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Op-ed: Despite tailwinds on Wall Street, Houston’s small businesses continue to face headwinds

Laura Murillo — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:42:20 +0000

As the stock market hits all-time highs, inflation moderates, and the economy seems poised for the elusive "soft landing," small businesses in Houston — and across the country — still face significant headwinds, even as they carry optimism into 2024.

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Op-ed: Houston well-positioned to weather potential downturn

Laura Murillo — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:19:14 +0000

Economic growth is expected to slow across the country, but Houston is well-positioned to endure.

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Op-ed: A healthy democracy is critical to a robust economy

Laura Murillo — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:18:19 +0000

The outcomes of these elections will have a noted impact on capital markets and the broader business community, as well.

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Op-ed: Companies can create stakeholder value by prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion

Laura Murillo — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:34:42 +0000

As organizations grapple with the new ways to create stakeholder value, committing to diversity, equity and inclusion across an organization represents a new, relatively uncharted frontier.

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Op-ed: Hispanic-owned businesses will lead economic comeback – but they’ll need help

Laura Murillo — Wed, 05 May 2021 14:35:26 +0000

The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs conducted a survey of Houston Hispanic business owners in 2020 that illustrates most business owners expected a drop in sales of at least 60% compared to the previous year, wrote Laura Murillo, t...

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Op-ed: Time to walk the walk in the fight for equality

Laura Murillo — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:19:49 +0000

As the nation undergoes a period of social unrest due to glaring racial inequalities still prevalent in our culture, it’s critical that the world’s largest organizations allow their actions to speak louder than their words.

Following the senseless mu...

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Op-ed: Economic health is just as important as public health

Laura Murillo — Tue, 05 May 2020 19:20:52 +0000

As the Greater Houston region begins the process of reopening its economy, the focus of business, community and elected leaders must continue protecting public health and, in turn, the long-term sustainability of our region’s battered economy.

After ...

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