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Houston Moves Up In Global Cities Ranking, Slips In Outlook
Posted on · The report ranks the world’s leading cities by current performance and potential.
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Houston Spaceport Groundbreaking, First Company Tenant Expected Within Weeks
Posted on · Groundbreaking for Phase 1 of the Houston Spaceport development at Ellington Airport is scheduled for June 28.
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How Houston’s Shopping Malls Are Changing To Keep Up With The Times
Posted on · Many factors determine which malls do well in Houston.
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Touts Houston’s Economic Health In State Of The City Message
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner pointed to regular balanced budgets, low unemployment and a 50% drop in unfunded pension liabilities since he took office.
Business
Houston Leads Country In Small Business Optimism, Survey Finds
Posted on · The city’s increasing economic diversity may play a role.
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Former Football Player From Alief Takes His Tech Startup From Silicon Valley To Houston
Posted on · Mike T. Brown says Houston’s improved startup culture caused him to move his company back home.
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Why The Energy Industry Is Losing Investors
Posted on · Energy companies saw a big drop in outside investment in 2018.
Business
Report: Houston Losing Tech Jobs, But Outlook Positive
Posted on · The numbers may not account for some jobs in the energy industry.
Business
Houston’s 2018 Job Growth Lower Than Previously Estimated
Posted on · Revisions by the Texas Workforce Commission show a 35,000 difference in jobs created in 2018.
Business
Tariffs Didn’t Keep Houston From Strong Foreign Trade Growth, But Probably Slowed It
Posted on · The Houston customs district exported more goods in 2018 than in at least a decade.
Business
High-Income Renters Account For Strongest Growth In Houston
Posted on · The number of high-income renters keeps rising in Houston and the nation.
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How Homelessness Affects Houston’s Economy
Posted on · The chairman of a homeless housing nonprofit says housing people is cheaper than doing nothing.
Business
Houston Restaurants Don’t Feel The Love On Valentine’s Day
Posted on · In Houston, Valentine’s Day was only the 232nd best sales day of the year.
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Greater Houston Partnership Develops $50 Million Strategic Plan For The Region
Posted on · The goal is to position Houston as a top global city.
Business
Houston’s ‘Innovation Corridor’ Closer To Reality
Posted on · Rice University announced start date for renovation of former Midtown Sears building.