Posted on · The commerce group has come under fire over its silence on GOP-led election bills in the legislature, many of which are aimed directly at reforms enacted by Harris County.
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The economic forecast for 2021, our weekly political roundup, lessons from the recent hurricane season, and preserving Texans’ home movies.
Posted on · On Monday's show: Why the Texas Medical Center changed how it's reporting on ICU capacity, early voting amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, checking in with the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Astros take initial steps for the return of baseball.
Posted on · According to a new report from the Greater Houston Partnership, it should be another year before job growth is back to normal in the Houston area.
Posted on · A new report says retail spending in Houston dropped more than 58 percent in the week of Harvey's landfall. According to the report from First Data, even e-commerce took a hit, dropping 41 percent. But based on previous storms, economists are confidant that the local economy will bounce back.
Posted on · The workforce development initiative aims to close the skills gap for professions that require less than a bachelor’s degree.
Posted on · Researchers at the Greater Houston Partnership have been looking into indicators of Houston's place in the world economy and the findings were presented at the Third Annual State of Houston's Global Economy event.
Posted on · (Above: Panelists discuss diversity in the workforce (L-R): Bruce Ruzinsky, partner and chair of the diversity committee at the Jackson Walker law firm; Ivette Mayo, president of Yo Soy I Am, LLC; and Dennis Kennedy, founder of the National Diversity Council. Photo: Derek Stokely | Houston Public Media) Houston Matters is broadcasting live today from […]
Posted on · The new building in East Downtown houses Houston’s tourism, lodging and marketing organizations.
Posted on · The construction boom is not spread equally across the region.
Posted on · Houston’s economy is feeling the impact from a slumping oil market, but overall it’s doing fine. Part of that has to do with what’s going on nationwide.
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership has compiled its Houston Metro Export Plan.
Posted on · Penny Pritzker visited Houston to learn about UpSkill Houston.
Posted on · On this edition of Houston Matters, we launch our 2nd annual âState of Houstonâ series â exploring the state of Greater Houstonâs economy, transportation, health, education, environment, politics and culture. We begin today with a look at whatâs happening economically. We welcome your questions and comments for Patrick Jankowski, the Greater Houston Partnershipâs Senior Vice […]
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership unveils its annual economic outlook and employment forecast today (Dec. 7, 2015). The report provides an outlook for business and job growth in Greater Houston for 2016. On this edition of Houston Matters, we hear what the GHP’s outlook is for Greater Houston’s economy next year, as Michael Hagerty talks with […]