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1. City Enticing FBI to Move Downtown -

City leaders are attempting to bring the FBI Downtown. The FBI is searching for a significant amount of office space, and local leaders, including U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, are urging the law enforcement agency to locate Downtown.

2. State Zeros in on Downtown Office Space -

The future of the state’s role as a major employer and user of office space Downtown could become much clearer this week.

Proposals are due Thursday, May 16, for 100,000 square feet of office space that will become vacant when the state abandons the Donnelley J. Hill State Office Building Downtown. A recent request for proposals from the agency that handles state real estate appears to put the state’s focus entirely on Downtown.

3. March 29-April 4: This Week in Memphis History -

2012: Pinnacle Airlines Corp. filed for federal bankruptcy reorganization after months of trying to reorganize the Memphis-based regional air carrier to compensate for a shift in the airline industry and a move away from the smaller capacity jets used by Pinnacle. It was a dramatic reversal for a company that in October 2010 became the anchor tenant of One Commerce Square. The reorganization plan was later scrapped for another reorganization plan that included Pinnacle moving out of Memphis effective May 2013.

4. Reappraisal to Impact Office Market -

For the first time in history, the property value of the once-every-four-year reappraisal is going down, and it has some commercial real estate property owners concerned.

Although how much the value decreases won’t be official until April 20, the first formal notices of 2013 Shelby County property values for taxation purposes were mailed at the beginning of this month to owners of commercial and industrial cost properties.

5. LaunchYourCity Programs Soon Leaving Downtown -

The LaunchYourCity entrepreneurial platform, which includes elements like Upstart Memphis and the Seed Hatchery startup accelerator, is getting set to leave the EmergeMemphis building Downtown and move to Playhouse on the Square in Midtown.

6. LaunchYourCity Programs Soon Leaving Downtown -

The LaunchYourCity entrepreneurial platform, which includes elements like Upstart Memphis and the Seed Hatchery startup accelerator, is getting set to leave the EmergeMemphis building Downtown and move to Playhouse on the Square in Midtown.

7. Downtown Focus -

With its own tax incentives, a narrowly focused group of development boards, a variety of neighborhood demographics and development clusters that run the gamut from commercial to residential, Downtown Memphis is a veritable petri dish of economic development.

8. New Pinnacle Chief Operating Officer has Delta Connections -

The new chief operating officer of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. and the last COO for the regional air carrier while it is located in Memphis is a former chief operations officer of Delta Private Jets and former president of Comair.

9. LaunchYourCity Moving to Playhouse on the Square -

The LaunchYourCity entrepreneurial platform, which includes elements like Upstart Memphis and the Seed Hatchery startup accelerator, is getting set to relocate out of the EmergeMemphis building Downtown.

10. New Pinnacle Chief Operating Officer has Delta Connections -

The new chief operating officer of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. and the last COO for the regional air carrier while it is located in Memphis is a former chief operations officer of Delta Private Jets and former president of Comair.

11. Southwest Adds Memphis Flights -

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of Southwest Airlines, announced Monday, Feb. 4, that it is adding four new Memphis flights to three new AirTran routes. And Memphis International Airport officials said they were told by Southwest executives last week that all AirTran flights in Memphis probably will be converted to the Southwest brand by November.

12. Memphis Higher Education Included in Budget Proposal -

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has included funding in his budget proposal for a $62 million renovation at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a $45 million center for the University of Memphis’s nursing and audiology programs.

13. Pinnacle Departure Brings Real Estate Challenge -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp.’s relocation of its Memphis headquarters to Minneapolis by May should have long-term leasing effects on the Downtown office market.

14. Pinnacle Saga Ends With Move North -

The city of Memphis did not promise any incentives to Pinnacle Airlines as the regional air carrier weighed the decision it made Thursday, Jan. 24, to move its headquarters from Memphis to Minneapolis.

15. Pinnacle Moving Memphis Headquarters to Minnesota -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. is moving its headquarters to Minneapolis by May as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.

