A unique convening power
Strong relationships with top business leaders, policymakers, educators, and community organizations allow us to drive action and achieve results.
Pillars of Work
Houston Next: Advancing Opportunity builds on the Partnership’s work to position our region as a world-class hub for economic growth, innovation and quality of life. This multi-year strategic framework focuses on building a strong, prosperous regional economy that creates opportunities for all Houstonians.
Prosperity
People
Place
Talent and Economic Mobility
Resilience
Prosperity
Advance a strong, diverse economy through proactive economic development that attracts global investment and drives growth across key industries.
- Areas of Focus:
- Economic Development
- Energy & Houston Energy Transition Initiative
- Life Sciences
- Aerospace
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Digital Tech + AI/Data Centers
- Supplier Opportunity: One Houston Together
- Measures & Reporting:
- Job growth
- Capital investment
- International trade expansion
- MBE spend
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People
Create inclusive opportunity and drive economic growth through integrated education and skills training systems that prepare and develop Houstonians for high-demand careers.
- Our work:
- Talent & Economic Mobility
- Workforce Development: UpSkill Houston
- Inclusive Talent Advancement: One Houston Together
- Education, Immigration, and Health Care Policy
- Measures & Reporting:
- Workforce credentials
- Placements and talent advancement
- Economic mobility
- Performance of education systems
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Place
Build a resilient and vibrant region that enhances quality of life and supports economic success.
- Our work:
- Resilient Houston: Flood, Storm Surge, Power, Healthcare Communications, Transportation, Water/Sewer
- Infrastructure Policy
- Measures & Reporting:
- Improved infrastructure resilience and livability
- Critical systems performance and reliability
- Speed of restoration of critical systems
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Talent and Economic Mobility
Make Houston the global leader in talent development and economic mobility.
- Build a skilled, diverse, and future-ready workforce through an employer-led, skills- first approach
- Focus on developing skills aligned with growing industries
- Create a talent intelligence platform
- Expand apprenticeships and job mobility initiatives
- Equip workers with credentials to meet evolving needs
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Resilience
Establish Houston as the most resilient coastal city in the world.
- Fortify critical systems against threats
- Invest in resilient infrastructure
- Improve business climate and quality of life through better preparedness and restoration
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Why It Matters
This strategy is a bold vision for Houston’s future, rooted in the region’s legacy of tackling the world’s toughest challenges. From energy innovation to space exploration, Houston has always led where others dare to follow. By joining this effort, businesses, community leaders, and Houstonians can ensure our city continues to pioneer solutions that shape our world and create a thriving, inclusive future for all.
Why the Partnership?
The Partnership has a long history of delivering transformative results for the region.
Proven strategic vision
Every initiative is rooted in data and aligned with regional needs and future trends.
Commitment to results
We establish clear metrics and deliver on measurable outcomes that strengthen the community.
A collaborative approach
Our coalitions and initiatives bring together diverse perspectives to tackle complex challenges.