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How does the Greater Houston Partnership work achieve its mission and strengthen Houston’s business community and the regional economy?
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MISSION: The Greater Houston Partnership strives to make Houston one of the best places to live, work and build a business.
Members benefit most by engaging with the Partnership in ways that best-align with their company’s goals and employee interests. When companies become a Partnership member, all employees are invited to enjoy the benefits that include building invaluable connections and gaining knowledge that make an impact on both your business and the greater Houston region.
Few organizations have the convening power of the Partnership, which regularly brings together some of the region and the world’s top leaders in business, government and academia who work together to strengthen the region.
The Partnership’s impact work is driven by committees, which convene business and community leaders with subject-matter experts to advance Partnership priorities in key areas. Through collaboration, information-sharing and collective insights, committees strengthen economic growth and expand opportunity for all in the region.
Initiatives convene leaders on key issues impacting the greater Houston community to support the Partnership’s strategic priorities. Initiatives are often led by board-level members and bring together key stakeholders representing business, academia, government and others to address specific challenges impacting the business community.
Timely economic data and industry insights play an integral role in keeping pace with today’s rapidly changing business climate. The Partnership is the go-to resource on the region’s economy and issues impacting Houston’s business community.
The Partnership demonstrates its commitment to building a strong economy, enhancing great quality of life and expanding opportunity for all to all Houstonians through all its actions. Among the most tangible ways the organization demonstrates progress made towards our Houston Next pillars is through its events, Business Resource Groups and content offerings.
Your dedication as a member makes it possible for us to champion the growth and success of our region ultimately building a greater Houston for generations to come.
Thank you to our Executive Partners for your long-term support of the Greater Houston Partnership.
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Your dedication as a member makes it possible for us to champion the growth and success of our region ultimately building a greater Houston for generations to come.
We look forward to getting you engaged in our efforts to advance Houston as the truly global city it is and encourage you to become actively involved in our work.
Now that you’ve seen what Partnership membership can do for your organization, it’s time to get engaged.
Have questions? Contact the member engagement team at member.engagement@houston.org
An investment in the Partnership is an investment in the greater Houston region. Members at all levels play a vital role in supporting the Partnership’s mission and receive premier benefits at all seven membership levels.
When you join the Partnership, your company is joining the region’s primary business organization and largest regional chamber. Membership benefits can be tailored to your company’s specific needs and goals. Membership also provides a forum to build invaluable connections while creating enrichment opportunities that make an impact on both your business and the greater Houston region.
Get in touch with our Member Engagement team to customize your membership plan.
member.engagement@houston.org
How does the Greater Houston Partnership work achieve its mission and strengthen Houston’s business community and the regional economy?
Houston truly is a great global city, an outstanding center of commerce that offers an incredible quality of life. In this ever-changing world, it is critical that Houston maintains its position as one of the top global metros. To meet this call, the Partnership’s work is driven by our strategic plan, Houston Next which aims to advance Houston as a great global city.
Houston Next is focused on accelerating Houston’s progress across three areas of impact that improves our position among the great global cities.
When looking at the leading cities of the world, it is clear that they share three common characteristics:
A more equitable and inclusive Houston not only strengthens our community, but also positions the region to be more economically competitive as a global city. As we work to bolster the region across the Houston Next focus areas, it is critical that we view our efforts through the lens of racial equity and ensure all of our actions advance bold solutions to strengthen Houston as a diverse, inclusive and equitable city.
The Partnership delivers on its mission by convening Houston’s top business and civic leaders who are committed to making Houston greater. With this continued collaboration, the Partnership will make the biggest impacts in addressing regional challenges and creating meaningful impact and business opportunity.
Leveraging Houston’s diverse industry mix and talented workforce, the Partnership works to attract leading global companies to Houston, create jobs and grow the region’s GDP. The economic development team also works to connect foreign companies and entities with members of the Houston business community for investment and trade opportunities. Fueled by member expertise, the Partnership develops and supports strategic initiatives that further the region’s economic competitiveness and promotes Houston as a great global city through industry and trade committees.
