2017 - Houston, TX - Greater Houston Partnership · PDF fileDear Business Colleagues, Our goal...

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Dear Business Colleagues,

Our goal at the Greater Houston Partnership is to make our region one of the world’s best places to live, work and build a business. With you on board as a member, we are doing exactly that.

If you are new to the Greater Houston Partnership, welcome. If you are already a member, thank you for your continued support.

Our members benefit from all that we offer, including professional and personal development programs, access to a wealth of information and resources, and opportunities to network with people with similar interests.

You also make an impact on the region in important ways. Through your membership investment and active engagement, we are working to improve Houston’s education opportunities, infrastructure and overall quality of life. Our professionals work on your behalf to advocate at the federal, state and local levels for policies that encourage business formation and growth.

Your membership helps make all of this possible. Together, we will continue to make Houston greater.

Regards,

Bob HarveyPresident and CEO

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We are member companies and institutions who work alongside our professional staff to achieve one overarching goal: make Houston greater.

We promote economic development, foreign trade and investment, and advocate for efficient and effective government that supports business growth and an exceptional quality of life for all Houstonians. We welcome global and local dignitaries, government officials and senior business leaders who want to explore the opportunities Houston has to offer.

Our strength comes from our members – determined, civic-minded individuals who delve into tough issues and collaborate to achieve results.

“THE GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP IS ENGAGED IN EVERY

ISSUE OF CONSEQUENCE FOR THE GREATER HOUSTON REGION.”

– Robert Bisor, III, Texas A&M University

WHAT IS THE GREATER HOUSTON

PARTNERSHIP?

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“THE PARTNERSHIP IS A GREAT NETWORKING ORGANIZATION AND HAS A PULSE ON WHAT’S HAPPENING IN VITAL AREAS OF HOUSTON.”– Bill Toomey, BB&T

HOW DOES YOUR BUSINESS BENEFIT? Membership in the Partnership offers

you a wealth of opportunities to gain expertise and knowledge, build meaningful relationships, get involved and make positive things happen for your business. The more you take advantage of all we offer, the more you benefit.

Throughout this guide, you will see the areas and issues we focus on, our programs, committees and events. They all represent opportunities for you to become active – to grow your business, develop your employees, attract new talent, network with business prospects and make an impact in the region.

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GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Your organization has many opportunities to become an active, engaged member of the Partnership. Take full advantage of all that we offer. The more you get involved, the more you benefit.

And remember, your organization’s membership is open to all of your employees – they are members, too.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES:

IMPACTIt’s the important work we do with our members to make our region a better place to live, work and build a business. With our members, we are uniquely positioned to convene and lead conversations on critical issues.

BENEFITSIncluding networking at every Partnership event, professional development, Programs and issue-focused Council meetings.

For more information, see Committees, Task Forces and Initiatives (pages 4-7)

For more information, see Programs, Councils, Events and Tools and

Resources (pages 8-11)

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COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES AND INITIATIVES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE STEERING COMMITTEE

PUBLIC POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE

AUDIT AND RISK

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT

MEMBERSHIP

NOMINATINGG OV E R N A N C EC O M M I T T E E S

INVITATION ONLY

The work we do at the Greater Houston Partnership is organized by Committees, Task Forces and Initiatives that focus on issues and opportunities vital to our economic growth. We depend on our members’ expertise, commitment and hard work to help us move the needle in ways that make a significant impact in the region.

P U B L I C P O L I C Y C O M M I T T E E S

BUSINESS ISSUES

EDUCATION• K-12

• Early Childhood

• Higher Education

ENERGY• Oil & Gas

• Power

ENVIRONMENT• Air Quality

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS • Local

• State

• Federal

HEALTH CARE

QUALITY OF PLACE

TRANSPORTATION• Freight Rail

• Roadways & Mobility

BOLD INDICATES ADVISORY COMMITTEES, CHAIR’S APPROVAL REQUIRED – BULLETS INDICATE SUBCOMMITTEES

EC O N O M I C D E V E LO P M E N T A N D T R A D E C O M M I T T E E S

REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT• Real Estate

INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND TRADE• Foreign Direct Investment

• International Trade Development

BOLD INDICATES ADVISORY COMMITTEES, CHAIR’S APPROVAL REQUIRED – BULLETS INDICATE SUBCOMMITTEES

TA S K FO R C E S

ARTS, CULTURE, TOURISM AND SPORTS

IMMIGRATION

INNOVATION

MEXICO ENERGY

MUNICIPAL FINANCE

INVITATION ONLY

I N I T I AT I V E S

EARLY MATTERS

GLOBAL CITIES

HOUSTON IMAGE COALITION

TALENT ATTRACTION

UPSKILL HOUSTON

INVITATION ONLY

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WHAT ARE COMMITTEES,

TASK FORCES AND INITIATIVES?This is where the impact work of the

Partnership gets done by our members and staff who identify and advocate for regional issues. Committees, Task Forces and Initiatives are comprised of member company volunteers who have the expertise and time to make significant contributions to specific issues.

COMMITTEES• Address business issues, with particular

focus on Public Policy and Economic Development (see page 6).

