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Houston Small Businesses Took Out Record Loans In Fiscal 2016

Florian Martin

Posted on December 21, 2016 · It’s a sign that entrepreneurship is alive and well.

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Little-Known Healthcare Program Gives Incentives To Small Businesses

Florian Martin

Posted on August 31, 2016 · To provide or not to provide health insurance? That’s a question many small business owners have to ponder as they hire employees and watch their bottom lines.

Tags Affordable Care Act health insurance healthcare obamacare small business

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SBA’s Contreras-Sweet Talks About Economy With Houston Entrepreneurs

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on January 14, 2016 · Contreras-Sweet was one of more than a dozen cabinet heads touring the country to promote President Obama’s goals for the final year of his administration.

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Joset Wright-Lacy On Challenges Facing Minority-Owned Businesses

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on September 25, 2015 · Minority business enterprises (MBEs) in Houston generate over $17 billion a year for the state and local economies. But many still face discrimination when trying to raise capital.

Tags discrimination financing minority National Minority Supplier Development Council small business

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Video: The Art Of Making Gelato

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 26, 2015 · Louie Comella, owner of the popular Houston Heights gelato shop Gelazzi, explains the artful process of making delicious, quality gelato. Go behind the scenes at this Houston shop.

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Houston Second In Nation For September Small Business Job Growth

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on October 1, 2014 · The overall pace of small business employment remains close to ten-year high.

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Bauer Business Focus: Edose Ohen, Bringing Gourmet Doughnuts To Houston

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on August 8, 2014 · Edose Ohen is CEO of Glazed, Houston's first 24-hour gourmet doughnut café.

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Survey: 4 In 10 Houston Business Owners Plan To Require COVID-19 Shot For Employees

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