BUSINESS BRIEFS Summer 2018

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Business Assistance Programs

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Marketing

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Public Relations & Media Communications

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Special Initiatives

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Storm Surge Protection

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Preserve NASA Funding Levels

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Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium

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Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program

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Membership

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Our Partners

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President’s Letter Throughout this quarter, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has continued to play an important role in a wide variety of issues associated with the region.

For several months, we’ve been gearing up for Texas’ 86th Legislative Session.

Our committees have contributed their priorities to BAHEP’s Political Protocol Committee, and that committee is coalescing it all into a succinct legislative agenda.

In a new initiative, BAHEP invited all of its regional mayors to participate in mayoral roundtables in order to develop regional legislative priorities that are specifically important to them.

In this issue of BUSINESS BRIEFS, you’ll also learn about our work to bring more businesses to our cities and ports while placing continued emphasis on the critical need for a coastal spine to protect this sixcounty region. We have made much progress over the past nine years, but our

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS BAHEP Hosts Mayoral Roundtables on Regional Issues for 86th Texas Legislature BAHEP hosted a series of mayoral roundtables during the quarter to develop a list of regional issues that are important to the mayors. These legislative priorities will be presented to area state legislators prior to

Bob Mitchell work is far from over.

Unfortunately, it has taken far too long to bring this project to fruition. As we have all learned, it costs a lot less to protect than to recover. Let’s just hope that it doesn’t take a major catastrophe in order to receive adequate funding for the long overdue coastal spine.

Newly-appointed NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and new NASA JSC Director Mark Geyer have met extensively with NASA employees, contractors, and the community and have brought very positive messages about NASA, its space programs, and the role of NASA JSC in them. Considering everything that is happening with NASA and robust economic activity in the region, this is definitely an exciting time for Bay Area Houston.

the legislative session that convenes in January 2019. The top three legislative issues that were identified as extremely important to the regional mayors were: Clear Creek Watershed – flooding and drainage Municipal Revenue Cap – budget flexibility for cities Toll Road / Evacuation Route – Highway 99 as an evacuation route through North Galveston County and East Harris County

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Participating in the mayoral roundtables were mayors Pat Hallisey, City of League City; Carl Joiner, City of Kemah; Jon Keeney, City of Taylor Lake Village; Michel Bechtel, City of Morgan’s Point; Julie Masters, City of Dickinson; Thom Kolupski, City of Seabrook; Louis Rigby, City of La Porte; Mark Denman, City of Nassau Bay; and Mike McNamara, City of Clear Lake Shores. Also attending the meetings was Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark.

TXDoT Engineer Explains IH-45 and Highway 146 Projects to BAHEP Membership Quincy Allen, P.E., Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) district engineer, described plans for road improvements in the region during the BAHEP General Membership Meeting held at the Lakewood Yacht Club on July 25, 2018. Allen reported on the widening of IH-45 from NASA 1 to FM 1764 in Galveston County and the expansion of Highway 146 in Galveston and Harris counties.

Protecting Ellington Field from Future Base Realignment and Closures BAHEP participated in a briefing to the Texas Military Value Task Force (MVTF) to educate the task force about the military activities at Ellington Field and the importance of these activities to the State of Texas, the local economy, and national security. The MVTF is a subcommittee of the Texas Military Preparedness Commis-

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sion, which is touring all military installations in the state to determine the value of each installation to the Department of Defense and the community.

NFIP Extended but Needed Reforms Not Implemented The U.S. Congress temporarily extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until Nov. 30, 2018. This extension prevented a lapse in the program but also avoided any of the much-needed reforms for which BAHEP has advocated since 2012.

BAHEP Kicks off Initiative to Form Aerospace Education Consortium BAHEP Marketing Manager Jimmy Spence met with stakeholders in the aerospace industry, community colleges, universities, and school districts to get input on the formation of the Aerospace Education Consortium (AEC) on June 27, 2018.

The AEC will work to engage students in aerospace specific STEM education from elementary school through higher education. The AEC is in the process of developing its structure and identifying leaders who can support its efforts. The AEC is the result of recommendations by the aerospace workforce development panel discussion, hosted by BAHEP’s Education and Workforce Development Committee in April 2018.

