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      <title>CTi Announces Blanket Purchase Agreement to Support IRS EO CE&amp;O Website Services</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> CTi awarded blanket purchase agreement contract with the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Tax Exempt and Government Entities education and outreach offices</div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 3/9/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 3/8/2010</div>
<div><b>Link:</b> <a href="http://http://www.prlog.org/10564703-cti-announces-blanket-purchase-agreement-to-support-irs-eo-ceo-website-services.html">http://http://www.prlog.org/10564703-cti-announces-blanket-purchase-agreement-to-support-irs-eo-ceo-website-services.html</a></div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:04:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aol Latino reviewed Alfredo Casta's business career story in Latinos de Éxito</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> Alfredo Casta, CTi&#39;s President &amp; CEO, left Puerto Rico for an intern position on the U.S. mainland. Years later, he launched his technology-consulting business providing opportunities to young professionals in both his native Puerto Rico and the US mainland. Get to know more about his successful business career in Aol Latino, Latinos de Éxito (article written in Spanish) </div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 3/2/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 3/2/2010</div>
<div><b>Link:</b> <a href="http://dinero.aol.com/category/latinos-de-exito">Aol Latino - Latinos de Éxito</a></div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:16:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi Awarded Contract through SERCO</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> Cascades Technologies, inc. (CTi) awarded a contract through SERCO of CASU (Cooperative Administrative Support Units). CASU is an interagency network of Federal entrepreneurial organizations in which includes: Army’s Research Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health and Indian Health Service just to name a few. 
Learn more: http://www.prlog.org/10503878-cti-awarded-contract-through-serco.html</div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 1/25/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 1/25/2010</div>
<div><b>Link:</b> <a href="http://www.prlog.org/10503878-cti-awarded-contract-through-serco.html">http://www.prlog.org/10503878-cti-awarded-contract-through-serco.html</a></div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:23:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi supports the Department of Labor 2011 DOL Budget Event via Rich Media Implementation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> CTi is supporting the Department of Labor providing a live Web chat where the audience may submit their questions during the release of the 2011 DOL Budget information. 
Learn more: http://www.prlog.org/10514078-cti-supports-the-department-of-labor-2011-dol-budget-event-via-rich-media-implementation.html</div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 2/1/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 2/1/2010</div>
<div><b>Link:</b> <a href="http://www.prlog.org/10514078-cti-supports-the-department-of-labor-2011-dol-budget-event-via-rich-media-implementation.html">http://www.prlog.org/10514078-cti-supports-the-department-of-labor-2011-dol-budget-event-via-rich-media-implementation.html</a></div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:26:19 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi Expands on its Advisory Team</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> Cascades Technologies, inc. announced that Arthur &#39;Art&#39;  Gonzalez will become the Senior Advisor for its IT consulting firm. Gonzalez will support CTi in its strategic efforts to reach $30 million by 2012.
Learn more: http://www.prlog.org/10519144-cti-expands-on-its-advisory-team.html</div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 2/9/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 2/9/2010</div>
<div><b>Link:</b> <a href="http://www.prlog.org/10519144-cti-expands-on-its-advisory-team.html">http://www.prlog.org/10519144-cti-expands-on-its-advisory-team.html</a></div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:17:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi's NextGen PMO ensures the delivery of successful projects</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> CTi&#39;s NextGen-PMO is an evolution of Project Management Office framework, highly adaptable to the needs of your organization keeping the projects on time and within budget. 
Learn more about this innovative CTi&#39;s service: http://www.prlog.org/10535181-ctis-nextgen-pmo-ensures-the-delivery-of-successful-projects.html</div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 2/16/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 2/16/2010</div>
<div><b>Link:</b> <a href="http://www.prlog.org/10535181-ctis-nextgen-pmo-ensures-the-delivery-of-successful-projects.html">http://www.prlog.org/10535181-ctis-nextgen-pmo-ensures-the-delivery-of-successful-projects.html</a></div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:06:18 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi presents its new tool for Project Managers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> CTi will be presenting its new project management service to the Washington DC Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMIDC)
Carlos Rojas, Executive Director of Information Technology, and Donna Munroe, Project Administrator, will be conducting the presentation on March 3, 2010, at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC.
