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Regions and Neighborhoods: Small-Town Charm with Big City Amenities in Tomball

8/2/21
Located about 30 miles northwest of Houston, Tomball continues to grow into a diverse and vibrant community while retaining a small-town feel. Once dubbed as ‘Oiltown USA’ in recognition of when the…
Economic Development

California Leads Houston HQ Relocations and Other 2020-2021 Highlights

7/28/21
Houston is a proud top global market for headquarters, driven by its low costs of doing business, global interconnectivity and a diverse, top-tier talent pool. The latest Fortune 500 rankings are a…
Construction

The Apprenticeship: An Underutilized Tool for Employers in an Uncertain World

6/28/21
Following the adage 'measure twice and cut once' helps avoid the need to rework a project. In many cases, employers outsource their skills training to the education sector and hope for skilled talent…
Economic Development

Texas Sets Stage for Education, Economic Success

6/21/21
State lawmakers have handed business and industry leaders a future-focused win. By aligning the work of the state’s three major education and workforce bodies, Texas and Texans are now set up for…
Economic Development

Houston Home to 24 Fortune 500 Companies, 3rd Highest Concentration in the U.S.

6/8/21
Bolstered by the recent headquarters relocations of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NRG Energy, Houston now has the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the nation, according to the…
Economic Development

'Just-In-Time' Hiring a Luxury of the Past in Post-Pandemic Economy

5/25/21
Gone is the luxury of "just-in-time hiring" and hoping to find talent for immediate needs, according to Tamla Oates-Forney, senior vice president and chief people officer for Fortune 500 company…
Executive Partners