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Arbor Renewable Gas 'extremely excited' to build plant in Beaumont, Pasadena
By Art Benavidez | Nov 23, 2021
A Houston-based green fuel production company recently announced plans to develop new facilities in Beaumont and Pasadena.
'The right leader at the right time': Noninvasix appoints David J. Giarracco as CEO
By Art Benavidez | Nov 23, 2021
A Galveston-based non-invasive technology for monitoring the oxygenation of veins recently announced that they were under new leadership.
Houston Employment Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Nov 22, 2021
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IAH redevelopment project to be completed in 2024: 'We're doing the best we can to minimize impact'
By Trina Thomas | Nov 14, 2021
The Houston Airport System has its eyes set on 2024 as they race to complete a terminal redevelopment to increase passenger and staff efficiency throughout the airport.
Sealy & Company, Investment & Development Ventures acquire Houston-based 267,000-square-foot industrial facility
By Trina Thomas | Nov 11, 2021
Sealy & Company has purchased a 267,000-square-foot industrial facility that spans across 14.8 acres in Houston.
'It's life-changing': Belong Kitchen provides employment to adults with disabilities
By George Willis | Nov 10, 2021
Kim Brown’s middle daughter, Ellie, was about to graduate from high school. Most kids go on to college or get a job at that point in their lives, but Ellie has developmental delays, hindering her prospects for employment and positive social interaction.
'It's a global issue': Port Houston sees record number of shipment containers
By Zachary Richter | Nov 5, 2021
This marks the seventh consecutive month that Port Houston has seen double-digit growth in the number of shipping containers at its site.
Monthly update: aviation
By Heath Duran | Nov 4, 2021
The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 3.8 million passengers in September ’21, up from 1.7 million in September ’20. This marked the seventh consecutive month with passenger volume exceeding 3.0 million.
Houston Aviation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Nov 3, 2021
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Houston Sales Tax Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 29, 2021
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University of Houston economist: Inflation can lead to population decline, 'make it more difficult to live'
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 24, 2021
Inflation raises the cost of living, which can have a negative impact on a community or state. When an area becomes too expensive to live in, people vote with their feet, according to one economist.
Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated '10 years of partnership'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 21, 2021
Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated a decade of partnership together, including the $2 million raised through the Reliant EcoShare program.
Monthly update: vehicle sales
By Elizabeth Balderrama | Oct 21, 2021
Houston-area auto dealers sold 21,652 new vehicles in September ’21, a decrease of 4.4 percent from September ’20, according to TexAuto Facts, published by InfoNation, Inc. of Houston. Truck/SUV sales decreased 2.8 percent since September ’20 and car sales are down 9.0 percent.
'It's a global issue': Port of Houston confronts challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 20, 2021
As with other ports across the planet, the Port of Houston is dealing with supply chain challenges.
Houston Inflation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
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Houston Update Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
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Houston Energy Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
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Houston: City listed among 'top startup ecosystems' in the world
By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2021
A San Francisco-based research and advisory firm specializing in startup ecosystems has named Houston as a top ecosystem city in the world for startups.
A big day for Port Houston, a big day for the region: $95 million contract awarded to begin Houston Ship Channel dredging
By Lisa Ashley | Oct 19, 2021
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met today in a special meeting to consider the first dredge contract for Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel billion- dollar expansion and deepening program.
Federal stimulus impacts inflation, 'leads to higher price levels'
By John Breslin | Oct 18, 2021
Federal stimulus measures have contributed to inflation and rising prices, but it is only one of a number of factors impacting the rate, according to a Houston-based economist.