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Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

Letter From the President

The close of third quarter of the year is rapidly approaching. I’m excited to share with you the highlights of BAHEP’s work that has been accomplished through a great team effort thus far in 2023. This coordinated effort across business, industry, government, and international borders is detailed in the following pages.

I am happy to report that our membership base has grown over the past months. Our outreach initiatives have resonated with individuals who share our vision of a vibrant economy that offers opportunity for everyone. BAHEP’s newly formed Membership Engagement Committee will play a vital role in welcoming new members and fostering a sense of community among all members.

Building meaningful collaborations has always been a priority for us. Our strategic partnerships with our members, 18 member cities, Harris and Galveston counties, elected leaders, and the academic community have opened doors to shared resources, expertise, and broader avenues for positive impact. These partnerships are vital to BAHEP’s continued success.

economic prosperity has resulted in numerous successful initiatives. BayTech was awarded another Wagner-Peyser Grant from the Office of the Governor and the Texas Workforce Commission. Through its highly successful partnership with San Jacinto College’s EDGE Center at the Houston Spaceport, certified advanced manufacturing training is providing exceptional career opportunities for unemployed high school graduates and others and a welltrained workforce for industry.

The BAHEP marketing staff is currently working on 25 projects for Bay Area Houston. The majority of the projects are in manufacturing or related projects. The BAHEP staff has also worked with a number of our member cities in their economic development efforts that include marketing, redevelopment initiatives, and comprehensive planning.

This has been a very active year hosting international delegations as well. BAHEP has met with 11 foreign delegations seeking partnerships or col-

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laborations with businesses in Bay Area Houston.

As we look ahead to the remainder of the year, our focus remains on sustaining the momentum we have gained. We are excited about the upcoming projects, partnerships, and events that are in the pipeline. Your continued support, dedication, and active participation are integral to our continued

success. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones throughout the years, and our impact continues to build a better community for us all.

Should you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create an even more impactful organization. We are very grateful for your continued support

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and dedication to BAHEP’s economic development work that affects the prosperity of the region and its quality of life.

Sincerely,

Brian Freedman President

TXU Recognizes BAHEP with Leadership in Community Award

BAHEP was recognized with TXU Energy’s annual “Leadership in Community” award during the TXU Energy Summit held in Houston, Texas, on May 3, 2023. Gabe Castro, TXU Energy senior vice president of Business Markets, said, “TXU Energy is proud to recognize the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) for its 47

years of service to Harris and Galveston counties. BAHEP engages more than 280 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and education institutions to power the economy with new business and jobs.

TXU Energy has partnered with BAHEP for more than a decade, helping find solutions to members’ energy needs through market insights, sustainability goals, and competitive rates to

support their mission endeavors.”

BAHEP President Brian Freedman said, “BAHEP is honored to receive the Leadership in Community award. TXU Energy’s warmth, generosity, and commitment to our organization are truly unparalleled, and I am incredibly grateful for its involvement. TXU Energy’s contributions are instrumental in helping us achieve our mission and vision. We eagerly anticipate collaborating on future projects and events.”

The TXU Energy award yearly recognizes five recipients in the categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement, innovation, and community.

Attending the award ceremony were BAHEP President Brian Freedman, BAHEP Board of Directors President Tim Kropp, Immediate Past BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, and Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim.

Brian Freedman, Tim Kropp, TXU’s Bryan Gaige, Harriet Pilgrim, and Bob Mitchell (l to r).

WorkforceDevelopment andEducation

BAHEP Hosts Congressman Babin for Discussions

BAHEP President Brian Freedman and Aerospace Marketing Manager

Kim Morris organized a meeting with Congressman Brian Babin (TX Dist. 36) on Feb. 16, 2023, to discuss BAHEP accomplishments in workforce development and education for local industries, especially the aerospace industry. Congressman Babin was given a tour of the EDGE Center located at the Houston Spaceport where technicians are receiving electrical, composites, and structures training through the BayTech (Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium) WagnerPeyser Grant.

BAHEP Hosts ‘Fireside Chat’ with Leaders from Higher Education

On May 31, 2023, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership hosted a “fireside chat” with five distinguished regional leaders from higher education. The late afternoon event, held at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake, was well attended by members of the organization. The conversation focused on recent legislation, funding, and the impact of these institutions on economic development.

Regarding House Bill 8, the bill was

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a significant point of discussion as it passed unanimously in both the Texas House and Senate. It is seen as transformational for community colleges, proposing changes to funding models and leading to increased support.

During the forum, the panelists addressed the importance of strategic partnerships, community engagement, and the development of various industry sectors in the region. They spoke about the roles and achievements of their institutions and emphasized the need to respond to the changing demands of the community and industry. Also highlighted were the initiatives taken by community colleges to ensure their students receive a comprehensive education and are ready for the workforce.

BayTech Works on Successful Wagner-Peyser Grant

BayTech (Bay Area Houston Advanced

Technology Consortium) is currently working on a highly successful WagnerPeyser Grant awarded through the Texas Governor’s Office. The purpose of the grant is to train unemployed high school graduates and others as certified composite technicians, certified structures technicians, or certified electrical technicians. The training is being delivered by the San Jacinto College EDGE Center for advanced manufacturing training located at the Houston Spaceport.

As the Wagner-Peyser Grant is in its fourth quarter, there are currently 35 participants enrolled in the program. Ten participants are enrolled in the electrical technician tract, 15 enrolled in the structures technician tract, and 10 enrolled in the composite technician tract.

Currently, of the 35 enrolled, 11 participants have earned their industry certi-

Fireside Chat panelists were (l to r): Dr. Robert Exley, president, Alvin Community College; Dr. Warren Nichols, president, was named College of the Mainland; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College; Col. Michael E. Fossum, USAFR (Ret.), vice president / COO, Texas A&M University at Galveston; Dr. Richard Walker, president, University of Houston – Clear Lake.

