How This Entrepreneur Started (and Re-Started) a Successful Baby Clothing Business Paige Lauren shares the mindset it takes to create and run a clothing business (and take time off when you need it). Dan Bova ENTREPRENEUR STAFF Editorial Director November 6, 2019 5...
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Houston Startup Adds 2 Big Names to Its Board of Directors
ALL ABOARD Houston startup adds 2 big names to its board of directors Natalie Harms Nov 19, 2019, 7:26 am Gina Luna and Sandy Wallis will both be key in moving forward Truss as new board members. Courtesy photos A Houston startup specializing in digital community...
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Why Women Are Natural Born Leaders Nicole Lipkin Contributor ForbesWomen GETTY While the gap between men and women in leadership roles is decreasing, there still remains a huge disparity between them. According to a 2019 Lean In study about women in the workplace,...
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Entrepreneur reflects on the inspiring stories of 13 female founders on Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Image credit: Westend61 | Getty Images Entrepreneur Staff November 19, 2019 15 min read Entrepreneur is celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day by examining some of...
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An interview with Brenda Mainwaring, Vice President of Public Affairs Union Pacific Railroad BY: NATALIE PICHA Brenda Mainwaring is an Iowa native and earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Anthropology at the University of Iowa. As Assistant Vice President...
read moreUse November and December to Kick-start a Healthy Diabetes Prevention Regimen
by Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher As fall marches on and we move toward winter, we begin to think about the holidays and their accompanying food feasts. On a related note to the importance of food in our lives, the month of November features...
read moreHouston’s economy might not be as hot as it looks — and still needs oil
The Houston region’s economic growth might not be as strong as reported and seems likely to slow next year as the petrochemical expansion winds down and oil prices remain modest, according to a new forecast from the University of Houston. Energy companies spent...
read moreOur 2019 Trailblazers Get Real and Get Personal
Shawn Simmons, PhD, Environmental & Permitting Manager at ExxonMobil, Gulf Coast Growth Venture Q: What advice would you give to your younger self? A: Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be. Be confident in yourself and your abilities....
read moreC Baldwin Penthouse + The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC)
As many of you know, the GHWCC is proud to have influenced the naming of the C Baldwin Hotel, after Charlotte Baldwin Allen, one of Houston’s founders. Kudos to Brookfield Companies for finally giving Charlotte her rightful place in history. Several of the GHWCC’s...
read moreHouston-Area Leaders Named as HBJ’s 2019 Women Who Mean Business Honorees
After reviewing hundreds of nominations, the Houston Business Journal has named 65 women as honorees for the 2019 Women Who Mean Business Awards and 10 as Women to Watch. All of the honorees across nine industries will be recognized in a special section of HBJ's Oct....
read moreAt Murphy, Mission, Vision and Values Drive Employee Retention
Written by Maria Martinez, Vice President, HR & Administration, Murphy Oil Corp. At Murphy, our Mission, Vision and Values (MVV) are embedded into our daily activities and drive every aspect of what we do and how it is achieved. We believe in providing energy that...
read moreLet’s Summarize Our Breast Cancer Knowledge As We Move from One Month to the Next
by Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher As we close out October and move into early November, now seems to be the perfect time to review what we may (or may not) have heard in bits and pieces about breast cancer in the various media throughout...
read moreTen Reasons Great People Stay – Effective Strategies to Retain Great Employees
By Brenda James, HR/Staffing/Business Development Strategist There’s so much good information available about why great employees stay at their companies and probably just as much as to why they leave. There’s not one single answer, but a combination of several...
read moreFive Tips From a Professional for Today’s Luxury Homes
By Deborah Healon, A.I.B.D., W.C.R.,G.H.L.H.C. Luxury Interior Designer, GHWCC Member For good reason, large homes are popular in Houston. Expansive acreage from which to choose makes creative design and amenities easy. Large homes cost more and take longer to...
read moreAn Honest Look at Alzheimer’s
by Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher With the roughly five to six million people already suffering from Alzheimer’s disease expected to increase in number by the many millions over the next two decades, the terrible mind-wasting disease deserves...
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by Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher With our children (or grandchildren or nieces/nephews) all going back to school, we may think we’re all finished thinking about vaccines for a while, but let’s not be too hasty. Adults need vaccines as well,...
read moreGet Ahead of Arthritis with These Tips
by Darra McMullen,Women’s Health Network Writer/ResearcherThe month of August seems to be the perfect time to discuss two important (but unrelated) health topics of interest. The first topic is arthritis, of particular interest now both because of a...
read moreThe Connection July Issue: Women Creating Commerce
We asked our members to share why they think it is important to support the empowerment of women.
