September is Commute Solutions Month, and this month we challenge you to attend one of our virtual fairs to learn more about alternate forms of commuting, such as biking, walking, public transportation, carpooling, or vanpooling. These alternate modes of transportation have been proven to reduce stress, improve mental and physical health, reduce overall energy consumption, and [...]
To offer relief during the pandemic, The Houston Food Bank and Tzu Chi USA Foundation are providing free groceries to those in need in our community.
Your Member Benefits Update August 27, 2021 JOIN THE SUPPLIER DIVERSITY ACADEMY FOR FREE ACC bronze members and above get to join the Supplier Diversity Academy for FREE! Learn the ABCs of Supplier Diversity and how to position your business to win projects! We'll be holding 2 sessions, each being 4-weeks long. The academy begins [...]
Vol. 2, Issue 30 - 08.26.21 FROM THE DESK OF COUNCIL MEMBER TIFFANY D. THOMAS Houston Health Department To Provide Up To $150 In Gift Cards For COVID-19 Vaccinations. CLICK FOR DETAILS Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas joined Irma Sanchez, Vice President of Projects for the Westchase District, for a check presentation. Council Member Thomas secured [...]
Mayor Sylvester Turner invites students and families to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to save lives and overcome the pandemic.
To increase the city’s vaccination rate and save lives, the Houston Health Department will provide up to $150 in gift cards to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Houston City Council approved the new incentive program, spearheaded by Mayor Sylvester Turner, in a 15-2 vote at its Wednesday meeting. People who get a first dose of Pfizer or Moderna [...]
Access Capital: Start-Ups and Growing Businesses Thursday, August 26 | 10:00am CDT CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Register for this panel discussion to learn excellent financial information for starting a business. Three lenders will discuss how they analyze loan requests for start-ups, growing businesses, and business acquisitions. You will be able to ask questions pertaining [...]
Passed by Congress in March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Harris County expects to receive $915M in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the US Treasury, 50% of which will be received [...]
Today, DA Kim Ogg will be addressing Commissioners Court to give an update on how our office has been working on our plan to clear the court backlog. To provide background on this issue please read this article that the Houston Chronicle’s Editorial Board published on Sunday that supported HCDAO efforts to tackle the triage docket: “Harris [...]