The Partnership serves as the primary business advocate for the greater Houston region by convening civic-minded business leaders, subject-matter experts, elected officials and community organizations.
A highly skilled workforce strengthens our region’s businesses and economy while ensuring our residents have the opportunity to share in the region’s economic prosperity. The Partnership’s employer-led initiatives – UpSkill Houston and Houston Back on Track – are opportunities for members to engage with employers, educators and community-based leaders who are committed to working together to strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers that employers need and to create opportunity for all Houstonians. The Partnership’s regional workforce development team works with its members and employers to implement skills-based hiring practices and develops programs and practices to equip residents with the skills and credentials they will need to navigate and be successful in a dynamic and changing regional economy.
Since 1940, the Partnership’s research team has presented unvarnished information about the Houston region, making it the go-to source for authoritative data and analytics. Companies can harness the Partnership’s regional facts and insights on the Houston economy to develop business strategies that aid growth.
In 2020, the Partnership launched One Houston Together, our commitment to leverage the power of the business community to reduce inequities. One Houston Together priorities include accelerating the growth of underrepresented businesses and increasing racial equity in the corporate talent pipeline and executive leadership. The Partnership serves as a convener and facilitator and works alongside the business community to advance progress on equity and inclusion in our region and accelerate progress on a set of key regional indicators.
Partnership members make up a significant portion of the region’s workforce. When members engage in the Partnership’s impact work and harness our business insights, resources and programming, Houston’s business community becomes stronger The member engagement team helps members find their unique place to make an impact at the Partnership and is the gateway to get involved. The member engagement team also provides members with unparalleled programming through events, Business Resource Groups, Councils and more.
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Whether you have called Houston home for many years or are new to our community, you know that Houston is a city of the future, a region made up of doers and innovative leaders who solve the problems that matter.
The Greater Houston Partnership brings the business community together with one goal in mind – advancing Houston as a great global city, ensuring it is a city we enjoy living in and are proud to call home. Through the dedicated resources and expertise of our members, the Partnership sets the pace for Houston’s forward trajectory by promoting the region, advocating for sound public policy and convening and engaging leaders to address challenges facing the region while creating meaningful connections that drive business opportunity.
Strengthening education systems that inspire the diverse leaders of tomorrow, supporting infrastructure investment that enhances the quality of life for all Houstonians and bolstering key industries that spark innovation are just a few of the ways the Partnership is working on behalf of the business community to build a better Houston.
This work is only achievable when individuals, businesses and community partners come together to ignite the changes that makes our region stronger for all that live, work and do business here. We welcome anyone who is prepared to work together to make great things happen for Houston.
If you are a member, we are grateful for your investment in the greater Houston region and the Partnership’s mission. If you are just getting to know the Partnership, we invite you to join the dynamic and diverse community of businesses and organizations committed to driving growth and opportunity in Houston.
I look forward to our work together this year and in the years ahead.
Bob Harvey
President and CEO
Nataly Marks
JPMorgan Chase
George Y. Gonzalez
Haynes & Boone, LLC
Mark Potter
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Elizabeth Killinger
Reliant, an NRG Company
Hong Ogle
Bank of America
Jim Fish
Waste Management
T.J. Raguso
Amegy Bank
Tom Luby
Texas Medical Center
Rich A. Wells
The Dow Chemical Company
Courtney Johnson Rose
George E. Johnson Properties
Earl Hesterberg
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Scott Nyquist
McKinsey & Company
Troy Villarreal
HCA Gulf Coast Division,
HCA Houston Healthcare
Thad Hill
Calpine Corporation
Leslie Duke
Burns & McDonnell, Inc.
Andy Waite
SCF Partners
Jay Brown
Crown Castle International Corp.