The regional air carrier announced the move out of One Commerce Square Downtown Thursday, Jan. 24, saying the new headquarters will be in vacant space leased by Delta Air Lines at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

16. Cox Expects Strong Year for Memphis Airport -

As Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority President Larry Cox heads into the final 17 months leading up to his retirement in July 2014, he is hoping to cap off more than 40 years of service at Memphis International Airport with a big year.

17. Delta Posts Hugely Profitable 2012 -

Delta Air Lines Inc. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, reported a profitable quarter despite taking a substantial hit from Superstorm Sandy in October.

18. Pinnacle Reorganization OK’d in Bankruptcy Court -

A federal bankruptcy court in New York has approved the reorganization plan of Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

19. 2012 Bankruptcies Steady in Shelby County -

Bankruptcy filings in Shelby County were up slightly in 2012 compared to 2011. Chapter 13 filings with repayment plans made up most of the total.

The 12,471 filings in 2012, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com, were 57 more than for 2011, or a 0.4 percent increase.

20. Pinnacle Reorganization Approved in Bankruptcy Court -

A federal bankruptcy court in New York has approved the reorganization plan of Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

21. Pinnacle to Emerge From Bankruptcy as Delta Subsidiary -

MEMPHIS (AP) -- Pinnacle Airlines Corp. said Thursday that it reached agreements, including additional financing, that will allow it to emerge from bankruptcy protection as a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines Inc.

22. ‘Banner Year’ for Logistics Industry -

Positive momentum far outweighed the negative in the local logistics and distribution industry during 2012, as city officials and business leaders continued elevating Memphis’s status as world logistics hub.

23. Pinnacle, Pilots Association Reach Tentative Agreement -

Pinnacle Airlines Inc. has reached a tentative labor contract agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association as part of the ongoing bankruptcy reorganization of its parent company, Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

24. Pinnacle Airlines, Pilots Association Reach Tentative Agreement -

Pinnacle Airlines Inc. has reached a tentative labor contract agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association as part of the ongoing bankruptcy reorganization of its parent company, Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

25. Pinnacle, Delta Extend Date for Bankruptcy Order -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. and Delta Air Lines Inc. announced Monday, Dec. 17, an extension of the deadline for a final order approving Pinnacle’s bankruptcy settlement in federal bankruptcy court including new contract agreements with Pinnacle employees.

26. High-Stakes Game -

At week’s end, International Paper Co. appeared ready to move forward with officially applying for a package of tax incentives as part of a plan to expand the company’s headquarters in the city.

27. High-Stakes Game -

At week’s end, International Paper Co. appeared ready to move forward with officially applying for a package of tax incentives as part of a plan to expand the company’s headquarters in the city.

28. Pinnacle Recesses Talks with Pilots Union -

Executives of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. have recessed contract talks with the Air Line Pilots Association as the company anticipates Delta Air Lines will begin its move away from 50-seat jets “sometime next year.”

29. Pinnacle Recesses Talks With Pilots Union -

Executives of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. have recessed contract talks with the Air Line Pilots Association as the company anticipates Delta Air Lines will begin its move away from 50-seat jets “sometime next year.”

30. Slow and Steady -

The local office market saw little change in the third quarter, and brokers say the fourth quarter will likely yield similar results.

Memphis’ vacancy rate ended the quarter in the mid-14 percent range, the same levels as 2008, according to Colliers International Memphis’ Q3 office report. Vacancy during that period in 2007 was below 12 percent.

31. Pinnacle Airlines Delays Reorganization Plan -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has delayed filing a reorganization plan and financial disclosure to Delta Air Lines possibly until the end of December.

32. Pinnacle Delays Reorganization Plan -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has delayed filing a reorganization plan and financial disclosure to Delta Air Lines, possibly until the end of December.

33. Memphis Companies Win Heart Association Honors -

Sixteen Memphis-area businesses have been recognized by the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Companies Program for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace.

Fit-Friendly Companies Program participants encourage such things as physical activity and healthy eating in a number of ways, including through such enhancements as on-site walking routes and healthy food options in cafeterias and vending machines.

34. Pinnacle Flight Attendants Ratify Contract -

Union flight attendants for Pinnacle Airlines Inc. have ratified a new contract agreement.

