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Houston Biz Journal names new editor

B. Candace Beeke has been named the new editor of the Houston Business Journal, replacing longtime editor Bill Schadewald, who is retiring after 37 years at the paper.

A story on the newspaper’s site states, “John Beddow, HBJ publisher, said that Schadewald had built up a strong franchise and leaves a legacy of high-quality business journalism, and that he is confident Beeke can continue that tradition.

“‘We are very excited to have Candace join the team. We’re all looking forward to her leadership,’ Beddow said.

“Beeke has been editor of the Business Review West Michigan since May 2008, and began her career in journalism at the newspaper as a reporter in 2001.

“She graduated from Western Michigan University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in journalism.

Read more here.

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