IWCE is the one mobile communications show attracting a multitude of technologies. Presenting you with the information and products that you need to keep pace with the changing regulatory climate and advances in technology – IWCE is a must attend event! Find solutions to the many concerns and issues facing users and providers of mobile communication technologies in the carefully designed Conference Program and Workshops, providing full coverage on today’s critical topics. IWCE plays host to more than 350 exhibiting companies and 10,000 attendees annually, showcasing the latest in cutting-edge communications technologies and regulatory information for businesses.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

Governor Bob Taft announced January 13, 2005, the allocation of $77.8 million in 2005 federal homeland defense grants that will be used to strengthen Ohio's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from potential acts of terrorism. The $77.8 million will go to fund six different programs:

  • State Homeland Security Program, Grant Amount $32.7 million, Grant Recipients: 88 counties
  • Urban Area Security Initiative, Grant Amount $26.1 million, Grant Recipients: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo
  • Emergency Management Performance, Grant Amount $5.4 million, Grant Recipients: State, local emergency management agencies
  • Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program, Grant Amount $11.9 million, Grant Recipients: Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, Ohio Attorney General's Office, Office of Criminal Justice Services, Buckeye State Sheriff's Association
  • Metropolitan Medical Response System, Grant Amount $1.4 million, Grant Recipients: Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo for mass casualty response capability
  • Citizen Corps, Grant Amount $414 thousand, Grant Recipients: Citizen Corps Council for volunteer efforts

Homeland Defense Grant Links:

http://www.fema.gov/
http://www.govspot.com/features/grants.htm http://www.nvfc.org/news/hn_fema_grant_workshops.html
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/contactmap.html
http://www.ntia.doc.gov
http://www.apcointl.org
http://www.responderseventgroup.com/

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