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Beartown Restore Group: ‘We are extremely excited to work with SET's stellar management team’

ServiceMaster Restore, a residential and commercial restoration company, recently announced Beartown Restore Group acquired Houston-based Service Environments of Texas, a ServiceMaster Restore franchise.


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TIRR Memorial Hermann CEO Abbott on U.S. News Best Hospital ranking: 'We share this honor with our physicians, nurses, and staff'

On Aug. 1, U.S. News & World Report recognized TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston’s Texas Medical Center (TMC) as the best rehabilitation hospital in Texas for 2023-2024, according to a press release. According to Memorial Hermann’s website, TIRR serves as a teaching hospital for Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).


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Smith to serve as Vast Energy CFO

On Aug. 22, renewable energy company Vast announced that it has tabbed Marshall D. “Mark” Smith as its new chief financial officer (CFO). His official first day on the job is slated for Sept. 18.


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Nutex Health acquires pair of independent Florida practice associations

Nutex Health acquires pair of independent Florida practice associations


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Flotek CEO Ryan Ezell: 'I am pleased to announce the promotions of these outstanding members of our team.'

Flotek Industries, Inc. promoted three executives on Aug. 17, effective immediately: Nathan Snoke to Senior Vice President – Global Business Lines; Shane Wise to Senior Vice President – Operations; and Andrea Berry to Vice President of People Operations, the company said in a press release.


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Abbott lauds July employment data after over 400,000 jobs added since July 2022

On Aug. 18, Gov. Greg Abbott lauded July employment data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that shows the state in the top position in relation to job additions in the nation over the last year.


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Greentown Labs tabs Knobloch to lead climate tech incubator

Houston and Somerville, Massachusetts-based climate tech incubator Greentown Labs named Kevin Knobloch as its new chief executive officer (CEO) on Aug. 17, according to a press release. An industry veteran, Knobloch comes to Greentown from the independent advisory and consulting firm Knobloch Energy.


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Abbott extols importance of nuclear technology development in Texas economy

Gov. Greg Abbott graced a moderated fireside discussion with Dow Chemical Chair and CEO Jim Fitterling and X-energy head Clay Sell at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) on Aug. 16, extolling the importance of nuclear technology development in the Texas economy, according to a press release.


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Venterra appoints new CFO: 'Venterra welcomes a visionary leader who will fortify our financial foundation and help drive high quality growth'

Houston-headquartered Venterra Realty recently named Pamela Higdon as its new chief financial officer (CFO). A certified public accountant (CPA) by profession, Higdon will be tasked with overseeing Venterra’s financial strategy.


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Greentown Labs appoints new Houston general manager and senior vice president: 'We are thrilled to have Timmeko joining our leadership team'

Houston-based climatech incubator Greentown Labs named Timmeko Moore Love its inaugural Houston general manager and senior vice president (SVP) on Aug. 9. Love will be tasked with overseeing Greentown Houston's business operations, team expansion, and the growth of its current membership base.


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SCS Technologies CEO Johnson: 'SCS Technologies takes immense pride in our partnership with One Tree Planted'

On Aug. 7, Houston and Big Spring, Texas-based carbon dioxide and compression and measurement systems provider SCS Technologies announced it has formed a partnership with non-profit organization One Tree Planted to plant one million trees within the next seven years. The company has planted more than 5,000 trees to date.


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First Citizens Bank's Middle Market Banking arranges $58 million financing for Tanger Houston

First Citizens Bank revealed on Aug. 1 that their Middle Market Banking division has successfully orchestrated $58 million in financing for Tanger Houston, an open-air outlet center situated in Texas City, according to a press release. This outlet center caters to a vibrant Texas metropolitan region and will benefit from the financial arrangement facilitated by First Citizens Bank.


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The Sanders Hand to host thrift shop opening

The Sanders Hand, a nonprofit organization based in Houston, will host a grand opening for its Young Billionaire Club Thrift Shop from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 19. Hosted through the organization’s Young Billionaire Club program, CEO Sebastian Sanders hopes that this endeavor will help at-risk youth get financially educated.


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Founder of Women and Wine Empowerment: 'It is my goal to provide Houston with an unforgettable weekend that will provide inspiration to each person that enters the building'

The second annual "Women & Wine Empowerment Weekend" will take place Aug. 12-13. In response to the announcement, Women & Wine Empowerment CEO Tiffany Michelle expressed her hope for the event.


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Big Spring announces new strategy and innovation office

Big Spring, Texas-based carbon dioxide and compression and measurement systems provider SCS Technologies announced on July 31 that it has opened its new strategy and innovation office at the Ion in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood, according to a Business Wire press release.


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McDermott SVP: 'This agreement marks the commencement of a collaborative relationship' between McDermott and Gevo

On July 24, Houston-based engineering and construction solutions provider McDermott entered into a master services agreement (MSA) with Gevo, a biofuel company headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, to work on sustainable aviation fuel facilities, according to Cision PR Newswire.


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Turner: 'This trip demonstrates our dedication to strengthening links between Houston and Africa'

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently concluded a three-country trade trip to West Africa, where he visited Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana from July 17 to July 25. It was his second official visit to Africa since his visit to South Africa in 2016.


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Workplace Safety Screenings' move 'signifies our commitment to meeting the evolving needs' of clients, Trondsen says

Houston-based drug testing service Workplace Safety Screenings (WSS) has relocated to its new headquarters at 1130 Westmont Drive, just north of its previous location near the Port of Houston. The company made the transition on June 26, according to a news release.


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Howard: 'This transaction marks a significant milestone in Riveron’s growth journey and accelerates our path to becoming the preeminent independent financial consulting firm'

On July 13, H.I.G. Capital, a prominent global alternative investment firm managing $57 billion in capital, announced the successful sale of its portfolio company Riveron to affiliates of Kohlberg & Company. Despite the sale, H.I.G. will maintain its partnership with Riveron through a minority investment.


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New Opportune managing director Kennedy: 'I am delighted to join such a prestigious and reputable energy-focused organization'

Executive Steve Kennedy expressed delight in joining what he described as “a prestigious and reputable energy-focused organization” in Houston-based global business advisory firm Opportune