Labor Day

Verizon Business to provide private 5G network for Rocklahoma music festival

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business today announced a partnership with Pryor Creek Music Festivals to provide a secure private 5G network for the three-day Rocklahoma outdoor music festival during Labor Day Weekend 2023, billed as “America’s Biggest Labor Day Party.”

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  • “Outdoor or temporary experiences like concerts, festivals and popups represent one of the fastest growing private-network environments that Verizon Business is servicing right now.
  • Private wireless networks from Verizon fill these needs and help ensure event attendees, vendors and organizers alike have a smooth experience,” said Jennifer Artley, Senior Vice President, 5G Acceleration.
  • “We look forward to providing sponsors and music fans with a great experience at Rocklahoma, America’s biggest Labor Day party.
  • Beyond the dedicated private wireless network supporting the event, Verizon announced in June that it lit up high-performance 5G Ultra Wideband across Oklahoma, bringing high speeds, greater capacity and improved network reliability to Pryor and elsewhere throughout the state.

Ontario International Airport expects strong finish to summer travel season

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

ONTARIO, Calif. , Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials expect to complete the summer travel season on a high note with double-digit increases in passenger volume during the Labor Day weekend.

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  • Ontario airport officials reported record setting year-over-year passenger volumes in each of the last three months, signaling increased popularity for the Southern California gateway among local travelers and visitors.
  • Throughout the summer travel season, ONT travelers have taken advantage of air services to popular domestic and international destinations that were not offered by air carriers or were available with less frequency and smaller airplanes in 2022 to such destinations as Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Seattle, Guadalajara, San Salvador and Taipei.
  • "The air travel industry is highly competitive, yet Ontario is growing passenger volume month after month," said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority.
  • "We've always prided ourselves on our modern facilities, appealing in-terminal concessions and convenient parking, and we look forward to delivering our hallmark hassle-free customer experience during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend and beyond."

GRAN CORAMINO TEQUILA LAUNCHES NEW "CLUB CORAMINO" FILM, STARRING KEVIN HART, ENIKO HART, AND SPECIAL GUEST MICHAEL IMPERIOLI, WITH A CINEMATIC FEAT THAT SHOWS THE WORLD HOW "HARD WORK TASTES DIFFERENT"

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Monday, August 28, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gran Coramino Tequila has launched a new brand campaign with the debut of their anthemic film "Club Coramino," to celebrate their brand mantra, "Hard Work Tastes Different". The ultra-premium tequila brand launched in 2022, founded by comedian, entertainer, and businessman Kevin Hart and 11th generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann, and created with Global Brand Equities and Proximo Spirits.      

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  • "Hard Work Tastes Different" celebrates the ethos that Kevin Hart follows and mirrors his widely known position as the "Hardest Working Man in Hollywood."
  • Gran Coramino was born from two creators at the top of their craft, joining together to create a Cristalino and Añejo tequila where their hard work is evident in every delicious sip.
  • "I live by the Gran Coramino value that 'Hard Work Tastes Different' and challenged my team to show that in the most epic way possible in our first brand campaign," said Kevin Hart.
  • To bring this vision to life, Gran Coramino teamed up with director Sam Washington and Hartbeat, Hart's global, multi-platform entertainment company.

Motel 6 and Studio 6 Unveil Discount for Labor Day Travel and Beyond

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a way to show gratitude to America's workforce this Labor Day, leading economy lodging brands Motel 6 and Studio 6 today announces a new discount for guests.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a way to show gratitude to America's workforce this Labor Day, leading economy lodging brands Motel 6 and Studio 6 today announces a new discount for guests.
  • Members of My6 , the free rewards program from Motel 6 and Studio 6, will save 12% on all reservations booked between Sept. 1 – Sept. 4, 2023, for all stays from Sept. 1 onward.
  • To receive the 12% Labor Day discount and save on reservations and more year-round, travelers can download the free My6 app on iOS and Android .
  • "Now, as a gesture of gratitude for all they do, Motel 6 is pleased to extend special Labor Day travel discounts for everyone hitting the road, whether for work or for play."

KRISPY KREME® Returning Popular Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts for ‘Perfect Last Bite of Summer’ Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1 through 4

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Monday, August 21, 2023

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    Krispy Kreme will give summer a sweet sendoff by treating fans to one “perfect last bite of summer” with the return of its popular Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts over Labor Day Weekend – Friday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 4 at participating shops nationwide.
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    Krispy Kreme will give summer a sweet sendoff by treating fans to one “perfect last bite of summer” with the return of its popular Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts over Labor Day Weekend – Friday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 4 at participating shops nationwide.
  • “So, make plans now to visit Krispy Kreme Sept. 1 through 4 when these treats make their return for a sweet summer sendoff.”
    This will be only the third time Krispy Kreme has offered Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts – an Original Glazed® Doughnut transformed by a vibrant strawberry glaze with sweet strawberry flavor.
  • Learn more about Krispy Kreme’s Strawberry Glazed by visiting www.krispykreme.com/promos/strawberryglazed .

