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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Monday, February 7, SolvChem, Inc. and its sister business Packaging Service Co., Inc., headquartered in Pearland, Texas, were honored with a visit from U.S. Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX). SolvChem, Inc. is a member in good standing of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). Congressman Olson presented President Jean-Pierre Baizan, his family, and employees with Congressional Congratulations on the recent...
HOUSTON, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 2005, a carefully crafted conference and annual meeting has served to disseminate valuable and innovative business information, establish attainable goals and highlight members of the Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce (TCBCC) within Harris County. This year, the organization's reach expands with the installation of Galveston County as a chamber service area. The 2011 Conference theme "Business: Delivering Expectations" focus is to achieve...
PASADENA, Texas, Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- John Crane - the acknowledged global leader in the supply of engineered mechanical seals, mechanical seal support systems and mechanical packing - recently opened a 65,000-square-foot facility in the Houston suburb of Pasadena after being in its Webster, Texas location since April 1990. The new facility is more than 20,000 square feet larger than the company's former site. An open house is planned for this month. "Our new location puts us...
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ - Dynamic Ventures Corp. (OTC BB: DYNV), today announces its first awarded Children's Learning Adventure(TM) facility in Pearland, Texas. The Green Solutions division of Dynamic Ventures was recently contracted as their National Accounts Vendor to provide the building structures for their new National expansion program. This first Facility is one of several planned in 2011. The Facility will generate construction revenues for DYNV of...
IRVINE, Calif. and HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunter Wise Financial Group, LLC, (www.hunterwise.com), Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisors to Asphalt Transport, Inc. (ATI), Channelview, Texas, in a recapitalization and Cokendolpher & Culpepper, Ltd., also Channelview, Texas, allowing Cokendolpher & Culpepper to subsequently merge into ATI. Both companies are private and ATI is a longstanding expert in real time delivery of asphalt,...
ANGLETON, Texas, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- BetterRxCard, a free drug discount card program, was launched today throughout Brazoria County, Texas. The discount program, approved by the Commissioner's Court in September, is free for county residents and provides an average of 45% savings per prescription. The card program is uniquely designed to assist both uninsured and insured residents in lowering prescription drug costs. Uninsured residents, those without any prescription drug insurance or...
Researchers analyze decade's worth of GPS data for studyA large section of northwestern Harris County "“ particularly the Jersey Village area "“ is sinking rapidly, according to a University of Houston (UH) geologist who has analyzed GPS data measuring ground elevation in the Houston area.Some points in Jersey Village are subsiding by up to 5.5 centimeters (about 2 inches) a year, said Shuhab Khan, an associate professor of geology at UH. Khan, along with UH geology professor Kevin Burke...
ATLANTA, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its geographic footprint, Think Resources has opened a new office in Houston, TX. A leading provider of innovative Engineering and Technical staffing solutions, Think Resources' new regional branch will provide both local clients and national accounts in the Houston area with support in finding Engineering and Technical talent. Headed by Branch Manager Matt Brooks, the office officially opened its doors on August 23rd. Contact information for the...
HOUSTON, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott Fordham, president and chief executive officer, today announced that Champion Energy Services (www.championenergyservices.com) has secured a 24-month contract to provide electric energy for Edloe Street Delicatessen (edloedeli.com), a landmark cafe and deli in West University Place. "The opportunity to save 30 percent on electricity made this a timely business decision," said George Boehme, president of Edloe Street Delicatessen. "And the opportunity...
HOUSTON, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Marc Scott joined LCS Constructors, Inc. (LCS) in June where he will serve as Vice President/Division Manager for the Texas and Gulf Coast region operations. Marc brings over 30 years of experience to the team, including six years as LCS Texas' Vice President and Manager of Operations from 2001 - 2007. In his new capacity as Division Manager, Marc will oversee all aspects of consulting and construction operations, service and commissioning activities, safety...