Five of the region’s legislators spoke of the Texas 88th Legislative Session and its accomplishments during a legislative update held June 15, 2023, at South Shore Harbor Resort & Conference Center in League City, Texas. Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership hosts this biennial event for its members to keep them informed of legislative activities that may impact them. Shown (l to r) are: Tim Kropp, BAHEP board chair and executive vice president, MRI Technologies, Inc.; BAHEP President Brian Freedman; Reps. Briscoe Cain, Dennis Paul, Mary Ann Perez, Greg Bonnen, M.D., Ed Thompson; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College District; and Teri Crawford, vice chancellor, External Relations, executive director, San Jacinto College Foundation, and chair, BAHEP’s Political Protocol Committee. The committee organized the event in partnership with BAHEP Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim and generated the questions asked of the legislative panel.

fication, eight participants are going through the certification process, one student is going through the lab sessions, and the remaining students are working through their course modules.

BayTech is currently working with students on updating their resumes and helping them identify any internship or full-time employment opportunities.

Education Committee

Addresses Transportation and Aerospace Needs

As 2023 began, BAHEP’s Education and Workforce Development Committee launched an initiative to review the workforce needs and the educational implications for the region’s major business sectors with an initial focus on

transportation and aerospace.

Transportation

On Jan. 19, 2023, the committee had an in-depth meeting with senior leaders from the transportation and related construction services sectors. These leaders reminded committee members of the extensive road construction work going on in the area (i.e. I-45 in Webster to Galveston, Highway 146 in the Seabrook and Kemah area, and the pending Grand Parkway extensions) and how important this is to the economic vitality of the region. They also spent time looking ahead to the significant construction work on the horizon as “dirt begins to fly” on the Coastal Barrier project.

Education leaders gained a renewed appreciation for the workforce challenges and encouraged the business leaders to explore partnerships with schools that could provide talent that met their needs. One outgrowth of this particular meeting was that the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN) began exploring more internships and externships with interested educational institutions.

Aerospace

The Education and Workforce Development committee meeting on March 23, 2023, had in-depth conversations with leaders in the aerospace sector to learn about their workforce needs, both now and into

the future. It was decided to hold a future session to focus on the workforce needs of the commercial/ entrepreneurial space sector.

Workforce Development for NASA Johnson Space Center Community

BAHEP President Brian Freedman met with NASA JSC Deputy Director Stephen Koerner and Jacobs ESC Group Vice President & General Manager Dr. Joy Kelly on Feb. 16, 2023, to discuss issues surrounding workforce development for the aerospace community. Freedman discussed the BAHEP workforce development initiatives of its Education and Workforce Development Committee and the collaborations with the Houston Airport System and San Jacinto College and its EDGE Center at the Houston Spaceport that provides certified technicians for the local industries.

BAHEP Contributes to Clear Creek ISD Visioning

BAHEP President Brian Freedman participated in a Clear Creek ISD strategic planning meeting, Visioning, on Jan. 20, 2023, to provide input to an update of the district’s strategic plan. The mission of the Clear Creek ISD states, “The visionary leader igniting learning for all, is to ensure each

student achieves, contributes and leads with integrity in a safe and nurturing environment distinguished by authentic relationships, service before self and the spirit of exploration.” To achieve this, the strategic plan for 2020-2026 needs to be periodically reassessed and updated.

Update on 88th Legislature Presented to BAHEP Members

BAHEP Board of Directors Chairman

Tim Kropp opened the legislative forum held on June 15, 2023, and welcomed the panel of legislators consist-

Political Protocol Committee prepared questions for the legislators to address. The event was held at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City, Texas.

During the forum, the panelists discussed various legislative accomplishments and their significance. While acknowledging the challenges of the session, overall the conversation showcased their pride and satisfaction in the accomplishments and their understanding of the impact these bills can have on various issues in the state.

State Rep. Paul briefs BAHEP Board

During the June 13, 2023 meeting, State Rep. Dennis Paul briefed the BAHEP Board of Directors on the 88th Legislative Session, detailing the achievements and ongoing goals for the Special Session. With an increase in the state budget and a substantial surplus, Gov. Abbott initiated a special session focusing on property tax relief with a potential $17 billion tax cut.

ing of Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D. (Dist. 24), Rep. Ed Thompson (Dist. 29), Rep. Mary Ann Perez (Dist. 144), Rep. Dennis Paul (Dist. 129), and Rep. Briscoe Cain (Dist. 128). San Jacinto College Chancellor Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., moderated the forum, and BAHEP’s

Rep. Paul had 18 bills awaiting Gov. Abbott’s signature from the regular session with key bills including HB 2416, establishing a Gulf Coast Protection Fund, and Rep. Greg Bonnen’s bill, HB 3447, forming the Texas Space Commission. He noted other infrastructure projects being funded include $650 million to flood

BAHEP Marketing Manager Mark Mitchell; Doug Peterson, Special Projects Coordinator at Harris County Precinct 2; and BAHEP President Brian Freedman (l to r) are happy to have their photo taken during the Texas 88th Legislative Session Update held June 15, 2023.

mitigation and $5 billion to TXDOT to help with road projects. The session also saw significant infrastructure investments like $550 million for the Army Corps of Engineers and $1 billion for the Water Development Board.

BAHEP Meets with Mayor Turner to Discuss Priorities

BAHEP President Brian Freedman attended a lunch meeting with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on April 3, 2023, to discuss regional economic development priorities and future issues to include the Houston Spaceport, storm surge protection and the Gulf Coast Protection District, and the initiative to promote Houston, the Space City, as the best location for new commercial space companies.

Galveston County Commissioner Armstrong Briefed on BAHEP Projects

BAHEP President Brian Freedman met with Galveston County Commissioner Dr. Robin Armstrong on April 11, 2023, to discuss BAHEP’s economic development projects and special initiatives including the services that BAHEP provides to Galveston County to assist it in achieving its economic development goals. (Photo on p. 9)

Coordination Meeting Held with City of Kemah Mayor

BAHEP President Brian Freedman met with Robin Collins, the then newlyelected mayor of Kemah, Texas, on April 11, 2023, to discuss her new role in the community and BAHEP projects in the City of Kemah and Galveston County.

