METRO Chair Carrin Patman provided an update on the transit agency’s operations as the economy reopens.

Patrick Jankowski, the Partnership's Senior Vice President of Research, provides an economic update on the current state of Houston’s economy during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dr. James McDeavitt, VP & Dean of Clinical Affairs at Baylor College of Medicine, shared guidance on returning to the workplace safely, specific industry considerations for reopening, and steps your business should take to protect employees and customers.

This webinar examined employer considerations when reopening and a focus on the tax, legal and HR implications of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Partnership President and CEO, Bob Harvey, and Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Taylor Landin, discussed Governor Abbott’s Report to Open Texas and the positive steps the business community can take to reopen the Houston economy safely, sustainably and successfully.

Patrick Jankowski, the Partnership’s Senior Vice President of Research, discussed how COVID-19 and oil prices are impacting the national and local economies, including GDP and unemployment claims.

Representatives from Workforce Solutions reviewed the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and resources available to Houston-area employers facing COVID-19 related workforce disruptions.

Greater Houston Partnership President and CEO discussed COVID-19's impact on Houston's business climate as well as actions the Partnership is taking to support Houston's business community throughout the crisis. Partnership Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Taylor Landin, also shared early plans on plans behind restarting Houston's economy.

Patrick Jankowski, the Partnership’s Senior Vice President of Research, discussed COVID-19's global economic impact, including projections of a 3% decline in global GDP and contractions in top export markets and trade markets.

Insperity and Workforce Solutions representatives answer questions on how to effectively implement Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and provide guidance on potential scenarios employers might face.

A panel of local lenders discussing federal aid programs available to assist businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn discusses the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other federal stimulus programs enacted to aid businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Patrick Jankowski, the Partnership’s Senior Vice President of Research, discussed his latest analysis of COVID-19, collapsing oil prices, and the imminent U.S. recession and their impact on Houston’s economy.

Representatives from Insperity, Workforce Solutions and the Texas Workforce Commission discussed issues facing employers and the workforce.

Partnership President & CEO Bob Harvey hosted an information session on Harris County's "Stay Home-Work Safe" Order now in effect.

Tim Jeffcoat, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration Houston District Office, provided an update on disaster recovery loans and other resources available to small businesses coping with the impact of the coronavirus.