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Former Sears to Become Innovation Hub Dubbed The Ion

1/30/19
Work will begin this spring to transform the historic Sears building in Midtown into the hub of the city’s new innovation district. Rice University is spearheading the project. The renovated…
Rankings

Texas No. 1 in the Nation for Female Entrepreneurs

1/29/19
Texas is No. 1 in the nation for female entrepreneurship, according to a new study from FitSmallBusiness.com. The study, which ranked all 50 states in terms of their desirability and outlook for…
Public Policy

Legislative Session Update: Week 3

1/25/19
During the 86th Legislative Session, the Partnership will provide a weekly update on our top executive priorities and other newsworthy items from Austin. Following the release of Senate committees…
Economic Development

METRO Begins Public Campaign for Latest Plan This Weekend

1/23/19
America's 4th largest city added nearly a million residents to its population in the last seven years, so if you're feeling a bit cramped, chances are you are not alone. And because growth seems to…
Public Policy

Legislative Session Update: Week 2

1/18/19
During the 86th Legislative Session, the Partnership will provide a weekly update on our top executive priorities and other newsworthy items from Austin.   EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This week in Austin,…
Real Estate

Houston Retail Ends '18 on High

1/13/19
Houston retail ended 2018 with historically high occupancy with millions of square feet of new inventory set to come online in the year ahead. The Houston retail market finished out 2018 94.9 percent…
Executive Partners