Greater Houston Partnership

Houston is internationally recognized as a performing and visual arts mecca with hundreds of institutions across the region dedicated to artistic expression through a multitude of mediums. ??Explore the arts in Houston: https://ow.ly/VYFE50VlAHS

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a Texas-sized tradition of country culture. With over 2.5 million attendees, the event generates significant tourism, supports local businesses and funds over $14 million in scholarships. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/I9OO50VltJH

Beyond investing in our mission, members drive the Partnership’s work through active engagement to make Houston the best place to live, work, and build a business. ?Dive into Houston’s long-term success: https://ow.ly/VF1650Vl54M

Partnership members are making moves across industries, including Axiom Space's new commercial space station, NRG Energy’s $560M acquisition of power-generation facilities and Rice University’s new Moody Center Complex for Student Life. ??See updates: https://ow.ly/4Kw650VkRkr

Research & Development is a key driver for company growth and for creating new industries. A new study by Texans for Innovation highlights why #txlege lawmakers should extend & improve its R&D incentives to keep our economy growing. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/PCty50VkcBv

Skills-first hiring is the future, and Houston is leading the way. The Jobs That Mobilize framework equips employers with actionable data to better understand the specific skills required for success, creating a more inclusive and effective workforce. Employers can now access clear skill profiles, identify untapped talent pools, and create pathways for advancement—ensuring they don’t just hire workers, but grow them into skilled leaders for tomorrow. This comprehensive framework was developed in close partnership between the Partnership's UpSkill Houston, The Burning Glass Institute and with the insight of local employers and community leaders. ??Read the report: https://ow.ly/JGvn50VkH4U

Bionova Scientific’s $100 million biotechnology facility in The Woodlands is moving forward, with construction set to begin soon. The 70,000-square-foot site will support plasmid DNA and viral vector manufacturing, further strengthening the region’s life sciences sector. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/fMBI50VjWUo

Houston’s population continues to surge, with Harris County leading the nation in numeric growth, adding over 105,000 new residents in just one year. Montgomery and Liberty counties are also among the fastest-growing in the country. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/kv4q50VjuEk

Houston’s economy is outpacing the nation! The Bayou City's GDP hit a record $697 billion in 2023—growing 25.1% since 2021, the fastest among the 20 largest U.S. metros. ?? ??View report: https://ow.ly/POaB50VgTaE Special thanks to Fifth Third Commercial Bank for supporting #EconomyinaMinute!

The Partnership recently hosted the President's Roundtable, presented by CenterPoint Energy, featuring guest speaker Peter Pisters, M.D., MD Anderson Cancer Center President. Pisters shared insights into the future of health care and MD Anderson's strategic efforts. The President's Roundtable series is a highly valued benefit of membership exclusively for Senior Advisory Partners and above, offering C-suite engagement, elite networking, business expertise and executive privileges. ??Connect with us to join and help position Houston among the top metros globally at membership@houston.org.