Topics covered:

Current state of Houston's luxury real estate market

Why "months of inventory" is the number to watch

How Compass built and maintains its market-leading position

The impact of the Anywhere brand acquisition

Phased marketing and the "moment of demand"

Why Zillow's Zestimate can mislead sellers

The rise of ultra-luxury condos in Houston

Advice for buyers in today's market

Can AI replace a real estate agent?

Presented by Withum, a top 25 advisory, tax, and audit firm. Supported by Douglas Elliman and Spring Branch Management District.

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From construction and restaurants to the Texas Medical Center and university research, Charles explains the real workforce math behind mass deportation, the chilling effect of H-1B restrictions, and why Congress has repeatedly failed to pass meaningful reform. He also lays out what business leaders can — and should — do about it.

Topics covered: Why immigration is a Houston business issue, not just a political one Mass deportation's economic and humanitarian impact Legal immigration slowdowns: H-1B fees, DACA backlogs, TPS cancellations Why Congress can't pass reform (and who keeps blocking it) Practical steps Houston business leaders can take today.

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HBJ's Sean McElroy and Chandler France sit down with Dan to discuss: What makes Huntington's model different from other national banks Why size and scale matter more than ever in regional banking How the Cadence and Veritex integrations were completed so quickly Huntington's branch expansion strategy across Houston and Texas.

The verticals driving growth: energy, healthcare, SBA lending, and auto What being the first bank listed on Nasdaq Texas really signals Plus: A bonus Executive Insights segment featuring Melissa Webb, President of Brokerage for Douglas Elliman Texas, on the luxury real estate market and what the state's economic boom means for buyers and sellers.

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Kevin breaks down the inside story of Sysco's landmark $29.1 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot (Jetro), the "Costco for restaurants" serving hundreds of thousands of independent mom-and-pop eateries. He explains why the deal is about saving restaurants money — not raising prices — and how combining two massive food businesses creates a coast-to-coast distribution powerhouse.

Plus: the real story behind beef inflation (hint: it has nothing to do with tariffs), why mom-and-pop restaurants are actually outperforming national chains right now, and what Sysco's data reveals about where the American consumer is truly headed.

Topics covered:

The $29.1B Restaurant Depot acquisition — how it came together and why now Cash-and-carry vs. delivery: two models, one company.

Tariffs, supply chains, and food cost reality vs. perception.

Why independent restaurants are winning over chains.

The rise of Indian food, TikTok, and "experimental eating."

How Sysco's 6,500 sales consultants help restaurants survive rising costs What Houston's food scene says about America's restaurant future.

HBJ On the Record is brought to you by the Houston Business Journal, with presenting sponsor Withum.

In this episode of HBJ On the Record, James joins host Sean McRory and HBJ technology reporter Jishnu Nair to talk about the infrastructure challenges and opportunities shaping Greater Houston's future. From regional drainage and highway capacity to AI adoption, workforce development, and public-private partnerships, this is a candid look at what it actually takes to keep one of America's fastest-growing cities moving.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• Why drainage is Houston's most urgent infrastructure priority
• The road projects that will matter most over the next decade
• How AI is changing engineering today — and what it will never replace
• The case for thinking regionally instead of locally
• How LJA's 200-intern program is building the next generation of Houston engineers
• What a blank-check infrastructure investment would look like

James Ross has spent decades at the center of Houston's growth story. This conversation is essential listening for business leaders, developers, city planners, and anyone who wants to understand where Houston is headed — and what it will take to get there.

HBJ On the Record is presented by the Houston Business Journal and sponsored by Withum. Supporting sponsors: Douglas Elliman and Spring Branch Management District.