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4 Oct 2011 NCS Membership Night a huge success!

Posted on October 7, 2011 in President's Corner,

NCS held another semi-annual Membership Night on Tuesday, 4 Oct 2011 at Stoneybrook East Golf Club.  The event drew more than 140 Members and invited guests from team Orlando and the local community. To view the President/Executive Director’s Update to the Membership, click on the attached PPT Brief. Also included are a few photos from the evening.

Former National Security Advisor, Gen James L. Jones, USMC (Ret) to address Veterans and the Public on National Security in Our Time

Posted on October 7, 2011 in General News,

ORLANDO, Fla. – (October 6, 2011) James L. Jones, General, USMC (Ret.), will discuss National Security in Our Time in an address to Central Florida Veterans and the public on Thursday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion State Headquarters, 1912A Lee Road in Orlando.  General Jones is speaking at the invitation of […]

Heartwood, Inc. wins Gold Medal at 2011 Serious Play Conference

Posted on October 4, 2011 in General News,

The 2011 International Serious Play Awards, which aims to recognize outstanding corporate, military, healthcare and learning titles, has recognized 20 serious games. The medal winners were revealed at the Serious Play Conference, held August 23-25 at Redmond, WA’s DigiPen Institute of Technology. Read more, click here.

First Annual Fairways for Warriors Golf Tournament to Benefit Wounded Warriors

Posted on September 27, 2011 in General News,

Wounded Warriors will benefit from a golf tournament scheduled for Veterans Day, 11 Nov 2011 at Eagle Creek Golf Club.  For additional details and registration information click on the attached PDF file. 

Former President Clinton mentions Orlando's Computer Simulation Industry again on the MSNBC Morning Joe Program

Posted on September 22, 2011 in General News,

Once you go to the link below, click on the picture of President Clinton. Go forward in the interview to 5 minutes and 30 seconds (5:30) and you will hear his remarks about Orlando’s Computer Simulation Industry, Disney, UCF and what he refers to as Prosperity Centers.  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036789/ns/msnbc_tv-morning_joe/#44624731

Creative Technologies, Inc., and US Army STTC deliver ground-breaking technology

Posted on September 19, 2011 in General News,

Hollywood, Calif., and Orlando, Fla. Sept. 19, 2011 The U.S. Army Research Lab’s SFC Paul Ray Smith, Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC), in Orlando, Fla. delivered some ground-breaking technology to Fort Sill, Oklahoma’s newly dedicated SFC Jared C. Monti Hall Mission Simulation Center last month.  The center in OK was named for Medal of […]

August 2011 Jobs Report & Economic Analysis courtesy of Adecco Engineering & Technical

Posted on September 19, 2011 in General News,

To review the August 2011 Jobs Report & Economic Analysis courtesy of Adecco Engineering & Technical, click on the attached file:

Former President Clinton mentions Orlando based Computer Simulation as an Economic bright spot on Sunday's Meet the Press program

Posted on September 18, 2011 in General News,

While appearing on Meet the Press with David Gregory, former President Bill Clinton cited two current bright spots in the economy, Silicon Valley and “the computer simulation boom in Orlando”.  Nice to have national attention!.  To listen to his comments click on the following link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/44568029#44568029  The comments are at about the 2 minute mark on the video.

NCS President/Executive Director is one of OBJ's 2011 Most Influential Men Nominees

Posted on September 16, 2011 in President's Corner,

To read the article and see the list of nominees, click on the following link: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2011/09/15/objs-2011-most-influential-men-nominees.html?ed=2011-09-15&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pub

Save the Date–TechNet-Orlando 2012, January 18-20, 2012

Posted on September 15, 2011 in General News,

SAVE THE DATE Orlando’s AFCEA Citrus Chapter and AUSA Sunshine Chapter Present TechNet – Orlando 2012 January 18-20, 2012 Radisson University Hotel Orlando, Florida “Meeting the Warfighters’ Full Spectrum Operations Challenge” The Orlando Chapters of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) are sponsoring the […]

Florida 2011 TechXpo to be held in Melbourne on 11 Oct 2011

Posted on September 14, 2011 in General News,

For TechXpo details click on the attached PDF files.

Delta Sky Magazine features Orlando in the September 2011 Edition

Posted on September 14, 2011 in General News,

Team Orlando is mentioned on page 4! http://www.orlandoedc.com/News/2011/09/airline_magazine_dubs_orlando.php

Section-by-section analysis of the President's proposed American Jobs Act courtesy of Martinez & Associates, CPAs

Posted on September 14, 2011 in General News,

The details of the American Jobs Act were released by the White House yesterday.  Pay special attention to pages 37 through 41 which delineates the new taxes or deduction limitations being suggested.

SAVE THE DATE- NAWCTSD / CFL-NDIA IPT

Posted on September 13, 2011 in General News,

What: NAWCTSD / CFL-NDIA IPT When: Wednesday September 28, 2011 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 Location: Technology Point II, Bishop CR 126, 3051 Technology Parkway Orlando, FL 32826 Parking:  Attendees driving should park in the large parking lot on the corner of Science & Technology. Background: The Central Florida Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association […]

NCS steps forward to plan and organize fundraiser golf tournament on the margins of the ITEA Annual National Symposium

Posted on September 13, 2011 in General News,

12 Sep 2011 To relieve some of the planning pressure on the local Chapter of ITEA, NCS in the spirit of partnership, stepped forward to organize and execute a fundraiser golf tournament at Metro West on the margins of the ITEA Annual National Symposium being held from 12-15 Sep 2011 at The Doubletree at Universal.  The […]

NCS hosts successful STEM workshop for Orange and Seminole County High School Teachers

Posted on September 11, 2011 in General News,

NCS HOSTS M&S WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS On  8 September 2011, NCS hosted a “ground-breaking” workshop for thirty science and mathematics teachers from Orange and Seminole Counties.  The workshop was the product of the NCS Education and Workforce Development Committee, chaired by Hank Okraski,  and was carefully planned for the past several months.  It […]

Orlando Bourbon, Beer N' Bites Fest in Baldwin Park on 24 Sep 2011 to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Posted on September 9, 2011 in General News,

For additional information click on the attached PDF or go to www.OB3Fest.com.  In addition the Navy League of Central Florida will host a booth to raise funds for The Lone Sailor Naval Memorial planned to recognize all of the Naval Recruits who passed through the former Naval Training Facility that is now Baldwin Park.    

Potential Tax Law changes included in President Obama's Jobs Speech to Congress on 8 Sep 2011 courtesy of Martinez & Associates, CPAs

Posted on September 9, 2011 in General News,

To learn more about tax law changes that were included in the President’s jobs speech to Congress on 8 Sep 2011, click on the attached file courtesy of Martinez & Associates, CPAs

Jobs report for the month of July 2011 courtesy of Adecco Engineering & Technical

Posted on September 8, 2011 in General News,

For specific statistics on job creation by sector during the month of July, click on the attached PDF file: