Business Resources
Houston is ready-made for business success. World-class infrastructure, welcoming business networks, and a can-do spirit among Houstonians, combined with a broad range of business resources, supports companies wishing to expand or relocate in the area.
The Greater Houston Partnership serves as the local Chamber of Commerce, as the Economic Development entity, and as the central point for International Business.
More »Small Business Resource Center
Among the nation's 20 most populous metropolitan areas, Houston is the first to recover all the jobs it lost in the recession. Small and midsize businesses have played a major role in that recovery.
More »Business Assistance
From site selection data to the permit process, the Greater Houston Partnership offers a wealth of information and services to help you expand or relocate your business in the Houston region.
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Quite simply, Houston means success. The Houston region has everything your company needs - from a workforce of more than 2.7 million to a reputation as a fast-growing technology center. And, Houston offers so much more: real estate priced below the national average, a solid transportation infrastructure, appealing business incentives and wage rates that help companies compete around the world. These are just a few of the benefits.
More »Tech Transfer
Houston has a well-developed infrastructure for transferring to the private sector technology developed at area research institutions.
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Any business-ready city needs an educated, talented and motivated work force and with Houston's workers being better educated than the national average, there is no shortage of skilled labor to power the businesses that choose the Houston region as their base.
More »Incubator Space
In 2008, the City of Houston issued permits for new construction valued at $5.74 billion, up 3.9 percent from $5.52 billion in 2007. In the first quarter of 2009, it issued permits for $1.11 billion, down 27.0 percent from the same period in 2008.
More »Entrepreneurial Assistance
The Houston region is known all over the world as one of the most entrepreneur-friendly cities. The region's "can-do" spirit, its welcoming atmosphere, its low cost of living and the ease of doing business make the region a solid business magnet for entrepreneurs looking to turn their dreams into reality.
