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8 | Regional Growth

10 | Innovation

12 | Regional Economy

14 | Greater Houston Region

16 | Global Access to People and Goods

20 | Talent & Education

26 | Demographics & Diversity

28 | Quality of Life

34 | Industry Sector: Energy

36 | Industry Sector: Life Sciences

38 | Industry Sector: HQ & Business Services

42 | Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

44 | Top Projects

46 | Doing Business in Houston

49 | State & Local Business incentives

54 | Accessibility & Transportation

56 | Services

57 | Economic Development Organizations IS WAITING. With one of the most highly-educated and diverse communities in the Houston region, outstanding schools, and great quality of life, there’s no better place to set-up shop than Pearland, Texas.

George Bush Whether your industry is health care, energy, manufacturing, or somewhere Intercontinental Airport in between, our commitment to helping your business grow and succeed is unparalleled. And with notable employers such as Lonza, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation, Kelsey Seybold, Merit Medical and Dover Energy calling Pearland home, it’s no wonder that Pearland is the 15th fastest growing city in the United States. Downtown Houston Port of Houston Medical Center William P. Hobby Airport Space Center Houston/ NASA PEARLAND

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ADVANTAGES Pro-business city in a pro-business state Luxury corporate airport with U.S. Customs Global access is minutes away (Bush Intercontinental & Houston Hobby) One of the most highly educated and globally diverse populations in the region: 54% with bachelor’s degree or higher

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Regional Growth

HOUSTON: AMERICA’S 8 FASTEST GROWING METRO

Houston is one of the youngest, fastest-growing and most diverse populations anywhere in the world. People from across the globe relocate to Houston every year to take advantage of the abundant lifestyle and job opportunities the region provides.

Houston is America’s Most Diverse City, and our population is young and well-educated. Houston’s workforce boasts the highest concentration of STEM graduates in the country. The median age of Houstonians is among the lowest of the nation’s major metro areas, and the percentage of college graduates living in Houston exceeds the U.S. and Texas average.

Houston also reaps the beneﬁ ts of a distinctly business-friendly environment at state and local levels. Houston’s leadership has always had a positive 7 attitude towards business growth. Costs of doing business are signiﬁ cantly lower than in other major metropolitan areas, and the state of Texas has one of the lowest tax burdens in the nation.

Houston and Texas have a pro-growth, pro-opportunity mindset. The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is ÕØÜÊ×ÐÎÕÎÜ the nation’s ﬁ fth-largest MSA with a total of 6.9 million people. From ’10 to ’17, 7 Houston added 972,000 new residents, a 16.4 percent increase, the fastest +524,946 +4.1% rate of population growth among the 10 most populous metros. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

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HOUSTON: WHERE INNOVATION 10 AND INDUSTRY CONVERGE

Houston is a city that chooses to take humankind’s of STEM talent drawn from around the world, infused boldest challenges head-on. We are America’s most with the city’s get-it-done mentality. In fact, we are the ethnically diverse city. We are unabashedly pro-growth number one city in the United States for STEM grads and and opportunity rich, fueled by innovators and America’s engineering talent. youngest workforce. We off er a highly-educated pool

#1 BEST CITIES FOR LEADING BIOTECH YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACCELERATOR No. 1 Most Favorable Metros for STEM Houston ranks Number 1 list of best The Texas Medical Center’s - WALLETHUB.COM cities for young entrepreneurs. accelerator TMCx provides Houston’s success rates for small life science and digital health businesses was the best of all entrepreneurs with a collaborative No. 2 Engineering City

U.S. cities. ecosystem to accelerate their path on Forbes list of America’s to market. engineering hubs - FORBES TOP BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION #3 TOP UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS FOR No. 1 Top University The Rice Business Plan Competition ENTREPRENEURSHIP Business Incubator Rice is the world’s richest and largest PROGRAMS Alliance for technology and graduate-level student startup entrepreneurship competition. Since its inception 15 The University of Houston’s - UBI INDEX years ago, it has grown from nine undergraduate entrepreneurship teams competing for $10,000 in prize program ranks Number 3 on the young money to 42 teams from around the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Large supply of talent strong university world competing for more than $1 magazine’s top 50 entrepreneurship and systems million in cash and prizes. colleges and business schools with ﬁ ve nationally- list. The survey asked school ranked universities and administrators 60 questions covering graduate schools their school’s level of commitment to entrepreneurship inside and outside Houston has more than

the classroom. 300,000 educated millennials and 240,000 STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workers 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

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HOUSTON’S INNOVATION CORRIDOR

Houston’s Innovation Corridor is at the center of millennial-friendly mix of housing, dining and recreational an extraordinarily powerful social and economic options. The University of Houston, a major Tier One convergence. The four-mile-long Corridor is linked by University, is also in close proximity to the Corridor. The light-rail, bike lanes, and sidewalks and off ers easy access Corridor reaches its northern limit in Downtown, the to key industry and institutional players along with an nexus of corporate headquarters, ﬁ nancial institutions and unparalleled array of amenities. professional service ﬁ rms, and a wide variety of cultural and recreational amenities. Anchored on the south by the world’s largest medical complex, the Texas Medical Center along with top-ranked The Corridor also features professional sports, countless Rice University, the Corridor runs north along Houston’s museums, numerous parks and green spaces, one of light-rail line through the 700-acre Hermann Park, the largest theater districts in the country and a highly- and Museum District. It continues past the eclectic acclaimed restaurant and nightlife scene. Montrose neighborhood and through Midtown, home to a Regional Economy

REGIONAL ECONOMY

12 DYNAMIC ECONOMY FOR CONTINUED GROWTH LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN With GDP at $478.6 billion, Houston is the nation’s sixth THE HOUSTON REGION largest metro economy and has grown by $100 billion (inﬂation-adjusted) over the past decade. The region’s MORE THAN 20,000 EMPLOYEES largest industries are manufacturing, accounting for a 16.8 percent share of Houston’s GDP, followed by professional H-E-B UT MD Anderson and business services (13.6 percent) and ﬁnance, Houston Methodist Cancer Center insurance, real estate, rental and leasing (12.9 percent). Memorial Hermann Walmart Health System

JOB CREATION 10,000 TO 19,999 EMPLOYEES The metro area has created 427,900 jobs over the past ExxonMobil Schlumberger ten years and reached a new record level of employment HCA Shell Oil Co. at 3,073,400 in December ’17. Houston offers more job Kroger United Airlines opportunities than 35 states. Landry’s UT Medical Branch Health System

2016 Gross Domestic Product 5,000 TO 9,999 EMPLOYEES Metro Area $ in Billions Academy Sports Home Depot New York 1,657.5 & Outdoors Houston Aramark Corp. Community College Los Angeles 1,001.7 Archdiocese of JPMorgan Chase Galveston-Houston Chicago 651.2 Lone Star College AT&T Macy’s Dallas 511.6 Baker Hughes National Baylor College Oilwell Varco 509.2 Washington, D.C. of Medicine Pappas BP America Restaurants, Inc. HOUSTON 478.6 CenterPoint Energy S&B Engineers and Constructors San Francisco 470.5 Chevron CHI St. TechnipFMC Philadelphia 431.0 Luke’s Health Texas Dow Chemical Co. Children’s Hospital Boston 422.7 Fluor University of Houston GE Oil and Gas Atlanta 363.8 UT Health Science Harris Center at Houston Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Health System Hewlett Packard Enterprise 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

THE FUTURE

From ’15 to ’40, the Perryman Group sees population 13 growth averaging 1.6 percent annually in the Houston region. Over the same period, the Texas-based economic forecasting ﬁrm expects wage and salary employment to rise at a 1.7 percent annual rate.

The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land Metro Area will add 3.3 million residents between ’15 and ’40. Perryman also forecasts that Houston will add an additional 1.6 million jobs during that time frame and account for one-fourth of Texas job growth during that period.

The Perryman Group forecasts Houston’s population to reach 9.9 million and employment to grow to 4.7 million by 2040.

Population and Employment Forecast Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA (Millions) Population Employment

3.1 ’15 6.7

3.4 ’20 7.2

3.7 ’25 7.8

4.1 ’30 8.5

4.4 ’35 9.2

4.7 ’40 9.9

Source: 2018 Perryman Economic Forecast, released February 2018 Greater Houston Region

GREATER HOUSTON POPULATION GROWTH AND 14 REGION TOP EMPLOYERS

The Greater Houston region is one of the most dynamic in the country, featuring a variety of distinct and diverse communities to run your MONTGOMERY business and call home. From the bustling urban core to master-planned 2010 | 455,752 +25.3% suburban communities, Houston offers something for everyone. 2017 | 570,934 Select Top Employers: Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Aon Hewitt The Partnership is proud to CB&I represent the following 11 counties:

AUSTIN BRAZORIA WALLER 2010 | 43,271 2017 | 51,307 +18.6% CHAMBERS FORT BEND Select Top Employer: Grundfos CBS Dewberry Farm Orizon Industries a GALVESTON HARRIS Spitzer Company

LIBERTY MONTGOMERY AUSTIN 2010 | 28,411 SAN JACINTO WALKER +4.8% 2017 | 29,786 Select Top Employers: WALLER International Paper Seacon Advanced Products Western International Gas

HARRIS 2010 | 4,093,244 +13.7% 2017 | 4,652,980 Select Top Employers: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center United Airlines Memorial Hermann Hospital System 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

WALKER SAN JACINTO 2010 | 67,861 2010 | 26,377 +6.5% +7.2% 2017 | 72,245 2017 | 28,270 15 Select Top Employers: Select Top Employers: Aramark Coldspring ISD Texas Department of Criminal Justice Shepherd ISD Sam Houston State University San Jacinto County

WALKER SAN JACINTO

LIBERTY MONTGOMERY LIBERTY 2010 | 75,641 +10.6% 2017 | 83,658 WALLER Select Top Employer: Onpoint Industrial Services Dayton Lease & Pipeline Services AUSTIN Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

CHAMBERS HARRIS CHAMBERS 2010 | 35,099 +18.1% 41,441 FORT BEND 2017 | GALVESTON Select Top Employers: Walmart Distribution JSW STEEL (USA) INC. Covestro LLC

BRAZORIA

GALVESTON 2010 | 291,303 +15.0% 2017 | 335,036 Select Top Employers: FORT BEND BRAZORIA UTMB Health 2010 | 584,638 2010 | 313,127 ExxonMobil Refining and Supply +30.8% +15.8% 2017 | 764,828 2017 | 362,457 American National Insurance Co Select Top Employers: Select Top Employers: Schlumberger Technology Corp The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport United Parcel Service Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery Frito-Lay, Inc. The Infinity Group Global Access to People and Goods

GATEWAY TO HOUSTON FEATURES:

16 THE WORLD Direct ﬂ ights to 182 destinations around the globe. Houston is a great global city, with ties reaching around the world. The region’s geographic location provides More than 90 consulate offices easy global access for both goods and people. From Port Houston to the Houston Airport System to a host of multi-national entities doing business around the More than 100 companies with nearly clock, Houston is where you want to be to connect your 3,000 subsidiaries in 116 other nations business to the world.

5,000+ Houston-area ﬁ rms, foreign GLOBAL TRADE government offices and nonproﬁ t organizations involved in international business The Houston-Galveston Customs District recorded trade valued at $192 billion for 2017. This places Houston as Twenty foreign banks, the second largest U.S. Customs District based on vessel representing ten nations weight and vessel value. Houston’s top 10 trade partners were responsible for 52 percent, or $99 billion, of the region’s foreign trade in 2017.

Houston’s Top Ten Trading Partners Daily Nonstop Destinations from Houston 2017 - (in Billions of Dollars) 182 Nonstop Destinations

MEXICO REPUBLIC OF KOREA 20.1 6.8

CANADA CHINA JAPAN 5 destinations 18.8 6.4

ASIA U.S. 3 destinations 114 destinations EUROPE 7 destinations BRAZIL SAUDI ARABIA 12.6 5.7 MIDDLE EAST MEXICO 2 destinations 23 destinations CARIBBEAN 9 destinations

GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM CENTRAL 9.6 5.6 AMERICA 10 destinations

SOUTH AMERICA 7 destinations NETHERLANDS COLOMBIA 8.6 5.1 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2 destinations Source: WISERTrade: US District Harmonized Query 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

SELECTED INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES WITH A PRESENCE IN HOUSTON 17

Hundreds of international companies have opened, expanded or relocated to Houston.

