2013 ANNUAL REPORT
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN DAVID MCCLANAHAN 2013 GHP Chairman President and CEO, CenterPoint Energy Houstonians have a history of not only imagining great things but rolling up their sleeves and making them happen. Since our founding 25 years ago, the Greater Houston Partnership has played an important role in the incredible success of our great city. When I became chairman in January 2013, the leadership at the Partnership was already thinking about the next 25 years and how we could make an even larger impact. Knowing that the future we imagine would require hard work and an intentional focus, we began by identifying the issues most important to our region. Some of these issues flowed directly from our recent success; others were long-term challenges of the type often associated with major urban centers. Job creation and retention are key components of making Houston the best place to live, work and build a business. In 2013, GHP’s Economic Development team assisted 33 successful projects, which led to the creation of almost 28,000 jobs and over $4 billion in capital investments. To help drive economic development strategies for the next six years, the Partnership’s Opportunity Houston 2.0 campaign raised $21 million in just over 12 months. It was also a successful year for public policy. The Partnership worked alongside state legislators to achieve major gains in the 83rd Legislative Session in Austin. Key accomplishments included restoring $3.6 billion for public education, securing the extension and funding for the state’s economic development incentives, and achieving $2 billion in funding for the State Water Plan and $850 million in annual funding for TxDOT, plus an additional $1.2 billion per year in highway funding if approved by voters in November 2014.
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As part of our reimagining of Houston and the Partnership, we also focused on bringing together business leaders from across the region to address issues affecting our future. The first is a need for an increased supply of skilled workers to meet future employer needs. In response, the Partnership launched the Regional Workforce Development Task Force last May to convene regional leaders in addressing this issue. This group is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between business, educational institutions and social service organizations – bringing the right people to the table to solve this challenge. We also convened the region’s leaders to take a look at another impediment to growth – Houston’s image around the country and the world. The Houston Image Task Force brought together visionaries and communicators from around the area to take a look at both internal and external perceptions of Houston. The task force worked to create a new “brand image” for Houston – not only to be used in GHP’s economic development and talent attraction efforts, but to serve as a guide for other entities to utilize with the goal to present one, cohesive image to the world. I want to thank our Members for your ongoing support of the Partnership. We reached a record level of new Member and total dues revenue in 2013. Committees and Task Forces, ably led by a dedicated group of committee chairs, focused their energies on making a difference and succeeded. It has been a busy year. When we imagined Houston’s future, we weren’t just thinking of 2013; we were, and still are, imagining the long-term future of our region. As we enter our 25th anniversary year, the Partnership is committed, now more than ever, to making Houston the best place to live, work and build a business.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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BOB HARVEY President and CEO Greater Houston Partnership This year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Greater Houston Partnership and our work in making Houston a great place to live, work and build a business. As Houston has enjoyed the recent period of incredible growth and success, the Partnership has been at the center of it all, working to create jobs and advocating for a positive business environment that is conducive to growth. But, we also know that what got us here won’t be enough to drive success for the next 25 years. Houston’s growth and trend lines simply demand more – and GHP is committed to Houston’s next phase of success. It is a very exciting time for the Partnership. Over the last 16 months, with the Board’s direction and input, we’ve been collecting and analyzing new data about our region. As we begin our 25th anniversary celebration, we must embrace our mission in a bold new way. Just as Houston is evolving in monumental ways, the Partnership must approach our work in equally bold terms. Based on our analysis of the data, coupled with conversations with leaders across the spectrum, we believe that the Partnership is wellpositioned to tackle the region’s most pressing issues by working closely with other stakeholders equally committed to the region’s success.
This means intentional, strategic leadership agendas designed to move our community forward. This means additional work to bring the entire community together to collaborate and solve major issues that are impediments to growth. This also means new Member engagement opportunities focused on delivering what you want and need. In 2014, the Partnership will introduce ten new business Councils centered on important regional issues including energy, transportation, quality of life, and economic development. These Councils are tailored to provide a platform for information sharing and business development. The Partnership has a long history of innovating to meet Houston’s needs. Indeed, 25 years ago, the business community brought together the Greater Houston Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Economic Development Council and the Houston World Trade Association in order to work smarter and drive the regional economy. The results of this merger, and your hard work have made Houston the most enviable major metropolitan area in the country. It’s an exciting time to be a Houstonian, and it’s a great time to be part of the Greater Houston Partnership.
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MOVING FORWARD 25 YEARS: HOUSTON THEN AND NOW “HOUSTON IS UNSTOPPABLE” – T H E AT L A N T I C , 5 / 2 8 / 2 0 1 3
“AMERICA’S NEXT GREAT GLOBAL CITY”
In an entrepreneurial, self-reliant region like Houston, 25 years is a lifetime. With the formation of the Greater Houston Partnership in 1989, Houston’s business leaders formally united the efforts of the Greater Houston Chamber of Commerce, Houston World Trade Association and Houston Economic Development Council, creating a comprehensive organization focused on making an impact on the community. Since then, Houston has enjoyed a meteoric rise. By all measures, Houston has weathered the ups and downs of the global economy, even the worst downturn since the Great Depression, with an unparalleled resilience.
– FORBES, 9/23/2013
“HOUSTON TOP DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN THE WORLD” – NEW YORK TIMES, 1/11/2013
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Houston has received a lot of praise recently, and the accolades are well-deserved. Our recovery from the recession has been unparalleled, as we’ve added two jobs for every one lost in the recession. Houston is now the country’s leading goods exporter, passing New York City for the first time. Pair these economic gains with an excellent quality of life—including our highly acclaimed culinary and arts scene—and it is easy to see why Houston’s star is on the rise.
HOUSTON REGION: THEN AND NOW
1989
TODAY
Metro Population
3,580,800
6,302,220 (YE 2013 est.)
Nonfarm Payroll Employment
1,600,700
2,833,200 (YE 2013 est.)
