Astros, Texans, and JC Penney Partner to Spread Holiday Cheer to Harvey Families
With the Christmas season in full swing, JC Penney’s annual Giving Sprees decided to make it a hometown affair last Tuesday.
Houston Mayor, Others, Help Provide Additional $28.9 Million to Hurricane Harvey Victims
Continuing efforts to help victims hit hard by the massive storm, the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund (HHRF) has distributed $28.9 million more in financial aid and services to flood victims in the Houston area.
Tilman Fertitta Is Looking for a Few Good Houstonians — 600 of Them
Rockets owner and Houston hospitality magnate Tillman Fertitta is hiring: The hotelier’s new luxury property in Uptown, The Post Oak, will soon reportedly employ 600 people to work in various capacities, from catering events and front desk managers to directors …
How These Millennials Are Fighting for Your Holiday Dollars
As people tackle their holiday shopping lists, companies are competing for their dollars. The Millennial founders of three companies, Away, Glossier and Harry's, shared their tips for keeping their brands relevant during the holiday season.
Tumblr Founder David Karp to Step Down
Tumblr's founder is signing off. David Karp told Tumblr staff Monday that he will leave the company at the end of this year, capping off a decade in which he grew the service into one of the leading social networks …
Goya Foods Expands Distribution Facility In Texas
Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, expands its North American Processing Center in Brookshire, Texas by adding 324,000 square feet of production warehouse, distribution warehouse, production office and auxiliary buildings.
Victoria's Secret Is Struggling Because Women Want to Be Comfortable
When you think about Victoria's Secret, you think push-ups, Miracle Bras and sexy lingerie. The problem for Victoria's Secret is that women don't want those anymore. In early 2016,
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Announces $6 Million in Grants
Wells Fargo & Company announced $6 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts with 47 grants to nonprofits through the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation’s 2017 Priority Markets Program.
Randall's Donates 1,500 Turkeys And $1.24+ Million to Houston Food Bank
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Randalls Food Markets is giving 1,500 turkeys to the Houston Food Bank for distribution via 20 of their local hunger relief member agencies to families at risk for hunger in our community.
African-American Millionaire Gives Money to Houston Flood Victims
Dr. Willie Wilson made a special presentation to flood victims, at Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.
Odyssey Media and the Coca-Cola Company Salute Multicultural Houston Small Business Owners
Odyssey Media, the leading brand in the empowerment of multicultural women, stopped in Houston, TX on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 during the 3rd Annual IN THE BLACK tour. For the third consecutive year, the tour is a part of The …
New State-of-the-Art Adult Day Activity and Health Services Opens to Serve Local Area
In partnership with the City of Houston, Andrew and Demonica Johnson of Johnson & Johnson Day Activity and Health Services, invites Houston and Fort Bend communities to the opening of their new state-of-art adult daycare and senior activity center on …
Papa John's: We Didn't Mean to Be 'divisive' On NFL Protests
Papa John's is trying to repair the damage caused by its CEO's controversial comments about the NFL protests.
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Announces $6 Million in Grants
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced $6 million toward neighborhood revitalization efforts with 47 grants to nonprofits through the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation’s 2017 Priority Markets Program.
Companies Learn the Hard Way: Think Before You Tweet
When will companies learn the golden rule: Think before you tweet. Keurig and other brands caught flack from all sides for how they responded to social media calls to distance themselves from Fox News host Sean Hannity. Companies walked back …
