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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian: ‘We need more conversations’
The entrepreneur discusses taming trolls, free speech — and marriage to Serena Williams.
Explore Texas’ top-rated public schools — including several in the Houston area
Of the nearly 9,000 schools across Texas, nearly 20 percent were given an A in the Texas Education Agency's annual grading process — a small fraction of which received a perfect score. The top five rated schools in Texas received perfect scores, and ...
Tech Titans picks winners in North Texas that stretch from PepsiCo to startups
Tech Titans, the largest technology trade association in Texas, unveiled winners at its annual awards event Friday, giving recognition that included individuals and larger companies. The group, which has about 300 member companies, held its annual awa...
Opinion: Strategies to help attract, retain top talent
Even in a competitive job market, successful executives should know what steps to take to attract, retain and promote capable managers and employees, setting the stage for years of future growth, said Tony Drake is the WGU Washington chancellor.
Hawaii Cyber Lions Club finds new ways to serve
With more than 1.4 million members, Lions Clubs International is known for being the largest service club organization in the world, and Hawaii’s newest Lions Club — the Hawaii Cyber Lions Club — is putting a modern twist on how its members participate...
Aequitas criminal investigation expands, touches more former execs
Former Aequitas Capital executives Brian Rice and Andrew MacRitchie have asked a federal court for permission to use the collapsed firm's insurance to pay their legal costs related to a criminal investigation. The Oregonian first reported the story. ...
Carole Caine ‘awesome’ on WTMJ radio’s Scaffidi show; awaits long-term plan
Carole Caine, who lost her long-running radio gig at WKLH-FM (96.5) more than four years ago, has become a regular guest on the Steve Scaffidi show at WTMJ-AM (620), but station executives have yet to grant her permanent status.
Flick picks: ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ — and unexpectedly into viewers’ hearts
Jillian Bell stars as a champion for those who have achieved a goal they once thought of their reach.
Recession ahead? Fintech says small-business billings signal downturn
The company's clients, with a strong showing in construction, remodeling and landscape installation, saw revenue fall in the first half of 2019.
Voters consider $108.2 million bond issue that would create projects for Maize school district
Early voting on the $108.2 million bond issue has started, but voters can cast their ballots at the polls from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
$1B goal drives big changes at St. Louis Bank
The big changes underway at St. Louis Bank are part of an ambitious plan to grow from $450 million in assets to $1 billion within three years.
Daemen College is priming PT practitioners
Amber Custodi became well-acquainted with physical therapy practices during her athletic career. The Lewiston-Porter High School graduate always felt surrounded by people who were engaged in helping her achieve her goals. She decided years ago to make...
Longtime 2U CFO to retire
Education technology company 2U Inc.’s (NASDAQ: TWOU) long-serving Chief Financial Officer Catherine Graham is retiring. Graham, who first joined the company in 2012, will step down effective April 1 or earlier if the company appoints a new CFO, accor...
Icy conditions: Coyotes prep arena for upcoming NHL season
Despite triple-digit temperatures outside, the Arizona Coyotes are preparing for icy conditions inside Gila River Arena in Glendale. The Phoenix Business Journal was present recently when the NHL team installed the ice in the West Valley arena. It mar...
Editor’s briefing: The biggest development story you may have missed, and women you need to know
In economic development, communities vie to set themselves apart from, and above, the competition. They plot and invest to build up concentrations of talent and hard assets in key industries as a means of attracting even more companies, more valued em...
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian: ‘We need more conversations’
The entrepreneur discusses taming trolls, free speech — and marriage to Serena Williams.
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New option for health care coverage may be a savings opportunity for employers (podcast)
The Affordable Care Act requires employers of a qualifying size (50 employees or larger) to provide healthcare coverage to full-time employees, or they will be subject to penalties. But reimbursing individual employees for purchasing their own coverage...
Sports
Icy conditions: Coyotes prep arena for upcoming NHL season
Despite triple-digit temperatures outside, the Arizona Coyotes are preparing for icy conditions inside Gila River Arena in Glendale. The Phoenix Business Journal was present recently when the NHL team installed the ice in the West Valley arena. It mar...
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New option for health care coverage may be a savings opportunity for employers (podcast)
The Affordable Care Act requires employers of a qualifying size (50 employees or larger) to provide healthcare coverage to full-time employees, or they will be subject to penalties. But reimbursing individual employees for purchasing their own coverage...
UC Davis vice chancellor in charge of tech commercialization stepping down
Dushyant Pathak, the vice chancellor in charge of innovation and technology commercialization at the University of California Davis, has said he is stepping down as of Sept. 2. Pathak said in an email to associates that he is leaving to take on anothe...
Real estate startup plans Phoenix-area expansion
With recently raised funding, Salt Lake City-based Homie, which uses technology to streamline the home buying and selling process, will move to new offices and add employees.
Icy conditions: Coyotes prep arena for upcoming NHL season
Despite triple-digit temperatures outside, the Arizona Coyotes are preparing for icy conditions inside Gila River Arena in Glendale. The Phoenix Business Journal was present recently when the NHL team installed the ice in the West Valley arena. It mar...
Editor’s briefing: The biggest development story you may have missed, and women you need to know
In economic development, communities vie to set themselves apart from, and above, the competition. They plot and invest to build up concentrations of talent and hard assets in key industries as a means of attracting even more companies, more valued em...
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian: ‘We need more conversations’
The entrepreneur discusses taming trolls, free speech — and marriage to Serena Williams.
Explore Texas’ top-rated public schools — including several in the Houston area
Of the nearly 9,000 schools across Texas, nearly 20 percent were given an A in the Texas Education Agency's annual grading process — a small fraction of which received a perfect score. The top five rated schools in Texas received perfect scores, and ...
Tech Titans picks winners in North Texas that stretch from PepsiCo to startups
Tech Titans, the largest technology trade association in Texas, unveiled winners at its annual awards event Friday, giving recognition that included individuals and larger companies. The group, which has about 300 member companies, held its annual awa...