Pinnacle Airlines Corp., a Memphis-based regional carrier and parent company of the wholly owned subsidiary, announced the ratification Tuesday, Nov. 6.

35. Hurricane Scramble -

It’s been called Frankenstorm, and from an economic standpoint it’s a perfect fit. Because by the time it’s all said and done, Hurricane Sandy likely will have taken a monster-sized bite out of the U.S. economy.

36. Delta Looks Ahead to December Refleeting -

Delta Air Lines executives are about to refleet. Leaders of the Atlanta-based airline with a hub in Memphis will roll out details at a December investors day conference in Atlanta.

But during Delta’s third-quarter earnings conference call this week, they talked in broad terms of a domestic fleet restructuring. It involves removing 50-seat aircraft and replacing them with “mainline” aircraft that are 76 seats and larger with the first arrivals in the refleeting next summer.

37. Seminar To Tackle Commercial Conditions -

While many commercial real estate professionals would like to forget about 2011 altogether, celebrating increases in 2012 is necessary for morale.

Shelby County experienced the most second-quarter sales this year since the second quarter of 2008, and the highest quarterly sales revenue since the second quarter of 2007.

38. Pinnacle Airlines Principal Accounting Officer Leaves -

Anthony D.McDuffie has resigned as principal accounting officer and vice president of finance and controller of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

39. CCDC Passes Two Downtown Projects -

Two Downtown Memphis projects were propelled Wednesday, Sept. 19, by the Center City Development Corp. while the board was briefed on several of the area’s businesses that are in flux.

40. Pinnacle Starts Process To Force New Union Pacts -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has asked a federal bankruptcy court judge in New York to throw out its contracts with unions representing pilots and flight attendants as the regional air carrier continues to negotiate for wage concessions and other similar measures.

41. Pinnacle Dispatchers Ratify New Contract -

Union dispatchers for Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. have ratified a new contract agreement with the regional air carrier.

42. Pinnacle Dispatchers Ratify New Contract -

Union dispatchers for Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. have ratified a new contract agreement with the regional air carrier.

43. Pinnacle Names New Chief Financial Officer -

The former chief financial officer of Silver Airways in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. is the new senior vice president and chief financial officer of Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

44. Board of Bankrupt Pinnacle Airlines Gets Update on Headquarters Costs -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp.'s board opened a two-day meeting Wednesday, but isn't expected to decide yet whether to keep company headquarters in Memphis.

45. Pinnacle Cuts Pay, Benefits in Reorganization Plan -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has a new bankruptcy reorganization plan that includes 6 percent pay cuts for nonunion employees, a cut in paid vacation time by one week and a smaller company match in 401(k) retirement plans to take effect in 2013.

46. Pinnacle Cuts Pay, Benefits in Reorganization Plan -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has a new bankruptcy reorganization plan that includes 6 percent pay cuts for nonunion employees, a cut in paid vacation time by one week and a smaller company match in 401(k) retirement plans to take effect in 2013.

47. Delta Air Lines Pulls Plug on Comair -

Delta Air Lines confirmed months of rumors on Friday, July 27, by announcing it is discontinuing operations of its Comair Inc. subsidiary effective Sept. 29.

48. Fuel Hedging Costs Delta $168M in Q2 -

Delta Air Lines Inc. lost $168 million, or 20 cents a share, on its fuel hedge strategy that the company touted when fuel prices were high.

49. Pinnacle Preps for End of Colgan-United Service -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. is scheduled to end its regional flights for United Airlines and wind down its Colgan Air operations by Sept. 5, the Memphis-based company announced Tuesday, July 10.

50. Delta Touts Gains as MEM Cuts Continue -

Delta Air Lines continued to tout passenger unit revenue gains and an increase in load factors on its jets for the month of June.

Meanwhile, the airline with a Memphis hub won an important concession during the month that scrambled bankruptcy reorganization plans by its biggest regional carrier, Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

51. Former Pinnacle IT Chief Sentenced for Fraud -

Former Pinnacle Airlines Corp. information technology director Frank Richard Raasch was sentenced Thursday, June 28, to three years and five months in prison on a wire fraud charge.

