Chris Fuhrmeister

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Chris Fuhrmeister

The metro Atlanta-based owner of Colonial Pipeline is set to be sold. Alpharetta-based Colonial Enterprises, owner of Colonial Pipeline and the largest fuel transporter in the U.S., is set to be sold. Toronto-based Brookfield Infrastructure Partners on April 3 announced an agreement to buy 100% of Colonial's midstream asset portfolio for approximately $9 billion in debt and equity. The deal includes a subsidiary of Shell PLC selling its 16% stake in Colonial to Brookfield for $1.45 billion.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Chris Fuhrmeister

Restaurant industry wages in metro Atlanta have shot up since the pandemic's arrival a half-decade ago. Restaurant industry wages have shot up since the pandemic's arrival a half-decade ago. The average restaurant wage in metro Atlanta, including base salary and tip, increased 39% from January 2020 through September 2024, according to an analysis of ADP payroll data from more than 50 metro areas by The Business Journals, parent publication of Atlanta Business Chronicle.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Chris Fuhrmeister

Courtesy of Construction Resources Co.Listen to this article 3 minA construction distributor with the backing of the state's biggest public company has made another acquisition. A construction distributor with the backing of the state's biggest public company has made another acquisition. Construction Resources Co. completed its purchase of Charleston, South Carolina-based MVP Granite Countertops, the companies announced on March 19. They did not disclose the price.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Chris Fuhrmeister

AmeriPro Health's CEO is leaving the Atlanta-based company, and a successor has been named. AmeriPro Health, an Atlanta-based provider of ambulance and other emergency medical services, has a new chief executive. The company's board of directors named co-founder Larry Richardson CEO on March 4. Richardson previously served as AmeriPro's chief business officer.

Mar 6, 2025 | bizjournals.com | Chris Fuhrmeister |expandByron E. Small |Byron Small

Home Depot's latest overture to professional contractors is the appointment of a new executive. Home Depot has made two executive appointments, including a move to boost sales with professional contractors. Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc. named Michael Rowe executive vice president of its "pro" business, effective immediately. The home improvement retailer also named Stephanie Smith as its next executive vice president of human resources, according to a March 5 announcement.