Scott Berg

Tech investments are transforming the Texas economy, often via companies from California in search of lower taxes and fewer regulations on land use and labor. “In the end, it’s all about the cost of doing business, and the cost of doing business is just lower in Texas,” said John Diamond, an economist at Rice University in Houston. Having dinner in downtown Austin “is like being in Silicon Valley circa 2005” because of the young and educated tech workers there, said Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at consulting firm RSM, who lives in the state capital. 🔗 Read more: https://on.wsj.com/3XDdGo7

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Another Great Panel Session at the combined ACHE North Texas education event. The panelists focused on financial sustainability. Key Takeaways: 1.        People are the greatest asset. Finding the best is hard 2.       15-20% supply and pharmaceutical costs are on the way due to new tariffs 3.       TX and OK at most risk of rural critical access hospital closures 4.       Physician and staff recruitment the biggest challenge for rural health 5.       Don’t over rely on the tools. Review your process. Equip your people. ACHE of North Texas, Steve Love, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC), Tammy R. Walsh, FHFMA, CHFP, CRCR, Paramount Healthcare Solutions, Erika Krehbiel, Texas de Peru, ACHE of East Texas, MCACHE - Midwest Chapter of ACHE, Forvis Mazars US, Children's Health, Kris Sanders, FACHE,

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🎙 Behind every project we build is a strategy rooted in purpose. On the latest episode of The Domino Effect by Digital Domino Marketing and Rudkin Productions, we go behind the scenes of Bartlett Cocke’s marketing and brand strategy—and how we’re staying ahead in a competitive Texas market. Tune in for real talk about bringing values like ownership, collaboration, and quality to life, on and off the jobsite. 🎧 Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/g76THNJm #MarketingStrategy #AECLeadership #BartlettCocke #TheDominoEffectPodcast #buildingbetterlives

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The Houston region led the top 20 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas in gross domestic product growth between 2021 and 2023, according to the Greater Houston Partnership. Houston GDP hit a record $697 billion in 2023 — the most recently available public data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — an increase of 25.1% from $557.3 billion in 2021.

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North Texas Innovation Alliance is thrilled to share the launch of a new podcast in partnership with industry leaders across North Texas!   Dallas College, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas, NTXIA and Tech Titans will launch the first episode of this innovative new podcast, Technology & Texas Legislation: A Deep Dive, on Thursday, September 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.    Join us for a timely and insightful discussion on: A review of technology-related bills passed during the last legislative session. What these new laws mean for innovation, education, and industry. A preview of what to expect in future sessions.   Our goal is to connect employers with insights, resources, and stories that spotlight how North Texas is building a strong pipeline of skilled talent.   We invite you to tune in, share with your teams, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Together, we can elevate the conversation and continue strengthening the tech ecosystem that powers our economy. Register: https://lnkd.in/gHCcr2GS

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How do you unlock the full potential of a merger?    Sandy Matthews, VP and director of integration, will join industry leaders at Morrissey Goodale LLC’s 11th annual Texas and the South Symposium to share M&A integration best practices and lessons learned from the field.    The panel will explore how thoughtful integration drives long-term success while avoiding common pitfalls. As the recipient of the 2023 Best Post-Transaction Award and named one of Morrissey Goodale’s Ten Movers and Shakers to Watch in 2025, Salas O’Brien brings a proven perspective on what it takes to grow stronger together.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSyJZJM9   #EngineeredForImpact

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