52. ‘Perfect Storm’ -

Office sublease space reached a record high in the first quarter, and local experts are forecasting even more leases from one lessee to another to hit the market prior to year-end.

Office subleasing totaled 600,664 square feet during the first three months of the year, according to Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors LLC’s Q1 office market report. That’s nearly 14 percent of total available space.

53. Former Pinnacle IT Director Sentenced for Fraud -

Former Pinnacle Airlines Corp. information technology director Frank Richard Raasch was sentenced Thursday, June 28, to three years and five months in prison on a wire fraud charge.

54. Pinnacle Weighs Phase Out of 50-Seat Jets -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. CEO John Spanjers has told employees of the Memphis-based regional air carrier that it will have to “reformulate” its bankruptcy reorganization to account for a more aggressive move away from the smaller aircraft Pinnacle still flies for Delta Air Lines.

55. AirTran Brand Remains At MEM for Now -

The four daily AirTran flights and the AirTran operation at Memphis International Airport won’t be converted to the Southwest Airlines brand this year.

Officials of the Dallas-based airline confirmed Monday, June 4, what they have said since they began the integration with AirTran when Southwest acquired the company in April 2011 as a wholly owned subsidiary.

56. AirTran Brand Remains At MEM For Rest of Year -

The four daily AirTran flights at Memphis International Airport and the AirTran operation at MEM won’t be converted to the Southwest Airlines brand this year.

Officials of the Dallas-based airline confirmed Monday, June 4, what they have said since they began the integration with AirTran when Southwest acquired the company in April 2011 as a wholly owned subsidiary.

57. HQ Rumors Latest Hurdle For Pinnacle -

It was almost two years ago that Pinnacle Airlines Corp. began a transition. And it was a very different transition than the one the Memphis-based regional air carrier is now working its way through with supervision from a federal bankruptcy court judge in New York.

58. Hill Joins Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon as CFO -

Certified Public Accountant Jason Hill has joined engineering and architectural firm Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon Inc. as chief financial officer.

59. Pinnacle Will Close PinnPro Ground Div. -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. announced Tuesday, May 8, that it will wind down its PinnPro Professional Ground Services subsidiary “over the next several months,” leaving the company’s ground operations restructured and much smaller.

60. Pinnacle to Close PinnPro Ground Division -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. announced Tuesday, May 8, that it will wind down its PinnPro Professional Ground Services subsidiary “over the next several months,” leaving the company’s ground operations restructured and much smaller.

61. 450 Pinnacle Pilots Could Be Furloughed -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. could put up to 450 pilots on unpaid furlough leave in the next year and a half.

62. 450 Pinnacle Pilots Could Be Furloughed -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. could put up to 450 pilots on unpaid furlough leave in the next year and a half.

63. Pinnacle Airlines CEO Menke Resigns -

Sean Menke conceded earlier this year that the job of turning around Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. would be more difficult than he thought when he became CEO of the regional air carrier in July.

64. Menke Resigns as Pinnacle CEO -

Sean Menke conceded earlier this year that the job of turning around Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. would be more difficult than he thought when he became chief executive officer of the regional air carrier in July.

65. Cox Calls Southwest Arrival ‘Game-Changer’ -

Larry Cox did his best in the fight to keep Pinnacle Airlines Corp.’s headquarters near Memphis International Airport and avoid it moving to Downtown’s One Commerce Square.

66. Performance Of Memphis Public Cos. Varies Widely -

Memphis is home to several publicly traded companies that have made an indelible mark on industries ranging from transportation to finance and manufacturing.

Here’s a snapshot of how those companies are faring at the moment. (For a detailed look at AutoZone, see related story, "The Fast Lane.")

67. Pinnacle's Chapter 11 Filing Could Mean Predictable Turnaround -

As Pinnacle Airlines Corp. moves from restructuring to bankruptcy reorganization, an already complex corporate turnaround is about to get much more complex.

68. Pinnacle NASDAQ Delisting Next Move In Reorganization -

Stock in Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. will be delisted from the NASDAQ stock market starting at the opening on business Wednesday, April 11.

