First Citizens Bank planning to lay off 100 employees in Milwaukee area
First Citizens Bank, which took over Guaranty Bank after federal regulators shut it down last spring, is planning to lay off at least 100 employees in the Milwaukee area in the coming months, according to a notice filed with the state's Department of Workforce Development on Monday.
Raleigh, N.C.-based First Citizens Bank, which mostly operates under the Guaranty Bank name in the Milwaukee area, clarified on Tuesday the staff reductions will impact corporate employees. At least 100 positions are…
Here’s how Palo Alto plans to build more affordable housing
In a city where the median home value is $3.2 million, “affordable” housing eludes both the poor and middle class.
Here’s how Palo Alto City Council plans to build more affordable housing
In a city where the median home value is $3.2 million, “affordable” housing eludes both the poor and middle class.
Luxury home sale for $12M sets new mark for Oahu’s North Shore: Slideshow
A luxury home in Haleiwa has sold for $12 million to an undisclosed buyer in what Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties said is the highest residential Multiple Listing Service sale ever on the North Shore of Oahu.
The price eclipses the previous high price set for a residential sale in Haleiwa, a seven-bedroom beachfront house purchased last year for $7.8 million by professional surfer Kelly Slater. It is also the first time a residential home on Oahu’s North Shore has sold for more than $10 million…
Hickam Federal Credit Union opens sixth branch
Hickam Federal Credit Union opened its sixth branch and corporate headquarters at 1260 Kuala St. in Pearl City on Monday.
The credit union purchased the 6.7-acre Central Oahu property for $14.2 million in 2015.
Hickam FCU said the 30,420-square-foot, two-story building consolidates several back office operations, call center and member service departments.
The new branch also includes two electric vehicle charging stations, safety deposit boxes and a 24/7 drive-thru ATM that features envelope-free…
San Francisco’s largest office landlord to break ground on $265 million Oakland tower
A 402-unit apartment tower in North Oakland will soon start construction.
Jack’s BBQ nears deal for Columbia Center food court, where more tenants are wanted
Columbia Center's owners are looking for new food vendors as the downtown skyscraper's atrium gets a substantial makeover.
Hawks hire guest experience exec from Falcons, Atlanta United
Philips Arena is undergoing a $192.5 million renovation. Now it will have a new executive charged with making sure guests have a great time.
The Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena said they’ve hired David Garcia as vice president of guest experience.
“Garcia will be charged with building a new guest services team and high-performance culture to ensure a world-class experience for all members and fans,”
Garcia previously served as director of fan experience for AMB Sports & Entertainment where…
‘Money Guys’ successor barred by Maryland Attorney General’s Office
The Maryland Attorney General's Office has barred the successor to the “Money Guys” from doing business in the state because of numerous securities violations, including engaging in “dishonest and unethical practices.”
Perry C. Santillo Jr. and his associated businesses — High Point Insurance Solutions and High Point Wealth Management — acquired Everest Wealth Management and Everest Investment Advisors last year after those firms and founder Philip Rousseaux were barred by the Attorney General's…
PNC economist on why a lack of skilled workers in today’s economy can be a good thing
Employers, especially small business owners, are finding it difficult to hire the skilled workers they need — but it’s for a more positive reason than one might think.
About a quarter of small business owners feel it is harder to hire the talent they need now, as compared to six months ago, according to a survey of small- to mid-size business owners released Monday and conducted by PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE: PNC)
Bill Adams, vice president and senior international economist at…