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News stories
Attorney builds business on estate planning: The sudden death of singer Michael Jackson has brought renewed interest in the area of estate planning…
Prepping for the inevitable: Like any military family preparing for an overseas tour, Dannette and Alvin Patterson had a lot of business to sort out before…
Developing Business Leaders: One doesn’t have to have a title to be a good leader. Likewise, being in a position of leadership…..
When a dealer gets floored: Earlier this month, Baker Shaw, general manager of Ingram Park Auto Center, was in a bind. For some 20 years IPAC has financed its “floor plan”……
Expanding the Effort to Promote Business Ethics in Community: The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Business is unveiling two new programs that will highlight and advance the role of……
Businesses find outlet for handling conflicts: While not traditionally seen as a resource for businesses, the Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health has nevertheless helped dozens of small……
Taking an ethical stand: Jack Vexler, who runs a scrap metal recycler with scavenged and rebuilt equipment, once gave up the opportunity to make at least $2 million……
D.B. Harrell changes guard: One of the city’s oldest real estate firms is giving some brokers a bigger stake in the company. Jack Duke has been named president of…..
Trailer Park nails white trash odyssey: At last, a musical in San Antonio that’s vulgar, crass, and tasteless — on purpose. Yes, The Great American Trailer Park Musical is making……
Press releases
Oaks closes on Austin office building: North Carolina-based Oaks Development Group announced the company has closed on Post Oak Center North…..
Security Service FCU helps single mom: Security Service Federal Credit Union (FCU) has helped a single mom qualify for a loan so she can begin restoration work on her historic home…..
Academy Diagnostics acheives accreditation: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine announced the accreditation of Academy Diagnostics LLC Sleep Center. The San Antonio-based center…..
Bylines
Class B & C distressed buildings offer potential for investors: There’s been a lot of talk about how distressed properties during a recession can be a great deal….
Ethical practices linked to profitability: How would you like to build your company’s reputation, enhance your relationships with key markets, reduce your risk…..
Stress in the workplace: The Good, the bad and the ugly: We all know them — people who genuinely thrive on stress, managing to retain their creativity and drive. At times, they can be incredible…..
How to integrate employee spirituality into the workplace: Stories about spirituality in the workplace are everywhere. A recent Google search turned up more than 60,000……
Tenant-driven market leads to creative concessions: No question — we have officially entered a tenants’ market. And owners are having to become increasingly creative……
Difficult times ahead in commercial real estate: Earlier this month, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank introduced H.R. 384, an act to amend the Troubled Assets….
Companies leverage equity; end up with too much debt: There have been many culprits hailed as the causes of our current economic distress. But much of blame sits in the center of the……
It’s getting hot in here: In some corners of the world, the silent passage remains just that — silent. But not in the United States, and certainly not in Texas anymore. Since May, Menopause The Musical® ……
Welcome to this side of the tracks: It’s time to pull up a lawn chair and join the rollicking fun at the Great American Trailer Park Musical, the latest off-Broadway comedy to grace……