NASA JSC Small Business Conference Attendees Learn about BAHEP Special Initiatives

BAHEP President Brian Freedman gave a presentation to the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Small Business Council’s “Looking to the Future Conference” on April 13, 2023.

Freedman’s presentation to an audience of more than 150 attendees included information on BAHEP’s economic development projects and special initiatives to include the initiative to grow the commercial space ecosystem in the Houston region.

In addition to a slate of presentations, the conference, held at the NASA JSC Gilruth Center, hosted a matching event for small businesses and startups.

Council of Mayors Briefed on Flooding Issues

BAHEP conducted a Council of Mayors meeting on May 25, 2023. Following an update from each mayor on his respective city, the Texas Director of the American Flood Coalition (AFC), Chase Kronzer, gave a presentation on the AFC’s work to protect communities vulnerable to flooding and sea level rise and advance legislative priorities to this end.

Kronzer stated that protecting communities vulnerable to flooding and sea level rise is a statewide issue that must be met with statewide solutions. It is vitally important to our well-being, economic strength, and security.

Attending: Mayors Jon Keeney, Taylor

Lake Village; Thom Kolupski, Seabrook; Louis Rigby, La Porte; Mike Foreman, Friendswood; Kevin Cole, Pearland; Michel Bechtel, Morgan’s Point; and Galveston County Commissioner Dr. Robin Armstrong, BAHEP president Brian Freedman, and Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim. The meeting was facilitated by Dr. Glenn Freedman, president of EduSafe Systems, Inc.

BAHEP Visits Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base

On April 3, 2023, BAHEP President Brian Freedman and Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal visited the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base (JRB) to meet with Base Commander Col. Travis Walters as well as Congressman Bryan Babin (TX District 36), and Babin’s chief of staff, Steve Janushkowsky. Topics discussed included the expansion of future military operations at Ellington Field JRB.

Chase Kronzer Texas Director American Flood Coalition

BAHEP Officials Meet with Texas Military Preparedness Commission

BAHEP President Brian Freedman, Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal, and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris met with the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and Commissioner Tom Duncavage on June 16, 2023. Topics discussed included future military opportunities for Ellington Field JRB.

BAHEP Meets with Harris County Precinct Officials

BAHEP President Brian Freedman and Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal met with Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center in Houston, Texas, on June 8, 2023. Topics discussed included future economic development opportunities within Harris County.

On June 13, 2023, Freedman and Seal met with Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones in Houston, Texas. The topics for this meeting also included future economic development opportunities within Harris County.

FEMA Rate Risk 2.0 Flood Insurance Changes have Huge Negative Impact on Homeowners

BAHEP continues to partner with the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) advocating for affordable and inclusive flood insurance through the National Flood

Insurance Program (NFIP). During recent meetings involving stakeholder members of the CSFI, it was announced that the FEMA implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 for the National Flood Insurance Program continues to

Deputy District Director Mark Winchester, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office, was the guest presenter at BAHEP’s Small Business Committee meeting on June 1. Mark shared his knowledge on long term recovery help that is available through the U.S. SBA as well as how to prepare for the things we don’t always plan for as business owners. President & CEO Rick Clapp, Bay Area Houston Magazine, followed Mark’s presentation with a special opportunity to feature BAHEP’s small businesses in the Bay Area Houston Magazine. Pictured are (l to r): Rick Clapp, Harriet Pilgrim, Amy Reid, Brittany Green, Mark Winchester, Rob Carlson, Brian Freedman.

negatively impact the cost of homeowners’ flood insurance policies.

FEMA has proposed to eliminate grandfathered policies, properties built in compliance with the Federal Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that were effective at the time of construction. This would result in a significant premium increase for many policyholders.

Ten states, including the State of Texas, filed a lawsuit in June 2023 against FEMA declaring, among other reasons, that Risk Rating 2.0 is unconstitutional. An online form is available to express concern about flood insurance rates and interest in joining the litigation. This form can be used by any individual NFIP policyholder or government representative from any state. The form will collect contact information from concerned parties. Furthermore, the form has fields for (1) describing concerns about a personal flood insurance situation (or the situation in your area) and (2) expressing interest in joining legal action.

BAHEP Projects in Pipeline

The BAHEP marketing staff is currently working on 25 projects for Bay Area Houston. The majority of the projects are in manufacturing or related projects. Collectively, these projects have the potential to bring more than 900 jobs to the region.

BAHEP Collaborates with City of League City on Regional Tourism Promotions

BAHEP President Brian Freedman met Stephanie Polk, League City Convention and Visitors Bureau manager, and Bridgett Bear, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center director of Sales and Catering, on May 2, 2023, to discuss tourism and how BAHEP can work with the League City Convention and Visitors Bureau. League City has taken a lead with regional tourism promotions and is working to ensure that Bay Area Houston is represented in important destination marketing programs.

BAHEP Participates in City of Santa Fe Comprehensive Plan

BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal attended the City of Santa Fe Comprehensive Advisory Committee meeting at Santa Fe City Hall on May 1, 2023. Seal participated in the final review of the draft copy of the city’s comprehensive plan which is being developed by Kimley Horn Consultants.

City of Hitchcock EDC Gives BAHEP Driving Tour

BAHEP President Brian Freedman was

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given a driving tour of developments in the City of Hitchcock on June 2, 2023, by Hitchcock Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President Jack Click and then City of Hitchcock EDC member Robert Tyler. Freedman said, “The developments in progress and those that are planned are very impressive and will contribute to the economic vitality of the city.”

BAHEP has created a new Public Safety Committee and reinvigorated its Healthcare and Small Business committees. BAHEP’s committees are proactive and effective as they work to build better communities.

redevelopment initiatives, and actively recruiting businesses – it was impressive!”

BAHEP Official Hosts Economic Development Workshop for City of La Marque

BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal provided an economic development workshop to City of La Marque leaders during an Economic Development Corporation board meeting on June 8, 2023. Attendees included City of La Marque Economic Development Corporation Board members and City Council members. Seal’s presentation topics covered the importance of economic development and how BAHEP can assist in these areas.

City of Texas City Hosts BAHEP for Tour and Planning Discussions

BAHEP President Brian Freedman and Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger were given a driving tour of the industrial area and current projects in the city by Kristin Edwards, Texas City Economic Development director, and Jon Branson, executive director of Management Services. The tour on June 12, 2023, included the exciting 6th Street projects, Mall of the Mainland, Lago Mar, and much more.

Following the tour, Freedman said, “We looked deeper into Texas City’s robust economic development efforts and its team’s exceptional work in managing grant programs, heading up

Cutsinger Presents Hot Projects in Bay Area Houston

BAHEP Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger presented her Hot Projects to the Pearland-Alvin-Friendswood real estate professionals on May 4, 2023, Texas City – La Marque Chamber of Commerce on May 24, and June 14 at Texas City – La Marque Chamber of Commerce for the chamber’s Golden Division. The presentation includes information on residential, commercial, and industrial projects in the region as well as information on NASA and the Houston Spaceport.

The Hot Projects highlight new developments in the residential, commer-

cial, and industrial sectors in Bay Area Houston. The Hot Projects News is published on the BAHEP website at: Hot Projects - Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.

Hitchcock EDC and Galveston County EDO Host Meeting

BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger attended a lunch meeting on May 9, 2023, hosted by the Hitchcock Economic Development Corporation and the Galveston County Economic Development Office to discuss developments in the county and how the cities and county can collaborate.

Other economic development professionals attending: Dane Carlson, Galveston County Economic Development Office; Scott Livingston and Devin DePascal, City of League City; Courtland Holman, City of Dickinson; Tyler Robert, City of Hitchcock; Alex Getty and Mandy Woodburn, City of La Marque; Michele Hay, City of Galveston; and Keith Gray, Galveston Economic Development Partnership.

Spring Prospect Review Meeting Held

BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Marketing Managers Barbara Cutsinger, Kim Morris, and Mark Mitchell conducted a Prospect Review meeting on April 13, 2023.

The newest BAHEP projects, as well

as older projects, were reviewed, and the BAHEP staff discussed a few projects that were wins for the region. Selected upcoming events were reviewed including the ASCENDx 2023 Conference, several inbound delegations, Space Symposium, Texas Space Commission, and the annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., by the Citizens for Space Exploration. Following this introductory review, representatives from BAHEP’s member municipalities provided reports on economic developments in their respective communities.

Attending: Paul Chavez and Pat Patel / City of Seabrook, Collin Coker and Courtland Holman / City of Dickinson, Tyler Robert / City of Hitchcock, Devin DePascal / City of League City, Katy Hicks / City of Webster, James Abbey / City of Nassau Bay,

Tiko Hausman, Victoria Lara / Harris County Precinct 2, Kristin Edwards / City of Texas City, Haley Bowers / City of La Porte, Michelle Hundley / CenterPoint Energy, Bryan Gaige / TXU Energy, Jacob Grossman / United Equities, James Brockway / BACREN, Lisa Holbrook / AMOCO FCU, Noosha Smith and Diana Tabor / Terracon, Helen Hodges / SSCI, Dennis Swoboda / Criss Cross Commercial, Jeff George and Chaundra Broughton / KW Clear Lake, Margaret Dubbin / Geo Consultants, Wayne Rutledge / Rutledge Commercial Real Estate, Leigh Martin / Schaumberg & Polk, Cynthia Foteh / Powers Brown, Erin McDonald / Frost Bank, Michael Prats / CDS Research, Greg Holmes / Avera, Dan Seal / BAHEP, Mark Mitchell / BAHEP, Kim Morris / BAHEP, Barbara Cutsinger / BAHEP, and Marcela Barton /

BAHEP intern.

BAHEP President Brian Freedman (right) met with Galveston County Commissioner Dr. Robin Armstrong on April 11, 2023. (Please read highlight on p. 6.)

Public Relations & Media Communications

Freedman Writes Letters of Support for Ellington JRB Infrastructure Improvements

BAHEP President Brian Freedman met with Col. Travis Walters, commander of the USAF 147th Attack Wing, Air National Guard, to discuss a Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant for construction of a running track for reservists at the Ellington Joint Reserve Base and the need for a new Consolidated Maintenance Facility for the Attack Wing. Col Walters was seeking letters of support from BAHEP for the grants.

In response to Col. Walters’ request, Freedman wrote a letter of support to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission on April 3, 2023, in support of the DEEAG proposal and arranged for 12 mayors and 14 chambers of com-

Storm Surge Protection

International Maritime Advisory Committee Announces New Chairman

BAHEP hosted its monthly International Maritime Advisory Committee (IMAC) meeting and welcomed 51 participants on Feb. 16, 2023. During this meeting, former State Sen. Larry Taylor was announced as the new committee chairman succeeding former chairman Col. Len Waterworth (USA, Ret.) of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Taylor has agreed to lead the committee for the year 2023; he has long been a champion for the storm surge protection initiative.

merce and economic development organizations to sign the letter.

Freedman also wrote a letter to the Texas congressional delegation on April 3, 2023, expressing his support for a new Consolidated Maintenance Facility at Ellington Field. Twelve mayors and the 14 chambers of commerce and economic development organizations also signed this letter of support.

BAHEP Offers Support for Texas OneGulf Proposal

BAHEP President Brian Freedman wrote a letter of support for the proposal submitted by Dr. David Retchless, assistant professor, Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science, Texas A&M University at Galveston, entitled Towards Targeted

Special Initiatives

Risk Mitigation: Community Engaged, Fast Impact Estimation of Extreme Weather using Big Social and Climate Data.

Freedman stated in the letter, “If the proposal is selected for funding by Texas OneGulf, it is my intent to collaborate by participating in the model co-production process through a series of three focus groups, as detailed in the Project Description section of the proposal.”

Texas OneGulf is a consortium of nine top state institutions led by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with wideranging expertise in the environment, the economy, and human health.

The photo at right shows Taylor, seated at the head of the table, leading the June 15th meeting of the committee.

Preserve NASA Funding Levels

Citizens for Space Exploration

Meet with Members of Congress

Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE) conducted its 31st advocacy

for members of Congress and their staff. Over 50 staff members attended representing 34 congressional offices. Congressional representatives attending were Brian Babin (TX-36), Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX-18), Dale Strong (AL05), and Ron Estes (KS-04).

Key messages included continuity for

“somewhat knowledgeable” about NASA’s exploration programs.

• 75% of visits were considered “highly supportive” and 19% “moderately supportive” of human space exploration, for a total of 94% support for NASA.

trip to Washington, D.C., on May 22 – 24, 2023. The 2023 CSE congressional visits were a success and helped advance support for human space exploration and demonstrate a large, grassroots constituency for space exploration. CSE’s 76 travelers, including 31 students, represented 25 states, and conducted 323 congressional office visits. These meetings were in addition to 57 appointments with freshmen congressional offices in March 2023. The diverse group of travelers included educators, students studying engineering or related STEM fields, industry representatives, and community leaders.

On the evening of May 23, CSE hosted a congressional reception in the Rayburn House Office Building

NASA human space exploration programs including the International Space Station, robust funding for NASA’s return to the moon (Artemis), and NASA’s role in supporting American leadership, education, innovation, health care, and quality of life for less than half of one percent of the federal budget. Talking points also included concern about challenges to U.S. leadership in space, the need for a new NASA authorization bill, and funding concerns due to debt ceiling discussions.

Key statistics from the feedback surveys include:

• 57% of House member offices were visited and 59% of Senate offices.

• 85% were “very knowledgeable” or

• Specific concerns focused on the current debt ceiling discussions and the potential impact on the NASA budget.

BAHEP Participates in Space Day Texas

BAHEP President Brian Freedman, Immediate Past BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris, SATOP (Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program) Director Bob Payne, and Economic Development Marketing Manager Mark Mitchell joined BAHEP members, representatives from NASA Johnson Space Center, and others on March 6, 2023, at Space Day Texas in Austin, Texas.

A team consisting of members of the NASA Johnson Space Center and BAHEP visited with the offices of Gov.

CSE travelers

Attending ASCENDx Texas in March 2023 were (l to r): Sam Gunderson, manager, Business Development, NASA Johnson Space Center; BAHEP President Brian Freedman; BAHEP Board Chair Tim Kropp, executive vice president, MRI Technologies; Kaare Erickson, senior vice president of Strategic Campaigns for Hypersonics and Space Power & Propulsion at Rolls-Royce North America; Hunter Lahasky, Space Strategy Leader, Yokogawa; and Mark Jernigan, executive director, Rice Space Institute, Rice University.

Greg Abbott, Sen. Mayes Middleton, Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D., Rep. Dennis Paul, and Comptroller Glenn Hegar. Rather than visiting 180 legislative offices, BAHEP and attending member companies consolidated their efforts and met in the Texas State Capitol Legislative Conference Center (LCC) from 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This event was a huge success.

BAHEP member companies participated with table displays/handouts/demos in the LCC during the afternoon. They were Boeing, Lockheed Martin Space, Collins Aerospace, and Space Center Houston. Also displaying in the LCC were NASA, BAHEP/SATOP, Space

X, Blue Origin, and FireFly Aerospace. BAHEP and Firefly Aerospace sponsored an ice cream social in the afternoon and a legislative reception from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Both were very well attended.

Commercial Space

ASCENDx Texas 2023 Conference is Huge Success

BAHEP Executive Director of Economic Development Dan Seal and Marketing Manager Kim Morris coordinated with the AIAA, NASA, Houston Airport System, local aerospace companies, and other stakeholders to host the 2023 AIAA ASCENDx Texas

conference on March 29 – 30, 2023, at the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City, Texas.

The theme for the conference was “Pathways for Our Success: Breaking Barriers & Accelerating the Space Ecosystem.” BAHEP hosted the closing reception on March 30, 2023, which was sponsored by BAHEP members Aegis Aerospace, College of the Mainland, Draper Labs, Griffin Communications Group, Lockheed Martin, Logical Innovations Inc., San Jacinto College, and University of Houston-Clear Lake.

BAHEP Hosts International Delegations Exploring Opportunities in Bay Area Houston

BAHEP hosted 11 foreign delegations seeking partnerships or collaborations with businesses in Bay Area Houston. Among them were:

French Delegation

BAHEP partnered with the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) to organize and conduct a briefing and a B2B event for a French delegation

Visiting delegations (clockwise from left): Danish Delegation, Japanese Delegation, Tasmanian Minister for Science & Technology Madeleine Ogilvie, and

Texas A&M University plans to build a cutting-edge research and training facility next to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The Texas A&M Space Institute will be a $200 million state-of-the-art facility funded by the Texas Space Commission, which was created through a bill passed by the state legislature earlier this year.

on April 13, 2023, which is seeking to establish commercial space collaborations in the region.

Indian Delegation

BAHEP partnered with GHP and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston to organize a tour of the NASA Johnson Space Center and a briefing on Bay Area Houston and the region served by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region for an Indian delegation on April 25, 2023.

Indian Delegation. BAHEP President Brian Freedman, Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal, and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris provided briefings on Bay Area Houston and its aerospace ecosystem and organized tours of the Houston Spaceport, the San Jacinto College EDGE

Center, Rice University, and NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) facilities BAHEP conducted B2B days and arranged one-on-one meetings for several of the delegations with Houston aerospace companies. Collaborating with BAHEP on these activities were the Greater Houston Partnership, NASA JSC, the Houston Airport System, and San Jacinto College.

The purpose was to brief the delegation on the industries and opportunities for potential collaborations.

