By Carl Engelking The future is uncertain, and that can be a little scary – especially when planning for retirement. You’ve been told to save and save more, but how much is enough? Can you save too much? How do you know if you’ll run out of money in retirement? If...
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Local Radio Host Wins Big!
Congratulations to local radio host Roula Christie, of the Roula and Ryan show on 104.1 KRBE!! She is being recognized by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation with a Gracie Award, for the "Host Morning Drive – Large/Major Market-Local" category. The Gracies...
read moreChamber President Suzan Deison Women Mean Business Interview
Chamber President Suzan Deison sits down with Leisa Holland-Nelson on Women Mean Business Watch here
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Entergy Named to The Civic 50
On June 17, the Points of Light Foundation, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, recognized Entergy Corporation for civic engagement, sustainability and social responsibility, earning the company The Civic 50 award for the fourth...
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This Woman Entrepreneur Started a Platform to help Millions of Other Women Reach Their Potential
If there is someone you admire, someone whom you want to learn from, especially in an industry that you are new to, Tiffany Pham's advice is: Don't wait. You never know what opportunity could be waiting for you. Pham, 32, is the founder and CEO of Mogul, an online...
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How Modern Technologies Are Shaping A New Generation Of Media Professionals
The face of the modern news media continues to change, in part driven by the emergence of new technology platforms. It has also been influenced by shifting generational consumption patterns and the continued polarization of politics. I recently sat with Zinhle...
read moreIAH Turns 50 this Year
George Bush Intercontinental Airport first opened its doors in June 1969. This year marks the 50th anniversary for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and these 50 years have been golden. We have enjoyed many exciting developments over the years. The airport...
read moreSpirit Of Texas Bancshares, Inc. Shareholders Elect Nelda Luce Blair to the Board
CONROE, Texas, May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: STXB) (the "Company" or "Spirit"), the holding company for Spirit of Texas Bank, today announced that Nelda Luce Blair was elected to the Spirit Board of Directors at the Company's...
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Deloitte Exec Amy Chronis Calls for Innovation Across Houston
When Amy Chronis, the Houston managing partner for Deloitte, was asked to join the Greater Houston Partnership last year, she immediately started doing some research on some of the bigger picture issues the city is facing. In March, as the chair for the organization's...
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If You’re a Female, It’s Time to ‘Speak up,’ Because Those Speaking Gigs Are Out There
For me, speaking professionally was an unexpected facet of my business that began about six years ago. I launched my company, Headbands of Hope, as a college student, and started to get asked to speak at different schools and universities about my story. At the time,...
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Laila Ali On Lessons From Her Dad, Muhammad Ali
In addition to her undefeated boxing record and being the daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, Laila Ali is a chef, author, entrepreneur, and television host. On top of that, she’s a health-conscious wife and mother dedicated to empowering people through healthy...
read moreHouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital earns ninth “A” in a row for patient safety
The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health care system, recently released the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide....
read moreExxonMobil and employees donate nearly $13 million to Texas colleges and universities
IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil and its XTO Energy subsidiary employees, retirees, directors and surviving spouses contributed nearly $5.9 million to 80 Texas colleges and universities, the company said today. Those individual donations were matched by almost $7.1 million...
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Winne Wong Earning the Crowd’s Respect
Many women climbing the financial services ladder have experienced this scene: Walking into a gathering of peers, clients or employees and being the only female in the room. Quickly, you must find a way to relate to the guys and prove you’re up for whatever challenge...
read moreBuilding a Strong Mentor/ Mentee Relationship
Austin’s SXSW (South by Southwest) Interactive conference, held annually over a ten-day period in March, features a large contingent of tech companies aiming to launch “the next big thing.” As interesting and useful, however, is the conference’s amazing mash-up of...
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Want to Rise in the Workplace? Focus on Where You’re the Most Uncomfortable.
A misguided assumption women sometimes have about mentors is that they should support you at every turn. I get it: We all want to "dwell where we excel, "and many of us are nurturing by nature. But as a result, we may end up with that great potential we have...
