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Melissa A. Siebert of Kenilworth has returned to Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP as a partner in the firm's labor and employment law group following several years as in-house employment and labor counsel in corporate ...
Drug dealer: Shooting not over money
A self-described drug dealer in Fairmont denied Wednesday that the alleged shooter in the murder of another drug dealer last year owed him between $2,000 and $2,200 for drugs.
MBO Partners Signs On as Top Sponsor of Human Capital...
- The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank advancing the science of strategic talent management, and MBO Partners, the leading provider of business solutions for independent consultants and their clients, announced today that MBO is a top sponsor of HCI's first-ever Talent Management Forum for Government, a leadership event for government human capital and personnel leaders and their teams. MBO is supporting and participating in the HCI event, created exclusively for federal organizations, which will be held in Washington, D.C. on Weds., Sept. 17, 2008. 'MBO serves a number of diverse communities, including but not limited to government agencies. Their business focus and experience helping agencies efficiently engage consultants, independent contractors, freelancers and small businesses brings a unique perspective to HCI's Talent Management Forum for Government,' said Allen Zeman, President of Government Solutions. 'We are grateful for their support and involvement in this event.' The forum, to be held at Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center in Prince George's County, Md. on the Potomac River, will bring together human capital professionals who are transforming talent management in their government organizations for a full day of learning and networking, followed by a high-impact, post-forum networking reception. Participants will attend keynote presentations and 90-minute learning sessions that include real-world case studies, practical knowledge and effective strategies. Keynote speakers at the event include Paul Light, NYU Professor of Public Policy, and Congressman James Moran, 8th Congressional District of Virginia. MBO Partners will present a special session titled, 'Contract Talent: Effective Talent Management in a Workforce Dominated by Contractors Today and Millennials Tomorrow.' Moderated by HCI's Allan Schweyer, Executive Director and SVP Research, scheduled presenters and panelists include John M. Palguta, Vice President for Policy at the Partnership for Public Service; Gene Zaino, President and CEO of MBO Partners; and Jim Blades, Deputy Director, Contracts and Grants Management for the Millennium Challenge Corporation. 'While MBO is proud to offer contract talent solutions to government agencies, moreover we're excited to support a dialogue exploring innovative models for the way the federal government approaches and engages the rapidly growing contract-based workforce,' said Zaino. HCI's 2008 Talent Management Forum for Government presents an ideal professional development opportunity for Chief Human Capital and Personnel Officers, Directors of HR and Human Capital, Directors of Personnel and Training, Procurement and Purchasing Officers, and HR and Program Managers and Analysts. All-inclusive event registration is $199. For more information on the 2008 Talent Management Forum for Government, or to register for the forum, visit www.humancapitalinstitute.org">www.humancapitalinstitute.org or call HCI Member Services at 866.538.1909. About MBO Partners: MBO Partners makes it easy for independent consultants and their clients to work together. Founded in 1986, MBO Partners is the preferred provider of consolidated contractor engagement, and risk mitigation to the world's largest organizations and is the leading alternative to self-incorporation for professionals pursuing independent careers. As a GSA vendor, MBO Partners helps government agencies more efficiently handle the administration of independent consultants, contractors, and small services vendors. www.mbopartners.com About The Human Capital Institute: The Human Capital Institute (HCI) is a global network of more than 122,000 members in 40 countries committed to shaping the world's new talent economy. Leaders, executives, and practitioners in HCI's network represent organizations of all sizes across public, charitable and government sectors, and collaborate on the next practices in strategic talent management. Through communities, education, events and research, HCI provides actionable, results-driven solutions to help members foster talent advantages to ensure organizational change for competitive results. In tandem with HCI's training, peer-to-peer learning, and public and private research on talent management best practices, the HCI Human Capital Strategist designation sets the bar for expertise in talent strategy, acquisition, development and new economy leadership. www.humancapitalinstitute.org Press Contact: MBO Partners Liz Greene Director of Marketing 703-793-6004 lgreene @ mbopartners.com Human Capital Institute Laura Polas or Aimee Diehl 866-538-1909 press @ humancapitalinstitute.org This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above. ### Media Contact: Human Capital Institute Laura Polas 866-538-1909 Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q291cC1TcXVhLVNpbmctUGlnZy1QaWdnLVNpbmctWmVybw==
Hydrilla's History Hydrilla 'harvest' in full swing
When Rob Bornschein and Warren Teets cut the grass, it's a little more complicated than wheeling a mower out of a shed.
Philly's pedaling toward bike-sharing program
The bicycles were red, shiny and inviting, lined up along a rack near a bustling farmers market.
What's up for fall air travel: not fares, at least not right now
By TREBOR BANSTETTER Did rising fares and airline fees decimate your travel budget this summer? If so, you may to consider taking that canceled trip after Labor Day.Although ticket prices remain high overall, ...
Local man gets White House job
Local soot man Michael Elliott of Central New England Chimney Sweeps likened it to "Sir Edmund Hillary climbing Mount Everest." Last week, Elliott and seven other professional sweeps from around the country ...
Partying With the Political-Industrial Complex
Events in Denver will do little to dispel that suspicion, with politicians, lobbyists and journalists schmoozing and boozing together.

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