126 Million
237.8 Million (2011)
23,754,904
50,604,423 (12 months ending November 2013)
$105.3 Billion
$449.4 Billion (2012)
57
92
Port of Houston Tonnage Airport System Passengers Gross Regional Product Consulates
TK TK
BASED ON THE LATEST DATA TRENDS, THE GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP FORECASTS HOUSTON’S “NEW NORMAL” YEAR AS FEATURING: P O P U L AT I O N :
E M P LOY M E N T :
625,000 M O R E R E S I D E N T S
65,000 NEW JOBS
325,000 A D D I T I O N A L J O B S
FOREIGN TRADE:
30,000 SINGLE FAMILY, 12,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOMES $250 BILLION INCREASE
50+ MILLION PASSENGERS
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BASED ON THESE NEW NORMS, IN 2019 HOUSTON WILL HAVE . . .
125,000 NEW RESIDENTS
H O U S I N G S TA R T S :
AIR TRAFFIC:
Houston’s economic success has led to us becoming a great global city. A city with a robust economy and quality of life, that is interconnected with other leading international metros.
150,000 N E W S I N G L E - F A M I LY H O M E S 60,000
N E W A PA R T M E N T U N I T S
$1.2 T R I L L I O N I N F O R E I G N T R A D E GREATER HOUSTON PA RTNERSHIP | 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
MOVING FORWARD LEADING HOUSTON
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As leaders of Houston’s business community, members of the Greater Houston Partnership seek to make Houston the best place to live, work and build a business. The best, not only among our peers here in the U.S., but around the world. To propel Houston to this exclusive echelon of global cities, Houston’s business community must lead the way, tackling our region’s top issues in an intentional, strategic fashion.
With support from McKinsey and Company, the Partnership completed a study to look at our organization and to assess how our work aligns with Houston’s economy and the region’s needs. After meeting with regional leaders and considering McKinsey’s input, GHP established nine priorities that will have an exponential impact on the region.
HOUSTON’S IMPERATIVES:
EXTEND LEADERSHIP AS THE PREEMINENT GLOBAL ENERGY HUB
DIVERSIFY INTO NEW GROWTH CLUSTERS
EXPAND POSITION AS A GLOBAL TRADING AND LOGISTICS HUB
DEVELOP, ATTRACT, AND RETAIN TALENT
Houston has enjoyed incredible success, and the Greater Houston Partnership has played an important role, working to create jobs and advocating for a positive business environment that is conducive to growth and prosperity.
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ADDRESS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES
ACCELERATE PROGRESS IN MAKING HOUSTON AN EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO LIVE
PROMOTE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ENHANCE HOUSTON’S IMAGE WITH KEY AUDIENCES
This is an exciting time for Houston and for the Partnership. Success in these areas will define the region for the next 25 years.
ENSURE INCLUSIVITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
“While most entities in our area – 5 municipalities, counties, educational institutions, businesses and nonprofits – enjoy strong leadership, there is no regional institution leading the charge to bring these minds together to address tomorrow’s challenges today… the Greater Houston Partnership [is] committed to lead this conversation.” – D AV I D M C C L A N A H A N A N D B O B H A R V E Y, OPINION PIECE, HOUSTON CHRONICLE, M AY 1 1 , 2 0 1 3
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GHP IN FOCUS
BOB HARVEY ANNOUNCES THE NEW REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE.
REPRESENTATIVES FROM GHP, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS GOVERNOR’S OFFICE AND HOUSTON AIRPORT SYSTEM CELEBRATE AIR CHINA’S NEW NONSTOP SERVICES BETWEEN HOUSTON AND BEIJING. GHP HOSTS SECRETARY OF COMMERCE PENNY PRITZKER AT THE PORT OF HOUSTON.
DAVID M C CLANAHAN AND TONY CHASE AT THE 2013 ANNUAL MEETING.
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GOVERNOR RICK PERRY DELIVERS THE 2013 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS IN HOUSTON.
DAVID M C CLANAHAN, BOB HARVEY, LILYANNE M C CLEAN AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE SYLVESTER TURNER AT GHP’S TEXAS STATE REGIONAL DELEGATION DINNER.
GHP IN FOCUS
BOB HARVEY, TEXAS SPEAKER JOE STRAUS AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSTON DELEGATION URGE TEXANS TO VOTE YES FOR PROPOSITION 6.
HOUSTON MAYOR ANNISE PARKER SPEAKS AT GHP’S STATE OF CYBERSECURITY EVENT.
DRAYTON M C LANE JR., JEFF IMMELT, DARRYL WILSON, DAVID M C CLANAHAN AND BOB HARVEY ANNOUNCE GE’S $3 MILLION INVESTMENT IN GHP’S OPPORTUNITY HOUSTON PROGRAM.
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PATRICK JANKOWSKI UNVEILS GHP’S 2014 JOBS FORECAST AT THE GHP’S HOUSTON REGION ECONOMIC OUTLOOK EVENT.
SOIRÉE COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP, ALLISON ESENKOVA, KAREN LOVE, LEISA HOLLAND-NELSON AND CINDY TAYLOR, AT SOIRÉE, GHP’S ANNUAL GALA.
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REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT DISTRIBUTION BY INDUSTRY
In 2013, the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economic Development team assisted 33 companies with expansion and/or relocation within the Houston region, resulting in the creation of 27,788 jobs and $4.016 billion in capital investment.
THE ANNOUNCED PROJECTS REPRESENT A $4.537 BILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE REGION.
ENERGY RELATED 7 HEADQUARTERS PROJECTS 2
MEDICAL/ BIOTECHNOLOGY 2
MANUFACTURING 18
DISTRIBUTION/ LOGISTICS 1
33 ANNOUNCED TOTAL PROJECTS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING 1
Representatives from Toshiba International Corporation, Harris County, and the Partnership participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion of Toshiba’s Houston-area control plant.
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2013 ANNOUNCED PROJECTS CLUSTER
JOBS CREATED
JOBS MAINTAINED
INDIRECT JOBS
TOTAL JOBS
CAPITAL INVESTMENT (IN $ MILLIONS)
Company Confidential - Project Traffic
Advanced Manufacturing
77
0
54
131
3.5
ALDI Grocery
COMPANY NAME
Distribution and Logistics
150
0
105
255
44
Apache Corporation
Energy
500
0
618
1,118
27
Aramco Services Company
Energy
100
25
311
436
36
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Energy
1,752
800
3,152
5,704
662
Concho Resources, Inc.
Energy
45
0
96
141
1
DSME Offshore Engineering Co.
Energy
300
0
377
677
6.5
Ecopetrol America Inc.