• Meet regularly to collect, analyze and use information to have a positive impact on Houston.

• Participation is tied to membership level (see page 12).

TASK FORCES • Are formed to tackle specific topics.

• Are composed of invited subject-matter experts.

• Meet as needed.

INITIATIVES • Reflect the organization’s strategic

priorities.

• Include other community stakeholders.

• Participation is by invitation only and not tied to membership level.

“THE PARTNERSHIP IS THE BEST WAY TO ALIGN WITH COMMUNITY-MINDED LEADERS TO ADDRESS ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO BUSINESS.”– Jamey Rootes, Houston Texans

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LEVERAGING OUR MEMBERS’ VOICES TO IMPACT PUBLIC POLICY

BUILDING AN ENVIRONMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

Our Partnership public policy staff regularly work on behalf of our members in Washington, D.C., Austin and throughout greater Houston to present a collective membership voice on issues critical to the development and success of the region.

For example, in 2016, the Partnership:

• Launched Public Policy 2020, a strategic planning initiative for the Houston region.

• Deliberated with members over 140 policy issues across six major areas: education, energy, the environment, health care, transportation and quality of life.

• Advocated for access to high quality Pre-K programs across the Houston region through the Early Matters coalition.

• Identified five priorities for the 2017 State Legislative Session:

• Achieving comprehensive pension reform.• Protecting Pre-K investments.• Advancing economic development policies,

including incentives.• Improving commercial transportation corridors.• Ensuring that Texas has an effective workforce

development platform.

• Worked with state-level elected officials during the interim session to drive mid-term priorities.

• Prepared for the 115th U.S. Congress and the new Administration.

• Led several high-level international delegations with Houston’s new mayor, Sylvester Turner.

Partnership economic development experts work to bring growth to the region by promoting job creation and attracting capital investment. In 2016, the economic development team targeted several domestic and international markets as opportunities for Houston.

For example, in 2016, the Partnership:

• Advanced Houston’s position as a global business hub through recruitment or expansion of 22 companies, attracting more than 7,000 jobs and $2.3 billion in capital investment to the region.

• Adopted a Houston Metro Export Plan to benefit mid-size businesses by helping them better reach global markets and customers.

• Attracted investment from sector leaders including Amazon, UPS and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

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TASK FORCES AND INITIATIVES

Find your areas of interest and issues relevant to your business.

OUR INITIATIVES COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS:TASK FORCES AND INITIATIVES

• Arts, Culture, Tourism and Sports Task Force

• Early Matters

• Global Cities Initiative

• Houston Image Coalition

• Houston Talent Attraction Initiative

• Immigration Task Force

• Innovation Roundtable

• Mexico Energy Task Force

• Municipal Finance Task Force

• UpSkill Houston

Early Matters raises awareness and advocates for early childhood education, with a focus on 3rd grade literacy.

Global Cities Initiative is part of a program sponsored by the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase to promote growth in major metro markets around the world. Houston was one of a handful of U.S. cities chosen to participate. The output: a regional export strategy for small and medium-size Houston businesses.

Houston Image Coalition promotes Houston as an innovative and growing business community and a dynamic city with a great quality of life.

Houston Talent Attraction Initiative leverages Houston’s image campaign to help recruit professional talent to the region.

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UpSkill Houston is an unprecedented, industry-led collaboration working to close the skills gap in seven of the region’s critical industry sectors.

Global Cities Initiative

See page 5 for more information about Task Forces and Initiatives

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“THE PARTNERSHIP IS A GREAT PLACE FOR NETWORKING, AND IT DRIVES THE COMMERCIAL AGENDA IN HOUSTON. IT’S THE TOP FORUM FOR IMPACTFUL DISCUSSION ABOUT BUSINESS IN THE REGION.”– Brian Grove, FTI Consulting, Inc.

PROGRAMSfor professional, business and leadership development

Hone your skills and develop new ones. Advance your career. Become more engaged, involved and productive in your business.

Sign up and participate in our members-only programs for employees at all career levels:

• Young professionals looking for resources and networking opportunities.

• Sales, marketing and business development professionals charged with growing their businesses.

• Mid-career women with a minimum of five years of management experience.

• Female executives of large companies.

Build important, lasting relationships. Network with experts and peers. Learn from those who paved the way and have experience and know-how to share. Grow.

BusinessDevelopment

Executive Women’s Partnership (EWP)

Houston Young Professionals Endeavor (HYPE)

Women’s Business Alliance

Learn more about Partnership Programs at houston.org/membership/programs

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COUNCILSJoin us for lunch most Tuesdays.

Hear from some of the most knowledgeable people in the region. Being involved starts with being informed. Join your peers in better understanding trends and issues that impact the region.

Mark your calendar. We will see you on Tuesday.

Opt in to receive weekly Council emails at houston.org/membership/councils

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EVENTS

SEE, HEAR AND ENGAGE WITH SHARP MINDS ON KEY ISSUES.

We are known for our events at the Partnership. Attend just one, and you will understand why.

Our events put our members in the company of leading business and political minds – those experts who keep us in the know with useful information and thoughtful perspectives.

