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Andrea Smith profile spotlights purpose-driven sales leadership
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Influential Women is featuring Andrea Smith, a sales and business development leader in Long Grove, Illinois, whose career spans healthcare, SaaS, workforce solutions and employee benefits.
Helena to host 2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit
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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority and PNWER will bring transportation, business and government leaders to Helena Aug. 25-27 for a regional summit focused on passenger rail, freight, economic development and connectivity.
Fortified wine market stays fragmented as premium niche brands dominate
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The Business Research Company says the global fortified wine market remains highly fragmented, with the top 10 players holding just 3% of revenue in 2024. The report points to premiumization, aged limited releases and wider distribution as the…
Maureen Hughes featured on Close Up Radio for true-crime investigations
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Retired bodyguard, private investigator and author Maureen Hughes was featured on Close Up Radio in an interview aired June 25. The interview highlighted her books and decades of casework tied to mob history, political killings and other cold…
Adega Gaucha plans first Georgia restaurant in Dunwoody
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Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse will open its first Georgia location in December 2026 at Twelve24 in Dunwoody, marking the brand’s first expansion beyond Florida.
Adega Gaucha plans first Georgia restaurant in Dunwoody
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Adega Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse will open its first Georgia location in December 2026 at Twelve24 in Dunwoody, expanding beyond Florida for the first time.
Industrial Consulting & Training expands MSHA certification access nationwide
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Industrial Consulting & Training LLC has expanded Mine Safety and Health Administration certification courses into online and in-person formats for workers and employers in major industrial regions across the U.S. The move is meant to reduce…
IdealofMeD named world’s best beard transplant clinic for 2026
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BeardTransplantation.com named Istanbul-based IdealofMeD the Best Beard Transplant Clinic in the World for 2026 after a multi-factor review of providers across North America, Europe and Asia. The ranking highlights the clinic’s surgical results,…
DiRōNA adds more than 90 restaurants to its 2026 Award of Excellence list
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DiRōNA has named its newest Award of Excellence recipients for 2026, adding more than 90 restaurants across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
The Gents Place opens national franchise program
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The Gents Place is now accepting qualified investors for its national franchise program as the luxury men’s grooming brand expands into major U.S. markets.
Three Paths Distillery opens July 1 in Comfort
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Three Paths Distillery opens July 1 at 723 Front Street in Comfort, Texas, after a two-year renovation of a century-old property.
COAX Software lands top spot in Techreviewer’s US web developers index
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COAX Software has earned a prime position in Techreviewer’s USA web developers list, a ranking the company says validates its custom enterprise web architecture approach.
The Miami Takeover teams with Marseilles Beachfront Hotel for 2026 festival
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The Miami Takeover is returning to Miami Beach July 24-27, 2026 with the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel as its official hotel partner.
Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical sets 22-city U.S. tour after Toronto premiere
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Paquin Exhibition & Theatrical is taking The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical on a 22-city U.S. tour beginning Nov. 20 in Tampa after a sold-out world premiere in Toronto in December 2025. The holiday-themed parody will play through the…
AirLogics spotlights perimeter air monitoring for demolition risk control
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AirLogics is pushing perimeter air monitoring as a practical way to manage dust, compliance and neighbor impacts at demolition sites.
SKYLARK launches private luxury hotel membership Friends With Amenities
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SKYLARK has unveiled Friends With Amenities, a private membership tied to a rebuilt luxury hotel booking platform with access to more than 4,000 hotels worldwide.
Walk USA for Health Equity heads into final 760-mile push to Seattle
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A five-year, cross-country health equity walk is entering its final leg, with founder Dennis Godby set to cover 760 miles from Bozeman to Seattle before a public finale on Sept. 24. The project is built to spotlight how ZIP code, discrimination…
Underground Donut Tour launches Knoxville sweet treats walk
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The Underground Donut Tour is adding a Knoxville experience in Tennessee, giving visitors a two-hour walking tour built around local sweets, history and culture.
Influential Women spotlights luxury retail leader Malissa Fogel
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Influential Women highlighted Malissa Fogel, a luxury retail veteran with more than 25 years of experience in fine jewelry, design and client service.
Author says World Cup unity is being strained by U.S. immigration policies
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Author Erin Van Rheenen says U.S. immigration restrictions are clashing with the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s global-unity mission as the tournament nears.
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