Katherine Gustafson

Choosing destinations that feature military-related sites amongst civilian attractions can add depth and enjoyment to any getaway. Here are five vacation options that combine great sightseeing, military interest and veterans discounts to offer you the best of all worlds. Pack your suitcase!

When American University (AU) in Washington, DC, set out to reach carbon neutrality by 2020, the orchestrators of this ambitious goal never imagined the school would be able to do it a full two years ahead of time. But positive action tends to build on itself. And with enthusiastic students and committed staff leading and supporting the effort, the institution reached its goal in 2018.

We asked EM Marketing consultants about the stories of their first layoffs, and of the tales we received, the overriding theme was relief. It turns out that when layoffs are nigh, the company you work for…. well, may not be the greatest place to be right then anyway.

Grandmother and grandson Joy and Brad Ryan have been to every U.S. National Park except for one in American Samoa, which they plan to visit soon, 6,700 miles from Joy’s front porch. And while the visit to that final park is the first that requires Joy to get a passport, it’s only one in a long line of boundary-expanding elements of her multi-year world-class adventure.

A smart city, built on a smart grid, demonstrates how different functions are best run at the edge, in the cloud, or on premises. Smart IoT networks optimize normal operation and allow insight and flexibility in unusual cases.

A patient’s social support system can be a key to their successful recovery. But caregivers, especially those who are family members or friends and not professionals, may face challenges gaining and understanding the necessary information about the patient’s condition and the needs of caring for them.

The 2000s Colonial in a cul-de-sac development within Andover Country Club was home to a large family with five grown children, and the homeowners wanted something for everyone: a pool and areas for sunning around it, a firepit, a place to hang out near the basketball hoop, and lounge areas on the deck and by the basement walkout.

By offering logistical assistance, technical resources, and teams of volunteers, Amazon is committed to providing post-disaster relief in areas where customers and employees live and work.

Edmonton, Canada has become a leading global hub in technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Alona Fyshe, a professor at the University of Alberta and a researcher in the artificial intelligence field, shares what makes the city a world-class destination for tech innovation and events that bring the industry together.

In an industry infamous for delays and cost overruns, operational challenges are finally being addressed through connected construction technology that unifies project elements, automates processes, and enables more streamlined functioning. This type of full-surround connectivity is poised to transform the industry.

Volunteering can offer physical, mental, and social benefits to people of any age. But these can be particularly valuable to older adults with a particular need for physical and mental activity and may be more affected by isolation than younger people.

Digital operations are the future of business. Companies that embrace this change will be better poised to succeed as the business world continues to shift.

How restoring the forests of Mauna Kea is essential to the continued survival of Hawaiian songbirds

Energy technology and services company Stem was looking for a way to provide accurate tariff data via a streamlined API. Using Arcadia's platform and tools, Stem has decreased staff time spent on manual updates and analysis, and has been able to enter new markets far more quickly.

Let’s look at some of the ways the pandemic has changed how VCs manage their network of business contacts and, more importantly, how VC firms can best use technology to continue—and even accelerate—effective dealmaking in our no-longer-so-new pandemic reality.