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Our #OppEx365 campaign is here to offer you a slice of inspiration and stories of success to push you through. One of the first stories we received came from none other than Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner who used his Success In 60 Seconds story to tell potential job candidates on how to not only appear […]

“It was too arrogant of me to say, ‘I’ll follow you.’ We call it “me too” marketing. It’s never been easier in history for you to copy somebody. I think the market is smarter than that. If you’re solving problems for the consumer today and tomorrow and next week and next year and solving the […]

One of the most talked about panels at Opp Ex centered around the Business Behind The Music, a panel centered around what actually goes into breaking a record on the radio and what it takes to not only make it in the business but sustain a career out of it. From 300 Entertainment’s Shadow Stokes […]

Before the festivities began at Opp Ex, Mayor Sylvester Turner addressed the crowd at Opp Ex with a message of inspiration. “This expo today is making it possible for you to go to that next step. It’s not just about getting a job, it’s about getting your mind right and more,” Turner said on stage. […]

While the future is female there are plenty of obstacles and challenges facing women right now. This dynamic and inspiring panel will feature some of today’s most influential and engaging women leaders. From navigating corporate America to finding your own personal work-life balance, this all women platform will definitely be one of the most impactful […]

Everyone is a brand, everyone is a business. But if everyone is a brand how do you stand out? Between social media, online job portals, networking events standing out in a crowded market is difficult. Whether it’s that captivating subject line in that email or an eye catching resume, this discussion will help individuals create […]

In an age when work life balance is NOT so balanced this panel will talk about how you can remain your whole self both on and off the clock. Whether its keeping you mentally focused and in tune or if you struggle to create a physical routine during a busy schedule or you need to […]

We are in the music business so what better way to provide an opportunity to our listeners than honest feedback and insight on the music business. Operations Manager and Radio vet Terri Thomas has brought representatives from Roc Nation, 300 Entertainment and RCA Records to delve deeper into what the music industry really is about. […]

The Marilyn Davies College of Business holds the distinction of being accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International (AACSB), which is held by less than 5% of the world’s business programs. We offer classes during the day, evening, weekend, hybrid, and online. Every Undergraduate business major, except Accounting, can be completed online. […]

Milestone Technical Institute is a licensed and Career Computer Training facility based in Houston, Texas, offering short-term courses for your personal and professional development. Having been in this field for more than a decade, our education and training resources provide in-depth learning of the fundamentals of technology and its kind. Milestone Technical Institute has over the years […]

Have you recently received a notice from the IRS demanding payment? Are you struggling to figure out how you will ever pay back taxes or a large tax liability? Are you losing sleep worrying about what you are going to do about all of those unfiled tax returns? Has the IRS levied your wages or […]

Qualified homebuyers across the city are receiving financial assistance for down payment and closing costs, thanks to Houston’s Homebuyer Assistance Program. This program from the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department is designed help low- to moderate-income Houstonians who are first-time homebuyers or have not owned a home in the last three years. If the combined income of […]