69. Pinnacle Bankruptcy to Bring Changes -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. will end its Colgan Air subsidiary and stop flying regional flights for US Airways Inc. and United Air Lines Inc. by the end of the year.

70. Pinnacle Bankruptcy Points to Dramatic Change -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. will end its Colgan Air subsidiary and stop flying regional flights for US Airways and United Air Lines by the end of the year.

71. Pinnacle Airlines Files Ch. 11 Bankruptcy -

Pinnacle Airlines CEO Sean Menke told employees via a letter in January that the beleaguered Memphis-based regional air career might have to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

On Sunday, April 1, the company did just that, filing a bankruptcy petition in the Southern District of New York, which handles many of the country's biggest bankruptcy reorganization cases.

72. Office Market Outlook Tied to Small Biz Expansion -

Companies seeking larger blocks of office space are staying on the sidelines for the most part so far this year because of diminishing inventory in the area’s hottest submarkets of East Memphis, the Tenn. 385 corridor and Downtown.

73. Pinnacle Names New Accounting Officer -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has named Anthony D. McDuffie the “principal accounting officer” of the Memphis-based regional air carrier.

74. Pinnacle CEO, COO Get Pay Raises -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. CEO Sean Menke and the Memphis-based company’s chief operating officer, John Spanjers, are getting base pay raises and new job descriptions as the regional air carrier continues to navigate a restructuring.

75. Pinnacle CFO Announces Resignation -

The chief financial officer of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. is resigning effective at the end of March, the company announced Monday, March 5.

76. Christie Leaves As Pinnacle CFO -

The chief financial officer of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. is resigning effective the end of March.

77. FAA Fines Colgan Over 2009 Crash -

Colgan Air Inc., the regional airline owned by Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp., that was involved in a fatal crash in Buffalo, N.Y., would have to pay $153,000 for failing to give crews on other flights enough time to rest, under a fine proposed Friday, March 2, by the Federal Aviation Administration. The crash raised concerns about pilot fatigue.

78. FAA Fines Pinnacle Subsidiary Colgan Over 2009 Crash -

WASHINGTON (AP) – Colgan Air Inc., the regional airline owned by Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp., that was involved in a fatal crash in Buffalo, N.Y., would have to pay $153,000 for failing to give crews on other flights enough time to rest, under a fine proposed Friday, March 2, by the Federal Aviation Administration. The crash raised concerns about pilot fatigue.

79. Seasonal Focus at Root of Flight Reduction -

Delta Air Lines Inc. executives quoted discount airline pioneer Freddie Laker last April when they talked about the market that was causing them the most problems as fuel prices soared.

80. Pinnacle CEO: United, ALPA Negotiations Remain -

The CEO of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has told employees that he and the regional air carrier’s leadership have completed their restructuring of the organization.

81. Pinnacle Load Factor Up, Passenger Count Drops -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. saw a 4.8 percent drop in passengers from January compared to January 2011.

82. Pinnacle Awards To Honor City’s Best in CRE -

Amid the lukewarm commercial real estate climate, a little recognition goes a long way.

That’s why the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council is well under way in planning the 11th annual Pinnacle Awards ceremony, a night dedicated to showcasing commercial real estate industry professionals in the Memphis area.

83. Social Media Compliance at Heart of Seminar -

Glen Gilmore won the crowd over within seconds of taking the podium at The Daily News’ social media seminar Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

84. Social Media Compliance at Heart of Seminar -

Glen Gilmore won the crowd over within seconds of taking the podium at The Daily News’ social media seminar Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

85. Pinnacle Making Strides In Comeback Effort -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. reached another important milestone this week in its comeback effort with another interim contract agreement, this time with one of the global air carriers the Memphis-based regional carrier works with.

86. Pinnacle Tweaks Terms of Purchase Deal -

An agreement reached between Memphis-based holding company Pinnacle Airlines Corp., its subsidiary Colgan Air Inc., Continental Airlines Inc. and United Air Lines Inc. tweaks the terms of a purchase deal between the parties – and hopefully will be one more step toward avoiding bankruptcy by Pinnacle.

