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Author Moore, Hank, author

Title Houston legends : history and heritage of dynamic global capitol / Hank Moore
Published New York : Morgan James Publishing, [2015]
©2015

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Description 1 online resource
Contents Intro; Title; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Building for Generations; Chapter 2 Real Estate, Construction and Building; Chapter 3 Energy Legends; Chapter 4 Entrepreneurs and Innovators; Chapter 5 Banking and Finance; Chapter 6 Retail, Customer Service Legends; Chapter 7 Timeline; Chapter 8 Media Legends; Chapter 9 Arts and Entertainment Legends; Chapter 10 Music Legends; Chapter 11 Medical, Science and Technology; Chapter 12 Sports; Chapter 13 Community Service and Quality of Life Legends; Chapter 14 Streets, Buildings and Programs Named for the Legends
Chapter 15 Schools Which the Legends AttendedChapter 16 What It Takes to Be a Legend; Chapter 17 Quotes About Houston; Chapter 18 Slogans; Chapter 19 American Business Legends; Chapter 20 Yesterdayism; Appendix: Other Writings by Hank Moore; About the Author
Summary This is the first Houston history book to be written from the business perspective, where the stories behind the successes are told. "Houston Legends" contains extrapolations into business culture innovators. Each chapter features historical perspectives in several key industries in the area's dynamic growth. Each topic is reviewed on the economic impact, the business contributions and the people involved and creative activities will be chronicled. Recurring themes include entrepreneurial spirit, business survival, strategies, growth and vision. The names, dates and events are intertwined with anecdotes, applicable to modern business. Common themes include giving back generously to the community, stages in the evolution of a business, creativity and mentoring the next generation of leaders. This is a methodical way of reviewing Houston history in terms of the pioneers and their legacies for free enterprise
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General
Growth
SUBJECT Houston (Tex.) -- History
Houston (Tex.) -- Growth
Subject Texas -- Houston
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781630474690
163047469X