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. Contact Us
The Houston region's location provides significant transportation and cost advantages for companies serving markets in the U.S. and in Mexico. The Houston region's U.S. centralized location is one of many reasons why the region ranks third in U.S. corporate headquarters for Fortune 500 companies.
The region is ideally situated for world trade and has the infrastructure in place to deliver products and services around the world. Houston's economy is diversified over eight key industries, and the region possesses a highly-trained and highly-skilled workforce to get business done.
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More »Global Advantages
As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is a dynamic, world-class city offering one of the best opportunities for your international business. Houston offers:
- a talented and highly-skilled workforce
- top-quality universities
- the largest medical center in the world
- an ever-growing energy sector
- the space to let your business grow and prosper.
More »Houston World Trade Center
Greater Houston Partnership's International Business Division. As a member of the World Trade Centers Association — headquartered in New York, we are part of a worldwide network of nearly 300 World Trade Centers in 90 countries.
More »Foreign Consulates
Houston is home to 94 foreign consulate offices, reflecting the diversity of the population and businesses located in the region.
More »International Resources
As the region's primary business advocate, the Greater Houston Partnership is dedicated to driving business success. International business is an important component to the Houston region's economy. The Partnership has a wealth of information, resources, and services to help your company compete on a global level.
More »World Bank Group PSLO
The World Bank Group PSLO Network is a group of 105 business intermediary organizations in 78 countries working to foster trade and investment between countries with the support of the World Bank Group's products and services. Houston PSLO services include:
- Identifying World Bank Group opportunities to secure financial support, political risk insurance, and procurement of goods & services
- Facilitates contact between local companies and the WBG
- Provides information on World Bank Group knowledge resources
Mission to Brazil 2012
Join Mayor Annise D. Parker for the 2012 City of Houston Economic Development Mission to Brazil including the cities of Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro
A Greater Houston Partnership and Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce supported trade mission.
Mayor Annise Parker invites you to join her, GHP President and CEO Jeff Moseley and BRATECC Executive Director A. Ricardo Debize Peduzzi in saving the dates of March 24-April 1, 2012 for the City of Houston's economic development mission to the cities of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Organized by the Greater Houston Partnership, this mission will focus on providing access, opportunity and information to South America's largest and most dynamic economy: Brazil. Select attendees encompassing all of Houston's leading economic sectors will join the mayor for high-level visits with government, industry and business leaders in both cities. The mission will also provide one-of-a-kind meetings relating to the rapid infrastructure build-up in Rio de Janeiro in advance of the World Cup 2014 and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Should you choose to join, you will gain access to high-level Brazilian officials and business leaders in various fields, including energy, medical, technology, education and transportation industries. Additionally, the United States Consulate in Sao Paulo will give delegates a full trade and economic briefing, intimately familiarizing you with the unique trends shaping the Brazilian economy.
Local media have seen the potential that Brazil holds for Houston and will be part of the delegation.
Interested parties will receive information about cost of participation, agenda and sponsorship opportunities.
Join us for this exciting mission and help us represent Houston business excellence to one of the world's most promising market places!
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