Gelato Festival World Masters Comes to Los Angeles Labor Day Weekend at Ovation Hollywood

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES , Aug. 15th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gelato Festival World Masters (GFWM), the most prestigious gelato tournament in the world, announces the addition of an esteemed roster of guest chefs to the festival's main stage entertainment. Along with strategic partners Carpigiani and Sigep - Italian Exhibition Group, Gelato Festival World Masters will host the one-of-a-kind event on September 2nd and 3rd, 2023 at venue partner Ovation Hollywood in Hollywood, CA. Guests will experience 12 skilled gelato masters competing for the title of the Best Gelato Master in North America 2023 in the Tasting Village, an exciting lineup of live demonstrations by Los Angeles' Top Chefs plus courses by the world renowned Frozen Dessert University on the Main Stage, a dizzying array of gelato samples (including gluten-free and lactose-free options) at the Gelato Festival Flagship Store, live entertainment, and more. Los Angeles magazine is the official Media Partner.

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  • Giadzy x Gelato Festival Collaboration To Be Served Exclusively At Event
    LOS ANGELES , Aug. 15th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gelato Festival World Masters (GFWM), the most prestigious gelato tournament in the world, announces the addition of an esteemed roster of guest chefs to the festival's main stage entertainment.
  • Along with strategic partners Carpigiani and Sigep - Italian Exhibition Group, Gelato Festival World Masters will host the one-of-a-kind event on September 2nd and 3rd, 2023 at venue partner Ovation Hollywood in Hollywood, CA.
  • The Gelato Festival World Masters in Los Angeles will showcase the best artisanal gelato craftsmanship in North America highlighting 12 chefs who have won top marks in previous Gelato Festival World Masters sanctioned events in NYC, Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
  • For the latest updates and information about the Gelato Festival World Masters Los Angeles 2023, including ticket sales and forthcoming updates, please visit https://gelatofestival.com/ and follow @gelatofestivalworldmasters .

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 745 WINS TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN GLAZER'S IN TEXAS

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 745 and the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference on July 14 reached tentative agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits on a strong, new three-year deal. 

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 745 and the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference on July 14 reached tentative agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits on a strong, new three-year deal.
  • "This contract will bring well-deserved raises and protections for newly minted and hardworking Teamsters in Texas," said Brent Taylor, Principal Officer of Local 745.
  • The new bargaining unit was secured through a card-check agreement between the Brewery Conference, Local 745, and Southern Glazer's.
  • The Local 745 members at Southern Glazer's work at one of the largest facilities in the company's national network.

Union Plus to Give Away $236,000 to Union Families for Labor Day

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Labor Day on September 4, Union Plus is thrilled and proud to launch our annual Labor Day celebration, Unions Power America. Both the Unions Power America Contest and Unions Power America Sweepstakes honor our country's resilient and courageous union members and offer them chances to win almost a quarter of a million dollars in cash prizes.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Labor Day on September 4, Union Plus is thrilled and proud to launch our annual Labor Day celebration, Unions Power America.
  • This Labor Day, the Unions Power America campaign will give away almost a quarter of a million dollars in cash prizes.
  • Union Plus President Mitch Stevens shared, "This and every Labor Day, it is our honor at Union Plus to recognize the incredible contribution and impact union members make to our workplaces, communities, and nation.
  • Since 2009, Union Plus has awarded over $16 million in grants and scholarships to union members.

MADD Warns that Deaths from Drunk Driving Surge 39% Over the July 4th Weekend

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

IRVING, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MADD Warns that Deaths from Drunk Driving Surge 39% Over the July 4th Weekend, Urges Everyone to Plan Ahead for Safer Travel

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  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) warns that deaths from drunk driving-related crashes can surge 39% over the July 4th weekend, which could mean one life lost every 24 minutes, based on the latest data available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • IRVING, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MADD Warns that Deaths from Drunk Driving Surge 39% Over the July 4th Weekend, Urges Everyone to Plan Ahead for Safer Travel
    Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) warns that deaths from drunk driving-related crashes can surge 39% over the July 4th weekend, which could mean one life lost every 24 minutes, based on the latest data available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • "Until everyone consistently makes safer choices and all cars come with technology that can prevent impaired driving, MADD will be here to support victims and work to end impaired driving for good."
  • Despite being fully preventable, deaths from impaired driving have been on the rise in the U.S.

Zibo goes viral: Barbecue craze draws huge crowds

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Let's take a look at the barbecue scene in Zibo.

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  • Let's take a look at the barbecue scene in Zibo.
  • Since early March, after the topic "eating barbecue in Zibo" quickly spread on social media, such scenes have become the norm.
  • After Zibo barbecue started trending online, the local government quickly added special "barbecue trains" on weekends, added 21 customized barbecue bus lines, and released an official barbecue food map.
  • While the popularity of barbecue may wane over time, the path toward transformation will lead to greater sustainability.