More restaurants turning to digital connections to stay competitive

Restaurant jobs were a significant part of the July jobs report, but hiring challenges and inflation fears are still keeping staffs pretty tight.

More restaurants turning to digital connections to stay competitive
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Restaurant jobs were a significant part of the July jobs report, but hiring challenges and inflation fears are still keeping staff pretty tight. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says 'some' establishments are relying, more, on a digital connection to keep customers happy.

Brazoria County pizzeria expands, despite inflation and recession concerns

At a time of rising inflation and a possible recession, some businesses may be looking to 'protect' themselves from whatever's coming. But a Brazoria County pizzeria thinks 'now' is the time to grow.

Woman-owned contractor building her reputation one project at a time

A new four-lane road in Clear Lake is open to traffic as crews work to build a wide walk and bike looks like any other road project, except this one, was built under the direction of Raquel Bourjourne's INDI Construction Partners.

How high gas prices harm small businesses
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We speak with one small business owner who says higher gas prices putting the squeeze on his budget and driving up prices.

Houston nurse creates app to help nurses provide virtual wound care

In the fourth and final part of our Black history month series highlighting black-owned businesses throughout the Houston area. FOX 26’s Gabby Hart is shining a light on a local nurse who saw a problem within the home healthcare profession and came up with a service to solve it.

Black Lives Matter calling for support for Black-owned businesses, but also boycott of white businesses

The campaign is called Dreaming of a Black Christmas and this is the part some people are having trouble with. Black Lives Matter is asking customers to only utilize Black-owned businesses during that time frame.

Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records

Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.

Lone Star Rally kicks off for first time since COVID-19 put event on hiatus
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The Lone Star Rally down in Galveston is back for the first time since COVID-19 brought festivals and large gatherings to a halt. FOX 26?s Gabby Hart shares more on the return of this biker event, which has a lot of small businesses and vendors excited.

US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022

U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.

Blind designer launches line in Houston

An incurable eye disorder nearly ruined a New Yorker's fashion career, but after moving to Houston, she started using her disability to inspire a new clothing line.

Innovative Houston workshop aims to help businesses reimagine themselves

After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston.

Women-owned businesses make growing impact in Houston

All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26’s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.

Women entrepreneurs are making significant advances in small businesses
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All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26?s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.