Lunch with the President – Recap 6/20/2024 Topic of Discussion: How to Create Value and Improve Business Performance In our recent Lunch with the President session, we explored the topic of creating value and improving business performance, drawing insights from the practices of family-owned businesses. Notably, family-owned businesses account for 70% of global GDP and 60%…
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Mandate for Leadership | The Conservative Promise | Project 2025 Presidential Transition Project (Part 1) “The 2025 Presidential Transition Project is the conservative movement’s unified effort to be ready for the next conservative Administration to govern at 12:00 noon, January 20, 2025.” This is the opening statement and clarion call from “Project 2025,” a…
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Supreme Court “Chevron” Decision Undermines Regulatory Protections On June 28, the US Supreme Court decided a case that overturned 40 years of precedent that has been in place since 1984. This precedent, referred to as the “Chevron Doctrine,” gave the power to interpret laws to subject matter experts infederal agencies who wrote the regulations to…
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Is Minority Business DOA? In this powerful and thought-provoking webinar, experts delved into the critical issues facing minority-owned businesses today. The discussion revealed the profound challenges and threats confronting these businesses and underscored the urgent need for awareness and action. Our panel of distinguished minority business experts provided invaluable insights into the current landscape, highlighting…
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Remembering Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee Houston’s minority business community mourns the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. She will always be remembered for her fierce advocacy for equality in all forms for all people. She was a staunch supporter of building generational wealth through entrepreneurship to uplift communities all over Houston. Her loss is a…
DetailsSBA Opens Business Recovery Centers in Houston Were YOU Affected by the Sever Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding? Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 26, 2024 and continuing. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in:PRIMARY…
DetailsHurricane Beryl Update: As the water begins to recede, please know that it is still dangerous to drive on the roads with down trees and powerlines. As CenterPoint works to restore power, please stay inside to keep you and your family safe. If you need shelter or assistance, please call 1-800-RED CROSS to locate Red…
DetailsSBA Disaster Assistance Residents impacted by Beryl are eligible to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans. The SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in regions affected by declared disasters. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working…
DetailsLiftFund Relief Loan At LiftFund, we understand the challenges that come with natural disasters. To support our community, we’re offering a special loan of up to $35,000 at a fixed interest rate of 5% for small businesses affected by Hurricane Beryl. Take advantage of our special loan program to help you recover, stabilize, or grow your…
DetailsFEMA Funding Available Hurricane Beryl has left many in our community grappling with the aftermath, including limited cell reception, internet disruptions, and leaving over 2 million people without power. We hope you’re finding ways to recover amidst these challenges. For updates and available resources, please visit our website at https://haul.org. FEMA Funding Available Up to…
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