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The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that for every $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing exports, 5,210 jobs are supported and for every $1 billion in U.S. service exports, 7,033 jobs are supported.
As the top exporting metropolitan region in the U.S. ($131.5 billion in 2014), Houston’s exports to the global marketplace play a significant role…
As Houstonians, we love to see our city thrive and take pride in the unique mix of eclectic and traditional. We know the miscellany we find around every corner is a part of what makes our city so great. While the lack of zoning has been a topic of criticism in the past, it turns …
IRS creates “Healthcare Law Online Resources” site and Publication The IRS has posted Publication 5093, Healthcare Law Online Resources, on its website. The page has a section for employers as well as individuals that has links to employer resources for information on health insurance, tax/legal responsibilities, and small business resources.
The link to health…
So, what is hope? What does hope mean to you and your family? Close your eyes and think about that in your life, your family. Right now, what does hope mean to you. Now think about the people and families of New Orleans who were impacted by Hurricane Katrina….. Yes, that was almost 8 years…
I saw this the other day from Jack Welch and was particularly impressed with some of his comments on “The Six Deadly Sins of Leadership”. I have followed Jack through the years with the ups and downs of his public personal life, combined with his impressive corporate results. This article, I think, offers…
Below is a guest blog from Doug Dillard, a Senior Consultant on our Consulting Solutions team here at PKF Texas. He has written a great entry about the use of empathy in business and what it means to clients.
Many options exist when selecting consultants or solution partners out in the marketplace. Most advertise experience…
Last week at the Fast Tech 50 Luncheon, I mentioned that Houston is the #2 city in the US for Women Entrepreneurs. Building upon that momentum for our female entrepreneurs, I came across this blog post from Richard Branson, CEO of Virgin Atlantic.
He cites a Credit Suisse report, “[It] suggested that businesses…
I read a great article this morning on the HBJ website about the drivers of Texas’ economic growth.
Texas’ manufacturing sector is showing its strength as a major player in the state’s growth. Reporter Olivia Pulsinelli cites an economic report recently released by SigmaBleyzer Investment Group. The report states Texas’ fast job recovery is in…
As we start the new year I came across this article, “Glass Balls and Core Values,” from Scott Morrill that was part of the Boomer Bulletin in December 2011.
I have been reflecting upon a message of this type to start the year. Scott’s article is pretty good and hope it challenges you,…
It seems everyone in my father’s generation can tell you where they were when John F. Kennedy (JFK) was assassinated. Regardless of political opinions, it is no surprise that JFK would have this level of impact on that generation.
On October 5th I was in Starbucks working on a personal project, killing time before I…