Amy Chronis
Deloitte
Mark Cover
Hines
Tom Rourick
RSM USA
Jamey Rootes
Houston Texans
Bobby Tudor
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
Bill Strait
Ernst & Young
Steve Stephens
Amegy Bank
Scott McClelland
H-E-B
Marc Watts
The Friedkin Group
Ruth Simmons
Prairie View A&M University
Gretchen Watkins
Shell Oil Company
Rich A. Wells
The Dow Chemical Company
Bobby Tudor
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. LLC
Amy Chronis
Deloitte
Bob Harvey
Greater Houston Partnership
Claudia Aguirre
BakerRipley
Earl Duke Austin
Quanta Services Inc.
Gwenaëlle Avice-Huet
Engie North America Inc.
Laura D. Bellows
W. S. Bellows Construction Corporation
William J. Berger
Sunnova Energy Corporation
Astley Blair*
Center for Houston’s Future
Marc L. Boom
Houston Methodist
Gregory M. Bopp
Bracewell LLP
Bob Borochoff
Café Adobe
Denis Clive Braham
Winstead PC
Downey Bridgwater
Comerica Bank
James W. Brookshire
S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd.
Jay Brown*
Crown Castle International Corp.
Rafael Bustillo
BBVA
David Callender
Memorial Hermann Health System
Ric Campo*
Camden Property Trust
Tony Canales
Telemundo Houston KTMD-47
Alasdair Cathcart
Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals
Albert Chao
Westlake Chemical Corporation
Stanley Chapman III*
TC Energy
Tony Chase*
ChaseSource
Amy Chronis*
Deloitte
Steve Clarke
Jacobs
Brian Scott Coffman
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Giuseppe N. Colasurdo M.D.
UTHealth
Roberto Contreras
St. Christopher Holdings
Tony L. Council
TLC Engineering, Inc.
Mark A. Cover*
Hines
Rodney Cox
United Airlines
Heidi Cruz*
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Mohamed E. Abdo Denbarno
Libyan National Oil Corporation
David Dickson
McDermott
Susan Dio**
BP America, Inc.
Leslie Duke*
Burns & McDonnell, Inc.
David D. Dunlap
Superior Energy Services
Evelio Fernandez
Goya Foods of Texas
James C. Fish
Waste Management, Inc.
Stephen Fraga
Tejas Office Products, Inc.
Charles Foster**
Foster LLP
Brad Freels
Midway Companies
Jack A. Fusco
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
Lori Garcia
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Roland Garcia
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greg C. Garland
Phillips 66
Daniel M. Gilbane**
Gilbane Building Co.
LaTonya Goffney
Aldine ISD
George Y. Gonzalez*
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Steve Green*
Chevron
William T. Harris
Space Center Houston
Bob Harvey*
Greater Houston Partnership
Katherine Hatcher
NewQuest Properties
Stephen C. Head Ph.D.
Lone Star College
Reginald Hedgebeth
Marathon Oil Corporation
Brenda Hellyer
San Jacinto College System
Carol A. Hess
HP Inc.
Earl J. Hesterberg*
Group 1 Automotive Inc.
Greg P. Hill
Hess Corporation
Thad Hill*
Calpine Corporation
Paul W. Hobby*
Genesis Park LP
Rebeca A. Huddle
Baker Botts LLP
Kenneth Huewitt
Texas Southern University
Tandra Jackson*
KPMG LLP
John Johnson
Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC
Melanie Johnson
Collaborative for Children
Courtney Johnson Rose
George E. Johnson Development Inc.
T. Mark Kelly
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Renu Khator Ph.D.
University of Houston
Elizabeth Killinger*
Reliant, an NRG Company
Nancy Kinder
Kinder Foundation
Paul Klotman M.D.
Baylor College of Medicine
Peggy Kostial
Accenture
Austin A. Lane Ed.D.
Texas Southern University
Douglas Lawson Ph.D.
