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Houston Business Barometer Week 4: Half of Local Businesses Have Sought Federal Funding

4/29/20
Half of small businesses surveyed by the Greater Houston Partnership this week said they have applied for assistance through federal stimulus programs, and about 60% of those have received funding so…
Economy

Work Safe 2.0: Principles to Guide Reopen Houston Safely

4/29/20
As the Houston region moves to reopen our economy, it is important that we do so safely, sustainability and successfully. To aid companies planning to reopen or expand their operations, the Greater…
Construction

Report: Middle Skills Matter to Greater Houston

4/29/20
A new labor market report underscores the long-term and critical role of middle-skill occupations in positioning the Houston region to be competitive in the 21st century and creating economic…
Economic Development

SBA to Businesses: Act Quick on New Round of Federal Funding

4/23/20
Congress gave final approval to a new $484 billion COVID-19 stimulus package on April 23 and President Trump signed the measure a day later.   The bill includes an additional $321 billion for the…
COVID-19 Business Forums

Layoffs & Furloughs: What Employers Need to Know

4/22/20
A survey conducted by the Partnership in late March distributed to 850 small-to-medium sized member companies showed businesses across out region are hurting. Forty-one percent of those surveyed said…
Economy

Small Biz Insider: Adopting a Proactive COVID-19 Business Strategy

4/22/20
This is a special episode of Small Biz Insider, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership.  The COVID-19 crisis has forced us all to adapt. That goes for small businesses, too. In just the past…
Executive Partners