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Entrepreneurs Aim to Bring Guatemala and Houston Closer Together

2/5/21
When Mike Sallés came to visit Houston from Guatemala in 2019, he and his wife, Erika, were preparing to launch their small business. Grupo Sallés would connect products and services from Guatemalan…
Economic Development

Japan Consul General in Houston Discusses Trade and Investment in the Region

1/25/21
Houston is widely regarded as a great global city, with one of the most diverse populations anywhere in the United States. As the top exporting metro in the U.S., our economy is also deeply tied to…
Economic Development

Port of Houston No. 1 in the U.S. by Cargo Volume

11/30/20
The Port of Houston is now the number one port in the nation by total tonnage of goods moved, according to new figures for the 2019 calendar year.  The Port, which is comprised of the public and…
Economic Development

Rotterdam and Houston Strengthen Economic Relationship During Digital Trade Forum  

11/19/20
Officials in Houston and the European city of Rotterdam held a digital trade forum this week to strengthen economic ties between the two cities.  Rotterdam and Houston share a number of…
Economy

Judge Hidalgo Discusses Growing COVID-19 Concerns, New Measures at State of the County Event

11/13/20
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo expressed concern about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region and discussed a number of measures the county has implemented to combat the virus’ impact on…
Economy

Port Houston Chairman Optimistic for the Essential Economic Driver

10/19/20
Houston’s position as an epicenter of international business and global trade is strengthened by our robust regional port system. Port Houston, the largest port by foreign tonnage in the nation,…
Executive Partners