German Delegation

BAHEP President Brian Freedman coordinated with the German American Chamber of Commerce for a visit and briefing on April 21, 2023, by BeamNG, a German company, as part of a larger German delegation to Harris County and Texas entitled “Future Oriented Urban Planning – Smart City Solutions.” The delegation was investigating commercial space collaborations within the region. Freedman provided an overview of the region’s aerospace ecosystem to the companies.

Hungarian Delegation

BAHEP coordinated, planned, and conducted a regional briefing on May 2, 2023, for a Hungarian government delegation investigating potential aerospace collaborations in the Bay Area Houston region.

Hungarian Ambassador Coordination Meeting

On June 12, 2023, BAHEP Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris participated in a meeting with the Hungarian ambassador to the U.S., Szabolcs Takács, hosted by Space Center Houston. The ambassador was in Texas to finalize the plans for Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter

Szijjártó’s visit to Bay Area Houston on Sept. 18 when he will sign an agreement with Axiom Space to fly a Hungarian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024 as part of Hungary’s HUNOR Program, “Hungarian to Orbit Program.”

Other participants in the meeting with the ambassador were William Harris, president and CEO of Space Center Houston; Jimmy Spence, business development manager with the Houston

Spaceport; and Kevin Tipton, senior director, Aviation and Aerospace, Greater Houston Partnership.

American Chambers of Commerce of Europe Delegation

BAHEP President Brian Freedman coordinated with Space Center Houston to provide an overview briefing of the Bay Area Houston region to the American Chambers of Commerce of Europe delegation on May 11, 2023. Freedman’s overview included the economy, NASA, and the Houston Spaceport.

The American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) of Europe serves as the umbrella organization for 46 American Chambers of Commerce from 44 countries throughout Europe and Eurasia.

Denmark Delegation

BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris coordinated with the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston Airport System (HAS), San Jacinto College, and Rice University to provide tours and briefings to an inbound Danish delegation.

Seal and Morris organized a briefing and tour of the Houston Spaceport, the EDGE Center, Rice University, and NASA JSC facilities and conducted a B2B day and one-on-one meetings with Houston aerospace companies for the Danish delegation seeking to establish commercial space collaborations in the region. The four-day event occurred on Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2023.

Seal and Morris coordinated with HAS and GHP to organize follow-up commercial space briefings for the Danish

Minister of Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs and 12 members of Parliament (Standing Committee for Business) in March.

Italian Delegation

BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris coordinated with the Italian Trade Agency, GHP, NASA JSC, HAS, San Jacinto College, and Rice University to provide tours and briefings to an inbound Italian delegation of aerospace companies on March 27 -30, 2023. The briefings were held at Space Center Houston.

The Italian aerospace companies were seeking to establish commercial space collaborations within the region. At a B2B luncheon on March 28, 2023, Seal, along with Dan Jacobs with NASA JSC, provided a presentation on the Houston aerospace ecosystem, particularly in the Bay Area Houston region, and the ongoing programs at NASA JSC. The presentations were well received.

On March 29, 2023, the delegation received a presentation by Jimmy Spence, Houston Spaceport business development manager, on the Spaceport, and they were given tours of the San Jacinto College EDGE Center and Intuitive Machines located at the Houston Spaceport.

The delegation attended and participated in the 2023 ASCENDx Texas Conference at South Shore Harbor Resort on March 29 and 30.

Promotion of ‘Space City’ to National and International Audiences Takes Flight

Making Space 4 Business (MS4B), an initiative of BAHEP’s Aerospace Advisory Committee, is about making

Space City (Houston) known not only as the traditional home of human spaceflight, but also for a thriving ecosystem that launches ideas, technology, science, innovation, and commerce to Low Earth Orbit, the Moon, and beyond. Space City is a world-class destination for top aerospace, hypersonic, and aviation en-

trepreneurs and companies that seek to harness the unique combination of resources, capabilities, and experience that exist here to fully exploit and leverage the growing opportunities of a commercial space ecosystem.

As Space City and the industry continue to evolve, they will create more opportunities for young talent and open new exciting education opportunities and career paths for the next generation of space professionals. Workforce development will continue to be a vital effort across the industry. Space City provides a well-rounded locationunique educational and professional opportunities in an affordable and exciting city where everyone has one main goal: Making Space 4 Business.

The MS4B website is designed to be

utilized as a central location for information to be presented about our region’s aerospace ecosystem. The website possesses information about the MS4B initiative, the companies that are involved in promoting the initiative, job opportunities and quality of life information for Houston, and news within the industry. It also serves as a place where local companies can submit aerospace-related content to be shared on the MS4B social media platforms to further highlight things that are going on within the aerospace industry in our region. The MS4B website, https:// www.makingspace4business.com, can be informative for anyone, but the primary audience is for business professionals and the aerospace community across the nation.

Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium

Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech)

BayTech was formed by BAHEP and 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 Awarded WagnerPeyser Workforce Development Grant

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded a Year 3 follow-on Wagner-Peyser Workforce Development Grant to BayTech during this report period. Work is in progress on the current grant (see page 3 for details). BayTech has been awarded several grants for workforce develop-

ment by the TWC, which is a testament to its successes on the previous grants.

TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel Presents BayTech with ‘Big Check’

Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel presented BayTech a Texas Talent Connection grant award check for its follow-on Aerospace/Space/Aviation Technician Readiness training program. Texas Talent Connection grants are awarded by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as part of Wagner-Peyser 7(b) grant funds allocat-

ed to the Governor’s Office by the U.S. Department of Labor to encourage innovation in workforce training and job placement services.

The check presentation was made during an award ceremony hosted by San Jacinto College on Feb. 16, 2023, at its EDGE Center. Located at the Houston Spaceport, the EDGE Center for advanced manufacturing training is the training provider for this grant. BayTech Director Kim Morris served as emcee of the event. Speakers included Chairman Daniel; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College District; Brian Freedman, president, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership; Sassie Duggleby, CEO, Venus Aerospace, and Corrinne Saenz. Saenz was among the first group of students to be

Texas Workforce Commission

Chairman Bryan Daniel (shown left of check) presented the Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) a Texas Talent Connection grant award check for its Aerospace/ Space/Aviation Technician Readiness training program on Feb. 16, 2023. The event, hosted by San Jacinto College (SJC), was held at San Jacinto College’s EDGE Center at the Houston Spaceport. The EDGE Center is the training provider for the grant. Shown (l to r) are: John Moon, Jr., vice chair, SJC Board of Trustees; Corrinne Saenz, Venus Aerospace; Sassie Duggleby, CEO / cofounder, Venus Aerospace;

Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program

What is SATOP?

