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Technomic says lodging operators are boosting foodservice to fight cost pressures
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Technomic’s 2026 Lodging Multi Client Study says lodging operators are leaning harder into food and beverage programs as labor, costs and competition from delivery and vacation rentals squeeze margins.
Bintali launches Dubai car rental with no-deposit option on every car
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Bintali has opened bookings in Dubai with a no-deposit rental choice across its 114-car fleet, giving renters either a small non-refundable fee or a refundable card hold.
Zinc waste recycling market seen reaching $2.72 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the zinc waste recycling and reusing market will rise from $1.98 billion in 2025 to $2.11 billion in 2026, with North America leading and Asia-Pacific growing fastest.
Space logistics market seen reaching $10.84 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global space logistics market will grow from $4.51 billion in 2026 to $10.84 billion by 2030, driven by satellite launches, government space spending and demand for in-orbit servicing.
Application integration and collaboration market seen reaching $152.23 billion by 2030
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The application integration and collaboration market is projected to grow from $107.77 billion in 2026 to $152.23 billion by 2030, as enterprises push digital transformation, hybrid work and cloud adoption.
Bailey Nordgaard balances livestock appraisal, business and family life
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Bailey R. Nordgaard, MBA, is building a diversified career in agriculture through part-time livestock appraisal, a digital marketing business and several family ventures in Fairchild, Wisconsin.
Chris Hendricks to host Nashville disability community event with TikTok creators
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Chris Hendricks will team up with Jess of All Trades and Wendi Plus 12 for a November 14 event at Aura Lounge in Nashville that blends live music, creator education and a TikTok Live battle.
Christine Hopkins wins NSBA’s 2026 small business advocate award
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Christine Hopkins, president and CEO of Anchorage-based ASCI Family of Companies, was named the 2026 Lewis Shattuck Small Business Advocate of the Year by the National Small Business Association.
Brandon Hall Group says HR engagement problem is architectural, not budgetary
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A new Brandon Hall Group report released with Vantage Circle argues that many companies already spend enough on engagement, but their tools and data remain fragmented.
Ascension Leadership Accelerator names 10-member fall cohort
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Hinton & Company and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce selected 10 emerging and mid-career professionals for the Fall 2026 Ascension Leadership Accelerator cohort.
David Gaines reframes buying as an act of human connection
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David Gaines, author of Radical Business and CEO of La Terza Coffee, has a new book out Oct. 27 that argues everyday purchases can strengthen relationships, support dignity and drive positive change.
Maker Faire Rome 2026 to showcase humanoid football and 400 exhibits
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Maker Faire Rome returns to the Gazometro Ostiense in Rome from 23 to 25 October with more than 400 exhibits, humanoid robot soccer, AI and hands-on learning.
Christian Briggs says tariffs, sanctions are leverage in U.S. talks with Canada, China and Iran
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Economist Christian Briggs told NTD News that Washington is using tariffs, sanctions and market access as negotiating tools, not just punishment, in disputes involving Canada, China and Iran. He said the outcome could shape trade, energy flows and…
Global Fred Award forum ends with new strategic partnership in Beijing
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The Global Fred Award Ceremony and High-Level Forum on International Economy, Trade and Culture Cooperation brought together more than 100 guests in Beijing on Sept. 15, 2026, and ended with a strategic partnership agreement tied to clean energy…
Fr8qu8ncy, McKenzi Brooke launch Knitup creator commerce activation for LA Tech Week
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Fr8qu8ncy, McKenzi Brooke and Knitup will unveil a limited-edition knitwear collaboration at an Oct. 14 LA Tech Week mixer in Los Angeles.
Yangzhou Kaiser expands customized hotel toothpaste and amenity supply
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Yangzhou Kaiser Hotel Supplies is broadening its global hotel toiletry and guest amenity business with customizable toothpaste, bamboo products, and complete hotel kits.
Funl raises $2.5M to build demand-driven event platform
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Funl, a creator-built platform for testing fan demand before booking events, raised $2.5 million at a $10 million post-money valuation and added a $150,000 Nebraska Innovation Fund grant.
Report urges pension overhaul for self-employed workers
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A new Harmonic Financial Planning report is pressing Chancellor John Healey to widen workplace pension reform at next month’s Budget, including an auto-enrolment-style system for the self-employed.
US demand fuels record growth in Cook Islands trusts
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US clients are driving a sharp rise in Cook Islands international trust registrations, with new trusts up almost 90% from two years ago and the sector adding jobs and revenue.
Christian Briggs says rising U.S. debt could lift gold demand
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Economist Christian Briggs warned on NTD News that Washington’s spending path could test investor confidence in U.S. Treasuries within the next four to six years, pushing borrowing costs higher and boosting demand for gold.
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