NYC DDC Commissioner Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, Leads DBIA National Board of Directors for 2025

NYC DDC Commissioner Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA (left), takes the gavel from 2023 DBIA Board Chair Dana Pomeroy, AIA, LEED AP, DBIA, to symbolize the start of his term as 2024 Board Chair. (Dallas, Nov. 8, 2024)

DBIA is shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

New Board leadership and two new Board members poised to advance 2025 – 2027 Strategic Goals

At NYC DDC, we’ve seen how design-build transforms projects through teamwork and efficiency in all five boroughs, and I’m honored to lead DBIA and look forward to championing Design-Build Done Right®.”

— Thomas. J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) proudly announces Thomas. J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), as Chair of its 2025 National Board of Directors. Foley, a long-time champion of design-build who has

Announcing the 2025 I-ATP Conference: Building India’s Future Together: Driving Education and Workforce Excellence

Register for the I-ATP 2025 Conference

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India ATP’s conference draws upon global and local experts to explore India’s education and industry future in a technologically advanced world.”

— William G. Harris, CEO of ATP

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Indian Association of Test Publishers (I-ATP) will host its 2025 conference on 17 January at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi, India.

This premier event will bring together leaders, innovators, and visionaries from across sectors to shape the future of education and workforce

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends President-Elect Trump for Supporting H1-B Visa Programs

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- President-elect Donald Trump recently voiced his support for the H-1B Visa Program. The H-1B Visa Program allows employers in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher, used most commonly in STEM. Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), released the following statement on behalf of the organization:

“As the President and CEO of the USHBC,

Statement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States:  

“A veteran, governor, and president,

Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation Urges States to Take Legal Action Under Article V

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Hon. David M. Walker - Former U.S. Comptroller General

More Than $36 Trillion in Runaway Debt Demands Immediate Action to Restore Fiscal Sanity

The people support the need for a constitutional amendment to put our nation's finances in order. Only a constitutional amendment can bind current and future Congresses”

— David Walker

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation (FFSF) chair and former Comptroller General of the United States Dave Walker's 12/11 testimony before the House Budget Committee made national news. He noted that litigation is needed to enforce the state’s power under Article V of the

Children Speak: Tsunami Releases 30-Second Clip for NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE of the Devastating 2004 Tsunami

Indonesian victim calls for help in multiple languages: Acehnese, Islamic prayer language - Arabic, and English. Banda Aceh was multicultural.

Galle, Sri Lanka. Southbound Coastal Train #50 carrying over 1,500 paid passengers and an unknown number of unpaid passengers.

Khao Lak, Thailand. Tsunami phenomena unable to be captured by camera. Giant whirlpool sweeps up cars, people, animals, and houses.

People gather at Tsunami Memorial in countries impacted. The Tsunami generated the “World’s Largest Humanitarian Response in History” including 58 countries.

The world came together to meet this crisis. Cultural understanding took place, and bonds of humanity were forged. I was impressed by the resiliency of the people who suffered great loss.”

— Arlene R. Atherton

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Children Speak: Tsunami releases a 30 sec PSA for NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE of the 2004 Tsunami AIR Date: December 26th - 20th Anniversary.

The 1st Anniversary the George W. H. Bush

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Issues Statement on Kidney PATIENT Act Amid Government Spending Debate

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the United States Congress continues to negotiate a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown, the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) calls on congressional leaders to include the Kidney PATIENT Act as part of the stopgap spending bill’s healthcare package.

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President