Triangle Biz Journal names Troyer editor in chief

The Triangle Business Journal has named Rebecca Troyer its editor in chief, replacing Sougata Mukherjee, who recently became its publisher. Digital editor David Purtell writes, “Troyer has had multiple roles for American City Business Journals, TBJ’s parent company based in Charlotte. She was most recently director, newsletter publications, for ACBJ as well as a regional editor. Before that, Troyer led the Denver Business […]

Denver Biz Journal hires Tomtas as a reporter

The Denver Business Journal has hired Justyna Tomtas as a reporter. She will cover metro-area land use, local government policies and suburban development. Tomtas has been a regional editor for CT Publishing as the lead editor for The Reflector in Battle Ground and Nisqually Valley News in Yelm and an education reporter for the Lewiston […]

Orlando Biz Journal names Bilbao its editor

Richard Bilbao has been named the next editor in chief of the Orlando Business Journal. Steven Ryzewski of the Business Journal writes, “The Pembroke Pines native began his career with OBJ 16 years ago as an intern, while still a student at the University of Central Florida, after which he joined the team fully in October 2008. “As a reporter, […]

SC Biz News hires Moore as reporter

Hollie Moore has joined SC Biz News, publisher of the Charleston Regional Business Journal, as staff reporter in Charleston. Jason Thomas of SC Biz writes, “Moore will cover business news primarily in the Lowcountry but she also will contribute to statewide SC Biz News coverage. “Moore joined the team earlier this month after graduating from Appalachian […]

Jax Biz Journal promotes Cannon to editor

James Cannon, the managing editor of the Jacksonville Business Journal, has been promoted to editor in chief. He has been with the American City Business Journals publication since 2015. Before that, he was senior online editor of the San Antonio Express-News. Cannon also worked at the Midland Reporter-Telegram and at the Florida Times-Union, which is […]

Alliance of Area Business Publishers names editorial winners

The Alliance of Area Business Publishers named its 2024 Editorial Excellence Awards at a banquet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Friday. The winners are: DESIGN CATEGORIES 1. Best Cover – Magazine Bronze: Insight On Business; “Going for Gold (March 2023)”; Brian Rasmussen, Amelia Compton Wolff Bright colors, a proud subject, and a humorous and conceptual […]

Mississippi Business Journal has been sold

Coopwood Publishing Group, a Cleveland, Mississippi-based media and publishing company, has finalized a deal to buy the Mississippi Business Journal for an undisclosed amount, reports Ross Reily of the Clarion Ledger in Jackson. Reily writes, “‘As we embark on this new chapter as the proud and committed owner of the Mississippi Business Journal, my team and […]

Dallas Biz Journal seeks a real estate reporter

The Dallas Business Journal is searching for a reporter to cover the dynamic real estate beat in one of the country’s hottest economies. Our reporters must be competitive, nimble and driven to break news about the most important industries, companies and people in the region. They are expected to provide forward-looking business intelligence to savvy […]

Albuquerque Biz First seeks a reporter

Albuquerque Business First, an American City Business Journals publication, is looking for a reporter. Our reporters must be competitive, nimble and driven to break news about the most important industries, companies and people in the region. They are expected to provide forward-looking business intelligence to savvy readers who will use it to grow their businesses […]

Minneapolis/St. Paul Biz Journal names Koening its publisher

Whitney-Lehr Koening has been named publisher of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Koening joined the Business Journal in 2018 as an advertising account manager and was promoted to advertising director in September 2020, then vice president of sales in June 2023. She previously was Eastern regional sales manager for Auntie B’s and BT McElrath and a […]