We host hundreds of events each year, some attracting up to 1,800 people. Our “State of” series attracts those who want to take a deep dive into key areas – the city, the county, the senate, energy and other industries.

Plus, we host events where our members interact with industry experts and international dignitaries.

Featuring Harris County Judge Ed Emmett

STATE OFTHE COUNTY


April 12, 2017

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G O LFC L A S S I C

Fall 2017

STATE OFTHE CITY


Featuring Mayor Annise ParkerMay 4, 2017

GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP 2017 SOIRÉE

August 26, 2017

STAT E O FT H E S E N AT E


Featuring United States Senator Ted CruzFall 2017


HOUSTON REGIONEconomic Outlook

Fall 2017

STAT E O FT E X A SM E D I C A L C E N T E R


Fall 2017Featuring Lamar McKay, Group Deputy CEO, BP P.L.C.


STATE OF ENERGYFall 2017

Check out our upcoming Partnership events at www.houston.org/events

Mark your calendar to join us.

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TOOLS AND RESOURCES

For more information about these meetings, go to www.houston.org/events

If you are new to the Partnership, come to our monthly Membership 101 meetings to learn how to get the most from your membership.

HOW TO GET STARTEDLet us help your organization find the best ways to engage with the Partnership, based on your interests, needs and membership level. See page 12 for benefits available by level.

Our Partnership Ambassadors, a select group of member volunteers, will work with you to get started.

To schedule a discussion, email [email protected]

TAP INTO A WEALTH OF INFORMATION.

Access relevant and useful resources prepared for our members, including:

• Economic reports and data indicators.

• Employment forecasts.

• Relocation and expansion information.

• Trade information.

• Facts and details about the Houston region and the energy capital.

Connect with other Partnership members through our online member company directory and receive our newsletter.

Stay in the know with information available at www.houston.org

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MEMBERSHIPLEVELS

Please Note: Dotted line denotes Partnership Chair or Committee Chair approval required.

LEADERSHIPPARTNER ASSOCIATE

LIMITED PARTNER$3,000 – $4,999Additional benefits include:Acknowledgment in the Partnership’s “Partner Report.”

SUB COMMITTEES

UP TO 3

ADVISORY PARTNER$5,000 – $9,999Additional benefits include:Invitation to the President’s Roundtable featuring the Partnership CEO, a quarterly gathering of business executives.

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

UP TO 1

SUB COMMITTEES

UP TO 3

SENIOR ADVISORY PARTNER$10,000 – $29,999 Additional benefits include:Onsite economic outlook presentation, upon request.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ELIGIBILITY

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

UP TO 2

SUB COMMITTEES

UP TO 4

GENERAL PARTNER$30,000 – $59,999Additional benefits include:Onsite member orientation meeting to engage employees in the Partnership’s mission, upon request.

Premium add-on benefits:Reserved Ticket Package - Offers the convenience of pre-purchasing Partnership event tickets towards reserved tables and seating. For a minimum of $5,000, an event account will be established for your company and drawn down based on annual usage. May also be added to Managing and Executive Partner packages.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ELIGIBILITY

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

UP TO 3

SUB COMMITTEES

UNLIMITED

MANAGING PARTNER$60,000 – $119,999Additional benefits include:Premier table placement at sponsored events.

Premium add-on benefits:Research Support – Offers access to research and information on Houston’s economy. Available in increments of forty (40) hours for $8,000. Partnership reserves the right to decline any request. May also be added to Executive Partner packages.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOMINATION

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

UP TO 4

SUB COMMITTEES

UNLIMITED

EXECUTIVE PARTNER$120,000 and above Additional benefits include:Invitations to VIP gatherings with elected officials, global business leaders, international figures and other influentials. Premier recognition and logo placement at all Signature and Major Events. Company logo included on the Partnership’s website homepage and highlighted in major publications. Major sponsorship of Annual Meeting. Two (2) complimentary VIP tickets with premier seating to four (4) Partnership Signature luncheons.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

APPOINTMENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NOMINATION

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

UP TO 5

SUB COMMITTEES

UNLIMITED

PROGRAMS

UNLIMITED

PROGRAMS

UNLIMITED

PROGRAMS

UNLIMITED

PROGRAMS

UNLIMITED

PROGRAMS

UNLIMITED

PROGRAMS

UNLIMITED

COUNCILS

UNLIMITED

COUNCILS

UNLIMITED

COUNCILS

UNLIMITED

COUNCILS

UNLIMITED

COUNCILS

UNLIMITED

COUNCILS

UNLIMITED

ASSOCIATE$1,000 – $2,999

PROGRAMS

UNLIMITED

COUNCILS

UNLIMITED

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OUR NEW HOME IS YOUR NEW HOME

We recently moved into our beautiful new headquarters in Partnership Tower in downtown Houston. It’s an appropriate venue to receive and host dignitaries and business leaders. Our members come for meetings, events and gatherings and stay to network with other members.

Partnership Tower is also a place for our members to use and enjoy – with flexible space for member meetings, advanced technology and wifi, convenient parking and a spectacular view of downtown Houston.

For more information, contact us at [email protected]

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