HOUSTON IS THE 2ND LARGEST U.S. METRO EXPORTER

$83.0 billion in imports in ’17

$109.2 billion in exports in ’17

54.1 MILLION AIR PASSENGERS TRAVEL THROUGH HOUSTON AIRPORTS IN ’17

42.9 million domestic travelers 11.2 million international travelers THE BEST VIEW OF HOUSTON IS FROM THE NORTH HOUSTON DISTRICT 182 nonstop destinations MINUTES FROM GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT

HOUSTON’S LARGEST HOTELS AND GROWING BUSINESSES 5,000+ Houston companies doing business abroad RENOVATED OFFICE SPACE AND LAND AVAILABLE FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT

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YOUNG AND 18 DIVERSE TALENT

TALENT

The Houston metro area is the most racially and ethnically diverse region in the United States and the ﬁfth most populous metro with 6.9 million people. The Houston metro region offers a diverse an extensive labor force of more than three million workers, larger than 35 states.

Houston is home to 1.65 million millennials growing almost 20 percent percent from ’06 to ’16, the second- fastest increase among major U.S. metros. Houston’s millennial population continues to grow as a top 10 city for attracting millenials and number one in retaining college graduates.

Houston Region Average Annual Employment – 2017

20% Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 16% Professional and Business Services 13% Government 13% Educational and Health Services 11% Leisure and Hospitality 7% Manufacturing 7% Construction 4% Other Services 3% Finance and Insurance 3% Upstream Energy 2% Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1% Information

Source: Texas Workforce Commission 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

HEADQUARTERS AND PROFESSIONAL TALENT

As the Headquarters Capital of the Americas, Houston 19 has the professional and corporate services talent needed to support some of the world’s largest companies.

Headquarters and Corporate-Related Occupations in the Houston Metro Area

($) Average ($) Median Occupation Employment Annual Wage Annual Wage

ALL MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS 128,130 138,880 118,820 Chief Executives 1,580 258,440 ≥ 208,000 General and Operations Managers 47,800 150,920 124,910 Marketing Managers 2,610 166,830 152,130

Computer and Information Systems Managers 5,790 157,400 148,640 Financial Managers 8,780 163,290 142,910 Human Resources Managers 2,080 148,940 133,740 Purchasing Managers 1,700 152,580 136,310

ALL BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS 154,980 84,490 74,700 Human Resources Specialists 13,450 68,900 61,780 Market Research Analysts 6,740 75,030 67,620 Accountants and Auditors 37,990 89,900 78,630 Business Operations Specialists 17,730 90,090 81,910

LEGAL OCCUPATIONS 23,610 126,620 93,090 Lawyers 12,750 175,380 162,800 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 5,810 61,440 57,870 Legal Secretaries 3,310 48,390 45,580

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS 467,890 38,660 34,790 Office and Administrative Support Supervisors 27,990 64,600 59,360 Customer Service Representatives 54,880 34,940 32,060 Executive Administrative Assistants 10,910 60,610 57,570 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 42,230 36,230 34,490 Office Clerks 86,090 37,130 33,710

SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS 301,200 44,770 28,870 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 6,430 95,470 81,620 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 29,420 68,430 55,160

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016 Note: Un-bolded occupations are a subset of the bolded major occupation group. These are selected occupations and not meant to sum to the major occupation group. Talent & Education

TOP ENGINEERING TALENT FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Engineers across all industries have a strong 20 Engineers in Location presence in Houston, which has been Engineering Discipline Houston MSA Quotient described as “the world’s leading pool of engineering talent.” Houston is home to Aerospace Engineers 3,060 2.13 240,000 STEM specialists and consistently Biomedical Engineers 220 0.51 ranks ﬁrst or second as the top city for the number of STEM workers and the highest Chemical Engineers 4,110 6.15 concentration of engineers. Civil Engineers 10,690 1.78 Computer Hardware Engineers 820 0.54 Electrical Engineers 4,250 1.11 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 2,790 1.01 Environmental Engineers 850 0.77 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining 1,450 2.73 Safety Engineers and Inspectors Industrial Engineers 5,270 0.98 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 870 5.13 Materials Engineers 660 1.18 Mechanical Engineers 8,470 1.42 Petroleum Engineers 10,880 15.88 All Other Engineers 3,090 1.20 Total – Engineering Occupations 57,480 1.68

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

DIGITAL TECH TALENT Houston Metro Area Technology-Related Occupation Employment While not traditionally considered a computer and software development powerhouse, the fact is Houston Occupation Employment is home to 97,550 workers in technology-related Software Developers and Programmers 27,020 occupations. This ﬁgure ranks Houston eleventh largest in the country with 42 percent more tech workers Computer, Support Database and 50,530 Systems than Austin. Computer and Information Systems 5,790 During the past ﬁve years, Houston has seen a rapid Managers increase of 31.4 percent in our tech talent base, faster Technology Engineering-Related 14,210 than even Austin (28.3 percent), Denver (29.0 percent) TOTAL TECHNOLOGY-RELATED 97,550 and Boston (11.4 percent). OCCUPATIONS

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016

Software developers and computer programming-related occupations in Houston

($) Average ($) Median Occupation Employment Annual Wage Annual Wage

COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS 80,780 90,970 87,050

Computer Programmers 4,980 81,150 80,460 Software Developers, Applications 12,680 107,420 105,170 Software Developers, Systems Software 7,490 109,710 105,350 Web Developers 1,870 70,430 68,390

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016 Talent & Education

UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES

The Houston region has more than 20 universities 22 and colleges, including three Tier 1 Universities. Houston-area colleges and universities educate nearly 220,000 students annually and graduate nearly 55,000 students. In addition, another estimated 200,000 students are enrolled annually in local community and technical colleges.

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University of Houston – University Park 42,704 43,774 9,279 9,524 Tier 1 Rice University 6,719 6,855 2,152 2,167 Texas A & M University – College Station 63,813 60,435 14,805 15,532 Baylor College of Medicine 1,572 1,563 350 342 Brazosport College 4,221 4,320 798 967 Houston Baptist University 3,160 3,270 637 725 Lamar University 14,965 15,022 3,775 4,836 North American University 660 740 65 89 Prairie View A & M University 8,315 8,762 1,603 1,532 Sam Houston State University 20,031 20,031 4,432 4,618 South Texas College of Law 1,042 968 339 338 Texas A & M University – Galveston 2,324 2,178 411 452 Texas Southern University 8,965 8,862 1,549 1,562 The Art Institute of Houston 1,642 1,364 446 317 University of Houston – Clear Lake 8,906 8,669 2,571 2,579 University of Houston – Downtown 14,262 14,251 2,436 2,882 University of Houston – Victoria 4,152 4,114 1,058 1,010 University of Phoenix – Houston Campus 3,841 2,597 1,342 1,114 University of St. Thomas 3,359 3,312 1,016 1,042 University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston 4,795 5,051 1,414 1,498 University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 320 360 158 144 University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 3,169 3,238 1,195 1,305 TOTAL 222,937 219,736 51,831 54,575

Notes: Enrollment includes full-time, part-time, degree-seeking, non-degree-seeking, undergraduate, graduate, professional, doctoral, post-baccalaure- ate post-master’s students. Degrees & Certificates Awarded Includes data for first and second majors, certificates at any level, bachelor’s, master’s, professional and doctorate degrees. Sources: National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS); College Navigator; Assorted university websites; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

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Alvin Community College 5,116 5,658 1,165 1,245 Blinn College 19,157 18,914 1,725 1,336 College of the Mainland 4,013 3,995 564 643 Galveston College 2,071 2,200 437 531 Houston Community College System 46,342 47,197 7,192 8,129 Lee College 6,202 7,134 1,771 2,205 Lone Star College System 74,160 77,109 7,995 9,020

San Jacinto College District 32,346 33,183 5,235 6,519 Wharton County Junior College 7,416 7,072 741 1,074 TOTAL 196,823 202,462 26,825 30,702

Notes: Enrollment includes full-time, part-time, degree-seeking, non-degree-seeking, undergraduate, graduate, professional, doctoral, post-baccalaure- ate post-master’s students. Degrees & Certificates Awarded Includes data for first and second majors, certificates at any level, bachelor’s, master’s, professional and doctorate degrees. Sources: National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS); College Navigator; Assorted university websites; Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Plant Your Company In thethe woodswoods The Woodlands Area Texas

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51%+ 2.74 have a Bachelor’s average or Graduate Degree household size Demographics & Diversity

AMERICA’S MOST 26 DIVERSE CITY

Both the New York Times and LA Times have declared Houston “America’s Most Diverse City.” Houston has no ethnic majority and welcomes people from around the world. It has been said that in terms of racial and ethnic composition, the Houston of today resembles what America will look like in 40 years. In 2016, the Houston metro area was home to an estimated 1.6 million foreign- born residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This ﬁgure represents 23.2 percent of the metro population, meaning nearly one-in-four Houstonians was born outside of the United States.

Also, as a global city, more than 145 languages are spoken here. In fact, four-in-ten Houstonians speak a language other than English at home. This is a fact that shows up in the Houston Independent School District’s dual-language programs that offer immersive-instruction in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish and several other languages. There is a richness to the fabric of Houston you will not ﬁnd in many other cities. You will discover that Houstonians have a sense of shared community, commitment and mutual respect that many American cities are searching for today.

INCLUSIVITY Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home 2016 Population 5 Years and Over People from all different faiths, lifestyles, cultures, Percent of politics and customs ﬁnd Houston to be an inclusive and Language Population Population welcoming city. If you’re willing to dream big and work hard, all things are possible in Houston. English Only 3,816,017 60.9 Language other than English 2,450,491 39.1 Spanish 1,853,677 29.6 Other Indo-European 207,253 3.3 languages Asian and Paciﬁc Island 300,526 4.8 1 IN 4 HOUSTONIANS languages $5()25(,*1Ǧ%251 Other languages 89,035 1.4 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

Race/Ethnicity: Houston Now (2016) and the U.S. in 2060 Population Distribution

Houston MSA, 2016

Hispanic

36.8% 36.9% 16.9% 7.6% 1.8% White Black U.S.A., 2060 Asian

Other 28.6% 43.6% 13.0% 9.1% 5.7%

Source: US Census Bureau Quality of Life

LIVE. WORK. PLAY.

