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POG Spirits launches first vodka as it enters premium spirits market
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POG Spirits is launching POG™ 750ml Vodka in August 2026, marking the brand’s first commercial release and a Hawaii-inspired push into premium spirits.
Best Beach Bars tops 1,200 listings and launches certification badge
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Best Beach Bars says its beach-bar directory has passed 1,200 listings across the U.S., Hawaii and the Caribbean, and it is rolling out a new Beach Bum Certified badge for locations personally vetted by its founder or a trusted associate.
OBX SkimJam returns to Jennette’s Pier with $16,000 purse
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Top skimboarders are set to compete at Jennette’s Pier July 17-19 as OBX SkimJam returns as the sixth stop of Skim USA’s 2026 season.
Thrive PEO lands back-to-back spots on the Inc. 5000
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Tulsa-based Thrive PEO was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for the second straight year, ranking No. 1,896 with three-year revenue growth of 182%. The recognition highlights the company’s rapid expansion since its 2020 founding and the rising demand…
NPS to run major advanced manufacturing demo at RIMPAC 2026
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The Naval Postgraduate School is preparing what organizers call the largest advanced manufacturing demonstration in Department of War history during RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii.
PTC backs Pacific Women in Telco with exclusive sponsorship
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PTC announced exclusive sponsorship of Pacific Women in Telco on July 31 in Nadi, Fiji, turning a long-running informal network into a formal regional platform for women and youth in Pacific telecommunications and digital infrastructure.
L'Oréal leads fragmented sun care market as multifunctional SPF gains ground
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The Business Research Company says L’Oréal SA led global sun care sales in 2024 with a 4% share, in a market where the top 10 players held 21% of revenue.
Apostle Leina'ala Mars-Opoku receives White House Prayer for Our Nations humanitarian award
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Apostle Leina’ala Mars-Opoku was honored June 5 in Arlington, Virginia, at White House Prayer for Our Nations’ 28th Anniversary Awards Gala. The award recognizes humanitarian and economic development leadership and marks her as the first…
Medicinal Foods spotlights customer feedback on Dentite Tooth Armor
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Medicinal Foods is highlighting continued customer interest in Original Dentite Tooth Armor, a liquid brushing booster the brand says is designed to support enamel remineralization and sensitivity support.
Navy veterans urged to seek direct legal help for asbestos cancer claims
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The US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer & Mesothelioma Advocate is urging Navy veterans with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma to contact its hotline for direct access to attorneys it says can maximize compensation.
Wedding costs now swallow half a year’s pay in many big US cities
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A new report ranks major US cities by how much of a local household’s annual income an average wedding consumes, showing the sharpest strain in New York, Honolulu and Savannah.
South End Capital launches no-doc CRE loan program
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South End Capital has rolled out a nationwide no-documentation commercial real estate loan program for business owners and property investors, with loans up to $500,000 available on a one-page application.
Wedding services market seen reaching $414.3 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research projects the global wedding services market will grow from $160.6 billion in 2020 to $414.3 billion by 2030, supported by destination weddings and planning demand.
Fall travel rewards gain momentum as employee incentives
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Employers are leaning harder into travel-based rewards as a way to recognize top performers, with autumn trips standing out for their scenery, weather and experience value.
Wailuku Film Festival draws 5,300-plus in debut year
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The inaugural Wailuku Film Festival brought more than 5,300 attendees to Historic Wailuku over five days in June, with 100-plus films, sold-out screenings and 12.5 million media impressions.
Medcore warns Texas small businesses face a disability coverage gap
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A McKinney brokerage is urging Texas employers to add short-term disability coverage before fall renewals, saying most small-firm workers have no state safety net and few get coverage at work.
Wendy Payne builds Travel with Wendy around personal, niche travel planning
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Travel consultant Wendy Payne, founder of Travel with Wendy & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama, is being recognized for turning decades of hospitality and tourism experience into customized trips across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii….
Nexford University opens enrollment in all 50 states
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Nexford University says working adults in every U.S. state can now enroll in its accredited online business, technology and AI degrees.
America Mortgages targets global buyers with fast U.S. bridge loans
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America Mortgages said it is closing U.S. luxury bridge loans for foreign nationals, expatriates and high-net-worth borrowers as fast as eight business days.
Juarez and Pizza win pro divisions at OBX Skim Jam
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Elian Juarez of Mexico and Sydney Pizza of Delaware won the professional men’s and women’s divisions at the 2026 OBX Skim Jam in Nags Head, North Carolina, after three days of competition at Jennette’s Pier. The results tighten the 2026 Skim USA…
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