News
With “Lower For Longer” Oil Prices, Houston Might Need A New Job Creator
Posted on · A new report from the Center for Houston's Future says the city can't rely on oil to continue creating the kind of "high value" jobs it has for decades.
Tag: oil downturn
Business
Subleases Keeping Houston’s Office Market Afloat
Posted on · Overall office vacancy went up again last year but there is hope 2018 will be better
Business
With Industry Just Slowly Recovering, Oil And Gas Students Look For Other Places To Apply Skills
Posted on · Some usually highly popular oil and gas certification programs are lacking the students.
Business
Oversupply Leads To Financial Trouble For Houston Hotels
Posted on · A recent report shows Houston is No. 1 in the country in distressed hotel loans, just as the city is experiencing a boom in new hotels.
Bauer Business Focus
Is The Millennial Workforce Into Oil And Gas?
Posted on · Some energy companies are stepping up their campus recruitment efforts.
Business
Is The Oil Bust Really Over For Houston?
Posted on · The University of Houston’s Institute for Regional Forecasting answered that question – sort of – at its bi-annual economic symposium.
Business
Petrochemical Boom Offsets Effects From Houston’s Oil Downturn – But For How Much Longer?
Posted on · The year 2017 is likely the culmination of the petrochemical boom.
Energy & Environment
Some Oil Jobs May Not Return Thanks To New Tech, Efficiency
Posted on · “The profile of the employees will change," says one Houston energy consultant.
Energy & Environment
In The Increasingly High-Tech Oil Business, Cyber Security Is Becoming Essential
Posted on · Some say it's a recent shift, one companies have to make for long-term survival.
Business
Houston Economy Closes Out 2016 With Another Positive Business Report
Posted on · The Purchasing Managers Index indicates expansion for the third month in a row in December.
Business
New Construction Continues To Slow Down In Greater Houston
Posted on · The construction industry is feeling the effect of the oil downturn.