Alexandra Olson, Associated Press Updated 10:48 am PDT, Monday, August 20, 2018 Photo: Paula Vlodkowsky, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 In this undated photo provided by Catalyst Inc. Lorraine Hariton poses for a photo. Hariton becomes CEO at Catalyst in an era when the #MeToo movement has ensnared major corporations and, with exit of PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi serving as a reminder, the top jobs at the nation's largest companies remain elusive for women. She said #MeToo has created a level of awareness of gender equality that she's not seen since she began her business career at IBM in the 1970s. (Paula Vlodkowsky/Catalyst Inc. via AP) less In this undated photo provided by Catalyst Inc. Lorraine Hariton poses for a photo. Hariton becomes CEO at Catalyst in an era when the #MeToo movement has ensnared major corporations and, with exit of PepsiCo ... more … [Read more...] about Silicon Valley vet to head women’s advocacy group Catalyst
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Garden Oaks shopping center sold to Houston investment firm
By Nancy Sarnoff Published 9:44 am CDT, Monday, August 20, 2018 Photo: Courtesy Of Fifth Corner Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Photo: Courtesy Of Fifth Corner Garden Oaks shopping center sold to Houston investment firm 1 / 1 Back to Gallery The Garden Oaks shopping center housing Pink's Pizza, Shepherd Park Draught House and other neighborhood retailers has just sold to newly created Fifth Corner, a Houston-based commercial real estate firm. The fully occupied center at the northeast corner of 34th Street and North Shepherd is the company's fourth acquisition in its first investment fund. Fifth Corner was formed by the former senior executive team of AmREIT, which was acquired in 2015 by South Carolina-based Edens Investment Trust for more than $500 million. The founder of the new company are … [Read more...] about Garden Oaks shopping center sold to Houston investment firm
WorkSuites to add coworking offices in The Woodlands
By Katherine Feser Published 11:42 am CDT, Monday, August 20, 2018 Photo: NAI Partners Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 WorkSuites plans a location at 2001 Timberloch Place in The Woodlands. WorkSuites plans a location at 2001 Timberloch Place in The Woodlands. Photo: NAI Partners WorkSuites to add coworking offices in The Woodlands 1 / 1 Back to Gallery WorkSuites has inked a 30,355-square-foot lease for a new coworking space in The Woodlands. The company, which recently rebranded from Meridian Business Centers, will occupy the 5th floor of 2001 Timberloch Place, NAI Partners announced. RELATED: WorkSuites launches new brand, Houston expansion The deal will give WorkSuites five locations in the Houston market, in addition to 13 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. WorkSuites also plans to open at … [Read more...] about WorkSuites to add coworking offices in The Woodlands
Spring Branch linen plant announces temporary layoff of 120 employees
By Dug Begley Published 11:33 am CDT, Monday, August 20, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-17', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 17', … [Read more...] about Spring Branch linen plant announces temporary layoff of 120 employees
Houston group acquires Lineal Industries pipeline construction firm
By Katherine Feser Published 9:28 am CDT, Monday, August 20, 2018 Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Houston group acquires Lineal Industries pipeline construction firm 1 / 1 Back to Gallery An investment group led by Houston-based Corporate Strategies Merchant Bankers has acquired Lineal Industries, a pipeline construction, installation, maintenance and integrity services contractor based in Pittsburgh. Lineal Star Holdings purchased the 57-year-old company from Dallas-based Primoris Services Corp. on July 30, Corporate Strategies announced Tuesday. Lineal Industries, led by president Chris Scheve, operates in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company plans to grow throughout the Midwestern and Northeastern markets. RELATED: Primoris buying Houston-based Willbros Lineal Star Holding has established a Houston office, led by president and CEO Tim Connolly of Corporate … [Read more...] about Houston group acquires Lineal Industries pipeline construction firm