The Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) was founded in 1989 with the merger of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Economic Development Council, and the Houston World Trade Association. Today, GHP is one of the nation's most influential business organizations, representing the interests of the Houston region's enterprises - from the local entrepreneur to the global Fortune 500.
Through its membership, GHP represents the business interests of the 10 county Houston region - including Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Waller counties.
Why Should You Become a Member of GHP?
Having more than 2,100 Members, 60 committees, and hundreds of annual events, GHP is Where Business Happens. GHP Membership provides a platform for networking and advocacy between Members that spans across industries and geographies. As a Member-driven organization, GHP is committed to providing you with exclusive benefits and resources to help advance your company goals and foster continued business growth.
GHP Membership Provides You:
- Access to the region's premier networking opportunities that connect you to other like minded professionals.
- Professional development luncheons, seminars and workshops, providing insights and knowledge you can leverage to grow your business.
- Committee involvement opportunities where you can network with other business professionals as you influence the initiatives and policies that will help shape the Houston region
- Powerful peer-to-peer networking with titans of industry in the most anticipated and unmatched business events.
- Valuable research data to help you keep up to date on the latest trends and economic indicators that affect your business.
- Business engagement tools through the Members Only website designed to provide you with lead generation resources to grow your revenue stream.
- A forum to help grow your business!
Join the Greater Houston Partnership and experience the wealth of resources and benefits that membership affords.
For more information on becoming a Member of the Greater Houston Partnership, or to determine the Membership level that is right for you, please contact Member Services at 713-844-3683 or membership@houston.org
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Where Business Happens
GHP's business development tools and resources create opportunities for you to generate new business leads and increase your company's profitability. We are proud that more than 66 percent of our 2,100 Members are small businesses. The success of the Houston region's small businesses is essential to achieving regional economic prosperity, and GHP is committed to providing Members with valuable benefits and resources to help further grow and expand their business.
Benefits and Resources to Make Business Happen
- Member Involvement Series - A two-part series that includes Member Orientation - an overview of GHP and how to get involved, and Maximize Your Membership - a step by step guide to getting the most out of your membership investment.
- RFP LINKS - A Request for Proposal database full of bids and award notifications in the public and private sector. This valuable tool includes a multitude of business development opportunities and provides GHP Members with a potential new revenue stream.
- Membership Directory - We help you get noticed! The GHP printed and online directories include your contact information and customized business description, helping to generate new business leads.
- B2B/Member2Member Program - Introduce your products and services to more than 2,100 companies by providing exclusive business incentives to other GHP Members.
- Visibility - Gain maximum exposure and showcase your company's products or services to key business leaders and decision makers through advertising in GHP publications and sponsorship of GHP events.
- Members Only Website - Exclusive access to GHP Members Only portal, providing you with up to date Houston Economic and Business News, Research Data, and Business Search tools.
- Discounts - Up to a 50 percent discount on GHP events, publications and services for all company employees.
- eCertify - A user-friendly online tool for international exports that enables exporters and freight forwarders to create, submit and collect electronic Certificates of Origin from your desktop.
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Where Networking Happens
With more than 60 committees and 500 annual events, your involvement at GHP creates opportunities for quality networking with other Houston business leaders to help you build strong relationships that can positively impact your bottom line. GHP also provides you with educational seminars and programs designed to help you stay up to date with the latest business trends and information. It is through your involvement how you form business relationship that turn into trusted referrals.
A Sampling of Networking Opportunities
- GHP's Signature Events are the foundation of building stronger business acumen for its Member companies. These premier business events present content that puts your organization at the forefront of progress and knowledge. Click here to view our 2012 Signature and Major Events line up.
- Annual Meeting - Considered "Houston's first business meeting of the year" with more than 1,000 attendees, GHP Annual Meeting enables you to meet and network with elected officials, GHP Board of Directors, Consular Corp, business community leaders, economists, and key decision makers.
- Quarterly Networking Luncheon - Members-only luncheons structured to optimize networking opportunities.
- Partnership PM - Connect with other GHP members during monthly after-hour networking event hosted at unique venues.
- B2B/Member2Member Networking Event - Annual after hours networking event designed to facilitate members doing business with other members.
- Houston Regional Business Tours - Industry specific tours designed to provide a behind the scenes look at the operations of Houston region's Crown Jewels, including the Port, Medical Center, and Airport System.
- Lunch and Learn - Training sessions that focus on business topics of interest for Sales and Business Development professionals.
- Continuing Education Credits- Accredited CE/CLE Courses for business professionals in the areas of Law, Tax, and Immigration.
- Signature Event Logo: Houston Region Outlook - Get up to date information on the economic forecast for the Houston region to help you prepare for trends that will shape your business.
- World Discovery Tours - Group tours created to familiarize you with the country, culture, and business community of several of Houston's key trade partners.
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Where Advocacy Happens
GHP is one of the nation's most influential business organizations and advocates for Members on local, state and federal levels. GHP membership enables you to be a part of the collective voice for the Houston business community and keep up to date on legislative and regulatory issues affecting your business.
Fighting to Make Your Voice Heard
- Committee Involvement - Choose where to get involved from our 60 committees and help craft the strategies and policies that shape the Houston region and create solid business relationships with fellow GHP Members.
- Elected Officials Reception - An annual event that facilitates networking with local elected officials.
- Signature Events Logo "State Of" Addresses - Annual events focused on the status of the State, City, County, Senate, Airports, Transportation and METRO featuring keynotes from local and state leaders.
- Federal Advocacy Missions - Quarterly trips to the nation's capital to advocate prominent issues that impact the Houston business community.
- In this election year, Members have an opportunity to participate in trips to the Democrat and Republican National Conventions
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More »Public Policy
The Greater Houston Partnership is the primary advocate for local, regional, state, and federal public policies that establish Houston as a top region in the U.S. for business.
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The Greater Houston Partnership provides confidential, free-of-charge information, services and marketing the region's benefits to companies around the globe. We drive regional economic development, partnering with a network of business leaders, public officials, and economic development allies to provide an array of services to companies with retention, expansion, and relocation projects.
More »About Membership
The Greater Houston Partnership has some of the most dynamic businesses and organizations within its membership. The Partnership welcomes the opportunity to add your business or organization to our membership.
More »International Business
Houston Region: The New Global Gateway
The Houston region is an undisputed global leader in international business, with ties reaching all over the globe. The 10-county region's geographic location makes it an easily-accessed portal to the global marketplace. From the Port of Houston to the Houston Airport System to a host of international entities doing business around the clock, Houston is where you want to be if your business is looking to go global.
