Ross Perot left an indelible mark on this country, state, and city that we both call home. I’ve long admired him for his entrepreneurial spirit, his patriotism, his visionary leadership, and his enormous philanthropic efforts. Since Mr. Perot’s passing few days ago, many poignant obituaries have been published. Perhaps the most touching piece came from his longtime friend Tom Luce who described …
Success can be defined in so many different ways. Whether your goal is financial revenue, customer satisfaction, personal contentment, social impact, or something else altogether, there are a few core principles that will help you get there and beyond. There are seasons when it’s easier or harder stick to these strategies depending on what’s happening at work or at home. …
Nina launched the “Aid for Ecuador” campaign in response to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador in April 2016. More than 660 people have been killed, with more than 27,000 injured. Thousands of homes, businesses, public buildings and schools are in ruins. Nina Vaca explained: “While the disaster has already faded from the headlines, the acute needs of …
The inspiration to launch this campaign came after Houston-based Solo Mujeres magazine named Nina Woman of the Year at the 11th annual Tribute to the Hispanic Woman. The event was a celebration in commemoration of the International Day of the Woman on March 8. The Solo Mujeres campaign, benefited the next generation of Latina leaders. $11,000 went directly to women looking to expand their educational opportunities …
Moments after the devastating 2016 earthquake in Ecuador, Nina Vaca jumped into action to help the country where she was born. She started gathering donors to support her Aid for Ecuador campaign as she competed in the “Escape from Alcatraz” triathlon in San Francisco. Nina collected $100,000 for Aid for Ecuador to help entrepreneurs rebuild their businesses. After Nina’s visit …
Pinnacle Group celebrated its 22nd anniversary and the remarkable accomplishments of its associates over the past year at its Annual Awards Presentation and Celebration. The Night of the Stars-themed event occurred on Dec. 15 at the Renaissance Hotel in Addison. Associates who have been with the firm for five and 10 years were honored for their tenure. Awards were given for …