Katy discusses growth, hurdles of 2020 at annual State of the City event
As the city of Katy navigated the effects of the pandemic, changes in 2020 included budget cuts and revenue shortfalls; however, 2020 also brought lower property tax rates and an increase of more than $300 million in the city’s appraised value.
Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce swears in 2021 board of directors Jan. 14
This year, former chair-elect Crystal Molen will serve as board chair, while former board chair Tom Petrick will serve as a board member.
Pandemic-induced retail conveniences are here to stay, official says
According to Jazz Hamilton, first vice president with the Retail Brokerage Services group for CBRE, between January and November of 2020, consumers spent almost $550 billion online—a 33% increase from 2019.
Low inventory, interest rates influence Cy-Fair's real estate market throughout pandemic
While local home sales dipped in the spring, Cy-Fair’s market began to bounce back in June and ended up reaching about the same level of sales as the previous year.
Fighting on: Business owners adapt as pandemic wears on
Despite worsening trends in coronavirus cases, the start of vaccine ditribution has sparked optimism
Sales, management, maintenance are leading employment sectors in Conroe, Montgomery, Willis
Check out what the top occupations are in Conroe, Montgomery and Willis.
Here's what small businesses should know about the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program
A second round of the Paycheck Protection Program has been approved by Congress and aims to continue distributing financial relief to small businesses. Here is everything you need to know about the second round of the loan program.
Impact roundup: Top 10 business stories from Sugar Land, Missouri City in 2020
This year the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions that came with it posed many challenges for the Sugar Land and Missouri City business community. But as some business had to permanently close, others announced they had opened or were coming soon.
Fort Bend County small businesses eligible for up to $25,000 in forgivable grant funds
On Dec. 16, Fort Bend County began accepting applications for the Small Business Grant Program, a forgivable grant program for small businesses in the area.
Microsoft will join Houston's Ion innovation hub as a tenant
In August, Microsoft also committed to investments in workforce development in the area.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses COVID-19 vaccine, economic effects
The governor explained what Texas has learned from the pandemic and how that will affect legislative priorities.
Q&A: How the pandemic could change Houston’s restaurant industry long term
From ghost kitchens to margaritas to go, experts believe some restaurant trends from 2020 are here to stay beyond the pandemic.
Cy-Fair's population grew by nearly 12% between 2014-19
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Cy-Fair's demographics are becoming more diverse as the community grows.
Employment forecast: Houston’s economy has ‘a long way to go’ to fully recover from COVID-19 recession
Patrick Jankowski said he projects between 35,000-52,000 new jobs will be added to the Houston region in the coming year, but it all depends on whether the COVID-19 virus can be contained.
Amazon fulfillment center coming to Missouri City in 2021
The 1 million-square-foot facility is set to create more than 500 full-time jobs.
Retail leasing in Bellaire-Meyerland-West University absorbs a shock
So far, data on retail leasing shows occupancy and rents holding steady, but 2020 is not over yet.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise to relocate headquarters from Silicon Valley to Springwoods Village
Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced Dec. 1 plans to relocate its headquarters from San Jose, California to a brand new campus in the Greater Houston area, which is under construction in CityPlace at Springwoods Village.