Staffing niche: Houston MBE provides contract personnel to oil, gas, chemicals, plastics and power industries
March 26, 2008
Finding success in the business world is all about having the ability to recognize opportunities and then taking the necessary steps to capitalize on them. It was back in 1981 when Ray Nunez, president and CEO of Houston, Texas-based Taylor & Hill Inc., saw such an opportunity to grow a business and become well known in the industry. Read more
City of Dallas receives council honors Reliant Energy fills leadership roles
March 26, 2008
At the 2007 E Awards gala, the city of Dallas earned the Dallas/Ft. Worth Minority Business Council’s esteemed Public Sector of the Year award for its leadership and commitment to minority business development. Members of the D/FW council’s board of directors presented the city of Dallas with the award at a recent press conference. Read more
Texas A&M University welcomes new president
March 26, 2008
COLLEGE STATION –The Texas A&M University system’s board of regents recently named Dr. Elsa Murano its 23rd president of Texas A&M University. She was selected as the sole finalist for the
position at the December 2007 board of regents meeting. Read more
Energy Future Holdings’ Kim Rucker faces adversity, finds power at the heart of diversity
March 25, 2008
Growing up in Chicago’s inner cities, Kim Rucker’s childhood, like a prism, reflected a colorful pattern of tensions, challenges and opportunities. It was the ’60s, a critical point in our nation’s history and a time when issues around race relations took center stage both on the sidewalks and in the courthouse. Read more
MBN Texas charts course for third decade of commitment
March 25, 2008
2008 marks the beginning of MBN Texas’ (Minority Business News) three decades of service, support and advocacy in the minority business supplier diversity community. During this time, we have been honored with over 75 awards for our work with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Urban League, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce, the Asian Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), just to name a few. Read more
This Month’s Edition
March 17, 2008
Kia Rio — “most fun to drive”
March 15, 2008
Since being redesigned for 2006, Kia’s Rio Sedan and Rio5 five-door have been awarded accolade upon accolade. Considered “Most Fun to Drive” by the Wall Street Journal (2006) and being voted a “Most Wanted” sedan and wagon by Edmunds.com (2007), editors highlight the entry-level vehicle’s
exciting handling and performance spunk. The 2008 Rio and Rio5 look to add to these successes by continuing to offer the same lineage of sporty finesse, top-of-the-line quality and highfuel economy. Read more
AUDI TT COUPE — A sleek icon
March 15, 2008
From the day it made its U.S. debut in autumn 1999, the Audi TT took the sports coupe segment by storm, sharpening the brand’s profile in the process. Now the second generation of this successful model is making its debut. The new TT Coupe embodies sheer dynamism in its design, engine output and performance. Read more
Chevrolet Malibu delivers style, performance, fuel economy
March 15, 2008
The all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu delivers great performance, fuel economy and refinement, wrapped in a clean, tailored design that carries the new face of Chevrolet. Read more
Early 20th century dollars translate to modern-day diversity at Ford Motor Co.
March 12, 2008
What can you do with $5 per day? For the average American, the answer to this question may entail buying a gallon of milk, getting a car wash, or purchasing lunch from a favorite fast food restaurant. But in 1914, $5 per day took on a different meaning for a gentleman by the name of Henry Ford, Read more
