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Join the Greater Houston Partnership on November 4 for State of the Airports, featuring Houston Airports Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak. Learn about the investments, partnerships and priorities shaping aviation, aerospace and global commerce in Houston as we reach new global markets. Thank you to @united and @AirportsHouston for supporting our event! ✈️Save your seat:

The Greater Houston Partnership recently convened business and healthcare leaders for its Future of Healthcare, presented by @UnitedImagingHC, to examine healthcare affordability and its impact on Houston employers. Dr. David Callender of @memorialhermann and Heather Linton of @BCBS_TX joined moderator Jeffrey M. Bundy, PhD, to discuss rising costs, employer benefits and access to care. 📸View photos from the event:

A new Partnership and @BCG study highlights progress in regional resilience. More than 670 intelligent grid switches have been installed, and smart monitoring has helped prevent over 600 sewer overflows. 📑Read study:

New Bentley University-Gallup polling finds 71% of Americans link workforce diversity to profitability and 75% to innovation. With nearly 1 in 3 Houston workers foreign-born, employers have an opportunity to strengthen how they attract and retain talent. 💻Learn how Partnership member companies can share strategies through Inclusive Leadership and Opportunity:

.@UTHRMed has opened a $96 million, 77,000-square-foot facility at Houston’s @GenParkHou, adding to the region’s growing life sciences. The facility will produce genetically modified organs for potential human transplantation. ❤️Read more:

Nearly 100 Texas legislators, legislative staff and Houston-area stakeholders joined the Greater Houston Partnership for Houston Day 2026, a two-day experience highlighting the investments shaping the region’s economic future. From the $200 million @TAMUSpace to @Port_Houston and @SanJacCollege, participants saw firsthand how collaboration and strategic investments support Houston’s growth. ⭐Read more:

The @UHouston is preparing for its centennial with major campus investments set to be completed in 2027. Projects include the $88.7 million transformation of the university’s main entrance, along with a new residence hall, dining commons, expanded student center and new facilities. 🎓Learn more:

Houston-area new vehicle sales increased in September, with dealers selling 39,508 vehicles, up 3.2% year over year and 29.0% from August. Despite the monthly increase, sales over the past 12 months declined 2.3% to 382,535 vehicles, with trucks and SUVs accounting for 80.8% of total sales. ⭐View report:

What do the latest demographic trends reveal about Houston’s economy and workforce? Join the Partnership on November 5 for the final Economy Series featuring Holly Heard, presented by @stellarbanktx | @PB_USA. Learn new details about the new American Community Survey data and what population shifts mean for the region’s economic future. 🎫Secure your spot for this virtual event:

Metro Houston’s unemployment rate fell to 4.6% in September, down from 5.1% in August and below the 4.8% recorded a year earlier. Initial unemployment claims also declined to their lowest level since January 2025, indicating limited layoff activity despite cautious hiring. 📊View data:

As the 90th Texas Legislature approaches, the Greater Houston Partnership will advocate for strategic investments in roadways, maritime infrastructure and flood mitigation to support continued economic growth. @Port_Houston and the Houston Ship Channel support more than 1.89 million jobs across Texas. ✅Read more:

Skills-based hiring has a gap between policy and practice: 88% of hiring managers say they use it, yet 74% still prioritize education or career history over demonstrated skills. With 63% of metro Houston adults age 25+ lacking a bachelor’s degree, employers have an opportunity to rethink how they identify qualified talent. ⭐See what Houston employers can put into practice:

Metro Houston lost 7,300 jobs in September as private sector losses outpaced seasonal hiring in public education. Despite the monthly decline, the region added 33,600 jobs over the past 12 months, growing at roughly three times the national pace, with construction leading annual gains. 📊See employment update:

Houston ranks second among the 20 largest U.S. metros for the share of workers with low AI exposure. Nearly 2.3 million workers have AI exposure scores below 30%, reflecting Houston's concentration of hands-on and specialized technical occupations. ⭐Read the latest Economy at a Glance:

RT @readyset_next: .@GHPartnership is piloting Ready Set Next, an AI-powered experience designed to connect Houston students and workers with career pathways, training and opportunities. ⭐Learn how you can get involved:

Houston’s office market recorded 27,037 square feet of negative net absorption in Q3 2026. Availability eased to 26.1% and average gross asking rents increased 2.2% year over year to $31.04 per square foot. 🏢Read more:

.@united celebrated the grand opening of its new Terminal B North Concourse at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, featuring 22 gates and the largest airline club in the Americas. Greater Houston Partnership President and CEO Steve Kean, COO Katie Pryor and board member Phil Griffith joined United and @AirportsHouston to mark the opening of the $2.6 billion Terminal B transformation. ✈️Read more:

From Baylor College of Medicine’s $1B campaign to @EntergyTX's new power station, Partnership members are making news across key industries. ⭐See how companies are impacting the Houston region:

Entrepreneur and investor Sujay Tyle is choosing Houston to build his next venture. The Greater Houston Partnership board member and Merama Co-Founder and CEO shares why Houston’s manufacturing strengths, talent and business connections make it the right place to launch his new company, Uptime. ⭐Read Q&A:

On National Chamber Day, we’re recognizing the collective strength of our members, whose investment, leadership and engagement help drive Houston’s growth. Partnership members are advancing key initiatives that support economic development, strengthen Houston’s workforce and expand opportunities across the region. ⭐See the Partnership in action: