August 28, 2009

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End of the federal fiscal year brings new selling opportunities
Flood of stimulus-funded projects at National Park Service
Local and state IT purchases on the upswing
NASCIO releases report on ARRA's effect on health IT


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End of the federal fiscal year brings new selling opportunities By Michael Keating

immixGroup, a fast-growing company in McLean, Va., helps technology manufacturers and other companies achieve success in doing business with the government. GovPro.com chatted with Steve Charles, immixGroup co-founder and executive vice president, about selling strategies as the federal government fiscal year end approaches on September 30.
Flood of stimulus-funded projects at National Park Service By Michael Keating

The federal National Park Service (NPS) will invest $750 million in almost 800 projects to stimulate the economy through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). A large percentage of those projects will be completed by the end of the federal fiscal year, which is September 30, an NPS spokeswoman told GovPro.com.
Local and state IT purchases on the upswing By Michael Keating

State and local governments' demand for information systems and services will increase from $49.6 billion in 2009 to $60.1 billion in 2014, growing the market by $10.5 billion at an annual growth rate of 3.9 percent.
NASCIO releases report on ARRA's effect on health IT
State chief information officers (CIOs) must act quickly but carefully to take advantage of $2 billion in grants made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for improving health information technology (health IT), according to a report from the Lexington, Ky.-based National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
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MACH4 – Perfect for Year-End Budgets.

Consider the new MACH4, the fastest, easiest mobile lift you can buy, with a price tag that’s a perfect way to use your available funds. www.rotarylift.com/mach4

Or right now we have great prices on spare parts and accessories for your Rotary lifts.

www.rotarylift.com or 800-640-5438 ext 655 (ask for Chris, our government buyer specialist)

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