Press Releases For PA - Harrisburg-Carlisle (US)

Sean Quinlan Runs for 87th House Seat in the Pennsylvania Legislature on Gun Violence Platform

Poised to make change come election day on November 6th, one Pennsylvania resident has drawn a formidable line in the sand. As an attorney having prosecuted for the York County District Attorney's Office in their Crimes Against Children Unit, the husband and father of two is incensed by the apathy of lawmakers all too uninterested in keeping their constituents safe. With the vigor of a man on a mission, Quinlan calls for greater common-sense gun legislation. First on the list is enacting the Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws which encourage safe storage of firearms by imposing liability on adults who allow children to have unsupervised access to guns. At present, Pennsylvania has no such law. He says it's time to "#Flipthe87th."

Trailer Superstore Now Offering Full Range of High Quality, Multi-Purpose CargoPro Trailers for Sale

The Trailer Superstore has teamed up with CargoPro Trailers, and now offers a huge collection of ATV and utility trailers for sale from this well known, high quality and respected brand. CargoPro Trailers are yet another addition to the ever-growing lineup at TrailerSuperstore.com, where perhaps the only thing better than the selection is the spectacular savings and hot deals available on many of the best new and used trailers they have available.

Laura Krout of Millerstown, PA Partners With Clean Green Nation

Clean Green Nation, a company that provides renewable energy equipment and energy efficient products to consumers, has formed a partnership with Laura Krout, a green professional based in Millerstown, Pennsylvania.

Business Bank Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Online Fraud Prevention Training

Business Bank has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver First Line of Defense ~ Fraud Detection and Loss Prevention Challenge, an online interactive experiential exercise for banks and credit unions that helps keep their staff sharp, focused and alert to the latest scams.

Business Bank Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Teller Training

Business Bank has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in financial institution training, to train its staff with TellerSolutionOnline.

First Citizens Bank and TRC Interactive Win Gold

TRC Interactive’s multiple award-winning TellerSolutionOnline and TRC Interactive’s design transaction simulations are at the core of the 2011 Brandon Hall Award, Best Results of a Learning Program which was awarded to First Citizens Bank and TRC Interactive. Using TRC Interactive’s architecture, consulting, as well as TellerSolutionOnline’s extensive eLearning modules, the Teller Essentials Program was developed for First Citizens Bank. Participants are assigned to a First Citizens Coach who provides direction and mentoring. Then, working in the branch, Tellers participate in TRC Interactive’s customized TellerSolution Online, as well as the uniquely customized interactive transaction training simulation.

Embarrass Vermillion Federal Credit Union Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Online Training

Embarrass Vermillion Federal Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver online instruction through CreditUnionTrainingOnline for its credit union-wide training needs.

Desertview Federal Credit Union Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Teller Training

Desertview Federal Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in financial institution training, to train its staff with TellerSolutionOnline.

LG & W Federal Credit Union Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Online Training

LG & W Federal Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver online instruction through CreditUnionTrainingOnline® for its credit union-wide training needs.

CarePoint Federal Credit Union Chooses TRC Interactive to Deliver Online Training

CarePoint Federal Credit Union has selected TRC Interactive, Inc., the nation’s leader in interactive financial institution training, to deliver online instruction through CreditUnionTrainingOnline® for its credit union-wide training needs. CarePoint Federal Credit Union will have full use of Training Central™, the training program’s Learning Management System.

Unisys Joins Harrisburg University’s Government Technology Institute As Founding Member

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has announced that Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), a worldwide information technology company headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, has become a Founding Member of the new Government Technology Institute (GTI) on the university’s campus.

ISM Construction - When First Time Customers Become Loyal Patrons

Buyers continue to be the lifestyle blood of any organization, and only when an business can declare to have turned 1st time clientele into loyal patrons can it take into account by itself to be truly productive. This not only secures the long term achievement of the business, but also offers a distinct indication of its capability to keep a higher top quality of workmanship, consumer treatment and consideration to even the most small of specifics. ISM Construction is a brand whose staff delight on their own on their capacity to turn one time customers into repeat enterprise, and carry on the process of evolving houses to fit their owners vision.

HU to Shutdown Social Media Access September 21 to September 28

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, beginning 8 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, will block access over its network to several popular social media sites including, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Harrisburg University to Offer New Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) Program

Beginning October 2011, a new certification program for government Chief Information Officers (CIOs) will be offered at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology to specifically address the unique challenges of public sector IT executive leadership. By joining forces with the national Consortium for State and Local Government Technology Leadership Development, the Government Technology Institute (GTI) at Harrisburg University will offer the Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO™) program.

Gaming and Tech Entrepreneurs Sought for "Pitch Bootcamp" at Harrisburg University

Coming up with an idea for a cool new tech company is one thing. Getting investors to believe in your idea enough to give you money toward it is another thing entirely.

Commentary: It Takes More Than Genius Entrepreneurs to Drive Nation’s Economy

Peter Thiel – founder of the New York-based hedge fund Clarium Capital, co-founder of PayPal, and an early investor in Facebook – has established a foundation to give 20 $100,000 grants to teenagers who would drop out of high school and pursue an ambition of becoming world visionary entrepreneurs.

Borders Rewards Cards Wanted by Non-Sport Update Magazine

Now that Borders bookstores are closing, here is a clever way to put your outdated Borders Rewards card to work. Send in your card (or a photocopy of the card back) to Non-Sport Update magazine for a half-priced subscription.

Sign Up Today for the Free 2011 Social Media Summit at HU

Social media is a fact of life for millions of people, so the real question is not whether we connect, but where and in what ways we should connect to benefit from online networking’s pluses and avoid its minuses. The proliferation of social media is changing us, raising questions for lawmakers, policy makers, educators, business leaders, governments and parents alike. Explore the impact of sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Google+ during the free 2011 Social Media Summit, set for Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in PA.

Orthopaedic Surgeons Hail Passage of Fair Share Act

The Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (POS) today hailed passage of House Bill 1, legislation that eliminates joint and several liability for any defendant found to be less than 60 percent liable for causing an injury. The bill passed the House of Representatives on a 112-88 vote.

HU Project Leadership Forum to Explore the Art of Leading Projects Through Change

With fewer resources going into projects and greater outcomes being expected of them, something about the project management formula has to change.

Case Studies at LEEF Will Explore How Games Change the Nature of Learning and Work

LEEF is an interactive professional development event that explores the use of games, simulations and virtual worlds for learning.

Harrisburg University Virtusphere Can Take Users Almost Anywhere

At first glance it may look like a giant hamster ball, but it is really an amazing new tool for exploring virtual environments.

Mobile App Development and Web Technology Focus of BarCamp Harrisburg

BarCamp Harrisburg 3, an ad-hoc ‘unconference’ focused on web technology and mobile application development, is coming to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology on April 9, 2011.

Drexel University's School of Education and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Announce Teacher Certification in Secondary Education

Drexel University’s School of Education and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology proudly announce a new teacher certification program for individuals who have earned their undergraduate degree and now have an interest in teaching at the middle or high school levels.

National Latino Leader to Give Commencement Address to HU’s Class of 2011

The Honorable Pedro A. Cortés, the first confirmed Latino Cabinet member and the longest serving Secretary of State in Pennsylvania history, has been selected to give the Commencement Address this year at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania.

Free Project Management Professional Development Event to Feature Deputy Secretary George White

George White, Deputy Secretary for Information Technology for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will provide the opening remarks at PM Partners

Panelists to Offer Insights on Establishing a Career in Video Games During Free Event

Game designers, producers, programmers and technical directors will be among the panelists at the "Establishing a Career in Video Games"