New trash cans added to downtown Wilmington

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Kean University Students and AP Executive Director

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Advocacy Project Executive Director Iain Guest addresses Kean University students at Wednesday’s exhibit opening

New trash cans added to downtown Wilmington
"It's not very sexy. It's a trash can," said Wilmington Works Executive Director Adam Grinold. "But in the end, it's what it represents. People are looking to improve the pedestrian experience of the village and downtown area and that comes through …
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Adviser sought for Brattleboro landfill solar project
If all goes well, officials are hoping to find that developer by year's end, allowing a project that has been in the works for years to finally move forward. "This is really a great opportunity for the district," said Bob Spencer, Windham Solid Waste's …
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New Jersey City University Selects Projectmates Construction Management Software for Major Projects

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Richardson, TX (PRWEB) January 14, 2014

Systemates, Inc. is excited to announce a new partnership with New Jersey City University. With multiple major projects planned, New Jersey City University sought a construction project management software that would efficiently streamline their upcoming construction projects. After reviewing several vendors, NJCU deemed Projectmates to be the best fit.

New Jersey City University recently announced three major construction projects planned: a 103,000 sq. ft. West Campus Academic building, expansion and renovation of their current Science building, and a 415 bed residence hall. In addition, NJCU will also be undertaking several renovation projects designed to meet the needs of their academic programs in coordination with the school’s Facilities Master Plan. As a result of the variety and scope of the projects, NJCU decided to look into a construction management solution that fit the needs of education programs.

“Projectmates demonstrated that it was the best fit for our needs,” said Andrew Christ, Associate Vice President, and Deborah Morales, Associate Director of Facilities and Construction Management. “It is focused on construction project management; has a variety of templates that we can use, provides excellent ‘at your fingertips’ executive reports, is cloud based, and was within budget.”

NJCU’s main needs consisted of a tool that would provide consistent and streamlined processes of their cost tracking. Not only does Projectmates have the ability to streamline workflows, it also stores and manages all related construction data in one location. Because Projectmates is a web-based multi-platform solution, all team members, from project managers through Directors, can input information anywhere at any time.

Additionally, Projectmates’ extensive out-of-the-box reporting feature allows for a snapshot of individual projects as well as the construction program in its entirety. Executive management at NJCU will now have access to project information at a moment’s time, engaging team members and partners in a way that encourages collaboration and provides historical data for future planning needs.

About New Jersey City University

At New Jersey City University, goals and dreams are right at home. NJCU is large enough to provide world-class opportunities for learning. Yet, our classes are small enough to afford a highly-personalized experience that empowers students to realize their greatest aspirations.

It begins with academic excellence. NJCU’s fully-accredited colleges of arts and sciences, education and professional studies offer 41 undergraduate degree programs and 27 masters programs and 2 doctoral programs, including emerging and interdisciplinary fields. A student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and average class size of 24 translate to exceptional attention from a dedicated, innovative and involved faculty.

About Systemates, Inc.

Founded in 1995 by leading architects and software engineers, Systemates developed Projectmates to equip owners and owner’s representatives with a secure, sophisticated Web-based construction management software solution. Projectmates’ collaborative platform dramatically improves project execution and cuts costs and delays, increases accountability and reduces risks. With its cutting edge technology, Projectmates creates one seamless platform for managing the complete lifecycle of a building, from planning, bidding, and building to maintaining the facilities. Over 44,000 users from organizations such as Retailers, Real Estate developers, Educational and Government agencies rely on Projectmates to manage billions of dollars in capital construction programs. Systemates is privately held and headquartered in Dallas. To learn more about Projectmates by Systemates, visit http://www.projectmates.com or Follow us at http://www.facebook.com/Projectmates.







Morgan Neville Directs 'The Sound of Silk' Documentary

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 15, 2014

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom) is directing ‘The Sound of Silk’, an exciting new documentary about the Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma, the world-renowned cellist.

“’The Sound of Silk’ will serve as a lens for larger questions about cultural identity in a global society, and the potential for individuals to act as catalysts for change,” said Neville. “Like the ancient Silk Road itself, ‘The Sound of Silk’ will make the foreign familiar while challenging long-held notions of identity and our place in the world.”

The Silk Road Ensemble was founded in 2000 under the artistic direction of Yo-Yo Ma. Since then, its members have come from more than 20 countries. It has performed in 119 cities in 30 countries, generated more than 80 new works, recorded 60 pieces of music, and just released its fifth CD, A Playlist Without Borders.

“Music offers us a tool to code our inner lives – our shared empathy, passion, humor and aspirations,” said Yo-Yo Ma. “Focusing on the Ensemble musicians, their music and their unique mode of cultural exchange, ‘The Sound of Silk’ captures a vibrant world of cross-cultural collaboration, focusing on what we share, rather than what divides us.”

