A PSA to Avoid Tragedy – Kids in Hot Cars

Constant driver distractions can result in tragedy. In this year alone, 39 children have perished in hot vehicles across the United States. Seven of those deaths occurred in Texas. In most of those cases, the young passenger was forgotten by the driver. Houston TranStar’s “Have A Strategy to Avoid Tragedy” PSA reveals a simple, yet [...]

2016-11-03T00:44:21-05:00November 3rd, 2016|Community, Resources|

Your opinion counts: What issues should the City focus on next year?

In 2015, Houston's City Council took the groundbreaking step of adopting the city's first general plan, Plan Houston. The Plan describes a vision and goals for our community and identifies twelve core strategies that represent the City’s approach for achieving the vision.    The City of Houston is now actively working towards achieving the community goals laid out in [...]

2016-10-20T00:23:11-05:00October 20th, 2016|Community, Projects, Resources|

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Concessions Industry Day

United Airlines and food, beverage and retail management firm OTG Management welcome Houston retailers, restauranteurs, and service providers to IAH Concessions Industry Day which will include networking opportunities and information for Minority/Women/Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (M/W/DBE). Don't miss this chance to learn about business opportunities at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the busiest airports in [...]

2016-09-22T13:57:46-05:00September 22nd, 2016|Economic Development, Resources|

INFORMATION UPDATE: Severe Texas Flooding

Situation Update The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for parts of central Texas on Thursday morning and placed most of the state on a flash flood watch due to a slow-moving storm system expected to linger through the weekend. Thousands of people have evacuated their homes in low-lying areas, as rivers [...]

2016-06-02T20:28:13-05:00June 2nd, 2016|Community, Resources|

TX Food Handler Mandate

All restaurant employees will need their food handler certificate by September 1, 2016 FAQs for Employers | FAQs for Employees About Texas Food Handler Certification Currently 85 local jurisdictions around the state of Texas require food handler certification. In October 2015, the Texas Department of State Health Services approved a regulation requiring statewide food handler [...]

2016-05-27T14:14:11-05:00May 27th, 2016|Community, Economic Development, Resources|

Super Bowl Business Connect program extends deadline to May 31

Experienced and motivated Houston business owners and entrepreneurs will be offered an opportunity to participate in the process to bid for contracts with the NFL’s Super Bowl LI contractors and special event producers, and the Houston Super Bowl Host committee. As a part of The Houston Super Bowl Host Committee’s commitment to offer economic opportunities [...]

2016-05-18T00:33:07-05:00May 18th, 2016|Economic Development, Projects, Resources|
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