Episode 311: Growth and Communication

Episode 311 originally broadcast on May 21, 2011

The BusinessMakers interview Mark Slaughter, president & CEO of RigNet, a company that provides remote communication services (video, voice, data) to the global oil and gas industry. We’ll visit with Dr Laura Murillo of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, have another Women Mean Business interview from Leisa Holland-Nelson and PKF’s Greg Price asks: How will you grow in today’s marketplace?

School of Business 05/21/2011

Russ and John present the show that celebrates entrepreneurism and innovation. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Week— wise words from political humorist Will Rogers; This Week in Business History includes the Dow Jones Index, the Associated Press and the Watergate scandal; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak that YOU should know; and Dumb Moments in Business History—ObamaCare has many variations on a theme.

Dr. Laura Murillo - Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Houston’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest in the country. After a distinguished professional career and being named among “Houston’s Most Influential Hispanic Women,” Laura was named president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Russ interviews an amazing woman who offers some interesting statistics.

Mark Slaughter - RigNet Inc.

Russ visits with Mark Slaughter, president & CEO of RigNet, a company that provides remote communication services (video, voice, data) to the global oil and gas industry—it’s no longer a “ship-to-shore” radio proposition. In a rapidly changing industry, the company has experienced rapid growth and success; RigNet was founded in 2001 and went public in December 2010. Mark discusses technology, real-time communications offshore and future diversification.