Laura Freid, Silk Road Project Executive Director and CEO, said, “During our 15th anniversary year, it’s an honor for the Silk Road community to welcome Morgan Neville into our family. ‘The Sound of Silk’ will help further our founding vision: to connect the world’s neighborhoods by bringing together artists and audiences from all over the world.”

‘The Sound of Silk’ is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Pershing Square Foundation and other contributors. For further information and updates, visit the Silk Road Project website.







Midland-Frantz Completes 3,500 SF Interior Office Renovation for Sompo Japan Insurance

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Elk Grove Village, IL (PRWEB) December 31, 2013

Elk Grove Village – Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that the commercial construction and tenant improvement firm has completed a 3,500 square foot office interior renovation for Sompo Japan Insurance Company of America (SJI) at 25 Northwest Point Blvd in Elk Grove Village.

Founded in 2002 by the merger of Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd and Nissan Fire and Marine Insurance Co., ltd., SJI, is among the largest property and casualty insurers in the world and is the 3rd largest insurance company in Japan. With remote offices all over the world, SJI awarded the Chicago 3,500 square foot tenant improvement project to local general contracting firm, Midland-Frantz.

The interior renovation project not only made better use of existing space for the growing firm, but improved the quality and overall appearance of the sales office workstation layout. Construction also featured millwork, high-end door and custom glass finishes.

Peter Petropoulos was the project executive for Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc. Leasing and property management was coordinated by the Farbman Group, and Davis & Davis provided the architectural services.

About Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc.:

Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc. established in 1995 with offices in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is one of the Chicago’s most trusted and and successful interior general contractors. The firm’s interior construction projects range from multi-million dollar contracts to building maintenance projects for building owners; developers; private and public corporations; property management firms; educational institutions; industrial and healthcare facilities. Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc. maintains a field team of union carpenters, tapers, laborers and superintendents including a professional staff of degreed construction specialists, architects and project managers.







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Midland-Frantz Completes 8,500 SF Office Build-out for Corkill Insurance in Elk Grove Village

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Elk Grove Village, IL (PRWEB) December 31, 2013

Elk Grove Village – Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that the commercial construction and tenant improvement firm has completed a 8,500 square foot office build-out and expansion for Corkill Insurance at 25 Northwest Point Blvd in Elk Grove Village.

Founded in 1959, Corkill Insurance — an accomplished independent insurance agency with a 55 year history of excellence — selected Elk Grove Village local general contracting firm, Midland-Frantz to complete their 8,500 square foot interior office expansion project. Primarily focused on personal lines insurance, Corkill expanded into commercial, life and group benefits leading to increased growth and the need for more space.

The expansion project is almost doubling the space for the growing firm founded in 1959. The tenant improvement work included conference rooms, private offices and eating area. Construction also featured millwork, high-end door and glass finishes.

Peter Petropoulos was the project executive for Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc. Leasing and property management was coordinated by Joe Stevens with Transwestern, and Onyx Architects provided the architectural services.

About Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc.:

Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc. established in 1995 with offices in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, is one of the Chicago’s most trusted and and successful interior general contractors. The firm’s interior construction projects range from multi-million dollar contracts to building maintenance projects for building owners; developers; private and public corporations; property management firms; educational institutions; industrial and healthcare facilities. Midland-Frantz Construction Group, Inc. maintains a field team of union carpenters, tapers, laborers and superintendents including a professional staff of degreed construction specialists, architects and project managers.







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Talygen Introduces Its Collaborative Project Execution Software That Facilitates Communication and Coordination

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Palo Alto, California (PRWEB) December 02, 2013

Talygen, the world leader in Business Management Automation today showcased its Project Management Module. The company put the spotlight on its software’s collaborative features that make it easier for project managers, team members, and clients to connect with each other.

“While individual ideas and skills contribute a great deal to the success of any project, we believe that that communication and coordination play an even bigger role in project management,” mentioned Talygen Chief Program Manager Harold Saini. “That’s why we developed our software to make it as collaborative as we can.”

Some of the key collaboration features of the program include:

Real Time Client Communication features
The capability to add special notes on multiple project facets, and in every step of the project management process
Message boards to enable team members to weigh in and update each other
Easy reporting functions to create detailed reports on various components of the projects
File sharing capabilities to enable users to upload and share documents such as spreadsheets, PDF files, and more
Multi-user and multi-project support that enable companies to juggle various projects and teams from one convenient dashboard
Mobile apps that enable users to complete project tasks while they’re on the go

Open and Transparent Lines of Communication

Talygen’s Project Management Module sees to it that no manager, team member, or client is left in the dark. Thanks to the tool’s message board feature, everyone who is part of the project may view and post updates, questions, or concerns. Users can also attach files to their threads or replies to further substantiate their posts.

Talygen also records communication between individuals so messages sent over the system are never lost or misplaced. Additionally, files or correspondence can also be exported as PDFs, spreadsheets or reports, allowing users to keep hard copies of documents.

Reports may also be generated easily, so users can review any project documentation or data to assess the progress of their projects and teams.

