Entrepreneurial Enterprises Industry Guide

Houston is known all over the world as one of the most entrepreneur-friendly cities on the planet. The region’s “can-do” spirit, its welcoming atmosphere, its low cost of living and the ease of doing business here make the region a solid business magnet for entrepreneurs looking to turn their dreams into reality.

Houston knows that entrepreneurs help build the regional economy. The important role they play as innovators and employers cannot be overstated. The Greater Houston Partnership’s Emerging Business Council is a key tool to help entrepreneurs who are ready to merge with a larger company or emerge into maturity. The council was created in 2000 to help entrepreneurial ventures capitalize on Houston’s diverse business opportunities.

Houston Entrepreneurial Enterprises Facts:

  • The Houston region is home to more than 85,000 small businesses
  • Houston’s dynamic economy, well-developed information technology sector, talented workforce, business-friendly environment, low costs of living and ease of doing business make it a natural magnet for entrepreneurs.
  • Houston ranked #2 on the Milken Institute’s 2003 Best-Performing Cities Index
  • Site Selection magazine ranked the Houston-Baytown-Sugar Land metro area in the top 10 of Metro Areas for Investment in its March, 2004 issue

Enterpreneurial Enterprises Resources:

  • The Greater Houston Partnership Emerging Business Council
  • The Greater Houston Partnership Business Development Division
  • Texas Economic Development Web site
  • Small Business Administration
  • University of Houston Small Business Development Center

Enterpreneurial Enterprises Events:

  • The Greater Houston Partnership Super Summit, held yearly, helps emerging businesses learn to better partner with established corporations