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State, Prince George’s County Agree on Limited Hospital Authority Plan “This agreement will allow a hospital authority to conduct an open and transparent process to secure the long-term fiscal health of the hospital system and give the residents of Prince George’s County a state-of-the-art hospital system that they can depend on and deserve,” O’Malley said. The plan calls for creation of a seven-member board that will conduct an open, competitive bidding process for the purpose of selling the health care system to a new owner capable of providing high quality, community-oriented health and hospital services to Prince George’s County residents. Three of the board members would be appointed by the Governor, three would be appointed by Prince George’s County government and one member would be appointed by the Prince George’s County Senate delegation. All members would serve for a one-year term. The plan directs the state and county to reach agreement within 60 days on the aggregate amount of public funding they will commit jointly to the health care system if the bidding process results in the transfer of the system to a new owner, and also specifies the percentage of the total financial commitment for which the state and county will be responsible. The board would issue a request for proposal to consider a new owner’s plan, and the bidding process would be completed in time to present the proposed agreement to the governor, the county executive, the county council and the General Assembly prior to the 2009 legislative session.
From the design and fabrication of custom exhibits to the management of events around the world, retail fixture design to marketing communications, DisplayWorks has been delivering solutions for more than 25 years. With offices in Irvine and San Francisco, Calif., and Portland, Ore., the company markets its services to the trade show and retail fixture industries. Marketcraft, located in Tempe, Ariz., creates environments for real estate sales and discovery centers, museums, restaurants, clubhouses, recreational facilities and upscale resorts. The company recently won three awards at the International Builders Show of the National Association of Home Builders for its work at South Lake Union in Seattle, Wash., and Mirabay in Tampa, Fla. JPBE initially announced the agreement on Dec. 31, 2007. “We’re particularly excited to integrate these two businesses,” said Jim Bolduc, JPBE vice president, “with our existing business investments in this space to further extend the power of our collective fabrication, design and creative services.”
Parsons expects to occupy the new facility, the former Mercedes Benz building, in October 2008. It is hoped that the move will help facilitate the addition of from 150 to 200 new jobs. The new location includes a five-acre lot that could accommodate the growth. Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development provided assistance to Parsons for this relocation and expansion, which will bring approximately 200 existing jobs to the community. “We were careful to select a location where we could consolidate our local operations, improve efficiencies and enhance the environment where our employees work,” said Mike Lane, CEO of the company, which is 100% employee owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Parsons is both the largest 100% employee-owned business products distributor and the largest independent fine paper distributor in the United States. It has warehouse distribution facilities, sales offices and retail stores in five eastern seaboard states.
Keith Grossman, managing director of TPG Biotech, said, “We are excited about the prospects for SSI. [Obstructive sleep apnea] is one of the most serious and under-diagnosed medical problems in our country, and the current approach of overnight sleep center studies is both costly and limited in its capacity to serve large numbers of patients.” “The company’s proprietary OSA detection technology and unique home service delivery model, combined with existing strong support from private insurers and now Medicare, uniquely position SSI for an aggressive nationwide launch over the coming months and years,” said Grossman. With only 15% to 20% of the estimated 40 million OSA patients in the U.S. identified or diagnosed, the OSA diagnostic testing market is projected to exceed $3 billion in 2008 and is expected to grow 20% to 30% annually for the next five years. Last December, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a draft National Coverage Decision approving reimbursement for in-home diagnostic testing services for OSA patients.
The executive also explained the next steps the county is taking to meet the goals set forth in the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which he signed in February 2007, and took the opportunity to discuss the progress Howard County has made in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy, and what he hopes to achieve this year.
Day Financial Group Inc. is an 11-year-old company that provides financial consulting, investment advice and related products to individuals. The company is run by President John Day and his wife, Marlene Day, who serves as operations manager. In May, the company will move to 7230 Lee DeForest Drive in Columbia.
“In the face of rising energy costs, SB1 provided Maryland consumers with much-needed relief,” said Gansler. “Despite receiving healthy and growing profits over the last several years, Constellation wants to boost its bottom line at the expense of hard-working Marylanders. We are asking the Baltimore City Circuit Court to confirm that the protections built into SB1 are lawful and cannot be ignored by Constellation.”
Grace has increased its investment in research and development by 61% since 2000 and introduced a variety of new and next generation refinery catalysts that help maximize the yield and efficiency of resid feedstocks. Customer demand for these catalysts, sold under the Midas and Genesis fluid cracking and ULS-1 hydroprocessing catalysts product portfolios, is now driving the need for manufacturing expansion.
MLB on TBS begins its new six-year package that runs through 2013 and will feature a Sunday afternoon Game of the Week for the entire season. “After three decades of airing Atlanta Braves’ baseball, TBS seeks to educate audiences on where and when they can now find games that feature teams not customarily associated with the [channel],” said John Maroon, president of Maroon PR.
PCS, based in Montrose, Colo., generated approximately $4.5 million of revenue in 2007 and has a reputation for assisting its customers in optimizing plant performance and resource usage and reducing overall operating costs. The purchase price consists of $1.0 million paid at closing out of GP’s cash on hand and $1.0 million of guaranteed future payments. The acquisition of PCS is a part of GP’s global strategy to strengthen and expand service offerings to clients in the process and energy sector, markets served by GP for over 30 years.
“As JetBlue continues to expand operations, we need a comprehensive and scalable solution that can address security within our data centers and at each of our airport locations,” said Justin Searle, information security analyst at JetBlue. “The Sourcefire 3D System provides us with the visibility we need to secure our critical systems.”
A wide range of employers will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities, accept applications and schedule interviews. Participants can bring their résumés for expert review by HCC career counselors and access the HCC Jobs On-Line web-based database for additional local job postings. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, including a list of participating employers that have registered, call 410-772-4840 or visit www.howardcc.edu/career.
Nominations forms can also be downloaded at www.bwn-hoco.org. The award will be presented at the organization’s May meeting, along with scholarships for lifelong learners. The deadline to make nominations is April 11.
Representatives from more than 35 local and statewide employers will be present, including BAE Systems, CNN, Motorola, NSA, Northrop Grumman, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security and ADNET Systems. Visit www.capitol-college.edu for directions to campus. For more information on this and other career services events, contact the Office of Career Services at 301-369-2555 and careers@capitol-college.edu.
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