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.
Houston-area restaurant with self-serve bar concept shuts down, files for bankruptcy
Less than a year after its new, self-serve bar concept was launched, Shoot the Moon is shutting its doors for good.
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.
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.
How small businesses in Harris Co. may apply for relief funds until early October
Qualifying small businesses may apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 until Oct. 4th.
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.
New Texas law, and proposed federal legislation, could offer help to struggling small businesses.
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, four years ago It left $125 billion in damage With that, and more disasters likely to follow, struggling small businesses to survive.
Local health officials focusing on 'pop-up' clinics to help vaccinate communities
Local health officials are concerned about low turnout rate at larger vaccines sites, focusing now on community organization and businesses to help vaccinate residents.
Student entrepreneurs running fundraisers like businesses to raise money for scholarships
Forget student loan debt. Teams of students at the University of Houston are helping raise money for scholarships for other college students.
Gov. Abbott promises small business protection during North Texas visit
The governor said he’s made litigation protection for small businesses an emergency item during the legislative session.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Black-owned businesses can find unique challenges to staying open
Nearly 40% of black-owned businesses are in danger of closing forever according to Stanford University.