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San Antonio: Port CEO Jim Perschbach Sep 22, 2020

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It may be a cliche, but it's true: If you build it, they will come. Port San Antonio invested in commercial real estate, luring a dynamic mix of global, national and regional leaders in aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, logistics and manufacturing. In this episode, Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach joins SABJ Editor-In-Chief Tony Quesada to share how he and his team are fueling the growth of the Alamo City's technology and innovation campus.

Houston: Space Center CEO William Harris Sep 15, 2020

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Space X has re-ignited American's passion for space travel and Space Center Houston is at the epicenter of the next generation's dreams of the Moon, Mars and beyond. In this episode, Space Center Houston President & CEO William Harris joins HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams for a fascinating conversation about the future of space travel, how & why Space Center Houston has evolved, and the lessons from space that are helping us navigate the pandemic.

Austin: Tiffany Chen, Co-Founder of Tiff's Treats Sep 08, 2020

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When Tiffany Taylor & Leon Chen were sophomores at UT, she stood him up on a date. Tiffany felt terrible and delivered a hot plate of cookies to apologize. Tiff's cookies were a hit, and Leon suggested she start a cookie delivery business. The rest is history! In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson features Tiffany Chen, Co-Founder of Tiff's Treats, the Austin-based cookie delivery company that is conquering the nation with warm, fresh-baked cookies delivered right to your door.

Dallas: Kanarys Co-Founder & CEO Mandy Price Sep 01, 2020

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Despite an Ivy League education and rising through the ranks as a corporate attorney, Mandy Price still felt like an outsider at her law firm. So she decided to do something about it, not only for herself, but others as well. Price teamed up with her law school colleague Star Carter to found Kanarys, the first enterprise tech platform to encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. In this episode, Price shares her success story and the impact of her work with Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider.

San Antonio: Dr. Larry Schlesinger, Texas Biomed Aug 25, 2020

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In the midst of a global pandemic, we have one of the world's leading experts in infectious diseases right here in our backyard. Dr. Larry Schlesinger is the President & CEO of Texas Biomedical Research Institute. Founded in 1941 by San Antonio inventor, businessman and adventurer Tom Slick Junior, who dreamed of building a "City of Science", Texas Biomed employs over 65 doctorate level scientists who lead over 200 research projects each year. In this episode, San Antonio Business Journal Editor-In-Chief Tony Quesada profiles Dr. Schlesinger and the critical work of Texas Biomed.

Austin: Romeo Manzanilla, Austin Board of Realtors Aug 18, 2020

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Apple, Amazon, Google, Tesla and others are expanding in Austin and that's driving a red hot real estate market- even in the midst of a global pandemic. With work-from-home options available, even more people who can relocate are doing so. In this episode, ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson connects with Austin Board of Realtors President Romeo Manzanilla who delivers an update, a forecast, and tips on how to navigate what is a challenging market for buyers.

Houston: WatchHerWork Founder Denise Hamilton Aug 11, 2020

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She's one of the most thoughtful, inspirational, candid and business-savvy entrepreneurs in America. Denise Hamilton was coaching Fortune 500 companies on diversity & inclusion long before this year's tragic events transformed talk into action. In this episode, HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams welcomes Denise and gets her honest assessment on the state of today's business climate. She offers advice for black business leaders that resonates for everyone.

Dallas: Urban Hydration Founder Psyche Terry Aug 04, 2020

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Entrepreneur, wife, mother and inspirational business leader, Psyche Terry is the Founder of UI Global Brands & Urban Hydration, a multi-million dollar company with products in over 7,000 retail locations across the nation. In this episode of Texas Business Minds, Terry joins DBJ Managing Editor Rob Schneider to share her inspirational story of business and personal growth, hitting reset during the pandemic, and what the future holds for her company.

San Antonio: Bill Miller Bar-B-Q CEO Jim Guy Egbert Jul 28, 2020

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An institution across South Texas, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q is looking to expand across the state. Led for the first time by a non-family member, Jim Guy Egbert may be relatively new to the restaurant industry. However, Egbert is a homegrown talent and he's no stranger in real estate circles which will be key to continued growth. In this episode, Egbert joins SABJ Reporter Mitchell Parton to share the latest from this legendary restaurant chain.

Austin: June & January Founder & CEO Amy Richardson-Golia Jul 21, 2020

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Moms have a lot of great ideas because, well, they're moms! Amy Richardson-Golia learned to sew in 4-H and started making baby hats out of thrift store t-shirts. Her hobby led to an Etsy shop, a legion of raving fans on social media, and ultimately a multi-million dollar virtual company. In this episode of Texas Business Minds, Amy shares her success story and navigating the business challenges during the pandemic with ABJ Managing Editor Will Anderson.

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