International Maritime Advisory Committee Briefed on Ship Channel Dredging Study The featured speaker for the International Maritime Advisory Committee meeting on

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July 19, 2018, was David Casebeer of Port Houston who made a presentation on the “Houston Ship Channel 45foot Mega Study.”

The purpose of the study was to determine how wide and deep to dig the ship channel to achieve a depth of 45 feet.

Numerous variables were considered in the study, including the various channel segments and pilot rules for specific vessel sizes. Eight alternatives were identified that included bend easements, turning basins, and selective widening and deepening. Other considerations for Port Houston were environmental impact and, most importantly, collision avoidance. Port Houston will now evaluate the eight alternatives to focus on recommending a specific proposed project.

Bay Area Houston Issues Discussed with Harris County Judge Ed Emmett BAHEP President Bob Mitchell met with Harris County Judge Ed Emmett on July 19, 2018, to discuss a series of issues within Bay Area Houston and East Harris County, including the Houston Spaceport Development Corporation, Coastal Spine, watersheds, transportation, revenue caps, and toll roads.

Economic Update for Association of Business and Professional Women BAHEP President Bob Mitchell provided an economic update on Bay Area Houston to the Association of Business and Professional Women meeting on Aug. 2, 2018, at the Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston. Mitchell began with a description of BAHEP’s mission and membership then discussed the importance of NASA Johnson Space Center and its space mission work. Mitchell next talked about the Houston Spaceport and the Coastal Spine initiative. He wrapped up the presentation by highlighting several economic development projects in progress by BAHEP.

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MARKETING BAHEP Markets Houston Region at 2018 Bio International Convention BAHEP Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger helped to staff the Houston region exhibit booth at the 2018 Bio International Convention in Boston, MA, held on June 47, to market Bay Area Houston and the greater Houston region to biotechnology business leaders.

The convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech and 1,800 exhibitors. Cutsinger is following up on biotechnology leads developed during the convention.

The exhibit booth was sponsored by the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) and CenterPoint Energy. Other economic development professionals staffing the exhibit booth represented GHP, CenterPoint Energy, Galveston Economic Development Partnership, Bio Houston, Pearland Economic Development Corporation, The Woodlands, DDM Group, and Boulware & Valoir.

Innovation Interstate (I2) Branding of I-45 Gulf Freeway Corridor Dan Seal, BAHEP executive director for Special Initiatives, and Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger participated in the Innovation Interstate (I2) – Regional Collaborative conference held on June 28, 2018.

Seal was a member of the Emerging Technology Panel that discussed branding of the I-45 corridor between Galveston Island and Beltway 8 in Houston as the Innovation Interstate. The conference was co-hosted by the City of League City, Galveston Economic Development Partnership, League City Regional Chamber of Commerce, and BAHEP at the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City.

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The Emerging Technology Panel was moderated by GEDP President Jeff Sjostrom.

Seal, along with the four other panelists, including Scott Livingston, League City economic development director, spoke in favor of the branding.

BAHEP Works with Port Houston to Expand Inbound Container Terminal Users BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, Executive Director for Special Initiatives Dan Seal, and Marketing Manager C.A. Shields joined Port Houston’s Economic Development team, Shane Williams and Jordan Frisby, to discuss the 2018 action plan and strategize on future initiatives.

A high priority for Port Houston is to expand its inbound container terminal users, including the biggest names in retail, furniture, tires and automobiles, and stone and tile. Attracting more general cargo and breakbulk users to Port Houston facilities is also a priority. BAHEP and the Port Houston Economic Development team discussed marketing approaches that BAHEP could use to help achieve these goals.

BAHEP Works with City of League City to attract New Businesses BAHEP Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger met with City of League City economic development professionals, Scott Livingston and Devin DePascal on July 17, 2018, to discuss a strategy for attracting new retail and commercial business to the city. The focus was on businesses that are not currently located in the City of League City. Upcoming marketing opportunities

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and trends were also discussed.

Prospect Review Meeting BAHEP marketing staff members conducted their quarterly Prospect Review meeting on June 27, 2018, to review projects with city, county, and BAHEP member representatives.

