http://www.federalnewsradio.com/

Our CEO, Ali Manouchehri, was recently interviewed on Federal News Radio (1500 AM).  He was featured on Francis Rose‘s “In Depth“ show that airs Monday-Friday from 1pm-3pm.  The interview was part of Mr. Rose’s “Industry Chatter” series and they discussed President Obama’s memo on Transparency and Open Government (pdf), the Open Government directive that followed, as well as issues dealing with collaboration, participation and security.

You can listen to or download the interview here: http://www.federalnewsradio.com/?nid=17&sid=1925310.

MetroStar Systems is excited to launch our ‘Social Innovation Toolbox‘ that features three brand new products and services.  The Social Innovation Toolbox features tools that offer creative and effective means to engage with and leverage your communities.  Your community could be your fellow employees in your company, all of the Facebook fans on your fanpage, or all of the citizens in your city.  No matter how small or large your community is, our Social Innovation tools can help you.  Here are some details about the tools:

• SMART Service (Social Media Aggregation and Research Technology) – SMART Service let’s you target, collect, filter, analyze and channel content from any social media platform.
• VOTRIDEA (Social Contest Platform) – The Votridea contest platform gives you the power to engage and grow your community through contests and promotions.
• SPIGIT (Idea Management) – Our partnership with Spigit offers you their idea management solution where you can accelerate your organization’s innovation by capturing ideas from your employers, customers, and partners.

For more information about the tools in our Social Innovation Toolbox, please visit our website http://www.metrostarsystems.com/socialtoolbox/default.aspx

In October 2005, Mustapha Kamara did not go by his given name; instead he was nicknamed “Fatambla.” Loosely translated in the local language that nickname means “you can flog him – beat him.” He was much smaller than a typical 6 or 7 year old in Sierra Leone, Africa. His extended bell showed signs of significant malnourishment, and his displayed a glimpse of sadness no child should ever experience.

Volunteers of CRC happened to meet Mustapha because of often found his way to the CRC, knowing that when it was meal he would be offered a plate of rice and sauce.  After seeing this desperate little boy, CRC team member began asking about his situation. How old was he? Where did he live? Why wasn’t he in school? Slowly his story cane out, and it motivated the CRC Director to approach Mustapha’s guardian who quickly and willingly have him up.

All of the CRC residential children- forty kids at the time, and the staff, opened their collective arms and welcomed Mustapha into the loving CRC family. One of the volunteers working with Mustapha explain, “We saw Mustapha smile – really smile – for the very first time. He didn’t speak any English, but I think he was aware of this huge change in his young life.”

Showing how resilient children are when you feed them, love them, and surround them with other children, Mustapha  immediately began thriving physically and emotionally. Mustapha’s life has been changed from one of horror and  desperation, to one of promise and hope. Instead of just trying to survive, Mustapha has been able to live the life of a  child.

Thank you again for all you have made possible for children in need, and may you and your loved ones be blessed this  holiday season like you have blessed others.

Reading this letter helps to show a child’s life changing before you and it is a reminder that we should be grateful for our lives and everything that we have.  I’m excited to be a part of the next sponsorship. Visit http://helpingchildrenworldwide.org/ and check the latest postings.

December 7-9th: 11th Battlefield Healthcare - www.battlefieldhealthcare.com
MetroStar Systems will be speaking at this event
Where: San Antonio, Texas
OUR TOPIC
Title: Vision 21CARE: Protecting Warriors by Connecting Warriors
Description of Topic:
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have put enormous strains on the men and women of the U.S. military, and we must do more to ease their burden and heal their wounds. Learn how SOCIAL MEDIA can help address these challenges.
Session Leader:
Ali Reza Manouchehri, Chief Executive Officer, MetroStar Systems and Former National Guard Resiliency Program Manager

It doesn’t matter where you are, as long you celebrate and remember.
Remember the Marines who paved the way, the ones who paid the price.
Remember the Marines who covered your six, you never thought to look.
Remember the Marines at the Tip of the Spear, they’ve got our back this night.

I raise my cup and take a drink in honor of my fellow Marines this night.
Our Corps is in great health because of Marines like you!”

- General James T. Conway,
Commandant of the Marine Corps

Resources:
History of the Marine Corps Birthday: http://www.usmcpress.com/heritage/marine_corps_birthday.htm
Marine Corps Quotes: http://oldcorps.org/USMC/quotes.html

On Friday October 16, 2009, MetroStar Systems hosted a 10 Year Anniversary and Open House event celebrating 10 Years of Dedication and Innovation, and the move into our new world headquarters.