CHI St. Luke’s Health
David Leebron
Rice University
Colter Lewis
Northern Trust
Charlie Leykum
CSL Capital Management
Gina A. Luna*
Luna Strategies LLC
Cesar Maldonado Ph.D., P.E., PMP
Houston Community College
Nataly Marks*
JPMorgan Chase
Ralph Martinez
Comcast
David McClanahan*
Retired from CenterPoint Energy
Scott McClelland*
H-E-B
Wayne McConnell
McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP and Affiliate McConnell & Jones, LLP
William F. McKeon*
Texas Medical Center
Mark Medici
Houston Chronicle
David Milich
UnitedHealthcare
Jeffrey A. Miller
Halliburton
Jay Mincks*
Insperity
David Miree
Wells Fargo
Walter M. Mischer
Mischer Investments, LP
Eric Mullins
Limerock
Alex Lopez Negrete
Lopez Negrete Communications
Scott Nyquist*
McKinsey & Company
Hong Ogle
Bank of America
Bob Patel
LyondellBasell Industries
Carrin F. Patman
METRO Board of Directors
Armando Perez
H-E-B
Thomas J. Perich
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Peter Pisters M.D.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Michael J. Plank
The Plank Companies, Inc.
Jim J. Postl
James J. Postl Interests
Mark Potter
HPE
Jean-Francois Poupeau
Schlumberger
Jodi Probst
PwC
Steven Retzloff
Allegiance Bank
Kevin Roberts
Transwestern
Judson W. Robinson
Houston Area Urban League, Inc.
Jamey Rootes*
Houston Texans
Tom Rourick*
RSM US LLP
Reid Ryan
Houston Astros Baseball Club
Werner Schaefer
Intel
Tom Segesta**
Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Michael Scheurich
Arch-Con Corporation
Jeff Shellebarger*
Retired from Chevron
Scott Silvas
Fifth Third Bank
Ruth Simmons
Prairie View A&M University
Donna Sims Wilson*
Kah Capital Management
Geraldine Slattery
BHP
Bobby Springer
KHOU-TV LP
Steve D. Stephens*
Amegy Bank
Ann Stern
Houston Endowment Inc.
Bruce Stewart
Direct Energy
Bill Strait*
Ernst & Young LLP
Cindy B. Taylor
Oil States International, Inc.
Alan Thomson
The Boston Consulting Group
William Toomey
BB&T Now Truist
Stephen M. Trauber
Citigroup
Bobby Tudor*
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. LLC
Sheel Tyle
Amplo
Uwem Ukpong
Baker Hughes
Massey Villarreal*
Precision Task Group Inc.
Troy A. Villarreal*
HCA Houston Healthcare
Loic J. Vivier*
ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Company
Andrew L. Waite*
SCF Partners
Tammi Warfield
Microsoft
Gretchen Watkins*
Shell Oil Company
Marc Watts*
The Friedkin Group Inc.
Richard W. Weekley*
Weekley Development Company
Rich A. Wells
The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport
Welcome W. Wilson Jr.
Welcome Group LLC
Bill Yardley
Enbridge
Cindy A. Yeilding*
BP America, Inc.
Michael Young
Texas A&M University
Eduardo Aguirre*
Mike Ballases
E. William Barnett
Daniel G. Bellow*
Deborah M. Cannon
Chip Carlisle
Charles W. Duncan
Kelly Frels
John Hofmeister
Ned S. Holmes
Jodie L. Jiles
Don D. Jordan
R. Bruce LaBoon
Steven L. Miller
Robert Mosbacher
Patrick C. Oxford*
James R. Royer
Welcome W. Wilson Sr.