28 There’s no place quite like Houston. Houston offers a class dining, arts, hotels, sports and events. Houston has low cost of living while maintaining an incredibly high consistently been ranked as a top market for everything quality of life with the amenities you expect to find in from lifestyle to human capital to raising a family. There’s a world-class city. Houstonians, no matter what age or always something to enjoy in this city filled with diversity, background, enjoy countless activities and opportunities. southern hospitality, innovation, urban chic, greenery and Houston is a welcoming and global city, filled with world- of course, culture. To put it simply, Houston has it all.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND LIVABLE INCOME

In Houston, one thing is certain, here your dollar goes cities. The C2ER Cost of Living Index for 2017 shows further. Everyone from new graduates to working parents Houston has the ﬁfth lowest cost of living among the will have the opportunity to work hard and play hard in nation’s 20 most populous metropolitan areas. Houston. Houston has one of the lowest overall cost of living among the nation’s 20 most populous metropolitan areas. In addition, after taxes, living costs are 1.8 percent below the average for all major U.S. metros. Texas is HOUSTON IS ONE one of the few states that does not have an individual OF THE MOST income tax, and ranks 8th for lowest individual taxes by CNN Money. In addition, Houston has one of the lowest AFFORDABLE MAJOR personal and per-family tax burdens among major U.S. CITIES IN THE U.S. EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW BUSINESS IN CONROE, TEXAS

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Cost of Living Comparison MISC. TRANSPOR- HEALTH GOODS URBAN AREA COMPOSITE GROCERIES HOUSING UTILITIES TATION CARE & SERVICES 30 New York (Manhattan), NY 238.6 138.8 494.6 118.3 130.0 115.5 148.9 San Francisco, CA 192.9 125.8 361.2 115.6 134.4 124.9 128.9 Washington, DC 155.7 113.8 253.7 114.5 112.4 100.9 122.9 Seattle, WA 149.0 127.1 194.2 123.8 133.1 124.6 135.5 Boston, MA 148.2 106.2 207.0 141.8 110.8 135.8 130.0 Los Angeles, CA 148.0 113.9 240.8 107.1 125.6 109.2 108.9 San Diego, CA 146.1 114.7 237.8 117.7 122.8 107.0 103.6 Chicago, IL 123.6 108.6 155.6 90.7 126.6 101.6 115.1

Philadelphia, PA 117.2 116.6 129.5 125.1 114.9 106.1 107.4 Miami, FL 114.6 105.8 143.8 99.1 112.2 97.3 101.6 Denver, CO 112.0 98.3 133.5 94.0 105.5 105.7 107.6 Minneapolis, MN 104.9 107.0 104.8 91.6 107.9 104.9 107.3 Dallas, TX 102.1 95.1 104.9 104.8 99.3 101.5 102.5 Atlanta, GA 99.0 105.6 94.4 85.8 101.0 107.9 102.1 HOUSTON, TX 98.2 87.1 104.8 111.2 97.4 91.5 94.7

Detroit, MI 96.9 91.0 94.1 102.6 107.9 94.5 97.4 Phoenix, AZ 95.0 97.6 95.2 96.6 91.7 98.0 93.9 Tampa, FL 94.8 100.4 77.0 116.9 106.1 98.6 97.2 St. Louis, MO 90.6 105.2 71.7 114.5 95.8 95.9 91.3

*Metro areas represented by most dominant urban area. Riverside, California, is among the 20 most populous MSAs, but did not submit COLI data. (Average for 269 Urban Areas = 100) Source: Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), Cost of Living Index, 2017 Annual Average (Data based on a survey of 269 urban areas, published January 2018).

HEALTH CARE

Houston has long been known for its ﬁrst-rate health care Center. TMC is home to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, system, with many Houston-area hospitals consistently Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine, ranking among the nation’s top institutions. Houston among 55 other premier training, research and clinical is home to the largest collection of healthcare and life institutions. science institutions in the world – the Texas Medical

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Houston has seen a resurgence in urban living. Houston’s scenery and skyline views, artwork, play areas, the Downtown, Midtown and Neartown communities offer “go-to” dog park in the city, hike and bike trails, and residents access to urban living at affordable costs. A gathering places to enjoy outdoor activities as well as $50 million renovation to one of Houston’s urban parks, live, artistic performances. Buffalo Bayou Park, allows residents quick access to 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

ARTS & CULTURE

Houston is one of the few U.S. cities with resident 31 companies in all four major performing arts – drama, ballet, opera and orchestra. Houston has an acclaimed and extensive cultural scene including internationally renowned museums, symphony, grand opera, ballet and theatre; and a 17-block Downtown Theater District. Also, cultures from all over the world come together in Houston, and the city celebrates this diversity in many ways, including festivals and events. Houston’s got you covered with everything from the Renaissance Festival to the Houston International Film Festival to the Bayou City Arts Festival. We also celebrate our diverse culture with family-friendly events such as the Houston Latin Fest, Greek Festival, Italian Festival, the Lunar New Year Festivals, the Tomball German Heritage Festival and countless others.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Houston is one of America’s greenest cities. Houston public parks, Cullen Park and George Bush Park. With a ranks ﬁrst in total park acreage among major U.S. cities. wide range of open-air activities like Zumba or ice skating The region boasts 345 miles of interconnected bikeways, at Discovery Green and free performances at the Miller 545 developed parks and 220 open spaces. In fact, Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park, there are no limits to Houston is home to two of the nation’s 10 largest urban what you can do outside. Quality of Life

SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT

Houston offers world-class shopping, from the famed and even ZZ Top got their start. The region boasts many Houston Galleria to the pedestrian-friendly Sugar Land of the top music venues in the country, with two state- Town Square; from the urban vibe of CITYCENTRE to the of-the-art venues coming online within the last year: The family-friendly Memorial City Mall and The Woodlands White Oak Music Hall, Houston’s newest outdoor venue Market Street. There is something for every taste and with 8,000 square feet of space with indoor and outdoor budget. Everyone can ﬁnd something that they enjoy in stages and the Sugar Land Smart Financial Centre, a Houston. And when it comes to music, there’s never a ﬂexible 200,000-square foot venue. These are just a few dull moment when it comes to Houston’s nightlife and of the several dozen venues to check out for concerts entertainment. After all, this is where Lyle Lovett, Beyoncé and shows.

SPORTS

Houston is a great place to play. You can enjoy countless the NBA All-Star Game. Locally, Houstonians cheer on the lifestyles without the premium price of other major cities. Astros at Minute Maid Park, the Rockets at Toyota Center, From team sports to extreme sports, Houstonians are the Texans at NRG Stadium, the Dynamo and the Dash at loyal and have that winning spirit. Houston has played BBVA Compass Stadium, and the rustlers at the Houston host to the nation’s and the world’s largest sporting Livestock Show and Rodeo (the world’s largest live events like the Super Bowl, NCAA Finals, Major League entertainment and livestock exhibition in the world,) – and Baseball All-Star Game, Copa America Centenario, and everything in between.

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE

Known as Culinary Capital of the South, Houston delivers population makes any restaurant concept feel right at on its reputation. With more than 10,000 restaurants and home. Houston’s culinary pedigree continued to expand more than 600 bars representing cuisines from over 70 rapidly in 2017 when Houston was represented by nine countries, Houston’s global ties are felt across countless nominees across several categories for the James Beard traditional and fusion cuisines. Whether its food trucks or Restaurant and Chef Awards. Michelin Star delicacies, the diverse makeup of Houston’s La Marque, Texas DIRECTLY IN THE PATH OF PREDICABLE DEVELOPMENT

10.7 % BOOMING residential Growth population & commercial growth from development. 2010-2017

More I-45 Opening doors on Access & frontage than expansion any city in 14.3 miles of prime Galveston 45 FRONTAGE. of I-45 County

16,000 residents. community 4 school districts. ONE LOVE, ONE CITY.

Ports STRATEGICALLY Rail POSITIONED and Opportunity Industry is knocking Education offering creative Infrastructure incentives.

The City of La Marque is strategically positioned 15 miles southeast of Houston and serves as a southern anchor for the economically strong Houston/Galveston Region. La Marque is the geographic center of Galveston County with more than 14 miles of frontage on the expanding Interstate 45 corridor and is the second-fastest-growing city in the County, just behind League City. Now is the time for commercial expansion in La Marque as we are on the brink of a major development boom. Get the RTA data at LMEDC.com.

ALEX GETTY, Executive director LA MARQUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 409-938-9258 | [email protected] Industry Sector: Energy

THE ENERGY CAPITAL 34 OF THE WORLD

Houston is the Energy Capital of the World and the Houston is home to 4,800 energy- related ﬁrms and is at “brain trust” for virtually every segment of the oil and gas the forefront of foreign investment in energy—particularly industry, including exploration, production, transmission, in Mexico. Additionally, Houston’s petrochemical sector is marketing and supply with a growing focus on renewable experiencing record level growth with $50 billion dollars forms of energy technology. Houston employs nearly of facility construction underway. a third of the nation’s jobs in oil and gas extraction.

Home to more engineers 4,800+ energy-related More than 80 pipeline than any other U.S. Metro establishments in Houston transportation establishments

More than $50 billion in More than 700 exploration Hundreds of manufacturers petrochemical projects recently and production ﬁrms and 800 and wholesalers of energy- completed or underway oilﬁeld service companies sector products

ENERGY INDUSTRY “BRAIN TRUST”

Houston’s high concentration of energy expertise and experience has meant a large number of relocations to the Houston region since Shell Oil left New York for Houston in 1971.

Houston is home to 40 of the nation’s 134 publicly traded oil and gas exploration and production ﬁrms, including 10 of the top 25

Access to 3 million workers

Eight of the ten largest global integrated INDUSTRY OVERVIEW oil companies have operations in houston The Houston MSA holds thirty percent of the nation’s jobs in oil and gas extraction and Engineering and architecture one in eight of the nation’s jobs in support occupations location quotient 1.68 activities for mining.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - December 2017 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 35 New energy technologies such as horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing and deep water off shore technology began or are centered in Houston.

Houston is home to: BP’s Center for High-Performance Computing (world’s largest private super computer)

Shell Technology Ventures (the ﬁ rst corporate venture fund in the oil and gas industry)

Dow Chemical’s Texas Innovation Center

Aramco Services’ 60,000 sf R&D center

Chevron Technology Ventures

PETROCHEMICAL POWERHOUSE

The Texas Gulf Coast has 25% of the nation’s reﬁ ning capacity, capable of reﬁ ning 4.8 Million barrels of oil per day

Houston has 40% of the nation’s base petrochemical manufacturing capacity

The Houston metro is home to: 102 Petroleum 576 Chemical 220 Plastic products manufacturing establishments

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, 3Q17 Industry Sector: Life Sciences

THIRD COAST FOR 36 LIFE SCIENCES

Houston is home to the largest medical complex in the world - the Texas Medical Center - and provides clinical health care, research and education at its 54 institutions.

The healthcare and life sciences industries employ more than 320,000 workers, making it larger than Houston’s energy sector. Houston is home to more than 190 life science companies and start-ups, 132 hospitals and health clinics, and some of the country’s top research $1.8 billion in life facilities. TMCx is one of the country’s largest life science sciences research annually business incubators facilitating the development of early- Largest medical center in the stage digital health and medical device companies, while world with unmatched patient housing the cutting edge JLABS incubator from Johnson volumes, clinical trials and research & Johnson’s Innovation.

WORKFORCE RESEARCH

National Institutes of Home to more than 19,400 biotech specialists More than 1,300 Health grants awarded in the Houston region totaling $610 million in 2016 56,000 students study medicine, biotech and healthcare annually Over 25 Research and Innovation Centers

6,650 of the world’s top medical researchers in the areas of genomics, clinical research, Cancer Prevention Research Institute regenerative medicine, immune-therapeutics, of Texas has awarded over $600 translational research and health I.T. million in grants to the Houston region

Nearly 4,200 active clinical trials in the Houston region or 14% of all trials in the U.S.

VENTURE CAPITAL

Life science ﬁrms in Houston have attracted The Texas Medical Center launched the TMC Venture more than $311 million in venture capital Fund in 2017, aiming to raise and invest $25 million (VC) investment since 2012 in capital early stage health care technology companies in the Houston area 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER TMC: THE CENTER FOR

With the largest concentration of scientists anywhere, INNOVATION TMC is harnessing their collective knowledge, talent, and TMCx is one of the largest life sciences business technology to lead the next generation of innovation. accelerators in the nation providing a gateway to the facilities and resources of TMC. 106,000+ 1,345 total acres total employees

10 million patient Over 9,200 total encounters per year patient beds

TMC is the 8th largest business district in the U.S.

THE FUTURE OF TMC

TMC3 Innovation Campus will be a 30-acre campus centered around a 250,000 sq. ft. double helix. The facility will link existing campus research institutions to promote collaborative research under a single Institutional Review Board (IRB). Industry Sector: HQ & Business Services

#4 city for Fortune ONE OF AMERICA’S 500 headquarters

TOP FIVE #5 city for Fortune 1000 HEADQUARTERS CITIES and Global 1000 headquarters

Houston is an inclusive Houston’s business-friendly climate and talented workforce is one welcoming city with of the many reasons why the region ranks fourth in corporate America’s youngest, most headquarters for Fortune 500 companies. diverse talent pool

Ranked #2 City for Business Relocations and Expansions in U.S. (2018) 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

39 20 FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES HEADQUARTERED IN HOUSTON

Source: Fortune, June 2017

Countrycharm. Citychic.

