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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.
Life Sciences / 28/04/2025
From Setback to Strategy: How San Jacinto College and Generation Park are Building Houston’s Biotech Workforce
Living In Houston / 30/09/2024
Exploring Houston: A Guide to the Eclectic Montrose Neighborhood
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Living in Houston | May 17, 2024
Galveston’s Coastal Barrier Project Receives $500K in Funding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced it has allocated $500,000 to Galveston’s Coastal Barrier Project, also known as Ike Dike, a crucial project that aims to mitigate crippling flooding from catastrophic storm surges in vulnerable communities along the coastline.
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Energy | May 16, 2024
BP Donates $200K to Houston Community College for EV Safety Training
Demonstrating its continued commitment to advancing the energy transition and bolstering the region’s workforce, BP donated $200,000 to Houston Community College (HCC) to fund an electrical vehicle safety and mechanic training course for City of Houston and Harris County employees. The initiative underscores the international company’s commitment to sustainability and aims to equip local technicians with the specialized skills needed for the future of transportation.
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Living in Houston | May 9, 2024
Growth in Spring Branch Driving New Developments, Businesses to the Area
Once characterized by its rural charm and agricultural heritage, Spring Branch, nestled within the heart of Houston, has undergone a significant transformation, evolving into a bustling community.
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Talent/Workforce | May 8, 2024
Greater Houston Partnership Honored with 2024 EDO Award for Workforce Development
The Greater Houston Partnership was recognized for its workforce development work, winning Business Facilities' 2024 Economic Development Organization award in the large economic development organization category.
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Membership | May 3, 2024
Partnership Members Making News – March & April
The Greater Houston Partnership celebrates our members making important announcements and sharing news about their operations and impact in our community. Learn more about some of those announcements over the last month below.
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Economic Development | May 3, 2024
Greater Houston Partnership Recognized Among Site Selection Magazine’s Top Groups
The Greater Houston Partnership has been awarded Site Selection Magazine’s Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development for its outstanding regional economic development performance in 2023.
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Real Estate | May 1, 2024
Historic Heights Building to be Transformed into Mixed-Use Development
The former Swift and Co. building, located in Houston’s bustling Heights neighborhood, is set to be transformed into a 4.47-acre mixed-use development.
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Membership | May 1, 2024
New Partnership Members in April
The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 24 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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Energy | May 1, 2024
ExxonMobil, Intel Developing New Liquid Cooling Technologies for Data Centers
Two multinational corporations have announced a new collaboration to create energy-efficient and sustainable solutions for data centers as the market experiences significant growth.
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Transportation & Infrastructure | April 30, 2024
$29.9 Million Contract Kickstarts Port of Galveston’s Improvement Project
The Port of Galveston’s West Port Cargo Complex will soon undergo a massive transformation, courtesy of a $29.9 million contract. The Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees recently approved a construction contract that will kickstart the first phase of the facility’s larger $90 million cargo infrastructure expansion and improvement project. The contract, funded by cash reserves generated from the Port of Galveston’s cruise operations, will facilitate the enclosure and filling of a slip at Pier 38/39, with construction expected to begin this summer.
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Innovation/Technology | April 24, 2024
New Report Ranks Houston Among Top U.S. Metros for Innovation
Houston's universities and medical institutions have secured the city a top spot in a recent report ranking it among the top U.S. metropolitan areas for innovation.
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Transportation & Infrastructure | April 24, 2024
Proposed Plan Outlines 15 Transportation Infrastructure Projects for Fort Bend County
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) recently released its proposed 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program, allocating nearly $500 million to Fort Bend County for 15 transportation infrastructure projects.
