Charlotte Business Journal publisher to retire at end of year

Jeannie Falknor, the publisher of the Charlotte Business Journal, announced Tuesday that she plans to retire at the end of the year.

A story on the paper’s Web site stated, “Falknor is the 22-year-old paper’s longest-serving publisher. She joined American City Business Journals Inc. in 1997 as associate publisher in Charlotte. She was named publisher in 1998.

“‘Jeannie has built a solid team, producing a strong product with impressive revenue and profit growth,’ ACBJ Chairman Ray Shaw says.

“Falknor will remain publisher until Dec. 31. ACBJ expects to name her successor in the near future.”

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