In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about gross domestic product or GDP. What is it and what do the latest figures on Houston’s GDP tell us about the trajectory of the local economy? …
After weeks of anticipation, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced legislative committee assignments on Thursday. Now committee appointments are known for both the House and Senate, and activity…
When Mike Sallés came to visit Houston from Guatemala in 2019, he and his wife, Erika, were preparing to launch their small business. Grupo Sallés would connect products and services from Guatemalan…
The most diverse city in the nation is also a hub for minority entrepreneurship, according to a new analysis of Census data by the fintech company Self.
Houston ranks No. 5 among the nation’s…
The value of commercial and multifamily construction starts in the Houston region dropped 47% in 2020 to $4.5 billion, according to the latest data from Dodge Data & Analytics. The decline,…
Monday evening Governor Greg Abbott delivered his biannual State of the State address, laying out his priorities for the 87th Texas Legislative Session. The Governor focused on four themes: health,…