On behalf of MetroStar Systems, I would like to thank everyone for attending and celebrating with us. It was great to see our partners, customers, clients, coworkers, contractors, friends, and families at this special event. MetroStar Systems would not be who we are today without the help and support we have received from you!

Sincerely,

Jenni Hubacher

Video courtesy of Derek Yale.

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Photos courtesy of Clayton Harrison.

RESTON, Va., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — MetroStar Systems (MetroStar), a leader in full-service IT and strategies for new media and social networks, has expanded to its new world headquarters to five acres of historical land, including the turn-of-the-century historic manor located at 1856 Old Reston Avenue, known as the Smith Bowman House, in the heart of Reston, Virginia. The transition takes place as the company marks its 10th anniversary.

Armed Forces Campus / MetroStar Systems World Headquarters

“We reached a point where expansion was necessary to continue our consistent pace of growth,” said Ali Reza Manouchehri, CEO of MetroStar Systems. “‘Due to our on-going expansion and increased revenue and market share, we believe this landmark campus will suit our business needs and afford us the opportunity for continued growth in the region.”

The new headquarters on Old Reston Avenue has a rich history beginning as an area granted to English Noblemen late in the 17th century. It has Civil War links to General E. Lee and his army, and ties to American commerce that spiked throughout the area, known as Sunset Hills, in the 1920s that continues today.

“At MetroStar we believe that our projects have the ability to shape world history by connecting global audiences in ways never before imaginable by harnessing the power of emerging technologies,” said Robert J. Santos, President of MetroStar Systems. “This historic campus is the perfect setting for MetroStar employees — who are among the best in the nation in their respective fields — to embrace history while planning for the future.”

Over the last decade, MetroStar Systems has been at the forefront of the evolution of new media technology and social media and has grown by an average rate of 250 percent over the past three years. It was recently ranked by Inc. Magazine as No. 562 on its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. MetroStar was also ranked No. 70 in IT Services and No. 52 in the Washington/Arlington/Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV market.

“Reston straddles the Dulles Technology Corridor at the epicenter of technology and government,” said Jenni Hubacher, Marketing Manager of MetroStar Systems. “As the Obama administration furthers its commitment to creating an unprecedented level of openness in government through public-private partnerships, MetroStar’s new and social media programs are rapidly becoming a powerful incentive to effect this kind of change by engaging large amounts of people around the globe.”

In celebration of its new headquarters and anniversary, MetroStar will host a private function on Friday, October 16 for employees, clients, and members of the community. MetroStar continues its mission of serving the community and participating in the culture of giving that has helped build a strong, sustainable community in Reston, by partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, on behalf of which donations are encouraged from all attending parties.

You can read the full press release here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/metrostar-systems-marks-10th-anniversary-with-expansion-to-new-headquarters-in-historic-reston-va-location-63518707.html

MetroStar Systems would like to thank everyone for their participation in the SuperH 5k Run Walk & Wheel event!  A special thank you to the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) for organizing this great event that was for a great cause.  This was their 6th Run and over the last 5 years they were able to raise over $200,000 for the National Rehabilitation Hospital.

Click  here for the ’2009 SuperH 5K Run Walk & Wheel Race Results.’

We are privileged and proud to have participated and help sponsor the event, and we look forward to next year!

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MetroStar Systems is proud to be a sponsor of the Child Rescue Centre Benefit Golf Tournament. We look forward to participating in this charity event for a worthy cause.

The golf tournament presented by Helping Children Worldwide, a non-profit organization located in Herndon, Virginia, is committed to raising money for impoverished children with clothing, food, medical care, education, and meeting their emotional and spiritual needs.

The benefit event is scheduled to take place Monday, September 14 at 10 a.m. at the Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston, VA.

For more information, please visit: http://helpingchildrenworldwide.org/events/golf-tournament/

When:

Monday, September 14th, 2009

• 10:00 AM   Registration & Practice
• 11:45 AM    Load Carts & Instructions
• 12:00 PM   Shotgun Start
• 5:00 PM     Reception
• 5:30 PM     Banquet / Awards Ceremony / Auction

Where:

Hidden Creek Country Club
1711 Clubhouse Road
Reston, VA 20190 (Map/Directions)
Phone: (703) 437-5222

Event Details:

• Golf Tournament details
• Hidden Creek Country Club website
• Helping Children Worldwide website

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