Attending the Prospect Review were David Kane / ReMax 1st Source, Annie Yang / Harris County, Devin DePascal and Scott Livingston / League City, Denise Nelms / Pelican View, Mark Witte / JA Billipp, Ryan Cramer / La Porte, Linda Stephens / ICON Bank, Randy Drake / Pasadena Economic Development Corporation, Ashley Quinonez / Memorial Hermann, Leonard Levine / GCWDA, Ty Jacobsen / CDS, Dr. Betsy Giusto and Adam Cramer / Webster, Chris Reed and Brenda Miller-Fergerson / Kemah, Mary Chambers / Nassau Bay, Renee Etheridge / Meador, Leigh Martin / Schaumburg & Polk, Jordan McGinty / Houston, Erica Balaban / Keller Williams, Rick Beverlin / Galveston.

BAHEP Works to Locate New Companies at Houston Spaceport Dan Seal, BAHEP executive director for Special Initiatives, and Marketing Manager Jimmy Spence assisted the Houston Airport System in the development of strategies to recruit new companies to the Houston Spaceport, including a commercial astronaut training center, a corporate pilot training center, a hypersonic jet assembly and testing operation, a cargo customs operation, and a telecommunications research and manufacturing operation.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS “Houston to celebrate Apollo success, but must be bold to secure future role in space” The following are excerpts from BAHEP President Bob Mitchell’s editorial published in GuidryNews.com on July 17, 2018, regarding the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and other human space mission milestones.

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between State Highway 3 and the Gulf Freeway. Mitchell cites the risk of having oil storage tanks directly beneath the final approach to Ellington Airport’s main north/south 35-L runway.

The editorial further explains that the proposed tank farm is not compatible with this section of the Gulf Freeway that is being branded as the ‘Innovation Interstate’ where technology companies are rapidly being created to compete in the new digital, life science, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Mitchell said, “The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and a number of other Houston area organizations and institutions are already planning a year-long series of events and programs to recognize Apollo 11 and the city’s many and varied connections to the U.S. space program.

Mitchell closes by saying, “Magellan, please rethink this unwise and potentially dangerous expansion!”

“Throughout the upcoming year, we will have an opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and a number of other space milestones. While it is appropriate to take the time to celebrate our area’s past successes and contributions to helping NASA and the United States achieve its goals in space, our area’s future role in the U.S. space program is facing a number of opportunities.

Today, other regions – and other NASA centers – are competing for programs and projects and the resulting NASA funds and jobs that in the past would have been managed at the Johnson Space Center.

Bloomberg News Learns about Coastal Spine BAHEP President Bob Mitchell was interviewed by Bloomberg News on Aug. 13, 2018, about the Coastal Spine. Mitchell explained the purpose of the storm surge barrier, status of required studies, construction funding, and surrounding issues.

“If this area is to continue to be the lead center for human space flight, Houston and the Bay Area will need to marshal the same level of community support from business, academic, and political leaders that was required to attract NASA to Houston in the first place.”

Proposed Oil Tank Farm Along Gulf Freeway Prompts Response from BAHEP BAHEP President Bob Mitchell’s op/ed in several local newspapers outlines the rationale for Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., to not locate its large hydrocarbon storage tanks on a site along Clear Lake City Boulevard

The editorial was published in the South Belt-Ellington Leader, Bay Area Houston Magazine, Friendswood Journal, and Bay Area Citizen.

Mitchell Explains Pivotal Role of NASA JSC in Space Program to iHeartMedia BAHEP President Bob Mitchell was interviewed by KTRH iHeartMedia’s Nik Rajkovic about JSC’s role in the future of the NASA’s space program on Aug. 15, 2018. Mitchell cited the excitement of the agency receiving “more funding currently this year than we’ve ever had in the history of NASA.” “We have a new administrator who is exciting and has a vision. We also have a new center director.” Mitchell explained, “There are 11,000 employees working in the space program. We’re continuing to do design and development on the Orion (deep space capsule), as well as the space launch system, and flying the International Space Station.”

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SPECIAL INITIATIVES Storm Surge Protection Initiative Clear Creek Watershed and Coastal Spine Addressed at Harvey Recovery Roundtable BAHEP President Bob Mitchell spoke at the Harvey Recovery Roundtable, hosted

by Sen. John Cornyn, on July 20, 2018, at the Thompson Intermediate School in Pasadena ISD. The roundtable addressed a wide range of topics, including Clear Creek watershed drainage, damage to schools, the Coastal Spine, and Harris County flood control projects. Roundtable participants included Sen. Cornyn, U.S. Congressmen John Culberson and Pete Olson, State Sen. Larry Taylor, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, and Galveston County Judge Mark Henry.

