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Dear Members,

this year marks the 175th anniversary year of the founding of the partnership’s predecessor, the houston Chamber of Commerce, back in 1840. for 175 years, business leaders like you have been a part of this organization to make houston the incredible global city we all enjoy today. it is up to us, as part of this generation of business leaders, to continue the work of our predecessors and move our city forward. While 2014 was a banner year for the partnership, much work remains.

this year we welcome Gina Luna, Chairman of JpMorgan Chase in the houston region, as our new partnership Chair. i know Gina will be an enthusiastic, effective leader and a great spokesperson for the partnership and the houston region. i hope you will join me in welcoming her to this new role.

as we move into 2015, we will continue to strive towards our mission, guided by the nine priorities we established at the 2014 annual Meeting, with an overarching focus on investing in people. from building awareness about the importance of early education through the early Matters coalition, to bridging the

skills gap through our workforce development initiative, Upskill houston, to the partnership’s talent attraction initiative, the partnership is dedicated to building our region’s success by investing in its people. as always, we’ll rely on the engaged work of our members through task forces, committees and initiatives to bring together houston’s business leaders to address these key issues facing our region.

this year, we’ll also play an active role in the 84th Legislative session, advocating for passage of legislation in each of our top 3 priority areas: high-quality, full-day pre-K for qualified 4 year olds; expanded, long-term transportation funding; and competitive, fully-transparent state and local incentives to support economic development.

in 2015, we must move beyond convening, planning and consensus building and start doing. We must judge our progress and success on our impact, not just our ambitions. by the end of this year, we must be able to point to real, demonstrable impact in each of our key areas of focus. i invite you to join us once again, because through your active engagement in our work as a partnership member, you play a key role in making houston even greater.

regards,

Bob Harveypresident and CeoGreater houston partnership

extend leadership as the preeminent global energy hub

Develop, attract, and retain talent

promote efficient and effective state and local government

Diversify into new growth clusters

address critical infrastructure issues

enhance houston’s image with key audiences

expand position as a global trading and logistics hub

Make houston an even more attractive place to live

ensure inclusivity and opportunity for all

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the mission of the Greater houston partnership is to make houston the world’s best place to live, work and build a business. We accomplish this through the active engagement of our members in our committees, task forces and major initiatives, each established to address key issues facing the region.

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eNviRoNmeNtaL• air Quality

• Water issues

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HeaLtH caRe• Mental health

• research

QuaLitY of Life• Culture and tourism

• parks, bayous and Green space

tRaNsPoRtatioN• aviation

• freight/Commuter rail

• ports and Marine

• highways and Mobility

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eConoMiC DeveLopMent

the partnership’s economic development team works to promote trade, expand employment opportunities, strengthen existing businesses, grow the tax base and diversify the economy of the houston region through direct outreach and marketing campaigns.

this work is guided by the strategic vision of the partnership’s economic Development and international investment and trade committee members and board Members. these volunteers pinpoint businesses and industries to target for relocation or expansion efforts, hone strategies to improve outreach and site selection services, link the world to houston companies and expand business abroad.

Members that serve on the economic Development and international investment and trade committees receive special access to strategic partners, unparalleled import and export market analysis, public relations collaboration, and access to international trade missions.

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eConoMiC DeveLopMent anD traDe steerinG CoMMittee the economic Development and trade steering Committee was established in 2013 as a Governance Committee, primarily comprised of partnership board Members and major investors in the Opportunity Houston 2.0 program. the committee oversees the partnership’s economic development strategies and marketing plan to help the houston region achieve a six-year goal of creating an additional 450,000 jobs and $45 billion in capital investment by the year 2020.

reGionaL eConoMiC DeveLopMent aDvisory CoMMittee since 2005, the houston region has produced more than 600,000 new jobs and more than $60 billion in new capital investment. the regional economic Development advisory Committee supports partnership strategies to recruit and expand businesses, create new jobs and attract capital investment in the region. the committee receives periodic updates on the houston economy and presenta-tions from stakeholders involved with the recruitment and retention of business, and helps guide and shape economic development team efforts. 2014 Subcommittees included: Real Estate

internationaL investMent anD traDe aDvisory CoMMittee the Greater houston area was again the number one merchan-dise export region in the United states in 2014 and, since 2006, has increased foreign trade by $120 billion. the international invest-ment and trade advisory Committee focuses on increasing exports, encouraging trade development activities and attracting foreign direct investment in the houston region. 2014 Subcommittees included: Foreign Direct Investment and International Trade Devel-opment

enerGy CLUster tasK forCeone of the partnership’s key priorities is to extend our region’s lead-ership as the world’s preeminent global energy hub. the energy Cluster task force will help develop strategies to maintain and extend houston’s decisive competitive advantage in energy by improving collaboration and coordination, addressing gaps and barriers, and targeting high growth segments across the energy ecosystem.

