NCS News Desk

Titusville, Florida — NOW through October 13, 2013. For festival details see the attached brochure.

Thanks to the many presenters, speakers and sponsors who made “Simulation: Evolutionary Past, Boundless Future” a great success!  The National Center for Simulation and the Lou Frey Institute of Politics & Government at the University of Central Florida hosted 400 students from counties across Florida in an effort to give them a close up look […]

Central Florida Simulation & Training Industry – Home in Central Florida As published in Insight Magazine (October 2, 2013) The US military organizations in Orlando (Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force) are at the core of a Simulation and Training industry that contributes over $4.8 billion to Florida’s Gross State product.  Close to 30,000 high […]

NCS and NDIA (Central Florida Chapter) conducted a seminar for approximately 45 of Florida’s high school teachers and educators. The seminar took place on 25-26 September at the Lockheed Martin facility at Global Innovation Circle, Orlando, Florida. The objectives of the seminar were as follows: To familiarize high school teachers with STEM/M&S skill set requirements […]

The September 2013 edition of Florida Trend Magazine included a very detailed expose’ on the Florida High Tech Corridor Council and of course dedicated some portion of the article to MS&T. Click on the attachment to view a portion of the article dedicated to MS&T.

During the month of September 2013, the NCS Membership considered eleven highly qualified nominees to fill three seats on the NCS Board of Directors.   The following individuals were elected to serve three year terms beginning 1 October 2013 and ending 30 September 2016: Hank Okraski, Henry C. Okraski & Associates Steven Painter, Parsons Corporation Terry Kohl, […]

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 […]

For additional details refer to the attached brochure.

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 […]

To view the article click on the following link:  http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2013/July/Pages/Simulatio…

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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 […]