Executives enjoy exceptional Fulshear lifestyle options to Houston’s global amenities and low cost of living

We think big, then we do it. Houston companies solves many of the world’s most pressing challenges

Houston’s success as a top global market for headquarters www.fulsheartexas.gov is fueled by a deep and wide Family-friendly since 1824 array of professional service ﬁ rms that support corporate operations. Real Estate

REAL ESTATE

Six major business districts are accessible within 40 minutes of executive-and international-airports

50 million square-feet of Class A office, many full of corporate and lifestyle amenities

#1 Largest municipal purchases of renewable energy in U.S.

Top 3 in U.S. for LEED-certiﬁed buildings (behind New York and Los Angeles)

Aggressive landlord and developer incentives creates exceptional buyer values competitive with top HQ cities

HOUSTON OFFERS AN EXCEPTIONAL QUIALITY OF LIFE FOR EXECUTIVES AND PROFESSIONAL

Houston offers superb executive and professional lifestyle opportunities within minutes of major employment centers across the region. Houston’s low cost of living means your money (and lifestyle) goes further in Houston than other major global cities.

Limitless outdoor Countless pathways to careers Home to one of the nation’s lifestyles (345 miles of and entry into top colleges and largest collections of ﬁne bikeways, 60,000 acres of universities through nationally art, museums, visual and parks, 200+ days of sunshine ranked K-12 public, private, performing arts including each year, two yacht clubs) charter and magnet schools symphony, theaters, and countless live music venues

Access to world class Entertain clients among Cost of living healthcare at the Texas 10,000 restaurants and consistently below Medical Center’s 54 bars representing 70-countries the national average institutions of excellence

Estate style homes, luxury #3 city for luxury condos, master-planned retail shopping communities, waterfront or ranch style living — Houston has it all TECHNOLOGY GROWS IN

TOP: AOI is adding 530 new jobs at its SUGAR LAND Sugar Land campus.

BOTTOM: Schlum- berger will consolidate its U.S. headquarters to Sugar Land, ugar Land has been • Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. investing more than praised by executives (AOI) is a leading provider of $200 million in capital and site selectors for fi ber-optic access network prod- improvements. S its pro-business attitude and ucts for the cable broadband, execution. Sugar Land supports internet data center and fi ber-to- tech industry success—from the home markets. The company corporate headquarters to expanded its headquarters and scientifi c research and devel- manufacturing facility in Sugar opment. Recent successes Land, bringing over $39 million demonstrate how the services in investment, retaining 235 jobs and products developed in and adding 530 new jobs over Sugar Land benefi t the daily the next 10 years. AOI decided lives of residents, travelers and to expand its facilities in Sugar businesses across the country. Land after evaluating options CITY OF SUGAR • Schlumberger, the world’s overseas. “We have experienced leading supplier of technology, signifi cant growth in the markets LAND ECONOMIC integrated project management we serve and are excited to DEVELOPMENT and information solutions to expand our facilities and produc- customers working in the oil tion capacity in Sugar Land,” said and gas industry worldwide, Dr. Thompson Lin, AOI founder Phil Wagner plans to consolidate the com- and chief executive offi cer. Director of pany’s U.S. headquarters to the Sugar Land’s pro-business Economic Development City of Sugar Land as part of its climate, highly educated and 2700 Town Center Blvd. N. long-term resource manage- globally diverse population and Sugar Land, TX 77479 ment and consolidation strate- family-oriented quality of life Phone: 281-275-2229 gy. The Fortune 500 company attract everything from Fortune Fax: 281-275-2217 SugarLandEcoDev.com will reposition more than 500 500 companies to startups, [email protected] jobs to its Sugar Land cam- making the city an economic pus. The company will also be powerhouse within the Hous- investing more than $200 mil- ton region. The city’s Economic lion in capital improvements Development Department has at its existing 200-acre Sugar the resources to help your new Land campus. or existing business to grow, expand or relocate. Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

A MANUFACTURING 27 million U.S. consumers within 300 miles radius 42 POWERHOUSE $80 Billion in products Houston is one of the most important subsector specialties include manufactured annually industrial bases in the world. There fabricated metal, machinery, and are more than 6,300 manufacturers chemical manufacturing. Collectively, in the region producing more than these subsectors represent One of the largest $80 billion dollars of products 60 percent of Houston’s total industrial workforce in the annually. The skilled workforce manufacturing workforce. country nationwide with includes more than 220,000 220,000 employees industrial workers and Houston

Easy access to 3 Tier One universities with an educational network of 60 colleges #1 GLOBAL COMPETITIVE and 400,000 students CITY IN MACHINERY AND #1 Global competitive city EQUIPMENT in machinery and equipment

Manufacturing Employment in Houston Number of jobs

DURABLE GOODS 138,200 NON-DURABLE GOODS 82,900

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 48,300 Petroleum and Coal 10,200 Products Manufacturing 42, 200 Machinery Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing 38,800

Computer and Electronic 13,900 Product Manufacturing Other Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing 33,600

Other Durable Goods Manufacturing 33,800

TOTAL MANUFACTURING 221,100

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, December 2017 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

HOUSTON MANUFACTURING Manufacturing by Subsector ADVANTAGE 43 30% Other Houston has global access to Manufacturing markets with it being centrally located within the U.S and the 22% Fabricated Metal Products Americas. Not to mention its world- class infrastructure around two 19% Machinery international airports, four seaports, Manufacturing rail, and highways all of which 18% Chemicals allows companies to minimize their transportation and distribution costs 6% Computer & in North America and worldwide. Electronic Products

5% Petroleum & Coal Products

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, December 2017 Top Projects

TOP PROJECTS

44 Selected Recent Houston Business Expansions and Relocations

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11 1 30 19 18 29 26 9 23 17 6 3 27 21 10 14 7

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BUSINESS COSTS

46 Houston offers a competitive business environment at a favorable cost. By many measures, Houston is a tier 1 city Overall Business Cost Index with tier 2 costs. Houston is also unabashedly pro-growth. Percent Above/Below the U.S. Average Cost As a testament to Houston’s strong business climate with New York City 4.7% low costs and low regulations, Houston remains one of San Francisco 4.5% the top two cities in the nation based on the number of Boston 1.2% business relocations and expansions.

Seattle 0.8% The 2016 KPMG’s Guide to International Business Los Angeles 0.8% Location Costs shows Houston’s business cost is below -0.2% Philadelphia the U.S. average and lower than many major cities. -0.6% The Index measures the combined impact of 26 cost Washington, D.C. components such as labor, transportation, real estate, -1.7% Chicago utilities, and taxes. -2.2% Denver -2.4% Houston REGULATORY ADVANTAGES Source: KPMG Competitive Alternatives

The City of Houston has set priorities to support growth and innovation. The City has no local minimum wage, permitting is fast and friendly, and the cost of doing NO. 2 FOR BUSINESS business in Houston is well-below the U.S. major metro average. Additionally, Houston has no personal or RELOCATIONS AND corporate income tax. EXPANSIONS

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Houston is the nation’s fifth largest office market with cheaper than comparable sites in other major U.S. cities. more than 200 million square feet (msf) of net rentable Houston is one of the most affordable cities for tenants to area and five business districts that creates significant build new office space. In a recent study by JLL, Houston value and cost savings in contrast with other major was one of the least expensive markets to build out metropolitan areas. Due to a soft office market with new offices. a large surplus of available Class A properties, many From 2016-2018, Houston also saw a significant tenants negotiate highly-competitive rates for net uptick in the addition of co-working and collaboration effective rents. Houston also offers one of the nation’s spaces across the region. To meet the need of tech lowest costs of finish-out for office properties across firms, startups and small collaboration labs for global major metropolitan cities. companies, new facilities opened at StationHouston, According to RS Means Construction Cost Index report WeWork, START Houston, Headquarters, The Cannon for 2016, Houston compares very favorable with most and other developments. Maker space is also available at of the major cities nationally. Land prices in Houston are several locations across the region. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

Houston Construction Cost Advantage Houston 87.6 47

Chicago 118.8

NYC 131.2

Boston 118.8

Denver 92.7

Seattle 103.5

D.C. 97.6 Not in district 100 = Source: RS Means U.S. Average

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Houston is the nation’s sixth largest industrial market, manufacturing, logistics and distribution and flex space in due in part to Houston’s large and high-growth urban and rural environments. population, its central geographic advantages as a hub Since 2014, the Houston region has experienced a for the Americas, access to three air cargo airports, four significant increase in construction of large-scale, deep-water seaports, three class-1 railroads and a vast industrial properties to accommodate growth of national network of interstates and interstate-quality highways fulfillment and regional distribution companies such as to move products quickly. The Houston region boasts FedEx, UPS, Ikea, Amazon, HomeDepot, Best Buy, Daikin, more than 500 million square feet of industrial space for and others.

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Existing Inventory Under Construction Average Asking Rent (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.) Vacancy Rate (%) ($/SF/YR)* Metro Market Downtown- Suburban- Downtown- Suburban- Downtown- Suburban- Downtown- Suburban- All Classes All Classes All Classes All Classes All Classes All Classes Class A Class A U.S. Total/Average 1,972,059,434 4,156,651,859 46,346,643 60,510,808 10.4% 13.0% $46.40 $29.92

HOUSTON 43,654,111 188,239,181 778,344 643,805 20.6% 18.7% $44.37 $32.30

Atlanta 50,593,901 172,966,900 2,023,106 2,055,219 12.0% 14.2% $30.34 $27.70

Boston 70,192,077 144,284,716 1,986,600 3,476,421 10.5% 15.6% $59.83 $27.94

Chicago 163,044,549 131,239,346 1,912,630 – 11.6% 18.1% $44.63 $28.52

Dallas-Fort Worth 43,120,162 287,344,693 704,914 8,160,825 20.0% 15.2% $27.44 $30.09

Los Angeles 33,567,100 275,518,600 1,389,300 3,666,200 20.0% 13.7% $41.57 $37.83

San Francisco Bay Area 110,674,096 163,033,679 6,436,502 8,886,884 7.9% 9.1% $72.70 $50.17

Washington, D.C. 142,619,443 288,873,764 6,997,949 3,774,395 11.8% 16.9% $60.27 $33.68

Source: Colliers International, Office Market Outlook, Q4 2017 *Note: Many tenants negotiate highly-competitive rates for net ectiveeff rents Doing Business in Houston

U.S. Industrial Markets Cost Comparison Q4 2017 Average Asking Rent ($/SF/YR) Existing Inventory Under Construction Vacancy Rate (%) 48 Metro Market (Sq. Ft.) (Sq. Ft.) Warehouse/ Flex/Service Distribution U.S. Total/Average 14,758,248,349 219,557,643 5.1% $11.93 $5.41

HOUSTON 549,843,737 6,375,868 5.4% $10.33 $6.56

Atlanta 689,594,885 21,481,026 6.9% $9.22 $3.94

Boston 147,979,548 1,250,000 9.3% $9.64 $6.56

Chicago 1,377,282,749 9,226,216 6.8% – $5.13

Dallas-Fort Worth 800,289,328 19,765,767 5.9% $9.60 $4.41

Los Angeles 1,589,570,300 25,851,600 2.5% – $8.01

San Francisco Bay Area 384,939,071 1,193,678 4.9% $24.40 $7.45

Washington, D.C. 196,832,010 1,229,171 8.3% $12.52 $7.78

Source: Colliers International, Industrial Market Outlook, Q4 2017

UNION & LABOR COSTS UTILITIES

Texas is a right-to-work state, ensuring a choice among The majority of Texas enjoys a deregulated energy quality union and non-union skilled labor. Houston boasts market, thus providing electricity customers with a one of the lowest unionization rates nationwide with only selection of retail electric providers and open market 2.9 percent of its private workers unionized, signiﬁcantly competition. Electric power is distributed across the lower than the national rate of 6.7 percent. region by CenterPoint Energy, Entergy Texas, and AEP. Each of these PUC-regulated transmission and distribution utilities are the “local wires company” who ensure a high level of performance with minimal business disruptions in their respective geographic markets.

