International Business Profile

International Business Profile

The fourth-largest city in the United States is more than just a city; Houston is a ten-county region, vibrant with energy and pulsing with business opportunities.

The Houston region mixes a pro-business attitude with a can-do spirit. Houston is clearly at the forefront for future international business growth.

The Houston region:

• Is home to 21 foreign banks, representing 11 nations
• Has 86 foreign consulate offices
• Has more than 3,300 area firms, foreign government offices and non-profit organizations involved in international business
• Counts 560 area firms that are foreign-owned, and
• Has more than 600 area companies with offices in 129 countries.

It's also a true international city. Accoridng to the 2000 census, 19.2 percent of the region's population is foreign born.

Houston's top industries have ties across the region and around the world. The region's thriving economy is growing at twice the national rate.

Houston has a highly skilled and highly trained workforce to help your international business grow and prosper.

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