Daniel J. Wolterman
James A. Baker
William P. Hobby
Rod Paige Ed.D
Revenue |
2020
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2019
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Membership dues | $ 8,818,000 | $ 8,902,050 | |
Event registration and sponsorship fees | 2,015,049 | 3,264,206 | |
Publications, merchandise sales, and other revenue | 13,354 | 93,663 | |
Investment return, net | 238,285 | 540,877 | |
Net assets released from restriction | 4,647,824 | 4,924,416 | |
Total Revenue | 15,732,512 | 17,725,212 | |
Expenses |
2020
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2019
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Personnel costs | 10,561,865 | 10,380,060 | |
Program services | 4,493,062 | 6,134,015 | |
General and administrative | 598,858 | 822,882 | |
Depreciation | 605,476 | 658,908 | |
Fundraising | 420 | 4,810 | |
Total Expenses | 16,259,681 | 18,000,675 | |
Change in net assets without donor restrictions | (527,169) | (275,463) | |
Change in net assets with donor restrictions | 60,176 | 8,247,128 | |
Total Changes in net assets | (466,993) | 7,971,665 | |
Net assets, beginning of year | 21,737,805 | 13,766,140 | |
Net Assets, End of Year | $ 21,270,812 | $ 21,737,805 |
The financial statements reflect the combined balances and results of activities of the Greater Houston Partnership, Inc., and the Greater Houston Partnership Foundation.
Estimates shown above are subject to revision. Send requests for a copy of completed audited financial statements to ghp@houston.org.
Assets |
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ASSETS |
2020
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2019
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 8,427,309 | $ 7,401,521 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 479,569 | 201,305 | |
Investments | 1,929,117 | 2,544,387 | |
Pledges receivable, net | 11,151,552 | 11,765,686 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 183,415 | 121,461 | |
Property, net | 3,713,856 | 4,225,121 | |
Total Assets | $ 25,884,818 | $ 26,259,481 | |
Liabilities and Net Assets |
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LIABILITIES |
2020
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2019
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 661,320 | $ 1,047,120 | |
Deferred membership revenue | 3,251,698 | 2,943,117 | |
Other deferred revenue | 286,523 | 192,519 | |
Lease liability | 414,465 | 338,920 | |
Total Liabilities | 4,614,006 | 4,521,676 | |
NET ASSETS |
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Without donor restrictions | 5,797,608 | 6,324,777 | |
With donor restrictions | 15,473,204 | 15,413,028 | |
Total Net Assets | 21,270,812 | 21,737,805 | |
Total Liabilities and Net Assets | $ 25,884,818 | $ 26,259,481 | |
The financial statements reflect the combined balances and results of activities of the Greater Houston Partnership, Inc., and the Greater Houston Partnership Foundation.
Estimates shown above are subject to revision. Send requests for a copy of completed audited financial statements to ghp@houston.org.
The arrival of COVID-19 in Houston in March marked a seismic shift in how this region would conduct business through the remainder of 2020. The temporary shutdown of many industries, along with efforts to maintain the health and safety of on-site employees and maneuver through federal relief programs, required guidance and support for companies. The Partnership acted quickly to provide members and other companies in our region regular updates, direction and vital resources. The organization has also worked closely with elected officials and health officials at the state, county and city level, as well as leaders from the Texas Medical Center and local independent school districts to help coordinate response efforts.
Responding to the need for a centralized hub containing federal, state and local recovery resources, the Partnership created the Business Recovery Center in April to provide links to key programs and guides on applying for assistance.
To aid companies planning to reopen or expand their operations, the Partnership shared several resources to help businesses develop plans to protect the health of their employees and customers, minimizing the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
Each of the Partnership’s Public Policy Advisory Committees provided ongoing engagement on their industries’ unique challenges, learning and policy solutions during the pandemic.
Employers in the Houston region shed a total of 350,200 jobs early in the pandemic, adding back 202,500 jobs through mid-January 2021, or about 58% of those lost. The majority of the job losses have been in sectors such as restaurants and hospitality, construction, professional services and manufacturing.
In times of uncertainty, information is key. The Partnership began providing regular virtual updates on the economy and the impact of COVID-19 shortly after the pandemic began. Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski continued these updates monthly through the remainder of the year, providing up-to-date information and analysis on the trajectory of the national and local economies. These virtual events were augmented by a new Partnership podcast, Bayou Business Download, as well as written updates.
