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Economic Development / February 24, 2025
Apple’s Major Investment Cements Houston as a Leading U.S. Manufacturing and Tech Hub
Like every city, Houston experiences setbacks. The difference is Houston doesn’t dwell on them. It adapts, rebuilds and always comes back stronger. That’s exactly what the region is doing with biotech, an emerging sector where Houston is determined to lead.
Life Sciences / April 28, 2025
From Setback to Strategy: How San Jacinto College and Generation Park are Building Houston’s Biotech Workforce
Living In Houston / September 30, 2024
Exploring Houston: A Guide to the Eclectic Montrose Neighborhood
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Education | December 30, 2023
Rice University President Unveils Top Priorities, Research Initiatives
Rice University President Reggie DesRoches delved into the institution’s transformative advancements, identifying research and community collaboration as top priorities of focus at the Partnership’s annual State of Education.
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Living in Houston | December 13, 2023
The Ultimate Houstonian Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except when you wait till the last minute to do your holiday shopping. To help you find the perfect gifts, we’ve rounded up a few ideas all Houstonians will love.
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Living in Houston | December 7, 2023
New Developments and Innovation Driving Growth in Bay Area Houston
Often referred to as the “Boating Capital of Texas”, Bay Area Houston is a top destination for businesses, families, and tourists, thanks in part to its close proximity to Galveston and Houston. Encompassing a widely diverse region, the Bay Area stretches from Pasadena to Galveston, consisting of communities such as La Porte, Seabrook, Clear Lake Shores, Webster, Friendswood, League City, Dickinson, Texas City, and La Marque.
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Talent/Workforce | December 1, 2023
Enhancing Supply Chain Diversity: A Perspective from D.C.
A core focus of the Greater Houston Partnership’s One Houston Together initiative is to enhance spending with Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) within the Houston region. This work is advanced through quarterly Supplier Diversity Roundtables along with a bi-annual convening of chief purchasing officers (CPOs) within the Partnership’s membership.
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Innovation/Technology | November 20, 2023
Cart.com Returns Home to Houston, Eyes Future Growth
E-commerce unicorn Cart.com has announced the relocation of its global corporate headquarters to Houston, returning to its roots after a brief stint in Austin. The end-to-end e-commerce services provider, originally founded in Houston in late 2020, experienced unprecedented growth fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The startup officially hit unicorn status earlier this year after a $60 million Series C round raised its valuation to $1.2 billion.
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Living in Houston | November 16, 2023
Experience Holiday Magic in Houston
The holiday season is officially upon us, which means Houston is about to undergo a magical transformation into an enchanting winter wonderland. To get into the spirit, we’ve rounded up a few fun-filled festivities happening in the Houston area.
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Economic Development | November 15, 2023
New 10-Block Mixed-Use Development to Revitalize EaDo Neighborhood
Real estate developers Pagewood and Wile Interests announced a new redevelopment project that will transform warehouses in Houston’s bustling East Downtown neighborhood into a massive 10-block mixed-use district.
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Talent/Workforce | November 14, 2023
MBE Spotlight: Mid-America Contractors and Gilbreath Communications
A core focus of the Greater Houston Partnership’s One Houston Together initiative is to enhance supplier diversity within the Houston region. This work is advanced through quarterly Supplier Diversity Roundtables along with a bi-annual convening of chief purchasing officers within the Partnership’s membership.
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Real Estate | November 9, 2023
Houston Named a Top Real Estate Prospect in New Survey
Houston has again solidified its position as a top real estate prospect, according to a new survey. Climbing up three spots from last year, the Bayou City ranks No. 11 out of 80 cities on the top real estate markets to watch list from The Urban Land Institute and PwC. The list is part of the duo’s broader annual report – Emerging Trends in Real Estate in 2024.
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Aerospace | November 9, 2023
Collaboration Key to Igniting Houston’s Aerospace Sector
Leaders in the aerospace industry convened for the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual Future of Space event this week, highlighting how Houston is positioned to become a leading aerospace hub. Here are a few takeaways.
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Economic Development | November 7, 2023
Texas Earns Top Spot in National Business Climate Ranking
Texas earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection Magazine’s annual rankings of the top business climates in the nation. The rankings are based on “a survey of corporate site selectors, qualified projects logged in the publication’s Conway Projects Database and independent measures of states’ attractiveness to capital investors,” according to Site Selection Magazine. Other factors included ease of permitting, availability of needed workforce skills, land, utilities and quality of life.
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Economic Development | November 6, 2023
Houston Emerging as a Premier International Sports Destination
Houston, also known as the Bayou City, Space City and the Energy Capital of the World, might be adding another title as it is rapidly gaining recognition as an international sports city.After years of bidding for and hosting small-scale events, the Houston region has successfully secured and will host a series of major sporting events in the upcoming years, including the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the 2025, 2027 and 2031 AAU Junior Olympic Games. Houston also recently hosted the NCAA Final Four, LPGA Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, and has been announced as a host city for several 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup matches.
