Greater Houston Partnership

Greater Houston Partnership The Partnership works to make Houston the best place to live, work and build your business. However, the overarching theme remains the same.

Throughout the years, Houston has been known by several names — The Energy Capital of the World, Space City, and most recently, The City With No Limits. Houston is a great city, an opportunity city. No matter what you consider — our economy, culture, or quality of life — this city is the definition of great, and the Greater Houston Partnership works to make it even greater. The Partnership is a me

eting place for community-minded business people who want to be involved in Houston’s positive growth and influence the direction in which Houston is going. Through the dedicated efforts of our members, the Partnership addresses Houston’s unique challenges and champions the growth and success of businesses throughout the region. Houston continues to reach even greater heights, and making this city a better place to live, work and build a business is what the Partnership is all about. Because in today’s ever-changing economic landscape, it’s not enough to merely be good, you have to be great. Great at championing your city, great at focusing on what matters, and most of all, great at making your city the best it can be. The Greater Houston Partnership is Making Houston Greater.

Houston is set to become the next market for Uber's robotaxi service.The program is expected to launch in 2027 through a...
06/18/2026

Houston is set to become the next market for Uber's robotaxi service.

The program is expected to launch in 2027 through a partnership with autonomous driving company Nuro and EV manufacturer Lucid Motors.

🚗Learn more: https://ow.ly/3Zo850ZegXf

Courtesy of Uber

Houston's economy has now recorded six consecutive years of growth.The May Houston PMI came in at 51.0, marking the 72nd...
06/18/2026

Houston's economy has now recorded six consecutive years of growth.

The May Houston PMI came in at 51.0, marking the 72nd straight month of expansion, while sales/new orders, employment, and lead times all remained positive.

⭐Read the latest economic update: https://ow.ly/PbIm50ZcR1H

Houston is currently tied with Chicago for No. 2 nationally with 27 Fortune 500 headquarters, while still generating nea...
06/18/2026

Houston is currently tied with Chicago for No. 2 nationally with 27 Fortune 500 headquarters, while still generating nearly double the revenue.

Houston is also set to surpass Chicago with 28 Fortune 500 headquarters by year-end.

⭐Learn more: https://ow.ly/xmmu50Zc24K

Houston-area sales and use tax collections totaled $545.8 million through the first four months of 2026, down 6.1% from ...
06/17/2026

Houston-area sales and use tax collections totaled $545.8 million through the first four months of 2026, down 6.1% from the same period last year.

While year-to-date comparisons reflect elevated spending ahead of tariff changes in early 2025, April collections exceeded April 2025 and 2024 levels.

⭐Read the full update: https://ow.ly/H3AX50ZcMm5

Houston chefs brought home two James Beard Foundation Awards in 2026!Adrian Torres of Viva Maximo Houston, along with Ev...
06/17/2026

Houston chefs brought home two James Beard Foundation Awards in 2026!

Adrian Torres of Viva Maximo Houston, along with Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu of Jūn, have been nationally recognized in two separate categories.

🥘Read details: https://ow.ly/5WLV50ZctZ8

Five Houston-area universities earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Global Universities list.The ra...
06/17/2026

Five Houston-area universities earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Global Universities list.

The rankings reflect Houston’s leadership in academic research and innovation, strengthening the talent pipeline that supports the region’s key industries.

🎓See the list: https://ow.ly/XQFu50ZctPU

The University of St. Thomas has broken ground on a $45 million residence hall.The project will add housing for approxim...
06/16/2026

The University of St. Thomas has broken ground on a $45 million residence hall.

The project will add housing for approximately 400 students, doubling on-campus capacity and supporting projected enrollment growth through 2030.

⭐Read more: https://ow.ly/FsCh50ZbVbQ

06/16/2026

From restaurants and coffee shops to watch parties and cultural attractions, local businesses are positioned to benefit from increased foot traffic as fans travel between EaDo, Downtown and Houston Stadium using METRORail, Houston METRO bus service and the Green Corridor.

⚽Start exploring Houston: https://ow.ly/yMlt50Zc2fB

Houston has been selected as one of four pilot cities for Meta's new America’s Workforce Academy, a nationwide skilled t...
06/16/2026

Houston has been selected as one of four pilot cities for Meta's new America’s Workforce Academy, a nationwide skilled trades training program.

The $115M initiative is designed to prepare workers for careers that support the AI boom.

🏗️Read more: https://ow.ly/glUx50ZbkFP

What does Houston's No. 2 ranking for Fortune 500 headquarters mean for the regional economy?The latest Houston: The Eco...
06/15/2026

What does Houston's No. 2 ranking for Fortune 500 headquarters mean for the regional economy?

The latest Houston: The Economy at a Glance examines the companies' combined revenue and economic reach.

Also, dive into the latest U.S. Census data to highlight the region’s fastest-growing cities and the factors fueling their expansion.

⭐Download Glance: https://ow.ly/Xk6T50ZbWv4

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701 Avenida De Las Americas, Suite 900
Houston, TX
77010

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