Stakeholders Meet with Sen. John Cornyn’s Legislative Director on Coastal Spine BAHEP President Bob Mitchell hosted a meeting on July 3, 2018, for local stakeholders to meet with Sen. John Cornyn’s Washington, D.C., chief of staff, Stephan Tausend, to discuss the senator’s work and support for the Coastal Spine.

Participants included Chad Burke, president of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region; Michel Bechtel, mayor of Morgan’s Point; Bob Bradshaw representing the East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA); and Jay Guerrero, Southeast Texas regional director for Sen. Cornyn.

Mitchell Participates in Coastal Spine Panel Discussion at TEDC Conference BAHEP President Bob Mitchell moderated a panel discussion on “Hurricane Surge Protection: The Coastal Spine” during the Texas Economic Development Council Mid-Year Conference held on June 13 – 15, 2018, in Galveston, Texas. The panel-

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ists consisted of Mitchell; Craig Beskid, executive director, East Harris County Manufacturers Association; Mayor Michel Bechtel, City of Morgan’s Point; and Col. Len Waterworth (USA Ret.), Texas A&M University at Galveston. They discussed the infrastructure plan for the Coastal Spine, also known as the Ike Dike. The coastal barrier project is designed to protect the Galveston Bay, Houston Ship Channel, and the Upper Texas Gulf Coast from storm surge and hurricane effects.

Mitchell Interview on Coastal Spine Featured in UHCL Newspaper The University of Houston – Clear Lake student newspaper, The Signal, published an article on the Coastal Spine in its July 9, 2018, edition following an interview with Bob Mitchell on June 26, 2018. Mitchell highlighted the issues surrounding the coastal barrier system, including the need for federal funding for the project and the threats to national security and the nation’s economy. In addition to Mitchell, Professor Bill Merrell of Texas A&M University at Galveston was interviewed for the article, and he also cited reasons why the Ike Dike needed to be constructed. This article provided a great opportunity to educate a younger audience about the Coastal Spine.

Bay Area Regional Kiwanis Club Learns about Coastal Spine Dan Seal, BAHEP executive director for Special Initiatives, made a presentation to the Bay Area Regional Kiwanis Club on July 25, 2018, on the Coastal Spine initiative. Seal discussed the importance of preventing storm surge from entering Galveston Bay and how the Coastal Spine is the right solution for this issue. Seal provided information on the design of this coastal flood barrier and recent progress toward getting federal funding for its construction.

Preserve NASA Funding Levels Mitchell Testifies before Senate Committee on Importance of ISS BAHEP President Bob Mitchell was in-

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vited to testify before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness hearing on June 6, 2018, on the future of the International Space Station (ISS). Sen. Ted Cruz, committee chairman, convened the hearing, “Examining the Future of the International Space Station: Stakeholder Perspectives,” and heard testimony from several stakeholders, including Mitchell who testified on the positive economic impact the ISS has on the U.S. economy and the rationale for continuing to operate the program beyond 2024.

Mitchell said, “The ROI on the ISS can be calculated in many ways. It is difficult to quantify the exact dollar value of many of these returns, but the overall impact is undeniable. The International Space Station – by its design and enactment – has established the foundation for sustained generation of technology that improves life on earth. Each year, spinoffs like new drugs, materials, and scientific technology become licensed and begin generating new revenue streams for companies large and small.”

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Mitchell ended his testimony stating, “At the end of the day, the ISS program is the culmination of all of the reasons we are so passionate about the entire space program – it represents America’s future in global leadership, education, innovation, healthcare, and our quality of life.”

NASA Administrator Outlines Future of Space Program during BAHEP Reception BAHEP hosted a reception for new NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine at Space Center Houston on Aug. 2, 2018. The reception was kicked off with introductions and comments by Sen. Ted Cruz, Congressman Brian Babin, DDS, BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, and Space Center Houston President/CEO William Harris with all speaking highly of the newly-appointed administrator and the direction for NASA. Bridenstine, introduced by Sen. Cruz, spoke of new space policies that provide for a U.S.-led, integrated program with private sector partners for a human return to the Moon, followed by missions to Mars and beyond. Bridenstine was interrupted with applause numerous times during his positive comments about NASA, its space programs and the role of the Johnson Space Center.

