Author: Chandler France

Steve Lufburrow is retiring as president and CEO of Goodwill Houston after a more than 40-year career with the organization.

2023 was a significant year for the University of Houston and Rice University’s athletics programs as both schools moved into new conferences and made major hires.

The Houston Dash have a new head coach, hiring Francisco Alonso from Celtic FC Women to lead the team.

Tim Jeffcoat, Houston District director for the U.S. Small Business Administration, will retire from his position at the end of December.

The Houston Astros’ business developments in 2023 included upgrades to Minute Maid Park, new sponsors, new hires and big news about the organization’s planned hotel and entertainment center project.

Conn’s Inc. is acquiring Florida-based home furnishing retailer W.S. Badcock LLC. The deal creates a $1.85 billion furniture and appliances retailer with more than 550 locations in 15 southeastern U.S. states.

RBC Wealth Management split its Texas Complex into two regions — Texas North and Texas South — and named a Houston-based director to lead the Texas South Complex.

Weaver officially opened its new office in The Woodlands, replacing the space it previously occupied in Conroe. The accounting firm also plans to open a new office in California in January.

RCI Hospitality Holdings, which owns Bombshells Restaurant & Bar and nightclubs around the U.S., is exploring a partial sale, partnership or merger for Bombshells to grow the restaurant and focus on casino development and acquisitions.

Houston Dynamo FC’s partnership with Eleven Sports Media and launch of its associate partnership program will help the club grow its sponsorship base to include local small and medium-sized businesses.