TAXES

Texas and Houston understand the need for a stable, friendly and transparent tax structure. Texas is one of the few states without a personal, state, or corporate income tax, which makes the cost of doing business very competitive. In 2015, Governor Greg Abbott signed H.B. 32, which permanently reduced the Texas Franchise Tax (Margin Tax) rates by 25 percent. Houston is a cost-effective location for any company looking to establish a presence or expand their current business. Houston’s tax structure makes it a low-cost center for doing business. Plus, the personal tax burden in the Houston area consistently ranks among the lowest in the nation, which makes it an attractive place for people of all backgrounds to live and work. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

STATE & LOCAL BUSINESS INCENTIVES 49

STATE

Texas Enterprise Fund State (Cash Incentives) Texas Capital Fund State (Cash Incentives) The Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF), one of the nation’s The Texas Capital Fund administered by the Department largest deal-closing funds, is a performance-based of Agriculture is an economic development tool designed cash grant for qualifying projects that offer significant to provide financial resources to non-entitlement projected job creation and capital investment where a communities that can be utilized for public infrastructure single Texas site is competing with another viable out-of- or real estate development needed to assist a business state option. Administered by the Office of the Governor, that commits to create and/or retain permanent jobs. TEF awards require unanimous approval by the Governor, Diversification Waiver (Out-of-State Tuition Waiver) Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House. (Workforce Incentives) Texas Enterprise Zone Program (Tax Incentives) This incentive allows employees and family members of The Texas Enterprise Zone Program (EZP) is a potential qualified businesses who have not yet located in Texas to Sales and Use tax refund based on new and retained pay in-state tuition fees if the individual files with a Texas jobs associated with the qualified business site during the institution of higher education. designation period. Communities may nominate projects Permit Assistance for an EZP designation, and projects are awarded by the Governor’s Office during quarterly competitive rounds. TCEQ and the Office of the Governor have established a relationship to assist companies, which may experience Skills Development Fund (Workforce Incentives) unwarranted delays in their environmental permitting Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants are provided process for projects that could affect job creation or have to help companies form partnerships with local state a high economic impact. community colleges and technical schools to provide Manufacturing Sales Tax Exemption (Tax Incentives) custom job training for new or existing employees. Average training costs is $1,800 per trainee and is Leased or purchased machinery, equipment, replacement administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. parts, and accessories that are used or consumed in the Businesses with fewer than 100 employees can also manufacturing, processing, fabricating, or repairing of apply for this program through the Skills for Small tangible personal property for ultimate sale, are exempt Business program. from state and local sales and use tax. State & Local Business incentives

Natural Gas & Electricity Sales & Use Tax Exemption Talent Recruitment and Employer Services (Workforce (Tax Incentives) Incentives)

50 Natural Gas & Electricity Texas companies are exempt Workforce Solutions offers recruiting, training and from paying state and local sales and use tax on retraining, outplacement services, assistance recruiting electricity and natural gas used in manufacturing, and retaining qualiﬁed employees, and valuable processing, or fabricating tangible personal property. information on employment law and labor market trends and statistics. State Sales Tax Exemption for Qualiﬁed Data Centers (Tax Incentives) Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) Texas provides 100 percent exemption on sales tax Designed to help Texas small manufacturing companies for computers, equipment, cooling systems, power remain competitive in the ever changing global infrastructure, electricity and fuel for data centers marketplace. The TMAC center provides technical meeting the minimum thresholds of $200 million in capital assistance at a discounted rate for process improvements, investment, 20 new jobs, and a salary at least 120 percent environmental regulations upgrades, changes in the of the county average salary. technology and the marketplace.

Business Relocation (Tax Incentives) Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (Cash Incentive) A taxable entity may deduct relocation costs incurred from relocating a main office or other principal place Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas of business to the State of Texas from another state or (CPRIT) offers several funding opportunities for promising country if the taxable entity did not do business in the cancer research, product development, and prevention State of Texas before relocating. programs. All funding opportunities are announced through formal Requests for Applications (RFAs) and Research and Development Tax Credit (Tax Incentives) applications must be submitted through the online The Research & Development tax credit provides application receipt system. qualified companies with an option for tax savings On-the-Job Training State (Workforce Incentives) based on a purchase of equipment or software, R&D expenditures or contracts with higher education On-the-Job Training (OJT) offers participants an institutions performing research. opportunity to earn as they learn, while employers benefit from a partial wage reimbursement during the Self-Sufficiency Fund (Workforce Incentives) training period. OJT focuses on jobs that involve new The Self-Sufficiency Fund is a job-training program technologies, production, service or additional skills that is specifically designed for individuals that receive for full-time positions (30 hours per week is considered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). full-time) paying at least $12.00 per hour or more. The program links the business community with local Texas Economic Development Act - Chapter 313 (Tax educational institutions and is administered by the Texas Incentives) Workforce Commission. The goal of the Fund is to assist TANF recipients become independent of government An appraised value limitation agreement in which a financial assistance. taxpayer agrees to build or install property and create jobs in exchange for a limitation on the taxable property value for school district maintenance and operations tax (M&O) purposes and a tax credit. The minimum limitation value varies by school district. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

LOCAL Property Tax Abatement – Chapter 312 (Tax Incentives) Type A & Type B (Cash Incentives) 51 A variety of cities and counties in the Houston region Municipalities may offer cash awards made possible offer tax abatement agreements that exempt part of the by local sales and use tax allotments dedicated to increased value in real or personal property from taxation economic development (Type A and Type B sales tax). for a period not to exceed 10 years. The tax revenues in two forms, the original ‘4A’ tax and the more flexible ‘4B’ tax, are used to finance economic Chapter 380 & 381 (Tax Incentives) development programs and projects that create primary These discretionary incentives typically take the form of (or direct) jobs. property tax abatements, loans or grants, commitments for infrastructure, or payments of portions of the sales Type A & Type B Local (Cash Incentives) tax generated by the project. Negotiations on these Municipalities may offer cash awards made possible by incentives between the local jurisdiction and the local sales and use tax allotments dedicated to economic developer occur on a case by case basis. The Chapter development (Type A and Type B sales tax). The tax 380 is targeted specifically for use by cities while Chapter revenues in two forms, the original ‘4A’ tax and the more 381 is specifically for use by county governments. These flexible ‘4B’ tax, are used to finance economic development agreements can be used in tandem for the same project. programs and projects that create primary (or direct) jobs. State & Local Business incentives

Foreign Trade Zone Local Pollution Control Property Tax Abatement Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ’s) allow companies Ad Valorem Property Tax Abatements are available to 52 dealing in foreign trade to delay payment of U.S. companies with facilities, devices and equipment used Custom’s import duties until their goods and to control air, water or land pollution. Companies wishing merchandise actually enter U.S. commerce. Goods to apply for tax relief for their efforts in controlling can be brought into Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) pollution can apply to the Texas Commission on without formal U.S. Customs entry or without incurring Environmental Quality. U.S. Customs duties or excise taxes unless and until Renewables Property Tax Exemption they are imported into the United States. Ad valorem taxes on inventory may be exempt in some zones, Residential, commercial, and industrial renewable energy upon approval of the FTZ sponsor. devices are exempt from property tax under Texas Freeport Tax Exemption (Tax Incentives) law. This exemption is applicable to most renewable technologies, including solar, wind, and biomass. Many cities, counties and school districts in the Houston region have adopted the Freeport Tax Exemption, LEED (Tax Incentives) exempting ad valorem property taxes for any inventory The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental exported outside the state within 175 days. Freeport Design) Green Building Rating System™ - This is the most property includes goods, wares, merchandise, ores widely used green building rating system in the world. and certain aircraft and aircraft parts in jurisdictions Available for virtually all building, community and home who opt-in. project types, LEED provides a framework to create Goods in Transit Exemption healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of A small number of taxing entities in Texas have adopted sustainability achievement. the Goods-in-Transit direct or indirect ownership interest in the inventory. To be eligible, the inventory must be Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) Renewable/ transported to another location, inside or outside the State (Cash Incentives) state, within 175 days after the items were acquired or Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) is a proven imported into the state. financial tool that incentivizes Texas’ property owners Small Business Development Centers - SBDC (Small to upgrade facility infrastructure with little or no capital Business Assistance) outlay. Approved by State legislation and established by your local governments, TX-PACE programs enable The University of Houston Bauer College and Lone Star owners to lower their operating costs and use the savings College Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) to pay for eligible water conservation, energy efficiency, provides free business advising and affordable training resiliency, and distributed generation projects. Owners seminars to small and medium-sized business owners and gain access to private, affordable, long-term (typically managers. 10-20 years) financing that is not available through SCORE (Small Business Assistance) traditional funding avenues. SCORE (formerly known as Service Corps Of Retired Renewables Franchise Tax Deduction Executives) is a valuable network of tens of thousands Companies solely engaged in manufacturing, selling, or volunteers who, through 300+ chapters nationwide, installing solar or wind devices are exempt from the Texas offer small business entrepreneurs practical business franchise tax. Other businesses that install solar or wind advice at no charge for the lifecycle of the business (from energy systems are eligible for a franchise tax deduction conception to profitable growth). of 10% of the system’s cost.

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STRATEGIC ACCESS TO MOVE 53 PEOPLE & GOODS

Whether by land, air, or sea, Houston offers an impressive array of logistical and distribution channels that businesses count on to meet the demands of today’s fast- paced marketplace. With a location that’s equidistant from the East and West coasts, and just hours by air from any metro area in the country, Houston is an ideal hub for companies that need national distribution for their products. Companies that locate in Houston can reach almost 50 percent of the US population within a 1,000- mile radius.

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AIRPORTS Daily Nonstop Destinations from Houston 182 Nonstop Destinations The Houston Airport System ranks 54 as one of the largest multi-airport systems in North America. The Houston Airport System is comprised CANADA of George Bush Intercontinental 5 destinations Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport U.S. EUROPE (EFD). Scheduled and charter ASIA 114 destinations 7 destinations 3 destinations passenger carriers ﬂy directly MIDDLE EAST to approximately 114 domestic 2 destinations and 68 international destinations MEXICO 23 destinations from Houston. CARIBBEAN 9 destinations

CENTRAL AMERICA 10 destinations AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2 destinations SOUTH AMERICA 7 destinations

RAILROADS

As one of the nation’s busiest rail centers, the Houston region has 3 class 1 railways with a rail network of more than 800 miles of rail line and 21 miles of railroad bridges. Fourteen mainline tracks radiate from Houston and approximately 2,200 trains per week travel within the Houston region’s rail network. The widespread coverage of BNSF, KCS and Union Paciﬁc and others connects Houston with all major markets across the county. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

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Houston’s extensive highway system is well-integrated the “NAFTA superhighway” that will link Canada, the U.S. with the Port of Houston, Houston Intercontinental Airport industrial Midwest, Texas and Mexico. (IAH), Hobby Airport, Ellington Airport, and the mainline Houston has a “three-loop system” enabling easy railroads serving the city. Houston is at the crossroads of Interstate Highways 10, 45 and 69. I-69 is known as connections across the region including Interstate 610, Beltway 8 and Highway 99.

PORTS OF THE HOUSTON REGION

Houston has been the top U.S. metro exporter four years ISO14001 and ISO28000. The Port of Houston is the in a row, and is home to a number of ports including the largest container port on the Gulf Coast, handling 68 ports of Houston, Galveston, Freeport and Texas City. percent of Gulf Coast container traffic in 2017 and ranked sixth largest U.S. container port by total TEUs in 2017. The The Port of Houston is the #1 port in the US in terms of region’s ports are investing heavily to increase container foreign waterborne tonnage and the #1 break bulk port and break bulk cargo capacity. in America. An environmental and security leader, the Port of Houston was the ﬁ rst U.S. port to achieve both Services

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The Greater Houston Partnership’s economic development and international investment team is a one-stop shop to conﬁdentially assist your business growth and relocation needs. The Partnership works with the region’s top business and civic leaders including more than 35 economic development agencies at the state and local level.

