SBA Houston District (COVID-19) Update | March 25, 2020

Automatic Deferment on Existing SBA Disaster  Loans Through End of 2020 The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced changes to help borrowers still paying back SBA loans from previous disasters. By making this change, deferments through December 31, 2020, will be automatic. Now, borrowers of home and business disaster loans do not have…

Jerrold & Co

Jerrold & Co

As a diversified investment firm, focused on real estate opportunities in Houston, our goal is to integrate key aspects of the real estate and construction industry to fit the needs of our clients. Through acquisitions, construction remodels and buyer & seller representation, we are able to handle all of your real estate needs.

Starting Monday METRO Bus Riders to Board & Exit Through Rear Doors During COVID-19 Response

Starting Monday METRO Bus Riders to Board & Exit Through Rear Doors During COVID-19 Response

METRO is making several significant service modifications to allow for continued safe operations of critical public transportation services amid the coronavirus COVID-19 response. Local Bus Starting Monday, March 23, to support social distancing, passengers must use the rear door when boarding and exiting a local bus. Only passengers with mobility issues will be able to request the…

Make Working from Home Work for You

Make Working from Home Work for You

Author: Holly Uverity, Microsoft® Office® Specialist — Outlook® , Office Organizers  You may be a work from home pro or this may be new for you but regardless, you are undoubtedly impacted in some way by COVID-19.  Your clients may cancel or your company work may halt so I invite you to look at this as…

WHAT AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT WORLD LOOKS LIKE

In 2017, the world used 562 quadrillion BTUs of energy in the form of oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear and renewables. But most of us don’t understand how this statistic is reflected in what we do each day. That staggering number – 562,000,000,000,000,000 – represents the countless decisions made by the individuals, companies and communities…

Dallas recognized for ‘Deal of the Year’ award

Dallas recognized for ‘Deal of the Year’ award

The City of Dallas Office of Economic Development has won Business Facilities’ 2019 Deal of the Year Bronze Award for Uber Technologies’ U.S. Administrative Hub. Uber’s new hub, based at The Epic in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood, will create 3,000 new jobs and more than $75 million in capital investment. Uber will provide a new…

Statement of Intent

Statement of Intent

The rapid development and increasing population of Austin have created a polarity within the city. While some are eager to accept changes to the urban fabric, many are hesitant about what growth may bring: traffic, overcrowding, perhaps gross and thoughtless real estate development? Regardless, the city is expanding at an unprecedented rate and expected to…

Rice & Gardner Consultants Inc.

Rice & Gardner Consultants Inc.

When Rice & Gardner Consultants Inc. was founded in 2005, it began as an opportunity for Jim Rice and Kevin Gardner to merge a set of complementary services: program management and building commissioning. However, more importantly, the company’s inception was based on a vision: to truly serve their clients and the communities in which they…

City of Houston-OBO

City of Houston-OBO

OFFICE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY The Office of Business Opportunity is committed to cultivating a competitive and diverse economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston’s workforce, with special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals.

Entergy

Entergy

Entergy Corporation is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. Entergy owns and operates power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including 9,000 megawatts of nuclear power. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.9 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues…

Sunshine Personal Solution, LLC

Sunshine Personal Solution, LLC

Staffing solutions that work for your business. Providing prompt service in order to staff your needs is a priority for Sunshine Personnel Solutions, LLC. We have staff in place that is specialized in providing you with the right candidate based upon your needs. www.sunshinepersonnelsolutions.com/

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC)

The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC)

HMSDC is a vital link between major corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs). Each year, member corporations have reported billions of dollars spent with Council-certified Minority Business Enterprises. Serving the Houston region, the Council is one of the 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC). The Houston Minority Supplier Development…

DFW Airport

DFW Airport

Creating and Sustaining a Diverse Business Environment Dallas Fort Worth International Airport creates and sustains a business environment that enables disadvantaged, small, minority and women-owned business enterprises (D/SM/WBEs) to compete equitably for business opportunities and achieve economic success, contributing to DFW’s overall mission of expanding economic benefits.  www.dfwairport.com/bdd/

Industrial Welding Academy

Industrial Welding Academy

OUR MISSION We help welders become their best. Industrial Welding Academy (IWA) is dedicated to teaching students the trade of welding through a uniquely designed curriculum that will allow graduates to achieve entry level positions within the many fields of skilled trades that utilize the learned techniques of welding. We are dedicated to the philosophy…

NAMC-DFW

NAMC-DFW

The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is the oldest minority construction trade association in the United States with an annual project capacity of over one billion dollars nationally. The general purpose of NAMC-DFW is to initiate, encourage, and assist in the formation of an educational institute for construction contractors, their staff and their craftsmen….

OFFICE OF BUSINESS DIVERSITY

OFFICE OF BUSINESS DIVERSITY

OPPORTUNITY CREATION Provide conditions for growth and development through training, communication, and resource connections. BUILDING CAPACITY Develop strategic partnerships through intentional, coordinated, and mission-driven efforts aimed at strengthening the management and operations of S/M/WBE businesses to improve their performance and economic impact. DIVERSITY COMPLIANCE Advocate for the importance of diversity and inclusion in the awarding…