Testimonials

Members know there are huge benefits to belonging to the Greater Houston Partnership. As Members, they've had the chance to grow their businesses, effect change throughout the region and be part of a dynamic organization with ties around the world.

See what our Members have to say about being Partnership Members.

What Members Say...

Great resource for businesses.
"The 2007 Greater Houston Partnership Annual Meeting was inspiring. The Partnership apparently recognizes future trends and its strategic plans seems to ensure Houston will make the most of approaching opportunities. It also notices the growth and importance of partnering with emerging markets.
Chairman John Hofmeister's vision of making Houston the epicenter of a mid-coast megalopolis and a global business hub is an ambitious and worthy goal. He is clearly a personable leader with a global vision. Houston's economic, civic and social development looks promising with Hofmeister at the helm.
The Annual Meeting provided a great networking opportunity with a diverse group of business, community and political leaders. Membership and involvement in the Partnership will certainly provide access to comprehensive and vital information on business development.
I look forward to joining in the mission to make Houston a model global city."
Felix Chevalier, Esq., Chevalier Law Firm, PLLC
Great resource for businesses.
"The Partnership has been a great tool for me in my business. The events are top-notch and the staff is extremely knowledgeable. I am constantly amazed at the incredible resources available to the membership. If there is a tool or some information you need to make your business grow, the Partnership will help you get it. There is no other organization like it."
John Gonzales, Director of Sales at Supply Chain Connect
Wonderful networking events!
"My involvement in the greater Houston Partnership has given me opportunities to meet clients, partners and friends. The large events and more intimate venues facilitate networking and relationship building. My career keeps me very busy, but I do make time for involvement in the GHP because it does pay off."
Sara Gammill, Corporate Marketing Executive, EDI Architecture, Inc.
Networking and outreach platforms for the future.
"The Partnership provides a platform for networking and reaching out to other businesses. Through our involvement in the Partnership, we have developed great relationships that have proven invaluable to the success and growth of our firm. The Partnership serves as a lifeline with connections throughout the business community. Through our involvement in committees and networking events, we stay at the forefront of issues and public policy that impact businesses."
Ira Wayne McConnell, Managing Partner, McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP and Our Affiliate McConnell & Jones, LLP
Proactive in developing a legislative agenda to address key business issues for the region.
"The Partnership has been very proactive in developing a legislative agenda that is keyed specifically to the most pressing business issues of the day. I feel strongly that our excellent relationship with Texas leadership has helped position the Partnership for success this session."
2005 Partnership Chairman, Jodie L. Jiles, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets
Ensuring an educated workforce for the future.
"I can't imagine that there is another major city in America where the business community has as close a relationship with the public school system as we do in Houston. The Partnership has made an extraordinary contribution to the quality of education provided by Houston Independent School District and will continue to provide assistance and advice.  It is all part of ensuring that we have an educated workforce for the future."
2004 Partnership Chairman, Robert Mosbacher, Jr., President, Mosbacher Energy Company
The power of the Partnership.
"The real power of the Partnership is manifest in what all member companies together can do for the good of all businesses in the entire eight-county Houston region."
Deborah M. Cannon, President & CEO, Houston Zoo, Inc.
Networking works if you work it...
Here are some "Nuggets of Knowledge" from the Greater Houston Partnership's Emerging Business Council Super Summit III on doing business with large companies: Think like a big company, clearly define what you can do for them and be concise in presenting it, attend networking events to meet people and begin to build relationships in order to open doors.
Leisa Holland-Nelson, President, !nfovine Interactive, LLC
…top organization for business development.
“The Greater Houston Partnership is the preeminent organization in Houston for business development. Effective Execution, Inc. generates its best leads and clients from partnership events.”
Ravi Kathuria, President, Effective Execution, Inc.
The Partnership ... the benefits.
"Getting the business community behind major issues that confront our region is critical. The only way you can do that is to have a strong Partnership, and the only way that happens is if every company that is doing business in Houston is a member. The work the Partnership does benefits every single company in this region."
Charles E. McMahen, Director, Compass Bank
