The Women Behind Minority Business Growth in Houston
Being in business for yourself is hard. It is always helpful to have a mentor and some assistance to navigate the path to get to your success story. Business owners in Houston are fortunate in that respect to have a plethora of resources at hand to assist in that department. Some of the main resources for minorities are in the form of our chambers. The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) and the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC) are avenues that entrepreneurs need to seek out to reach that pinnacle level of achievement.
5 Things for Friday, March 24, 2017: Health Care, Putin, ICE, London
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
A Year Ago, North Carolina Passed America's First Bathroom Bill. It's Still Feeling the Pain.
It's been one year since North Carolina became the first state to pass what we now know as a "bathroom bill."
Florida Fire Started By Book Burning Destroys at Least 10 Homes
At least 10 homes in Nassau County, Florida, were destroyed in a wildfire caused by a man who was burning books Wednesday.
5 Things for Thursday, March 23: London Attack, Russia, Health Care Bill
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Cosby Wants Jury Pool Pre-Screened For Bias Before Trial
Bill Cosby‘s lawyers hope to prescreen potential jurors to weed out those with opinions about the sex-assault case before jury selection begins in person.
Chuck Berry’s Final Studio Album To Be Released in June
The album, titled “CHUCK,” was announced in October, five months before the rock pioneer’s death on Saturday at the age of 90.
Forest Whitaker Will Executive Produce Angela Davis Biopic
Forest Whitaker has jumped onboard Codeblack Films’ untitled Angela Davis biopic as an executive producer, reports Variety.
Trump's Wall Street Cop Is A Big Defender Of Wall Street
There's Volkswagen, which has pled guilty to criminal charges over cheating on emissions tests; Valeant, a drug maker accused of being the "Enron" of the pharma world for fraud; and Deutsche Bank, which has been charged in a $10 billion Russian money-laundering scheme;
French Investigation Into Emissions Cheating Widens To Include Fiat Chrysler
The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation into potential aggravated fraud at Fiat Chrysler, a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
The 800+ Club: Secrets Of People With High Credit Scores
"A strong credit score is integral to borrowing at the most attractive terms," said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. That means a high credit score can save you thousands of dollars in interest.
Emirates President: 'Amazing' To Suggest Dubai Airport Is Not Safe
Speaking to CNNMoney a day after the U.S. banned passengers from bringing laptops and other large electronic devices on some flights from the Middle East and Africa, Clark said the U.S. must have "clear evidence" of a threat.
The Wall Street Journal And Trump: A History Of Hostility
The Wall Street Journal editorial board's blistering rebuke of Donald Trump on Tuesday was only the latest chapter in an antagonistic relationship between the president and a usual standard-bearer of conservative media.
Donald Trump Wants 4% GDP Growth. 3% Will Do
Even if the economy grows at a more modest 3% clip over the next few years, Trump will likely be able to take a victory lap.
Sears Has 'Substantial Doubt' That It Can Survive
Sears Holdings, the holding company for the two iconic retail brands, warned investors late Tuesday that it can't promise it will stay in business.
Starbucks To Add 240,000 Jobs worldwide by 2021
The company announced its plans for a hiring spree at its annual shareholders meeting Wednesday. It marks the final shareholder event that Howard Schultz will attend as CEO before he's replaced by Kevin Johnson on April 3.
Wall Street Is Losing Faith In The Trump Agenda
Wall Street's faith in the fate of the Trump agenda has been shaken, if not shattered, by political reality.
Nintendo Switch: Has Nintendo Managed to Switch Up the Competition?
After the commercial failure of its previous home console, the Wii U, Nintendo has a lot to live up to with the Nintendo Switch. It was only at a special Tokyo event in January this year that we finally started to learn the much-needed details about the console.
Apple Unveils Updated 9.7-Inch iPad With Lowest-Ever Price
Alongside this shiny red iPhone 7, Apple has unveiled a new 9.7-inch iPad that comes with a brighter retina display and the lowest price tag ($329) of any of its full-sized tablets.
Italian Volt Introduces Its First Electric Motorcycle, The Lacama
Italian Volt this month officially introduces its first-ever electric motorcycle, the Lacama. The Lacama is a fully-customizable bike with specifications between a cafe racer, roadster and scrambler.
