The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 13 new member companies in the month of June. 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 joining in the month of June include:

Ascend Performance Materials: Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for everyday essentials and new technologies. Ascend is also one of the world’s largest producers of acrylonitrile. Website.

b1Bank: Headquartered in Baton Rouge, b1Bank is a community bank that supports entrepreneurs and small community businesses by providing banking solutions. Website.

Celebree School: Celebree School is a leading child care company that works to protect, educate and nurture children while providing a stable, secure learning environment that fosters a solid foundation for lifelong success. Website. 

City of Missouri City Economic Development: City of Missouri City Economic Development works to bolster the city's economy by supporting business growth, new developments and more. Website.

Hawthorne Global Logistics, Inc.: Hawthorne Global is a full-service logistics company that specializes in international shipping, domestic transportation, customs brokerage and warehousing. Website.

Italian Trade Agency: Italian Trade Agency works to promote and support Italian Business by organizing Italian pavilions at trade shows all around the U.S.; selecting and sponsoring delegations to Italy as well as trade missions in the U.S., and increasing trade cooperation between Italy and the United States. Website.

Johnson & Johnson - Texas Medical Center: Johnson & Johnson is one of the world’s largest and most diversified healthcare products company, committed to improving access and affordability and creating healthier communities. Website.

Lummus Technology: Lummus Technology specializes in technology licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction and project management for gas, refinery and petrochemical plants around the world. Website.

Natixis: Natixis is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide. Website.

NPower: NPower creates pathways to economic prosperity by providing technology skills training programs to military veterans and active members, women, minorities and young adults from underserved communities. Website.

Qosmosys: Qosmosys is a pioneering international private company that is working to shape the future of space exploration for the betterment of humanity. Website.

SESCO Cement: SESCO Cement is a leading privately-owned white and gray cement terminal that connects businesses globally with high-quality materials needed for construction. Website.

Teraangar LLC: Teraangar LLC is an independent contractor that provides advisory and management services to foreign companies and investors interested in doing business in Africa. 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@houston.org.