Bauer Business Focus
Layoffs Show Houston’s Energy Industry ‘Still Adapting’ To Life After Oil Downturn
Posted on · Oil and gas companies are cutting costs amid subdued oil prices, creating uncertainty for their workforce.
Tag: houston economy
Business
After Record Year For Houston Home Sales, What’s Ahead In 2020?
Posted on · The regional economy is expected to slow down next year.
Bauer Business Focus
Small Businesses Damaged By Harvey Can Now Apply For Grants
Posted on · More than two years after the storm, affected businesses can receive up to $250,000.
Bauer Business Focus
Houston To See Moderate Job Growth In 2020, According To New Forecast
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership has released its 2020 jobs forecast.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: Houston’s Economic Forecast For 2020, And The Year’s Best New Restaurants (Dec. 6, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We dig into the 2020 economic forecast for Houston. Local food writers continue their discussion of their favorite new restaurants of the year. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about a new play called Baby Screams Miracle.
Business
Holiday Sales Period Strong, But Not The Strongest, For Small Houston Retailers
Posted on · Small businesses in Houston make more money in the spring.
Bauer Business Focus
Houston Economy Doing Well But ‘Below Trend’
Posted on · UH economist Bill Gilmer reveals his bi-annual regional forecast.
In-Depth
Houston Small Businesses Feel Negative Effects From Chinese Tariffs
Posted on · For small business owners, a trade deal can’t come soon enough.
In-Depth
Could Houston Be The ‘Energy Capital’ Without Oil And Gas?
Posted on · Houston has some things going for it in a low-carbon energy future.
Business
Environment, Security On Houston Holiday Shoppers’ Minds
Posted on · An annual holiday retail survey finds Houstonians expect to spend more than the national average – and they still like to shop at physical stores.
Business
Advice To Houston Employers: Embrace New Technology To Attract Gen Z Workforce
Posted on · We spoke with John Romanow of staffing company Kelly Services about the latest jobs report for Houston.
Bauer Business Focus
Getting More Latinos On Houston’s Corporate Boards Among Biggest Challenges For Hispanic Chamber
Posted on · The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of Hispanics event.
Bauer Business Focus
Houston Business Recruiter: Many Still See Houston As A One-Industry City
Posted on · Greater Houston Partnership’s Susan Davenport discusses her work to get companies to come to the region.
Business
How Will The Next Recession Affect Houston?
Posted on · The Bayou City has suffered less than the rest of the country in previous economic downturns.
News
Monthly Report Shows Strong Job Growth For Houston But The Numbers May Be Too Good To Be True
Posted on · A regional economist says economic indicators point to less job growth than Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers suggest.