“We really covered the bases when it comes to communication. Team members can send messages and files for easy collaboration and we even have a notifications center to ensure that no one misses a single update,” said Saini.

Convenient Tools and Functionality

Talygen’s Project Management software is also one of the most convenient ones of its kind. Because it is a web-based application, all files and correspondence are stored in the cloud, thus ensuring that users can view updates and messages in real-time as long as they have an Internet connection.

Talygen has also released mobile applications for several major platforms, including iOS, Android, Blackberry, and Windows Phone, so managers, team members, and clients can check for updates and perform their responsibilities even when they’re not in front of the computers.

About Talygen

Talygen is the worldwide leader in Business Management Automation. Talygen’s integrated suite of services and processes allows businesses to manage their core workflows via a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) application. Talygen allows companies to automate, regulate and enforce their corporate processes. The company empowers businesses and their employees to manage the full set of corporate tasks without having to install specialized software for each of them.

With its wide variety of features, easy to use concepts and enhanced functionality, it allows end to end process management and seamless communication between stakeholders in a project or business. In today’s competitive business environment, successful companies are constantly challenged with managing the entire life cycle of a project efficiently and transparently. With Talygen, companies now have more ways than ever to make that happen.

Press Contact:

Talygen, Inc.

Harold Saini

(650) 800-3850

228 Hamilton Avenue 3rd Floor

Palo Alto California 94301

Media(at)Talygen(dot)com

https://talygen.com







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CIOsynergy Announces Infinite Computer Solutions as the Official Sponsor for its San Francisco event

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Hoffman Estates, Illinois (PRWEB) December 01, 2013

CIOsynergy, a provider of thought leading conferences, today announced that Infinite Computer Solutions, will be a key sponsor at its annual event to be held at San Francisco on December 05, 2013. Infinite is a global service provider with expertise in IT Services, Product Engineering Services, Next-Gen Messaging Platforms & Enterprise Mobility Solutions.

 

“We are thrilled to have Infinite Computer Solutions at CIOsynergy, San Francisco. As a leading provider of IT Solutions, their presence will provide event attendees with an additional layer of industry insights and thought leadership,” says Patrick Mason, Director of Communications and Marketing at CIOsynergy.

 

CIOsynergy is an exclusive opportunity for leading government and enterprise CIOs and IT executives to convene, network and brainstorm daily hurdles in an unparalleled learning environment. At CIOsynergy, a panel of leading CIOs moderated by —- will share and explore how CIOs can be successful in their role.

 

“We are excited to be sponsors of the prestigious CIOsynergy conference. As a company that prides itself on innovative products and processes, we welcome the opportunity to share how cutting edge thinking and great partnerships vastly improve business performance.” said Amit Srivastav, Business Head – IT Services

 

The event will see participation from IT leaders representing both the fortune and vast mid-market enterprise community within the Bay Area. Open to Fortune 500’s and mid-market enterprise, CIOsynergy’s events gathers senior executives from the office of the CIO, including Directors, VPs, CTOs and CIOs.

 

About CIOsynergy

CIOsynergy provides a platform that brings together the thought leaders of IT through events that incorporate face-to-face meeting opportunities, panel discussions, think tanks and keynotes, and C-suite networking programs.

 

Previous events have attracted C-suite leaders from companies such as Wal-Mart, Salesforce, Home Depot, Bank of America, Forbes Media, Wells Fargo, Shell, Allstate, State Farm, Career Education Corp, Pepsi, Sara Lee, Kraft, BP, Loyola University, Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, and Walgreens.

The company operates nationwide and has previously partnered with sponsors such as IBM, 3com, VMware, Unisys, Hitachi, Oracle, SunGard, Dell, Google, Amazon, and HTC among 100’s more.

 

About Infinite Computer Solutions

Infinite (http://www.infinite.com) is a global service provider with expertise in IT Services, Product Engineering Services, Next-Gen Messaging Platforms & Enterprise Mobility Solutions

 

With a global team of around 5000, we partner with Fortune 1000 companies from Telecom, Healthcare, Media and Content, Energy and Utilities and Financial Services verticals helping them achieve objectives through flexible engagement models including risk-reward, revenue share engagements, global delivery from eight delivery centers around the world, technology & domain expertise and process excellence. We leverage our expertise as well as large project execution experience for the benefit of our clients in areas such as Enterprise Mobility, Next- Generation Messaging Platforms, Big Data / Enterprise Analytics, Cloud Enablement, SoA, Optics, Switching & Routing and platform based Tech Support Services.

 

Infinite has been recognized by NASSCOM amongst the Top 20 IT Players in India, by Forbes as Asia’s 200 Best-Under-a-Billion companies and appeared in the Top 5 Employers of Choice in the DQ-IDC survey. Our peers and various industry bodies have recognized us for our Mobility Platform, which includes being runners-up at Mobile Merits Awards – 2012, finalist in the CTIA Emerging Technology Awards – 2012 and a finalist in Hot Companies & Technology Award – 2012.