NCS General News

September 11, 2013 University High School in Orlando was given a check for $2,000.00 to support their two robotics teams. NCS, a Partner in Education with UHS, provided sponsorship to TeamFETCH (Girls Team) and  RoboGT (Boy’s Team) for FIRST Robotics League expenses enabling them to operate and compete throughout the school year. Hank Okraski, NCS Board Member and […]

Media Contacts: National Center for Simulation: Terri Bernhardt, 407.883.5181, teresambernhardt@gmail.com Dolly Rairigh Glass, 407.797.7851, drg1000@msn.com Lou Frey Institute: Marcia Bexley, 407.425.7083, mabexley@gmail.com   Orlando, FL. Sept. 12, 2013 – The National Center for Simulation (NCS) announced today that Lockheed Martin is a presenting sponsor for the 20th anniversary kick off symposium event, Simulation: Evolutionary Past; […]

Notice to Employees of Coverage Options Due October 1st Employers both large and small are required to provide a notice to employees regarding new health insurance marketplace coverage options by October 1st, 2013.  On an ongoing basis, new employees will also need to be provided this notice within 14 days of their start date. The […]

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Lone Sailor Memorial–Fundraiser night at Macaroni Grill Please bring attached flyer with you.  A portion of the proceeds will go to the Navy League to support the Memorial.  

The IRS has finally released a draft of the new form 8960 to report the 3.8% net investment income tax for income in excess of the threshold amounts.  As previously discussed in several posts, the 3.8% tax applies to the lesser of (1) your net investment income including cash rents or the amount in excess […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:www.QinetiQ.com Media Contacts: Terri Bernhardt (407) 883-5181teresambernhardt@gmail.com Sue Walden (321) 258-7827waldensue@icloud.com Orlando – August 2, 2013 – QinetiQ (pronounced “kinetic”), an international defense, security and aerospace company listed on the London Stock Exchange, officially opened their new Training and Simulation Services Office in Orlando and will commemorate the event at an open house […]

On 30 September 2013, three members of the NCS Board of Directors (BOD) terms of service will expire.  Each of the incumbents is eligible to run for re-election and NCS will also open the election to other NCS Members who are interested in seeking a seat on the BOD for a three year term.  If […]

The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce will host its 29th Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament on Friday, 6 Sep 2013 at Eagle Creek Golf Club.  A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Annika Foundation ( www.annikafoundation.org ).  For additional information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, refer to the attached brochures.

PRESS RELEASE TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES 5K RUN & WALK IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA ON SEPTEMBER 7TH Event Celebrates First Responders and Military Service Men and Women and Proceeds Benefit Most Catastrophically Injured Service Heroes Actor/Director/Former New York Firefighter Steve Buscemi Shares Special Video Message In Support of First Responders and Military Service Heroes Registration […]

The Lou Frey Institute and the National Center for Simulation will present: Simulation:  Evolutionary Past, Boundless Future This powerful syposium will be presented to approximately 500 students from across the state of Florida who will have the opportunity to learn about, see and use various simulation approaches to important problems or issues.  See attached flyer […]

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Modeling, Simulation & Training Industry Is Important to Florida’s Economy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Morgan L. McCord 850.212.5052 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The latest Economic Commentary from Florida TaxWatch highlights Florida’s successful Modeling, Simulation and Training (MS&T) sector. Simulation and training exercises replicate life-like situations in a controlled environment, which allows for substantial cost-savings especially important […]

By Abraham Aboraya June 25, 2013 Intelligent Decisions Inc. is expanding in Central Florida, as I reported yesterday, and this morning, I got to speak with Clarence Pape, vice president of simulation and training for the Ashburn, Va.-based modeling, simulation and training company. Intelligent Decisions bought the building at 3050 Technology Parkway in December for […]

NCS is proud to announce that General Dynamic IT has become our newest Platinum Member. As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering, professional services and simulation and training to customers in the defense, federal civilian government, health, homeland security, intelligence, state and […]

STS is a veteran-owned company comprised of professionals with extensive experience in the areas of engineering, production, and program management.  Employees at STS possess a wide-range of military career experience that collectively deepens our knowledge and capability to provide innovative technology solutions to government agencies and private industry clients. Among STS’ core business and technical […]

Statement Issued by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs June 24, 2013 In May, I convened the kickoff planning meeting for the Modeling, Simulation & Training (MS&T) Blue Ribbon Commission, a coalition of community leaders and industry stakeholders who have accepted leadership roles as advocates for this high-value and high-wage economic sector in Florida. The Blue […]

People skills always make the difference. Veredus provides the best IT professionals for contract and permanent placement. By taking the time to understand each company’s unique corporate culture and needs, our veteran professional recruiters find the ideal personality and skill set for a perfect match. Veredus is committed to long-term relationships with our clients and […]

JANUS Research,  a Georgia based company, has enthusiastically joined the ranks of NCS.  They are an impressive group whose goal is to enhance the efficiency and performance of your organization by providing innovative and cost effective training services, products, and solutions through technological enhancements and improved business processes.  We are a forward thinking and leading edge […]