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A Night to Nourish Raises Over $13,000 for No Kid Hungry   On Thursday, July 24, JGroup Hospitality hosted A Night to Nourish, a sold-out collaborative dinner at The 801 Event Space in support of No Kid Hungry. The event brought together six Seacoast chefs for a one-night-only celebration of food and community, raising a total of $13,175 to help end childhood hunger in America. Guests were treated to a welcome cocktail and passed appetizers, followed by a five-course seated dinner, with each course prepared by a different chef and paired with a beverage. The participating chefs included: Chef Harley Smith, Jumpin' Jay's...

Dusit International expands across the lodging  spectrum, launches ninth hotel brand – Dusit Hotels Refined upper-upscale brand is tailored for 120–300 key properties in prime urban and resort locations, delivering market-relevant experiences enriched by Dusit's signature Thai-inspired gracious hospitality   Bangkok, Thailand, 2025 – Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has expanded its global hospitality portfolio with the official launch of Dusit Hotels – its ninth hotel brand – designed to deliver tailored upper-upscale experiences that balance brand consistency with the unique needs of each market in strategic city and leisure destinations worldwide.   Already introduced at three operating...

Streaming madness: internet users now spend 25 days a year watching videos online The time spent consuming online content has grown tremendously over the years, with people now spending most of their awake time glued to screens. And while various content types have seen increased engagement across all age groups, online videos stand out in a category of their own, consuming most people's free time.  According to data presented by Techgaged.com, internet users now spend a shocking 11 hours and 34 minutes weekly watching online videos, the equivalent of 25 full days each year.  Short videos lead weekly screen time with...

From Kitchen Dream to Local Delight: How to Start Your Specialty Food & Beverage Business The aroma of freshly baked artisan bread, the unique tang of a small-batch hot sauce, or the refreshing burst of a craft kombucha – these are the hallmarks of a specialty food & beverage business. In an era where consumers crave authenticity, unique flavors, and products with a story, there's never been a better time to turn your culinary passion into a thriving small business. But transforming a kitchen dream into a successful venture requires more than just a great recipe. It demands careful planning,...

Ditch the Overwhelm, Embrace the Algorithm: 5 AI Secrets Supercharging Small Businesses (You Won't Believe #3!) Running a small business in today's whirlwind feels like juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle. You're wearing a million hats, fighting for every customer, and constantly battling the clock. But what if there was a secret weapon, a silent partner working tirelessly behind the scenes to boost your efficiency, understand your customers better, and even predict future trends? Enter the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), no longer a futuristic fantasy but a powerful, accessible toolkit ready to revolutionize your small business – and we've...