REAL ESTATE Initiate property searches

Coordinate site selection SITE TOURS visits, regional brieﬁngs

Provide data on key RESEARCH business and site factors

Direct access to top ACCESS business and civic leaders

Advocacy for projects PERMITS and regulatory issues

Assist in evaluating and INCENTIVES applying for beneﬁts

For more information about Houston’s business climate, or expanding in the region, contact the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economic Development Division at 713-844-3648 or visit www.houston.org/business. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

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Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership City of Willis Lake Houston Economic Development www.bayareahouston.com www.ci.willis.tx.us Partnership www.lakehouston.edp.org Baytown/West Chambers County Economic City Development Corporation of El Campo Development Foundation www.elcampoeco.org La Marque Economic Development www.baytownedf.org Corporation Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce www.LMEDC.com BNSF www.cyfairchamber.com www.bnsf.com The Lone Star College System Dayton Community Development Corp. www.lonestar.edu Brookshire Economic Development www.daytontx.retail360.us Corp. Board Montgomery Economic Development Development Corporation of Richmond www.brookshiretexas.org Corporation www.richmondtx.gov www.montgomerytexas.gov CenterPoint Energy East Montgomery County www.CenterPointEnergy.com North Houston Association Improvement District www.north-houston.com Central Houston www.emctx.com www.centralhouston.org North Houston District Economic Alliance Houston Port Region www.northhouston.org City of Alvin www.allianceportregion.com www.alvin-tx.gov Oak Ridge North Economic Development The Economic Development Alliance for Corporation City of Deer Park Brazoria County www.oakridgenorth.com www.deerparktx.gov www.eda-bc.com Pearland Economic Development Corp. City of Friendswood Energy Corridor Management District www.pearlandedc.com www.ci.friendswood.tx.us www.energycorridor.org Port Freeport City of Fulshear Entergy Texas www.portfreeport.com www.fulsheartexas.gov www.Entergy-Texas.com Port of Galveston City of Hitchcock Fort Bend County www.portofgalveston.com www.cityofhitchcock.org www.fortbendcountytx.gov Port Houston City of Houston Galveston County Economic Alliance www.porthouston.com www.houstontx.gov www.gcea.us The Port of Texas City City of Huntsville Galveston Economic Development http://tctrr.com www.huntsvilletx.gov Partnership www.gedp.org San Jacinto College District City of Kemah www.sanjac.edu www.kemah-tx.gov Greater Conroe Economic Development Council Sealy Economic Development Corporation City of La Porte www.gcedc.org www.sealyedc.com www.laportetx.gov Greater East End Management District Tomball Economic Development Corporation City of League City www.greatereastend.com www.tomballtxedc.org www.leaguecity.com Greater Fort Bend Economic Union Pacific Railroad Company City of Meadows Place Development Council www.up.com www.cityofmeadowsplace.org www.fortbendcounty.org Uptown Houston District City of Missouri City Greater Houston Partnership www.uptown-houston.com www.missouricitytx.gov www.houston.org Waller County Economic Development City of Mont Bellevue Greater Northside Management District Partnership www.montbelvieu.net www.greaternorthside.org www.wallercounty.org City of Pasadena Harris County Waller Economic Development Corporation www.ci.pasadena.tx.us http://budget.harriscountytx.gov www.walleredc.org City of Rosenberg Houston East End Chamber of Commerce West Houston Association www.rosenbergecodev.com www.eecoc.org www.westhouston.org City of Santa Fe Houston Intercontinental Chamber Westchase District www.ci.santa-fe.tx.us of Commerce www.westchasedistrict.com City of Seabrook www.houstonicc.org Wharton County www.seabrooktx.gov Houston-Galveston Area Council www.whartonedc.com City of Sugar Land www.h-gac.com The Woodlands Area Economic www.sugarlandtx.gov Katy Area Economic Development Council Development Partnership City of Texas City www.katyedc.org www.edpartnership.net www.texas-city-tx.org Kansas City Southern Railroad City of Webster www.kcsouthern.com www.cityofwebster.com LOOK NORTH FOR OPPORTUNITIES: CONROE IS READY FOR BUSINESS

ew U.S. cities can match Conroe’s convenient proximity to George Bush Houston’s current Intercontinental Airport make getting to Conroe F economic growth. That easier than ever. growth, however, is not confi ned • Lone Star College-Conroe Center develops to the Houston city limits. A skilled workers into an already robust workforce. short drive north on Interstate Exemplary schools, highly rated universities, 45 will land you in booming accessible healthcare and year-round recreation Conroe, where you will fi nd a facilities, like 26-mile-long Lake Conroe, make small-town atmosphere with a Conroe an excellent place to live, work and play. big-time business climate. Conroe’s abundance of career opportunities CONROE Conroe placed in the top and unparalleled quality of life make it an ideal ECONOMIC 15 fastest-growing cities in destination for relocating businesses and their the United States in 2016 and employees. Conroe’s population has a median DEVELOPMENT is considered the sixth most age of just 34 years old. COUNCIL diverse city in the nation, New residential and commercial master-planned according to Niche rankings. communities are underway in Conroe. Expansion Led by the Conroe Economic continues at Johnson Development’s Grand ConroeEDC.org Development Council, the city Central Park, a magnifi cent, 2,046-acre experience 936-538-7118 has a full array of amenities combining living, working and playing. [email protected] that make Conroe ready for The city’s growth reaches to the sky. Conroe- business: North Houston Regional Airport features a control • Conroe Park North is a tower, expanded runway and several fi xed-base 1,045-acre business park that operators. A $2.5 million U.S. customs facility dozens of companies already opened at the airport last year, facilitating travel for call home. A 610-acre expansion companies doing business internationally. is underway. If your company is growing and looking for the • Deison Technology Park perfect new home, you’ll fi nd Conroe is ready for is an eco-friendly, 248-acre you. A pro-business community with a high quality business-ready location that of life awaits 30 minutes north of Houston. brings together all the elements Here at the CEDC, we are ready to help of a successful offi ce campus. your business relocate with site selection and • Conroe-North Houston development assistance, regional and state Regional Airport, its U.S. incentives and concierge service with the City of customs facility and Conroe for permitting, inspections and more. Look north of Houston—we are ready for your business! FULSHEAR: A THRIVING COMMUNITY WITH A VIBRANT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT TO CALL HOME

ulshear, one of the fastest-growing communities in the Houston area, sits on the F fi rst hill west of Houston amid beautiful Spanish moss-adorned oaks and the wind- ing Brazos River. It is just 30 minutes from downtown, nestled along FM 1093 just past its confl uence with the Westpark Tollway. Fulshear’s small-town charm captures the hearts of residents and visitors alike. The dynamic community boasts gourmet restaurants, a weekly farmers’ market and unique downtown shopping amidst a plethora of residential options. Fulshear enjoys a family-oriented, highly educated and affl uent populace, with nearly 60 percent of residents having attained a bachelor’s degree or higher, and a median household income over $175,000. It is a thriving community that works hard to maintain its superb quality of life and foster a vibrant business environment. Fulshear is conveniently located near key transportation corridors such as Interstate 10, and is served by two consistently top-ranked school districts—Katy ISD and Lamar Consoli- dated ISD. Fulshear High School and Leaman Junior High School opened for the 2016–17 school year near downtown Fulshear, and many new campuses are planned throughout the community in the coming years to serve the growing population. Find your future in Fulshear! LA MARQUE: IN THE PATH OF PREDICTABLE DEVELOPMENT TOP: Since 1957, A & A Machine & Fabrication LLC has provided machining and fabrication from the Port of a Marque, Texas, is strate- Houston to industries all over the world. gically positioned 15 miles southeast of Houston and BOTTOM: Engineering, L refining support, safety, serves as a southern anchor construction and petrochemical support for the economically strong businesses thrive. Houston-Galveston region. Our city of 16,000 boasts more than 14 miles of Interstate 45 frontage and is the sec- refi ning support, turn around, ond-fastest-growing city in the safety, construction and sup- CITY OF Galveston County, just behind port businesses all thriving in LA MARQUE League City. The region is in southern Galveston County. the midst of a $1 billion ex- In La Marque, all these oppor- ECONOMIC pansion of the I-45 and SH tunities are available behind DEVELOPMENT 146 corridors, as well as other the added security of a fully critical transportation arteries. operational hurricane protec- CORPORATION These expansions will provide tion levee system. improved access and reduced For business, La Marque travel time to four international Economic Development Corpo- CityofLaMarque.org deep-water ports and nearby ration off ers creative incentives, Houston-area markets. This, prime commercial property and combined with access to two build-to-suit opportunities. Near- Class 1 rail roads and the direct by community colleges off er connection to the Houston industry-leading educational Bayport Container Terminal, programs and customizable solidify our position as an ideal training opportunities. Now is the location for international logis- time for commercial expansion. tics, distribution and associat- La Marque is the Gateway ed commercial developments. to the Gulf and the Hub of the La Marque is adjacent to the Mainland. Citizens enjoy coast- Houston/Texas City/Freeport al living, abundant housing petrochemical manufactur- options and access to world- ing complex, the largest in class education, medical, the world, with engineering, travel and entertainment. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

LIBERTY: A TOWN BUILT AROUND HISTORY AND GROWING FOR THE FUTURE

he City of Liberty dates nor Price Daniel Sr., and was T back to 1831. William B. completed in 1977. The site also Travis, Sam Houston and features the Jean and Price David Burnet all practiced law Daniel Home, built by Governor here. A post offi ce was es- and Mrs. Daniel in 1984 based tablished in 1836, and Liberty on the original design plans for became the county seat and the Texas Governor’s Mansion was incorporated in 1837. in Austin. The town functioned as an Liberty, known as “The First important river port, taking an City on the Trinity,” is located active role in the antebellum Trin- today at the junction of U.S. ity River steamboat trade. The Highway 90 and State Highway City’s Board of Trustees attracted 146, 45 miles east of downtown the Houston & New Orleans Houston and 45 miles west Railroad during the 1850s, which of Beaumont. Easy access to extended its line through Liberty these metropolitan areas, a low in 1858. The discovery of oil in cost of living, high quality of life the South Liberty ﬁ eld in 1925 and a rich heritage make Lib- CITY OF LIBERTY brought immense population erty a great place to put down growth, from 865 residents in roots. The city has more than 1900 to 3,087 in 1940. 8,000 residents and over 526 April Gilliand 1829 Sam Houston The Geraldine D. Humphreys businesses. About 45,000 peo- Liberty, Texas 77575 Cultural Center was completed ple travel through Liberty daily. 936-336-3684 in 1970 and houses the munic- Liberty off ers residents and CityofLiberty.org ipal library and a community businesses a small-town atmo- theater. The Sam Houston sphere while providing all the Regional Library and Research modern services one expects Center, a branch of the Texas from larger cities. Newcomers State Archives, houses records will ﬁ nd a friendly, charming from ten Southeast Texas coun- community with a progressive ties. It was built on a 100-acre outlook on the future. Liberty tract donated to the State of is a great place to visit and a Texas by the late Texas Gover- better place to live and work. sothebyshomes.com | 800-927-2774

