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New Partnership Members in February & March

Published Apr 13, 2020 by Julia McGowen

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The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed 41 new member companies in the months of February and March. The Partnership works to connect companies with resources, information and networking opportunities to help increase business while also providing a platform to influence the direction of the region.

New members joining in the month of March include:

Edelman: A communications firm specializing in results-driven strategies and tactics, offering positioning, messaging and branding; media and influencer outreach; issues and crisis counsel and financial relations. Website

Emirates: Emirates flies to 158 destinations in 85 countries with over 420 daily flights from Dubai. Emirates is ranked 5th among the World’s Best Airlines. Website

Cigna: A global health service company that provides medical, pharmacy, behavioral, dental, and health improvement benefits to employers and Medicare enrollees. Website

North American University: North American University is a small university located in Houston, TX. Website

Harry Winston Inc. Diamond Jewelry & Luxury Watches: Founded in 1932, Harry Winston is the inventor of modern couture jewelry. For more than 80 years, Harry Winston has been creating incredible fine diamond jewelry designs.   Headquartered in New York, the company operates retail salons worldwide. Website

Moss Adams: Moss Adams is a national fully integrated professional services firm providing accounting, tax, consulting services, and business operation issues. With more than 3,400 professionals across more than 25 locations in the West and beyond, they work with many of the world’s most innovative companies and leaders. Website

Altierus Career College: Altierus Career College a private college located in Houston, Texas. Website

Firat Group, LLC: Firat Group provides business consulting services to CEOs and owners to help them grow and scale through programming, training, and curriculum development and facilitation. Website

River Bridge Investments

Southern USA Falun Dafa Association: Local presenter for SHEN YUN performance in the Southern US area. Website

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New members joining in the month of February include:

American Bank: As an independent bank we build personal connections with our clients, delight them with our service, and provide a full range of forward-thinking products and solutions built around their specific goals. Website

Challenger Aviation Services, Inc.: Challenger is an aircraft maintenance provider specializing in corporate and personal aviation; based out of Houston, Hobby Airport. Website

Autonus Group: Autonus is an IT automation development and consulting firm that serves clients in technology and IT operations. The Co-Founder of the company is one of the people who helped design the Uber app. Website

KBC (A Yokogawa Company): KBC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yokogawa Electric Corporation, is all about excellence in the Energy and Chemical Industry. Website

Texas McCombs MBA at Houston: A weekend MBA Program for working professionals in Houston offered by the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business.Website

Yokogawa Corporation of America: Yokogawa is a leading provider of Industrial Automation and Test and Measurement solutions. Website

Amperon Holdings, Inc: Amperon uses smart data to provide best in class electricity load forecasts to energy suppliers, utilities and traders. Website

Trade Expo Africa: Promotion of bilateral trade between small business in Africa or the US- through trade shows and creative usable opportunities for small businesses. Website

Korn Ferry International: Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm, synchronizing strategy and talent to drive superior performance for our clients. Website

Organized SHIFT: Organized SHIFT provides market leaders adaptive solutions for Change Management, Leadership Consulting and Executive Coaching to achieve organizational agility by leveraging data and generational diversity. Website

Seven Tablets, Inc
Seven Tablets provides custom software development and data management for businesses, including mobile applications, ERP's CMR's and more. Website

Weaver: Weaver is a national public accounting firm based in Houston, Texas, with comprehensive capabilities in traditional assurances and tax services. Website

160 Driving Academy: Entry-level truck driver training program. New and experienced driver scoring for insurance and human resources. Website

Dove Road Partners: We provide a management succession plan and owner liquidity for small to mid-sized businesses in Texas. Website

Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.: Simmons and Fletcher are personal injury attorneys who fight for injured victims of various types of accidents. Website

Whitney Whitmire Consulting, LLC: Whitney Whitmire Consulting is a Houston-based political and governmental affairs firm that serves clients across multiple industries in all levels of government in the state of Texas.

Kinder Foundation: The mission of the Kinder Foundation is to support Greater Houston as a model city for economic opportunity and quality of life. Website

Worley Group Inc.: Worley Group provides a wide range of advisory services and technical expertise across customer projects. Our offerings cover asset management services, engineering, procurement and construction capabilities. Website

JSC Federal Credit Union: Financial services organization focused on the Houston area. For over 50 years, the organization has grown to be one of the largest credit unions in Houston, serving over 123,000 members living in the following communities: Houston (Clear Lake), League City, Ellington, Friendswood, Texas City, Galveston, Dickinson, Pasadena, Pearland, Seabrook, Deer Park and La Porte. Website

CEMEX: CEMEX is a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
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First Choice Business Brokers: First Choice Business Brokers represents buyers and sellers of businesses in a confidential manner. Website

Freedom Solar: Freedom Solar is the leader in turnkey solar installations in Texas, providing high quality, cost-effective, reliable solar solutions for residential and commercial markets. Website

New York Life Insurance Company: New York Life helps families and business owners coordinate their investments, savings and insurance to meet their financial goals. Website

Oasis Petroleum: A company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration and hydraulic fracturing in the Williston Basin as well as in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin in West Texas.  HQ is in downtown Houston. Website

Rings Leighton Creative Services: Rings Leighton provides full-service communications, marketing and graphic design services to clients. . Website

Wanhua Chemical US. Holding, Inc: Wanhua Chemical’s main business segments consists of four parts: Polyurethane, Petro-Chemicals, Performance Solutions and Special Chemicals. Website

Sleep Number: Sleep Number is a U.S.-based manufacturer that manufactures the Sleep Number and Comfort Aire beds as well as foundations and bedding accessories. Website

JDDA Group of Companies: JDDA Group of Companies is a privately held firm with headquarters in Houston, Texas. JDDA Group of Companies serves a wide range of clients including Houston Airport System, Shell Enterprises, Marathon Oil, Du Pont, University of Houston, Midway Companies’ City Centre, Texas Facilities Commission and Teachers Retirement System of Texas.

Houston Arts Alliance: Houston Arts Alliance is a local arts and culture organization whose principle work is to implement the city of Houston’s vision and goals for its arts grantmaking and civic art investments. Website

EZ Exit Now: EZ Exit Now works in the timeshare exit space utilizing attorney's and community engagement. They monitor, educate and influence legislation to hinder fraudulent or deceptive developer activities. Website

Click here to see the Partnership's Membership Directory.

To learn more about membership with the Greater Houston Partnership click here, or contact membership@houston.org.

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