Energy
28
0
134
162
3.2
Samsung Engineering America
Energy
200
0
251
451
14.3
0
259
469
6.7
Layne Christensen
Headquarters
210
Mattress Firm, Inc.
Headquarters
254
0
314
568
10
Alpha Olefin Chemical Company, LLC
Manufacturing
55
0
574
629
496
Ascend Performance Materials
Manufacturing
100
0
1,043
1,143
1.2 billion
Atlas Tubular LP
Manufacturing
100
0
272
372
19.2
Ball Corporation
Manufacturing
50
150
491
691
60
Borusan Mannesmann Pipe US Inc.
Manufacturing
250
0
679
929
148
Celanese Chemicals
Manufacturing
50
0
391
441
500
Goodman Manufacturing
Manufacturing
167
668
414
1,249
18.8
Igloo Products Corp
Manufacturing
250
0
483
733
1.8
Jinsung American Corporation
Manufacturing
175
0
338
513
45
Kuraray America, Inc.
Manufacturing
107
0
829
936
300
Linde North America
Manufacturing
0
73
337
410
200
Lub Line
Manufacturing
30
0
91
121
65
Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.
Manufacturing
0
323
673
996
28
Rich Products Corporation
Manufacturing
400
0
666
1,066
40
SB International, Inc.
Manufacturing
120
0
136
256
18
Toshiba K
Manufacturing
250
250
1,355
1,855
9.6
Treadwright
Manufacturing
25
0
51
76
0.6
Valerus Compression Services, LP
Manufacturing
0
340
1,202
1,542
10
Cyberonics, Inc.
Medical & Biotechnology
0
317
855
1,172
9
Naturex
Medical & Biotechnology
45
0
92
137
15
BB&T
Professional Services
30
0
37
67
10
Geico
Professional Services
Totals
1,000
0
1,342
2,342
8
6,820
2,946
18,022
27,788
24.7 Billion
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GHP EXCEEDED ITS JOB CREATION AND RETENTION GOAL IN 2013— equivalent to 27,788 jobs. The largest contributor to the goal was the manufacturing industry, responsible for 2,129 direct new jobs, 1,804 direct retained jobs and 10,025 indirect jobs for a total of 13,958 jobs.
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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND TRADE As an epicenter of international business, Houston’s global focus is one of its greatest assets. 437 Houston-based companies report having offices abroad in 141 countries around the world. Furthermore, 3,417 Houston-area companies report doing business overseas with 752 Houston-area firms reporting foreign ownership. In 2013, the Partnership worked across the globe promoting Houston as a premier destination for international business. GHP’s International Investment and Trade team works with allies from Beijing to Istanbul, and from São Paulo to Düsseldorf, to create jobs, attract investment, and expand trade in the Houston region. In 2013, GHP hosted more than 150 inbound business and government delegations from 44 countries, including the Prime Minister of the Netherlands and the Ambassadors of Colombia, Kazakhstan, and Oman.
EUROPEAN UNION
GHP hosted a roundtable discussion with European Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Günther H. Oettinger. Participants discussed future EU policy on shale operations and US-EU trade negotiations as well as overall US-EU energy cooperation.
COLOMBIA
Along with the Government of Colombia, GHP hosted a private breakfast with the Ambassador of Colombia to the US, Carlos Urrutia, and a small group of GHP Members. Ambassador Urrutia also participated in GHP’s Coffee with the Consuls featuring The Honorable Sandra Rubio, Consul General of Colombia.
The Partnership also led trade and investment missions to Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Poland, and South Korea. These missions successfully developed leads and prospects for investment and trade, promoted strong commercial ties and built business alliances with foreign governments, business leaders, and chambers of commerce. Furthermore, GHP conducted close to 200 business briefings worldwide, created 467 trade matches between local and foreign companies and helped 30 new international entities open offices and establish operations in the Houston region. 2013 international economic development projects culminated in more than $465.5 million in capital investment and the creation of 585 jobs.
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BRAZIL
As Houston’s 4th largest trade partner, Brazil’s booming industrial and services sectors provide a wealth of investment and trade opportunities for Houston. To capitalize on this potential, GHP launched a new contract with São Paulo-based consulting firm Orbiz to identify and facilitate investment opportunities for Brazilian and Houston companies.
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NETHERLANDS
GHP leadership welcomed the Netherlands/Flanders Economic Mission to Texas. The Mission was headed by Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte and Minister-President of Flanders, Kris Peeters with the purpose of promoting bilateral trading opportunities in the oil & gas, chemistry, port cooperation, and smart grids sectors. CHINA
GHP organized a mission to Beijing with the City of Houston and the Houston Airport System to welcome a new, non-stop passenger flight service from Beijing to Houston in July 2013. GHP also led a mission in September to Shanghai, Beijing and Xiamen for the 17th China International Fair for Investment & Trade.
TURKEY IVORY COAST
GHP hosted a high-level delegation from Ivory Coast led by the Honorable Moussa Dosso, Minister of Labor, Social Affairs and Professional Training for the Republic of Ivory Coast. GHP Members met with potential trading partners from Ivory Coast in the following fields: energy and industry development; infrastructure and transport; agriculture; and health and education.
GHP co-hosted the Houston-Turkey Business Conference, organized in conjunction with the visit of Turkish Economy Minister His Excellency Zafer Çag˘layan, who led a trade delegation from Turkey to commemorate Turkish Airlines’ non-stop Istanbul-Houston inaugural flight in April 2013. There were more than 300 attendees and 142 trade matches between Houston companies and the Turkish delegation.
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MARKETING THE HOUSTON REGION
BUSINESS & CONSULTANT OUTREACH • MISSIONS & TRADE SHOWS • EARNED MEDIA & MARKETING
Through the Opportunity Houston program, the Partnership markets the Houston region to create jobs and increase investment. In 2013, Opportunity Houston helped drive more than 3,500 suspects into the economic development pipeline and converted 93 to sales projects. The Houston Digital Ambassador program generated more than 27,000 post impressions in 2013.
GHP hosted journalists from seven countries for a tour of Houston export highlights including Kateon Natie’s distribution center in LaPorte.
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The Partnership hosted a group of site consultants for a culinary and arts tour of Houston.
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Opportunity Houston magazine highlighted what’s driving innovation in Houston.
