These Forums highlight several of the top industries driving growth and innovation in Houston and the Partnership’s work attracting top global companies to Houston, creating jobs and growing the region’s GDP. Forum topics include: 

• Aerospace and Aviation – Houston is a city that takes on humankind’s boldest challenges head-on — both here on earth and far beyond. With over 500 space, aviation and aerospace-related firms and institutions, Houston has been a pioneering hub in this sector for more than 50 years.
• Energy and Sustainability – Houston, the Energy Capital of the World, is leveraging its energy leadership to accelerate global solutions for an energy-abundant, low-carbon future.
• Life Sciences and Biotechnology –- Finding solutions to the problems that matter most is baked into Houston’s DNA. As the Third Coast for Life Sciences, the region’s world-class medical centers, research institutes and private companies are taking on the greatest medical challenges of our generation.
• Manufacturing, Trade and Logistics – Houston has the skilled workforce, expertise and logistics capabilities needed to manufacture, transport and distribute goods to customers across the country and around the world – positioning it as the ideal location for businesses to connect across the globe.

These Forums explore the education and workforce development systems creating opportunity for every Houstonian to improve their own lives and that of their families. Topics include: 

• Public Education – Advocating for success across more than 60 public school systems ensures all students throughout the greater Houston region have access to the foundational education needed to build strong futures. 
• Higher Education – The region’s higher education institutions are building a pipeline of graduates that aligns with the needs of Houston’s businesses by providing ongoing educational opportunities for our workforce to advance throughout their careers. 
• Workforce Development – Greater Houston and its employers need the finest skilled workforce in the world to be a great global city in the 21st century. Training programs and workforce development opportunities strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers that employers need and create better pathways to opportunity and prosperity.

These Forums advance conversations about some of the areas in which the Partnership is working to strengthen life in Houston to make our city the best place to live, work and play. Topics include:

• Culture and Tourism – Houston’s dynamic arts scene, diverse professional sporting events and dominant food scene are only a few of the incredible offerings that entice Houstonians and tourists to enjoy the Bayou City. 
• Flood Mitigation – Fortifying Houston’s infrastructure to ensure resiliency and recovery after flooding events is pivotal to improving Houstonian’s quality of life. 
• Transportation and Infrastructure – Facilitating economic growth across the 12-county region and improving quality of life requires innovative, multi-modal mobility plans that allow Houstonians equitable access to navigate all our great city has to offer.

The Partnership's Research department offers in-depth data and analysis on a wide variety of regional economic indicators from employment and home sales to new construction and international trade. 

Our members get access to a spectrum of resources designed to help them grow their business. A few of these include:

• Houston Facts
• Here is Houston: Relocation Guide
• Houston Economic Development Guide
• Resources for Small Businesses