Two Truckers Saved from Suicide Thanks to the Catholic Chapels at Gas Stations in Brazil

Two Truckers Saved from Suicide Thanks to the Catholic Chapels at Gas Stations in Brazil

For 30 years, Rede Marajó, a chain of highway service stations in Brazil, has built and maintained Blessed Sacrament chapels at seven of its gas stations and plan to expand to more of their stations. Janeth Vaz (in feature photo at one of their gas station chapels) is director of the company. Each of these…

Catholic Business and Faith Innovation in Brazil: For 30 Years, Gas Stations with Blessed Sacrament Chapels!

Catholic Business and Faith Innovation in Brazil: For 30 Years, Gas Stations with Blessed Sacrament Chapels!

CNA w/ edits—A major gas station chain in Brazil is building chapels for the Blessed Sacrament on the country’s highways as an “oasis” for travelers. It is normal for travelers to stop at a gas station to fill a vehicle’s gas tank and maybe grab a bite to eat or take some time to rest,…

She Almost Lost Her Home In California’s Wildfires. Instead She Built A $200 Million Business

She Almost Lost Her Home In California’s Wildfires. Instead She Built A $200 Million Business

Culled from two excellent quick-read articles, one from Forbes and the other from 1BusinessWorld, learn how CEO Nikki Pechet’s current venture exemplifies launching a business by experiencing, identifying and solving a problem born of unexpected disaster, tragedy and struggle. More than that, a third, short piece, featured in My Morning Routine, showcases Pechet’s behind-the-scene habits of…

Commercial Construction Activity Forecast for 2019 and 2020 (and Beyond)

Commercial Construction Activity Forecast for 2019 and 2020 (and Beyond)

Timing the commercial real estate and development market is much the same as trying to time the stock market, or timing interest rates or housing values; many people try to do it- and most do it poorly. Commercial construction activity is in some ways like the overall economy; there are so many factors which can…