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MEMORIAL HERMANN ADVANCING HEALTH IN GREATER HOUSTON

consistently ranked among quality WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S benchmarking organizations as a SERVICES leader in clinical quality and patient Children’s Memorial Hermann safety, off ering treatment for rare Hospital, located in the Texas and common diseases of the brain Medical Center, is home to the ringing together care delivery, physicians and and spinal cord. region's leading Level I pediatric health solutions, Memorial Hermann has created trauma center and renowned B ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS for excellence in fetal surgery, Houston’s largest, full-service, integrated health system with more than 275 care delivery sites including MEDICINE neonatology, pediatric heart 19* area hospitals and numerous specialty institutes, Off ering specialized care in surgery and brain surgery. Memorial programs and services. Memorial Hermann-Texas orthopedics and sports medicine, Hermann off ers a comprehensive Medical Center is the primary teaching hospital for Memorial Hermann operates array of advanced obstetric, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. MHMD, the more than 40 Sports Medicine gynecologic and neonatal services, Memorial Hermann Physician Network, comprises more & Rehabilitation clinics, eight including access to high-risk than 3,600 clinically integrated physicians. Memorial Memorial Hermann Joint Centers, pregnancy care and Level III and Hermann’s Everyday Well provides expanded access to and four Memorial Hermann Level IV NICUs for advanced care and innovative tools and services, making it easier IRONMAN Sports Medicine newborn care. than ever to get well—and stay well. Memorial Hermann Institutes led by affi liated, sports Health Plan, Inc., provides health solutions that deliver medicine fellowship-trained REHABILITATION Ranked No. 2 among rehabilitation quality beneﬁ ts and contain costs. Memorial Hermann physicians who are also team hospitals in the nation by U.S. News Employer Solutions provides occupational medicine and physicians for the Houston Texans, & World Report’s list of America’s wellness services. Memorial Hermann contributes in Houston Rockets and the University Best Hospitals, TIRR Memorial excess of $451 million annually in uncompensated care of Houston. Hermann is world renowned for and community beneﬁ t programs. RED DUKE TRAUMA INSTITUTE excellence in research and treatment & MEMORIAL HERMANN LIFE for traumatic brain injury, stroke, HEART & VASCULAR CARE One of the world’s largest providers of FLIGHT spinal cord injury, amputations, One of the busiest Level I trauma comprehensive cardiovascular care, Memorial Hermann and neurological diseases and centers in the nation, the Red treats more than 200,000 patients a year. At the four disorders as well as off ering cancer Duke Trauma Institute at Memorial Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institutes, patients rehabilitation. Additionally, patients Hermann-Texas Medical Center have access to advanced cardiac, thoracic and vascular can receive care from multiple carries the highest designation care, including a complete range of cardiac treatments, locations through the Memorial of any emergency care facility, from innovative minimally invasive techniques to the Hermann Rehabilitation Network. treating the most complex adult and most complex procedures, open heart and vascular pediatric trauma cases. The Institute TIRR is a registered trademark of TIRR Foundation. surgeries as well as heart transplants. is home to Memorial Hermann *Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 15 hospitals and has joint ventures with four NEUROSCIENCES Life Flight®, a hospital-based air other hospital facilities. Mischer Neuroscience Institute at Memorial ambulance service operating Hermann-Texas Medical Center is the largest, most helicopters within a 150-mile radius comprehensive neuroscience program in Texas. of the Texas Medical Center and The innovative team of physicians performs the airplane transport worldwide. most neurosurgical procedures in Houston and is 713-222-CARE memorialhermann.org PEARLAND: THE BEST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN HOUSTON IS DUE SOUTH

TOP: Lonza’s gene and cell therapy development and manufactur- s the fastest-growing ing facility in Pearland’s city in the Houston Lower Kirby District A region and the 15th BOTTOM: Class ISO fastest-growing in the United 7 (US 10,000) clean room at Adient Med- States, Pearland’s young, highly ical’s new offi ce and educated and diverse commu- research space nity is quickly becoming the next major employment center and over 18 percent have a graduate or pro- in the area. fessional degree. This young, highly educated Home to corporate head- workforce supplies the highest concentration of PEARLAND quarters, manufacturers and life science and health care workers for the Texas ECONOMIC businesses across numerous Medical Center than anywhere else in the region. industries, Pearland is no Located immediately south and contiguous DEVELOPMENT stranger to growth, especially to the City of Houston, Beltway 8 and Highway CORPORATION in the areas of life science, 288 provide easy access to Interstates 10 and health care and energy. Recent 45. When it’s time to ﬂ y, Pearland’s easy access Pearland Economic Develop- to the region’s airport system makes business Pearland, Texas ment Corporation (PEDC) re- travel eff ortless. 281-997-3000 cruitments include expansions Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in PearlandEDC.com for two life science employers, Texas, Pearland residents know their families are Matt Buchanan Base Pair Biotechnologies and safe and secure in the community. Incredible cost 281-997-3002 Adient Medical. In addition, of living and easy access to Houston attractions [email protected] Lonza’s 250,000 square-foot and culture make Pearland the perfect ﬁ t for com- facility, which opened in early panies looking for a place to call home. 2018, will be the largest in the And for those companies, impressive oppor- world dedicated to cell and tunities await them in Pearland. As the lead gene therapy development and economic development agency for this thriving, manufacturing. business-friendly community, PEDC off ers as- Pearland’s employers are sistance with state/local incentives, relocation supported by a talented work- services and other resources. Whether your force of over 57,000. Over 44 business is looking to grow, expand or relocate, percent of its residents have the PEDC is perfectly positioned to help you a bachelor’s degree or higher discover all that Pearland has to off er. 2018 Houston Economic Development Guide // HoustonEDGuide.com

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Tomball is where the best of business, lifestyle, education and transportation converge. Those who experience the Tomball community instantly recognize its uniqueness. A strong history blends with innovation; a sense of community combines with a thriving business environment; and local partnerships have global impacts.

From corner stores to Fortune 500 companies, Tomball is focused on business! A skilled workforce, low property taxes, and a well-connected transportation system provide an ideal backdrop for your business to prosper. The Tomball Economic Development Corporation promotes job creation by encouraging attraction, expansion and retention of businesses through: assisting with site selection; identifying incentives; connecting to workforce resources; and providing business and industry data.

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29201 Quinn Road, Suite B Tomball, TX 77375 (281) 401-4086 tomballtxedc.org HOUSTON IS WHERE THE WORLD CONVENES TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS THAT MATTER.

We are America’s most ethnically diverse city, fueled by innovators and the country’s youngest workforce.

We are unabashedly pro-growth and opportunity rich, sitting at the convergence of global industries with opportunities for digital disruption.

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he Woodlands Area The Woodlands Area Eco- T Economic Development nomic Development Partner- Partnership is your link ship has three service areas: to a highly successful busi- • The City of Shenandoah ness climate in Texas. We has a growing population coordinate resources in The and the city is undergoing an Woodlands Area to help facil- explosion in commercial and itate your move or expansion retail development. THE WOODLANDS to this vibrant business and • Oak Ridge North features AREA ECONOMIC lifestyle community. The Oak Ridge North Com- • We match you to a unique merce Park offering 30 acres DEVELOPMENT business environment. of land that is perfect for re- PARTNERSHIP • We provide access to tail, industrial or office space. quality employees to grow • The Woodlands, a mas- your business. ter-planned community of Gil Staley • We assist you with 28,000 acres, has more than Chief Executive Offi cer government, regulatory and 5,000 acres dedicated to [email protected] transportation infrastructure. commercial development in 9320 Lakeside Blvd. • We introduce you and several distinct areas. Building 2, Suite 200 your employees to a desti- The Woodlands Area offers The Woodlands, Texas 77381 nation lifestyle in The Wood- a pro-business atmosphere, 281-363-8130 lands. unique class A office space, EDPartnership.net The area’s economic base great proximity to internation- is well diversified with more al airports and world class than 7,500 businesses of shopping, as well as fine din- all sectors and a combined ing, residential living, champi- investment of over $20.5 onship golf courses, excellent billion by all parties to date. education systems, miles of These businesses range from hike and bike trails, boating, owner-operated establish- fishing and performances in ments to Fortune 500 corpo- the world-class amphitheatre. rate headquarters. This is the place where you can live, work, play and learn. Central Houston, Inc., 57 35, 39 organizations, 57 JX, 17 Chambers County, 14–15 Entertainment, 32, 40 economic growth of, 12 Chapter 380 & 381 tax Entrepreneurship, 10 highways, 55 K incentives, 51 EOG Resources, 35, 39 population diversity, 18, Kansas City Southern Railroad, 57 Cheniere, 35 Ethnic and racial diversity, 8, 26–27 Katy Area Economic INDEX Chevron, 12, 35 10, 18, 26–27 population growth of, 14–15, 18 Development Council, 57 CHI St. Luke’s Health, 12, 37 ExxonMobil, 12 railroads, 43, 54 KBR, 35 City Development Corporation ExxonMobil Chemical Co., See also Houston, city of; Kemah, city of, 57 A of El Campo, 57 44–45 Houston Metropolitan Kinder Morgan, 35, 39 ABB, 17 Co-working spaces, 46 ExxonMobil Refining and Statistical Area (MSA) KOGAS, 17 Abbott, 37 Coldspring ISD, 15 Supply, 15 Houston Astros, 32 Kongsberg Automotive, 43 Academy Sports & Outdoors, 12 College of the Mainland, 23 Houston Baptist University, 22 Kroger Company, 12 Air passengers, 16–17 Colleges and universities, F Houston, city of, business Airports, 16, 43, 54 22–23. See also specific Falcon Steel America, 44–45 regulations, 46; cost of L Alcon Laboratories, Inc., 43 colleges and universities Fedex Ground, 44–45 living, 28, 30, 39, 40 La Porte, city of, 57 Allianz, 17 Commercial real estate, Finance and insurance, economic development Labor unions, 48 Alvin, city of, 57 industrial space, 47–48; employment, 18 organizations, 57 Lake Houston Economic Alvin Community College, 23 office space, 40, 46–47 Fisher Scientific, 37 Fortune 500 headquarters in, Development Partnership, 57 Amazon, 44–45 Community colleges, 23 Fluor, 12 38–39 Lamar University, 22 American National Insurance Computer programming, 21 FMC Technologies, 35 population diversity, 8, 10, La Marque Economic Co, 15 ConocoPhillips, 35, 39 Food, 32 26–27 Development Corporation, 57 Anadarko Petroleum, 14, 35, 39 Construction, cost comparison Foreign consulates, 16 population of, 8–9 Landry’s, 12 Aon Hewitt, 14 of, 47; employment, 18 Foreign trade, 34 taxes, 48 League City, city of, 57 Apache, 35, 39 Corporate headquarters, 19, Foreign Trade Zones, 52 See also Houston area; Lee College, 23 Applied Optoelectronics, 44–45 38–39 Fort Bend County, 14–15, 57 Houston Metropolitan LEED (Leadership in Energy ARAMARK Corp., 12, 15 Cosco Shipping, 44–45 Fortune 500 headquarters, Statistical Area (MSA) and Environmental Design), Aramco Services, 35 Cost of living, 28, 30, 39, 40 38–39 Houston Community College, 40, 52 ARC Specialties, 43 Covestro LLC, 15 Foxconn, 43 12 Leisure and hospitality, Archdiocese of Galveston- Credit Agricole, 17 Franchise taxes, 48 Houston Community College employment, 18 Houston, 12 CSI, 37 Freeport Tax Exemption, 52 System, 23 Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, 37 The Art Institute of Houston, 22 Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Friendswood, city of, 57 Houston Dash, 32 LG, 17 Arts and culture, 31 Commerce, 57 Frito-Lay, Inc. 15, 43 Houston Dynamo, 32 Liberty County, 14–15 AT&T, 12 Fulshear, city of, 57 Houston East End Chamber of Life sciences industry, 36–37 AT&T Foundry, 37 D Commerce, 57 LivaNova, 37 Austin County, 14–15 Daikin, 43, 44–45 G Houston-Galveston Area Local business incentives, 40, AXA, 17 Daimler, 17 Galveston College, 23 Council, 57 51–52 Dayton Community Galveston County, 14–15 Houston-Galveston Customs Lone Star College System, 12, B Development Corp., 57 Galveston County Economic District, 16 23, 57 Baker Hughes, 12, 35, 39 Dayton Lease & Pipeline Alliance, 57 Houston Intercontinental Lonza, 37, 44–45 BASF, 17 Services, 15 Galveston Economic Chamber of Commerce, 57 Lyondellbasell, 44–45 Bay Area Houston Economic Deer Park, city of, 57 Development Partnership, Houston ISD, 26 Partnership, 57 Demographics, 8, 10, 13 57 Houston Methodist, 12, 37 M Bayer, 37 Deutsche Telekom Leistungen, 17 GE, 43 Houston Metropolitan Macy’s, 12 Baylor College of Medicine, 12, Development Corporation of GE Oil and Gas, 12 Statistical Area (MSA), Maker spaces, 46 22, 30, 37 Richmond, 57 George Bush Intercontinental business expansions and Manufacturing, employment, Baytown/West Chambers Dewberry Farm, 14 Airport (IAH), 54, 55 relocations, 44–45; cost of 18, 42; for energy businesses, County Economic Digital technology occupations, 21 Global connections, 16–17, 26 living, 28, 30, 39, 40 34–35 Development Foundation, 57 Direct Energy, 35 Goods in Transit Exemption, 52 employment by industry, by subsector, 43 Bellicum, 37 Distribution networks, 53–55 Government, employment, 18; 18–21 Manufacturing sales tax BestBuy, 44–45 Diversification Waiver (Out-of- taxes, 8, 28, 48–52 employment trends, 13 exemption, 49 Biotechnology and life sciences, State Tuition Waiver), 49 Goya, 43 Fortune 500 headquarters, Maps, business expansions and 36–37 Dow Chemical Company, 12, 15, Greater Conroe Economic 38–39 relocations, 45; counties Blinn College, 23 35, 44–45 Development Council, 57 highways, 55 in Greater Houston BMW, 44–45 Dow Chemical Company, Greater East End Management population of, 8, 13 Partnership, 14–15 BNSF, 57 Freeport, 15 District, 57 racial and ethnic diversity of, highways, 55 Boeing, 44–45 Greater Fort Bend Economic 18, 26–27 Houston’s Innovation Borusan Mannesmann, 43 E Development Council, 57 See also Houston area; Corridor, 11 BP America, 12, 17, 35 East Montgomery County Greater Houston Partnership, Houston, city of Marathon Oil, 35 Brazoria County, 14–15 Improvement District, 57 14–15, 56, 57 Houston Rockets, 32 Meadows Place, city of, 57 Brazosport College, 22 Economic Alliance Houston Greater Northside Management Houston Texans, 32 Medivators, 43 Brookshire Economic Port Region, 57 District, 57 Houston-The Woodlands- Medline, 37 Development Corporation, 57 Economic Development Alliance Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Sugar Land Metropolitan Memorial Hermann Health Buckeye Partners, LP, 35 for Brazoria County, 57 12 Statistical Area (MSA). System, 12, 37 Business climate, business cost Economic development Group 1 Automotive, 39 See Houston Metropolitan Memorial Hermann Hospital comparison, 8, 46; business organizations, 57 Grundfos CBS, 14 Statistical Area (MSA) System, 14 incentives, 40, 49–52 Education, employment, 18; life Houston’s Innovation Corridor, 11 Merck, 37 construction costs, 47 sciences industry, 36 H Hudson Products, 44–45 Merit Medical, 37 distribution networks, 53–55 multi-lingual, 26 Halliburton, 35, 39 Huntsman, 39 Missouri City, city of, 57 expansions and relocations, school rankings, 40 Harris County, economic Huntsville, city of, 57 Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift 34, 38, 44–45, 46, 50 of workforce, 8, 10, 20, 42 development organization, Hyundai, 17 America, Inc., 43 Greater Houston Ellington Airport (EFD), 54, 55 57; population growth, 14–15 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Partnership’s services, 56 Emerson, 43 Harris Health System, 12 I Ltd., 17, 44–45 and labor unions, 48 Employment, energy business, HCA, 12 Ikea, 44–45 Mitsui USA, 17 largest employers, 14–15 18, 34; Houston MSA Headquarters and corporate- Illumipure, 44–45 Mont Belvieu, city of, 57 regulatory advantages, 46 forecast and trends, 13 related occupations, 19 Inclusivity, 26 Montgomery County, 14–15 taxes, 8, 28, 48–52 by industry, 18–21 Health care, 30, 36–37, 40 Industrial space, 47–48 Montgomery Economic utility costs, 48 job creation, 12 Health services, employment, 18 Ineos, 44–45 Development Corporation, 57 Business incentives, 40, 49–52 largest employers, 14–15 H.E.B., 12 The Infinity Group, 15 MRC Global, 35 Business Relocation tax life sciences industry, 36 Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, 12 Information services, Museums, 11, 40 incentive, 50 manufacturing, 18, 42 Highways, 43, 55 employment, 18 Music, 32 Enbridge, 35 Hitachi, 17 International access, 16–17 Mylan, 37 C Energy business, employment, Hitchcock, city of, 57 International cuisine, 32 Calpine, 39 18, 34; foreign trade and, 34 Home Depot, 12 International Paper, 14 N Cameron International, 35 manufacturing for, 34–35 Hospitals, 30, 36. See also Nalco Champion, 44–45 Cancer Prevention and Energy Corridor Management specific hospitals J National Institutes of Health, 36 Research Institute of Texas, District, 57 Houston Airport System, 16, 54 JLABS incubator, 36–37 National Oilwell Varco, 12 36, 50 Engie, 17, 35 Houston area, colleges and Johnson & Johnson’s National Space Biomedical CB&I, 14 Engineering occupations, universities, 22–23; Innovation, 36, 37 Research Institute, 37 Cemex, 43 20, 34 commercial real estate rental JPMorgan Chase, 12 Natural Gas & Electricity Sales CenterPoint Energy, 12, 35, Entergy Texas, Inc., 57 rates, 46–48 JSW Steel USA, 44–45 & Use Tax Exemption, 50 39, 57 Enterprise Products Partners, economic development JSW STEEL (USA) INC, 15 Nestle, 17 UpSkill Houston—an unparalleled industry-led collaboration—is working to close the skills gap in the industry sectors critical to Houston’s regional economy. The business community, educational institutions and community organizations have come together to develop a stronger talent pipeline that is equipping Houston residents with the skills needed for 21st century jobs.