GHP’s new promotional video, Discover Houston, touted Houston’s economic climate and livability to more than 3,000 viewers and counting.
The Atlantic’s portrayal of Houston as a job creating juggernaut was repurposed as an infographic and relaunched to media generating $1.6 million in earned media.
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PUBLIC POLICY
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Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus, speaks at GHP’s State of Water event.
OVERVIEW What does it really mean to be the voice of the region’s business community? Put simply, it means thinking about the region’s needs, identifying them, and determining the best course of action. GHP’s policy goals are consistent with the organization’s commitment to promoting efficient and effective government. Texas still enjoys an earned reputation for maintaining a good balance between the public and private sectors, but continuous improvement is key, particularly in light of the combined activities of local, state and federal governments. In 2013, the Public Policy Division worked with business leaders, partners and other stakeholder groups to make a positive impact on legislation and regulations at all levels of government. Our top priorities focused on education, health care, energy, transportation, and improving quality of life throughout the region.
LOCAL GHP works closely with city, county, and many other officials on the issues affecting the region. This year, our key local issues included education, transportation, and quality of life. We supported and remained involved in execution of the 2012 bonds for parks, HCC, HISD, and METRO. We also partnered with our regional school districts and community colleges to tackle Houston’s workforce development challenges.
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Regarding transportation, we supported METRO’s Uptown Transit Project, which will improve mobility in the Galleria area, and we are actively involved in METRO's Reimagining Study. GHP continued efforts to preserve, protect and promote the Port of Houston. Dredging and infrastructure development of the Port of Houston and other regional ports is critical for the region’s global economic success—as well as for improving the profile of the port at the state level.
STATE The State Legislative Session began on January 8, 2013, and the third special session ended on August 31, 2013. GHP’s top priorities included multiple funding priorities, protecting the energy sector, and, importantly, keeping Houston’s voice ever-present in Austin.
Mayor Annise Parker delivers the 2013 annual State of the City addresss to the Partnership.
Funding issues are among the most complicated and, to do well, an organization must work effectively with lawmakers, strategic partners and stakeholder groups. All told, our region worked well together, and GHP achieved virtually all of its goals.
GHP State of Transportation expert panelists: Colonel Len Waterworth of Port of Houston Authority, Tom Lambert of METRO, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, State Representative Allen Fletcher, and Tim Lomax of TTI.
THE PARTNERSHIP PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN ADVANCING KEY PRIORITIES FOR THE HOUSTON REGION, INCLUDING: Extending the
Chapter 313 economic development program; securing $57.2 million for the Emerging Technology Fund and $120 million for the Texas Enterprise Fund
TxDOT and creating a 2014 referendum that, if approved by voters, will add a minimum of $1.2 billion to the State Highway Fund Securing passage of
Providing a franchise
tax exemption to businesses with up to $1 million in annual revenue Allocating $2 billion for
the State Water Plan Restoring $3.6 billion for
public education Securing a 45 percent
increase (or $30 million) in graduate medical education, bringing the total allocated to $97 million Securing $850 million
in increased funding for
HB 200, which will allow for development of over 100 miles of new trails throughout Houston Protecting incentives
for the oil and gas industry Protecting $77.5 million
for the Texas Emission Reduction Plan (TERP)
Securing $7.3 million in Tier One funding for the University of Houston Securing an increase in appropriations to $590 million for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Establishing a new foundation diploma with college and career “pathways” in five areas: science, technology, business and industry, the arts and humanities, and multidisciplinary Creating an A–F rating system for school districts
Securing an expansion
of online education courses for K–12 public school students, allowing for competency-based advancement
Improving the quality of early childhood education by shifting existing federal funds to high-quality child care programs
GHP’s Legislative Agenda, 2013 Agenda “In Brief” and the 83rd Session Summary of Accomplishments.
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FEDERAL GHP’s Public Policy Division also focused on the federal issues that are most critical to Houston. GHP worked continuously with our delegation and other leaders in Washington to advance the Partnership’s priorities. GHP’s 2013 federal issues include trade, tax reform, energy, ports and harbor maintenance trust fund, transportation infrastructure funding, and immigration reform.
WATER Finding a long-term funding solution for the state’s water demands was a critical accomplishment this year. Proposition 6, also known as the water referendum, was approved by nearly 80 percent of the voters in November. To ensure its passage, GHP convened the region’s chambers and water advocacy groups to educate voters about the state’s water challenges. The Partnership hosted its ďŹ rst-ever State of Water panel and luncheon before early voting began. Joe Straus, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, was the keynote speaker and delivered a powerful message on the importance of a long-term funding solution for the state’s current and future water demands. Ultimately, voter turnout was a record high in the Houston region, leading the state in support of Proposition 6.
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Voter Action Needed ‡
State Water Plan & Proposition 6 ,n 1ovember, voters have the opportunity to approve Proposition 6, a constitutional referendum authorizing the release of 2 billion from the stateÂs 5ainy 'ay )und to ÂŞkickstartÂŤ funding for water projects. The population in Texas is expected to grow from 25.1 million to 46 million residents by 2060.
it stands today, we statewide would notwater have enough supplies meetfor the demands of these ‡ These funds willAs help support critical, projectswater throughout thetostate the next 50 years. new Texans during times of drought. Texas has a state water plan to help solve this issue, but without state assisted ´nancing, local governmental entities, cities and counties canÂt Water is Vital toimplement the Texas the Economy projects outlined in the plan without raising taxes. A lack of funding for the State serious implications local residents and the business ,f the strategiesWater in the Plan watercould plan have are not implemented and for Texas experiences another record community. drought record, our state will suffer ‡ Statewide economic losses now of 12 billion per year or 116 billion annually by the 2060s This session, the legislature took a key step to fund our State Water Plan by approving a ‡ Statewide job losses of 115,000 now or over 1.1 million in 2060 funding mechanism that will support these water projects – without increasing taxes.
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Water is Vital to the Houston Region’s Economy ‡ )rom 2010 to 2060, the Houston region will grow from 6 million to 11. million. The legislation placed Proposition 6 on approximately this 1ovemberÂs ballot as a constitutional amendment ‡ 'emand for water resourcesthe in our region is projected to the increase 4 5ainy percent 2060. authori]ing release of 2 billion from stateÂs 'ayby )und to ÂŞkickstartÂŤ the funding
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The [insert organization name] supports Proposition 6 and is part of a grassroots effort to ‡ Houston is home to two-thirds of all 8.S. petrochemical production. help pass the referendum. To learn more about water issues in the Houston region, or to access information that you or your company can use to help spread the message, go online to houston.org/water.
