By Lawanda Maxwell, MBA The City Issues Forum took place on May 14, 2020 in a virtual format, featuring Mayor Sylvester Turner. Over 130 participants attended the virtual event. The mayor’s remarks focused on the $169 million budget shortfall for […]
WHA Developments
WHA Announces New CEO/President – Alan Steinberg Ph.D
Alan Steinberg Ph.D, will officially begin his role as the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer on May 19th, 2020. He is coming from Rice University where he serves as an Associate Director of Houston Programs and Partnerships within the Center for Civic […]
WHA Virtual Happy Hour: The Quarantini Edition
by Lawanda Maxwell West Houston Association created 3 signature cocktails to host this seasons virtual happy hour events. On April 8th, WHA hosted a virtual happy hour with Class 4 and Class 5 of the Rising Leaders Program to share […]
In Case You Missed It…
New face mask requirements, financial relief resources for small businesses, more on Gov.Abbott’s plans to reopen Texas, and much more. Here is the latest segment of In Case You Missed It.
A Call for Greater Advocacy – Protecting Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis
A lot of tough decisions are being made right now concerning this Coronavirus pandemic and business are suffering for it. Some of our members would like to see a different approach to COVID-19 as it concerns small to medium sized […]
Why CARES: What WHA Members May Find Important in the $2T Stimulus Plan
As part of the $2 trillion CARES Act, the Treasury Department has released its application and rules for the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP). Businesses with fewer than 500 employees may consider a loan under the PPP even if they do […]
In Case You Missed It…
Information concerning steps small business need to take to help Texas qualify for SBA emergency loans, business resources for the coronavirus, studies that prove how spending 20 minutes in a park increases help, and much more. Here is the latest segment […]
Apply Now: Texas Flood Infrastructure Fund
Many of us cannot do much during this pandemic. One thing that government entities, from counties to municipal utility districts, may be able to do now to prepare for the future (including the upcoming hurricane season) is apply for flood […]
“Thanks For 4 Great Years”-CEO/President of WHA Announces Resignation
The President and CEO of West Houston Association, Augustus “Auggie” Campbell, announced his resignation in a letter to members on March 24, 2020 after discussing a transition plan with WHA Executive Board members and staff. “I am sure that WHA’s […]
WHA COVID 19 News & Updates
The West Houston Association is committed to keeping our members informed as our region sees cases of COVID 19 spike. As of 9 am on March 20, the Houston Chronicle reported 329 COVID-19 cases and 5 deaths in Texas. Harris […]