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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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Public Policy | August 22, 2025
Funding Challenges and Opportunities for Houston’s Solid Waste System
Houston operates the fourth largest solid waste system in the country, serving about 423,000 homes. Unlike other major Texas cities, however, it does not collect a dedicated solid waste fee. Without this funding source, the system has faced ongoing challenges in keeping up with growing demand.
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Life Sciences | August 22, 2025
How Synthetic Biology is Powering Houston’s Future
Synthetic biology is one of the fastest-growing areas of biotechnology – and Houston is uniquely positioned to lead. Few regions bring together energy, life sciences, aerospace, digital technology and advanced manufacturing at the scale Houston does. That convergence makes Houston an ideal place for SynBio companies to innovate and grow.
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Membership | August 19, 2025
More Than a Summit: Finding Confidence, Connection, and Career Momentum
Attendees of the Partnership's Houston Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) Summit discuss the long-lasting impact this event has on their career and more.
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Membership | August 18, 2025
Rising Together: How Houston’s Emerging Leaders Are Shaping the City’s Future
Houston’s future is being shaped by a new generation of leaders, innovators, changemakers, and visionaries who are stepping into the spotlight and driving impact across industries. We spoke with Partnership members named to the Houston Business Journal’s 2025 40 Under 40 list to hear how they’re mentoring talent, reshaping industries, and creating inclusive opportunities that strengthen our city.
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Aerospace | August 12, 2025
San Jacinto College and Intuitive Machines Launch Space Biopharma Training Program
For decades, Houston has served as a launchpad—for astronauts, spacecraft and medical innovation. Now, the region’s strengths in space exploration and life sciences are converging to power a new frontier: space biopharma.
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Public Policy | July 10, 2025
Show Houston the Money: Exploring the $338 Billion Texas Budget
Texas lawmakers passed a historic spending bill that increased the two-year funding total by more than $27 billion over the previous budget.
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Economic Development | June 17, 2025
Houston Advances Global Growth Strategy at VivaTech 2025
As Houston continues to expand its role as a global center for innovation and investment, the Greater Houston Partnership and Rice University led a strategic trade mission to Paris, France, to elevate the region’s presence at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2025.
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Aerospace | June 16, 2025
NASA’s Exploration Park Gains Momentum with New Tenant, Project Partners
Exploration Park, the groundbreaking 207-acre aerospace campus planned at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, is gaining momentum as it moves closer to construction.
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Public Policy | June 12, 2025
Powering Progress: How Energy Policy Shapes Houston’s Future
The Greater Houston Partnership’s Public Policy Energy Advisory Committee are supporting efforts to ensure our region stays competitive, sustainable and future-ready.
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Public Policy | June 11, 2025
School Finance Reform Adds $1 billion-plus to Houston Area Schools
The Governor and state lawmakers prioritized increasing funding for Texas public schools, resulting in a historic $8.5 billion in new funding.
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Public Policy | June 11, 2025
On Tap: The Plan to Add $20 Billion to Texas Water Funding
Legislators added another $2.6 billion and set the stage for a historic investment—$20 billion over the next 20 years.
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Life Sciences | May 29, 2025
Texas Legislature Greenlights $3B Initiative to Advance Dementia Research
Texas lawmakers have passed legislation that could position the state as a global leader in dementia prevention and research.
