Forums are hosted the first Tuesday of each month and bring members together to get a pulse on the industries and initiatives shaping Houston as a great global city. These complimentary offerings provide lunch while leaders discuss current trends, the latest advancements and offer behind-the scenes commentary on timely happenings across the region.
No matter your industry, Forums provide valuable networking opportunities to connect with fellow members and learn the latest in regional happenings.
Designed to empower and equip high potential employees, these programs offer interactive skill-building experiences, insider conversations with industry and community leaders, and fostered connects with like-minded peers throughout the region.
The Houston Energy Leadership Cohort is a transformative 10-week, professional development program designed for mid-career professionals in the energy sector. This unique program is your gateway to understanding Houston's pivotal role in the energy transition and empowering you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a significant impact in your career.
Houston Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) offers dedicated professional development experiences for the next generation of business and community leaders at member companies through unique, regular engagements throughout the year and a curated bimonthly newsletter geared towards building their skills and enhancing their leadership potential. HYPE members are typically early- to mid-career professionals interested in growing their career potential.
Formerly known as “Women’s Business Alliance (WBA),” Women on the Rise celebrates high potential women interested in networking and idea-sharing with like-minded women as well as advancing their professional skills. Discover a transformative experience tailored for rising female leaders seeking meaningful connections, professional development and community engagement.
The Future of Texas series connects elected officials and influential leaders with government relations professionals shaping policy at our local, state and federal levels.
The event brings together elected leaders, chamber partners and members for conversations with the region's most influential leaders, sharing how key allies work together to build a strong future for the Houston region, expanding growth and opportunity across our 12-county footprint.
This three-day event convenes members of Congress, the White House, federal agencies and key stakeholders with leaders of Houston's business community to advance federal priorities important to the Houston region.
Held in both the spring and fall, these gatherings are an opportunity to build relationships with women working in government affairs, public affairs, or in federal, state or local government while amplifying the tremendous work done by females in the government relations industry.
Curated, bimonthly newsletter including workforce trends and issues, articles, relevant programs and events announcements, and Partnership data insights.
Leaders need clarity and support on what works to create significant, quantifiable and sustainable impact on equity and inclusion. Relying on data-informed insights and proven practices, this interactive peer-to-peer learning series features experience practitioners and business leaders offering actionable advice on how to remove obstacles, advance opportunity, and develop capabilities to drive progress at every level of an organization.
This UpSkill Houston series brings Houston-area employers and thought leaders together to discuss one of the region's most critically important challenges - workforce. UpSkill Houston is nationally recognized and serves as a forum for leaders of business, industry, education and community organizations to engage with each other and forward-thinking national leaders to address the challenges and opportunities related to growing our region's talent pipeline.
Develop connections with fellow members by participating in structured networking events.
Learn more about the Partnership's work and how your organization can be an active member.
Curated, timely experiences for members to gain the latest information that will help your business and career now.
Enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences featuring member companies within the Partnership's 12-county region that highlights economic development and growth.
The Partnership's Signature Events add value to your business through information exchange, awareness and high-level networking. These offerings provide the greater Houston community to see, hear and engage with business and policy leaders, who offer thoughtful perspectives and insight on the region's most pressing topics.
From our popular "State of" and "Future of" events to conferences, summits and more, Signature Events at the Partnership offer something for everyone.
Developing policies to continue to strengthen Houston’s position as a leader in energy while ensuring a sustainable future for the region.
Advancing economic development policy issues carrying tax and fiscal considerations affecting the greater Houston region
Developing policies that address cost drivers and obstacles to access quality care in greater Houston
Growing and strengthening the region’s higher-education-to-workforce ecosystem
Advancing immigration policies that support greater Houston’s growth and opportunity
Focusing on public education quality, school finance and improving outcomes for all students
Developing policies conducive to Houston’s burgeoning digital tech ecosystem
Building a blueprint to meet the region’s transportation and infrastructure policy needs
Acceptance to the Committee(s) is subject to approval by the Committee Chair. Interested members must receive recommendation from Partnership staff and the Main Contact of the member company. Participation is limited to one company representative per committee. Upon acceptance, you will receive exclusive Committee updates and event notifications.
Furthering the region’s position as a business epicenter and a premiere destination for attraction and retention of leading domestic companies and talent
Supporting the Houston region's position within the aerospace industry and develop programs and initiatives that attract domestic and international organizations to our ecosystem
Representing this product-diverse community to proactively recruit organizations to grow the Houston region in all industry sectors and support our local Aviation ecosystem for building a stronger region
Fostering Houston’s growing innovation ecosystem and technology workforce
Supporting the growth and development of innovative energy companies and growing the energy transition ecosystem
Gathering the key leaders from the life science and biotech sectors to cultivate and support our regional growth
Boosting the region’s competitiveness as a global manufacturing and logistics hub
Affirming Houston’s position as a great global city and a top investment market for leading international companies
Acceptance to the Committee(s) is subject to approval by the Committee Chair. Interested members must receive recommendation from Partnership staff and the Main Contact of the member company. Participation is limited to one company representative per committee. Upon acceptance, you will receive exclusive Committee updates and event notifications.