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Economic Development / February 24, 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 / April 28, 2025
From Setback to Strategy: How San Jacinto College and Generation Park are Building Houston’s Biotech Workforce
Living In Houston / September 30, 2024
Exploring Houston: A Guide to the Eclectic Montrose Neighborhood
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Living in Houston | April 3, 2025
Four Houston Chefs and Restaurants Advance as Finalists for 2025 James Beard Awards
Out of the 13 Houston chefs and restaurants initially named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards, four have advanced to the final round. The James Beard Awards honor outstanding talent in the culinary and hospitality industries across the country. This year’s Houston finalists span a range of categories, from Best Chef to Outstanding Wine Program, showcasing the city’s vibrant and diverse dining scene.
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March 31, 2025
Key Takeaways from the Partnership’s Public Policy Kickoff Meeting
The Greater Houston Partnership recently convened members from all seven of its public policy advisory committees for a joint kickoff meeting that set the stage for our 2025 advocacy efforts. The meeting offered an in-depth look at the current policy landscapes in Washington, D.C. and Austin, and gave members a preview of the issues our committees will be tackling throughout the year.
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Life Sciences | March 28, 2025
Houston’s Biotech Ecosystem: The Ideal Launchpad for Life Sciences Startups
Launching a biotech startup is one of the most difficult undertakings in science and business. For Sarah Hein, founder and CEO of March Biosciences, choosing Houston made all the difference.
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Economic Development | March 27, 2025
From HVAC to Home Runs: How Daikin Fuels Economic Growth in Houston
Daikin Comfort Technologies North America is making history in Houston—not just on the field, but across the region. As the new namesake of the Astros’ ballpark, Daikin’s investment in the Houston region has been a game-changer for the regional economy and community.
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Public Policy | March 27, 2025
Texas Senate Passes its 2026-27 Budget Proposal
Launching a biotech startup is one of the most difficult undertakings in science and business. For Sarah Hein, founder and CEO of March Biosciences, choosing Houston made all the difference.
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Aerospace | March 21, 2025
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth, Stop at Houston’s Johnson Space Center for Health Evaluation
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission has finally concluded after an unexpected nine-month journey to the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts aboard; Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams and Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, successfully touched down in Florida on Tuesday evening.
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Membership | March 21, 2025
Anita Sehgal on the Power of Mentorship
In this special live recording of Rise to the Top, we celebrate International Women's Day with Anita Sehgal, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Houston Astros. With over 30 years of experience in strategic marketing, Anita has shaped major brands like Academy Sports and Outdoors and Best Buy before joining the Astros in 2013.
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Public Policy | March 19, 2025
An Update on Water Policies in the Texas Legislature
In 2023, Texas had one of the best legislative sessions in modern history for water policy. The 89th Texas Legislature wants to take that to another level by increasing funding and implementing policy reforms to reshape how the state addresses water resources.
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Education | March 19, 2025
Education Policies Moving in the Legislature
Education policy is often at center stage in the Texas Legislature. This session, lawmakers are teeing up another slate of bills that could contend with 2019’s sweeping bipartisan effort to reform education finance
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Public Policy | March 19, 2025
Lawmakers Eye Texas High Schools for Workforce Solutions
Texas is a global powerhouse, and Houston is the welcoming committee for many companies looking to settle in the Lone Star State. The strength of our workforce is one key issue that continues to drive economic growth.
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Public Policy | March 18, 2025
Texas’ Future in Innovation: Why Extending the R&D Tax Credit is Essential
Texas continues to position itself as a national leader in business innovation and technology. However, the Lone Star State is risking that position if lawmakers allow a Research & Development tax incentive to expire next year.
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Membership | March 17, 2025
Partnership Members Making News – March
The Greater Houston Partnership celebrates our members making important announcements and sharing news about their operations and impact in our region. Learn more about some of those announcements over the last month below.
