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 The AES Corp. is doubling its Houston office space and plans to expand its renewable energy talent pool to over 100 employees to hit its energy transition goals.   Bechtel Energy Inc. opens its new Houston offices in the Westchase District and will finish moving its employees to the new location by the summer.   Comcast RISE returns to Houston to award business support grants, providing $500,000 in grants plus technology make-overs, marketing support, coaching and education resources.  H-E-B expands to Katy-Fulshear area, boasting a 121,179-square-foot floor plan.  LyondellBasell secures 208 megawatts of renewable energy capacity from a solar park in Germany, aiming to purchase at least half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.   Mitsubishi joins the Houston-based Starlab Space LLC joint venture as a strategic partner and equity owner to drive innovation and catalyze advancements in space exploration.  Education  Houston Community College plans to reopen its associate degree program for students working to become registered nurses after a closure.   Prairie View A&M University receives a donation of nearly $1.68 million from BP and Shell to create an energy trading program.   Rice University breaks ground on $76 million Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall to create an arts district.  The University of Houston has launched its latest micro-credential course that focuses on how AI and robotics can be used in inspection processes for the energy industry.  Health Care  Houston Methodist and HCA Houston Healthcare continue expansions in the northwest Houston area with over 11 new locations.   The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO) have announced its inaugural cohort of 33 scientists, clinicians, and staff to advance collaborative projects that will bring the power of data science to decisions made at the hospital.  Energy Transition  BP and Baker Hughes have facilitated a large, full-scale series of studies on emissions abatement technology, flare.IQ, to quantify methane emissions from its flares. Chevron and University of Houston leaders are appointed to federal emissions reductions committee for the first time, joining the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC).   EnCap Energy Transition Fund, sponsored by Encap Investments, has launched a platform that will take minority equity stakes in battery storage systems, solar energy systems, and other energy transition projects in the U.S.   Exxon Mobil announces a pilot project to capture carbon directly from the air.  Innovation  Gulf Coast Authority approves purchase agreement with Pearland, granting Pearland to treat water flowing down the GCWA’s American Canal from the Brazos River and reducing the city’s dependence on Houston water.  NASA continues to develop its emerging Exploration Park, agreeing to lease 207 of the development’s 240 acres for both commercial and space defense manufacturing.  Transportation  United Airlines introduces new nonstop flight to Medellin, Colombia for the first time ever this fall, bringing United to 52 routes from Houston to Latin America alone.  Rice University has partnered up with the Texas Department of Transportation's ConnectSmart program to help students find eco-friendly travel options in the Houston area.  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@houston.org and we will share it with our content team for possible inclusion in an upcoming roundup. Learn more about Partnership membership. 

The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 24 new member companies in the month of April. 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 April include:  ARCADIS-US, Inc.: Arcadis-US offers infrastructure engineering and environmental, health and safety consulting services, technical analysis, design engineering, construction management, and environmental investigation and remediation services. Website.  Cafe Natalie Catering: Cafe Natalie Catering is a catering group based in Westchase, Houston, Texas. Website.   CellReady: CellReady is a biotechnology research company, providing cell and gene therapy (CGT) companies with an optimized, scalable, and standardized G-Rex centric cell manufacturing process. Website.  CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC: Clark Construction Group is a construction company with a portfolio spanning from public to private, corporate to cultural, education to entertainment, and the infrastructure connecting it all – power, transit, water, and roadways. Website.  Discovering U: Discovering U is a non-profit organization seeking to empower and connect the individual, the family, and the community with the information, knowledge, skills and resources needed to be successful. Website.  Heidrick & Struggles: Heidrick & Struggles is an Executive Search and Leadership Advisory service for companies worldwide in the profit and not-for-profit sectors. Website.  Houston Precision Fasteners: Houston Precision Fasteners is a manufacturer of aviation and aerospace fasteners and machined parts. Website.  Just Touch Interactive: Just Touch Interactive is a premier SBE certified and minority-owned company that provides high-fidelity 3D solutions for industrial and urban infrastructure projects.  Website.   KNJ Wealth Management Group LLC: KNJ Wealth Management Group provides financial planning, investment planning, small business owner business planning, estate planning, retirement planning and tax planning through seven subsidiary firms in Houston. Website.  M3 Technology Group: M3 Technology Group provides supply chain management solutions focused on enterprise planning advanced asset scheduling and blending optimization software. Website.  Marathon Capital: Marathon Capital is an independent investment bank. Website.  MWM Systems, LLC: MWM Systems is a consulting agency offering comprehensive diversity training programs designed to help your company. Website.  Nellons-Paige Group: Nellons-Paige Group is a consulting firm. Website.  Nexus PMG: Nexus PMG is a commercial and residential construction company. Website.  Octa Homes: Octa Homes is a real estate developer in Houston, Texas. Website.   P&A Recruiting LLC: Popham & Ashby (P&A) is a consultancy firm specializing in executive talent search and people abilities recruiting. Website.  Packwell: Packwell is a Plastic Bagging and Logistics company in Houston, Texas. Website.   PV Hardware Solutions: PV Hardware Solutions is a renewable energy equipment manufacturing company. Website.  Reddy Neumann Brown PC: Reddy Neumann Brown PC is an immigration law firm based in Houston, Texas. Website.  Rocket Ready-Mix: Rocket Ready-Mix is a concrete mix supplier for the construction industry in Houston Texas. Website.  SCS Technologies Ltd: SCS Technologies Ltd provides high-quality pioneering technologies, systems and services making technology. Website.  The Women's Home: The Women’s Home helps women in crisis regain their self-esteem and dignity, empowering them to return to society as productive, self-sufficient individuals. Website.  ThinkBig Productions: ThinkBig Productions specializes in award-winning corporate, documentary, and narrative videos. We are a full-service production company handling all aspects of moving images, from concept to post-production delivery. Website.  WASTELINQ, Inc.: WASTELINQ provides waste treatment technology for generators, service providers, and disposal facilities. 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.