City of Houston – OBO to Launch Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business Certifications
In the initiative City of Houston – OBO to Launch Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business Certifications, the City of Houston is preparing to launch two new certification programs designed to expand contracting opportunities for veteran entrepreneurs and service-disabled veteran business owners. The programs, Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certifications, were formally introduced by the city’s Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) at a public event on February 26, 2026, at Houston City Hall. City officials say the initiative is intended to increase visibility and access to procurement opportunities for veterans operating businesses in the Houston…
ExxonMobil Expands Baytown Advanced Recycling Facility to Process 250 Million Pounds of Plastic Annually
ExxonMobil Expands Baytown Advanced Recycling Facility as part of a major step toward addressing plastic waste and supporting a more circular economy. With the launch of its third advanced recycling…
Austin Energy Sets Record in 2025 Demand Response Program, Boosting Grid Reliability
Austin Energy Sets Record in 2025 Demand Response Program as the utility marked a record year for its demand response efforts, reinforcing its commitment to grid reliability and sustainability. The…
Commissioner Miller Announces $78 Million in Community Development Grants for Rural Texas
Commissioner Miller Announces $78 Million in Community Development Grants for Rural Texas, marking a significant investment in infrastructure, economic growth, and quality of life across the state’s rural communities. Through…
How Permitting Delays Are Driving the Housing Affordability Crisis
How Permitting Delays Are Driving the Housing Affordability Crisis is becoming a central question in today’s housing debate. When you turn on the business news channels, the steady drumbeat is…
City of Manvel Launches AI-Powered Permit Review System, First in Texas to Automate Building and Planning Approvals
City of Manvel Launches AI-Powered Permit Review System marks a transformative milestone for one of Texas’s fastest-growing communities, as the city becomes the first jurisdiction in the state to deploy…
Leading with Purpose: MR. D-MARS’ Blueprint for Growth and Resilience
MR. D-MARS shares a purpose-driven leadership blueprint focused on growth, resilience, and adaptability, offering insights on how intentional leadership fuels long-term success. January is a month…
City of Houston’s “Meet the Buyer” Procurement Forum Partners with Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum for 34th Annual Awards Ceremony
The City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) recently hosted the 2025 Meet the Buyer Procurement…
BEXAR COUNTY: Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Bexar County continues to build on its reputation as a driving force for small business growth and…
Permits, Tariffs, and Government Shutdowns with PermitUsNow’s Helen Callier
As this current administration moved into office, the team at PermitUsNow had prepared themselves for a year…
Gillian Levi and Odigo Learning Are Ready to Help Your Small Construction Business Win More Bids
Gillian Levi’s heart has always been rooted in education and construction—whether she knew it or not. Initially…
Join us on October 15th for this year’s E.C.O. Summit & Expo
Our third annual Subcontractors USA – Texas E.C.O. Summit & Expo is on the horizon, and that…