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.

Texas A&M University Engineering Students Help SATOP Clients

Through an agreement with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, SATOP offers small businesses and startups extensive 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 hands-on learning experience. The values to small businesses in this program are innovative designs, new manufacturing alternatives, and prototype development.

SATOP entered 11 small business projects into the fall 2023 semester Capstone Design Program for design and prototyping of new, innovative products. The projects include medical products, consumer products, and a virtual reality environment. During the fall 2023 semester, the students will complete the design phase for nine projects and complete prototypes for two of the projects. The nine design projects will have prototypes built during the spring 2024 semester.

Minority / Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) projects comprise 75 percent of the projects entered into the Capstone Design Program.

Chairman Daniel; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, SJC District; Kylie Wischnewsky, marketing project manager, BayTech; BayTech Director Kim Morris; Chair

Marie Flickinger, SJC Board of Trustees; and Brian Freedman, president, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. (Photo courtesy of San Jacinto College)

SATOP Projects Featured at Texas A&M Engineering Project Showcase

SATOP officials attended the Texas A&M University’s Spring Engineering Project Showcase at the Zachry Engineering Education Complex in College Station, Texas, on April 28, 2023. This year’s showcase featured more than 250 Capstone Projects submitted by small business owners, eight of which were sponsored through SATOP. These eight projects ranged from an electronic garment for inducing weight loss to a hydroponic grow tower for agricultural products to a novel AI-based system to detect and track an active shooter.

The Capstone Projects are conducted through Texas A&M University’s Engineering Capstone Design Program. Teams composed of three to five senior engineering students spend one to two semesters, under the guidance of a Professor of Practice, designing solutions and then developing prototypes for sponsors of these projects.

Small Businesses Request Technical Assistance

Four small businesses located in the Houston region have requested technical assistance from SATOP. The businesses are developing new products that require assistance with materials and engineering design. Dr. Yu-Ping Tang completed work on the first project, and the University of HoustonClear Lake has begun work on the second project. The third and fourth projects are pending technical assistance from SATOP’s Alliance Partners.

SATOP Exhibits at NASA JSC Small Business Council Conference

BAHEP and SATOP participated in the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Small Business Council (SBC) Conference on April 13, 2023. The theme of the Conference was “Looking to The Future.” SATOP officials, including SATOP Director Bob Payne, met with entrepreneurs and small businesses in “matchmaking” sessions. SATOP also staffed an informational exhibit booth at the event and networked with potential requestors in need of technical as-

sistance and potential Alliance Partners.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business and Wellness Expo

SATOP participated in the 2023 “Buy into Bay Area” Business and Wellness Expo on May 11, 2023. The event was hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. SATOP staffed an exhibit booth and promoted its free Technical Assistance Program. Many visitors attended the event including entrepreneurs, small businesses, BAHEP members, and potential requestors in need of technical assistance.

Ion Activation Festival

BAHEP Marketing Manager Mark Mitchell participated in the Ion Activation Festival in Houston, Texas, on May 19, 2023. During the event, there was a “mingle lounge” for networking and discussions. Mitchell discussed aerospace topics and promoted the SATOP program to potential volunteer engineers and potential requestors in need of technical assistance.

We at SATOP would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) for hosting the SATOP team! Our recent visit was an opportunity to discuss the expansion of the SATOP program. Special thanks go to the TEES team, who shared their invaluable insights with us. The tour of the engineering labs and the RIC facility was a highlight, offering us a fascinating glimpse into the cutting-edge research and innovation happening at Texas A&M. We would like to specifically acknowledge and appreciate the hospitality of Magda Lagoudas and Colonel Harry Cohen. Your warmth and professionalism made our visit even more worthwhile.

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 2023 are shown in blue boldface.

Acadian Ambulance Service

ACU of Texas

ADACEN

Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care

AECOM

Aegis Aerospace, Inc.

The Aerospace Corporation

AeroSys, LLC

AEXA Aerospace, LLC

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.

All Points Logistics, LLC

Alvin Community College

Amazon Web Services

American Acryl

American Heart Association

AMOCO Federal Credit Union

ARES Aerospace and Technology Services

Arrow Science and Technology, LLC

ASRC Federal ASSUREDPARTNERS

Aulds Media Holdings/ i45NOW

AVERA Companies

Axiom Space, Inc.

Ayrshire Corporation

b1 Bank

Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance

Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Network (BACREN)

Barlow Jones, L.L.P.

Barrios Technology

Bastion Technologies, Inc.

Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol

Membership

Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre

Bay Area Houston Magazine

Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN)

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.

Bay Oaks Country Club

Baybrook Mall - Brookfield Properties

Baylor College of Medicine

Center for Space Medicine

Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium

Beacon Federal Credit Union

Bernard J. Roan Law Office

BMWC Constructors

BMW-MINI OF CLEAR LAKE

The Boeing Company

Booz Allen Hamilton

Bowers & Sadler, LLP

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.

Burns & McDonnell

Cadence Bank

Capital Bank - Pasadena

Clear Creek ISD

CDS Community Development Strategies

CenterPoint Energy

Chemical Educational Foundation

Chemical Process and Production, Inc.

CHI St. Luke’s Health Patients Medical Center

Cimarron

City of Clear Lake Shores

City of Dickinson

City of El Lago

City of Friendswood

City of Hitchcock

City of Houston

City of Houston, Houston

Airport System

City of Kemah

City of La Marque

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 Texas City

City of Webster

CLC Properties

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

College of the Mainland

Collins Aerospace

Comcast Business

Communities In SchoolsBay Area, Inc.

