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University Of Houston’s Energy Research Park Changes Name, Focus
Posted on · The newly named UH Technology Bridge focuses on commercialization of early-stage technology developed here
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Houston Only Top U.S. Hotel Market Not Seeing Growth This Year
Posted on · Occupancy boost after Hurricane Harvey means revenue is down compared to 2017
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What Trump’s $50 Billion In China Tariffs Mean For Houston
Posted on · The combination of U.S. tariffs and retaliation by Beijing will eat into Houston’s bilateral trade with China, currently worth nearly $19 billion.
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Employers’ Active Shooter Prevention Should Start With Application, Go Through Termination, Labor Expert Says
Posted on · There are many things employers can do to prevent workplace violence
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US Government Records $146.8 Billion May Deficit
Posted on · The deficit increase reflects in part the impact of the $1.5 trillion tax cut that President Donald Trump pushed through Congress in December
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Energy Partnership To Simplify Industrial Solar Power Plans In Houston
Posted on · A renewable energy company will build solar farms in Fort Bend County
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End Of ‘Net Neutrality’ Goes Into Effect: Your Movie Streaming, Apps Use And Other Internet Services Could Change
Posted on · Monday marks the death of net neutrality, and that means that users could notice small but increasing changes in the way they use the Internet
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As Big Beer Is Trying To Compete In The Microbrew Market, More Texas Breweries Adopt Craft Seal
Posted on · The Brewer’s Association’s seal designates independent craft breweries
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New Report Argues For Need For State Law On Paid Sick Leave
Posted on · The Austin-based Center for Public Policy Priorities says Texas would benefit from a statewide policy requiring paid sick time off
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Why Houston’s Energy Industry Leaders Are Watching Mexico’s Upcoming Presidential Elections
Posted on · Andrés Manuel López Obrador has sent mixed signals about his energy policy, which raises concerns from investors in Houston
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Baytown Steel Workers Ask Trump For Steel Tariff Exemption
Posted on · Steel pipe manufacturer Borusan Mannesmann is requesting a temporary relief from tariffs on Turkey to be able to build a second factory
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Is Houston’s Downtown Development Saturated?
Posted on · A new report shows Houston’s central business district trails many other large cities in development potential
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Houston’s Budget Is Balanced For Now, But What About The Future?
Posted on · City Controller Chris Brown talks about the state of Houston’s finances
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Census Data Shows Economic Contributions Of Immigrants In Houston
Posted on · Census data shows Houston’s immigrant population is 53 percent more likely to own their own business than the native-born population
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Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on EU, Canada, Mexico, Europe To Pursue Case Against US Tariffs At WTO
Posted on · The head of the World Trade Organization is expressing "very real concern" about rising trade tensions and the risk of escalation