Mar 3, 2012
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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 01, 2012
Main Street Broadband and Decatur County, Georgia are celebrating the second anniversary of their innovative partnership to provide broadband access to rural areas of the County. Launched at the end of February 2010, this public-private partnership has made Decatur County one of the most connected rural counties in Georgia, with the ultimate goal of making affordable broadband Internet access available throughout the County, which has 10,000 households spread over 600 square miles.
Situated in the southwestern corner of Georgia, along the banks of the Flint River and Lake Seminole, this picturesque County is a center of agricultural activity in the region. The very rural nature of the County had made it difficult for many residents living outside the County seat of Bainbridge to have high-speed Internet access. The partnership with Main Street Broadband has allowed the County to use special-purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) revenues to construct a wireless broadband network that reaches some of the most remote areas of the county. In combination with Main Streets own infrastructure in Bainbridge, the combined network of ten WiMax sites is now serving approximately 1100 households and small businesses in the County. Main Street is the exclusive operator of the Countys network.
It has been a privilege for us to work with Decatur County to help solve their broadband connectivity needs, said Mike Mies, Co-Founder and CEO of Main Street Broadband. We created our company to bring affordable broadband services to underserved areas in the Southeast. We are currently working with the County to expand the network to cover even more households. We salute the County commissioners and voters for having had the strategic vision to approve a telecom SPLOST to meet the needs of the Countys rural residents.
The use of County SPLOST revenues, as well as tower infrastructure owned by the County and the cities of Bainbridge, Attapulgus and Climax, makes it commercially feasible to serve very rural areas of the County. Demand for Internet connectivity in these areas has led Main Street to recently make significant upgrades to the capacity of the network.
The Decatur County network is integrated with Main Street Broadbands other network infrastructure in Southwest Georgia. Main Street currently provides service to the cities of Blakely, Colquitt and Donalsonville and other rural areas of Early, Miller and Seminole Counties. In order to provide effective redundancy, the Decatur County network has also recently been integrated with Main Streets network in Northwest Florida.
ABOUT MAIN STREET BROADBAND Main Street Broadband LLC is a privately held 4G wireless broadband service provider headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Together with its subsidiary, Broadband South LLC, Main Street is committed to bringing affordable 4G technology and digital phone service to the un-served and under served markets in the southeast US. Main Street Broadband utilizes the latest in wireless broadband technology for both residential and business services to develop additional economic opportunities in the communities and advance the quality of life for its residents. To learn more about Main Street Broadband, visit http://www.mainstreetbb.com.
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Feb 26, 2012
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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) February 23, 2012
VectorLearning, comprised of design and construction eLearning leader RedVector and Care2Learn, the definitive online continuing education provider for the post-acute care industry, takes its core values seriously. Two of thoseIntegrity and Teamworkwere in abundance on February 9, when nearly half of the companys team members showed up to volunteer their time and positive energy at a Habitat for Humanity build in Tampa.
This will mark the sixth consecutive year VectorLearning has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit volunteer-driven cooperative dedicated to providing safe, decent and affordable shelter for individuals and families in need.
I am so proud of this company and the overwhelming dedication of our team members to their local community, says VectorLearning CEO Tom Wallace. Seeing them give their all at the office every day, and then volunteering their time and energy at events like this, its just such a positive message, and thats what VectorLearning is all aboutworking hard, giving back, and making a positive impact.
The corporate culture of VectorLearning is deeply rooted in its commitment to giving back to the community, and its philanthropic history has included actively supporting organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Susan G. Komen, and Metropolitan Ministries.
About VectorLearning
VectorLearning sets the standard for excellence in online continuing education and training for licensed and certified professionals in the engineering, architectural, construction (AEC) and post-acute healthcare industries. With an online library exceeding 1,400 courses authored by more than 200 subject matter experts and spanning all 50 states, VectorLearning serves more than 300,000 working professionals. The recipient of numerous community honors and industry awards, VectorLearning was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For further information call 1-866-546-1212 or visit http://www.VectorLearning.com.
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Feb 11, 2012
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Hatfield, PA (PRWEB) February 09, 2012
KNEX Brands, the US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, is pleased to introduce five new additions to its KNEX Classics line of building sets. The line, created in response to fan requests, features all classic Made in the USA KNEX rods and connectors which were first introduced in 1992.
KNEX Classics Strike Force Bomber Building Set
Kids will have a blast building and then playing with – a bomber with bomb bay doors that open! The Strike Force Bomber Set Building Set includes 137 pieces, including 129 classic KNEX pieces made in the USA. Set includes ideas for two alternate builds and is perfect for builders ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $ 12.99. Available spring 2012.
KNEX Classics Rally Sport Racer Building Set
Ready? Set? Build! Youngsters will enjoy building–and then racing – the new rally sport racer! The set is Made in the USA and includes 113 classic KNEX pieces plus ideas for 2 alternate builds. Perfect for builders ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $ 12.99. Available spring 2012.