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<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 3/1/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 3/1/2010</div>
<div><b>Link:</b> <a href="http://prlog.org/10551363">http://prlog.org/10551363</a></div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:11:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi celebrates 12th anniversary at company Mardi Gras-style gala</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> CTi, a recognized IT and Web-based solutions provider for the federal government, celebrates its twelve year anniversary. Founded, February 20, 1998, the IT firm held its Mardi Gras-style Gala honoring the talent and professionalism of its most outstanding employees in a ceremony at the Marriot Hotel in Tyson’s Corner. </div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 3/2/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> Event</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 3/2/2010</div>
<div><b>Link:</b> <a href="http://prlog.org/10545637">http://prlog.org/10545637</a></div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:07:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi's President is highlighted in SmartCEO Magazine</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> Alfredo Casta, President &amp; CEO of Cascades Technologies, Inc. is highlighted in February 2010 edition of the SmartCEO as part of the feature article &quot;The A Team - How to Build Your Management Team&quot;. </div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 2/9/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 2/9/2010</div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:28:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi awards contract through SAIC and LabAnswer</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> CTi is assisting CBIIT (Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology&#39;s) through SAIC and LabAnswer in developing, implementing and supporting an electronic infrastructure for biomedical research and care delivery.</div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 1/21/2010</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 1/21/2010</div>
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      <author>Marangely Rodriguez</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:22:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cascades Technologies Ranks 42 on Washington Technology's Fast 50 Government Contractor in 2008   </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> Description HERNDON, VA – October 23, 2008— Cascades Technologies, Inc. (CTi), an 8(a) Federal government IT and professional services provider, today announced it was again included in Washington Technology Magazine&#39;s &quot;Fast 50&quot; List. This year CTi ranked in position 42 down from 29 last year. 
The awardees were announced recently in Washington Technology&#39;s small business publication. &quot;We are very pleased to have been once again recognized among our high-tech government contracting peers here in the Washington metropolitan area, we appreciate Washington Technology&#39;s continued focus on highlighting smaller-sized firms such as ours,&quot; said Mr. Alfredo Casta, CTi&#39;s President and CEO. &quot;Moving forward, we will continue strategy of combining high-quality talent, practical technology solutions and unwavering customer focus&quot;. 
Washington Technology&#39;s Fast 50 recognizes some of the most successful companies in the government market. These small businesses have experienced phenomenal growth over the past five years. The ranking provides in-depth information about these companies and their place in the market. The Fast 50 List is an important part of Washington Technology&#39;s coverage of the issues and challenges facing small government contractors 
Cascades Technologies, Inc. (CTi), specializes in application development, systems integration, program/project management, customized consulting services and other professional services. CTi uses proven methodologies and technologies to deliver solutions that meet the specific operational requirements of its customers, on-time and within budget. As an 8(a) certified, Hispanic-owned business, CTi&#39;s primary customers are civilian agencies within the Federal government and commercial clients. They are listed on the GSA IT-70 Schedule. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, with offices also in Washington, D.C..  </div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 2/1/2008</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
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      <author>Adam Kerns</author>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:38:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi’s CEO Featured in Hispanic Business Magazine Online</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> HERNDON, VA – January 16, 2009 — Cascades Technologies, Inc.’s CEO, Alfredo Casta, was featured in the online version of Hispanic Business Magazine on Friday, January 16, 2009. The extensive article, examined multiple aspects of Mr. Casta’s background, experiences and accomplishments. The story described his journey from Department of Labor intern to successful entrepreneur and innovative business person. “It was a special honor to be featured in Hispanic Business, knowing their reputation for solid business reporting”, said Casta. He added, “I hope this article might serve to inspire others to reach for their dreams and persevere in spite of set backs.” 
