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Pape-Dawson Engineers announces investment in Costello

San Antonio-based civil engineering firm, Pape-Dawson Engineers, has announced its investment in Costello, a Houston-based civil engineering consultant. The partnership is part of Pape-Dawson's strategy to expand its reach through strategic partnerships. By investing in Costello, Pape-Dawson aims to provide its clients with expanded capabilities and better serve its combined client base in Houston, one of the largest cities in the nation.


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Girl Boss Suites hosts inaugural Girl Boss Awards

Girl Boss Suites hosted their inaugural Girl Boss Awards at The Post Oak Hilton in Houston on Sept. 2. The award ceremony celebrated and honored local businesswomen.


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Siguler Guff announces merger between Canadian oil and gas companies

Houston-based multi-strategy private markets investment firm Siguler Guff announced Canadian privately owned oil and gas exploration and production companies Persist and Dienerian have reached a definitive agreement in an all-stock transaction.


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Sysco CEO says company 'delivered another record period of operating income' in Fiscal 2023

Sysco Corporation recently announced its financial outcomes for the 13-week fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, as well as financial outcomes for the fiscal year which ended July 1.


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Kinetik Holdings announces promotions in leadership

Houston- and Midland-headquartered midstream company Kinetik Holdings announced promotions to its leadership team that are already in effect, an Aug. 24 company press release on Business Wire said. The three promoted individuals are Trevor Howard, Kris Kindrick, and Tyler Milam.


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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.