The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed six new member companies in the month of March. The Partnership works to connect companies with resources, information, and networking opportunities to help increase business while also providing a platform to influence the direction of the region.  New members who joined in the month of March include: Audubon Companies: Audubon is a global provider of engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), consulting, fabrication, and technical field services to the energy, chemicals, power, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Website. A+UP Charter Schools: A+UP is a tuition-free, public charter school serving grades 6-8 in Houston's Midtown District. Website. Bartlett Cocke: Bartlett Cocke is a general contractor in Texas. Bringing over six decades of experience working with industrial clients along the Gulf Coast, Bartlett Cocke has a depth of experience that encompasses a broad range of industrial environments and facility types. Website. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. Website. Fit Houston: Fit Houston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes health by increasing physical activity in free outdoor spaces and with free wellness programs for improved quality of life primarily focusing on under-resourced communities with reduced access to gyms and wellness resources. Website. Shriners Children's Texas: The Shriners Children's Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit pediatric burn hospital, research, and teaching center located on the campus of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Website. Click here to see the Partnership's Membership Directory.  To learn more about membership with the Greater Houston Partnership click here, or contact membership@houston.org.

The Greater Houston Partnership celebrates our members making important announcements and sharing news about their operations and impact in our community. Learn more about some of those announcements over the last month below. Business Moves AES announced that it will expand its Houston footprint by increasing its office space and headcount at its GreenStreet Tower office in downtown. Construction is expected to begin this spring. Education Prairie View A&M University has cut the ribbon on its new Blackstone LaunchPad center, which aims to help prepare students for the Texas job market. The University of Houston is set to bolster it’s Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies with a $1.2 million reward to help recruit and retain students who are interested in the fields of study covered by the center. Energy Transition Lummus Technology and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation announced a groundbreaking collaboration focused on pioneering advanced carbon capture solutions. Sunnova Energy International, a provider of renewable energy for homes and businesses, has teamed up with Lumin to roll out the Adaptive Home. Innovation Oceaneering received a prestigious NASA contract to spearhead vital research, engineering and mission integration services for the International Space Station Program. Walmart unveiled how some of the latest technologies will enable the world’s largest retailer to deliver a new type of commerce. Texas A&M University's Space Institute was announced as the first tenant of the future Exploration Park, NASA’s planned multipurpose development near the Johnson Space Center. Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced plans to build a next-generation supercomputer for one of the world’s largest energy providers to help achieve net-zero goals. Transportation The Port of Galveston announced its fourth cruise terminal complex, which will house Switzerland-based MSC Cruises. The MSC Seascape will begin sailing from the new terminal in 2025. A team from the University of Houston received a grant to continue its work on using AI and digital twin technology to better evaluate bridges in Texas. If you are a member and want us to help communicate news about your organization, please send a press release or information about the announcement to member.engagement@houston.org and we will share it with our content team for possible inclusion in an upcoming roundup. Learn more about Partnership membership.