Five years ago this week, residents and business owners throughout the greater Houston and Galveston region were devastated by the impact of Hurricane Ike, a Category 4 storm that decimated entire communities. Hundreds of thousands throughout the Gulf Coast were left with no electricity, damaged homes and businesses, and a massive cleanup. Unfortunately, many businesses […]

As discussed in last week's blog, many parents help prepare their college students for the new school year by purchasing laptops, smartphones, furniture, appliances, and other needed items. One major asset college students also take with them is a vehicle, either their own car or a family vehicle. While parents will often take steps to […]

The beginning of fall brings cooler weather, the start of football season, and a trip back to college for the thousands of university students throughout Texas. Many parents help their children prepare for college by purchasing smartphones, laptop computers, furniture and appliances so they have everything they need while living away from home. However, many […]

Have you ever watched an episode of the PBS series Antiques Roadshow? Each week, thousands of hopeful visitors bring in their heirloom jewelry, garage sale art purchases and antique furniture in the hopes the show's appraisers will determine them to be one-of-a-kind. For the lucky few with valuable jewelry, artwork, furniture or other collectibles, the […]

ExxonMobil recently released new updates and photos of their sprawling 385-acre campus under construction just north of Houston. This massive complex will be the future worksite of over 10,000 ExxonMobil employees, many of which will be relocating from areas outside Houston. As many ExxonMobil employees begin preparations for their upcoming relocation, many have questions regarding […]

Business owners understand there are many challenges and situations they must always be prepared for, including fire, floods, theft and other weather disasters. However, one common problem that can significantly hurt business is the loss of electricity during a power outage. For some businesses, having no power simply creates a loss of productivity for the […]

When couples learn they are expecting a baby, there is normally an immediate rush to begin preparations for the happy arrival. Typical preparations can include everything from reading pregnancy guides, taking birthing and infant care classes, completing a baby registry or decorating a nursery. One important but sometimes overlooked aspect to planning for a new […]

This year, thousands of students will graduate from college full of big dreams and big plans for their future. This may include securing their dream job in their desired career field, traveling overseas for a fun adventure, or starting a new chapter of their life in an exciting new city. No matter what immediate plans […]

As one of the leading cities in the U.S. for job growth and economic development, Houston is a dynamic and exciting place to live and work. Because Houston is a diverse, culturally rich, family-friendly city with a low cost of living, hundreds of businesses are flocking to the greater Houston area each year to set […]

Summer brings with it a variety of special occasions, such as graduations, family vacations, breaks from school, and lovely summer weddings. Many engaged couples plan for months and even years in advance to make their wedding ceremony and reception just perfect, from the wedding dress, food, location, flowers and wedding cake. All the major and […]