Houston Matters
Oil’s effect on Houston’s economy (Jan. 4, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Some recent numbers suggest Houston's GDP grew slower than the rest of the nation last year. Is that true -- and is it the fault of oil and gas?
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Politics
Turner, Hidalgo Will Pull Out Of Greater Houston Partnership Events Over Election Bill Silence
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.
Houston Matters
What Houston’s Economy Will Be Like Next Year (Dec. 9, 2020)
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.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: How The Medical Center Reports On ICU Capacity, And Early Voting Begins Amid The Pandemic (June 29, 2020)
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.
Houston Matters
Houston Job Growth Expected To Bounce Back Next Year
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.
News
Economists Track Harvey’s Hit on Retail Economy
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.
Bauer Business Focus
Three Years After Launch, Has Upskill Houston Helped Strengthen The Workforce?
Posted on · The workforce development initiative aims to close the skills gap for professions that require less than a bachelor’s degree.
News
Houston Is a Global City As Much As New York Or Tokyo, Research Says
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.
Full Show
Live from the Greater Houston Partnership! Monday’s Show (May 15, 2017)
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 […]
Business
New Partnership Tower Is Meant To Improve Promoting Houston
Posted on · The new building in East Downtown houses Houston’s tourism, lodging and marketing organizations.
Business
Apartment Glut Continues As Houston Is On Track To Open 26,000 Units In 2016
Posted on · The construction boom is not spread equally across the region.
Business
National Economy Keeping Houston Afloat
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.
Bauer Business Focus
Bob Pertierra With GHP Talks About Houston Exports
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership has compiled its Houston Metro Export Plan.
Business
Secretary Of Commerce Pritzker Praises Houston Jobs Program
Posted on · Penny Pritzker visited Houston to learn about UpSkill Houston.
Full Show
The State of Houston’s Economy: Thursday’s Show (April 7, 2016)
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 […]