The Partnership’s COVID-19 Houston Business Forum was a digital series providing the latest information and analysis in the first few months of the crisis. The presentations with local experts and business leaders covered topics including managing COVID-19 cases in the workplace, ensuring safe public transportation and making sense of new federal regulations. Partnership President and CEO Bob Harvey also provided regular updates for members on the impact of the virus.
The Partnership’s Small Biz Insider digital program, which includes a podcast and video series, switched gears during the pandemic to help provide key guidance and advice to small businesses in the region facing challenges.
Houston is a city of tremendous opportunity. It’s a city where no idea is too big to realize and no challenge too difficult to address with the right focus and leadership. Houston’s growth and prosperity have accelerated rapidly in recent years, but that positive trajectory is far from guaranteed.
To succeed as a global metro, it is critical that Houstonians focus our efforts on three key areas:
As we pursue these goals, it is critical to view our efforts through the lens of racial equity, advancing bold solutions to strengthen Houston as a diverse, inclusive and equitable city.
These are noble aspirations, but not easy to pursue or sustain. That’s why great cities need exceptional civic leaders to guide success.
Houston Next empowers the region’s business leaders, through the Greater Houston Partnership, to accelerate Houston’s progress across these areas of impact to ensure Houston continues to advance as a great global city.
In implementing the Houston Next strategy, the Partnership is focused on continuously improving Houston’s position among the great global cities.
The Partnership thanks the 37 Houston Next investors who have pledged their support to our strategic efforts. Learn More.
Few organizations have the convening power of the Partnership, which regularly brings together some of the region and the world’s top most influential leaders in business, government and academia who work together to strengthen the region.
Partnership Tower is known as Houston’s front door. These gatherings offer an excellent venue for substantive conversations and ceremonial exchanges that lead to business expansion, increased trade and investment and the advancement of public policy in the region.
The Partnership offers avenues for businesses, policy makers and community organizations to help shape solutions to regional challenges.
Business executives and international dignitaries often make the Partnership their first stop when seeking to expand business or build trade ties in our region. As part of our work to tell Houston’s story, the Partnership also organizes business recruitment and trade missions to key markets in the U.S. and around the world.
Host your next meeting, reception or special gathering at Houston’s Front Door. Use of Partnership Tower space is available exclusively to members. To inquire about renting space at Partnership Tower, complete and return this form.
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Participate in One Houston Together roundtables for Supplier Diversity and Talent Advancement & Executive Representation. Roundtable participants will work with industry peers to align on regional indicators of progress, share best practices, and drive action to advance progress and improve outcomes. Roundtables are an exclusive convening for C-Suite executives and Directors or Senior Managers and participation is limited to two representatives from each company/organization.
The Partnership’s Board of Directors is the organization’s governing body comprised of individuals serving on behalf of member companies. The board lends their business leadership and industry expertise to advise the organization on strategic initiatives and priorities. Board members also convene for prime C-suite networking opportunities and presentations from top regional leaders. Eligibility for serving on the board of directors is by invitation only.
EWP provides executive women at member companies an opportunity to address business issues and interests, learn from each other, and exchange ideas and information on important issues facing the business community. EWP is well-known for being among the most premiere networking group for leading female executives. EWP membership is offered to qualified senior female executives from member companies with $100M-plus revenue.
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The President’s Roundtable series is a highly valued benefit of membership offering the opportunity to engage with other C-suite leadership. Through quarterly invitation-only gatherings, Partnership President and CEO Bob Harvey and board members provide insights on how the Partnership and business community is advancing the Partnership’s mission and regional growth through strategic initiatives.
Our Member Engagement team is here to help guide your engagement path. Reach out to learn more about these opportunities and how the Partnership convenes to make Houston greater.
member.engagement@houston.org.
The Partnership’s impact work is driven by committees, which convene business and community leaders with subject-matter experts to advance Partnership priorities. Through collaboration, information-sharing and collective insights, committees strengthen economic growth and expand opportunity for all in the region.
