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Dow Event Center Names Joseph Stetson Food and Beverage Director
The Dow Event Center and Legends Global have appointed Joseph Stetson as director of food and beverage operations, a newly created position overseeing food and beverage service throughout the Saginaw, Michigan, venue. Stetson brings more than 30 years of executive chef and food-service leadership…
Nashville’s Music City Center Convention Center Spotlight
Nashville’s Music City Center (MCC) (201 Rep. John Lewis Way South) opened in May 2013 as a completely new facility to replace the aging Nashville Convention Center. The location chosen for the complex was Black Bottom, a section of downtown so named because of the muddy residue left on streets…
Powder & Bulk Solids Texas Conference 2026: Complete Guide to Dates, Venue, Schedule, Exhibitors, Tickets & More
Powder & Bulk Solids Texas Conference 2026 Powder & Bulk Solids Texas Conference 2026 will be held from 15th September to 16th September 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Baytown, Houston, United States. The two-day conference is one of the leading technical gatherings for professionals involved in powder…
HR: A Silent but Strategic Partner
In the tradeshow and convention industry, timelines are compressed, labor demands are variable, and flawless execution is critical. As a result, Human Resources (HR) is a strategic partner rather than just an administrative function within the general contractor model. Since general contractors…
Freeman Report Finds Learning Extends Beyond Sessions
Most tradeshow attendees want to spend more of their learning time on the expo floor and in other event spaces than in conference rooms, according to new research from Freeman. The Freeman Trends Report, Unpacking XLNC: The Future of Adult Learning at Conferences and Tradeshows, Part Two, (download…
Five in 15 Around New Orleans, Louisiana
Five in Fifteen New Orleans, Louisiana 5 places to go within a 15-minute walk of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Welcome to The Big Easy What do you do when there’s no breakout meeting or the panels are done for the day? Where do you go when you need a little time away from the […] The post Five…
Te Pae Conventions Add $43M to New Zealand Economy
Conventions at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre contributed nearly NZ$74 million, or about $43 million in U.S. dollars, to New Zealand’s economy during the year ending June 2026. An Infometrics impact assessment attributed more than NZ$60 million, or about $35 million, to Canterbury. It also…
MPLT Investors Have Opportunity to Join MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. Fraud Investigation with SBS Law
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP ("SBS"), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors ofMapLight Therapeutics, Inc. ("MapLight" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: MPLT) for violations of the...
ASSA ABLOY to acquire Gunnebo Entrance Control
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Gunnebo Entrance Control, an international provider of entrance control solutions, including speed gates, mass transit gates and security revolving doors. "I look forward to welcoming the Gunnebo...
FUTU Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Futu Holdings Limited Securities Fraud Lawsuit with SBS Law
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schall, Brown & Schwartz LLP ("SBS"), a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Futu Holdings Limited ("Futu" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: FUTU) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the...
First Solar, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - FSLR
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against First Solar, Inc. ("First Solar" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: FSLR) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated...
Alibaba's Amap: ABot-World-0 Sustains 24 Hours of Interactive Inference on a Single Consumer GPU
BEIJING, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amap, Alibaba's location-based services platform, said it has extended the inference length of its interactive world model ABot-World-0 to as long as 24 hours on a single consumer-grade GPU, up from the roughly one-minute ceiling of mainstream...
IMPACT Therapeutics firma un acuerdo de licencia exclusiva con Pharmanovia
- IMPACT Therapeutics firma un acuerdo de licencia exclusiva con Pharmanovia para senaparib en Europa, Oriente Medio y Norte de África, Australia y Nueva Zelanda SHANGHÁI, 3 de agosto de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IMPACT Therapeutics ("IMPACT") (07630.HK) se complace en anunciar la...
Performing Arts Festival: Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo
TOKYO, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tokyo Festival Executive Committee has announced the second edition of Autumn Meteorite Tokyo, taking place from October 9 to November 3, 2026, and centered around the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Under the artistic direction of acclaimed playwright...
Beijing Review: Cultural heritage protection week in Shanxi shares modern techniques for preserving ancient relics
BEIJING, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As dusk settled over Yuci Ancient City in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, on July 15, Chinese and international musical classics filled the air inside the Confucian Temple while a dance performance illuminated the night of this thousand-year-old city. The...
IMPACT Therapeutics unterzeichnet Exklusivlizenzvertrag mit Pharmanovia für Senaparib in Europa, dem Nahen Osten und Nordafrika, Australien und Neuseeland
SHANGHAI, 3. August 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IMPACT Therapeutics („IMPACT") (07630.HK) freut sich, bekannt zu geben, dass es eine exklusive Partnerschaft („Exklusive Partnerschaft") mit Pharmanovia, einem globalen Spezialpharmaunternehmen, das mit innovativen Biotech-Unternehmen und großen...
KONE strengthens customer support to deliver greater peace of mind in Saudi Arabia
KONE's enhanced Customer Service Center combines leading customer experience technology with locally based professionals to provide around-the-clock support in Arabic and English, giving customers fast, reliable access to expert support, with a target of answering customer calls within 20...
KONE Egypt strengthens customer experience through digital innovation
The introduction of myKONE makes project delivery more transparent, connected and effortless, reinforcing KONE's customer-first approach. CAIRO, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As digital transformation reshapes the construction industry, the way customers experience projects is evolving....
Twitch Phenom Cinna Declares for Bang Energy During Record-Breaking Subathon Attempt
New Partnership Unveiled as Cinna Kicks Off Month-Long "Cinnathon" Livestream Event CORONA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bang Energy is marking one of its biggest plays yet in the creator economy with the announcement of its newest brand ambassador, Twitch phenomenon and streamer,...
New High School Campus in West End Opelousas Brings State-of-the-Art Training for High-Demand Careers
With support from Building Hope, JS Clark Leadership Academy opens a new 54,000-square-foot campus that includes an allied health academy and media studio, giving students hands-on career experiences earlier in their education OPELOUSAS, La., Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JS Clark...