For more information: Nextdecade, 44–45 S Trade, employment, 18 14, 22, 30, 37 Westchase District, 57 Nissan, 17 Transportation, employment, University of Texas Medical Western International Gas, 14 NJPlastic, 44–45 S&B Engineers and 18; highways, 55 Branch at Galveston, 22 Westlake Chemical, 44–45 NOOC, 17 Constructors, 12 in Houston’s Innovation University of Texas Medical Wework, 44–45 North American University, 22 Sabic, 44–45 Corridor, 11 Branch Health System, 12 Wharton County, 57 North Houston Association, 57 Sam Houston State University, and manufacturing, 43 UPS, 44–45 Wharton County Junior North Houston District, 57 15, 22 Type A & Type B cash awards, 51 Uptown Houston District, 57 College, 23 NOV, 35, 39, 43 Samsung Electronics, 17 Urban development, 30 William P. Hobby Airport Novartis, 37 San Jacinto College District, U Utilities, cost of, 48; (HOU), 54, 55 NTT, 17 23, 57 Union Pacific Railroad employment, 18 Willis, city of, 57 San Jacinto County, 14–15 Company, 57 UTMB Health, 15, 37 The Woodlands Area Economic O Santa Fe, city of, 57 Unions, 48 Development Partnership, 57 Oak Ridge North Economic Schlumberger, 12 United Airlines, 12, 14 V Workforce, education, 8, 10, 20, Development Corporation, 57 Schlumberger Technology United Parcel Service, 15 Venture capital, and ife sciences 42; employment trends, 18 Occupations, 18–21 Corp, 15 Universities and colleges, 22–23 industry, 36 life sciences industry, 36 Office space, 40, 46–47 SCORE (Small Business University of Houston, 10, 11, 12 Volkswagen, 17 manufacturing, 18, 42 Oil exploration and Assistance), 52 University of Houston-Clear workforce incentives, 49–50 production, 34 Seabrook, city of, 57 Lake, 22 W Omega Protein, 37 Seacon Advanced Products, 14 University of Houston- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, 15 X On-the-Job Training, State, 50 Sealy Economic Development Downtown, 22 Walker County, 14–15 XTO, 44–45 Onpoint Industrial Services, 15 Corporation, 57 University of Houston- Waller County, 14–15 Oracle, 43 Self-Sufficiency Fund, 50 University Park, 22 Waller County Economic Orizon Industries a Spitzer Shell Oil Company, 12, 17, University of Development Partnership, Company, 14 34–35 Houston-Victoria, 22 Inc., 57 Outdoor recreation, 31, 40 Shepherd ISD, 15 University of Phoenix – Waller Economic Development OXY, 35, 39 Shopping, 32, 40 Houston Campus, 22 Corporation, 57 Sigma-Aldrich, 37 University of St. Thomas, 22 Walmart, 12 P Sinochem, 17 University of Texas Health Walmart Distribution, 15 Panasonic, 17 Sinopec, 17 Science Center-Houston, 12, Waste Management, 39 Pappas Restaurants, Inc., 12 SK, 17 22, 30, 37 Web development, 21 Parks, 30, 31 Skills Development Fund, 49 University of Texas M. D. Webster, city of, 57 Pasadena, city of, 57 Small business assistance, 52 Anderson Cancer Center, 12, West Houston Association, 57 Pearland Economic Small Business Development Development Corporation, 57 Centers, 52 Pemex, 17 Software development, 21 Performing arts, 31, 40 South Texas College of Law, 22 Permit assistance, 49 Sperian Energy, 44–45 ADVERTISING INDEX Petrochemicals, 34–35 Sports, 32 Phillips, 37 State Sales Tax Exemption for Phillips 66, 35, 39 Qualified Data Centers, 50 Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery, 15 Statoil, 17 Pipelines, 34 STEM education, of workforce, Plains GP Holdings, LP, 35, 39 8, 10, 20 Pollution Control Property Tax Sugar Land, city of, 57 ADVERTISER PAGE Abatement, 52 Sysco, 39, 44–45 33, 60 Population, diversity of, 8, 10, T City of La Marque 18, 26–27; growth of, 8–9, 13, 14–15, 18 Talent, 18–21 Conroe Economic Development 29, 58 Port Freeport, 57 Talent Recruitment and Port of Galveston, 57 Employer Services, 50 Fulshear Economic Development 39, 59 Port of Houston, 16, 55, 57 Targa Resources, 35, 39 Port of Texas City, 57 Tax incentives, 49–52 Liberty Economic Development Corporation 51, 61 Prairie View A & M University, 22 Taxes, 8, 28, 48–52 TechnipFMC, 12, 43 62, Inside Professional and business Martha Turner Sotheby’s services, employment, 18 Technology business, 21, 35 Back Cover Property Assessed Clean Energy Texas A&M University at College Station, 22 Inside Front (TX-PACE) Renewable/ Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Cover, 63 State, 52 Texas A&M University at Galveston, 22 Property Tax Abatement– North Houston District 17 Chapter 312, 51 Texas Capital Fund, State, 49 Prudential, 17 Texas Children’s Hospital, 12, 37 Texas City, city of, 57 Pearland Economic Development Corporation 3, 64 Texas Department of Criminal Q 4–5, 41, 65, Quanta services, 35, 39 Justice, 15 Sugar Land Economic Development Texas Economic Development Back Cover R Act-Chapter 313, 50 Tomball Economic Development Corporation 1, 66-67 Racial and ethnic diversity, 8, Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF), 49 10, 18, 26–27 The Woodlands Economic Development Partner- Texas Enterprise Zone Program, 24-25, 69 Railroads, 43, 54 ship Real estate, commercial 49 office space, 40, 46–47; Texas Heart Institute, 30 employment, 18 Texas Manufacturing Assistance industrial space, 47–48 Center (TMAC), 50 Recreation, 31 Texas Medical Center, 11, 30, Refineries, 35 36–37 Regulation, 46 Texas Medical Center Reliance Industries Limited, 17 Accelerator (TCMx), 10, Relocations, 34, 38, 44–45, 36–37 46, 50 Texas Southern University, 22 Renewable energy, 34 Texas, state of, business Renewables Franchise Tax incentives, 49–52; labor Deduction, 52 unions in, 48 Renewables Property Tax taxes and refunds, 8, 28, Exemption, 52 48–52 Research, 36–37 Texpharma, 44–45 Research and Development Tax ThyssenKrupp, 17 Credit, 50 TMCx biotech accelerator, 10 Rice Business Plan Tomball Economic Development Competition, 10 Corporation, 57 Rice University, 11, 22 Toshiba, 17, 43 Rosenberg, city of, 57 Total, 17 Toyota, 17 WE HOUSTON’S ARE RELOCATION EXPERTS

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