Benefits of Membership

Benefits of Membership

Being a member of the Greater Houston Partnership comes with many benefits for your company and your employees. As the Houston Chamber of Commerce and the region's principal business organization, our members are able to leverage the power and connections of a diverse array of member companies and organizations. 

Whether you are interested in networking, information or impact work – the Partnership has something for everyone.

    Membership Levels

    At the Partnership, members choose their membership level based on how they want to be engaged and the level of networking, information, and impact benefits they desire. Click through the tabs below to explore membership levels.

    Swipe left or right to reveal all membership levels
    Limited Partner
    Advisory Partner
    Senior Advisory Partner
    General Partner
    Managing Partner
    Executive Partner
    Limited Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Opportunities for participation on a Partnership Committee (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Company listing on Partners List
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Advisory Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Access to up to two Partnership Committees (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Senior Advisory Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Invitation to unique opportunities for c-suite executives who want to convene on a platform supporting the advancement of the greater Houston region
      • Eligible to attend quarterly President’s Roundtable Series hosted by Partnership CEO (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Access to up to three Partnership Committees (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Increased access to information, Partnership expertise, and presentations
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    General Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Eligible for Board of Directors
      • Eligible to sit on Governance Committees (by invitation)
      • Priority access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Unlimited access to Partnership Committees (qualified businesses and employees)
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Managing Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Eligible for Board of Directors
      • VIP Access at Signature Partnership Events
      • Leadership opportunities for CEO and c-suite executives
      • Reserved access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Unlimited access to Partnership Committees (qualified businesses and employees)
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Executive Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Appointment to Partnership Executive Committee
      • Nomination for Board of Directors
      • Complimentary Annual Meeting sponsorship
      • One complimentary membership per Leadership Program (for qualified businesses and employees) 
      • Broad exposure across Partnership communication platforms, including but limited to:
        • Partnership Tower Lobby Video Wall (company description included)
        • Houston.org
        • Annual Report
        • Membership Guide
        • Publications 
      • VIP Access at Signature Partnership Events
      • Reserved access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Leadership opportunities for CEO and c-suite executives
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Swipe left or right to reveal all membership levels
    Limited Partner
    Advisory Partner
    Senior Advisory Partner
    General Partner
    Managing Partner
    Executive Partner
    Limited Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Opportunities for participation on a Partnership Committee (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Company listing on Partners List
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Advisory Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Access to up to two Partnership Committees (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Senior Advisory Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Invitation to unique opportunities for c-suite executives who want to convene on a platform supporting the advancement of the greater Houston region
      • Eligible to attend quarterly President’s Roundtable Series hosted by Partnership CEO (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Access to up to three Partnership Committees (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Increased access to information, Partnership expertise, and presentations
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    General Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Eligible for Board of Directors
      • Eligible to sit on Governance Committees (by invitation)
      • Priority access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Unlimited access to Partnership Committees (qualified businesses and employees)
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Managing Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Eligible for Board of Directors
      • VIP Access at Signature Partnership Events
      • Leadership opportunities for CEO and c-suite executives
      • Reserved access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Unlimited access to Partnership Committees (qualified businesses and employees)
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Executive Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Appointment to Partnership Executive Committee
      • Nomination for Board of Directors
      • Complimentary Annual Meeting sponsorship
      • One complimentary membership per Leadership Program (for qualified businesses and employees) 
      • Broad exposure across Partnership communication platforms, including but limited to:
        • Partnership Tower Lobby Video Wall (company description included)
        • Houston.org
        • Annual Report
        • Membership Guide
        • Publications 
      • VIP Access at Signature Partnership Events
      • Reserved access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Leadership opportunities for CEO and c-suite executives
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
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    Core Benefits Available at All Levels of Membership

    “As a lifelong Houstonian, I am particularly pleased to be a part of the Partnership and the great work they do for economic growth and development in the City of Houston and surrounding communities.”


    Charles McFarland
    Attorney, McFarland PLLC

    "Becoming a member of the Partnership was one of the best professional decisions I’ve made as a CEO. Even though I’m leading a nonprofit, the ability to cross-pollinate with organizations in various industries is extremely helpful. Interacting and benefiting from the thought leadership in the business community has shown me that they are really tackling the same issues we are facing."