More than 100 business leaders, educators and elected officials attended the reception to greet Bridenstine, including Congressman John Culberson, State Sen. Sylvia Garcia, State Rep. Mary Ann Perez, Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark, La Porte Mayor Louis Rigby, Morgan’s Point Mayor Michel Bechtel, Nassau Bay Mayor Mark Denman, Kemah Mayor Carl

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Joiner, Houston City Council Member Dave Martin, League City Council Member Larry Millican, Taylor Lake Village Mayor Pro-Tem Einar Gorland, Jay Guerrero representing Sen. John Cornyn, and Fay Picard representing State Rep. Greg Bonnen, MD. NASA JSC Director Mark Geyer Keynote Speaker at GMM Mark Geyer, the recently-appointed director of the Johnson Space Center (JSC), shared his vision of NASA and how JSC fits into this vision during BAHEP’s General Membership Meeting on Aug. 22, 2018, at the Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas. Geyer spoke enthusiastically about the new direction that NASA has taken, missions to the Moon and beyond through the Gateway initiative, the science produced by the International Space Station, and JSC’s role in these space missions.

More than 150 business leaders, educators and elected officials attended including State Rep. Dennis Paul; Nassau Bay Mayor Mark Denman; Kemah Mayor Carl Joiner; Taylor Lake Village Mayor Jon Keeney; Nassau Bay Mayor Mark Denman; League City Mayor Pat Hallisey; Pasadena City Council Member Thomas Schoenbein; Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark; Jeannie Kranz, representing Congressman Brian Babin, DDS; Jackie King, representing State Sen. Larry Taylor;

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Fay Picard, representing State Rep. Greg Bonnen, MD; and Ron Servis, representing Harris County Judge Ed Emmett.

BAHEP Highlighted during NASA JSC 2018 Small Business Event Bob Mitchell, BAHEP president, was invited to give a presentation during the 2018 JSC Small Business Event on Aug. 21, 2018. The event, hosted by the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Small Business Council, was held at JSC’s Gilruth Center.

Mitchell described BAHEP’s mission and the work it does in support of NASA and JSC, including BAHEP’s annual Citizens for Space Exploration trip to meet with all congressional members to advocate for NASA, its budget, and space missions. The JSC Small Business Event provided a forum for small businesses seeking new business to network with NASA prime contractors and JSC Procurement.

Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium What is BayTech?

BayTech has built a network of partners across multiple industries and academia, creating a resource pool which will be drawn on as collaborations are identified and research funding is pursued. BayTech’s goals are to 1) acquire public and private research and technology development funding for the Bay Area Houston region; 2) secure customers for, and provide simplified access to, NASA JSC’s

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capabilities and facilities through its Space Act Agreement; and 3) pursue partnerships to support technology development.

NASA JSC Facility Support BayTech has executed agreements valued at approximately $150,000 during the period beginning Jan. 1, 2018, to present utilizing the NASA Johnson Space Center Receiving, Inspection, and Test Facility, the Engineering Directorate, and the NASA JSC exhibitry group through its reimbursable Space Act Agreement.

NASA JSC Robotics Intern Day BayTech sponsored the NASA JSC 5th Annual Engineering Software, Robotics & Simulation Intern Day on July 26, 2018. The purpose of this event is to showcase the talented, young college interns and high school robotics academy students in which NASA JSC has significantly invested.

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vast engineering expertise of NASA and participating Alliance Partners (NASA contractors, subcontractors or colleges). SATOP is designed to speed the transfer of the U.S. Space Program’s knowledge and technology to the private sector, to provide economic benefits to the community, and to raise public awareness of the Space Program. For more information, visit SATOP’s website at www.spacetechsolutions.com.

Mitchell Advocates for SATOP and Texas Aerospace Scholars Programs in Austin BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, along with Arturo Sanchez of NASA JSC External Relations Office, traveled to the State Capitol on June 28, 2018, to meet with the chief of staff for State Rep. John Zerwas, MD, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, to discuss the value and importance of the Texas Aerospace Scholars Program and SATOP to the state’s economy. The discussions also addressed state funding mechanisms.

Fiber Optic Technician Training for Unemployed Military Veterans BayTech is currently executing a Wagner-Peyser grant for 2018, awarded through the Texas Governor’s Office, to provide fiber optic technician training to unemployed military veterans followed by placement into the telecommunications industry. Through BayTech’s training partner, EDS Technologies LLC, six 40-hour fiber optic technician courses have been completed (December 2017, January, March, April, May, August 2018), and a total of 54 students (military veterans) have been trained, all of whom completed the course successfully and passed the Fiber Optic Association industry certification exam.

Nolan Ryan Promotes Novel Device for Inventor Helped by SATOP A Jacobs engineer helped Leonard Courtright, a small Harris County business owner, complete the development and prototyping of a novel device that allows a vehicle driver to shut off the passenger seat alarm without the use of the seatbelt. Courtright designed the device for drivers who want a dog or bag of groceries to sit in the passenger seat without the hassle of using the seat belt to turn off the alarm. Nolan Ryan, baseball Hall of Fame celebrity, will promote the device, branded as “StopTheDinging,” in TV, radio and print commercials.

Collaboration Opportunities Pursued by BayTech and its Partners BayTech created a committee titled “Texas Committee for Autonomous Systems (TXCAS)” in an effort to better understand the autonomous systems industry and determine how to bring elements of this industry to Houston and to Texas. BayTech TXCAS is partnering with the Galveston Economic Development Partnership to participate in its upcoming Economic Development Summit on Oct. 23, 2018.

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Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) What is SATOP? The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) is a State of Texas funded program that helps small businesses faced with technical challenges by providing up to 40 hours of FREE technical assistance for qualified requests. This is accomplished by utilizing the

BAHEP Members Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership owes much of its success to the active participation of its members. Following is a current list of BAHEP members: Acadian Ambulance Service Advantage BMW Mini of Clear Lake AECOM The Aerospace Corporation AeroSys, LLC AEXA Aerospace, LLC Aggreko Airbus DS Space Systems, Inc. All Points Logistics, LLC Allegiance Bank Texas Alpha Space Test & Research Alliance, LLC Al-Razaq Computing Services The AM Agency Amegy Bank of Texas American Acryl American Heart Association

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AMOCO Federal Credit Union Anadarko Industries, LLC Archer Group ARES Aerospace and Technology Services Armand Bayou Nature Center AT&T Ayrshire Corporation Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Network (BACREN) Banner Quality Management, Inc. (BQMI) Barlow Jones, L.L.P. Barrios Technology Bastion Technologies, Inc. Bay Area Houston Magazine Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN) Bay Area Surgicare Center Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. Bay Oaks Country Club Baybrook Mall / GGP Bayshore Medical Center Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) Big League Dreams The Boeing Company Booz Allen Hamilton Bowers & Sadler, LLP Breens Clear Lake Flowers & Gifts Brewer Construction Services Capital Bank - Pasadena Clear Creek Independent School District CDS Community Development Strategies CenterPoint Energy Chemical Process and Production, Inc. Cimarron City of Clear Lake Shores City of Dickinson City of El Lago City of Houston City of Houston, Houston Airport System City of Kemah/KCDC City of Kemah City of La Porte City of League City City of Morgan’s Point City of Nassau Bay City of Pasadena City of Seabrook City of Taylor Lake Village City of Webster CLC Properties Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Coldwell Banker United Realtors College of the Mainland

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Colliers International Comcast Business Communities In Schools - Bay Area, Inc. Community Impact Newspaper Courtyard By Marriott Houston NASA/Nassau Bay Coventry Development Corporation - Houston Craig Technologies Crowder Funeral Homes Cummings, William Theodore, Ph.D. (Ted) Curran Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors CYFOR Technologies, LLC Cypress Bay Subdivision/Marina Bay Village The David Kane Team of REMAX 1st Source DB Consulting Group Del Papa Distributing Company Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Dickinson ISD DRDA, PLLC Economic Alliance Houston Port Region EduSafe Systems, Inc. Elite Care 24/7 ER - League City Engility Express Employment Professionals The Eye Clinic of Texas Fast Signs - Clear Lake Faust Distributing Company, Inc. Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Friendswood ISD Frost Bank Galveston Bay Foundation Galveston County Galveston County Daily News Galveston County Economic Alliance Galveston Economic Development Partnership GB Tech, Inc. GeoControl Systems, Inc. Greater Houston Partnership Green Bank Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Griffin Communications Group Griffin Partners, Inc. Guardian Anesthesia Services, PLLC Guidry News Service Gulf Coast Authority Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc. Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP Harris County Highpoint Insurance Group, LLC Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake HomeTown Bank, N. A. Houston Area Safety Council Houston Association of Realtors Houston Chronicle Houston First Corporation Houston Methodist St. John Hospital

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Houston Pediatric Specialty Group, LLC HPP Corp Icon Bank of Texas, N. A. ImageNet Consulting InfraTECH Engineers & Innovators, LLC Intuitive Machines, LLC J&P Technologies J. A. Billipp Company Jacobs JES Tech Joiner Architects, Inc JSC Federal Credit Union JSW Steel, USA Kaneka North America LLC KBRwyle Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake Kemah Boardwalk Kuraray America, Inc. La Porte Independent School District Lakewood Yacht Club The Law Office of Phil Griffis League City Regional Chamber of Commerce Leidos Lexus of Clear Lake Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Logical Innovations, Inc. Lone Star Flight Museum Lubrizol LYC Concours Corporation Marina Bend at Clear Creek Marsh Darcy Partners, Inc. MaximGroup MD Anderson Regional Care in the Bay Area MDA US Systems, LLC MDT Financial Advisors, LLC Meador Staffing Services, Inc. Medistar Corporation MEI Technologies, Inc. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Merrill Lynch Mills Shirley L.L.P Minuteman Press - Bay Area Moody National Bank Mori Associates MRI Technologies My FlooringAMERICA NASA Alumni League - JSC Chapter NASA Johnson Space Center National Space Biomedical Research Institute Nestle Waters N.A. Norman Frede Chevrolet Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc. One Stop Tents & Events Pabulum Consulting, Inc. PAE Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Texas Chamber of Commerce Paul Engineering, Inc.

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Payne’s Plants, Inc. Peace of Mind (POM) Group -- a Texas HUB Pearland Economic Development Corporation Pelican View Drone Services Pennino and Partners Peraton Perry’s Restaurant Group PM Realty Group Port Houston PrimeLending - A PlainsCapital Company Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services Read King Commercial Real Estate Regions Bank REMAX Space Center The Rothe Companies - Houston Operations S&K Global Solutions Sage Commercial Group, LLC SAIC San Jacinto College District Savills Studley, Inc. Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies Sierra Nevada Corporation Signature Flight Support Sonesta ES Suites Houston - Clear Lake/NASA South Belt-Ellington Leader South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center Southwest Airlines Company Space Center Houston Space City Films, Inc. SSCI Environmental & Consulting Services Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Steele Media Services Summit Management Group Teledyne Brown Engineering Terracon Consultants, Inc. Texan Bank Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas Chiropractic College Texas Citizens Bank Texas First Bank Thrivent Financial tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar Trustmark National Bank, Texas TXU Energy UHCL Center -Economic Development & Research United Airlines United Equities, Inc. Universities Space Research Association-USRA University of Houston-Clear Lake UTC Aerospace Systems UTMB Health Welcome Group, LLC Wells Fargo Business Banking West Oak Development, Ltd. Whitley Penn Wendell Wilson & Dr. Pat Potter Wilson Wings Over Houston Air Show YMCA of Greater Houston Zann Commercial Brokerage, Inc. 3coast Services

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The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, or BAHEP, is a member-driven organization that provides the leadership to stimulate regional economic 18045 Saturn Lane Houston, Texas 77058 P.O. Box 58724 Houston, Texas 77258-8724

development and employment. Utilizing a collaborative committee structure, we engage more than 265 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and educational institutions, in southeast Texas, to bring about prosperity and a high quality of

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life for the 800,000 people who live and work in the region. Our members include business partners encompassing 13 cities, Galveston and Harris counties, the Houston Airport System and Port Houston.

Clear Lake Shores Dickinson El Lago Houston Kemah La Porte League City Morgan’s Point Nassau Bay Pasadena Seabrook Taylor Lake Village Webster

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership sincerely thanks Harris County, Galveston County, Port Houston, and the Houston Airport System without whose continued support BAHEP’s work on behalf of the region would not be possible.