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Dallas: Russell Glen CEO Terrence Maiden Jul 14, 2020

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A homegrown success story, Terrence Maiden grew up in South Dallas, attended David Carter High School in Oak Cliff and was a football standout at TCU. In business, he's achieved success and is worked his way to the top of the commercial real estate world as one of the region's top executives. In this episode, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider catches up with Maiden, who is busy redeveloping a major property right down the street from where he grew up.

Houston: Creative Leader Alex Lopez Negrete Jul 07, 2020

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He's an American and Mexican success story, a bi-cultural creative leader who, along with his wife & co-founder Cathy and a talented team, built Lopez Negrete Communications into America's most influential Hispanic ad agency. In this episode, Alex joins Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams to share his journey- from the agency's humble beginnings to today's position as an industry vanguard.

San Antonio: Southwest Research Institute CEO Adam Hamilton Jun 30, 2020

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Oil businessman Tom Slick founded SwRI in 1947 when he proposed that the betterment of humanity depends on the use of advanced science and technology. Over 70 years later, SwRI now boats nine division dedicated to contract R&D problem solving for the government and private businesses across America. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Tony Quesada welcomes SwRI CEO Adam Hamilton to share the innovations and applications developed at this vital non-profit.

Austin: Bank of America Market President Nikki Graham Jun 23, 2020

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At the outset of 2020, Bank of America had ambitious plans to expand in the Austin market. Then COVID-19 hit, forcing the bank and its local leadership team to quickly pivot to PPP loans and small business support. In this episode of Texas Business Minds, ABJ Assistant Managing Editor Paul Thompson profiles B of A's Austin Market President Nikki Graham. Graham shares how her team is providing financial and emotional support to the community during these challenging times.

Houston: Ryan Soroka, 8th Wonder Brewery Jun 16, 2020

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It's a cliche, but the "new normal" is something we're all adapting to. Perhaps no industry is more impacted by COVID-19 than restaurants, bars, and craft breweries. In this episode, Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams welcomes Ryan Soroka, Co-Founder, President, Hype Man and "Entrebrewneur" of 8th Wonder Brewery. Soroka shares the challenges his business faces, and what the future holds for the craft brewing industry in Houston.

Dallas: Sarah Cotton Nelson, North Texas Cares Jun 09, 2020

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COVID-19 is having an unprecedented impact on communities across the region, and the nonprofit organizations that serve them. In this episode, Sarah Cotton Nelson from Communities Foundation of Texas joins Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider to share the positive impact of North Texas Cares. This funder collaborative of foundations and United Ways has come together to collect emergency funding requests, using a common online application, in order to simplify and streamline the process for nonprofits seeking emergency funds.

San Antonio: Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper Jun 02, 2020

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San Antonio weathers the COVID-19 crisis thanks to the efforts of Eric Cooper and his team. Over almost two decades at the San Antonio Food Bank, Cooper has led the growth of the food bank from 10 million pounds delivered, to over 61 million per year. Now, as the crisis tests the resources and resolve of the community, Cooper joins SABJ reporter Jeanette Garcia to give us an update.

Austin: Tony Montero, CEO of Hai Hospitality May 26, 2020

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The COVID-19 crisis has decimated the restaurant & hospitality sectors. While many owners and operators fight for survival, others like Austin's Uchi reinvent and reengage with their audience. In this episode, Hai Hospitality CEO Tony Montero joins Austin Business Journal Managing Editor Will Anderson. Montero shares how he and his team have extended their fine dining experience to curbside cuisine.

Houston: Dr. Juliet Breeze, Next Level Urgent Care May 19, 2020

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Urgent care clinics are experiencing the negative impact of the COVID-19 crisis like other businesses across the Houston area. Patient visits are actually down due to the virus. In this episode, Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams joins Dr. Juliet Breeze, CEO of Next Level Urgent Care. Dr. Breeze shares her concerns about telemedicine, and offers a reality check for those hoping for a return to normal by fall.

Dallas: Wildcat Management President Tanya Ragan May 12, 2020

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Downtown Dallas was booming prior to COVID-19, with Wildcat Management Owner & President Tanya Ragan leading the efforts. In this episode, Dallas Business Journal Managing Editor Rob Schneider profiles the past, present and future of the Historic West End. How is Ragan managing her real estate portfolio and working through this crisis? And what does the future hold for commercial real estate in the Downtown Dallas core?

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