MexiCo enerGy tasK forCeas the energy Capital of the World, houston is uniquely positioned to provide leadership and support as Mexico opens up its oil and gas sector to private industry. this energy revolution offers limit-less opportunities for houston businesses to compete in this new market. the Mexico energy task force will serve as a catalyst for houston’s energy industry to ensure it is properly connected and informed to take advantage of the historic opportunities that will result from these reforms.

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pUbLiC poLiCy

the Greater houston partnership’s public policy team advocates for policies that support rather than impede businesses.

structured around business leaders, the policy work of the partnership is done by dedicated members who work to ensure our region is positioned to succeed. the partnership’s legislative advocacy stems from the work of policy committees, leadership task forces and members working on issues at the local, state and federal levels.

every year, public policy concerns shift with the ebb and flow of business community needs. to best serve members in this dynamic situation, the public policy team serves as a crucial resource to advance legislative goals and conduct analysis on behalf of our members.

the partnership maintains a robust policy platform at the local, state and federal level that advances the organi-zation’s members’ short and long-term priorities. Member engagement in the policy process drives our collective success, and your involvement is critical in our work during the 84th Legislative session in austin and the 114th Congress in Washington.

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pUbLiC poLiCy steerinG CoMMitteethe public policy steering Committee was established in 2013 as a Governance Committee to set the partnership’s policy agenda at the local, state and federal level. Composed of Ceos and other business leaders who are intimately familiar with the intersection between business and government, this group offers guidance and strategic direction to help the partnership achieve its policy goals and objectives.

bUsiness issUes aDvisory CoMMitteebusiness issues is one of two advisory Committees that review policy recommendations created within the partnership. business issues committee members are typically among the most senior executives within their organizations, many with strategic and finan-cial backgrounds. the Committee considers competitive issues, proposals with tax consequences, municipal finance and bond referenda.

eDUCation aDvisory CoMMitteeeducational attainment and workforce readiness create a thriving economy. the education advisory Committee advocates for local, state and federal policies and regulations. During the 84th Legisla-tive session, the committee will work to restore $3.6 billion in public education cuts, implement reforms focusing on quality early educa-tion and protect tier one funding for the region’s universities. 2014 Subcommittees included: Higher Education, K-12 and Early Child-hood

enerGy aDvisory CoMMitteerepresenting the energy Capital of the World, the energy advisory Committee engages leadership at the local, state and federal levels to ensure development and implementation of sound energy policy that promotes economic growth, job creation, and energy security, while maintaining environmental protection, human health, and safe operations. During the 84th Legislative session, the committee will work to defend the industry from adverse legislation. 2014 Subcom-mittees included: Oil & Gas, Power and Renewables

environMentaL aDvisory CoMMitteea thriving regional economy requires a healthy environment, adequate water supply and clean air. the environmental advisory Committee advocates for local, state and federal policies and regu-lations that balance the region’s need for a healthy environment, while maintaining a strong economy. 2014 Subcommittees included: Air Quality and Water Issues.

GovernMent reLations aDvisory CoMMittee (GraC)GraC is one of two advisory committees responsible for evaluat-ing policy committee activities and works to ensure that lawmak-ers are aware of the partnership’s policy positions and advocates for their adoption. Key members work cooperatively with board members and staff to support legislation that is good for houston. 2014 Subcommittees included: Local, State and Federal

heaLth Care aDvisory CoMMitteehouston’s texas Medical Center is the world’s largest medical complex and contributes to the region’s economic success. the health Care advisory Committee advocates for local, state and federal policies that address the region’s challenges. During the 2015 texas Legislative session the committee will work to increase graduate medical education funding and preserve the $424 million within trauma care fund for indigent care. 2014 Subcommittees included: Mental Health and Research

QUaLity of Life aDvisory CoMMitteethe partnership’s Quality of Life Committee was established in 1988. since then it has considered legislative and regulatory changes related to green space, the bayous and waterways, commercial signage, conservation and air quality. 2014 Subcommittees included: Culture and Tourism, and Parks, Bayous and Green Space

transportation aDvisory CoMMitteethe transportation advisory Committee advocates for local, state and federal policies and regulations that expand and maintain our region’s mobility infrastructure. During the 2015 texas Legislative session, the committee will support legislation to fund improve-ments to the region’s surface roads, mass transit, airports and the port of houston. 2014 Subcommittees included: Aviation, Freight/Commuter Rail, Ports and Marine, Highways and Mobility and Tran-sit