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Today in History: 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote was passed 100 years ago today
The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing American women the right to vote, celebrates a big birthday on Tuesday, as it was passed by both chambers of Congress 100 years ago on June 4, 1919. According to the National Archives, the House of...
read moreCheck out which Chamber members were featured in the HBJ for contributing to the Leadership Trust
Houston has long been recognized as a hub for the space exploration and energy industries, but a thriving cohort of companies contribute to the city’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Members of the Houston Business Journal Leadership Trust are constantly...
read moreStudy after study shows women who support women are more successful in business
I always say a woman alone has power; collectively we have impact. Traditionally we have been taught to be competitive with one another, because there was such a scarcity of jobs at the top. It’s so clear that strategy doesn’t work. The truth is that raising each...
read moreJLABS Is Calling All Innovators to the Floor for Their New Medical Challenge
Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS together with the Texas Medical Center and AngelMD invite innovators from across the world to submit ideas for potentially game-changing medical device innovations with the aim to impact human health in the Breakthrough Medical...
read moreWomen Entrepreneurs Trina Spear and Heather Hasson’s Leap of Faith
One Monday morning in June 2012, Trina Spear booked a transnational flight with four days’ notice and no regrets. Read More
read moreEmployers, Employees and Company Profits all Benefit from Strategic Community Engagement
by Elizabeth Biar Do you remember a time when corporate community engagement existed to further the CEO’s personal interests or the charity work of a board member? Community engagement programs of the past were not always focused on an effort to help the community. ...
read moreKey Issues in Keeping Up with Women’s Health
by Darra McMullen, Women’s Health Network Writer/Researcher During the month of May, there is a national observance of the importance of women’s health, and therefore, this seems like the perfect time to contemplate a few issues concerning women’s health that are too...
read moreHOUSTON STARTUP DEMO DAY
Top tier mentors, local investors, and personalized pitch feedback for participating startups — nothing’s changed but the address. Whether you’re a serial entrepreneur or just looking to get involved in the community, this event is for YOU. Come out and hear a select...
read moreHouston Methodist CIO Roberta Schwartz talks about the hospital system’s new Center for Innovation and surviving breast cancer
Roberta Schwartz always knew that she wanted to work in health care. She built a career with roles in health insurance, in the Clinton Administration working on health reform and at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York (now the Icahn School of Medicine at...
read moreA Perfect Girl’s Getaway in Cancun
Taking a break with your girlfriends is one of the best ways to unwind, catch up and make lifelong memories. The biggest challenge is trying to find the perfect destination. Read more
read moreWomen are now in charge of NASA’s science missions
When the next car-sized rover lands on Mars in 2020, the ultimate head of this extraterrestrial endeavor will be physicist Lori Glaze. She's leads NASA's Planetary Science Division. And she's not alone. For the first time in history, three of NASA's four science...
read moreLegislative update from the Spring Branch ISD Superintendent
May 13 2019 8:40 AM SBISD Family, It has been a busy week in the Texas Legislature, and school finance continues to receive much of the attention. As of today, both the House and the Senate have approved their own versions of HB 3, the school finance bill. Because...
read moreAnnella Metoyer selected as Top Motivational Speaker of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP)
Annella Metoyer, Keynote Speaker, Amazon Best Selling Author, Performance Improvement Coach for Inspire Development LLC, was just recently selected as Top Motivational Speaker of the Year for 2019 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), for her...
read moreExxon plans to invest up to $100M over 10 years in lower-emissions R&D
Exxon, which earned $290 billion in annual revenue in 2018, is looking into ways to bring biofuels and carbon capture and storage to commercial scale. Read More
read more5 Hyper-Efficient Ways Brands Can Engage Daily on Instagram In 5 Minutes (or Less)
Instagram has rapidly grown into one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, especially among the younger demographics. Read More
read moreHOUSTON’S WEATHER….JUST A CLICK AWAY!
