Posted in In Our Community, Observations I read a great article this morning on the HBJ website about the drivers of Texas’ economic growth. Texas’ manufacturing sector is showing its strength as a major player in the state’s growth. Reporter Olivia Pulsinelli cites an economic report recently released by SigmaBleyzer Investment Group. The report states Texas’ fast job recovery is in part… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Tecknowledgy Wednesday’s Highlights Doug Kennedy, Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics Partners, opened the final keynote presentation with a summary of our previous days’ events (including a recap of conference attendees’ volunteer efforts to give back to the local community), followed by an energetic performance by Dance Houston, and an advance welcome to next year’s event in New… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Tecknowledgy I’m on the ground here at Convergence 2012. For those of you on Twitter, the hash tag is #CONV12. It started yesterday and there has been much to see and do. It’s been easier for me to tweet than live blog, so be sure to follow me @fromgregshead for real time thoughts. Yesterday, heard some… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Tecknowledgy On Wednesday I shared with you my remarks from Tuesday’s FastTech 50 events. The below information appears in today’s online version of the HBJ. Again, congratulations to the winners! Well, its late fall and that must mean it’s Fast Tech 50 time again. This year’s event was an expanded technology conference with multiple tracks and… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Tecknowledgy Again, I would like to say congratulations to the 2011 Class of the FastTech 50. Below are my remarks and a couple of pictures from Tuesday’s event. On behalf of the Directors and Staff of PKF Texas it is honor and a privilege to be here today as we celebrate Houston’s future and the success of… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Tecknowledgy Congratulations to all 2011 FastTech 50 Winners! 1 HPI Technologies Inc. 2 ONTILITY 3 HSSK Forensics, Inc. 4 ClearCorrect, LLC 5 Encore Health Resources 6 Streebo Inc. 7 MicroSeismic, Inc. 8 US LED, Ltd. 9 ChaiONE 10 ABACO International 11 The Aldridge Company 12 CHR Solutions, Inc. (formerly Global 1 Source Group) 13 Wave Imaging… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Tecknowledgy As you know, this year we’ve expanded the FastTech 50 from a luncheon to the FastTech 50 Technology Conference. Below is information about the first event of the day, the CEO Technology Summit. I hope we see you there! The CEO Technology Summit breakfast will allow you to hear from several top CEOs in technology… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community Congratulations to the Aggie 100 Class of 2011! It’s an honor and a pleasure for PKF Texas to again serve as the Official Accountants to Aggie 100! PKF Texas strongly supports the Mays School and its Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship here at Texas A&M. Guest speakers for today’s luncheon included Dick Lester –… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community Tonight at the Clayton W. Williams Alumni Center, home of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students, the Aggie 100 Class of 2011 came together for the first time. Over 250 attended the welcome reception. Richard Lester, Executive Director of the CNVE addressed the crowd and welcomed everyone to the campus. Additional comments came from: James Palincsar, Senior… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community Howdy from the Aggie 100! It’s an honor and a pleasure for PKF Texas to again serve as the “Official Accountants to the Aggie 100”. PKF Texas strongly supports the Mays School and its Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship here at Texas A&M. A big Aggie thank you to Dick Lester, Ashley Crane, and… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community Well today is the first day of the festivities surrounding the Aggie 100 here at College Station. Those of you who follow our blog know that PKF Texas are the “Official Accountants of the Aggie 100 Program”. We take great pride in our association with Texas A&M and our team of Aggies are excited about… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Tecknowledgy Longtime readers of the blog are aware of PKF Texas’ involvement as founder and accountants for the FastTech 50 awards. This year we’re doing more than just the luncheon, we’re launching the FastTech 50 Technology Conference. It is not just a one-day conference, but a high-energy, social gathering with CEOs, exhibits, awards and a tech… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Tecknowledgy One component of what the Houston Technology Center does is to provide substantive educational opportunities for entrepreneurs. I’m excited to share that I have been asked to speak at next week’s “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” workshop at the Johnson Space Center. The workshop will cover a broad range of topics from Basic Business Development to Selecting… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Tecknowledgy, Week in Geek As co-founders of the FastTech 50, PKF Texas together with the Houston Business Journal, the Houston Technology Center, Pierpont Communications, the Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship,and the Wealth Design Group would like to invite to nominate your own business or a friend of your firm for the 11th Annual FastTech 50 awards. The deadline… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community, Observations, Tecknowledgy, Week in Geek On July 8, 2011 a bitter sweet day for our country was noted. That day was the launch of the last US manned space flight for the foreseeable future. I had the honor and the privilege of attending the final launch in Mission Control as a guest of the Johnson Space Center (JSC) through Walter… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community This week’s Business Pulse question: What should the Port of Houston Authority do with the empty Bayport Cruise Terminal? Tear it down and redevelop the property Keep lobbying cruise industry to use it Sell the property to private interests Not sure To vote, click here.
Posted in In Our Community This week’s Business Pulse question: Do you think the NBA lockout will be resolved in time for the start of the 2011-12 season? Yes it will be resolved quickly No, it will drag out a long time Don’t care Not sure To vote, click here.
Posted in In Our Community This week’s Business Pulse question: Has the recent New York Times story on natural gas changed your view on the financial viability of shale plays? Yes, I’m more skeptical now No, it confirmed my concerns No, shale will prove to be viable I’m unsure To vote, click here.
Posted in In Our Community, Microsoft Dynamics NAV As many of you know, we are Microsoft Partner and we specialize in Dynamics CRM and NAV software. So it came as no surprise that as one of Microsoft’s top partners we received a special invite as a VIP to attend the early stages of the Microsoft store opening at Galleria today. This is one… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community This week’s Business Pulse question: Should Gov. Rick Perry run for president? Yes No Not sure To vote, click here.
Posted in In Our Community This week’s Business Pulse question: How will rising airfares and gasoline prices affect your July 4 travel plans? Will stay within 50 miles of Houston Will stay within 200 miles of Houston Will stay within the state of Texas It won’t affect my travel plans To vote, click here.
Posted in In Our Community As co-founders of the FastTech 50, PKF Texas together with the Houston Business Journal, the Houston Technology Center, Pierpont Communications, the Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship and the Wealth Design Group, would like to invite to nominate your own business or a friend of your firm for the 11th Annual FastTech 50 awards. The… Continue Reading
Posted in In Our Community This week’s Business Pulse question: Will Exxon-Mobil’s consolidation near The Woodlands have a negative impact in parts of Houston? Yes No Not sure To vote, click here.
Posted in In Our Community This week’s Business Pulse question: Which Republican would have the best chance to win the GOP presidential nomination? Michelle Bachman Newt Gingrich Sarah Palin Ron Paul Tim Pawlenty Mitt Romney Other To vote, click here.
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