The Kalos Project strengthens Houston’s local food economy by growing organic produce while providing workforce training, mentorship, and paid apprenticeships for young adults seeking a path forward.
Browsing: Community Connectors
Community Connectors is our inner circle of relationship-builders, collaborators, and champions for small business in Greater Houston. This series highlights the people who don’t just network—they actively connect others to opportunities, resources, and community. From mixers to meaningful introductions, Community Connectors help Houston grow one connection at a time.
Jeremy Pearson is the founder of Scout Realty Solutions LLC, a Houston-based private money brokerage focused on helping real estate investors secure the capital they need to move projects forward with confidence.
From a Side Gig to a Growing Franchise: How Brenda Sarconi Built Ride N Go by Solving a Community Need
The Art of the Start: How to Rebuild Your Life When Everything Changes Life has a way of forcing us into moments we never planned for.A job disappears. A relationship ends. A business partnership changes. A health challenge emerges. Sometimes the change is something we chose. Other times, it feels like the decision was made for us.Regardless of how we arrive there, many people eventually find themselves standing in the same place asking the same question:”Now what?”That question was at the center of a recent conversation on HCB Presents: Houston Stories with business coach and entrepreneur Art Hopkins.According to Hopkins,…
A Conversation With Derek Tice About Weight Loss, Health, and Life After 40 There are a few questions I generally avoid asking. One of them is whether they’re expecting a baby. The other is whether they’re on a diet.Both questions have the potential to make a conversation awkward very quickly, which is why I usually steer clear of them altogether.But when I saw Derek Tice at a recent Houston City Beat mixer, I found myself making an exception.https://youtu.be/YXR9HZJaG-8Derek and I have known each other for some time through the Houston business community. As we talked that evening, I couldn’t help…
What looks like paranormal activity inside your home could actually be a warning sign of negative air pressure and hidden humidity problems. In this Houston City Beat interview, Neptune Mold Solutions explains how Houston’s climate, HVAC systems, and ventilation issues can quietly contribute to mold growth inside homes.
We took the new Blue Bell Pro line to the Tasty Test. The outcome might surprise you.
Northwest Houston Homeowners Frustrated Over Delayed Debris Pickup
A Homeowner’s Guide to Spotting Problems Before It’s Too Late
Fosca Piomelli-Barrios asks one question – “before we talk about you and your family, let me ask you this: If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would your family know what to do — or who to call?”
If you live in Houston, you know the drill. The skies open up, the bayous rise, and what started as a rainy Friday becomes a week-long headache for thousands of homeowners and businesses across the metro area.
Learn about how Brenda Sarconi built a transportation company rooted in community care — and why this summer, she’s making it easier than ever for Houston families.
Brenda Sarconi is the founder of Ride N Go, a “Friends Helping Friends” transportation and lifestyle assistance company that helps busy parents, seniors, and individuals who can’t drive stay connected to their daily lives and communities.