Imperial Valley News Center
MEP Opens Competition to Fund Manufacturing Centers
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- Written by Jennifer Huergo
Washington, DC - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today opened a competition to award new cooperative funding agreements for its Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) centers in 12 states and Puerto Rico. The competition continues a multiyear effort to update the program’s funding structure to better match manufacturing industry needs with resources in MEP's nationwide network. The MEP centers help small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers create and retain jobs, increase profits and save time and money.
Energy Department Investment Drives Clean Energy Innovation at Federal Facilities
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $2.85 million in funding for four projects that will advance the development of renewable energy technologies at facilities across the federal government. As the nation's largest single user of energy, the federal government is leading by example and these projects will reduce carbon emissions, while strengthening America's economic, energy, and environmental security.
FTC Brings Enforcement Action Against DeVry University
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against the operators of DeVry University, alleging that DeVry’s advertisements deceived consumers about the likelihood that students would find jobs in their fields of study, and would earn more than those graduating with bachelor's degrees from other colleges or universities.
Ag statistics for 2014 show trends for farm sales, exports
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Sacramento, California - In 2014, the most recent year for which a full crop-year report is available, California’s 76,400 farms and ranches received approximately $54 billion for their output. This represents an increase of 5.1 percent over 2013. California is the leading US state in cash farm receipts with combined commodities representing nearly 13 percent of the US total.
Youth Summit
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- Written by Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter
El Centro, California - Saturday, February 13, the Imperial County Probation Department and the Imperial County Juvenile Justice Commission will host the 6th Annual Youth Summit in El Centro. The event will run from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Corfman Auditorium located at McCabe School.
Deputy Secretary Blinken's to Travel to California
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Washington, DC - Deputy Secretary Blinken will travel to California from January 28-29 to meet with technology industry leaders for discussions on future trends and our joint efforts to better infuse an understanding of technology and innovation trends into our policymaking.
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