Shafaq Patel

Breaking: Local billionaire makes massive donation to University of Houston bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

more details on Meow Wolf's new location in the Fifth Ward: the art co. will invest $42M, work with local artists, and hire from the community bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

It's always a fun time talking to an astronaut. 🧑‍🚀🚀 I was able to speak to Dr. Bernard Harris, the first Black man to walk in space, about his time at NASA and his new teaching mission: bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

Houston Mayor proposes $5.71 billion budget for 2023—over 9% more than last year's budget. The budget includes an increase in funds for the police and fire dept and salary increases, along with renovations for parks, libraries, and community buildings. bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

Exxon is the latest energy company to exit investments in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine. bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

Anti-war message from Houston, TX

We had a great time at Mentoring Monday yesterday! Here’s some insight from a few of them: bit.ly/3ItATzH

Houston's equity fund has $20 million to dole out to small businesses, particularly those in underserved communities. bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

Chris Shepherd's co. ends plans for bar, names chef for new concept bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

The founding director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders says colleges are doing a "terrible job" of preparing students to be new leaders. Read below how he details how colleges/universities can do better: bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

woof woof: new dog park alert 🐶 Hermann Park will have a new 1.5-acre dog park by the end of this year. Read below for more information about the 20-year renovation master plan for the historic park bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

DEI hire: Sam Houston State University created a Chief Diversity Officer position with the goal of creating inclusive initiatives bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

ICYMI: GHP wants to hone in on education, crime, and energy transition to bring companies to Houston bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

Houston's 'Be Someone' graffiti bridge has a new message in response to Russia-Ukraine invasion bit.ly/3Ho9fCQ

"Businesses have had to try to make up the gap with large expenditures in very basic leader development," @Doerrinstitute Director @ThomasKolditz said. "And what we want to do is flip that responsibility back towards the universities." @HBJShafaq reports: bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

🧵 Thread: If you’re looking to better understand the Russia-Ukraine crisis, here are 4 articles that break it down. 👇

“The Great Resignation ... is what is leading to this boom in entrepreneurship. To be honest, it’s kind of like a perfect storm that is happening right now" said the managing director for DivInc Houston.

Goodbye, corporate America. At least that's what these new business owners are saying. For this week’s cover, I explored the rise of Black-owned businesses and how it’s linked to the Great Resignation. bizjournals.com/houston/news/2…

"How does one go about finding a tall ship to buy and turn into a party-worthy boat? 'Google. I’m not kidding. I put in ‘tall ship for sale’ on Google,' Larner said. He declined to share the purchase price." Great story by @bygregryan bizjournals.com/boston/news/20…