Hispanic Chamber strikes milestone
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 40th anniversary this season, plus the tenth 12 months of Laura Murillo’s leadership as chamber president and CEO. The chamber’s origins could be traced up to a early morning conference of 21 company leaders held at los angeles siberia mexican restaurant. Since that time the chamber has exploded to the town’s second-largest company company, with 4,000-plus people and much more than 1 million in revenue reported in 2015 income tax filings. One of many achievements accomplished using the final ten years, Murillo expressed many pride in the creation associated with the Emerging management Institute. This program provides mentorship for young leaders and sets them up with a profession path. Alex Obregon, deputy city controller, is regarded as its graduates.
Houston’s high stakes in Saudi turmoil
Saudi Arabia is undergoing change that is revolutionary the unexpected arrests associated with princes and top ministers in November, triggering uncertainty in the centre East, international oil areas and right right here in Houston, where in fact the power industry’s ties towards the kingdom are deep and long, extending straight straight back for a long time. Continue reading