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Membership | July 30, 2025

The Power of Mentorship: Why Building a Personal Board of Directors Matters

Mentorship takes many forms and doesn’t always follow a traditional path. For professionals navigating growth and leadership, the right connections often emerge through formal programs and everyday experiences. Through Women on the Rise, one of the Greater Houston Partnership’s leadership programs, emerging female leaders like Allison Marshall, Managing Principal at Huitt-Zollars, Inc., are finding a space to build meaningful connections, gain perspective, and strengthen their leadership journey.

Innovation/Technology | July 30, 2025

Houston Startup Secures Funding to Advance Technology Aimed at Decarbonizing Chemical Manufacturing

Houston startup Solidec secured more than $2 million in pre-seed funding to advance a modular chemical production system designed to help companies produce chemicals like hydrogen peroxide on-site using only air, water, and electricity. The company’s approach aims to reduce emissions tied to traditional chemical manufacturing, which often relies on centralized, energy-intensive facilities and long-distance transportation. 

Health Care | July 29, 2025

Advancing Houston’s Health: How Policy Shapes Our Region’s Future

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Membership | June 17, 2025

Partnership Members Making News – June

The Greater Houston Partnership celebrates our members making important announcements and sharing news about their operations and impact in our region.

Public Policy | June 2, 2025

Houston’s Impact in Austin: Legislative Wins from the 89th Session

Discover the greater Houston region's biggest legislative wins from the 89th Texas Session, including major investments in water, education, and workforce.