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These funds will help support critical water projects throughout Texas for the next 50 years with no tax increase. For more information, visit houston.org/water
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz speaks at GHP’s annual State of the Senate event.
TRADE Two major trade agreements are currently being negotiated—the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Both pacts are subject to approval by Congress via Trade Promotion Authority. GHP is supportive of both trade agreements and the granting of TPA.
TAX REFORM Comprehensive tax reform has significant implications for the business community. As Congress begins to set the stage for the possible consideration of a tax reform package in 2014, GHP will be working with key Members, particularly small to mid-sized businesses, to focus on this key issue.
ENERGY With the recent news that the United States has overtaken Russia as the world’s largest producer of oil and natural gas, Houston is poised to build upon its impressive record of job creation and economic growth and to bring the country one step closer to energy independence. GHP is supportive of a regulatory framework that encourages responsible development of newly discovered energy resources, keeping industry taxes fair, and expedited permitting, especially as it relates to the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline.
C O U R T E S Y P O R T O F H O U S TO N
PORTS AND HARBOR MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND GHP is working closely with our congressional delegation as a conference committee works to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the Water Resources Development Act. GHP supports increased allocations to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund.
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING GHP supports Congressional efforts to take a long term view of our transportation needs, provide adequate federal investments in the nation’s transportation system, encourage public/private partnerships, and to establish a robust freight program that enhances the movement of goods.
IMMIGRATION GHP supports immigration reform that is enacted in a fair, balanced, and sensible manner to achieve the following goals: secure our borders, create an efficient temporary worker visa program for non-professional workers, create a fast and reliable employment verification system, develop a viable legal process for the large numbers of immigrants without legal status, and support increased non-immigrant and immigrant visas for highly skilled individuals.
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MAJOR INITIATIVES IN 2013, THE GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP TARGETED THREE ISSUES KEY TO THE FUTURE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE REGION.
GOAL: Develop middle-skilled workforce for greater Houston’s key employment sectors.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT From a business standpoint, the number one issue facing the Houston region is a potential shortage of trained workers to fill ‘middleskilled’ jobs, or those that require some training beyond just a high school diploma but less than a baccalaureate degree. In 2013, GHP convened more than 40 Houston area community and business leaders – top executives from community colleges, school districts, social service organizations, and our key industry sectors – to form the GHP Regional Workforce Development Task Force led by Bruce Culpepper of Shell Americas and Gina Luna of JPMorgan Chase. The task force will issue a Workforce Action Plan to address the middle-skilled jobs gap early in 2014. The Plan will suggest an industry-sector driven initiative centered around our nine regional community college systems.
IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
TALENT ATTRACTION
IMAGE ENHANCEMENT & TALENT ATTRACTION Similarly in 2013, the Partnership created the Houston Image Task Force chaired by Jamey Rootes, President of the Houston Texans. This Task Force developed a new campaign that highlights Houston’s rigor, culture, and exceptional quality of life. With help from Avalanche Consulting and MMI Agency, the Image Task Force created a new view of Houston that pushes the boundaries of Houston’s current brand.
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GOAL: Enhance the Houston region’s image as a top-tier global business and talent capital and a great place to live.
GOAL: Attract young professionals and entrepreneurs to Houston to start careers and build businesses.
HOUSTON REGION MAKES HEADLINES 2013
HOUSTON SURPASSES NEW YORK TO BECOME THE NATION’S #1 EXPORTING METRO
NEW YORK TIMES: BEST PLACES TO GO IN 2013
“Houston is probably best known as the Texan center for energy and industry, but it’s making a bid to be the state’s cultural and culinary capital as well.”
GHCVB
THE SUPER BOWL IS RETURNING TO HOUSTON IN 2017
“BY 2023, HOUSTON WILL BE WIDELY ACKNOWLEDGED AS AMERICA’S NEXT GREAT GLOBAL CITY.”
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HOUSTON IS UNSTOPPABLE: WHY TEXAS’ JUGGERNAUT IS AMERICA’S #1 JOB CREATOR – “IT DOMINATED THE RECESSION, CRUSHED THE RECOVERY, AND IN A NEW ANALYSIS OF JOBS RECOVERED SINCE THE DOWNTURN, ITS LARGEST CITY STANDS APART AS THE MOST POWERFUL JOB ENGINE IN THE COUNTRY–BY FAR.”
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1989
BIRTH OF A PARTNERSHIP
1990
The Greater Houston Partnership is formed by the merger of the Greater Houston Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Economic Development Council and the Houston World Trade Association.
A SUMMIT OF NATIONS
EVERYTHING’S BIGGER IN TEXAS Proposals to deepen and widen the ship channel are the subject of one of the most thorough reviews ever conducted by the Partnership on a major public policy issue. The Port of Houston is the world’s 14th largest and routinely ranks first in the nation in volume of foreign tonnage and second in the nation in total tonnage.
The Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations is staged in Houston, after the Partnership and city leaders worked for months on proposals and meetings with the White House and the Texas delegation to secure selection as the summit site. At the time, it was considered one of the single most important events to happen in the city in more than 20 years.
1991
NELSON MANDELA VISITS GHP Soon after his release from prison, Mandela came to Houston to encourage investment in South Africa.
COURTESY OF RICE UNIVERSITY
GREATER HOUSTON PARTN 1990-1994
Mid 1990s
UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH
In 1990, Houston is already ahead of the rest of the nation’s metro areas in terms of growth of its economy, hitting an employment high unmatched since 1982 with more than 1.6 million jobs. In a fiveyear period, the region had created 233,900 jobs—more than replacing the 221,000 jobs lost during the mid-1980s recession. The Partnership receives recognition as one of the top 10 economic development organizations in the world, becoming a model for similar agencies.
THE GOP COMES TO TOWN When the Republican Party chose Houston as the site for its national convention, the Partnership lent its support by creating a strong and effective government relations team who worked with four governors to create an agenda on issues critical to the Houston business community.
