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Laura Murillo often describes her life through three words: people, passion, persistence. They are not a phrase she adopted after success arrived, but a framework she has carried with her since childhood, long before leadership titles or national recognition became part of her story. Those words explain how a daughter of Mexican immigrants raised in…
When Laura Murillo accepted the role of President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2007, the organization was at a crossroads. Membership had declined. Revenue was unstable. There was internal uncertainty about whether the chamber would continue operating. She did not see a struggling institution. She saw scale.”I saw the chamber…
This major expansion builds upon years of successful collaboration between the two organizations, focusing heavily on driving economic impact through the upcoming Houston Dynamo Soccer Celebration, presented by Kroger. The expanded alliance launches with an exclusive event at Shell Energy Stadium on June 9 to celebrate the global game in Houston. The partnership includes dedicated…
The FIFA World Cup will generate billions in economic impact. Major sporting events generated $330 million for the Houston region. Senate Bill 1057 funds the George R. Brown Convention Center transformation. Houston has always been home to lofty ideas, bold vision and an eye toward the future. From a robust energy industry to a…
Telemundo Houston, KTMD, and the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are expanding their partnership with a new monthly Spanish-language program, Conversaciones con Dra. Laura Murillo, set to premiere June 25. The 30-minute show, produced in collaboration with the chamber, will spotlight Hispanic businesses, leaders and community initiatives across Greater Houston. It will air the last…
Luz Films enjoyed a big win at the Sundance Film Festival with “In the Summers” Scene from “In the Summers,” a film written and directed by Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio and produced by Luz Films. Luz Films Last month, writer and director Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio’s debut feature film, “In the Summers,” was a big winner at the Sundance…
UH-TSU poll shows minority support for school vouchers, VP Harris cutting into Trump’s Texas lead We’re breaking down the data from the poll that was released on Thursday. HOUSTON – Results of a new political survey are out as people weigh in on major races and topics here in Texas. The University of Houston and…
Op-Ed by Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In a recent national survey of small-business owners, a majority report insufficient high-quality, affordable child care programs in their communities. As the general election in November approaches, we’re already bombarded with ads, tailored messaging and constant campaign rhetoric. On Main…
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s foundation recently received a historic investment from a local attorney and his wife. Benny Agosto Jr. and Nichole Agosto donated $1 million to the Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It’s the single largest contribution to the GHHCF in its 45-year history as well as the single largest…
Born and raised in the Bayou City, Laura Murillo, president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is no stranger to the city’s diversity and the importance of supporting minority-owned businesses. When she was a child, her own family began a business in the East End, El Jardin, with every hope to build…