Houston:The No.1 Metro for Exports in the USA, Accounting for Half of All Texas Exports
P eople from across the globe relocate to Houston every year to take advantage of the abundant opportunities available in the region, including global access to markets.With two international airports and four ports, Houston has the infrastructure and export ecosystem to grow your business via exports. Houston is the most diverse city in America, offering a great mix of ideas, people, culture and industries. Houston is also fun and very affordable.That fact adds to why Houston has become America’s fastest growing region, attracting nearly 750,000 new residents since 2010. For everyone from millennials to baby boomers, Houston offers a great quality of life. For those willing to work hard and dream big, anything is possible in Houston. The mission of the Greater Houston Partnership is to make Houston one of the world’s best places to live, work and build a business.The organization covers 11 Texas counties, includ- ing: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto,Walker and Waller.With nearly 1,200 member organizations, the Partnership represents approximately one-fifth of the region’s workforce. The Partnership also leads Houston’s participation in the Global Cities Initiative (GCI), and 2016 was a busy year for GCI activities. In April, the Metro Export Plan (MEP) was released during the Partnership’s State of Houston’s Global Economy event.The plan focuses on helping small-to-medium sized businesses grow exports while sustaining Houston’s posi- tion as a top exporter and global logistics hub. Implementation of the MEP is led by a Working Group that includes: ACM Logistics & Consulting Inc., City of Houston, Commercial Service Houston, Economic Alliance Houston Houston’s Top Export Markets % % % % % HOUSTON’S TOP EXPORT MARKETS
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Port Region, Export-Import Bank, Harris County, Houston Airport System, Houston Community College, Houston District Export Council, Port of Houston Authority, Small Business Administration, and University of Houston Small Business Development Center.The MEP Working Group developed Houston Export Resources over the summer to guide those seeking to export toward regional resources. From economic development to exporting, the Partnership brings together Houston’s political and business leaders to help create jobs and improve the region’s business climate. More information about the Greater Houston Partnership is available online at www.houston.org % % % % % % %
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