MEDIA CONTACTS
Ryan Patmintra (Kyl) 202-224-2206
Brian Rogers (McCain) 202-224-7130
Tate Zeigler (L. Graham) 202-224-5972
Megan Mitchell (Cornyn) 202-224-0704
Jeff Grappone (Ayotte) 202-224-3324
Alex Conant (Rubio) 202-224-3041
U.S. SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO REPLACE FY2013 SEQUESTRATION CUTS
Replaces cuts with freeze on Members of Congress and other federal employees' pay, federal attrition
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A leading group of U.S. senators took the first step today to protect national security by unveiling legislation to replace the draconian defense cuts scheduled to take effect in 2013 with more responsible reductions in federal spending.
The National Center for Simulation (NCS) and the British American Chamber of Commerce (BACC) are teaming with SAIC to host members from the UK Trade & Investment Office out of Miami. Come join us as we tell our guests about the power of the MS&T cluster in Central Florida and explore potential business development opportunitities with our closest ally!
When: Thursday, 23 Feb 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: SAIC, 12901 Science Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
Cost: $10 for NCS & BACC Members. $20 for non-Members and at the door.
The Central Florida Navy League
Proudly invites you to participate in our 3nd Annual Charity 5K Event
This year sponsoring the
Building Homes for Heroes and Lone Sailor Memorial Project
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lake Baldwin
2380 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando, FL 32814
For additional details click on the attached brochure:
Continuous Expansion Drives the Need for New Office Space
Orlando, FL (January 27, 2012) - The DiSTI Corporation, a software development and simulation training company based in Orlando, FL, announces another year of growth and expansion for the company. In 2011, DiSTI increased its employee base by 24% compared to 2010 staffing levels, and an astounding 97% when compared to 2009 levels. Accompanying the growth in staff, DiSTI’s worldwide software product sales grew 11% and engineering services grew 10%. To accommodate this growth, DiSTI has relocated to a new 10,500 square foot facility on Corporate Boulevard near the University of Central Florida. The new facility represents a 46% increase in floor space for the expansion and future growth plans over the next three years.
The Florida League of Defense Contractors Presents
Florida Defense Contractor Day 2012 at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida.
February 14, 2012
With Special Guest Luncheon Speaker Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll
“I look forward to addressing the 2012 defense contractor's day at the Capitol. As veterans, both Governor Scott and I are strong advocates for the most robust and advanced national defense possible. Florida's defense contractors provide our military, space industry and our allies with the tools to improve technology, increase efficiencies, win conflicts and avoid future conflicts while also providing thousands of quality, high-tech jobs for Floridians.” -- Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll.
INCOSE Space Coast & ITEA-CF to host Joint Meeting Thursday, February 2, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
If you use or are interested in Android technology, you may want to participate in the event described in the attached flyer that is being supported by the UCF Business Incubator in the Central Florida Research Park. You do not have to be a member of either INCOSE or ITEA to attend. You can attend in person or via the web.
Android – A Dive Into an Open Source Operating System for the Mobile Device User
Mr. David Gewirtz will talk about mobile security architecture, emerging privacy and security concerns of Android mobile devices and the security and safety considerations for activities such as tethering, using Wi-Fi hotspots, third-party applications, Bluetooth, emailing files, and connectivity. Presenter: David Gewirtz U.S. Policy Advisor & Computer Scientist.
Lake Nona's Medical City promises to have a huge economic impact on Orlando/Central Florida. When linked with the Modeling, Simulation & Training Industry cluster in Central Florida there is every reason to think our area could drive the future of Medical Simulation. Come join NCS for an update on the continuing development and growth of the Medical City. Dr. Thad Seymour, Vice President, Life Sciences at Lake Nona will update participants on where current construction/development stands and what we can expect in the future. Online registration @ http://www.simulationinformation.com/events/lake-nona-medical-city-update-dr-thad-seymour
