http://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-liveProduced By: Rudy Sutherland | Based out of Houston, Texas; the focus of Houston LIVE is on acknowledging that we all have a different frame of reference and perspective. And in this context this show is willing to discuss any and all topics -- Pleasant and unpleasant; Erroneous or factual; Lucid and misunderstood; Honorable or scandalous. Join us each week for straight talk about community and political issues from a perspective that all sides can relate too. Interviews… Music… Business… News… Events… Politics… Trends… Listener dial-in number: (347) 989-1919enCopyright Rudy Sutherland (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:30:00 GMTSat, 22 May 2010 19:30:00 GMTCurrent EventsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/50f62933-e799-4143-b444-11feebc723bblive_nationlogo1.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-liveProduced By: Rudy Sutherland | Based out of Houston, Texas; the focus of Houston LIVE is on acknowledging that we all have a different frame of reference and perspective. And in this context this show is willing to discuss any and all topics -- Pleasant and unpleasant; Erroneous or factual; Lucid and misunderstood; Honorable or scandalous. Join us each week for straight talk about community and political issues from a perspective that all sides can relate too. Interviews… Music… Business… News… Events… Politics… Trends… Listener dial-in number: (347) 989-1919feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comcurrent events,city of houston,rudy sutherland,minority business,small business,houston,annise parker,2010,al spinks,american dreamSutherland RudynoProduced By: Rudy Sutherland | Based out of Houston, Texas; the focus of Houston LIVE is on acknowledging that we all have a different frame of reference and peepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/22/coh-metro-a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chitBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/22/coh-metro-a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chit/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/22/coh-metro-a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chitSat, 22 May 2010 19:30:00 GMTCoH METRO | A closer look at the Small Business Chittlin Circuit in Houston, Tx. 50th Episode! One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/22/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | Directed by Karen Hudson, the Small/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SB/DBE) Program was created to provide additional opportunities for Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to participate in contracting and procurement opportunities within METRO. METRO’s SB/DBE Program operates in a race and gender neutral manner and is designed to include all segments of the region’s business community and is open to participation without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age or disability. This show will explain the findings of the Mayor’s transition team and how you can navigate this entity effectively.00:45:00Sutherland RudynoCity of Houston,Karen Hudson,Houston METRO,Frank Wilson,Rudy Sutherland50th Episode! One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/22/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Suthehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/18/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/18/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/18/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuTue, 18 May 2010 19:00:00 GMTCoH Affirmative Action | A closer look at the Small Business Chittlin Circuit in Houston, Tx. One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/18/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | Established by Resolution 81-2, the Mayor's Office of Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance (AACC) promotes equal access, employment, and economic opportunity at every level of City government. AACC's mission is to provide quality certification, compliance, business development, and training programs, while maintaining high standards of customer service and accountability. In this episode, we will discuss what this department does to help and to hurt your business; and why.00:45:00Sutherland RudynoCity of Houston,Robert Gallegos,Minority Business,Annise Parker,Rudy SutherlandOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/18/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | Establhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/12/coh-has-a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuit-in-houston-txBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/12/coh-has-a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuit-in-houston-tx/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/12/coh-has-a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuit-in-houston-txWed, 12 May 2010 19:30:00 GMTCoH HAS | A closer look at the Small Business Chittlin Circuit in Houston, Tx. One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/12/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland |According to the Houston Airport System website: "The Small Business Development and Contract Compliance Division (SBDCCD) exists to promote the utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) financially-assisted contracts, the utilization of Minority and Women and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (MW/PDBEs) in City of Houston funded contracts, to improve access to HAS contract and procurement opportunities for MW/PDBE and non-MW/PDBE companies and to ensure compliance with local and federal mandates." We will discuss & dissect this statement and more in this episode.00:45:00Sutherland RudynoCity of Houston,Goodwille Pierre,Minority Business,Houston Airport System,Rudy SutherlandOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/12/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland |Accordihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/11/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/11/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/11/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuTue, 11 May 2010 19:00:00 GMTCoH PWE | A closer look at the Small Business Chittlin Circuit in Houston, Tx. One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/11/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland |The Small Business Development Group (SBDG) was established to promote equal access to PWE contract and procurement opportunities for Small/ Minority/ Women Business Enterprises(S/MWBE).According to Mr. Tony Henshaw, Manager of SBDG "The SBDG’s #1 goal is to maximize S/MWBE participation in PWE contracts by: Providing contracting opportunity information to S/MWBE; Providing education and outreach and serve as an advocate for S/MWBE; Assisting prime contractors with identifying certified S/MWBE to participate; and, Reviewing PWE contracts and set realistic participation goals." In this episode, we will dissect this statement and more.00:45:00Sutherland RudynoCity of Houston,Tony Henshaw,Minority Business,Public Works,Rudy SutherlandOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/11/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland |The Smahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/07/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/07/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/07/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuFri, 07 May 2010 19:00:00 GMTCoH MWBE Committee | A closer look at the Small Business Chittlin Circuit in Houston, Tx. One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/07/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | DOUBLE-HEADER: Part One: Chaired and Co-chaired by city council members James G. Rodriguez and C.O. "Brad" Bradford, this committee will consider “Small contractor development and contract compliance; the City’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Persons With Disabilities Enterprise (PWDBE) programs; and compliance with labor standards, including prevailing wage standards.” In this episode, we will clearly lay out what this committee does Small Business ecosystem of the City of Houston. Part Two: The City of Houston Strategic Purchasing Division (SPD) led by Mr. Calvin Wells – and under the umbrella of Mr. Alfred Moran’s shop, Administration & Regulatory Affairs, is the fulcrum on which the city's spend balances. We will discuss this important department and the role it plays in facilitating small business procurement opportunities.00:45:00Sutherland RudynoCity of Houston,James Rodriguez,Minority Business,Calvin Wells,Rudy SutherlandOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/07/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | DOUBLEhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/06/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/06/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/06/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuThu, 06 May 2010 20:00:00 GMTHMSDC | A closer look at the Small Business Chittlin Circuit in Houston, Tx.One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/06/2010 3:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | Established in 1973 the HMSDC has a membership of more than 220 major corporations and more than 900 minority businesses. The HMSDC has been recognized several times as Council of the Year for its outstanding contributions to minority business development. Our guest, Mr. Dick Huebner has overall management responsibility for the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council including human resources, financial, planning and administration.01:00:00Sutherland RudynoHMSDC,Richard Huebner,City of Houston,Minority Business,Rudy SutherlandOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/06/2010 3:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | Establhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/04/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/04/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circu/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/05/04/a-closer-look-at-the-small-business-chittlin-circuTue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 GMTIntro | A closer look at the Small Business Chittlin Circuit in Houston, Tx. One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/04/2010 3:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | The Mayor of Houston sets the tone for small business of all stripes by virtue of the directives given to department heads of each city department. The new Mayor, Annise Parker commissioned a transition team to make recommendations on the Small Business framework of the city. This show will discuss those recommendations and set the tone for the shows to follow in this series.00:45:00Sutherland RudynoCity of Houston,Small Business,Annise Parker,Transition,Rudy SutherlandOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 05/04/2010 3:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | The Mahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/02/12/a-proposal-of-change-performance-based-mwbe-prograEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/02/12/a-proposal-of-change-performance-based-mwbe-progra/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2010/02/12/a-proposal-of-change-performance-based-mwbe-prograFri, 12 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMTA Proposal of Change | Performance Based MWBE Program for HoustonOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 02/12/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | In this episode, we will discuss why the City of Houston Affirmative Action department needs New, Fresh Leadership in 2010 - and how the department is failing in it's mission under current Director, Velma Laws. If you have a business story regarding your experience with this department, good or bad - please email to: info@aljucar.com. And YES, you can respond anonymously. 