Economic Development

She charms diners with Ethiopian food while raising aid for refugees

Suzani Asmlash Grant is a restaurateur with a mission. She wants to introduce more Houstonians to the food of her homeland, Ethiopia, and she wants to raise $1 million for Ethiopian refugees in Sudan. You'll [...]

2021-06-02T19:33:47-05:00March 15th, 2021|

What Texas employers should know about Gov. Abbott’s “100% re-opening” executive order

Watch this recording of today's Texas Workforce Commission Webinar on what Texas employers should know about Gov. Abbott's "100% re-opening" executive order during the pandemic.   Watch the Video

2021-03-10T21:43:21-06:00March 10th, 2021|

Grants up to $100,000 – Harvey Economic Development Program’s Small Business Grant Program

Harvey Economic Development Program’s Small Business Grant Program - Up to $100,000 The Harvey Small Business Grant Program Is Now Accepting ... $100,000 Grants Available - Hurricane Harvey generated long-term impact and challenges for Houston's [...]

2021-02-24T11:38:27-06:00February 24th, 2021|

SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program

SBA Announces Changes to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to Further Promote Equitable Access to Relief Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection [...]

2021-02-23T15:47:16-06:00February 23rd, 2021|

Finding joy and cultural history at Southwest Houston’s Asian bakeries

Shian Lian of Kamalan Bakery in Houston, Friday, February 12, 2021 (Photo by Michael Stravato) Not too early. Not too late. At the Kamalan Bakery at 9889 Bellaire Boulevard, owner Shiann Lian always [...]

2021-02-15T14:38:14-06:00February 15th, 2021|
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