Gets the important issues...before local, state and federal officials.
"Our membership involvement helps get the important issues of both the general business community and our company before local, state and federal officials and projects our issues far beyond what we could do working alone."
Bob Stout, President, Stout Government Relations Consulting LLC
The best game in town for making viable business contacts!
"Having been president of a national organization of networking groups for 10 years, the Partnership is the best networking opportunity I know. With such a diverse membership and variety of activities, the Partnership provides a magnificent forum for making viable business contacts.  We have met so many members who have become valuable resources for our own business as well as for our clients."
Genie Fuller, President, CEO Network Partners
Membership is a win-win situation.
"We have been members of the Greater Houston Partnership for more than five years.  Our membership has generated numerous valuable business relationships, and we continue to derive great benefit by being actively involved in the Partnership through various committees and networking events."
Susan Gramatges, Chief Operating Officer, Pierpont Communications, Inc.
The Partnership's programs meet company needs.
"Through the Ambassador program, the Greater Houston Partnership is in constant contact with its members to assure that their involvement in and knowledge of Partnership programs are customized to their companies' goals and needs."
Charlotte Marchesseau, CPC, Houston City Personnel
The Partnership . where we achieve success.
"The Partnership is the one place where members of the business community build a consensus on issues that impact their businesses.  Through the Partnership, we achieve success by focusing on challenges such as the economic climate, transportation, quality of life, environment and education."
James R. Royer, President and CEO, TCB (Turner Collie & Braden) Inc. 
Opportunities for positive impact.
"The Greater Houston Partnership offers members excellent access to government leaders and input into national, state and local government issues.  By serving on Partnership committees, I have had opportunities to build relationships with key civic and political leaders and, at the same time, help shape the issues that impact Houston businesses and the city as a whole."
Andrew Biar, Strategic Public Affairs, Inc.
The Partnership gives me a voice.
"The Greater Houston Partnership gives Active Imagination a voice in the Houston business community while providing the venue for making some great new friends and clients."
Adam Nisenson, Owner, Active Imagination
Building a better understanding.
"Members of the Partnership have direct access to a large resource of information allowing them to obtain a better appreciation and understanding of issues that affect the region and the different competing considerations."
James Raborn, Partner, Baker Botts, L.L.P.
The Partnership . an extension of our firm.
"As director of business development for a professional services firm, I discovered the Partnership was a great tool to expose our talented CPAs to the marketplace. The Partnership attended our state-of-the-firm meetings, PKF Universities, and 'lunch and learn' visits to inform our team on how they can make a difference. Thirty-three of our employees are now involved on committees that utilize their talents and spark their interests. It is a culture change internally for the firm — the Partnership made it easy."
Karen Love, Director of Business Development, PKF Texas
Sound business decisions based on accurate information.
"Access to accurate information is essential to make sound business decisions. Periodicals and newspapers don't always give the whole picture. We depend on timely and relevant information geared to the Houston economy to fill in the gaps left by other sources. The Partnership provides us with the information on which we can depend."
Jeff Bricker, Sr. Vice President, PageSoutherlandPage, L.L.P.
The Partnership CEO Roundtable is like Group Therapy for CEO's.
"I have received quality advice from some of the top mentors and business leaders in Houston through this program. The discussions and sharing of best practices are ‘real world,’ directly related to today's issues, and readily applicable to my growing business. Highly recommended!"
Kathie Nordt, President, i.focus corp.
The Emerging Business Council assists emerging companies and promotes Houston’s successes.
"Because of the Partnership’s vast network of member companies, the Emerging Business Council (EBC) is uniquely positioned to help its members connect with large Houston-based corporations we all seek to have as customers. By collaborating with other business organizations like the Houston Technology Center (HTC), we can better leverage available resources to assist emerging companies and promote Houston’s successes."
Steve Latham, President, Spur Digital
A great partnership.
"By identifying and exploring issues that affect the business community the Partnership faces challenges, fosters solutions, and optimizes successes. Shared experiences of large, established and small, emerging business benefit each other and the community as a whole."
Andrea Kates, President, SUMA Partners L.P.