    Tracy Weeden, Ed.D.
    President & CEO, Neuhaus Education Center

    “Greater Houston Partnership, thank you for continuing to be a great resource for information. Very proud to be a member of this organization that so well represents Houston, it's businesses and people.”


    Ed Parker
    Business Development Manager, Industrial Tax Consulting

    "With one of the largest databases of members, [the Partnership] is a wonderful networking resource for me."


    Neal Talmadge
    BizJournals

    "The quality of the programs are top-notched, and because of that, the attendees are top-notched as well. Quality networking is great!"


    Anthony Pabillano
    PwC

    "Businesses who want to get their name out and sales professionals who want to increase their sphere of influence won't find a better organization to connect than GHP."


    Lisa Bogany
    Workforce Solutions
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    The Greater Houston Partnership is excited to announce the 30th Annual Golf Classic, a milestone celebration of one of our most cherished events. Reserve your spot to join us at Memorial Park Golf Course on April 3, 2025, just days after the Houston Open. This year, the Partnership is excited to have Ric Campo, Chairman and CEO of Camden Property Trust and a dedicated member of the Partnership Board, as this year’s chair. Ric’s exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to both the Partnership and the greater Houston region have driven tremendous growth and success. Joining Ric will be an esteemed group of past Golf Classic Chairs, making this anniversary event truly special. The Golf Classic is one of Houston’s premier executives networking opportunities, bringing together Partnership Board members, c-suite executives and corporate leaders in a relaxed, collaborative environment. Along with fostering camaraderie, the tournament provides a vital platform for advancing the Partnership’s mission to build a strong, diverse economy, enhance quality of life and create opportunities for all Houstonians. For details on sponsorship opportunities or to reserve your spot, please click here or contact me directly at 713-824-2403 or [email protected]. I look forward to working with you.  We can't wait to see you on the course as we celebrate 30 years of the Golf Classic together!

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    The Greater Houston Partnership is thrilled to invite you to the 14th Annual Rise to the Top, an empowering celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday, March 7, 2025. Join Houston's most influential women in business for this member-favorite event as we honor remarkable stories of resilience, mentorship and leadership under this year’s theme, #AccelerateAction. This is your chance to: Be Inspired: Hear from leading women executives about their journeys of challenge, triumph and success. Celebrate Mentorship: Learn how mentorship shaped their careers and how they’re empowering the next generation. Honor Achievement: Celebrate the accomplishments of women in Houston’s business community, strengthening a more welcoming future. Why Attend? When you join us as a guest or sponsor, you’re not just attending an event—you’re aligning with a movement to advance women leaders in business and beyond. Become a Sponsor of this Impactful Event Don’t miss this opportunity to champion women in leadership and position your brand at the forefront of one of Houston’s most inspirational events. Let’s make this event unforgettable for everyone involved. For more information on sponsoring, please contact Terry Leibowitz, Sr. Director, Sponsorship and Member Engagement at 713-824-2403 or [email protected]. We look forward to having you with us to celebrate and support women leaders—both today and in the future.

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    Washington, D.C. Fly-In

    Join us in Washington, D.C., for the 2025 D.C. Fly-In, taking place from February 26-28, 2025. This multi-day event will bring together members of Congress, the White House, federal agencies, and key stakeholders to advocate for the Houston region’s most pressing issues in our nation’s capital. Overview of Activities:WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception Kick off the D.C. Fly-In with cocktails and conversation at the Partnership’s Welcome Reception. Brief remarks will be shared, followed by an exclusive tour opportunity. Details to be shared soon. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Meetings with Members of Congress on Capitol Hill Engage directly with federal lawmakers and advocates to discuss Houston’s priorities. 3:00 p.m. - Group Photo on Capitol Steps 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - VIP Sponsor Only Reception Sponsors and invited guests will enjoy an exclusive reception with a Capitol Hill insider. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Reception and Dinner Connect with key policymakers over dinner. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Another exclusive tour opportunity, details to be shared soon.   Schedule times and events are subject to change.

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