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The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Continues to Combat COVID-19 Business Challenges With Their Upcoming Virtual EXPO – October, 2020
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC) is a nonprofit organization committed to driving the economic growth of minority-owned businesses. The HMSDC is a vital link between major corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs). During this pandemic, our minority business community is facing unforeseen struggles. And continuing to answer the…
The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) President Among Five Women in Architecture Awardees
Leaders, innovators, activists, educators—the 2020 winners of RECORD’s Women in Architecture Awards represent the best of the profession.
Texas Central Railroad Reaches Two Historic Milestones
Completion of key regulatory processes makes the Nation’s first high-speed train ready to go Texas Central News The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released the final Rule of Particular Applicability (RPA) and the Record of Decision (ROD) for Texas Central Railroad, LLC, marking a major achievement for the historic high-speed rail…
PORT HOUSTON CHAIRMAN DELIVERS STATE OF THE PORT
The Port Remains Strong, Looks Ahead to Future, Diversity and Inclusion Priorities Port Houston News Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo delivered the State of the Port to the Greater Houston Partnership earlier this month. In his address, he said the entire port complex continues to be a strong force for the Houston region, the state,…
ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
OSHA News Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic. Reopening America’s Economy: U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia Highlights Workforce Development And Economic Recovery During Visit to Miami, Florida – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Miami,…
ExxonMobil, National Math and Science Initiative Expands Education Programs to Permian-Area Schools
IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil and the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) are bringing college readiness and foundational education programs to students in Permian-area schools in Midland Independent School District and Ector County Independent School District in Texas and the Carlsbad Municipal School District in New Mexico. Programs to increase college readiness and advance math…
Mayor Turner Recognizes National Code Compliance Month
City of Houston News October observance promotes public awareness of importance of code enforcement to keep communities safe. The City of Houston joins municipalities across the country in the observance of National Code Compliance Month during October to recognize the important role city code enforcement officers play to help maintain safe communities. During the pandemic,…
Keep Your Business Safe from Cybersecurity Threats
Take these simple precautions to defend your business against cyberattacks. U.S. Small Business Administration News According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have the misconception that their data is not valuable and that, in turn, they are unlikely to be the target of a cyberattack. However, 28% of cyberattacks involve small…
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Commits $50,000 to Hurricane Delta Relief
By Subcontractors USA News Provider CenterPoint Energy recently announced that through its charitable foundation the company has committed $50,000 to nonprofit organizations leading Hurricane Delta relief and recovery efforts in Louisiana. CenterPoint Energy’s $50,000 commitment will include contributions to the following organizations that are focused on relief and recovery efforts in Louisiana: American Red Cross…
Construction Sector Adds 26,000 Workers In September But Nonresidential Jobs Stall As Many Commercial Firms Experience Project Cancellations
Pandemic Prompts Strong Demand for Housing, But Undermines Demand for Most Types of Nonresidential Projects as Retail and Office Suffer and State and Local Governments Cut Construction Budgets By Subcontractors USA News Provider Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment…
#BidAlerts and Social Media: Increasing Bid Submissions With A Hashtag
By Subcontractors USA News Provider The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Dept. is always looking for innovative and creative ways to increase our outreach and get more business owners to bid on County contracts or register as a supplier. One of these tools that have been effective is our social media channels and our hashtag campaign,…
Temperature Screenings Strengthen COVID-19 Safety Procedures for the Construction Industry
By Subcontractors USA News Provider A recent report by the CDC identified over 600,000 COVID-19 cases in Texas and more than six million confirmed cases nationwide. Therefore, measures to mitigate disease transmission remain critical to slow the spread. In construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other related industries, there are special and unique measures necessary…
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A Look at How The Rural Workforce Academy is Changing the Lives of Rural Texas Residents – September, 2020
While many parts of Texas have been greatly affected by various types of disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey and now the COVID-19 pandemic, rural areas experience a more long-term hurt than urban areas. But, thanks to Prairie View A&M University’s new Rural Workforce Academy, change and opportunity have arrived.The Rural Workforce Academy, a collaboration of…