Episode 279: Entrepreneurism Updates!

Episode 279 originally broadcast on October 09, 2010

Stay current with The BusinessMakers. We’ve got the news you need. Russ visits with Mark Scimemi, state tax specialist for PKF Texas, who provides insight to what’s coming—a must for all taxpayers. We also visit with Paul Frison and Walter Ulrich, both of the Houston Technology Center; and B.J. Farmer, founder of CITOC.

School of Business 10/09/10

Russ and John are up early to present the show about the innovators and the entrepreneurs who most positively affect our lives. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—perceptive humor from Jay Leno; This Week in Business History includes such diverse personalities as Christopher Columbus (we go way back!), John Kenneth Galbraith and Disco Duck; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—CNN makes a questionable call.

Paul Frison - Houston Technology Center

Russ is at the Gulf Coast Innovation Conference & Showcase with Paul Frison, founder of the Houston Technology Center. This multi-faceted conference has been listed among the top business incubators changing the world. Paul explains the history and evolution of the Showcase and its growth to where it is today.

Walter Ulrich - Houston Technology Center

Russ is at the Gulf Coast Innovation Conference & Showcase with Walter Ulrich, president of the Houston Technology Center. Attendance is up at the Showcase, which fosters entrepreneurship and commercialization of emerging technology companies. Walter explains the incubation and mentoring process and the incredible growth of the Houston Technology Center.

Mark Scimemi - PKF Texas

As the year-end approaches, our thoughts turn to taxes. Mark Scimemi, state tax specialist for PKF Texas, provides insight to what’s coming, and offers helpful hints for all taxpayers. He also has information on the Greater Houston Partnership’s Annual Tax Conference coming in November.

B.J. Farmer - CITOC

Russ is at PKF Texas’ “Doing Business Over Coffee” where he interviews B.J. Farmer, founder and CEO of CITOC. Farmer launched his technology consulting company in 1995 and, over the years, has morphed and tweaked his offerings to stay current with client needs. As he advises clients to update their systems to operate their businesses more efficiently, he follows his own advice. Smart!