Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO:NYSE)

Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected Allen L. Shiver president, effective Jan. 1. George E. Deese, Flowers Foods' chairman of the board, CEO, and president, will continue to serve as chairman of the board and CEO. Shiver, 54, has 30 years of experience at Flowers, where he served as executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected David V. Singer, president and chief executive officer of Lance Inc., to the board. The move is effective Jan. 1. At that time, Flowers Foods' board will expand to 12 directors.

The board of directors of Flowers Foods elected David V. Singer, president and chief executive officer of Lance, Inc., to the company's board of directors effective January 1, 2010. "We are delighted to welcome Mr. Singer to our board," said George E. Deese, chairman of the board, CEO, and president of Flowers Foods.

Flowers Foods announced that at a regularly scheduled meeting today the board of directors elected Allen L. Shiver president of Flowers Foods effective January 1, 2010. Shiver has 30 years of experience at Flowers and, most recently, was executive vice president and chief marketing officer.

The board of directors of Flowers Foods today announced a quarterly dividend of $.175 per share. Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods is one of the nation's leading producers and marketers of packaged bakery foods for retail and foodservice customers. Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. SOURCE Flowers Foods, Inc.

Flowers Foods today reported results for the 12 and 40 weeks ended October 10, 2009.

The first Fountain City Classic Career Expo and Job Fair takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center, 801 Front Ave. And it appears the event is projected to be a big draw, with the Georgia Department of Labor saying Wednesday the number of employers attending is up from 60 to 70.

The first-ever Fountain City Classic Career Expo and Job Fair takes place 1-5 p.m. Friday at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center, 801 Front Ave. And it appears the event is projected to be a big draw, with the Georgia Department of Labor saying Wednesday the number of employers attending is up from 60 to 70.

A day before Fort Valley State University and Albany State University meet in the 20th Fountain City Classic, an event of the same name looks to match job seekers with employers.