Among the many hats our smartphones now wear, "meteorologist" is one that's donned frequently. With the tap of a finger, our little pocket computers can make sure we're never caught without an umbrella or sunscreen as the weather changes. The Android and iOS app...
read moreTMCx Demo Day | Digital Health 2019
Join us on Thursday, June 6th at 1:30 p.m. for the TMCx Demo Day, where our entrepreneurs take to the main stage to pitch their solutions to close out the four-month digital health accelerator program. During the event, 19 digital health startups will showcase the...
read moreALLEGIANCE BANK AMONG BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN TEXAS
Allegiance Bank is proud to announce we have been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas. The program is sponsored by Texas Association of Business, Texas Monthly, Texas SHRM and Best Companies Group. The rankings are a survey competition to...
read moreChevron bows out; Oxy wins Anadarko
Chevron said Thursday it will bow out and allow the smaller Occidental Petroleum to win the nearly $40 billion bidding war for Anadarko Petroleum. Houston-based Oxy's dogged determination allowed it to acquire The Woodlands oil and gas producer and its prized assets...
read moreFRENCH CUFF BOUTIQUE: LAKE WOODLANDS
French Cuff Boutique is NOW OPEN in The Woodlands! Visit us them 1900 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 150 in Lake Woodlands Crossing and right next to Flower Child. Read More
read moreA Special Conversation with Tara Westover
In a special conversation, Oprah sits down with author Tara Westover to discuss her New York Times best-selling memoir, "Educated." Read more
read moreEveryone has a Creative Type. What’s yours?
The Creative Types test is an exploration of the many faces of the creative personality. Based in psychology research, the test assesses your basic habits and tendencies—how you think, how you act, how you see the world—to help you better understand who you are as a...
read moreHouston named a top city to start a business
Ten percent of the United States workforce — 15.3 million people — work for themselves, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In honor of National Small Business Week, a recent study sought out the best cities for starting a business, and Houston came in at No....
read more7 Female Entrepreneurs Share Their Biggest Challenges
Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. From cash flow problems to marketing woes, business owners have to overcome a lot of obstacles to become successful. This is especially true for female entrepreneurs. Read more
read moreHouston named 4th best metro for women in tech by a new study
If you're a woman in the technology industry here in Houston, you're in the right place. Houston was recognized as the 4th best city in the United States for women in technology jobs, according to a report from SmartAsset. Read more
read more‘Shark Tank’s’ Barbara Corcoran Says She Built Her Business ‘Almost Like a Man’
Real estate mogul and business expert Barbara Corcoran started The Corcoran Group when she was just 23. Despite launching her company at a time when the business world was largely an old boys’ club, she managed to grow it into one of the top real estate firms in New...
read moreHouston’s newest venture capital firm to focus on women
The Artemis Fund recently launched to provide seed money and Series A financing to women-led companies. Its first $100,000 award will be given at the Rice Business Plan Competition held April 4 through April 6. Read more
read moreTHE 2018 STATE OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES REPORT
The 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses report examines the periods 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2018, looking at trends in the number of firms, employment, and revenue by various groupings. Read more
read moreKathy Britton, CEO of Perry Homes, Named One of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2018” by Houston Woman Magazine
Kathy Britton, CEO of Perry Homes, has been named one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2018” by Houston Woman Magazine. Each of the honorees was nominated for inclusion on the “50 Women” list by a subscriber of Houston Woman Magazine and then selected by the...
read moreHouston-area members of Congress visit MD Anderson to learn the latest about Alzheimer’s research
Texas Congressional members from the Houston area visited the Texas Medical Center this month for the third annual Alzheimer’s Research Congressional Update hosted by the Neurodegeneration Consortium at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in partnership...
read moreHouston Airport System sees record-breaking year for passengers handled
The Houston Airport System saw a 9.5 percent increase in total passengers handled from the year prior. Read more
read moreMeet alliantgroup’s Elementary Science Teacher Award nominees
HOUSTON - alliantgroup is a professional services firm that specializes in helping mid-market companies remain competitive and keeping technical talent within the U.S. But it is their charitable services, with the Houston Independent School District, that has caught...
read moreKelsey-Seybold to open clinic location in Houston’s downtown tunnels
Houston-based Kelsey-Seybold Clinic plans to open a new clinic location in the downtown tunnels this summer. Read more
read moreTMC Innovation’s new director: ‘We need to continue to recruit capital’
Tom Luby is just over a week into his new gig as director of Texas Medical Center Innovation, but he's already thinking about ways the organization can grow. Read more
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