EDUCATION IS KEY More than $1.5 billion in new school construction and renovations in HISD are approved by voters, thanks to the support of the Partnership, which also creates a team of professionals to advise the district on construction programs.
KEEPING PEOPLE MOVING The Gulf Coast Regional Mobility Partners (GCRMP) organization is created by the Partnership to work on transportation funding and to advocate for the business perspective on transportation for the region. The Partnership helps create a mobility plan later replicated by other U.S. cities.
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1992
THE SPACE PROGRAM When funding for NASA’s Space Station Freedom was threatened, the Partnership and its allies launch a massive campaign to safeguard a project that had a $177 million annual economic impact on the region.
NERSHIP CELEBRATING TWEN 1993
1994
1995
The Partnership, Houston’s Mayor Bob Lanier, and Harris County Judge Jon Lindsay join forces to lobby state officials and restore $87 million in funding for critical highway projects to the area. They also successfully lobby to stop the diversion of federal transportation funding to Northeastern states, ensuring an additional $700 million per year for Texas highways.
The Partnership becomes the first business organization to meet with Mexican President Carolos Salinas de Gortari.
The Partnership launches a campaign to keep the Houston Astros Baseball Club in the BayouCity. The campaign helps establish laws, making it possible to develop new sports venues like Minute Maid Park, Reliant Park and Toyota Center.
FUNDING FOR FREEWAYS
FRIENDS TO THE SOUTH
1996
NAFTA After two years of lobbying, the Greater Houston Partnership helps deliver critical votes toward the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement by the U.S. Congress.
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON VISITS GHP The President acknowledged the Partnership’s critical role in passing NAFTA.
PLAY BALL!
FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES In cooperation with the City of Houston’s Department of Aviation, new air cargo carriers are added. The amount of air cargo processed through Houston rises more than 8 percent. The Partnership also campaigns successfully to secure Houston as one of the 20 new Customs Management Centers.
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1998
2006
OPPORTUNITY HOUSTON
CROSS-COUNTRY CARGO
INTERNATIONAL REACH
The Partnership leads the formation of the Alliance for Interstate 69 to promote movement of Houston’s cargo from Montreal to Mexico City. The organization also promotes the development of additional air routes to Japan, South America and Central America.
Houston is home to 67 consulates—the third largest consular corps in the United States, with representation from Ghana, Madagascar, Bolivia, and Senegal, among others. (Houston is currently home to 92 consulates.)
Opportunity Houston launches as an aggressive five-year marketing program that generates leads for economic development organizations throughout Houston’s 10-county region. A direct result of the Greater Houston Partnership’s 10-year Strategic Plan, Opportunity Houston’s goal is to create 600,000 regional jobs, attracting $60 billion in additional capital investment, and increasing foreign trade by $120 billion for the greater Houston area.
2001
FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP Center for Houston’s Future, a GHP affiliate created to conduct in-depth research on leadership and regional issues, launches its strategic plan for the next 20 years.
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NTY-FIVE YEARS OF IMPACT HOUSTON’S PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT
2010
2011
ROAD TO RECOVERY
University of Houston achieves Tier One status designated by the Carnegie Foundation with GHP support. “There has been no greater supporter of the University of Houston’s Tier One efforts than the Greater Houston Partnership.” —Renu Khator, Chancellor of the University of Houston System, President of the University of Houston
In February, the Partnership takes the lead and holds “America’s Energy Future: Houston’s Presidential Summit”— the first comprehensive energyfocused conference to discuss energy security policy and the future of energy.
2009
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
GHP is selected as an Accredited Economic Development Organization by the International Economic Development Council, becoming one of only 25 AEDOs in the nation.
TIER ONE STATUS
The Great Recession ends for Houston. The region recoups 40 percent of all jobs lost in the first 12 months of the recovery. Houston returns to its previous employment peak by November 2011.
2012
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2008
HOBBY GOES GLOBAL GHP Board of Directors supports competition in Houston airline market. “At the end of the day, most everyone realized that opening Hobby to international service would yield benefits to both airports, the airport system, and most importantly to Houston travelers.” —Tony Chase, 2012 GHP Chairman
INCLUSIVITY GHP establishes “Common Grounds,” setting a foundation for community focus.
GRAND BARGAIN IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION
GHP plays a key role as elected officials creates a new General Mobility Plan.
THE NEED FOR MIDDLE SKILLS GHP launches the Regional Workforce Development Task Force to address the challenges regional employers face in finding talent to fill middle skills occupations.
WATER FOR TEXAS Proposition 6 passes following an extensive grassroots effort by the Partnership to educate voters on Proposition 6 and the State Water Plan.
THE PARTNERSHIP TURNS 25 On December 20, The Greater Houston Partnership celebrates 25 years of making Houston the best place to live, work and build a business.
GHP supports funding for the Grand Parkway, vital to Houston’s distribution and logistics needs.
