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Hobby Lobby Corporate Office

Hobby Lobby

Hobby Lobby is a chain of arts and crafts stores that was founded by David Green in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1972.

The company operates 525 stores in 40 states and internationally in China, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.

History

Hobby Lobby is the United States #3 craft and fabric retailer behind Michael’s Stores and Jo-Ann Stores.

Founder David Green is the CEO and operates the chain according to biblical principles, including closing the stores on Sundays. The chain has faced controversy for carrying Christian-holiday materials only.

The company also received protests and negative publicity after the Supreme Court upheld its right to deny female employees birth control under their health care plan in 2014.

The company recently lost a tax deduction claim through the IRS regarding their properties in early 2018. It is unknown if the company will appeal the $3.2 million payment due.

Hobby Lobby has 23,000 employees and with $3.3 billion in revenue, is #135 on the Forbe’s list of America’s Largest Private Companies.

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American Airlines Corporate Office

American Airlines

American Airlines was created from a conglomeration of 82 small airlines in 1930 and was the common brand used by a number of independent carriers for a time.

American originally stayed afloat through carrying U.S. Mail.

By 1933 American had a network serving 72 cities.

History

After World War II American acquired American Export Airlines, renaming it American Overseas Airways, and serving Europe.

American has shown its dedication to innovation over time, hiring the first female pilot in 1973 and was among the first to use a computer reservation system and a frequent flyer program.

Today American is a major U.S. airline with an extensive route network, offering flights to North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

The airline operates an average of 6,700 flights per day to approximately 350 destinations in 59 countries.

American Airlines is #121 on the Fortune 500, has 118,500 employees, and had $40.990 billion in revenue in 2015.

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Fifth Third Bank Corporate Office

Fifth Third Bancorp

Fifth Third Bank is a U.S. regional banking corporation and the principal subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp.

Fifth Third has its roots in the 1858 opening of the Bank of Ohio Valley in Cincinnati. Third National Bank opened five years later and acquired the Bank of Ohio Valley in 1871.

History

The name Fifth Third is a result of the merger between Third National Bank and Fifth National Bank in 1908.

Fifth Third Bancorp operates 1,325 branches in a dozen states in the Midwest and Southeast, making it one of the largest banks in the US.

Fifth Third Bancorp is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol FTTB, is #361 in the Fortune 500, is a member of the S&P 500, has 19,446 employees, and had $67.713 billion in revenue in 2017.

On December 6, 2019, the bank experienced a computer outage that resulted in debit cards being denied at POS and ATM’s denying cash requests. All systems were recovered within 24 hours, and Fifth Third Bank offered customers a $50 credit for their inconvenience.

Headquarters for Fifth Third Bank are still located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Alaska Airlines Corporate Office

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines traces its roots to McGee Airways which was founded by Linious McGee in 1932 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Two years later, McGee sold his airline to Star Air Service for $50,000.

After World War II the airline expanded its charter service, and in 1948 the company was the world’s largest charter carrier.

History

The airline has steadily expanded since then, adding routes and jets until becoming the seventh-largest US airline today.

Alaska Airlines’ hub is Seattle-Tacoma airport and has service in the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and four Hawaiian islands. The airline also has codeshare agreements with some members of Oneworld and SkyTeam.

In late April 2020, BP donated jet fuel to both FedEx and Alaska Airlines to transport critical equipment to places that desperately need medical equipment.

In early April 2020, the company drastically cut back on flights planned for April and May, due to the coronavirus crisis.

As of May 1st, 2020, all flight attendants must wear protective gloves and face masks while on duty. The company will offer masks to their customers on the plane and at ticket counters and gates.

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TD Bank Corporate Office

TD Bank, N.A.

TD Bank is the U.S. subsidiary of Canadian bank Toronto-Dominion Bank.

TD Bank was created by the merger of TD Banknorth and Commerce Bank in 2008.

History

TD Banknorth has its origins in a number of Maine savings banks, dating back to 1802 with Woodstock National Bank.

Today the bank has 1,300 branches in 15 states, mostly serving the east coast.

Many of its branches are open until 8 p.m. and have service seven days a week. This is unique in the banking industry.

TD Bank was listed as one of the World’s Best Banks on Forbes annual list. The company also makes the Forbes list of Best Employers for Women and Best Employers for Diversity in 2018.

In August 2020, the bank agreed to pay $122 million in restitution for an overdraft program that the company said was free, but actually charged $35 per occurrence. This covers the period between 2014 and 2018.

TD Bank offers deposit accounts, residential and commercial mortgages, business and personal loans, insurance, investment planning, and wealth management.

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