Greater Houston Partnership

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

Don’t miss the Greater Houston Partnership’s Houston Region Economic Outlook for key insights into Houston’s economic future! This year’s event marks Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski’s final forecast presentation before his well-earned retirement, celebrating his impactful legacy in Houston’s business community. ??Secure your seat: https://ow.ly/m5ln50Uc44X

Hobby Airport has broken ground on its $470 million expansion, bringing seven new gates, an updated baggage system and enhanced facilities to elevate the passenger experience. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/GEnG50Ubc5Y ??Learn more about the Houston Airport System at the State of the Airports: https://ow.ly/CKeM50Ubc5Z

Metro Houston's unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.5% in October from 4.4% in September, while Texas held steady at 4.1% and the U.S. remained at 3.9%. ??View unemployment report: https://ow.ly/Sn4X50U9rjy

Port Houston has won $25 million in federal funding to support its agricultural exports. The funding will support the replacement of dated infrastructure, reduce emissions and support stormwater drainage projects. ??Learn more: https://ow.ly/fs7h50UaZGC

Metro Houston added 12,100 jobs in October, marking one of the smallest October gains in 15 years. ??View employment data report: https://ow.ly/nltJ50U9agl

Houston focuses on the groundbreaking efforts in sustainability, education and innovation. Join us as we work together to make Houston the best place to live, work and build a business. ?Learn more at Houston.org

Join us at the State of Airports on December 5! Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak will outline the future for Houston Airport System—including autonomous aircraft, sustainable fuels, and two 5-Star Skytrax airports—followed by a fireside chat with former NASA astronaut and current Intuitive Machines SVP of Production & Operations Jack “2Fish” Fischer to explore this transformation further. ??Register: https://ow.ly/1zgQ50TZLLu Special thanks to United Airlines for supporting our event!

Houston City Council has approved Johnson Development's $1 billion Park Eight Place project as the first developer-initiated Walkable Place in Houston. Spanning 70 acres in Westchase, this mixed-use district prioritizes pedestrian-friendly design with trails, green spaces, and direct access to Arthur Storey Park. ??Read more: https://ow.ly/6Smg50U9j4g

Seaborne trade through the Houston-area ports was valued at $197.7 billion through September of ‘24, a 1.6% increase from $194.7 billion over the comparable period in ’23. ??Exports are up 7.4% ??Imports are down 5.6% ??View foreign trade report: https://ow.ly/jEnz50U822z