Fueled by member expertise, the Partnership’s economic development committees provide guidance and understanding to enhance industry ecosystems and attract new growth to Greater Houston. Committee members share market insights, industry expertise, and serve as advocates for the region through direct and indirect support on prospect outreach and engagement.
Initiatives convene leaders on key issues impacting the greater Houston community to support the Partnership’s strategic priorities. Initiatives are often led by board-level members and bring together key stakeholders representing business, academia, government and others to address specific challenges impacting the business community.
While participation in initiatives is by invitation only, there are several ways that members can get involved and stay abreast of outcomes driven by Partnership initiatives.
Led by board-level Steering Committee, Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) positions the Houston region to be more economically competitive by supporting the region’s move towards a more resilient, efficient and sustainable energy future, building on Houston’s strengths to pave the way for a 21st century net-zero emissions world.
HETI will leverage Houston’s energy leadership to accelerate global solutions for a low-carbon future by:
Member expertise will be leveraged through HETI Working Groups, established by the HETI Steering Committee. Initial focuses will be on CCUS, Hydrogen and Industry Decarbonization. The HETI Steering Committee will also work alongside the chairs of Energy 2.0 and Energy and Sustainability Advisory Committee to execute on the initiative.
“Working with the City of Houston, the Center for Houston’s Future and other partners, the Partnership will publicly promote Houston’s commitment to energy transition leadership on a global stage – welcoming new generations of talented, innovative individuals, start-ups and established enterprises from around the world.” – Bobby Tudor, HETI Chair
The Greater Houston HUB creates sustainable partnerships between industry and universities to strengthen Houston’s higher education ecosystem and address the region’s talent needs. HUB members comprised of area higher education institution (HEI) presidents and executive business leaders, work to grow and strengthen our region’s talent pipeline while facilitating collaboration between industry and higher education institutions.
HUB is working to develop Houston as a center of academic excellence by:
“Working with the Partnership and business community…is going to be important to helping our institutions develop more capacity and expertise to engage those looking for new career opportunities.” – Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at 2020 State of Education
Led by a board-level committee, One Houston Together is the Partnership’s commitment to leverage the power of the business community to reduce inequities. Progress through One Houston Together depends on collective action by the business community to drive change in two priority areas: increase racial equity in the corporate talent pipeline and executive leadership and accelerate the growth of underrepresented businesses.
“I have been greatly heartened by the robust collective enthusiasm of Partnership members for identifying concrete actions to address racial inequities in employment and business opportunities. Their commitment bodes well for the future of our city.” – Ruth Simmons, President of Prairie View A&M University, Racial Equity Committee Co-Chair
Mobilizing the collective action of business, education and community leaders to develop a skilled workforce and create good pathways to opportunity for all.
“UpSkill Houston is a unique framework and platform to bring people to the table to actually have the conversation around how are we going to develop the future workforce. It’s a group that is actually driving outcomes.” – Linda Aldred, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital
Addressing specific short- and mid-term workforce gaps employers are facing in a tight labor market and by preparing individuals displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic to navigate and re-enter the post-pandemic labor market.
“The partners behind Houston Back on Track are dedicated to not just connecting the dots, but also to helping improve lives. A great job can change the trajectory of an entire family. Our efforts are underway, and we will grow and scale in coming months. Our work starts with employers who need to hire qualified, entry-level workers in occupations with pathways for growth.” – Carl Salazar, Director, Workforce Recovery
Learn more about getting involved in these initiatives by reaching out to our Member Engagement team at member.engagement@houston.org.
Timely economic data and industry insights play an integral role in keeping pace with today’s rapidly changing business climate. The Partnership is the go-to resource on the region’s economy and issues impacting Houston’s business community.
One of the most valued benefits of membership is the access to the Partnership’s unvarnished economic data and analysis, regional insights and business resources that can help your organization grow and prosper.
