“The team at Houston’s Saks Fifth Avenue is in the final stages of preparing for the store’s anticipated opening on … More
Author: Laura Furr Mericas
Restaurateur puts guests first while spinning multiple plates
“Paul Miller has been serving others since he was in high school.” This Q&A was originally published for the Houston … More
Golf chief uses sport to tee up change
“For Steve Timms, president and CEO of the Houston Golf Association, golf is more than a game. From his view, … More
Take a look inside Baybrook Mall’s massive expansion (Video)
“HBJ’s Laura Furr attended the grand opening celebration for the first phase of Baybrook Mall’s massive expansion.” This article and … More
Schlumberger to acquire Cameron International
I (proudly) was the first in Houston to get this story up online while working as web editor for the … More
Houston’s Salata revamps design for nationwide expansion (Video)
“Houston-based Salata opened its first Pearland restaurant July 9 with a new design that it plans to roll out nationwide.” … More
IndiGogo Life crowdsources for unsung Chicago heros
“1871’s new crowdsourcing partner, Indiegogo Life, unveiled its platform to honor everyday Chicago heroes Tuesday night at the Merchandise Mart … More
New startup pulls Magic out of a hat, analysts fear disappearing act
“This past Saturday night around 11 o’clock, 27-year-old Niels van Galen came home from the gym with a craving for … More
By the Numbers: Chicago’s 2015 election
“Hours after the polls closed, unofficial summary data from the Chicago Board of Elections show new lows in voter turnout, … More
Chicago election turn out hits recent low
“Chicago voter turnout for the 2015 municipal election was the lowest it has been in recent history, beating out the … More
Laura Furr Mericas 