Southwest Airlines aims to double leadership racial diversity in 5 years
16 HRS AGO - Southwest Airlines announced several goals aimed at improving diversity within the company's Expand
16 HRS AGO - Southwest Airlines announced several goals aimed at improving diversity within the company's leadership ranks.
Gary Kelly, chairman and CEO of Southwest Airlines, laid out several goals the Dallas-based carrier is looking to achieve in the coming years.
"We've set goals in recruiting, hiring, promoting, internal movement, development and training," Kelly said in a video message to employees Tuesday.
Here are some of the goals Kelly mentioned:
Double the percentage of racial diversity within… Collapse
Homes by Towne on land-buying spree around the Valley
18 HRS AGO - A Milwaukee homebuilder with a growing presence in metro Phoenix has recently gobbled up more Expand
18 HRS AGO - A Milwaukee homebuilder with a growing presence in metro Phoenix has recently gobbled up more property in three different areas of the Valley. Collapse
Phoenix firm acquired by national title company
1 DAY AGO - The acquisition was part of a $105 million deal announced earlier this month that included offices Expand
1 DAY AGO - The acquisition was part of a $105 million deal announced earlier this month that included offices in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. Collapse
Inside the List: Phoenix employment law attorneys say workplace rules aren't limited to the office
1 DAY AGO - Several Valley attorneys specializing in labor and employment quizzed by the Business Journal say Expand
1 DAY AGO - Several Valley attorneys specializing in labor and employment quizzed by the Business Journal say that the rules set by an employer are the same for someone working in the office or at home. Collapse
Los Angeles real estate brokerage opens Phoenix office, hires execs
1 DAY AGO - The company, making its debut in the Arizona market, focuses on net lease and multifamily assets Expand
1 DAY AGO - The company, making its debut in the Arizona market, focuses on net lease and multifamily assets but has plans to expand its lines of service. Collapse
Arizona's minimum wage to go up again in 2021, report says
2 DAYS AGO - Arizona’s minimum wage will go up again in 2021.
The minimum wage will increase by 15 cents an Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Arizona’s minimum wage will go up again in 2021.
The minimum wage will increase by 15 cents an hour beginning in January, the Arizona Republic reported. This will bring the minimum wage in the Grand Canyon State to $12.15 an hour.
This rise is due to a 1.3% increase in the cost of living over the past 12 months through August, according to the report.
Arizona has one of the highest minimum wages in the nation, and the minimum wage has already gone up four times in as many years. Next year,… Collapse
Greater Phoenix Chamber names Athena Award businesswomen finalists
2 DAYS AGO - The awards honor Valley businesswomen who have achieved exemplary success in their industries, Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The awards honor Valley businesswomen who have achieved exemplary success in their industries, have mentored women throughout their careers and have dedicated time to making a difference in their communities and in the lives of others. Collapse
McShane Cos. COO Molly McShane to take over as CEO as Jim McShane retires
7 DAYS AGO - Molly McShane will replace founder Jim McShane, who is retiring as CEO but staying as chairman.
$100M expansion at NXP Semiconductor in Chandler now operational
7 DAYS AGO - NXP Semiconductor has opened its new GaN manufacturing line in Chandler to support growing 5G Expand
7 DAYS AGO - NXP Semiconductor has opened its new GaN manufacturing line in Chandler to support growing 5G cellphone network demand. Some 100 employees were hired to work on the new technology. Collapse
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P.F. Chang's extends layoffs for thousands of workers across the country due to pandemic
17 HRS AGO - Thousands of employees at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. restaurants across the country have been Expand
17 HRS AGO - Thousands of employees at P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. restaurants across the country have been laid off or had their layoffs extended in recent weeks due to restrictions and slow sales amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Scottsdale-based Chinese restaurant chain notified government officials in Ohio that it was extending a reduction in employee hours for up to 299 workers at eight locations in the state, the Dayton Business Journal reported Sept. 29. Others had their layoffs extended.
The popular… Collapse
Monroe's Hot Chicken owner invests $25,000 contest winnings into opening second location
19 HRS AGO - The owner of the popular hot chicken restaurant won $25,000 through Discover’s Eat it Forward Expand
19 HRS AGO - The owner of the popular hot chicken restaurant won $25,000 through Discover’s Eat it Forward campaign. Here is how he used the money while preparing to open another Valley eatery. Collapse
Meet the 2020 Business Journal Healthiest Employers winners
1 DAY AGO - The complete rankings of all of this year's Healthiest Employers honorees, along with feature Expand
1 DAY AGO - The complete rankings of all of this year's Healthiest Employers honorees, along with feature articles on the winners in each category will appear in the Oct. 2 weekly print and digital edition of the Business Journal. Collapse
Phoenix home prices 'grow without restriction,' lead nation again
1 DAY AGO - While some markets are seeing home price gains slow dramatically, Phoenix prices continue to Expand
1 DAY AGO - While some markets are seeing home price gains slow dramatically, Phoenix prices continue to outpace the rest of the country and have now grown for the 13th consecutive month. Here's what it means for homebuyers and homebuilders. Collapse
Arizona aviation company plans to expand to Roswell
2 DAYS AGO - Arizona-based Ascent Aviation Services plans to hire hundreds of employees in Roswell, New Mexico, Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Arizona-based Ascent Aviation Services plans to hire hundreds of employees in Roswell, New Mexico, over the next five years. Collapse
Former Amazon employee charged with insider trading
2 DAYS AGO - The SEC alleges a former Amazon finance manager and her family reaped approximately $1.4 million Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The SEC alleges a former Amazon finance manager and her family reaped approximately $1.4 million from insider trading of Amazon's stock. Collapse
BBB names 16 Arizona finalists for 2020 integrity awards
2 DAYS AGO - Sixteen Arizona companies have been selected as finalists for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics by Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Sixteen Arizona companies have been selected as finalists for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics by the Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest. Collapse
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comment about lack of diverse candidates in banking
7 DAYS AGO - Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the lack of diverse Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the lack of diverse candidates for banking positions.