87. Pinnacle Tweaks Terms of Purchase Deal -

An agreement reached between Memphis-based holding company Pinnacle Airlines Corp., its subsidiary Colgan Air Inc., Continental Airlines Inc. and United Air Lines Inc. tweaks the terms of a purchase deal between the parties – and hopefully will be one more step toward avoiding bankruptcy by Pinnacle.

88. Social Media for Regulated Industries to be Discussed -

Social media may not be the first communication platform that comes to mind for those working in highly regulated industries, but it boils down to another means of getting a message across.

For instance, there’s a misconception that the legal community, lawyers in particular, don’t like social media. But plaintiff lawyers love social media, said Eric Epperson, vice president of corporate culture and communications at Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

89. Pinnacle Wins Reprieve on Q400 Loan Payments -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. announced Thursday, Jan. 26, it has reached an agreement with Export Development Canada to defer $16.6 million in loan payments that were due from the Memphis-based regional air carrier to EDC starting Jan. 14 through the end of March until April 2.

90. Delta, Southwest News Could Bring Change to MEM -

Once again, there was a message about Memphis International Airport’s importance to Delta Air Lines in comments Delta’s leaders made this week when the company released year-end and fourth-quarter 2011 earnings figures for its global system.

91. Glen Gilmore To Headline TDN Seminar -

Social media has become the new marketplace.

It’s become the primary form of communication for individuals and businesses alike around the world. And it’s important for users to understand some of the basic ground rules, especially when it’s used for marketing, said globally recognized social media expert Glen Gilmore.

92. Delta’s Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles -

Delta Air Lines reported its most profitable quarter ended in December in the company’s history – with quarterly profit excluding special items more than doubling from a year ago.

The Atlanta-based major carrier with a hub at Memphis International Airport reported net income excluding special items of $379 million for the last calendar quarter of 2011. The net income was $221 million better than the $158 million a year earlier.

93. Delta’s Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles -

Delta Air Lines reported its most profitable quarter ended in December in the company’s history – with quarterly profit excluding special items more than doubling from a year ago.

The Atlanta-based major carrier with a hub at Memphis International Airport reported net income excluding special items of $379 million for the last calendar quarter of 2011. The net income was $221 million better than the $158 million a year earlier.

94. Menke Says Chap. 11 Might Be 'Best Way' -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. CEO Sean Menke told employees Friday, Jan. 20, that problems at the Memphis-based regional air carrier are worse than he originally thought.

95. Menke: Chap. 11 Might Be 'Best Way' for Pinnacle -

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. CEO Sean Menke told employees Friday, Jan. 20, that problems at the Memphis-based regional air carrier are worse than he originally thought.

96. Pinnacle, Union Debate Pay Cuts -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has proposed to United Steelworkers union leaders that all employees represented by the union take a 5 percent pay cut as the regional air carrier struggles to rework its financial arrangements with employees and major airlines.

97. Pinnacle Proposes Five Percent Pay Cut, Says USW -

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has proposed to United Steelworkers union leaders that all employees represented by the union take a five percent pay cut as the regional air carrier struggles to rework its financial arrangements with employees and major airlines.

98. That's a Wrap -

If the grand sweep of 2011 could be captured on celluloid and presented to an audience on the big screen, all the components of a great film would be readily apparent.

There was drama, in the form of a deluge and historic flooding that led the Mississippi River to crest at nearly 48 feet early in the year. One of the year’s big surprises saw President Barack Obama give the commencement address for the Booker T. Washington High School class of 2011 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

99. FedEx, UPS Holiday Package Volume Up From 2010 -

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Tiera Washington's workload doubled during the holiday rush at UPS' largest air hub, where seemingly endless streams of packages are sorted and shipped as the peak season puts the package delivery company to the test.

100. FedEx, UPS Holiday Package Volume Up From 2010 -

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Tiera Washington's workload doubled during the holiday rush at UPS' largest air hub, where seemingly endless streams of packages are sorted and shipped as the peak season puts the package delivery company to the test.