The first few lines of the article are found below.  
Cascades Technologies&#39; Casta: Entrepreneurial Passion Fuels Success Jan. 16, 2009-  Robert Janis, for HispanicBusiness.com
In 2000, Alfredo Casta launched information technology business from his home. Today, he has 87 employees and takes in nearly $10 million in revenue.As CEO of Cascades Technologies in Virginia, Casta has turned his entrepreneurial fire into a thriving IT company.But it was a long journey for the Puerto Rico-native. His ride to success was anything but predictable.   
Cascades Technologies, Inc. (CTi), is a customer-focused professional consulting firm committed to acting as a reliable advisor to its clients; driving efficiency and productivity, resulting in improved services.   From diagnosis to solutions, CTi identifies areas of improvement and helps deliver results, including customized technology applications specific to the client’s needs. 
An 8(a) certified, Hispanic-owned business, CTi&#39;s primary customers are civilian agencies within the Federal government and various health related entities. CTi is on the GSA IT-70 Schedule and has multiple contract vehicles in place with several federal agencies. In addition to its Herndon, VA headquarters, CTi has established offices in Washington, DC.To learn more about Cascades Technologies, Inc. (CTi), call 703.793.7222 or visit www.cascadestech.com </div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 1/16/2009</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
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      <author>Adam Kerns</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi achieves CMMI level 2 rating</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> As of Q1, 2009 CTi achieved the CMMI Level 2 rating.  CMMI is an internationally recognized and acclaimed model that is used for assessing and improving software development and systems engineering capabilities. When properly applied, the model ensures that projects are accurately defined, managed, and implemented, thereby increasing the likelihood that requirements are met and goals achieved within established timelines and budgets. </div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 3/17/2009</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 3/17/2009</div>
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      <author>Adam Kerns</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTi and SAIC Team on $19 Million Contract with NIH</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> HERNDON, VA – October 24, 2008 — Cascades Technologies, Inc. (CTi), a professional consulting firm for the federal government, together with Science Applications International Corporation [NYSE:SAI], announced the award of a contract with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  The contract to SAIC is for $19 million over a seven-year period of performance.  CTi will provide regulatory affairs, technical and administrative support for clinical research programs through this contract.
CTi’s role will be focused on technical services.  Among other tasks, CTi will maintain and operate a regulatory management database for NIAID known as the Human Subject Research Oversight and Accountability Database (HSROAD).  CTi will also investigate new and improved technologies to enhance the efficiency and ease of use of this database.  In addition, CTi will assist SAIC with system security for the database system.
CTi joined the SAIC team after having provided technical support to one of NIAID’s divisions for the past eight years.  CTi originally designed and built the HSROAD database and has a long track record of successful performance.  “We are excited about continuing to support the vital mission of NIAID as well as NIH in general,” stated Alfredo Casta, President/CEO of CTI.  He added, “We are proud to team with SAIC to ensure the clinical research supported by NIAID is as effective as possible in saving lives and improving the health of people all over the world.”
&quot;We look forward to applying our expertise in biomedical and regulatory affairs to a program that improves national and global health through clinical research and development of new drugs, biologics and devices to treat or prevent infectious diseases,&quot; said Robert McCord, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager. </div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 10/24/2008</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> News</div>
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      <author>Adam Kerns</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CTI Gala  </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> CTi celebrated it&#39;s 11th anniversary in May. </div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 6/16/2009</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> Event</div>
<div><b>Date Created:</b> 6/16/2009</div>
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      <author>Adam Kerns</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure </title>
      <link>http://www.cascadestech.com/news-and-media/Lists/News Center/DispForm.aspx?ID=5</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Body:</b> The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.</div>
<div><b>Publish Date:</b> 6/6/2009</div>
<div><b>Category:</b> Event</div>
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      <author>Adam Kerns</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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