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Saudi tourism spending from Europe jumps 21% as arrivals rise nearly 18%
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Saudi reported record tourism growth from Europe in 2025, with arrivals up nearly 18% and spending from European travelers up 21%. The gains came during a year when the kingdom welcomed about 123 million domestic and inbound visitors and says the…
Heather Henderson's new book targets digital distraction
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Former Google and Uber recruiting leader Heather Henderson is releasing Reclaim on Sept. 22, 2026, with a practical guide for managing attention in an always-connected world.
Keniamarilia tests U.S. demand for kimono-obi bags at NY NOW
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Fashion brand keniamarilia met with U.S. buyers at NY NOW Summer 2026 in New York, where it showcased handbags made from Kyoto Nishijin-ori obi fabric.
MAIQ Tech adds MQX to Bitget Wallet as ecosystem buildout continues
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MAIQ Tech said its MQX utility token is now available for trading through Bitget Wallet as the company expands work on AI, blockchain and community participation tools.
Lisette Parsons advances women’s economic empowerment in Tampa Bay
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Lisette Parsons, executive director of Dress for Success Tampa Bay, is expanding job readiness, financial literacy and wellness support for women rebuilding their lives.
INTI 2026 to bring global tech leaders to Jakarta in August
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Indonesia Technology & Innovation 2026 will run Aug. 11-13 at Jakarta International Expo as the country’s largest B2B technology and innovation exhibition.
TwelveStone Health Partners lands on Inc. 5000 for seventh straight year
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TwelveStone Health Partners was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 2,077 overall and No. 228 among healthcare and medical companies.
Incentive Rebate360 gets Georgia Power Gold contractor status
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Incentive Rebate360 was named a Georgia Power Commercial Energy Efficiency Program Gold Participating Contractor for April through June 2026, recognizing more than 50 qualifying projects that helped customers capture utility rebates.
Texas 2036 says Texas childcare oversight is too fragmented
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Texas 2036 is urging Texas to consolidate childcare oversight under one entity after a new report found at least five state agencies share responsibility with no single body accountable for outcomes.
Concordia plans inaugural Washington forum on U.S.-Gulf ties
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Concordia will host its first Washington, D.C. Forum on Sept. 16 at the Embassy of the State of Qatar, bringing together leaders from government, business, civil society and academia.
Dennis Godby starts final 760-mile leg of cross-country health equity walk
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California naturopathic doctor Dennis Godby will begin the last 760 miles of his five-year walk across America on Aug. 24 in Bozeman, Montana, ending Sept. 24 at Seattle’s Pier 62. Organizers want the finale to turn the trek into a visible public…
Tier4 Group lands eighth straight Inc. 5000 recognition
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Tier4 Group has earned a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the eighth year in a row, a stretch achieved by fewer than 1% of honorees.
Harmony Painting details overnight work on two Colorado Bar Rescue episodes
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Denver contractor Harmony Painting says its off-hours crews finished painting on two Season 6 Bar Rescue renovations in Colorado, including G.I. Jodi’s Bar and Grill in Littleton.
Sharing economy market seen reaching $827.1 billion by 2032
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The global sharing economy market is projected to grow from $387.1 billion in 2022 to $827.1 billion by 2032, driven by lower costs, broader service offerings and wider adoption of digital platforms.
Scott Schenker publishes book on purposeful events
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Scott Schenker, a veteran experiential marketing executive, released his first book on Aug. 11, 2026, examining why events shape trust, identity and action.
PatchMaster lands Entrepreneur's Best of the Best recognition
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PatchMaster was named to Entrepreneur’s Best of the Best list and featured in the publication’s July/August 2026 issue, adding another honor to a year that already included top drywall repair ranking and fastest-growing franchise recognition.
Kiwi Newton Group wins Guelph Today economic development award
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Kiwi Newton Group has been named the 2026 Economic Development Community Builder Award winner by Guelph Today after a May 27 ceremony at the University of Guelph.
VitalPBX touts multi-tenant PBX hosting for resellers
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VitalPBX is promoting a Multi-Tenant plan that lets ITSPs and MSPs run independent PBX instances for multiple clients on one server.
Luxury Portfolio International releases dual report on global luxury housing
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Luxury Portfolio International released two reports on August 11, 2026, pairing macro research with real-time agent feedback from more than 40 luxury markets worldwide.
OPOC plans to nearly triple workforce in Ohio expansion
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OPOC.us said it will add up to 375 jobs over seven years and expand its Worthington headquarters as employer demand grows for healthcare cost control.
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