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San Antonio: Trinity University Welcomes Back Mark Detterick and Aims to Expand its Brand Nationally Dec 10, 2024

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Trinity University might just be the best kept secret in Texas higher ed. It's beautiful urban campus in the Alamo City attracts students from across Texas and around the country. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites Trinity's new VP for Finance and Administration Mark Detterick to showcase the school, and why he chose to relocate to San Antonio.

Austin: Hoops Hero and Lifelong Entrepreneur Fran Harris Leads the Effort to Attract the WNBA Dec 03, 2024

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Formula 1 racing made Austin it's American showcase in 2012. Almost a decade later, Austin FC joined Major League Soccer. The NBA's San Antonio Spurs call Austin their second home. So who's got next? Former University of Texas women's basketball star Fran Harris is leading the effort to bring the WNBA to Austin. In this episode, she shares her sports business playbook with ABJ Senior Staff Writer Justin Sayers.

Houston: Diversity and DNA Fuel the Entrepreneurial Program at University of Houston Nov 26, 2024

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Wildcatters were "entrepreneurs" long before that word became a cliche for anyone willing to risk it all to start a business. So it should come as no surprise that UH is home to the top collegiate entrepreneurial program in America. In this episode, HBJ Editor-in-Chief Sean McCrory invites David Cook, Director of the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, to share why the program he leads is so successful.

Dallas: Galleria Mall GM Angie Freed Preps for Another Memorable Holiday Season Nov 19, 2024

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The countdown is on and the holiday season is officially underway! In this episode, DBJ Digital Editor Alexa Reed invites The Galleria Dallas GM Angie Freed to share new store openings, the digital difference for brick & mortar success, and why malls are no longer considered dinosaurs- as long as they continually adapt to the changing demands of consumers.

San Antonio: The Business of Sports with Larson Segerdahl, Executive Director, Valero Texas Open Nov 12, 2024

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The Alamo City is counting down to hosting college basketball's Final Four in less than five months. The Valero Texas Open tees off in it's traditional spot on the calendar the week prior to The Masters. Needless to say, San Antonio will be the epicenter of sports during the first week of April. SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites Executive Director Larson Segerdahl to share what makes San Antonio's PGA Tour event so special.

Austin: GO SPURS GO! San Antonio's NBA Team Courts Austin Businesses and Fan Base Nov 05, 2024

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As Austin and San Antonio continue growing into a powerful metroplex, decision makers in both cities are planning to expand their reach. That game plan includes one of the National Basketball Association's most successful teams, the San Antonio Spurs. ABJ Senior Staff Writer Justin Sayers invites Spurs Senior VP of Strategic Growth and Deputy General Counsel Brandon James to share the team's playbook for success in Austin.

Houston: Pat Mann Phillips Leads Board of Directors at the Super Bowl of Rodeo Oct 29, 2024

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Last year she made history as the first woman to be named Chairman of the Board at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. With a year under her belt buckle, Mann Phillips is now focused on improving what she calls the "Super Bowl" of rodeo, while remaining focused on the event's significant charitable giving. In this episode, HBJ Editor-in-Chief Sean McCrory invites Mann Phillips to share her vision.

Dallas: In Spite of Challenges, the Building Boom Continues Across North Texas Oct 22, 2024

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Higher interest rates and tighter lending have certainly tapped the brakes on construction and development. But with a shortage of housing inventory and plenty of buyers in the pipeline, builders are preparing for the next wave. In this download, DBJ Digital Editor Alexa Reed welcomes Olivia Clarke Homes President & CEO Jennifer Johnson to share an update.

San Antonio: Dual Threat Exec Bryan Ehrlich Builds Real Estate and Pro Football Careers Oct 15, 2024

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Whether it's a real estate development project or the future NFL careers of his clients, Bryan Ehrlich is in the business of building. In this episode with San Antonio Business Journal Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold, Ehrlich reveals how he balances both careers, and offers his take on the impact of NIL deals on both college and pro football.

Austin: Patrick Terry is Back! Why the P. Terry's Boss is Opening His Books Oct 08, 2024

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We're counting down to the 20th anniversary of popular Austin-area burger stand P. Terry's in July of 2025. And while the world has changed dramatically in the past two decades, Co-Founder Patrick Terry's goal is to stick with the same recipe for success. In this episode, ABJ Staff Reporter Sahar Chmais gets an update on the menu, expansion plans, and why P. Terry's is now sharing it's numbers with the public.

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