Greater Houston Partnership

Waypoint 2 Space is working to develop the Space Experience Center, a 35,000-square-foot facility where the public can experience astronaut training firsthand. The center will be part of the new Exploration Park development near the Johnson Space Center. ??Learn more: https://ow.ly/qV6N50Ufq5P

Houston is undergoing a transformative wave of redevelopment, driven by the efforts of local organizations and developers to enhance the city’s quality of life and urban landscape. Key projects include GreenStreet, San Jacinto Marketplace and Park Eight Place. ??Learn more: https://ow.ly/KsHf50UfV7P

Amazon is setting the standard for supplier diversity, demonstrating how strategic efforts can fuel success and create lasting economic impact. At the Greater Houston Partnership’s One Houston Together Fall CPO Convening, Kennedy Oates, VP of Global Procurement at Amazon, shared insights on building a sustainable supplier diversity program. Highlights: →Communicating the value proposition →Creating vision-driven goals with clear strategies →Partnering with companies at every level These convenings are vital for Houston businesses, offering insights to strengthen strategies, foster inclusion, and drive regional economic growth. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/rTbJ50UfTNS

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Partnership's State of the Port! ??? Ric Campo, Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, and Charlie Jenkins, CEO of Port Houston, shared valuable insights into the Port's critical role as an economic engine and the vision for its future. ??View event photos: https://ow.ly/xmmC50UfnJN Special thanks to Enterprise Products for supporting this event!

Houston’s economy is resilient and well-positioned to face any future challenges. Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski shared valuable insights at the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week. ??Learn more about the state of Houston's economy: https://ow.ly/PkFR50UfiT0

Houston has been named the No. 40 best city in the world and the No. 1 city in Texas, according to Resonance's annual report. The Bayou City earned praise for its cultural diversity and economic prosperity. ???Read more: https://ow.ly/7L5M50UeVsf

NRG Stadium is set to undergo major upgrades. Harris County Sports & Convention Corp. - NRG Park has approved various projects, including new endzone video boards and $1.56 million in additional improvements. ??Learn more: https://ow.ly/OFbG50UeSjy

Continuum Powders has relocated its global headquarters from California to Houston. The manufacturing company’s new 35,755-square-foot sustainable metal-powder production facility will boost production capacity, enhance delivery speed and reduce shipping costs. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/bN0L50UcPx2

The Partnership's 2024 State of the Port will be starting shortly! ??Follow us on X @ghpartnership for live event updates: https://ow.ly/MoHu50TNKtt

Houston has been selected to host the opening doubleheader of the 10th annual SheBelieves Cup, featuring four of the world’s top international soccer programs. ? The match will take place at Shell Energy Stadium on February 20, 2025. ??Learn more: https://ow.ly/qOLV50UbkKn