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Owning a healthcare business does not exempt me from an issue that perplexes leaders of large and small organizations alike — but it does give me a broad perspective on the question of how to provide medical benefits that employees appreciate, while making sure that...
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Help For Summer Skin Issues by Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher As summer officially begins in June (on the 21st.), this time seems to be the perfect one to explore some of the best options for caring for common skin concerns. Skin health...
read moreWelcome to Our New Interns, Daria and Jenna!
A note from Daria My name is Daria Hatter, and I just completed my first year of college at The University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Finance and Marketing, and minoring in Africana Studies. I am very excited to be interning with the Greater Houston Women’s...
read moreThe Connection June Issue
We asked our members to share why they think it is important to support the empowerment of women.
read moreThe Ultimate Body and Mind Cleansing for Every BUSY Woman
Are you tired of going into your closet, trying outfit after outfit, and nothing fits? Do you feel a lack of confidence every time you need to make a presentation, speak in front of an audience, or getting photographed? Driven women like us are BUSY! We leave our...
read moreThis Summer: Facial Rejuvenation Through Non-surgical Facial Procedures
Summer is officially here, and with that come summer vacations and time spent outside - activities that are good for your well-being and health, but also mean more sun exposure that can accelerate signs of aging. Rays of sunshine help our bodies make vitamin D, which...
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Early Lessons in Leadership It’s never too early to start developing your leadership potential. Take, for example, my daughter’s Girl Scout Daisy Troop. Recently, the twelve Daisies “bridged” to the next Girl Scout level and became Brownies. As the Troop Leader...
read moreMy Experience Building Wealth
By Claudia Mollerup-Madsen I have had the honor of managing clients’ wealth management for two decades. Many of my clients are business owners, have family offices, or are currently enjoying their retirement years. Having guided my clients over the years, I have...
read moreNational Hospital Week
We asked our members to share why they think it is important to support the empowerment of women.
read moreThe Empowerment of Diversity
We asked our members to share why they think it is important to support the empowerment of women.
read moreI am Woman, Hear me Roar!
Check out the full insert for our 2019 Greater Houston Conference for Women – as seen in the Houston Business Journal.
read moreIs Your Small Business Expecting a Tax Refund?
If you are a small business owner, you may be expecting a tax refund this year for your company. The good news is that in fiscal year 2017, Texas had the highest tax refund amount of all states with an average refund of $3,206.
read moreMaggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s never disappoints, with extensive menus with choices for everyone, but I think it’s best enjoyed with a friend, or many friends…enjoy it the Italian way!
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Cultivating a growth mindset – something so critical to success – both personally and professionally.
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Whether it be running or investing in a women-owned business, knowing the purchasing power of family goods and services, or growing their retirement savings, women can be on top of their financial prowess.
read moreEveryone Needs a Lobbyist
Elizabeth Biar discusses how lobbyists provide a crucial service for everyone.
read moreCelebrating Black History Month
We asked our members to share a statement about someone who has influenced themselves or others.
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Starting the year with health in mind, Maya Fasthoff visited one of our restaurant chamber members, Salata.
read moreDon’t Let an Emergency Put You into Debt
Having an emergency fund may help you financially withstand bad news without racking up debt
read moreFebruary and Beyond – Make Heart Health a Year-Round Priority
February brings us Valentine’s Day and appropriately, our national observance of heart health, which can serve as a starting point for a lifelong focus on cardiovascular wellness.
read moreRESTAURANT REVIEW: BlendIn Coffee Club
BlendIn is a perfect combination of modern style blended with old soul.
read moreSupporting Brand Awareness through PR
Managing your brand is key to your reputation and profits. Public relations is imperative in helping brand your company.
read moreOutwit Cancer with Information and Intelligent Action
Here are some basic, everyday cautions to heed when wanting to reduce cancer risk.
read moreStay Vigilante about Cybersecurity
A new year brings a new opportunity to stay vigilante about cybersecurity.
read moreWhat Are Your 2019 Resolutions?
We asked GHWCC members to share their New Year resolutions!
read moreHow to Know When to Sell Medical Buildings
Reasons Why Now May Be the Best Time to Sell Medical Real Estate
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Beyond a good cup of coffee and a place to read and work
read moreReduce Stress with These Tools
Let’s all start the New Year on a calm, peaceful, and stress-free note!
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Amazing things happen!
read moreEnd of Year Preparation for the Business Owner
As a business owner, there are special considerations you need to keep in mind during this time of year.
read moreMy Experience with STEAM Town USA
A testimony from Melissa K. Cassel, STEAM Town USA Volunteer
read moreRESTAURANT REVIEW: Mia’s Table
What should you try when you go to Mia’s Table?
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