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Murray Resources Timeline
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Jan 1988
With a $2,000 loan, Marsha Murray starts the company under its original name—Memorial City Personnel.
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Jan 1990
Murray Resources places its first job candidate at a public energy company. The company remains as one of Murray Resources' clients.
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Feb 1995
Murray Resources hires its first employee.
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March 1998
The company begins using candidate and job assessment tools as part of its recruiting process.
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June 1999
Murray Resources moves into its current offices in Memorial City.
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Aug 2000
Memorial City Personnel changes its name to Murray Resources.
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Sept 2005
Murray Resources receives the Economic Development Star Award for contributions to the growth and vitality of West Houston
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June 2007
Named #1 Fastest Growing Woman-Owned Business in the Personnel Industry Category by Houston Business Journal.
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May 2008
The company is recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by the Houston Business Journal
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March 2011
Murray Resources announces company rebranding.
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May 2012
The company launches "Career Guider" workshops for job seekers.
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June 2012
Murray Resources launches "Hot Topic in HR" seminar series for HR executives and business leaders.
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Feb 2013
Murray Resources earns a spot on the Inc. 500 / 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America.
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April 2013
Marsha Murray wins Bronze Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year.
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Oct 2013
Murray Resources opens satellite offices in The Woodlands, Galleria, Downtown, Pearland, and Sugar Land.
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May 2014
Marsha Murray named to the Houston Business Journal's list of Who's Who in Energy for third consecutive year.
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Dec 2014
Murray Resources named two-time winner of Economic Development Star Award for contributions to the growth and vitality of West Houston.
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March 2015
Company opens satellite offices in Dallas and Austin markets.
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June 2015
Murray Resources acquires the assets of Kingwood Personnel, marking the company's first acquisition.
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July 2016
Murray Resources recognized as one of the world's fastest growing UH Cougar-owned businesses.
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Oct 2017
Marsha Murray honored as one of Houston Business Journal's 'Women Who Mean Business'.
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March 2018
Murray Resources Named 'Best Staffing Firm to Work For' by Staffing Industry Analysts
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April 2018
Company opens satellite office in Pheonix, AZ market.
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Aug 2018
Murray Resources Named the Fastest Growing Recruiting Firm in Texas.
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Sept 2018
Company opens satellite office in New Orleans, LA market.
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Jan 2019
Murray Resources launches My One Life Podcast focused on helping candidates land their dream job.
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Aug 2019
Murray Resources named to Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for 6th time.
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Feb 2020
Murray Resources recognized by TrustPilot as the #1 Rated Recruiting Firm in the U.S.
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May 2022
Murray Resources named to Forbes lists of 'Best Executive Recruiting Firms' and 'Best Professional Recruiting Firms'.
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Nov 2022
Murray Resources is awarded the #1 Best Place to Work in Houston by the Houston Business Journal.
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Jan 2023
Company moves back into completely redesigned, state of the art Memorial City office.
