Issue 135
November 2018
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Dr. Heather Brown Fights to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health
Pink Power: The Fight to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics hosted a “Women’s Wellness and Fitness Day” for Breast Cancer Awareness at the Power Center on Saturday, October 20. This event served as an opportunity to raise funds and honor survivors of breast cancer as well as other…
What does the shortfall of truck drivers mean for the economy?
The open road, independence and the flexibility to work how and when you want. Reasons why trucking is a great job To truly understand the impact the trucking industry has on our economy, walk into any business, retail shop or grocery store and take a look around. Nearly everything you see was delivered there by…
SALVATION ARMY HOUSTON ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 2018 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM
SALVATION ARMY HOUSTON ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 2018 ANGEL TREE PROGRAM HOUSTON, TX — The Salvation Army of Greater Houston announces the 2018 kickoff of their annual Angel Tree program. This program has provided Christmas assistance to children and senior citizens in need in the Houston area since it unofficially launched in 1889. Corporations and organizations…
Using data to deliver better customer experience
Today, food delivery competition has expanded from traditional restaurants to include local grocery stores and data-driven giants like Amazon. To stand out, companies need a competitive differentiator. Domino’s, founded in 1960, cut through the increased competition’s crust and remains one of the largest pizza companies in the world because it recognizes this. The company boasts…
Local Women’s Health Organization Urges Texans to Focus on Early Detection this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder of The Rose, lost her mother to cervical cancer that was discovered too late. At 22, Gibbons didn’t know how to be her mother’s advocate, nor did her mother know how to advocate for herself. As a result, even though the disease could have been detected early on and treated, it wasn’t….
GRAMMY® Award-nominated Artist Marsha Ambrosius Guest Speaker for 2018 MPAC Film Festival at University of Houston – Downtown.
HOUSTON, TX, September 26, 2018 — The MPAC Film Festival is pleased to announce the participation and addition of Grammy Award-nominated artist Marsha Ambrosius to its fall 2018 lineup. The MPAC Film Festival is presented by University of Houston’s Downtown- Center for Critical Race Studies in collaboration with MACK Performing Arts Collective (MPAC), a 501(c)(3)…
Issue 133
September 2018
HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS SEPTEMBER AS FOOD SAFETY MONTH
News provided by Houston Health Department When dining out, Houstonians expect their food to be safely prepared in a clean environment. That’s why the Houston Health Department (HHD) routinely inspects more than 14,500 food establishments for compliance with regulations designed to protect the health and well-being of customers. This September, in the spirit of National…
Internet Travel Solutions Releases TripBank Product Update
News provided by ITS Internet Travel Solutions (ITS), a leading travel technology company, announces the upgrade of its ticket savings product TripBank. TripBank’s most powerful feature allows travel managers to recoup unused tickets and bank them for future use. Business travelers frequently book trips last minute and change or cancel reservations, incurring significant and unnecessary…
THE TEXAS BLACK WOMEN’S EXPO MERGES WITH THE NZURI NATURAL HAIR SHOW IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
TBWE reveals EMI Award recipients AND in partnership with Women of Wealth Magazine’s WIME Awards,“Sexy over 60 Fashion Pageant” Little Miss “Happy” Head Beauty Pageant, workshops and more! HOUSTON, TX— Visionary and Trichologist, Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, proudly invites the general public to this year’s 2nd Annual Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWE) and 8th Annual Nzuri…
Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston
Houston, TX, August 6, 2018 – In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices. Sista Strut raises awareness about the higher death rate African…
Issue 132
August 2018
Hire Houston Youth Program Provides 7,500 Summer Jobs
Houstonians know that the youth of our city hold the future in their hands. They are our next innovators, trailblazers, and civic leaders. For 7,500 of them, our Hire Houston Youth program provided an opportunity to learn about the future while being paid as summer interns working in local government, law firms, insurance companies, hotels,…
TxDMV Urges Texans to Protect Themselves before Hiring a Moving Company
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is helping consumers fight back against rogue moving companies as many families complete their moves before the new school year begins. TxDMV urges Texans to protect themselves from hiring unscrupulous movers. All Texas movers are required to be licensed with TxDMV. If you hire one that is not,…
Life Insurance Is One of the Keys to Black Wealth
If Black lives matter, then Black wealth should certainly matter, too. That’s the motto that Eugene Mitchell, a corporate vice president and market manager in the African-American Market Unit for the New York Life Insurance Company, often shares. Since 2011, Mitchell has been on a mission to create wealth—$50 billion to be exact—in the Black…
Simple ways to earn extra money without owning a car
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…
Glady’s House, Warrior Entrepreneur
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…
What should you be doing to prepare for retirement? Top tips and tactics from financial advisors
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…
Conscious Capitalism
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…