STATEMENT

The Economic Alliance is an exempt organization for federal income tax purposes under the Section 501 (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Revenues are derived primarily through contracts with area governments, membership dues and fundraising events. Expenses that are directly associated with a particular activity are charged to that activity.

*See the attached audited financial statements of Economic Alliance Houston Port Region comprise the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2021, and 2020, and the related statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash flows for the years then ended, and related notes to the financial statements.

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

SUPPORTING PORT HOUSTON INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING GOODS MOVEMENT, MARITIME WORKFORCE, AND WATERWAY PROTECTIONS

Every year the Economic Alliance organizes a leadership team to travel to Washington DC and advocate for issues important to the Houston Port Region. This annual federal advocacy trip provides our industry members and community leaders exclusive access to members of the US Senate, Congress and their staff, executive branch policymakers, and representatives from key federal agencies.

Economic Alliance supports policies to enhance Port Houston/supply chain infrastructure, skilled worker growth, industry partnerships, and coastal protections for critical economic assets.

PORT HOUSTON /SUPPLY CHAIN IMPROVEMENTS

Allocations in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, USACE Work Plan, and Inland Waterway Trust Fund for Houston Ship Channel upgrades and maintenance.

PPETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY EFFICIENCIES/PARTNERSHIPS

Reforms to Surface Transportation Board policies to impact product movement and enhanced partnerships with industry to use the most innovative technologies/materials for infrastructure rebuilds.

Community Colleges Workforce Development

Increased training funds via the Department of Labor, reforms to Pell Grant eligibility and appropriations from the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish a Maritime Center of Excellence at San Jacinto College

Coastal Barrier Economic Asset Protections

Phased appropriations through the U S Army Corp of Engineers for the design/construction of a coastal barrier protecting the Texas/Louisiana portion of the U S Gulf Coast, impacting our national supply chain/economy

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

Port Houston Letters Of Support

When Port Houston seeks opportunities to secure funding and grants from Federal and State initiatives, providing letters of support from local communities and industries is a key element for consideration. Over the years Port Houston has requested local support in these efforts, and the Economic Alliance has been proud to submit Letters of Support on behalf of the Port.

PHA PIDGP Grant Proposal – Port Infrastructure Development Grants (PIDG) April '23

Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation

Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program Grant (RTEP) Proposal July '23

Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

FREIGHT MOVEMENT - TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE

Economic Alliance is making certain the Houston Port region is connecting mobility, safety, environmental issues, economic opportunity with Port Houston unprecedented growth.

Transportation Infrastructure Task Force Member: Bruce Mann, Director, Freight Mobility, Port Houston Member: Bruce Mann, Director, Freight Mobility, Port Houston

The mission has been to deliver TxDOT and key leadership a prioritized transportation/infrastructure project list based on stakeholder consensus and critical investment need. Economic Alliance convenes a collection of local/state elected officials, Port Houston, petrochemical association partners and private sector members.

PEL Studies

I10 East Expansion/San Jacinto River Bridge

SH 225 - 610 Expansion

Critical Priority Projects

146 Expansion – Fairmont to Red Bluff – under construction

Beltway Bridge/225 Direct Connectors – designed need funding 225/146 DC for Barbours Cut Blvd into Port Terminal

Beltway 8 Direct Connector Support Letters

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

Marketing Port Houston As A Global Gateway

Marketing Port Houstonas a Global Gateway Economic Alliance is currently conducting a major upgradeto our website. Putting forth a more profound presence of highlighting to businesses the potential of direct access to Port Houston.

Port Houston has aided in this process by supplying visuals and pictures to enhance the message that the Houston Port region is an ideal hub for companies needing worldwide distribution for their products, worldclass infrastructure, and a supply of workers to minimize time, transportation, and distribution costs domestically and internationally.

The enhanced website will include sections (scheduled to go live 4th Qtr. ’23)

Unparalleled Global Access via Port Houston Terminals Improvements and Investments by Port Houston Impact of Port Houston as a Growth Engine Foreign Trade Zone Benefits to Existing and New Operations

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

Foreign Trade Zone As An Economic Development Tool

Economic Alliance’s Economic Development services provide a professional relationship to navigate the multiple facets of the site selection/expansion process, including the facilitation to the Houston Port region economic development support network.

