Houston Mayor’s Office of Veterans & Military Affairs gets new director
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed a Navy veteran to lead the city's veteran and military affairs. Robert Dembo III is the new director of the Mayor’s Office of Veterans & Military Affairs, effective immediately, according to a May 6 press r.....»»
Veterans of Influence: How this Marine kept Heart of Florida United Way"s commitment to former military members alive during Covid
His greatest challenge was assuring veterans that Mission United still was there to provide them much-needed support and assistance......»»
JLL names Peter Caruso managing director in Chicago office
Chicago-based real estate services firm JLL has promoted a veteran retail advisor to help lead the firm's retail division......»»
Biden names former AFL-CIO official Celeste Drake as "Made in America" director
President Joe Biden on Tuesday named Celeste Drake, a former AFL-CIO official, as the first "Director of Made in America" at the Office of Management and Budget. The White House said in a statement that Drake would shape federal procurem.....»»
Six One Commodities acquires Vega Energy
Six One's acquisition of Vega Energy brings the Houston company’s team under its umbrella, and it also means the New York company gets an office in Houston......»»
The Moneyist: My sister’s home is in foreclosure, so she’s moving in with our parents. She posted on Facebook that she deserves their home. What should I do?
‘She is the power of attorney for my parents and will be executor of their will. She is getting a payment from Veterans Affairs to take care of them.’.....»»
Houston VC firm Texas Halo Fund to close fundraising for fourth fund next week
Around 40% to 50% of Texas Halo Fund's portfolio companies are in life sciences, Managing Director Rob Tucci said......»»
Military families are struggling to compete in a hot real-estate market as sellers opt for cash or conventional offers over government-backed loans for veterans
At Fort Bragg, the largest US Army base by population, military buyers are at a disadvantage to civilians, one broker said. PeopleImages/Getty Images PeopleImages/Getty Images Military members and veterans hoping to buy a house with a VA loa.....»»
NYT Labels Horses As Elon Musk’s Office Amenities – Statement
Statement by Animal Wellness Action’s Executive Director Mart.....»»
Colorado Tourism Office director and state part ways
The departure of Cathy Ritter, who served in the role since December 2015, blindsided some tourism advocates in Colorado......»»
Southside Bancshares to open commercial loan office in Houston
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
S.F. Examiner taps Google, Chronicle veterans for top editorial team
Local media mogul Clint Reilly, who bought the S.F. Examiner in December, has hired a new editor in chief, director of editorial operations and assistant managing editor of news and sports......»»
Mountain Valley Hospice opens its first serious illness office in Winston-Salem
“We wanted to have a little bit of something for everybody,” said Kristie Szarpa, senior director of practice management & senior illness services with Mountain Valley......»»
Accenture Federal Services wins $453M Veterans Affairs contract
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
Houston bar, restaurant veterans Greg Perez, Lyle Bento form hospitality co., plan new concepts
The new hospitality group plans to launch at least four concepts in 2021, and details for the first two have already been announced......»»
Olelo Community Media names McKeague president, CEO
Roger McKeague, former executive director of the Hawaii State Charter School Commission Administrative Office, has been named president and CEO of Olelo Community Media. McKeague, who is returning to Hawaii after seven years in Seattle, will.....»»
San Jose should enter the Covid orange tier by next week, mayor says
San Jose's home county should be able to lessen its coronavirus restrictions soon, which would allow nonessential workers to return to the office and increases in the number of customers stores can allow inside......»»
Grunt Style to sell its military-themed apparel on local base
Grunt Style, the San Antonio-based military-themed clothing seller, is opening a storefront where many of its target consumers are — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The new store, at the Fort Sam Houston exchange at 2500 Funston Roa.....»»
Frank"s International to combine with U.K.-based energy services co. Expro Group
The combined company will keep its principal executive office in the Netherlands and remain operationally headquartered in Houston, just like Frank's......»»
Houston first city in Texas to create initiative to expand contracting with LGBTQ businesses
Houston is expanding its inclusion of LGBTQ-owned businesses in municipal contracting and procurement opportunities. Mayor Sylvester Turner signed an executive order Thursday to ensure LGBTQ-certified suppliers have equitable access to contracting.....»»
The Future of Greater Houston: Local execs talk pandemic impact, corporate migration and more
John Berger, Chairman, President & CEO, Sunnova Bryan Loudy, Director, Sales Engineering, Comcast Clay Pearson, City Manager, City of Pearland Bob Charlet, President & Publisher, Houston Business Journal Bob: How was your business impact.....»»