Creating Community

One of the greatest parts of the Texas business community is the meaningful friendships made along the way. We caught up with Brad Freels, CEO of Midway, and Fred Caldwell, CEO of Caldwell Companies, to hear about their friendship that began all the way back in college. Join us as we hear about the things they’ve learned about business and community along the way to becoming two of the most transformative figures in Houston’s commercial and residential spaces.

How do you create and build a company into one of Houston’s leading women and minority-owned chemical distributors? You might do well to take some cues from Donna Cole, President and CEO of Cole Chemical & Distributing, Inc. Join us as we explore what led to Cole’s success in business, and how she gave back to the Houston community by lifting up women and minority voices.

Creating community sometimes means seeing where there is a need, and doing something to fill that need. After serving overseas and spending some time in the real estate business, Andy Williams decided to do something to help his brothers and sisters who served. Andy leads Rehab Warriors, a business and a community dedicated to helping veterans succeed by teaching the lessons and skills he’s learned in the real estate business in Fort Worth.

Sometimes to help the business community, you have to go to the statehouse and get laws changed. Carlos de Aldecoa did just that.Join us as we meet a mover and shaker in the Houston business and beverage community. This entreprener and philanthropist not only gives back to the Houston community but has also created significant job growth for the Houston, Texas economy for more than 25 years.

Some people would see a full life in giving back to a community through serving a church. Some people put more value in secular philanthropy. Still others equate success in business with a successful life. Janie Barrera has had all these chapters in her life. Join us as we follow how a nun from Corpus Christi became a pillar of the entrepreneurial community in San Antonio and in Texas.

Knowledge is power, and Paul Quinn President Michael Sorrell is helping make sure that every one of his students leaves school with that power. After practicing law and then serving in the White House as an executive assistant for the executive office, Michael Sorrell pivoted away from politics to education. Although originally on a path destined to be a political mover and shaker in Washington DC, Sorrell found himself making waves at a small, historically black college in Dallas. Join us in learning how one voice is working to uplift and empower his Texas community.