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iMMiGration tasK forCethe partnership’s immigration task force has been a constructive voice in favor of a comprehensive policy solution in what is often a contentious debate. the task force is made of business lead-ers who understand the practical impact immigration policy has on business and the fabric of the houston community. as Congress continues to debate the proper solution, the immigration task force remains committed to advancing a pro-business immigration policy.

CyberseCUrity tasK forCethe partnership’s Cybersecurity task force is comprised of leading experts, across multiple industries, from Cios to programmers. in 2014, the task force released the second edition of “Cybersecurity and business vitality,” a guide that takes this complex issue and provides simple strategies that businesses of all sizes can imple-ment to protect from a cyber-attack. in addition to the publication, the task force hosts an annual event to discuss the latest cyberse-curity trends.

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other opportUnities

it’s a great time to be a houstonian and to be a member of the Greater houston partnership. in addition to our public policy and economic Development Committees and task forces, we offer an array of addi-tional engagement opportunities through our initiatives, Councils, programs and signature events.

our major initiatives focus on four core areas: workforce develop-ment, early childhood education, houston’s image and talent attrac-tion. the partnership’s Councils provide members the opportunity to build connections to people and information, brought together to discuss a topic of mutual interest. partnership programs bring together members from across the business community to meet their specific business growth and professional development needs. the partnership’s signature events inform and engage the business community on an array of key topics.

no matter which options you choose, there is a place for you at the Greater houston partnership!

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Success. Demands. Skills.

the houston region is booming. yet, even as our economy thrives, industry leaders and employers in key sectors consistently warn that a severe and persistent shortage of skilled, qualified workers threatens that success. UpSkill Houston is an unprecedented collaboration that addresses the key workforce challenges our region faces, and lays the foundation for the region’s long-term competitiveness. Working groups are established for industry sectors along with other critical components of the workforce ecosystem.

Houston image coalitionin order to attract new businesses and the best and brightest talent to the area, the partnership launched the houston image Coalition to coordinate the implementation of the Houston: The City With No Limits campaign. the plan positions houston as not just a city with an innovative and growing business community, but a dynamic cultural and livable city with a great quality of life.

Houston talent attraction initiativehouston’s incredible economic growth has increased the need for high-skilled, degreed professionals, particularly in energy, life sciences, technology and advanced manufacturing. Launched in 2014, the houston talent attrac-tion initiative guides the efforts to leverage and implement houston’s new brand image campaign to help recruit highly-skilled professional talent to the houston region.

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early Matters is a broad-based coalition of business, civic, education, phil-anthropic and nonprofit organizations and volunteers, working together to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality early education. the early Matters Coalition knows that intentional early investments significantly improve kindergarten readiness, third grade reading mastery, high school graduation rates, post high school education/credentialing and workforce readiness.

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the Greater houston partnership seeks to build collaboration within the business community. the partnership Councils give members a chance to gather with their peers along with leading experts from the business community to gain insights into the key trends and issues impacting the region’s economy. Councils are open to all employees of member companies.

internationaltrade

as a business in “america’s next Great Global City,” members of this Council explore inter-national trade and investment opportunities and connect with resources that can assist with navigating foreign financing, import/export regulations, and other key compo-nents of the international business toolkit.

politics

respected as a political powerhouse at the national level, texas is also known for its engaging local and state politics. voting laws, district alignments and party affilia-tions are critically important. this Council explores the most important political trends that impact the business community.

quality of life

houston is a vibrant city of lush green spaces, award-winning dining, and a thriv-ing arts and entertainment scene. outsiders are consistently surprised to learn about everything houston has to offer. this Coun-cil provides you the opportunity to connect with leaders dedicated to making houston a great place to live.

transportation

our region thrives through our ability to move our people to and from work, and goods in and out of the region. explore the latest trends and developments concern-ing the “mission-critical” infrastructure that affects us all.

houstoneconomy

Knowledge is key, and this Council connects you with data and expert commentary from houston’s premier economic research team at the partnership and other leading experts from across the region. With updates on the houston economy, along with sector-spe-cific assessments, this Council provides the economic insights to help guide your busi-ness strategy.

