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Economic Development | August 4, 2021

Small Biz Insider: Houston Outlaws COO Talks Esports Explosive Growth

There's casual video gaming. And then, there's esports. The competitive gaming industry is rapidly growing with a global market valued at over $1 billion. A major league team playing on the national stage is based right here in Houston.

Economy | August 4, 2021

Real Estate CEO on What’s Driving Record Home Sales in Houston Region

Last year’s collapse in oil prices and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t keep the Houston region’s housing market down for long. Area realtors ended 2020 with 115,523 home sales, up 11.6% from the year before and a new annual record for the region. The median price of a single-family home also reached a new peak of $259,011 in 2020, up 6.4% from 2019.

Economic Development | August 2, 2021

Regions and Neighborhoods: Small-Town Charm with Big City Amenities in Tomball

Economic Development | July 29, 2021

Houston Hospitals Take Top Honors on Prestigious U.S. News & World Best Hospital Rankings

Economic Development | July 29, 2021

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Economic Development | July 28, 2021

California Leads Houston HQ Relocations and Other 2020-2021 Highlights

Membership | July 27, 2021

Houston Experts Urge Vaccination as COVID-19 Fourth Wave Grows

After months of decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, medical experts warn the increasingly prevalent Delta variant - coupled with slowing vaccination rates - pose a threat to the greater Houston region.

Membership | July 23, 2021

5 Houston Olympians Who Raised the Bar on a Global Stage

The Tokyo Olympics, postponed last year due to COVID-19, kicks off July 23 and features over 11,000 athletes from around the world. More than 500 athletes will represent Team USA from across the country, including notable Houston athletes such as Simon Biles, Lawson Craddock and Kelley Hurley.

Economy | July 22, 2021

Economic Update: Employment, COVID and a Look Back at the Last Decade

Houston has overcome significant hurdles from the COVID-induced recession, but difficulties still lie ahead. During this week's Economy Series webinar, Patrick Jankowski, the Partnership’s Senior Vice President of Research, discussed how Houston has recovered and what the region can expect through the remainder of the year.

Innovation/Technology | July 21, 2021

Small Biz Insider: How SnapStream Became a Late Night TV Mainstay

If you've ever watched 'The Daily Show,' or other late night TV programs, then you've most likely seen the product of a small business born right here in Houston.

Membership | July 19, 2021

New Partnership Members in June

The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 19 new member companies in the month of June. 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.

Economy | July 19, 2021

Bayou Business Download: A Look at the Houston Employment Picture at the Midyear Point

In this episode of Bayou Business Download we talk about the employment picture here in Houston as the economic recovery continues. We’ll look at the jobs added and in which sectors, while also discussing what the rest of the year is likely to look like.