Knoxville Biz Ticker: BESCO announces new President
The Knoxville News-Sentinel 2 hrs ago Knoxville News Sentinel
BESCO promotes Bridgett McMahan to President
Knoxville, Tennessee – May 11, 2021 – BESCO, an industry leader in providing electrical and mechanical services throughout the Southeast region and across the United States, today announced the promotion of Bridgett McMahan to President. McMahan joined BESCO six years ago and is currently BESCO’s Vice President of
Administration, overseeing its legal, compliance, HR, marketing, and IT departments.
According to BESCO CEO, Wayne Wojciechowski, “I am very excited about this promotion. Bridgett is a proven leader and has both the experience and knowledge of our business to keep us growing in the future. More importantly, she is a team player, has a real passion for our customers, and cares deeply about everyone at BESCO.” He added, “She has earned the respect of her colleagues during her six ye
Knoxville Biz Ticker: New Roadside Eats at Pilot Flying J with Classic and Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
The Knoxville News-Sentinel 2 days ago Knoxville News Sentinel
New Roadside Eats at Pilot Flying J with Classic and Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 20, 2021) – Pilot Flying J, the largest network of travel centers in North America, is unveiling two new delicious crispy chicken sandwiches to its growing menu as more Americans are expected to hit the roads this summer. Available now at more than 300 participating Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers across the country, the Southern Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Chicken Sandwich have the flavor and quality ingredients to rival some of the top food brands.
The Bloomington City Council meets remotely, Monday, May 10, 2021.
Bloomington plans to reopen all city facilities June 1 or 2 as part of the state’s bridge to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan, City Manager Tim Gleason told the city council on Monday.
Gov. JB Pritzker announced last week the month-long “bridge” will begin Friday. The transition aims to return Illinois to normal operations and capacities by June 11.
In other pandemic-related news, Gleason told the council the first half of Bloomington’s $14 million due from the latest federal COVID-relief package arrives this week, and the state will begin a rental assistance grant program next week. The council voted unanimously to eliminate late payment penalties for water bills through Phase 4.
California Wildfire Victims See Little Payout from PG&E Settlement May 11, 2021
A trust approved by a federal judge to help compensate victims of deadly California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment paid survivors just $7 million while racking up $51 million in overhead in its first year of operation, KQED News reported.
The Fire Victim Trust was set up to compensate 67,000 victims as part of a bankruptcy settlement. Attorneys for the fire victims negotiated the deal on behalf of survivors, and it was funded half with cash and half with foundering PG&E stock.
PG&E was forced into bankruptcy after its equipment sparked the Camp Fire that killed at least 85 people and nearly wiped out the Northern California town of Paradise.
Knoxville Biz Ticker: Food City to hire 1,000 associates
The Knoxville News-Sentinel 13 hrs ago Knoxville News Sentinel
Food City to hire 1,000 associates
On Wednesday, May 19th, Food City will be hosting a company-wide hiring event to include both full-time and part-time positions. The event will be held at all Food City locations & Food City Distribution Center, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Food City is planning to hire over 1,000 friendly, smiling faces to work at their Distribution Center and in key customer and food service positions at store locations throughout their operation area. The positions include, both entry-level positions and experienced, skilled positions, such as meat cutter, cake decorator, and retail management, as well as various warehousing/distribution positions.