Grand Valley Biz Times editor Castle is retiring
Phil Castle, the editor of the Grand Valley Business Times in Grand Junction, Colorado, is retiring after 25 years. Castle writes, “Now I’m lingering in a doorway myself, a transition between a lengthy tenure as editor of the Business Times and retirement. This issue — the 734th I’ve completed since January 1999 — will be […]
Puget Sound Biz Journal hires Pasion to cover
The Puget Sound Business Journal in Seattle has hired Nick Pasion to cover technology. Pasion writes, “I’ve spent the past few years bouncing between reporting and editing. I spent a summer in Pittsburgh covering everything from the fall of Roe v. Wade to a goat festival (of the barnyard variety, not the acronym). I spent another summer […]
Portland Biz Journal hires Edwards as a reporter
The Portland Business Journal has hired Sara Edwards to cover real estate, banking and finance. Edwards has been a business reporter for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat in California for the past two years. She interned at USA Today on the Money desk and freelanced for The Boardwalk Times. Edwards holds a bachelor’s degree and a […]
Albuquerque Biz First hires Callaghan to cover tech, energy
Molly Callaghan has been hired to cover the New Mexico Inno, technology and energy beats for Albuquerque Business First. Callaghan earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international studies from the University of New Mexico. Most recently, she served as the communications and project development officer at The Grant Plant and was a field […]
IBJ’s Weaver named editor of Indiana Lawyer
Indianapolis Business Journal managing editor Greg Weaver has been named editor of Indiana Lawyer, a sister publication. As the No. 2 at the Business Journal, Weaver coordinated its daily news coverage and e-newsletters, handling social media accounts, editing stories for the weekly print edition, and working with reporters on investigative stories and enterprise packages. Weaver previously spent […]
Orange County Biz Journal promotes Brennan to editor
The Orange County Business Journal has promoted executive editor Peter J. Brennan to editor-in-chief. A story on its website states, “‘We cover an economy the size of Finland’s, and we’re always looking for the next Palmer Luckey,’ Brennan said. ‘We will continue highlighting the most influential entrepreneurs and executives and their companies in accurate and […]
Upstate Biz Journal unveils redesign
The Upstate Business Journal in South Carolina has rolled out a redesign. Sherry Jackson, vice president of content and digital, writes, “This redesign is more than just a cosmetic update. It reflects our commitment to evolving with the needs of our readers and keeping pace with the ever-changing business landscape in the Upstate in the […]
North Bay Biz Journal making changes
The North Bay Business Journal in California is making changes as it looks to expand its coverage to a wider audience. Editor Allison Gibson writes, “One of the first changes will be how our readers get the Journal. Starting Monday, Oct. 7, the print edition of the North Bay Business Journal will be included in each […]
LA Biz Journal taps Welk as editor in chief
The Los Angeles Business Journal formally named Hannah Welk as its editor-in-chief last week, making her the 45-year-old publication’s first woman in the role. Zane Hill of the Business Journal writes, “The job itself isn’t new for her or the department – she’s spent the past six months as interim editor, following the exit of Charlie Crumpley. Welk first joined […]
Hartford Biz Journal seeks a biz reporter
Hartford Business Journal, Connecticut’s leading business-to-business publication, is looking for a full-time staff writer. The qualified candidate must be an experienced journalist with multimedia skills, and capable of coming up with engaging story ideas for our business audience, writing clean copy and working both independently and collaboratively. Business journalism experience is a plus. This is […]