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25TH ANNIVERSARY OUR MISSION
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GHP FINANCIALS
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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net
2013 ESTIMATED
2012 AUDITED
$7,244,321
$9,689,045
795,971
477,482
Investments
4,564,639
4,157,345
Pledges receivable, net
11,753,500
3,245,415
Prepaid expenses and other assets
249,976
124,502
Property, net
338,901
379,655
$24,947,308
$18,073,444
Total Assets
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES
2013 ESTIMATED
2012 AUDITED
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
643,378
277,651
Deferred membership revenue
853,064
1,699,983
227,125
178,370
$1,723,567
$2,156,004
Other deferred revenue Total Liabilities
NET ASSETS NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
G R E AT E R H O U STO N PA R T N E R S H I P | 2 0 1 3 A N N UA L R E P O R T
2013 ESTIMATED
2012 AUDITED
3,802,982
3,334,002
19,420,759
12,583,438
$23,223,741
$15,917,440
$24,947,308
$18,073,444
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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012 REVENUE
2013 ESTIMATED
2012 AUDITED
Membership dues
$6,438,909
$6,277,098
Restricted contributions
12,007,000
4,417,111
Government contracts
907,323
985,288
Event registration fees
1,810,159
2,071,354
Publications, merchandise sales, and other revenue
289,056
182,531
565,215
345,982
$22,017,662
$14,279,364
2013 ESTIMATED
2012 AUDITED
$4,578,523
$3,423,617
424,805
365,634
166,351
164,981
-Personnel costs
6,059,967
6,100,488
-Other expenses
3,481,715
3,816,391
Total Expenses
$14,711,361
$13,871,111
Change in net assets
$7,306,301
$408,253
Net assets, beginning of year
15,917,440
15,509,187
Investment return, net Total Revenue
EXPENSES Program services: -Opportunity HoustonSM -Write-offs, reserve, and discount for pledges -Other restricted programs Unrestricted expenses
Net Assets, End of Year
$23,223,741
$15,917,440
For a complete copy of the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2012, please contact the Finance Office at 713-844-3667. Financial statements and the Independent Auditor’s Report for the year ending December 31, 2013 will be available upon the completion of the audit in the second quarter of 2014. Estimates shown above are subject to revision.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP
David Callender, M.D. UTMB Health
CHAIRMAN
Richard J. Campo Camden Property Trust
David McClanahan* CenterPoint Energy
Alejandro Granado CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Wayne McConnell* McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP and Affiliate McConnell & Jones, LLP
Tony Sanchez, III Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation Jeff Shellebarger* Chevron
VICE CHAIRMAN
Chip Carlisle* Wells Fargo
Terry B. Grier, Ed.D. Houston Independent School District
Paul W. Hobby* Genesis Park LP
Martha Z. Carnes PwC
Antonio R. Grijalva, Sr. G & A Partners
Scott McLean Amegy Bank
Earl Shipp The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Richard Carpenter, Ph.D. The Lone Star College System
Robert G. Gwin Western Gas Partners, LP
Annella G. Metoyer Capital One Bank
Tom Simmons SpencerStuart
Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr. Marathon Oil Corporation
Tim Harrington* BP America, Inc.
David Milich UnitedHealthcare
Kenneth J. Simon Locke Lord
Eduardo Aguirre* Atlantic Partners Group, LLC
Albert Chao Westlake Chemical Corporation
Donald J. Henderson* DJH Consulting, LLC
Walter M. Mischer, Jr. Mischer Investments, LP
Robert B. Sloan, Jr. Houston Baptist University
Willie J. Alexander W.J. Alexander & Associates, P.C.
Tony Chase* ChaseSource
Kerrick Henny* AT&T
John L. Nau, III Silver Eagle Distributors, LP
Earl J. Hesterberg, Jr. Group 1 Automotive Inc.
Marvin E. Odum* Shell Oil Company
Gerald B. Smith* Smith Graham & Co., Investment Advisors
Bob Harvey* Greater Houston Partnership
MEMBERS
Steven D. Alvis NewQuest Properties Anna M. Babin United Way of Greater Houston Andrew M. Baker Baker Botts LLP Donna Baker Clear Channel Outdoor Dan Bellow* Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. Laura Bellows W. S. Bellows Construction Corporation Bruce Ross Bilger, Sr. Lazard Freres & Co. LLC Angela Blanchard Neighborhood Centers Inc.
Kristi Chickering Sirius Solutions Shauna Johnson Clark Norton Rose Fulbright Mark A. Cover* Hines Heidi Cruz Goldman Sachs & Co. Carlos De Aldecoa Bueno Maximus Coffee Group William J. DeLaney Sysco Corporation Ronald DePinho, M.D. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Gene Dewhurst Falcon Seaboard Diversified, Inc.
Robert R. Ivany, Ph.D. University of St. Thomas Mae C. Jemison, M.D. The Jemison Group, Inc. Jodie L. Jiles* Transwestern
Susan McEldoon KHOU-TV LP
Patrick Oxford* Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Christopher J. Pappas Pappas Restaurants, Inc. Chris Parker WorleyParsons Robert L. Parker, Jr.* Parker Drilling Company
Larry Kellner* Emerald Creek Group, LLC Mark Kelly Vinson & Elkins LLP Badar Khan Direct Energy Renu Khator, Ph.D. University of Houston
David Peebles Odebrecht Group Ricardo Perez Avangard Innovative, LP Thomas J. Perich Andrews Kurth LLP George A. Pontikes, Jr Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc.
Greg Ebel Spectra Energy Corp
Elizabeth Killinger* Reliant and NRG Texas Retail
C. Richard Everett Everett Interests
Paul Klotman, M.D.* Baylor College of Medicine
Richard G. Rawson Insperity
Charles C. Foster* FosterQuan, LLP
David Leebron Rice University
Jeff D. Reeter, CLU Northwestern Mutual
Lupe Fraga Tejas Office Products, Inc.
Lynne Liberato Haynes and Boone, LLP
Robert C. Robbins, M.D. Texas Medical Center
Gilbert A. Garcia Metropolitan Transit Authority
Janiece M. Longoria Port of Houston Authority
Jamey Rootes* Houston Texans
Tad Brown Houston Rockets
Roland Garcia Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Gina Luna* JPMorgan Chase
Deborah L. Byers Ernst & Young LLP
Greg C. Garland Phillips 66
James D. Calaway Center For Houston’s Future
Harry Gee, Jr. Law Office of Harry Gee, Jr. & Associates
Stan Marek The Marek Family of Companies
Marc Boom, M.D. Houston Methodist Bob Borochoff* Cafe Adobe Denis Clive Braham* Winstead PC Bill Breetz Kroger Company Downey Bridgwater* Comerica Bank
Kirbyjon Caldwell Windsor Village United Methodist Church
Vijay Goradia Vinmar International, Ltd.
Tim Probert Halliburton
John M. Rudley, Ph.D. Texas Southern University
David Steiner Waste Management, Inc. Jack Sweeney Houston Chronicle Anne Taylor* Deloitte Cindy Taylor Oil States International, Inc. Howard T. Tellepsen, Jr. Tellepsen Gio Tomasini Tomasini-W2K Stephen M. Trauber Citigroup Bobby Tudor Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. LLC William P. Utt KBR Umesh Verma* BLUE LANCE, Inc. Lori Vetters HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Massey Villarreal* Precision Task Group Inc. Mark A. Wallace Texas Children’s Hospital Thomas R. Walters* Exxon Mobil Corporation
Kim A. Ruth Bank of America
Peter S. Wareing Wareing, Athon & Company
Barry H. Margolis, CPA McGladrey LLP
Thomas L. Ryan Service Corporation International
Marcus A. Watts The Friedkin Group
Scott McClelland H.E.B.
