Across the U.S., the housing market is picking up pace moving into the peak of the summer home buying season. In city after city, home prices are on the rise, up 2.3 percent on average between April 2017 and 2018, according to the RE/MAX April 2018 National Housing Report. And there are fewer houses on…
Whether you’re new to a city and are getting on your feet, or you don’t want the commitment of a longtime lease or loan, there are countless ways to put some dough in your pocket without the need to purchase a car. Working with a flexible schedule doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to be…
Gladys House is a woman on a mission. Her business is floor covering, her mission is equity in contracting on the local, state and federal level. She started Carpet Depot Affordable Carpets, LLC with the expectation that she could be a success in her industry. 18 years later, after she decided to leave the construction…
You’re 10 years or less away from retirement. You can clearly see the next phase of your life down the road and it’s coming up fast. Are you ready for it? Do you have a comprehensive plan in place so you don’t outlive your savings? If you’re not as prepared for retirement as you should…
What drives someone to take the risk and start their own business? In many cases, it’s the knowledge that they can offer a great product or introduce new solutions to old problems. Passion and determination put entrepreneurs at the forefront of innovation. What’s remarkable about so many small and medium-sized businesses today is that it’s…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Whether you’re new to a city and are getting on your feet, or you don’t want the commitment of a longtime lease or loan, there are countless ways to put some dough in your pocket without the need to purchase a car. Working with a flexible schedule doesn’t necessarily mean that…
By: d-mars.com News Provider You’re 10 years or less away from retirement. You can clearly see the next phase of your life down the road and it’s coming up fast. Are you ready for it? Do you have a comprehensive plan in place so you don’t outlive your savings? If you’re not as prepared for…
Angela Harris-Cannizzo is the owner La Lydia Gift 2 Give and its latest offering, the urban flower and plant shop on two wheels: Petals on Bikes (POB). POB uses eco-friendly pedal power to bring fresh flowers, succulents, and houseplants to urban dwellers in downtown and EaDo Houston. “Everyone also knows how crazy Houston traffic is,”…
“International Broadway Dancer Creates Dance Champions” Misty Copeland, Lauren Anderson, Karina González and Arthur Mitchell are just a few who have broken racial barriers on the plié platform. But who among those of the next generation will continue the advancement of individuals of color in the world of dance? The Houston Dance Lab, aka “The…
Houston entrepreneur, Dr. Michalyn Porter, inventor of the Weave Dryer, recently walked away with a $100,000 deal after appearing on the show Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Contestants on the show have only 60 seconds to explain what they have to offer and the type of deal they’re looking for ala Shark Tank on steroids. Each founder has just one minute to deliver their…
By Dawn Paul Who are the first defenders and responders when it comes to crime prevention and crisis/ incident management? By already being on site, your security officers are your first true defenders and responders assisting police, fire and emergency medical technicians as they arrive on site. Security officers are highly regarded on local, state, and…
When Dr. Cwanza Pinckney graduated from Xavier University, the Dallas native was looking forward to a career as an Emergency Room physician. “I was blessed to work with and be mentored by an amazing and brilliant physician, Dr. Phyllis Gee, throughout high school and college. As a result, I fell in love with medicine, patients,…
“We have a slogan in my business that our people make the difference. You must have the right people to be successful at anything. That’s no different in our business. We look for talent and train for excellence,” As a young man growing up in Marshall, Texas, Robert Turner didn’t know what working for yourself…
By: Keyana Pratt Introducing the new President and CEO of the Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC), Jeffrey D. Wallace. Dedicated to public service and uplifting his community, Wallace has served in several community leadership positions including: Director of Client and Community Service for the Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Outreach Program Administrator for Shell Oil…
By: Noel Pinnock In 1766, the world was introduced to the word “rec-i-proc-i-ty”. Reciprocity has known synonyms such as cooperation, exchange, mutuality, or interchange. The short definition can be summed up in two words, “giving back.” In my contribution this month, the emphasis has been placed on the essentials of giving back. I am a…
By: Alexis Wagner After a hard-fought battle with stiff competition, Houston minority-owned small business, Decision Information Resources, Inc. (DIR), has won a $16 million dollar contract to provide data collection, analysis, and performance measurement support to the National Office of Job Corps in the US Department of Labor. They only had five days to bid…
Hard work has been a cornerstone of Kenneth Earl Lloyd’s life for as long as he can remember. So, it’s no surprise, he’d take that work ethic into everything he does. As the Vice President of North American Sales for Total Life Changes, a leading international network marketing company and one of the fastest-growing companies…
Recently, Ford Motor Company, in partnership with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, honored the Unsung Heroes of Hurricane Harvey in the Houston African American community. In every community there are people who go above and beyond to positively impact countless lives. Their stories deserve recognition. Ford Freedom Unsung celebrates these extraordinary individuals and organizations within…
Since he was a child, Jarvis Johnson was taught by his mother to be a leader. And as a former city councilman-turned Texas State Representative, he’s definitely living up to his mother’s expectations. “She told me that I was the flag bearer, at that time for black boys,” Johnson said. “She always made me feel…
Mayor Sylvester Turner accepted the immediate resignation of Press Secretary Darian Ward and appointed Mary Benton to serve as interim press secretary. “Darian Ward served the city as a key communicator for many years and has our thanks for working in public service,” the mayor said. “I hope she is successful in her next endeavors.”…
