More than 60,000 people moved to Austin in 2014. As more people start to call Austin home, local leaders, businesses and developers, including those of us at Texas Gas Service, must find new and economical ways to meet the changing needs of a growing population…
Special guest post by Joey Colleran, American Heart Association, Austin Are you interested in helping build a healthier Austin? Do you want to join a team of passionate volunteer advocates committed to clearing the air, increasing access to healthy food, and strengthening healthcare delivery throughout the…
Guest article by Dawn Handley, COO of Austin Travis County Integral Care. A mental health crisis can happen anywhere, at any time and take many different forms. In Travis County, a person who has a mental illness and is experiencing homelessness loses her medication and goes…
Special guest post by John Julitz, Capital Metro. This is the true story of Capital Metro’s efforts to provide the best transit experience for the people of Central Texas. Find out what happens when a transit agency works with the community and starts getting real….
Guest post by Don Kendrick, Wells Fargo Business Banking Lead—Southwest Region Our local schools and nonprofit organizations have always been able to count on financial support from the business community. Their ever increasing need, however, has stretched companies that can only donate so much of their…
Guest post by Paul Hilgers (Essential 1987). Paul is the Chief Executive Officer of the Austin Board of REALTORS® . The phrase “there’s no place like home” is especially true in Austin, Texas. With a rapidly growing economy, strong job market and our overall quality of life,…
Guest post by Eric Boyce (Essential Class of 2008). Eric is a senior portfolio manager and wealth strategist at McDonald Capital Management, a 25-year old fee-based registered investment adviser, managing wealth and investments for individuals, families, endowments, foundations and corporations. In Austin, we certainly have…
If you mention the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award to most people, you might get a questioning stare. But if you bring it up around highly regarded, top performing businesses that put customer service at the core of their missions, the award is as well…