Cultivate client relationships, grow your business
August 12, 2008
Sustaining consistent growth is a task that often hinders business owners from achieving continued success. I have found that one of the most important factors in growing a business is cultivating and nurturing your current client relationships. Read more
Prince & Associates diversifies, creates legacy for the future
August 12, 2008
When Clovis L. Prince f o u n ded Prince & Associates in 1986, he was looking to reach higher than the place a standard corporate job had taken him. Little did he know that his venture would blossom into a diverse business enterprise with 16 offices across the nation. Now, more than 20 years later, the same company that handles telecommunications project management and workflow also plans, designs, builds and manages commercial and residential real estate. On top of that, Prince owns and operates the Prince Bistro restaurants and has the largest minority-owned Papa John’s franchise in the country with locations in Houston and San A n t o n i o . Read more
CONFERENCE EXCITEMENT
August 12, 2008
TA M ACC’s signature event, the 33rd annual Convention Business & Consumer Expo has also received a makeover. The event is taking place July 30-Aug. 2 in Austin, Texas. Attendees will see a significant difference in the focused approach. Fo r example, on July 31, procurement will take center stage all day with workshops and roundtable sessions with corporations. Read more
With Cortez at the helm, TAMACC primed for new course of action
August 12, 2008
Despite various obstacles, the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce, now in its 33rd year, boasts a history filled with accomplishments. Today, under the leadership of new President Frank Cortez, TAMACC is embarking on a new phase and is effectively writing its next chapter. Read more
Saavedra offers global twist on domestic logistics
August 12, 2008
For Octavio Saavedra, creating a company specializing in custom warehousing solutions and making it a success was second nature - but that success didn’t happen overnight. Saavedra has worked in the logistics business for 17 years, is a licensed customs broker and has 10 years of experience as a district manager for a large global forwarding c o m p a n y. Read more
TI honors employees, top suppliers who support MWBEs
August 12, 2008
Texas Instruments Inc. recently named five suppliers as Gold Partners and one as a Silver Partner for outstanding use of minority- and women-owned enterprises to contribute to the success of TI and its customers. Read more
Valuing relationships takes Guaranty Bank’s Deborah Catley to high places
August 12, 2008
As a wife, mother and banker, Deborah Catley knows that the success of any goal lies in the value of one thing: relationships. Read more
DISD, Partnering Agencies Present Knowledge is Power Conference
August 12, 2008
The Dallas Independent School District partnered with the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas Asian America n Chamber of Commerce and Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host its annual Knowledge is Power Conference. The DISD Administrative Building was home to the five-day initiative that provided information about doing business with DISD and other local school districts. Read more
HMBC hosts scholarship luncheon
August 12, 2008
The Houston Minority Business Council will host minority business owners, corporate professionals and minority economic supporters at its annual MBE Business Executive Scholarship net-working luncheon July 16. The event will take place at Hilton Americas Houston, located at 1600 Lamar. Read more
NMSDC president announces retirement
August 12, 2008
Harriet R. Michel, president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, announced that she will retire after 20 years of service. The council named Michel its president in September 1988. Read more
