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Houston Latinos who are making a difference: César Espinoza and Laura Murillo The Houston area is home to a vibrant and diverse Latino population that has made it one of the most successful and interesting regions in the country. From artists and activists to academics and authors, Houston is full of Latinos at the top…

Q&A: Hispanics drive the local economy 12 months a year Once a year, Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15, puts the focus on contributions and achievements of the nation’s Hispanic community. But Latinos are a driving force of the economy, day-in and day-out 12 months a year, particularly here in Houston. Houston’s Hispanic…

2021 Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon & Business Expo KHOU 11’s Brittany Ford talks to Houston Hispanic Chamber president Dr. Laura Murillo about the event’s importance to the Houston community.   As published by KHOU 11 https://www.khou.com/video/life/people/our-story-our-history/2021-houston-hispanic-chamber-of-commerce-luncheon-business-expo/285-3c4d639a-f1f3-4d28-b0bd-92ac8672d949 Categories News Archives Archives Select Month September 2024 April 2024 August 2023 June 2023 July 2022

Chase CEO Jamie Dimon visits Fifth Ward, TSU in grand opening of new community center Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, visits Houston today as part of his bank’s $30 billion Racial Equity Commitment. Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer Kale Me Crazy, a health-focused restaurant in the Heights, might not exist…

As omicron spreads, Houston business owners again find themselves in limbo Akilah Glaspie was starting to think the worst had passed. She was optimistic in the final months of 2021, as enrollment returned to pre-COVID levels at the Gingerbread School, the academy she founded a year before the pandemic to provide daycare and early childhood…

Texas now has more jobs than it did before the pandemic hit Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune Job growth in the state, driven by population gains, has outpaced the rest of the country in recent months, according to recent federal data. The Texas labor market appears to have rebounded from the pandemic, with rapid…

Houston’s Hispanic chamber celebrates Latino’s $54B annual spending power The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates its annual “State of Hispanics – Data Summit” event Wednesday, featuring presentations and discussions looking at the influence and economic impact of the Latino community in the city and Texas. The event, at the Intercontinental Houston Hotel, includes the…

Houston Hispanic Chamber highlights Latinos’ $54B annual spending power, presence in the city The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual “State of Hispanics — Data Summit” event on May 4 at the InterContinental Houston – Medical Center hotel, where the chamber discussed the influence and economic impact the Latino community has in the…

Meet 4 of HBJ’s 2022 Diversity Champions HBJ’s Outstanding Diversity Champions recognizes individuals within the community or for-profit and nonprofit organizations who have shown outstanding initiative to promote diversity and inclusion either in the organization or community, making a positive difference in others’ lives through contributions to social justice, equality and diversity. Click through the…