Straightforward information answering questions frequently asked about the Houston region.
Designed to impart a brief understanding of the changes in Houston’s economy over the past decade.
Examining Houston’s place in the global market and providing data on our leading trade partners.
The official relocation guide for the greater Houston region featuring information on housing, schools, health care, quality of life and more.
A look at employment growth and job creation for the Houston region in the year ahead.
A key resource for companies and site selectors alike offering an in-depth look at Houston’s economy and business climate.
Monthly critical, fact-based commentary on regional economic data to help the Houston business community make informed decisions.
Regular updates about Houston’s key economic indicators such as home sales, employment, aviation, vehicle sales and the Purchasing Managers Index.
Including business relocation and expansion information, new business announcements, lists of business deals and industry toolkits.
Snapshots of Houston’s demographic and economic growth for a quick reference guide of the regional economy.
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Houston.org’s blog features a wealth of content sharing the latest updates on the Partnership’s impact on the region, industry and economic development news and all the things that make Houston one of the best places to live, work and build a business.
Stay informed on everything from Houston’s economy to the latest business innovations with our frequent webinar and seminar series. Webinars include:
Monthly newsletter from the Partnership’s UpSkill Houston initiative provides information and tools that support workforce development initiatives across the region. See past editions here and subscribe here.
The Partnership offers a series of podcasts geared toward topics including female business leadership as well as the latest data and analysis on the Houston economy. Subscribe here.
The Partnership demonstrates its commitment to building a strong economy, enhancing great quality of life and expanding opportunity for all to all Houstonians through all its actions. Among the most tangible ways the organization demonstrates progress made towards our Houston Next pillars is through its events, Business Resource Groups and content offerings.
Through dynamic and impactful programming, Partnership members and business leaders gain unparalleled insights from the brightest minds in industry, policy, economics and academia.
The Partnership’s Signature Events and State of series are among the most-coveted tickets for business and community leaders in the Houston region. These gatherings are where the region’s top leaders come together to see, hear and engage with thought leaders who offer perspectives and insight on the region’s most pressing topics.
The State of series takes deep dives into the advancement of the region’s key institutions and ecosystems including education, infrastructure, innovation and technology, government and more.
The Partnership has reimagined the traditional corporate luncheon engagement with valuable experiences for hybrid viewership. These events allow Houston’s business community added opportunities for cross-platform connections and information sharing, both in real time and on-demand, to meet every schedule from anywhere. These experiences include:
The Partnership’s Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are small group sessions tailored for affinity groups that offer just-in-time learning and engagement for all levels of members and their employees with shared interests.
Click the BRG above to opt-in to receive information about upcoming gatherings.
Councils are an ideal venue for networking and accessing up-to-date information and perspectives about a broad range of regional business issues from expert speakers. Free and open to all members, Councils center around trending topics including:
Hosted quarterly, Membership 101 is the forum to learn more about the Greater Houston Partnership’s work and services, and how to get engaged as a member of the organization.
Partnership members receive exclusive opportunities to leverage high-end brand exposure with key decision makers of Houston companies through sponsorship and branding opportunities.
Thousands of individuals attend Partnership-hosted events each year, offering valuable brand positioning and a prime place for your company to gain exposure among Houston’s business and community leaders. When you support the Greater Houston Partnership and its events, you not only showcase your company’s dedication to making Houston greater, you also gain exposure through our channels to targeted audiences.
The Partnership’s membership directory is one of the top ten most visited pages on houston.org, which garners more than one million page views annually. The membership directory features all member companies and is the go-to resource for B2B connections across the region. Member listings include links to your company website, a main contact and a brief company description.
Contact the Member Engagement team to learn more about these opportunities.
member.engagement@houston.org
The Partnership is the principal business organization and the largest regional chamber of commerce in greater Houston. The roots of the Partnership date back to 1840. Over these more than 180 years, the Partnership has served as a gathering place for community-minded business leaders and contributes to Houston’s long-term growth by serving in four key roles: