As a nation, we are faced with so many challenges which we share with the rest of the world. There are no easy solutions to these very difficult problems, but to stop trying paves the road to failure. “Failure is not an option” is the famous tag line from the 1995 movie Apollo 13.
EduSafe Systems, will draft the Council of Mayors Legislative Priorities point paper based on specific issues brought forth by the mayors. Some of the issues discussed include: (a) legislation in support of solutions to the region’s flooding and drainage issues and storm surge protection; (b) legislation that allows budget flexibility to be retained by cities versus state influence; (c) support for maintaining the use of tolls for highway funding and State Highway 99 (SH 99) as an evacuation route through Galveston, Brazoria,
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One of the very best things about living in this region is the “can do” attitude of the people. We’ve faced some pretty tough challenges such as: the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) possibility at Ellington Field, the cancellation of the Constellation program, the government shutdown, the destruction caused by Hurricane Ike, and the ramifications of the pandemic which have affected everyone everywhere.TheBayArea Houston Economic Partnership worked with its many partners in business, industry, education, and government to find solutions to these challenges and many more. The effort in some instances has taken years to realize progress, but the wheels of progress continue to turn.Iam incredibly proud of BAHEP and its members who are very active within the organization. The Aerospace Advisory Committee (AAC) and its Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE) subcommittee have an amazing track record of accomplishment. The International Maritime Advisory Committee (IMAC) has been instrumental in advancing the cause of building a coastal spine to protect us from storm surge. The Political Protocol Committee works year round to give the needs of the region a voice in Austin and to inform the rest of our members of those issues. The Small Business Committee has become an important resource for many.
The Education and Workforce Development Committee has been working for years to understand the requirements of the region’s industries in order that a qualified workforce is readily available. The Healthcare Committee has been doing similar work in that field. Finally, our BAHEP Cares! Committee is doing a tremendous job assisting our veterans who are returning to civilian life. Even with all the daily challenges we face, there is much to be thankful for in Bay Area Houston. Kind regards,
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Multiple Issues During Meetings BAHEP conducted a Council of Mayors meeting on May 25, 2022. Following an update from each mayor on his respective city, the mayors discussed the Council of Mayors Legislative Priorities for the 88th Legislative Session. Dr. Glenn Freedman, the council facilitator and president of
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Seal provided an outstanding explanation about how the six “game changers” listed below are positively affecting the different aspects of the economy and quality of life in this region: Population Increasing Inventory Philosophy Shifting
BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal participated in the Houston Airport System and City of Houston trip to Monterrey, Mexico, on June 5 7, 2022, to meet with representatives of the Technologico de Monterrey to explore collaboration opportunities. Representing the City of Houston was Council Member At Large Position 2 David Robinson. Also participating in the trip meetings were: Dr. Sarah Janes, associate vice chancellor, Continuing and Professional Development, San Jacinto College, and Dr. Chris Maynard, provost, University of Houston Clear Lake.
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BAHEP hosted a General Membership Meeting on June 29, 2022, in Seabrook, Texas, with keynote speaker Dan Seal, BAHEP executive director for Economic Development. More than 135 elected officials, business leaders, and educators were in attendance, including: Jared Bargas representing U.S. Congressman Randy Weber; State Rep. Dennis Paul; Fay Picard representing State Rep. Greg Bonnen, MD; Doug Peterson representing Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia; Kemah Mayor Carl Joiner; Seabrook Mayor Tom Kolupski; Seabrook Councilmember Joe Machol; Nassau Bay Councilmembers Ashley Graves and Michelle Weller; and Taylor Lake Village Councilmember Jon Powell.
met again on June 22, 2022. The mayors discussed two critical issues impacting the greater good of the region: Segment B of SH99, also known as the Grand Parkway, and the Rice University Severe Storm Prediction, Education, and Evacuation from Disaster (SSPEED) Center’s Galveston Bay Park Plan. Segment B of the Grand Parkway runs from I 45 South to SH 288, is an essential evacuation route and a critical corridor for citizens’ daily use, will significantly reduce traffic congestion, and will support on going economic development across Galveston and Brazoria counties. BAHEP developed a resolution on the need to fund and construct Segment B and delivered it to TXDoT. The mayors signed the resoCenter has proposed and is soliciting funding for its Galveston Bay Park Plan, an unnecessary, redundant storm surge suppression concept. The mayors signed a resolution not to support this issue.
BAHEP Travels to Technologico de Monterrey for Potential Collaborations
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Participating in the Council of Mayors are mayors: Pat Hallisey, City of League City; Carl Joiner, City of Kemah; Jon Keeney, City of Taylor Lake Village; Chris Armacost, City of Hitchcock; Michel Bechtel, City of Morgan’s Point; Sean Skipworth, City of Dickinson; Thom Kolupski, City of Seabrook; Louis Rigby, City of La Porte; Mike Foreman, City of Friendswood; Kurt Otten, City of Clear Lake Shores; Bill Pittman, City of Santa Fe, and Paul Horn, City of Alvin. Also attending the council meetings are Dr. Glenn Freedman, BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, and BAHEP Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim.
Dan Seal (left) was the keynote speaker for BAHEP’s membership meeting in June.
Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz and Houston Spaceport General Manager Arturo Machuca led discussions with representatives of the university on areas of potential partnerships. The university provided a tour of the labs and joined the Houston delegation for lunch on June 6 to continue collaborations discussions.
Jankowski began his report by saying, “Last year for the Houston region was the best year on record for job creation. We created just shy of 160,000 jobs. Part of that was the reopening of the economy. Part of that was the great surge of growth we’ve had in the region. Every sector in the economy added jobs.” According to Jankowski, metro Houston has recovered 292,500 (81.4 percent) of the jobs lost due to the pandemic. There are 66,900 (18.6 percent) jobs left to recoup. Of the 20 most populous metropolitan areas in the U.S., Houston ranks in the middle of job losses Jankowskirecovered.discussed the job losses and recoveries in the various business and industry sectors including healthcare, restaurants, energy, and retail. He said inflation is a huge concern, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a concern, but it will not significantly impact the U.S. Jankowskieconomy.concluded saying, “We’re only four weeks into the war. If it goes on another six to eight weeks, I’ll probably have to go back and revisit the forecast. In spite of the uncertainty and the concern over Russia and Ukraine, we have growth momentum, and people are still moving here. I feel that this momentum is going to help carry us through at least the next three or four months. Overall, we’ll be OK. We’re not going to boom like we like to boom, but there’s no reason to panic, no reason to be overly worried.”
BAHEP continues to partner with the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) advocating for afforda-
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The state should also account for the higher costs associated with high demand Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development programs which are flourishing in our region and encompass a variety of employment clusters.
Pictured above are: Kevin Venable, Community Development manager, AMOCO Federal Credit Union; Victor R. Pierson, chairman of the board, president & CEO, Moody Bank; Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president, Research, Greater Houston Partnership; and BAHEP President Bob Mitchell. Moody Bank and AMOCO FCU sponsored the BAHEP Metro Houston Economic Outlook luncheon held on March 24, 2022, along with the Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity.
BAHEP Advocates for Transparency of FEMA’s Flood Risk Rating 2.0
Providing supplemental state funding to address variances in costs of instruction and wrap around services for key student populations, such as adult learners, economically disadvantaged, academically underprepared, and first generation college students, is essential for the upcoming legislative session. The state must also address inequities of dual credit programs across the state, including developing a plan for dual credit outreach and availability to all populations, performance goals, and funding methodology. As the session gets closer, the committee will continue to fine tune its approach and appeal for a better education for Texans.
Harv Hartman, chair of BAHEP’s Education and Workforce Development Committee and managing partner of Summit Management Group, led discussions on the priorities for local Texas community colleges for the upcoming legislative session.
It is anticipated that the core focus for community colleges will be for the state to establish a predictable and sustainable funding structure for community colleges which would fully fund rate based formulas for contact hours and student success points while addressing new annual dollars for growth opportunities.
Jankowski Reports on Metro Houston Economy to BAHEP Members Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president, Research, Greater Houston Partnership, gave his much anticipated annual Metro Houston Economic Outlook on March 24, 2022, to a luncheon gathering of members of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. The event was held at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake.
Education and Workforce Development Committee discusses Legislative Priorities for Community Colleges
BUSINESS BRIEFS ble and inclusive flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The current Risk Rating 2.0 is not transparent enough, and it’s too exAccordingpensive. to FEMA, Risk Rating 2.0 uses technology and a holistic approach to create more accurate and equitable assessments of risk, and it has mechanisms in place that limit the amount a policy can increase year to year (18 percent). However, FEMA has refused to share the algorithms and calculations it uses to determine new rates, meaning that accuracy is not verifiable.
For the past several months, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, along with other stakeholders, has been working towards the development of Space Club Texas, a chapter of the National Space Club.
The ASCENDxTexas was an open event that brought together the Texas space community and others from around NASA, industry, academia, the Texas Governor’s Office, and other federal agencies to gain new insights on the lunar exploration market, discover opportunities, explore commercialization efforts, identify and understand technology gaps, and learn how NASA is evolving its approach to industry in order to enable faster outcomes.
Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin and Center Director Vanessa Wyche, NASA JSC, kicked off ASCENDxTexas with a fireside chat discussing how the City of Houston and the NASA Johnson Space Center are working together to invest in the Houston space ecosystem through the Houston Spaceport and the startup/innovation community around NASA JSC.
The National Space Club is a non profit association devoted to excellence in space activity and creating partnerships between industry and government in the aerospace community. A significant initiative of the Space Club Texas is to host an annual event bringing together NASA and industry leaders. BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris worked with a Space Club Texas steering committee that collaborated with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) ASCENDx organization to hold a two day event, ASENDxTexas, which took place on April 27 28, 2022, at the University of Houston Clear Lake Wellness Center. ASCEND stands for Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery.
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Enjoying the ASCENDxTexas conference were (l to r) Dan Seal, BAHEP executive director for Economic Development; Kevin Tipton, senior director, Aviation & Aerospace, Greater Houston Partnership; and Kim Morris, BAHEP marketing manager, Aerospace.
The CSFI is also pushing to reduce the hike cap to 9 percent per year compared to the current 18 percent annual hike until the policy meets full risk rate.
BAHEP Successfully Partners with Stakeholders for Inaugural ASCENDxTexas Event
Homeowners are then not able to see how their rate was determined which inhibits their ability to mitigate flooding that would lower their premiums. Congress must reauthorize the NFIP by Sept. 30, 2022, or it risks losing authority to provide new flood insurance contracts. Flood insurance contracts entered into before the expiration would continue until the end of their policy term of one year. Furthermore, the authority for NFIP to borrow funds from the Treasury would be reduced from $30 billion to $1 billion. Based on FEMA’s State Profiles, Texas is one of five states that should expect premium increases in around 80 percent or more of policies. BAHEP and CFSI are advocating for more transparency with respect to FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 algorithm and calculations to ensure accuracy and affordability.
BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger participated in the virtual meeting of the Galveston County Regional Economic Development Allies (GCED) meeting on April 13, 2022.
BAHEP President Bob Mitchell met with BayTran President Amy Skiki and Economic Alliance Houston Port Region President Chad Burke on May 26, 2022, to discuss a Transportation Summit that will highlight the transportation needs of the region. The Transportation Summit is planned for Oct. 25, 2022, at the Pasadena Convention Center, and thereafter will be an annual event.
BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal, at the request of the Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation (EDC), made a presentation on Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) to the citizens of Santa Fe, Texas, on April 20, 2022. Seal’s presentation covered the topics listed below: is the purpose of an effective BRE program? do BRE?
BAHEP Participates in Planning of BayTran Transportation Summit
Galveston County Economic Development Director Dane Carlson led discussions with attendees Courtland Holman of the City of Dickinson, Galveston County Economic Development Partnership President Jeff Sjostrom, League City Economic Development Director Scott Livingston and Economic Development Coordinator Devin DePascal, and Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation President Fidencio Leija. Topics of discussion were workforce housing options, the Grand Parkway, and the Space Symposium Seal attended on April 4 8, 2022, in ColoFollowingrado. the meeting, Carlson sent the attendees a snapshot of the new average home prices in the region with all segments showing a significant increase in values.
PAGE 5VOLUME 15, NUMBER 2 Keynote speakers included Bhavya Lal, NASA associate administrator, Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, and Kathy Lueders, NASA associate administrator, Space Operations. Carissa Christensen, CEO of BryceTech, provided a talk on Forecasts, Trends, & Analysis of Lunar Capabilities & Markets. The event concluded with a talk by Julie Van Kleeck, Space Domain lead and ASCEND executive producer, AIAA, and Charlie Stegemoeller, SAIC senior director for Business Development and 2021 chair of the BAHEP Board of Directors. At the conclusion of ASCENDxTexas, BAHEP hosted a closing reception sponsored by BAHEP members Aegis Aerospace, Draper Labs, Griffin Communications Group, City of League City, Lockheed Martin, and Logical Innovations.
Galveston County Holds Regional Economic Development Allies Meeting
Marketing BAHEP Promotes Bay Area Houston at ICSC Red River Retail Trade Show BAHEP Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger staffed a booth at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) at its regional Red River trade show in Dallas, Texas, on March 30 April 1, 2022. Joining Cutsinger to promote their municipalities were representatives from the cities of Dickinson (Courtland Holman), Hitchcock (Tyler Robert), League City (Scott Livingston), and Nassau Bay (Kristin Edwards). A Galveston County representative (Garrett Yarbrough) also participated in the trade show.
ICSC is a retail trade show a regional gathering of innovators and dealmakers who promote and elevate the marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play, and gather as foundational and vital ingredients of communities and economies. There were 2,500 attendees and 200 exhibitors at this year’s trade show.
Essential Ingredients of a successful BRE program. Potential Structure of BRE Program Initial first steps of BRE Outreach
Santa Fe Citizens Hear Business Retention and Expansion Presentation by BAHEP
Shown in front of the BAHEP booth at the ICSC Red River Retail Trade Show held in Dallas are (l to r): Tyler Robert / Hitchcock, Kristin Edwards / Nassau Bay, Barbara Cutsinger / BAHEP, and Scott Livingston / League City.
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League City Regional Chamber Hears Game Changers Presentation by BAHEP BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal presented his “Game Changers” presentation to the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce members on May 11, 2022. Seal discussed economic factors that are positively impacting the Bay Area Houston region as shown below: Population Increasing Inventory Philosophy Shifting Energy Prices Soaring Highways Constructed Aerospace Commercialization Tourism a nice rebound! Attending the presentation and representing BAHEP were: Dr. Glenn Freedman, president of EduSafe Systems and BAHEP board member, and Barbara Cutsinger, BAHEP Marketing manager.
BAHEP’s Hot Projects presented to Leadership Galveston Barbara Cutsinger, BAHEP Marketing manager, presented her Hot Projects to Leadership Galveston program participants on May 20, 2022. Cutsinger discussed the latest news about commercial, residential, and industrial developments in Galveston County and Bay Area Houston. More than 40 people attended including Leadership Galveston members and Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce staff. Cutsinger’s presentation was part of an annual event hosted by the chamber.
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BAHEP Gives Support for College of the Mainland’s Grant for Cybersecurity Simulation Equipment
Special Initiatives Storm Surge Protection for Bay Area Houston West Houston Association Hears Update on Texas Coastal Study
BAHEP President Bob Mitchell was the featured
In total, United’s proposal will connect 55 U.S. cities to Cape Town facilitating tourism, business, and government related travel. Houston stands to benefit from this proposal, said Mitchell.
BAHEP Writes Letter of Support for United Flights between Washington, D.C., and South Africa
BAHEP President Bob Mitchell wrote a letter to Transportation Department Secretary Peter Buttigieg on May 11, 2022, in support of United Airlines’ application to the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch nonstop service between Washington, D.C., and Cape Town, South Africa. This means consumers in Houston will have more United flights to choose from, more itinerary options, more pricing options, and the ability to tailor their travels to/from Cape Town via two different United gateways.
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BAHEP President Bob Mitchell wrote a letter to the NSF Strengthening American Infrastructure program stating, “If the proposal submitted by Dr. Meri Davlasheridze and Dr. Jeremy D. Bricker entitled ‘Collaborative Research: SAI R: Decision under evolving and conditional risk the effect of coastal flood barriers on distributive equity and building damage’ is selected for funding by NSF, it is my intent to collaborate and/or commit resources as detailed in the Project Description or the Facilities, Equipment or Other Resources section of the proThisposal.”grant proposal is related to the Coastal Barrier and the risk equity and distributional welfare implications under the evolving risk of changes with sea level rise and different scenarios of tropical storm climatology.
BAHEP President Bob Mitchell wrote a letter to Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel on April 22, 2022, offering his full support for College of the Mainland’s grant proposal for cybersecurity simulation equipment. Mitchell wrote, “This training device is truly remarkable, and it will give students the most realistic skills practice available to any trainee. COM’s proposal to use this simulator will expand the capability of the current cybersecurity program, and it will allow COM to offer upskilling training and continuing education to existing workMitchellers.” continued, “Like BAHEP, there is not a single employer in Texas that isn’t impacted by information security. As president of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, I have seen COM’s track record of high quality education, and I know the need is great for these information security workers. This grant will make a real impact for our region and beyond. I fully support this proposal.”
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BAHEP Writes Letter of Support for Texas A&M University – Galveston NSF Proposal
Preserve NASA Funding Levels
BAHEP President Bob Mitchell (right) traveled to Florida recently for a very special occasion the retirement party for Joe Mayer (left, shown with his wife, Robin), a former long-time resident of Bay Area Houston. Mitchell wrote to Mayer in a personal note, “I believe that it is important to all of us to live a life where we make a difference in the world to leave it a better place for future generations. You have exemplified this in many ways throughout your 44 year career. The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and I are so grateful, as well, for the countless hours that Robin, Stephen, and you have worked to make Citizens for Space Exploration the largest and most successful grassroots organization to ever walk the halls of Congress. Your efforts have made a huge difference for NASA and its Human Space Exploration Program. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement.” Not shown is the Mayers’ son, Stephen.
CSE Briefs Congressional Members on NASA’s Impact on Economy and Education
The AAC was established 26 years ago to support NASA JSC and the aerospace contractors. The committee focuses on current trends within the space sector and works closely with local, state, and federal elected officials on behalf of a strong industry. The AAC also supports other aerospace initiatives including Team NASA, Space Center Volunteers, and Citizens for Space Exploration.
The congressman serves on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology and is the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Space. He remarked about NASA, the Artemis Program, ISS, and the need to keep Houston the center of human space exploration. Rep. Babin then addressed the chances of another NASA authorization bill and the president’s budget request for NASA for $26 billion among other topics. His comments were followed by a question and answer session.
Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech)
The Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE) conducted successful virtual traveler’s briefings on May 16 18, 2022, to congressional members to advocate for NASA and its human space exploration missions. Twenty one CSE teams made up of 72 virtual travelers, including 22 college students, held 276 scheduled meetings with congressional offices. The congressional offices were overwhelmingly supportive of the space program and NASA.
Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s Aerospace Advisory Committee invited Congressman Brian Babin, DDS, to speak to its members on June 1, 2022.
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VOLUME 15, NUMBER 2 speaker at the West Houston Association luncheon meeting on June 14, 2022, at the Houston Marriott Westchase. Mitchell gave a presentation on the Texas Coastal Study, or the Coastal Barrier project, which will protect the Upper Texas Coast and Galveston Bay from severe storm surges. The project has received congressional approval and is on the U.S. Corps of Engineers’ project list.
BAHEP’s AAC works on behalf of the aerospace industry in support of human space exploration and the commercialization of space.
Congressman Brian Babin Speaks to Aerospace Advisory Committee
The West Houston Association is comprised of business leaders who promote high quality development, sustainable infrastructure, long term planning, and public policy.
BayTech Awarded Grant for Certified Manufacturing Technician Training BayTech (Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium) was awarded a Wagner Peyser grant for $324,029 through the Texas Governor’s Office. The goal is to train 50 unemployed high school graduates and oth-
The Houston Spaceport was featured in many of the discussions, particularly in meetings with Texas congressional offices. A final report, with findings from the meetings, was developed and presented to the BAHEP Aerospace Advisory Committee on June 3, 2022, and to NASA Johnson Space Center management and NASA headquarters on June 30, 2022.
The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) is a State of Texas funded program that helps small businesses, especially minority and women owned businesses, faced with technical challenges by providing up to 40 hours of FREE technical assistance. This is accomplished by utilizing the 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.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS ers as certified composite technicians or certified electrical technicians. This training is being delivered by the San Jacinto College EDGE Center for advanced manufacturing training located at the Houston complete the training and pass a composites or electrical SpaceTEC/CertTEC certification test will be awarded this nationally recognized industry certification. BayTech is working with industry partners and is identifying potential internship and employment opportunities for these students during and after their training. Once they have successfully completed the training, BayTech will facilitate the students’ placement into industry thereby helping to create a pipeline of needed technician talent.
awarded a second year Wagner Peyser grant to continue this aerospace technician training program.
Currently, 43 students have been enrolled in the program. To date, 23 have completed coursework, 15 were awarded industry certification, and 10 achieved full time BayTechemployment.wasrecently
Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) What is SATOP?
SATOP Program Director Bob Payne attended the Texas A&M University Engineering Capstone Design Showcase on Friday, April 28, in College Station, Texas. One of SATOP’s projects, Markus AI Software, was on display during the showcase. Markus AI is a wearable monitoring device for people with autism. The student team is working to optimize the AI audio function that will detect stress and alert the guardian or parent. The objective is to have intervention and mitigate a meltdown. Other stress BAHEP Marketing Manager CA Shields (left) and SATOP UHCL intern Oscar Lazaro (masked) speak to a visitor at the SATOP exhibit booth at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Wellness and Business Expo on May 12, 2022. SATOP Program Director Bob Payne also staffed the booth during the event.
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Texas A&M University Engineering Students Work to Help SATOP Clients
Through an agreement with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, SATOP can offer small businesses and startups additional technical assistance from the Texas A&M University Engineering Capstone Design Program. Senior engineering students led by a professor of practice work on a SATOP project for two consecutive semesters as a learning experience. The values to small businesses in this program are innovative designs, new manufacturing alternatives, and prototype development. SATOP has five small businesses entered into the Capstone Design Program that began with the spring 2022 semester. Four more small businesses are entered in the fall program which will start in August 2022.
SATOP Project Featured during Texas A&M Capstone Design Showcase
MEMBERSHIP 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: New members in 2022 are shown in boldface. Acadian Ambulance Service ACU of Texas ADACEN Inc. Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Advantage BMW Mini of Clear Lake AECOM
The Boeing Company Booz Allen Hamilton Bowers & Sadler, LLP Brewer Construction Services
CDS Community Development Strategies
PAGE 9VOLUME 15, NUMBER 2 detection functions in Markus AI are pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, and geolocation.
All Points Logistics, LLC Allegiance Bank Texas Alvin Community College Amazon Web Services American Acryl American Heart Association
ASRC AssuredPartners,Federal Inc. Aulds Media Holdings LLC / i45 NOW AVERA Companies Axiom Space, Inc. Ayrshire Corporation Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance
SATOP Exhibits at Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo SATOP staffed its exhibit booth at the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Wellness and Business Expo on May 12, 2022. More than 50 people visited the booth to learn about the program. Seven small business owners expressed an interest in seeking technical assistance from SATOP. The businesses need help solving these challenges: efficient microgreens growing process, medical device design, 3D concrete house construction improvement, improved water purification process, and flying car development. SATOP is currently in discussion with the small business that is developing the water purification process. The SATOP exhibit booth was staffed by SATOP Program Director Bob Payne, BAHEP Marketing Manager CA Shields, and SATOP UHCL intern Oscar Lazaro.
Houston Inventors Association Hears about SATOP SATOP Program Director Bob Payne and BAHEP Marketing Manager CA Shields gave a presentation to the members of the Houston Inventors Association on April 13, 2022, at the Bayland Park Community Center in Houston, Texas. This organization has had many members submit requests for technical assistance, and the in person event was a good opportunity to reach out to small businesses needing solutions to challenges that are impeding the development of new products. One of the attendees submitted a request for technical assistance, and SATOP matched the inventor with an Alliance Partner engineer who provided a solution to her challenge. This story will be published in an upcoming SATOP newsletter.
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CenterPoint Energy Chemical Educational Foundation Chemical Process and Production, Inc. CHI St. Luke’s Health Patients Medical Center
Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. Bay Oaks Country Club Baybrook Mall Brookfield Properties Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech)
Anadarko Industries, LLC Archer Group ARES Aerospace and Technology Services
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.
Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre Bay Area Houston Magazine Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN)
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Aegis Aerospace Inc. The Aerospace Corporation AeroSys, LLC AEXA Aerospace, LLC Airbus DS Space Systems, Inc.
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The student team completed its preliminary analyses and design during the spring 2022 semester and presented the results during the showcase. The team will continue work on this project during the fall semester.
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Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Network (BACREN) Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol Bancorp South Bank Barlow Jones, L.L.P. Barrios BastionTechnologyTechnologies, Inc.
Houston Port Region EduSafe Systems, Inc. Edward Jones Roy Salas Elizabeth Smith Life and Health Eolian Energy Express Employment Professionals
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Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce GB Tech, Inc. GEO Consultants Corporation GeoControl Systems, Inc. Greater Houston Partnership Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Griffin Communications Group Griffin Partners, Inc. Group 1 Automotive Gulf Coast Authority Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc. Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP Harris County Haute Flowers & Events HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Health & Safety Council
Community Impact Newspaper Courtyard By Marriott Houston NASA/Nassau Bay Coventry Development Corporation Houston Craig CrissCreanTechnologiesInc.CrossCommercial Group Crowder Funeral Homes Curran Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Cyber One Solutions, LLC CYFOR Technologies, LLC Cypress Bay Subdivision/Marina Bay Village DB Consulting Group Del Papa Distributing Company DevereuxDeloitte Advanced Behavioral Health Dickinson ISD Draper EconomicDRDA,LaboratoryPLLCAlliance
The Eye Clinic of Texas Fast Signs Clear Lake FelicisProperties, Inc.
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Friendswood ISD Frost Bank Galveston Bay Foundation Galveston County Galveston County Daily News Galveston County Small Business Development GalvestonCenterEconomic Development Partnership
Friendswood Chamber of Commerce
HIGHER Up Texas Highpoint Insurance Group, LLC Hitchcock ISD Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Home Bank (formerly Texan Bank) HomeTown Bank, N. A. Houston Association of Realtors Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Houston Precision Fasteners
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City of Friendswood City of Hitchcock City of Houston City of Houston, Houston Airport System 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 Santa Fe City of Seabrook City of Taylor Lake Village City of Webster CLC ClearPropertiesLakeArea
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Bay Area Moody Bank MRI
La Porte Independent School District Lakewood Yacht Club
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Pasadena Economic Development Corporation Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Texas Chamber of Commerce Payne’sPlants PearlandPBK Economic Development Corporation
Uprite VeritexUTMBServicesHealthCommunity Bank Welcome Group, LLC Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU Wile WendellInterestsWilson & Dr. Pat Potter Wilson
Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc.
Southwest Airlines Company Space Center Houston Space City Films, Inc. SSCI Environmental & Consulting Services Star Service, Inc.
Wings Over Houston Air Show YMCA of Greater Houston Zann Commercial Brokerage, Inc.
The Rothe Companies Houston Operations Royal Harbor Partners, LLC S&K Global Solutions Sage Commercial Group, LLC SanSAICJacinto College District Sandler Training Santa Fe ISD Savills, SchaumburgInc. & Polk, Inc. Shriners Children’s Texas Sierra SignatureSpaceFlight Support South Belt Ellington Leader South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center
Logical Innovations, Inc.
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Universities Space Research Association USRA University of Houston Clear Lake
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Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership sincerely thanks Harris County, Galveston County, Port Houston, the Houston Airport System, CenterPoint Energy, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines without whose continued support BAHEP’s work on behalf of the region would not be possible.
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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 development and employment. Utilizing a collaborative committee structure, we engage more than 280 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and educational institutions, in southeast Texas, to bring about prosperity and a high quality of life for the 800,000 people who live and work in the region. Our members include business partners within our 16 member cities, Galveston and Harris counties, the Houston Airport System, and Port Houston.
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