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Wednesday, February 17, 2010BWI Airport Ranked Number 1 In The World thanks, in part, to Alliance’s work. Alliance is significantly involved in providing the services that helped Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to be ranked ranked first in the world among airports serving 15-25 million passengers per year. That is according to the 2009 Airports Council International Airport Service Quality survey. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has been ranked first in the world among airports serving 15-25 million passengers per year. That is according to the 2009 Airports Council International Airport Service Quality survey. The annual survey program of airport users examines a wide range of services, operations, and facilities at airports worldwide. According to ACI, there are 140 global airports participating in the ASQ program. "We continue working to give residents, businesses, and travelers in Maryland and the National Capital region a world-class travel experience at BWI Marshall Airport," said Governor O’Malley. "We are honored that BWI Marshall was recognized for performance and customer service efforts in this important survey." ACI is one of the leading organizations representing airports around the world. The results of the 2009 ASQ awards were based on more than 275,000 questionnaires completed by passengers at 118 airports worldwide. During the survey, customers were asked to rate more than 30 service parameters at airports they visited, including parking, cleanliness, food and retail facilities, and restrooms. "The annual ASQ program is an excellent resource for measuring how an airport is serving its customers," said Paul J. Wiedefeld, Executive Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration. "This award reflects our commitment to customer service and to a convenient, efficient experience for BWI Marshall travelers." February 8, 2010
Alliance, Inc. received the NISH 2009 Certificate of Achievement for our outstanding performance of our AbilityOne Program contracts to provide employment and training for Americans with severe disabilities. This certificate is presented in recognition of the high standards of performance Alliance has maintained throughout the past year in providing services to the Federal government under the AbilityOne Program. In evaluating Alliance’s Community Rehabilitation Program’s eligibility for the award, NISH considered the following criteria:
The Alliance Community Rehabilitation has excelled in all areas. This recognition symbolizes a “job well done”. Outstanding overall performance in the Ability One Program proves that persons with severe disabilities can be productive, contributing members of society. Alliance has been performing services at Aberdeen Proving Ground and the Food and Drug Administration for the federal government as well as for the State of Maryland and the City of Baltimore, providing jobs for over 300 persons with severe disabilities. NISH is a national nonprofit agency whose mission is to create employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities by securing Federal contracts through the AbilityOne Program for its network of community-based, nonprofit agencies. February 8, 2010
Alliance, Inc. received the 2009 Best of Baltimore Award U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. Alliance, Inc. has been selected for the 2009 Best of Baltimore Award in the Mental Health, Residential and Employment Services categories by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties. About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising. The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America. October 30, 2009
The selected Chimes-Alliance team will provide all resources, staff, and management necessary to perform custodial services to include snow removal (parking lots are currently excluded) and campus wide policing of refuse for C4ISR. This includes providing all qualified and security-cleared personnel, materials, equipment, and services relative to C4ISR’s needs. The construction be completed in two phases and is estimated that the buildings will be incorporated into the contract as the buildings are completed and occupied from June 2010 through July 2011. Phase one will have approximately nine buildings comprising 1.7 million square feet of office space and laboratories of which a portion will require the contractor to have personnel with a security clearance. Phase two will have six buildings with approximately one million square feet of office space and laboratories. It is anticipated that work will begin in spring of 2010. October 14, 2009
This $250,000 contract represents an entirely new line of work for the Alliance Business Services Division. We anticipate this area to expandand provide more diverse employment opportunities for our clients.Alliance, Inc was awarded a Center of Excellence in Recovery Grant. October 10, 2009Centers of Excellence in Recovery Program
The four selected agencies will serve as models and mentors to other community-based providers Alliance will receive training and technical assistance, along with a $10,000 grant from On Our Own Recovery Institute. This will enable Alliance to continue our transformation to a recovery focused organization. The program will be initiated in the Harford County PRP and then extended to our Baltimore County and Baltimore City sites. in Maryland. |
The Team of Chimes, DC and Alliance Inc. was awarded the contract for:
Alliance is one of four providers selected to participate in the Centers of Excellence in Recovery Program.