Economic Development / 24/02/2025
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.
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Talent/Workforce | February 28, 2023
As part of an ongoing effort to showcase success in the retention and advancement of racially diverse talent, the Partnership’s One Houston Together initiative hosted its first roundtable of 2023 featuring a conversation with senior HR leaders from Chevron who discussed the company’s journey to develop a formal employee sponsorship program.
Public Policy | February 24, 2023
This week, Governor Abbott reinforces support for a new economic development incentive program, higher education institutions request funding, and the Partnership convenes at the Capitol.
Public Policy | February 21, 2023
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.
Economic Development | February 20, 2023
With hotel occupancy still 4.1% below pre-pandemic levels, the greater Houston area’s hospitality and tourism sector continues to recover its footing from the COVID-19 pandemic. One thriving part of the metro market is Galveston, which is experiencing its own kind of renaissance with multiple new hotel and condominium developments breaking ground or opening within the year.
Living in Houston | February 20, 2023
As the Houston region experiences an increased interest in transit-oriented development, the Metropolitan Transit Authority is eyeing new opportunities in that arena.
Economic Development | February 17, 2023
The Greater Houston Partnership’s International Investment and Trade team traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to meet with various government and government-related agencies as part of continued efforts to align our activities in Houston with those at the national level. The Partnership team also provided the Houston business community’s perspective on key trade issues.
Economic Development | February 17, 2023
This week, Gov. Abbott delivers State of the State address, announcing his emergency items, Senate Finance holds Natural Resources hearings, Lt. Gov Patrick releases top priorities, and House Appropriations held its first hearings.
Economy | February 15, 2023
In this episode of Bayou Business Download we’re talking about how the Houston regional economy finished 2022. With the final numbers now in, we look at four indicators of the economy as they stood coming into this year. We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.
Public Policy | February 14, 2023
This week, Speaker Dade Phelan announcing House committee assignments, Senate Finance committee holds hearings on both Public and Higher Ed, the Partnership goes deeper on flood funding, and the Governor prepares for his State of the State address next week.
Energy | February 9, 2023
For the second year in a row, Texas is leading the nation in solar capacity growth, and is also expected to become a leader in adding battery storage in 2023.
Aerospace | February 9, 2023
A delegation of 35 Danish professionals recently visited Partnership Tower as part of efforts to strengthen Denmark’s space ecosystem by identifying growth and collaboration opportunities in the greater Houston region. The visit was the first of its kind, marking the largest contingent of Danish space professionals to ever visit Houston – a culmination of planning and collaboration that began in August 2022.
International Business | February 6, 2023
The first phase of a massive effort to expand the Houston Ship Channel is now complete.
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