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Economic Development / 24/02/2025

Apple’s Major Investment Cements Houston as a Leading U.S. Manufacturing and Tech Hub

Like every city, Houston experiences setbacks. The difference is Houston doesn’t dwell on them. It adapts, rebuilds and always comes back stronger. That’s exactly what the region is doing with biotech, an emerging sector where Houston is determined to lead.

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Life Sciences / 28/04/2025

From Setback to Strategy: How San Jacinto College and Generation Park are Building Houston’s Biotech Workforce
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Living In Houston / 30/09/2024

Exploring Houston: A Guide to the Eclectic Montrose Neighborhood
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    Public Policy | July 10, 2025

    Constitutional Ballot Could Have Big Implications for Houston Region

    This November, millions of Texas voters will head to the polls to decide whether to approve or reject 17 proposed constitutional amendments by state lawmakers. It’s an annual process that plays out in the fall during odd-numbered years following a legislative session.

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    Public Policy | July 9, 2025

    Texas Lawmakers Tap $361 Million to Bolster Regional Resilience

    Houston has made significant strides to improve its resilience as a coastal city over the past two decades. Federal, state and local leaders have prioritized efforts to strengthen flood mitigation, enhance power reliability and secure the region’s water supply. Each weather event has brought important lessons, prompting investments and solutions to protect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.

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    Headquarters | July 8, 2025

    Support the Texas Hill Country

    Houston-area organizations are actively coordinating donation drives and volunteer efforts to support those affected by the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country. The Greater Houston Partnership has collected links to trusted relief funds, local drives, and volunteer opportunities to help communities in need. The Partnership will continue to update as more resources become available.

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    Membership | July 8, 2025

    New Partnership Members in June

    The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 13 new member companies in the month of June. The Partnership works to connect companies with resources, information and networking opportunities to help increase business while also providing a platform to influence the direction of the region.

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    Life Sciences | June 25, 2025

    Houston Region Asserts Biotech Excellence at BIO International Convention

    The Greater Houston Partnership and regional partners showcased Houston’s thriving life sciences and biotechnology ecosystem at the 2025 BIO International Convention in Boston. As the premier annual biotechnology conference in the United States, BIO 2025 drew nearly 20,000 global attendees, offering a powerful platform to highlight the region’s momentum, innovation, and growing opportunities in the sector.

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    Education | June 23, 2025

    Texas Lawmakers Continue Reforming Small Colleges to Add More ‘Credentials of Value’

    Houston is one of the nation’s biggest hubs for young professionals, thanks to strong job growth and an affordable cost of living. Between 2020 and 2024, the region added an estimated 240,000 new jobs, part of a broader economic boom across Texas. Now, a new law aims to build on that momentum by expanding access to workforce training and education programs.

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    Education | June 23, 2025

    Texas Lawmakers Expand Focus on High-Growth, High-Wage Job Training for High Schoolers

    This week, the Partnership highlighted the Texas Legislature’s work to deliver a new pathway for college, career, and military readiness in public schools. House Bill 120 expands programs that enable high school students to focus on career-oriented education.

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    Education | June 23, 2025

    Better, Faster, Stronger: Texas Lawmakers Elevate Next Generation of Career Programs

    Five years ago, the Partnership released a report highlighting the need to meet demand for middle-skill jobs across the greater Houston area. Since then, Houston’s labor market has continued to heat up, making it one of the top destinations for younger working Texans. In fact, the Kinder Institute has highlighted how the talent pool is continuing to get younger as lawmakers emphasize the importance of more career programs in high schools.

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    Membership | June 2, 2025

    From Coffee Chats to Council Seat: Building Leadership Through HYPE

    The Greater Houston Partnership’s Houston Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) program empowers early- to mid-career professionals to grow as leaders, build meaningful connections, and deepen their engagement in Houston’s business and civic landscape. Through curated events and purposeful programming, HYPE cultivates a pipeline of rising talent ready to take on leadership roles in their companies and communities. The Partnership is committed to fostering the next generation of leaders who will help shape Houston’s future, and HYPE is one way we’re investing in that vision.

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    Talent/Workforce | May 12, 2025

    How Board Service Prepares You for Leadership

    Board service isn’t just about governance – it’s a leadership masterclass. If you’re looking to grow your impact and elevate your strategic thinking, joining a board is one of the most powerful development opportunities available.

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    Public Policy | May 8, 2025

    Mayor Whitmire Puts Forth Balanced Budget for FY 26, Closing Major Budget Shortfall

    Mayor John Whitmire released the City of Houston’s proposed $7 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget, which includes a balanced General Fund. For Houston’s business community, sound fiscal management at City Hall is more than just good governance – it’s essential to maintaining the services and infrastructure that enable our region to thrive. Perhaps most significantly, this plan reduces General Fund spending – the city’s primary tax-supported budget – by 2.4%, or $74.5 million.

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    Membership | May 5, 2025

    New Partnership Members in April

    The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 18 new member companies in the month of April. The Partnership works to connect companies with resources, information and networking opportunities to help increase business while also providing a platform to influence the direction of the region.

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