Greater Houston Partnership

There is no better moment than today to express our gratitude to the Partnership's committed members, the steadfast leadership of our Board of Directors and the remarkable staff and volunteers. Thank you for joining us along the way to make Houston a thriving community for all!

The Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine are joining forces to enhance research programs and resources. Under a five-year agreement, the affiliation, known as the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, will enable the two institutions to operate as one. ??Learn more: https://ow.ly/Sm1B50UgoEm

The Texas Medical Center's Venture Fund is driving innovation with record-breaking investments and new opportunities for life sciences startups. Since receiving a $50M cash infusion in 2022, the fund has deployed $61.9M in 2024 alone, its largest annual investment to date. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/oCyR50Ug6TL

Through the first 10 months of 2024, $35.9 billion in construction contracts were awarded in the Houston area, a 27.6% increase from last year’s $28.1 billion. ???View building permits report: https://ow.ly/NCbs50Ug4YM

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