00:45:00Sutherland RudynoHouston,Small Business,2010,Velma Laws,MWBEOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 02/12/2010 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM EST Call-in Number: (347) 989-1919 Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | In thihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/12/21/how-to-walk-the-spiritual-talkReligionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/12/21/how-to-walk-the-spiritual-talk/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/12/21/how-to-walk-the-spiritual-talkMon, 21 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT"How to Walk the Spiritual Talk"One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 12/21/2009 2:00 PM CST, 3:00 PM EST | Listener dial-in number: (347) 989-1919 | ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Al Spinks is the Author of "The 3 R's of Spiritual Growth", an inspiring book that meets you where you are and provides a means of allowing God to be the inspiration behind every step you take. We will discuss with Mr. Spinks the impetus for writing the book, its content, and what he hopes his readers take-away from the publication.01:00:00Sutherland RudynoAl Spinks,The 3 Rs of Spiritual Growth,God,Jesus,TheologyOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 12/21/2009 2:00 PM CST, 3:00 PM EST | Listener dial-in number: (347) 989-1919 | ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Al Spinkshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/12/13/its-complicated-starring-tiger-woodsCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/12/13/its-complicated-starring-tiger-woods/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/12/13/its-complicated-starring-tiger-woodsSun, 13 Dec 2009 21:00:00 GMT"It's Complicated", starring Tiger WoodsOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 12/13/2009 3:00 PM CST | Listener dial-in number: (347) 989-1919 | ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Pam Sutherland, President & CEO of Ecchies Uniforms and Socialite discusses the tragedy of Tiger Woods from several perspectives; and the implications to every person that thinks their relationship is safe.01:00:00Sutherland RudynoTiger Woods,Golf,Cheating,Mistress,FamilyOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Date / Time: 12/13/2009 3:00 PM CST | Listener dial-in number: (347) 989-1919 | ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: Pam Sutherland, Presidhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/30/Discussion-on-the-Cultural-Diversity-of-HoustonCulturehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/30/Discussion-on-the-Cultural-Diversity-of-Houston/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/30/Discussion-on-the-Cultural-Diversity-of-HoustonFri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMTDiscussion on the Cultural Diversity of Houston One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: EJ Jolivet is born and raised in Houston, Texas. He’s been a plumber, a news reporter and an advertising salesman. EJ has been blogging for the past two years on issues at the intersection of faith and business; book reviews and Houston events. His Blogs are Brother To Brother: http://brotobro.blogspot.com, Midtown Live: http://midtownlive.blogspot.com, and Books about Houston. EJ is also involved with an after school program at the Bluetriangle Multi-cultural center. With his rich and diverse background, EJ is going to discuss his perspective on the Cultural Diversity of Houston and his role in helping to expand it. 01:00:00Sutherland RudynoHouston,Culture,Diversity,Bluetriangle,Midtown LiveOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST: EJ Jolivet is born and raised in Houston, Texas. He’s been a plumber, a news reporter and an advertisihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/12/What-does-the-Houston-small-business-community-expBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/12/What-does-the-Houston-small-business-community-exp/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/12/What-does-the-Houston-small-business-community-expMon, 12 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMTWhat does the Houston small business community expect from the next Mayor of the city?One Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | in this episode, we will have a candid discussion about Houston’s small business community and the impact of the upcoming mayoral election on access, opportunity & growth.01:00:00Sutherland RudynoHouston,Mayoral Election,Small Business,Politics,EconomicsOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Hosted & Produced By: Rudy Sutherland | in this episode, we will have a candid discussion about Houston’s small business communhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/05/The-importance-of-nurturing-Small-Business-in-the-Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/05/The-importance-of-nurturing-Small-Business-in-the-/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/houston-live/2009/10/05/The-importance-of-nurturing-Small-Business-in-the-Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMTThe importance of nurturing Small Business in the Black CommunityOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Host: Rudy Sutherland | In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of nurturing Entrepreneurship & achieving the American Dream through self-sufficiency and capitalism in the Black Community. Our guest for this episode will be Brother Jesse who is a Staff Writer for The Final Call Newspaper, published by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam. He is an award-winning blogger including the 2009 Blogger of the Year for the Annual Black Weblog Awards. He is also a highly sought-after national motivational speaker with over 12 years of experience speaking to diverse audiences. Visit his blog at: jessemuhammad.blogs.finalcall.com. Hope you can join us!01:00:00Sutherland RudynoEntrepreneurship,Small Business,Community,Capitalism,American DreamOne Voice...www.VSBAOnline.com | Host: Rudy Sutherland | In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of nurturing Entrepreneurship & achieving the Ame