May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone of the nation’s economy, small businesses employ 45.9% of the entire U.S. workforce and make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Unfortunately, some small businesses don’t have much…
This year’s Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards highlighted some of the most prominent businessmen and women throughout the state of Texas. Each honoree was nominated by individuals in their workplace and/or communities.
Despite the increasing opportunities for female entrepreneurs, women-owned businesses remain a minority and women encounter numerous obstacles when embarking on the entrepreneurial journey.
While each business owner possesses a personal credit report, not every business maintains a business credit report. The creation of a business credit report involves the following steps. Every business owner is equipped with a personal credit report, yet the same cannot be said for a business credit report. While a personal credit report is…
Spark Speakers LIVE! It is a dynamic one-day event set to take place on Thursday, October 12 in Houston at Texas Southern University from 4 to 8 p.m. Spark Speakers LIVE! It brings a blend of insightful learning and pure entertainment for business-minded attendees who will enjoy a Panel Discussion Between Finance Experts, Small Business…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Encouraging and supporting black entrepreneurship in Houston, or any other city, is essential for fostering diversity, innovation, and economic growth. Here are some tips for black entrepreneurs in Houston: Remember that each business journey is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to entrepreneurship. Adapt these tips to your specific business…
What you believe is your reality. It drives you. It moves you. It anchors you. It lays at the foundation of your actions. Where are your beliefs taking you and is it a place you want to go? Often, we adopt beliefs out of tradition or habit; not because it serves us well. We do…
This year’s Top 50 P&E saw the class of 2023 graduate a different group of entrepreneurs, city influencers, political and public figures taking on a new meaning of what it means to be community constituents paying it forward. Being an honoree is more than just being selected by a committee, it brings a shared respect…
TSU welcomed Verizon and the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity (The Fund) on campus recently to announce a $300,000 grant that will support transformative learning for TSU students and the community. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Rose Stucky Kirk, President of the Verizon Foundation, and Thomas Jones, Board President of the…
By d-mars.com News Provider Houston Independent School District (HISD), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Horizon United Group have joined forces to help high schoolers learn the business skills that define successful entrepreneurship. The partnership will bring a groundbreaking initiative, the G-Unity Business Lab, to Kashmere, Worthing, and Wheatley high schools at a time when students…
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Special guest Brandice Daniel of Harlem’s Fashion Row to discuss turning connections into collaborations at premier business and branding event HOUSTON (Nov. 26, 2018) — Houston author, community leader and business expert, Miara Shaw, will host The Hope of Purpose Experience in Houston, Texas on Jan. 25 and 26, 2019. The educational conference and…
Our Top 50 Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs Awards Ceremony takes place in February and honors Houston and surrounding areas’ corporate, civic and nonprofit leaders. In conjunction with the awards ceremony, we publish the Top 50 Black P&E directory, printed on glossy pages with photos and bios of our award recipients. The directory not only serves…
The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation hosted its 20th Annual International Women’s Leadership Summit at Hotel ZaZa in the Museum District, co-chaired by founder Deavra Daughtry and philanthropist Reggie Van Lee. The sold-out event, featuring special guest Tyra Banks, raised over $300,000 for the TWEF Eagle Scholar Program, providing scholarships to deserving students.
Being a wife, mother and first lady of Higher Dimension Church Houston are just a few things that Torsha Johnson is widely known for. For years, she has helped lead women of all ages as they grow in their relationship with God. This calling, which she has wholeheartedly embraced, is now being reflected in the beauty industry with the creation of the Shower Chique Shower Cap.
Mrs. LaTisha Guillory, an English teacher at North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center, was named the 2023 Houston Area Alliance Black School Educator (HAABSE) Outstanding Secondary Teacher of the Year for the entire Houston area in February 2024, a recognition given to educators who exemplify excellence in their field.
Mark Norman, Managing Partner for SHMARK Restaurant Group, says that what he learned in his 10 years of franchising is that most people in our community want “exterior recognition, meaning their name on the building,” more so than franchising or having someone else’s name on the building.
Passion and personal satisfaction for their business or industry is a top factor women business leaders cited for starting and staying in business.