He has reiterated the remark that he originally said in a candid memo to all Wells Fargo employees in June about race and the bank’s efforts to boost diversity within its ranks.
“I apologize for making an insensitive comment reflecting my own unconscious bias,” Scharf told employees Wednesday in a message to all employees that was shared publicly by the bank.… Collapse
Ducey, Hobbs at odds over election procedures for nursing homes residents
7 DAYS AGO - The top elected state officials of the two major parties are squabbling over election procedures, Expand
7 DAYS AGO - The top elected state officials of the two major parties are squabbling over election procedures, with the ability of some nursing homes and other centers to vote hanging in the balance. Democrat Secretary of State Katie Hobbs has said counties can use a procedure that allows members of already legal “special election boards” to accept ... Collapse
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Alone among Democrats, Sinema stays silent on GOP Supreme Court push
18 HRS AGO - WASHINGTON – Almost every Senate Democrat has come out against President Donald Trump’s plan to Expand
18 HRS AGO - WASHINGTON – Almost every Senate Democrat has come out against President Donald Trump’s plan to rush through a replacement for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, saying the nomination should wait until after the looming elections.
Every Senate Democrat but one – Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
While other Democrats were using language like “shameful,” “brazen hypocrisy,” “horrible precedent” and “theft” of a Supreme Court seat in what they called a power grab,… Collapse
Tempe business accelerator buys stake in Canadian restaurant app, to move HQ to Valley
22 HRS AGO - About a dozen marketing employees will be hired in the coming weeks, and the app's tech team will Expand
22 HRS AGO - About a dozen marketing employees will be hired in the coming weeks, and the app's tech team will relocate from Canada. Collapse
Nikola founder Trevor Milton accused of sexual assault by two women, report says
1 DAY AGO - Sexual assault allegations that have surfaced against Nikola founder Trevor Milton has investors Expand
1 DAY AGO - Sexual assault allegations that have surfaced against Nikola founder Trevor Milton has investors nervous about a major deal with General Motors that is supposed to close Sept. 30. Collapse
Scottsdale financial firm settles with SEC in charter school bond case
1 DAY AGO - The firm helped 12 charter schools with the issuance of municipal bonds from 2014-19. It's the Expand
1 DAY AGO - The firm helped 12 charter schools with the issuance of municipal bonds from 2014-19. It's the second case related to charter school bonds settled in Arizona in the past month. Collapse
Eight Arizona billionaires on Forbes' latest list of richest Americans
2 DAYS AGO - Eight Arizonans appear on Forbes’ latest list of the 400 richest people in America, and more than Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Eight Arizonans appear on Forbes’ latest list of the 400 richest people in America, and more than half of them saw their wealth increase during a year marked by the global Covid-19 pandemic. Collapse
What recent polls can tell us about the Arizona Senate race
2 DAYS AGO - Recent polling data in the Arizona Senate race suggests Democrat Mark Kelly has a large lead over Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Recent polling data in the Arizona Senate race suggests Democrat Mark Kelly has a large lead over incumbent Republican Sen. Martha McSally. However, the gap might not be as big as some polls show.
A recent poll from Fox News has Kelly 17 points up in the Arizona Senate race. The poll, conducted at the end of August, surveyed 772 likely voters and found a 56-39 split in favor of Kelly.
However, data from OH Predictive Insights, a Phoenix-based polling firm, suggests the gap is much smaller. Data… Collapse
Motor Mondays: Cadillac CT5-V somehow emerges as fun, affordable sports sedan
2 DAYS AGO - This fun-to-drive Caddy might not have the same luxury as its competitors, and it is still a work Expand
2 DAYS AGO - This fun-to-drive Caddy might not have the same luxury as its competitors, and it is still a work in progress with some flaws to fix. But it's definitely worth a look, our reviewer says. Collapse
Three more Wells Fargo execs fined, one banned in fake accounts scandal
7 DAYS AGO - Three former senior Wells Fargo executives have agreed to settlements with regulators over their Expand
7 DAYS AGO - Three former senior Wells Fargo executives have agreed to settlements with regulators over their role in the bank's fake accounts scandal.
According to a statement from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, former Community Bank Group Finance Officer Matthew Raphaelson has agreed to pay $925,000 and was banned from working in the banking industry.
As a strategic planning leader for Wells' community banking operations, Raphaelson oversaw the company's cross-selling strategy and sales… Collapse
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