KNEX Classics Transport Chopper Building Set
Have fun building, and then flying, the new Transport Chopper! Set includes a motor for spinning propellers and 342 pieces, including 341 classic KNEX pieces made in the USA. Ideas for 2 alternate builds also included. Combine with the KNEX Classics 4 Wheel Drive Truck to build a race car with working pistons and tail lights! Ideal for builders ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $ 24.99. Available fall 2012.
KNEX Classics 4 Wheel Drive Truck Building Set
Build and then drive the 4 wheel truck that features motion-activated lights and all wheel steering! Set includes 313 parts including 312 classic KNEX pieces made in the USA. Ideas for two alternate builds also included. Combine with the KNEX Classics Transport Chopper to build a race car with working pistons and tail lights! Ideal for builders ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $ 24.99. Available fall 2012.
KNEX Classics 50 Model Building Set
Classic KNEX pieces mean big building fun! Kids can let their imaginations run with this set loaded with 700 pieces. The KNEX Classics 50 Model Building Set is Made in the USA and includes ideas to build 50 models from a Hot Air Balloon, to a Sand Castle to a Lighthouse and more! Or kids can create their own one of a kind models! Perfect for ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $ 34.99. Available fall 2012.
About KNEX Brands
Founded in 1992, KNEX Brands, the worlds most innovative construction toy company, was established to make and sell what has become one of the worlds leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, KNEX is Americas building toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, and encourages youngsters to imagine, build and play. For more information, please visit http://www.knex.com.
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Dec 9, 2011
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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 08, 2011
Bilbro Inc., a San Diego-based construction consulting practice founded by Rob Bilbro, has celebrated its first anniversary focusing on two unique industry niches: healthcare facilities project management and surety claims.
Rob Bilbro has a worked in the San Diego construction industry for over 30 years, and Bilbro Inc. represents his third successful start-up. In Fall 2010, Bilbro sold his 13-year-old contracting company, Bilbro Construction Company, which provided shell construction and tenant improvement services for a variety of facility types, including healthcare and labs, private schools, commercial office, industrial, retail and banking.
In 2009, Bilbro Construction made its foray into military work and was awarded a Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest firm fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) multiple award construction (MACC) contract for new construction and renovation of general building construction. It was one of eight contractors selected from 46 firms that competed for the $ 750 million design-build MACC contract. With the devastating impact of the national economy on the local building industry, the award of this Navy contract provided tremendous value for the firm when Rob made the decision to sell.
Prior to forming Bilbro Construction, Rob was principal with Bilbro & Giffin, a construction program management consulting firm in San Diego, for eight years, where he helped manage a number of high-profile local projects including terminal renovations for Lindbergh Field, a biomedical research facility for Gemini Science, Inc, a division of Kirin Brewery Ltd; and a 156,000-square-fot manufacturing facility for Hydranautics.
Now, under the banner of Bilbro Inc., Rob is applying his extensive industry experience as a consultant in two primary focus areas. The first is healthcare work, particularly issues related to the impacts of California Senate Bill 1953, which requires all hospitals be structurally upgraded to Structural Performance Category (SPC) 2 standards. Drawing from his contracting experience working with UCSD Medical Centers, Rady Childrens Hospital, ScrippsHealth and Palomar Pomerado Hospital, Rob is able to provide clients with a unique insight into the complexities of this specialized work.
In June, Bilbro Inc. was put under contract by Sharp HealthCare as project manager for its two-year seismic retrofit project at Sharp Memorial Hospital in Serra Mesa, which will upgrade structural components for the South Tower (built in 1952) and Central Tower (built in 1972) to meet SB1953 standards.
Robs second focus area is that of a construction consultant to the surety industry. After three challenging economic years, eroding balance sheets and profit margins are exposing distress in construction contractors. As contractors find themselves in default, Robs role is to provide construction management expertise to the surety firms in the workout agreement to ensure the successful completion of their projects. He is a member of the Surety Association of San Diego and participated in the annual Western States Surety Conference in Seattle.
In the past year, Bilbro Inc. has also provided construction project management for Amos Investment Company, LP, which included a 7,500-square-foot medical office clinic in the Nestor area of South San Diego, and renovations to a Sensitive Compartmentalized Information Facility (SCIF) at the U.S. Navys Fleet Intelligence Training Center Pacific and HVAC modifications at Naval Base San Diego for Maritime Solutions, LLC.
As Rob celebrates his one-year milestone with Bilbro Inc., he has also just been named chair of the Industry Advisory Board for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, his alma mater. The mission of the advisory board is to assist the department in maintaining the excellence of the civil and environmental education programs and to encourage the department to continue its commitment to providing students with hands-on engineering education.
More information can be found at http://www.bilbro.com or by calling (619) 398-0242.
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