owes its lush beauty to purchasing and maintenance teams
The management of Orlando International Airport is keenly aware that the airport is the first and last thing most travelers see when visiting the Florida vacation destination....
Snow and ice storms have huge economic impact, so plowing is crucial
Every winter in communities across the country, snow and ice derail local economies for hours, days or sometimes longer....
Live the legend at NIGP Forum 2010
This year's NIGP Forum and Products Exposition takes place in San Antonio, from Aug. 12-17. Nearly 1,000 public procurement professionals will come together to network with colleagues and learn from industry leaders and professional speakers....
Vendors: be prepared for spike in demand during 'federal buying season'
The government market is huge. Federal purchases of goods and services will exceed $1.2 trillion in 2010, according to estimates from consultants Macroeconomic Advisers....
Composting standard aims to reduce greenhouse gases
The Climate Action Reserve, an offset registry for the North American carbon market, has adopted a new standard that aims to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) from a significant methane source in the U.S. — food waste....
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