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Membership | January 27, 2025

Rise to the Top: How Self-Limitations and Inclusion Shape Success

In this episode of the Greater Houston Partnership's Rise to the Top podcast, we speak with Margaret Cooper, GM of Corporate Affairs for Chevron's Americas Exploration and Production.

Transportation & Infrastructure | January 24, 2025

Port Houston Secures $25 Million Grant for Hydrogen Refueling Station

Port Houston is bolstering its sustainability efforts with a $25 million grant from the Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to develop the Bayport Hydrogen Refueling Station (Bayport HRS) in Bayport, Texas.

Living in Houston | January 22, 2025

13 Houston Restaurants and Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists

Houston’s culinary scene continues to shine on the national stage, as 13 of the region’s restaurants and chefs have secured semifinalist nominations for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards.

Membership | January 14, 2025

18 Greater Houston Partnership Members Make HBJ’s Texas 100

The Houston Business Journal recently announced the Texas 100 – an annual list of impactful Texans to watch in 2025.

Living in Houston | January 10, 2025

Rising in Houston: Projects to Look Forward to in 2025 and Beyond

Public Policy | January 9, 2025

Fresh Faces from Houston in the Texas Legislature

It’s January in an odd-numbered year in Texas, meaning a freshman class of lawmakers is getting ready to take seats in Austin.

Education | January 9, 2025

A Guide to Public Education Policy Ahead of Texas’ 2025 Legislative Session

One of the key components of the "Texas Miracle" has always been a robust public education system.

Public Policy | January 9, 2025

Why Water Infrastructure is Key to Economic Growth and Competitiveness

Following the success of the Texas Water Fund initiative in the 88th Texas Legislative Session, voters overwhelmingly supported the constitutional amendment to fund $1 billion in water infrastructure solutions.

Living in Houston | January 8, 2025

Post Malone, Reba, Journey Top 2025 RodeoHouston Lineup

Houston, the countdown is over! The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo returns to NRG Park in March with a star-studded lineup you’re not going to want to miss.

Economic Development | December 20, 2024

Houston Day: Bridging Houston and Texas Lawmakers

What does it take to showcase Houston’s extraordinary contributions to Texas? For the Greater Houston Partnership, the answer was Houston Day. The transformative event gave state legislators a firsthand look at the industries and innovations driving one of the most dynamic regions in the country.

Living in Houston | December 19, 2024

$310 Million Buffalo Bayou East Expansion Project Begins to Take Shape

Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Park is undergoing a transformative expansion. In 2019, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BPP) unveiled the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Master Plan, a project to extend the park into the East End and Fifth Ward neighborhoods. Supported by a $310 million investment, including $100 million from the Kinder Foundation, the plan aims to create a vibrant community hub and cultural destination through major infrastructure improvements and the addition of new parks, green spaces and amenities.

Talent/Workforce | December 19, 2024

Houston Back on Track Proves an Effective Model to Serve Jobseekers

While the original focus of the Houston Back on Track initiative was to help put people back to work following pandemic-era job displacement, it has evolved into a collective effort to serve and support low-wage workers in Houston looking for something better.