Gale Jones Carson
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CEO Memphis Urban League, Film Comm Chair, Nat'l Women's Political Caucus VP, Women's Foundation Board Ex Comm, 1998 Leadership Memphis Grad
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Joined March 2009
FAA plans flight cuts at 40 airports amid shutdown, including MEM - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/PyWXOeO0d6 via @MBJMemphis
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The FAA will cut flights at 40 busy airports starting Friday due to the government shutdown, possibly suspending 1,800 flights nationwide.
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NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tapped antitrust crusader and former FTC Chair Lina Khan to serve as a co-chair of his transition team https://t.co/SVrLSp8zbr via @WSJ
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Her appointment is likely to do little to assuage a business community rattled by the mayor-elect’s progressive agenda.
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Economic discontent helped deliver election wins to Democrats in the New York City mayor’s race and in the governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia https://t.co/iBI8KDFPbR via @WSJ
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The biggest contests on Tuesday were decided by voters who listed the economy or cost of living as the top issue where they live.
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The Federal Aviation Administration said it was ordering airline traffic to be reduced by 10% at 40 airports while air-traffic controllers work without pay during the government shutdown https://t.co/Zh0JjUYSx5 via @WSJ
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The U.S. transportation secretary says the move is an effort to relieve unpaid air-traffic controllers.
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Wellness programs used; hot blue-collar jobs; ghosting continues - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/2OKZkqC8D7 via @MBJMemphis
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In this edition of The Playbook, we take a look at a critical new performance metric drawing managers' attention, the next wave of high-paying jobs and more.
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Home sales are being canceled at record rates as sellers make a critical error - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/Y0mo0DlNN8 via @MBJMemphis
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Home purchase cancellations hit record highs, with 15.1% of deals falling through in August. Buyers seek concessions as market shifts in their favor.
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Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the mayoral race in America’s largest city is the result of an improbable series of events https://t.co/BEwg8QKuUN via @WSJ
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The 34-year-old’s deft use of social media, focus on affordability and a lackluster slate of other candidates propelled him to victory.
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CNN Projection: Detroit elects its first female mayor
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Democrats swept to victory in the first major test of President Donald Trump’s second term. Follow here for live news updates, results, analysis and more.
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Congratulations to @MikieSherrill on her gubernatorial election in New Jersey! She has tirelessly devoted herself to public service and we look forward to supporting her as Governor. #WomenLead
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International Paper reports $1.1B loss amid restructuring - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/8eeX3Xayz9 via @MBJMemphis
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International Paper reports $1.1 billion Q3 loss amid mill closures and sale of Global Cellulose Fibers business for $1.5 billion to AIP.
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Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms https://t.co/rNTVyiIODn via @nbcnews
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Around two-thirds of voters say Trump has not lived up to their expectations on the economy and the cost of living, according to the new NBC News poll.
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A Mexican mayor who asked for the government’s help in fighting drug cartels was assassinated at a Day of the Dead ceremony https://t.co/0ioWe9EQBE via @WSJ
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Mayor Carlos Manzo of Uruapan in Western Mexico took on cartels that ran extortion rackets on avocado growers.
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Nidec Power to invest $52.4M, create 200 jobs in Tennessee - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/hxOyS0UpjV via @MBJMemphis
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Nidec Power invests $52.4M to expand in Lexington, TN, creating 200 jobs. The company will produce alternators for data centers and hospitals.
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Job seekers face ghosting, scams in challenging market - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/WILp2SRPAz via @MBJMemphis
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Job seekers face ghosting, scams and AI challenges in a tough market. New surveys reveal frustrations and risks in the modern job-search process.
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Memphis Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after comments on coaching staff https://t.co/Ta5UlsRK92 via @memphisnews
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The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended Ja Morant one game for conduct detrimental to the team.
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AI-generated 'workslop' frustrates employees, costs companies - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/g8J0YxYqtk via @MBJMemphis
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AI-generated "workslop" frustrates employees, costing time and trust. Leaders must set clear guidelines to harness AI's potential for productivity.
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How to spot AI deepfakes in an interview - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/adeD3UYjSv via @MBJMemphis
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AI-created deepfakes fool companies in hiring, but experts share strategies to spot fakes. Learn how to detect and prevent AI fraud in recruitment.
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Payscale: Average pay raise of 3.5% projected for 2026 - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/gjqXfLfDyi via @MBJMemphis
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Payscale's latest report reveals slowing wage growth, with 3.5% raises planned for 2026. Some jobs and industries still see higher pay increases.
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New business applications surge, workers embrace entrepreneurship - Memphis Business Journal https://t.co/YyyTOcbIq0 via @MBJMemphis
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Experts predict the surge in new-business applications will continue as workers seek autonomy and control in a post-pandemic economy.
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