District of Columbia Manufacturing News (United States)

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announced today that Peter A. Cross, a commercial litigator with more than 35 years of experience, has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office.

New for 2011: 90-minute Saturday introductory tutorials on emerging topics

Research Measures U.S. Manufacturers’ Ability to Remain Competitive

Senator Frank Lautenberg’s (D-NJ) recently released his TSCA bill, Safe Chemicals Act of 2011. The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) issued a statement in response.

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) is partnering with Clean Production Action (CPA) to present a Green Screen for Safer Chemicals training.

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) along with its partners is bringing the National Environmental Sustainability Summit (NESS) to Detroit, Michigan. A gathering of leading environmental professionals in the area of sustainability.

The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) – the voice for the household and institutional products industries – will host its annual Mid-Year Meeting on May 3-6, 2011 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.

IAS Group today announced a new service to trade associations and ad hoc coalitions. Called IAS Virtual Advocacy℠, the service is intended to enable smaller business entities to participate effectively in the policy-making process in Washington.

Washington, DC based small business owner Shonika Proctor is launching the first mixed use Entrepreneur and Innovation Campus in Latin America with her Santiago, Chile based business partners Matias Gonzalez, Felipe Gonzalez and Rodrigo Bello.

The 2010 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) awards presented by the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) celebrates the successes of innovators in the areas of pollution prevention and sustainability.

US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) will lead a delegation of industry leaders, business owners and corporate executives on its 2010 Asia Trade Mission to Taipei, Chongqing, Shanghai and Beijing, September 12 - 22

North Carolina Foam Manufacturing Company Selected for Long Record of Work on Shuttle's External Tank Program.

The Global Fund for Children (GFC) and GoodWeave have launched a strategic partnership aimed to combat exploitative child labor practices in India’s handmade carpet industry.

AMECA has released the July 2010 AMECA List of Acceptable Plastics for Optical Lenses and Reflex Reflectors Used on Motor Vehicles at www.ameca.org. This is the only list of materials and coatings that passed outdoor testing according to FMVSS 108

Successful Corporate contractors will share their secrets and experiences at “How We Built a $120 Million Business Through Corporate Contracting ” on May 26 at 8:30 a.m – 10:00 a.m., Diplomat Room, Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

USPAACC presents largest national Asian American business conference in the United States to provide small and minority businesses valuable access, strategic tools, and proven solutions to succeed in today's challenging marketplace

New Free Government Grants Site Offers Free Grant Applications And Assistance

Infor joins the ENERGY STAR Service and Product Provider partnership to help customers improve the energy efficiency of their facilities and operations through Infor EAM Asset Sustainability Edition.

Launching on November 1st in Asia, 350 pairs of the Grand High Ladner will only be available in K-Swiss concept stores in Seoul, Taipei, Tokyo and a handful of selected shops in the US.

GAMUT Systems launches newly engineered adjustable tilt & swivel metal stand for payment terminal devices compatible with products from Hand Held Products, Ingenico, Hypercom, Verifone, Symbol and TOPAZ companies.

Uniform Display, Inc. launches a brand new product called “The Uniform Display Case” designed for US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Police and Fire Department personnel to display their uniform awards and decorations.