Currently there are 23 economic development projects totaling over $6 Billion of capital investment and creation of over 3,000 new jobs in our project pipeline '23.

These projects have received an overview of support programs they may be eligible to support new, expanding and relocating operations.

Economic Alliance staff assists in the identification of incentive programs that may be applied to projects. Providing FTZ program insight/eligibility potential, monetary value overview and facilitation to Port Houston representatives.

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

Gulf Coast Industryforum Providing A State Of Port Houston Operations

The Gulf Coast Industry Forum continues to be a vital point for knowledge sharing, networking and thought leadership around issues facing Port Houston.

The conference began due to Houston Port region leaders recognizing the need for a forecasting conference in the industry. They asked the Economic Alliance to produce a conference that would provide information for the overall industrial economy. The Petrochemical and Maritime Outlook Conference (PMOC) was first introduced in 2010 and later became known as the Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF) in 2016.

In its first year, PMOC had an attendance expectancy of 200 people. Economic Alliance finished the conference with over 450 attendees and with Port Houston support since 2010 the event has consecutively grown with more people in attendance each year. In 2019, GCIF had over 1,000 people attend.

The Gulf Coast Industry Forum since its inception in 2010 has given Past Chairman and the Director opportunities to highlight Port Houston activities/growth/investments and position as a world class trade operation.

GCIF 2022

RIC CAMPO KEYNOTE SPEAKER

MV SAM HOUSTON DINNER & PORT

HOUSTON TOUR

PORT HOUSTON EXHIBITOR BOOTH IN FRONT OF 800+ ATTENDEES

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORSHIP

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

SOUTHEAST TEXAS TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT ‘22

Charlie Jenkins, Sr. Director, Assets Management and Strategic Coordination, Port Houston participated in a Goods Movement Expansion and Infrastructure Protection Project panel discussion.

Charlie Jenkins with Port Houston participated an unprecedented tri-organization event to bring awareness to and prioritize critical infrastructure projects in Southeast Texas and specifically the Houston Port Region. Over 350 attendees heard from experts in the petrochemical, supply chain and logistics industry, as well as key Federal Elected officials and TxDoT leadership.

- Goods Movement Expansion & Infrastructure Protection Project Panelist, Speaker Charlie Jenkins

- Port Houston Silver Sponsorship

- 350 Attendees

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

Annual Membership Banquet

Port Houston was a Gold Sponsor of our Annual Membership Banquet that recognizes Economic Alliance stakeholders and installs officers for the upcoming year.

Port Houston Gold Sponsorship highlights the recognition of current ship channel stakeholders and highlights the importance of the years accomplishments that have impacted the growth of the Houston Port region economy.

- 440 Attendees - Gold Level Sponsorship

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

NEWSLETTER - THE CURRENT

Economic Alliance distributes a quarterly newsletter highlighting Houston Port region businesses, partners, industry news/events, upcoming classes and workshops, and resources our office and partners provide.

Economic Alliance newsletters have a distribution of more than 10,000+ recipients that provides an opportunity for Port Houston to submit articles about current news and promotion of programs.

Highlighting Port Houston Sustainability Action Plan/Q3-2021: MOU collaborative agreement with Shell to identify decarbonization opportunities at the port that will support the goal to be carbon neutral by 2050.

Port Houston Improvements and Investments to Keep the Houston Port Region Competitive/Q4-2022: Highlighting Port Houston infrastructure investments.

4. PROMOTION OF PORT HOUSTON & SUPPORT

FREIGHT MOBILITY & PORT HOUSTON

Bruce Mann, Director of Freight Mobility at Port Houston participated in the Gulf Coast Growth Show Season 8. The Economic Alliance produced 33 podcasts in 2022, bringing the latest news and updates in the petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime, transportation, and workforce related industries.

Bruce offered insight on the importance of freight mobility in the region noting:

The unprecedented growth of container activity and his role in their movement to the end destination

The high-profile infrastructure projects in the works at Port Houston

His personal passion to end human trafficking and how everyone can play a role