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...
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...
Chamber President Suzan Deison sits down with Leisa Holland-Nelson on Women Mean Business Watch here
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One Monday morning in June 2012, Trina Spear booked a transnational flight with four days’ notice and no regrets. Read More
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
Instagram has rapidly grown into one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, especially among the younger demographics. Read More
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
In a special conversation, Oprah sits down with author Tara Westover to discuss her New York Times best-selling memoir, "Educated." Read more
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...
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....
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
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
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...
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
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
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...
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...
The Houston Airport System saw a 9.5 percent increase in total passengers handled from the year prior. Read more
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...
Houston-based Kelsey-Seybold Clinic plans to open a new clinic location in the downtown tunnels this summer. Read more
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