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Houston: Higher Rates, Skyrocketing Insurance and Low Inventory Strangle the Housing Market May 14, 2024

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Since taking over as President and CEO of the Houston Association of REALTORS in 1988, Bob Hale has seen it all. As he counts down to retirement in January of 2025, Hale reflects on the past, present and future of the industry, and how real estate professionals and prospective homeowners can navigate this challenging market.

Dallas: Eatzi's Market & Bakery CEO Adam Romo Has an Appetite for Expansion Across Texas May 07, 2024

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The past three years have been the most challenging for restaurant owners across the country, but they've also been the three most profitable years for popular Dallas staple Eatzi's Market & Deli. In this episode, DBJ Associate Editor Alexa Reed sits down with CEO Adam Romo, who shares Eatzi's recipe for success, and future expansion plans.

San Antonio: CPS Energy's Rudy Garza Prepares for the Next Heatwave and Red Hot Growth Apr 30, 2024

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Energy demand is entering peak season across Texas, and CPS Energy CEO Rudy Garza and his team are prepared for another hot summer season. In addition to Mother Nature, the CPS Energy team is adding capacity for the Alamo City's continuing growth. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites Garza to provide an update.

Houston: Kirksey Architecture's Wes Good on the Impact of AI in Design and Development Apr 23, 2024

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The Houston Business Journal recently awarded Kirksey Architecture Founder & Chairman Emeritus John Kirksey with a 2024 Landmark Award for Lifetime Achievement. In this episode, Kirksey President Wes Good joins HBJ Managing Editor Jonathan Adams to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in building design, and how he views the office of the future.

Austin: Is 3D Printing Technology the Solution to Our Affordable Housing Crisis? Apr 16, 2024

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Can we print our way out of a housing crunch? Alex Le Roux at Austin-based startup ICON3D thinks it's possible. In this episode, Austin Inno Editor Brent Wistrom invites Le Roux to share the technology he and his team have developed to print homes, with the goal of reducing housing costs by as much as 50 percent.

Dallas: DFW Attracts Major Sporting Events Thanks to the Leadership of Monica Paul Apr 09, 2024

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With the FIFA World Cup coming to DFW in 2026, North Texas cements the region as one of the world's premier sports destinations. In this episode, DBJ Reporter Alexa Reed welcomes Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul, who shares why the big events are coming to DFW, and the commission's role in attracting major events.

San Antonio: From the Final Four to After School Activities, San Antonio Sports Celebrates 40 Years Apr 02, 2024

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The countdown is officially underway for next year's men's Final Four, April 5-7, 2025 at the Alamodome. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold goes 1-on-1 with San Antonio Sports President & CEO Jenny Carnes. She shares how her team executes big events, while delivering year-round after school programs that promote healthy living.

Austin: Iconic Amy's Ice Creams Founder Shares Her Homegrown Success Story Mar 26, 2024

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Austin's explosive growth has led to the extinction of numerous, iconic locales. But Amy's Ice Creams is growing right along with our surging population. In this download, ABJ Reporter Sahar Chmais gets the scoop from Founder Amy Simmons

San Antonio: SAGE CEO James Nortey Envisions East Side Economic Future Mar 19, 2024

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He's a born & raised Texas native who lived in all of our major cities prior to arriving in San Antonio in 2019. That said, James Nortey knows the nuances of economic development as well as anyone. In this download, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites the CEO of San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE) to share his vision for that Alamo City neighborhood, a target for development in the years ahead.

Dallas: FB Society CEO Jack Gibbons Shares His Recipe for Restaurant Success Mar 12, 2024

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He's the man behind some of the most successful restaurant concepts in Texas. In this delicious download, FB Society President & CEO Jack Gibbons chats with DBJ Reporter Alexa Reed and shares how he and his team have delivered local favorites like Whiskey Cake Kitchen Bar, Ida Claire, Haywire and his previous success with Velvet Taco.

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