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NEWLY FORMED NUECES COUNTY INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION FORMED
County Judge Barbara Canales has hit the ground running. One of her new projects has been to create a Nueces County Industrial Commission that provides the focus on Nueces County. The Nueces County Commissioners Court unanimously approved this. The Commission is charged with providing laser focus on creating economic development opportunities for Nueces County. Why…
Read MoreHOW TO NAVIGATE THE MOST COMMON CHALLENGES IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION
Those of you who have ever been a seller or a buyer in a real estate transaction likely know firsthand that the process can often be riddled with twists and turns. It is the job of your real estate professional to not only talk you through it all, but to bare the brunt of the…
Read MoreBusiness Performance- 99 Percent Vs. 99 Percent Plus
Early in my career, I was assigned to work with an outside business consultant hired by my employer to reduce the work force and labor costs. After about one year, the consultant evaluated my performance and told me if I wanted to reach my goal to be a refinery plant manager, I Had to raise…
Read MoreI Wish You Bad Luck
When John Roberts, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, was asked to speak at his son’s ninth grade commencement, his theme was “I wish you bad luck.” During his talk, he explained how, if we use bad luck as a learning experience, it can make us stronger and better people. When I was a…
Read More2019 HOME DÉCOR TRENDS
Resolutions – they put a pep in our step, they make us excited for the year, they give us something to jump out of bed for. Then mid-February hits. Suddenly you’re a bit worn out. Let’s transform that once “pep” to “prep” and give your home a bit of a facelift! Whether you’re looking to…
Read MoreREALTOR® Code of Ethics
“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do, and what is right to do.” – Potter Stewart Stewart, who served as an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1958 to 1981, spent many years understanding the meaning of ethics. Although we’re not all members of the Supreme Court,…
Read MoreWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: CREDIT
Your credit score – Perhaps the single most important number that dictates your life. So why do we know so little about it? We could all benefit from understanding the basics of this significant score. RATINGS 760-850 = A+ Credit With this score, you should be able to qualify for nearly any offer on the…
Read MoreSocial Media As A Tool
5 Reasons to Use Social Media as a Customer Service Tool By Kelly Trevino, Regional Director, Corpus Christi and Victoria Better Business Bureau Social media is a powerful tool used by consumers to hold businesses accountable and trustworthy. Hardly a week goes by without news of some major company’s woes being played out on social. And…
Read MoreSANDCASTLE RUN GETTING CLOSER-PROCEEDS TO HELP CHILDREN WITH DIABETES GO TO SUMMER CAMP
The 3rd annual Sandcastle Run and Walk is set for Saturday July 14, 2018 and I need your help. I know everyone is tight because of Harvey, my company included. However it is important that we keep the Run going to show that the Coastal Bend is open for business. This event raises money to…
Read MoreBBB offers New Year’s resolutions for your business
By Kelly Trevino, Regional Director, Coastal Bend Better Business Bureau It’s 2018, and we all have our own personal New Year’s resolutions. Whether your resolution is to join a gym, eat healthier or take more vacations, your BBB encourages business owners to make resolutions that build on successful strategies to rejuvenate your business. …
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