Community Impact

Newspaper

Courtyard By Marriott

Houston NASA/ Nassau Bay

Coventry Development Corporation -

Houston

Craig Technologies

Criss Cross Commercial Group

Crowder Funeral Homes

Crown Castle

Curran Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

Cyber One Solutions, LLC

CYFOR Technologies, LLC

Cypress Bay Subdivision/

Marina Bay Village

Dave & Busters / Main Event

DB Consulting Group

Del Papa Distributing Company

Deloitte

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Dickinson Chamber of Commerce

Dickinson ISD

Draper Laboratory

DRDA, PLLC

Economic Alliance Houston

Port Region

EduSafe Systems, Inc.

Elevate Hospital Group

Elizabeth Smith Life and Health

Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) Partners

Eolian Energy

Express Employment Professionals

The Eye Clinic of Texas

Fast Signs - Clear Lake

Felicis Properties, Inc.

Fogo de Chao Friendswood, LLC

Friendswood Chamber of Commerce

Friendswood ISD

Frost Bank

Galveston Bay Foundation

Galveston County

Galveston County Daily News

Galveston County Small Business Development Center

Galveston Economic Development Partnership

Galveston ISD

Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce

GB Tech, Inc.

GEO Consultants Corporation

GeoControl Systems, Inc.

Global Business Management Consultants

Greater Houston Partnership

Green Appraisal, LLC

Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP

Gregg & Gregg, P.C.

Griffin Communications Group

Griffin Partners, Inc.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Gulf Coast Authority

Gulf Coast Educators FCU

Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc.

Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP

Harris County

Haute Flowers & Events

HCA Houston Healthcare

Clear Lake

HCA Houston Healthcare

Southeast

Health and Safety Council

HIGHER Up Texas

Highpoint Insurance Group, LLC

Hilton Houston NASA

Clear Lake

Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce

Hitchcock ISD

Home Bank

HomeTown Bank, N. A.

Houston Association of Realtors

Houston Construction Services

Houston First Corporation

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Houston Precision Fasteners

IMA Financial Group

ImageNet Consulting

Implemetrics, Inc.

Intuitive Machines, LLC

J&P Technologies

J. A. Billipp Company

Jacobs

JE Dunn

JES Tech

JLL

JMK5 Holdings, LLC

Joiner Architects, Inc

Kaneka North America LLC

KBR

Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Kemah Boardwalk

Kevton Industries, LLC / Kevton Technologies

King’s BierHaus / EggHaus

Gourmet

Kuraray America, Inc.

La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce

La Porte ISD

Lakewood Yacht Club

League City Regional Chamber of Commerce

Leidos

Lewis Jewelers

Lexus of Clear Lake

Lighthouse Video Surveillance

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

Lockridge Packaging, LLC

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

Logical Innovations, Inc.

Lone Star Flight Museum

Mackinnon and Partners

Manhattan Construction Company

MDT Financial Advisors, LLC

Meador Staffing Services, Inc.

Media Riders, Inc.

Medistar Corporation

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Mercedes-Benz of Clear Lake

Merrill Lynch

MI-GSO|PCUBED–Houston (Program Planning Professionals)

Monica Millican

Minuteman Press - Bay Area

Moody Bank

MORI Associates, Inc.

MRI Technologies

MRM Proposal Solutions

My FlooringAMERICA

NanoRacks, LLC

NASA Alumni League - JSC Chapter

NASA Johnson Space Center

Navarro Insurance Group

Norman Frede Chevrolet

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Novium LTD

Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc.

One Stop Tents & Events

PAE

Pasadena Economic Development Corporation

Pasadena ISD

Pasadena Texas Chamber of Commerce

Paterson Consulting Partners LLC/PCP Digital

Payne’s Plants

PBK

Pearland Economic Development Corporation

Peraton

Perry’s Restaurant Group

The POM Group, LLC

Port Houston

Powers Brown Architecture

The Ray Tax Group

Rothe Development, Inc.

Royal Harbor Partners, LLC

Rutledge Commercial Real Estate

S&K Global Solutions

Sage Commercial Group, LLC

San Jacinto College District

Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce

Santa Fe ISD

Savills, Inc.

Schaumburg & Polk, Inc.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Shriners Children’s Texas

Sierra Space

Sophic Synergistics

South Belt-Ellington Leader

South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce

South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center

Southwest Airlines Company

Space Center Houston

Space City Films, Inc.

SSCI Environmental & Consulting Services

Star Service, Inc.

Stellar Bank

Summit Management Group

Tannos Development Group, LLC

TechTrans International (TTI)

Teledyne Brown Engineering

Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Texas Chiropractic College

Texas City ISD

tommy's Restaurant Oyster Bar

Truist Bank

TXU Energy

UHCL Center -Economic Development & Research

Unbound Now Houston

United Airlines

United Commercial Energy Partners (UCEP)

United Equities, Inc. (Clear Lake Center LP)

Universities Space Research Association-USRA

University of Houston-Clear Lake

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

UTMB Health

V2X

Venus Aerospace

Waters Edge Venue

Welcome Group, LLC

Wellby Financial

Wile Interests

Wendell Wilson & Dr. Pat Potter Wilson

Wings Over Houston Air Show

YMCA of Greater Houston

Zann Commercial Brokerage, Inc.

Clear Lake Shores Dickinson El Lago

Friendswood Hitchcock Houston Kemah La Marque

La Porte League City Morgan’s Point Nassau Bay

Pasadena Santa Fe Seabrook Texas City

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

18045 Saturn Lane

Houston, Texas 77058

P.O. Box 58724 Houston, Texas 77258-8724

Phone: 832.536.3255

Fax: 832.536.3258

Web: www.bayareahouston.com

E-mail: info@bayareahouston.com

Facebook: BayAreaHoustonEcon

Twitter: @BAHEP

The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, 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 1.5 million people who live and work in the region. Our members include business partners within our 18 member cities, Galveston and Harris counties, the Houston Airport System, and Port Houston.

Taylor Lake Village Webster 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.