Manolo Sanchez BBVA Compass
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Brent J. Smolik EP Energy
Richard W. Weekley Weekley Development Company
Darryl Wilson GE Welcome W. Wilson, Sr. GSL Welcome Group LLC Daniel J. Wolterman* Memorial Hermann Health System Ed Wulfe* Wulfe & Co. Ed Young, D.D. Second Baptist Church Fred Zeidman*
EMERITUS Mike Ballases JPMorgan Chase E. William Barnett Baker Botts L.L.P. Jack S. Blanton Deborah M. Cannon Houston Zoo, Inc. Charles W. Duncan, Jr. Duncan Interests Kelly Frels Bracewell & Giuliani LLP Ned S. Holmes Ned S. Holmes Investments, Inc. Harold S. Hook Main Event Management Corporation Don D. Jordan Jordan Capital Management R. Bruce LaBoon Locke Lord Charles Miller Meridian National, Inc. Steven L. Miller SLM Discovery Ventures, Inc. Robert Mosbacher, Jr. Mosbacher Energy Company James R. Royer, P.E. AECOM
HONORARY James A. Baker, III President George H.W. Bush William P. Hobby Rod Paige, Ed.D Mark W. White
COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND TRADE
Eduardo Aguirre* Atlantic Partners Group, LLC FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
Bill Banta CenterPoint Energy INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT
Steve Stewart Gulf Winds International, Inc. OPPORTUNITY HOUSTON STRATEGY AND SUPERVISION (CO-CHAIR)
Dan Bellow* (CO-CHAIR)
Drayton McLane Jr.* McLane Group REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Jamey Rootes* Houston Texans BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION
Sylvia Mayer Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP REAL ESTATE
Ryan McCord McCord Development Inc.
PUBLIC POLICY BUSINESS ISSUES (Q1/Q2)
Charles Swanson* Ernst & Young LP (Q3/Q4)
K-12 EDUCATION
Laura Sayavedra Spectra Energy Partners, LP PRE-K AND EARLY EDUCATION
Carol S. Shattuck Collaborative for Children ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
David Dickson* Technip CLEAN AIR
Rebecca J. Rentz Winstead PC CLIMATE CHANGE
Robert J. Sandilos Chevron OIL AND GAS
Christopher E.H. Ross Charles River Associates RENEWABLES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Benjamin Cowan Locke Lord WATER ISSUES
PARKS, GREEN SPACE AND RECREATION
TASK FORCES
AUDIT AND FINANCE
CULTURE AND TOURISM COLLABORATIVE
Christopher D. Browne EHRA
Wayne McConnell* McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy LLP and Affiliate McConnell & Jones, LLP
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
NOMINATING
Joseph M. Cibor Fugro Consultants, Inc. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY (Q1/Q2)
Tony Chase* ChaseSource INVESTOR DEVELOPMENT
Robert L. Parker, Jr.* Parker Drilling Company
Gerald Smith* Smith Graham & Co.
AMBASSADORS (CO-CHAIR)
(Q3/Q4)
Marc H. Nathan Marc Nathan Photographers
Gary K. Trietsch, P.E.* Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation FREIGHT RAIL OPERATIONS
Bradley N. Howell Lodestar Logistics Corporation TRANSIT PLANNING
Billy Cooke, P.E. Klotz Associates, Inc. COMMON GROUND INITIATIVE
(CO-CHAIR)
Mike Siegel Nodus Solutions MEMBER SERVICES (Q1/Q2)
Gina Luna* JPMorgan Chase (Q3/Q4)
Downey Bridgwater* Comerica Bank BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (CO-CHAIR)
Michael F. Bloom, P.E. R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc.
Patrick Oxford* Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
HEALTH CARE ADVISORY
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ADVISORY (GRAC)
(CO-CHAIR)
Kerrick Henny* AT&T
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (BLC)
LOCAL RELATIONS
David G. Hanson James E. Bashaw & Co.
Paul Klotman, M.D.* Baylor College of Medicine HEALTH CARE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Manfred Sternberg iHealth Trust HEALTH CARE EMERGING ISSUES
Derrick Mitchell Bracewell & Giuliani LLP STATE RELATIONS
Mark A. Cover* Hines
Ken Janda Community Health Choice, Inc.
Hugo Gutierrez Marathon Oil Corporation
EDUCATION ADVISORY
QUALITY OF LIFE
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
Larry Kellner* Emerald Creek Group, LLC
Ed Wulfe* Wulfe & Co.
HIGHER EDUCATION
GREEN BUILDING
Welcome W. Wilson, Sr. GSL Welcome Group LLC
OPERATIONS
Tim Murray Apollo BBC
(CO-CHAIR)
Fred Zeidman* (CO-CHAIR)
Marty McVey*
Annette Monks Carlton Staffing Michael Pascarella
EXECUTIVE WOMEN’S PARTNERSHIP (EWP)
Susan Bischoff Houston Public Library Foundation HYPE (HOUSTON YOUNG PROFESSIONALS ENDEAVOR)
Ryan McCauley JPMorgan Chase
Donald J. Henderson* DJH Consulting, LLC CYBER SECURITY
Umesh Verma* BLUE LANCE, Inc. ENERGY COLLABORATIVE
John Hofmeister* Citizens for Affordable Energy HOUSTON IMAGE
Jamey Rootes* Houston Texans IMMIGRATION
Charles C. Foster* FosterQuan, LLP NASA’S JOHNSON SPACE CENTER (JSC)
Denis Clive Braham* Winstead PC PORTS
Captain William J. Diehl, USCG (Ret.), P.E.* Greater Houston Port Bureau, Inc. PUBLIC SAFETY
Bob Borochoff* Cafe Adobe SMALL BUSINESS
Massey Villarreal* Precision Task Group Inc. REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (CO-CHAIR)
Gina Luna * JPMorgan Chase (CO-CHAIR)
Bruce Culpepper* Shell Oil
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Deborah R. Grabein Andrews Kurth LLP
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2013 EXECUTIVE PARTNERS
WE THANK OUR 2013 EXECUTIVE PARTNERS FOR THEIR LONG-STANDING SUPPORT OF THE GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP AND THE REGION.
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
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