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  • Participate in quarterly luncheons and a number of professional development events throughout the year that feature leaders of the Houston business community

  • Build a network of advocates through professional development resources

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While the Women's Business Alliance hosts a series of events throughout the year, the program's signature annual gathering is Rise to the Top. This unique event features compelling, candid conversations from outstanding female executives discussing the challenges and triumphs of succeeding as a woman in today's business environment. 
The annual Rise to the Top event features prominent women leading Houston's business community.

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Partnership Members Making News - January & February

3/15/24
The Greater Houston Partnership celebrates our members making important announcements and sharing news about their operations and impact in our community. Learn more about some of those announcements over the last month below. Business Moves AES announced that it will expand its Houston footprint by increasing its office space and headcount at its GreenStreet Tower office in downtown. Construction is expected to begin this spring. Education Prairie View A&M University has cut the ribbon on its new Blackstone LaunchPad center, which aims to help prepare students for the Texas job market. The University of Houston is set to bolster it’s Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies with a $1.2 million reward to help recruit and retain students who are interested in the fields of study covered by the center. Energy Transition Lummus Technology and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation announced a groundbreaking collaboration focused on pioneering advanced carbon capture solutions. Sunnova Energy International, a provider of renewable energy for homes and businesses, has teamed up with Lumin to roll out the Adaptive Home. Innovation Oceaneering received a prestigious NASA contract to spearhead vital research, engineering and mission integration services for the International Space Station Program. Walmart unveiled how some of the latest technologies will enable the world’s largest retailer to deliver a new type of commerce. Texas A&M University's Space Institute was announced as the first tenant of the future Exploration Park, NASA’s planned multipurpose development near the Johnson Space Center. Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced plans to build a next-generation supercomputer for one of the world’s largest energy providers to help achieve net-zero goals. Transportation The Port of Galveston announced its fourth cruise terminal complex, which will house Switzerland-based MSC Cruises. The MSC Seascape will begin sailing from the new terminal in 2025. A team from the University of Houston received a grant to continue its work on using AI and digital twin technology to better evaluate bridges in Texas. If you are a member and want us to help communicate news about your organization, please send a press release or information about the announcement to member.engagement@slcf.net and we will share it with our content team for possible inclusion in an upcoming roundup. Learn more about Partnership membership.
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New Partnership Members in February

3/1/24
The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 16 new member companies in the month of February. 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.  New members who joined in the month of February include: ABM: ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include janitorial, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions, and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Website. Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation: Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that inspires and encourages Black-American girls ages 6 to 21 to consider and pursue S.T.E.M.-related careers by providing long-term support for that goal. Website. British Columbia Trade and Investment Office: British Columbia Trade and Investment Office facilitates foreign investment and enables businesses to successfully expand to and establish a business presence in British Columbia, Canada. Website. CIMSA AMERICAS: CIMSA AMERICAS is a cement company from Turkey. Website. Cohn Reznick: Cohn Reznick is an integrated team of advisory, assurance, and tax professionals who are committed to helping clients optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize stakeholder value. Website. Eni US Operating Co. Inc.: Eni US Operating Co. Inc. is an integrated energy company committed to energy transition. Website. EnLink Midstream: EnLink Midstream (NYSE: ENLC) provides integrated energy infrastructure services for natural gas, crude oil, and NGLs, including gathering and transportation pipelines, processing plants, fractionators, barge, and rail terminals, product storage facilities, and brine disposal wells, as well as CO₂ transportation for carbon capture and sequestration. Website. Faith and Phoenix: Faith and Phoenix is a uniform and workwear solutions manufacturer that aims to enhance an organization's brand image, uplift employee morale, and optimize operational efficiency. Faith and Phoenix blend fashion & function with design & durability. Website. Li Doyle: Li Doyle is an experienced VP with over 25 years of experience in business development, including wholesale, retail, and Energy Services, energy transition, sustainability consulting, on-site solar assessment with PPAs, ESG, and asset management. Website. Lincoln Leadership Advisors: Lincoln Leadership Advisors is a boutique search and talent management firm with capabilities across industries and geographies. Website. PSYCHPLUS: PsychPlus is a mental health care facility headquartered in Houston, TX with a team of licensed psychiatrists and therapists dedicated to evidence-based assessments and diagnosis. Website. Recruiting Source International, LLC: Recruiting Source International (RSI) is a Full-Service Workforce Solutions Firm specializing in Project Management, IT Consultation, and a broad spectrum of Staff Augmentation support. Website. The Coastal Trust: The Coastal Trust, Inc. (TCT) is a 501(c)(3) (pending) dedicated to the restoration and protection of America’s coasts and coastal plains, development of infrastructure, and addressing quality of life issues in coastal communities. TCT offers equitable and affordable access to conservation services and management, technical, and financial assistance for governments and non-profits, focusing on areas of poverty, pollution, and flood vulnerability. Website. Third Coast International: Website. Unicorn Service Solutions, LLC: Unicorn Service Solutions, LLC is a permit project management company, specializing in expediting and obtaining building permits from the City of Houston permit office. Website. Viksnins Harris Padys Malent LLP: Viksins Harris Padys Malent LLP is a property law firm that strategizes on, prepares, and prosecutes patent applications for clients in the fields of life sciences, chemistry, electrical engineering, medical devices, and trademarks. Website. Click here to see the Partnership's Membership Directory.  To learn more about membership with the Greater Houston Partnership click here, or contact membership@slcf.net.
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“As a lifelong Houstonian, I am particularly pleased to be a part of the Partnership and the great work they do for economic growth and development in the City of Houston and surrounding communities.”


Charles McFarland
Attorney, McFarland PLLC

"Becoming a member of the Partnership was one of the best professional decisions I’ve made as a CEO. Even though I’m leading a nonprofit, the ability to cross-pollinate with organizations in various industries is extremely helpful. Interacting and benefiting from the thought leadership in the business community has shown me that they are really tackling the same issues we are facing."


Tracy Weeden, Ed.D.
President & CEO, Neuhaus Education Center

“Greater Houston Partnership, thank you for continuing to be a great resource for information. Very proud to be a member of this organization that so well represents Houston, it's businesses and people.”


Ed Parker
Business Development Manager, Industrial Tax Consulting

"With one of the largest databases of members, [the Partnership] is a wonderful networking resource for me."


Neal Talmadge
BizJournals

"The quality of the programs are top-notched, and because of that, the attendees are top-notched as well. Quality networking is great!"


Anthony Pabillano
PwC

"Businesses who want to get their name out and sales professionals who want to increase their sphere of influence won't find a better organization to connect than GHP."


Lisa Bogany
Workforce Solutions
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