healthcare

home to the largest medical center in the world, this Council explores the heartbeat of houston’s medical industry. this series features the leading minds and innovators driving the latest trends in health care deliv-ery along with research and commercializa-tion.

energy

houston is the energy Capital of the World, and this Council explores the region’s larg-est industry. from upstream, midstream and downstream, along with all of the support-ing industries that keep houston flowing, this Council connects you with the leaders driving the latest news and projects in this critical sector.

education

a strong education system, including early education through graduate school, is the bedrock of a successful community. this Council explores developments in educa-tion and how these trends impact our qual-ity of life along with our ability to bring new businesses and attract top talent to houston.

houston’s rich arts and culture scene is inte-gral to the quality of life enjoyed by hous-tonians. this Council serves as a vital link between businesses and the arts commu-nity, creating connections to ensure that our region remains culturally vibrant.

arts and culture

from new commercial developments to trends affecting regional development, this Council will examine where the new jobs and announcements occur and explores issues related to expansion of your busi-ness. this Council connects you with the leaders making the next big thing happen in houston.

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the Greater houston partnership offers a number of special programs reflecting the diverse character of our membership while meeting specific member needs. these programs also support ongoing member engagement with the organization.

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the partnership’s ambassadors are a dynamic group of member volunteers who represent the organization with member companies. by providing regular communications and motivating members to get involved with the partnership, ambassadors rally members to take advantage of partnership benefits and resources.

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business Development is an enterprising group of business professionals aimed at helping partner-ship members develop their businesses. the group fosters connections through innovative networking events, workshops and luncheons designed to increase business opportunities and promote the philos-ophy of members doing business with other members.

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eWp provides an opportunity for senior executive women to become more involved in supporting the stra-tegic goals and objectives of the partnership and to form close relationships while continuing to grow, both professionally and personally. Membership in eWp is exclusive to partnership members who are the top female executives of companies with revenues of $100M or greater.

executive Women’s Partnership (eWP)

hype is a platform for young professionals to expand their business network and advance their careers while contributing their time and talent to the partnership’s mission of making houston one of the world’s best places to live, work and build a business. by offering networking, professional development and unique access to houston business leaders, hype provides its members with the tools to be successful emerging community leaders.

HYPe (Houston Young Professionals endeavor)

houston was built on the foundation of entrepreneurialism and the Leadership roundtable offers the executives of small and mid-size businesses opportunities for peer-to-peer engagement. Membership in the roundtable is exclusive to partnership members who hold a senior C- or v- level position in their company, or maintain equivalent responsibility.

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the partnership provides an array of programs designed to help small businesses grow. Members have access to online resources as well as unique programs including small business Days webinars and workshops.

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experience counts, and leaders know the value of networking. Mid-career women with a minimum of five years management experience have found an opportunity to expand their professional networks through the Women’s business alliance. Wba offers a wide range of development programs that empower high-performing women to leverage career advancement opportunities and build their peer networks.

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the Greater houston partnership produces a number of signature events to inform and engage the houston business community. the partnership’s signature events offer the opportunity for networking with like-minded business professionals and feature houston’s leading business and political minds in meaningful, informative sessions.

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select signature eventsJanuary 15, 2015 February 13, 2015 April 16, 2015

Featuring Harris County Judge Ed Emmett

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for a complete listing of 2015 signature events and sponsorship opportunities, visit events.houston.org.

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MeMbership LeveLsanD benefits

the Greater houston partnership brings together the region’s business leaders to tackle the top issues facing our community. Membership in the organization offers a wide array of engagement opportunities, many open to all members, with others reserved for members contributing at certain investment levels.

We are committed to making houston the world’s best place to live, work and build a business and seek to engage members that share this commitment to houston’s long-term success.

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partnership membership designed for companies seeking insider’s access to information on houston’s econ-omy and business trends along with premier networking opportunities to build their business.

BeNefits iNcLude:

• Unlimited participation in topic-spe-cific Councils.

• opportunity to participate in part-nership programs.

Geared toward companies seeking to engage with other members to help move houston forward through engagement in the partnership’s public policy or economic Development and trade subcommittees.

BeNefits iNcLude:

• participation in up to three (3) subcommittees.

• acknowledgment in the partner-ship’s “partner report.”

perfect for companies seeking to help address houston’s top issues. the advisory partner has the knowl-edge and influence to make a positive impact on houston.

BeNefits iNcLude:

• eligibility to participate in one (1) advisory Committee. Committee Chair approval required.

• participation in up to three (3) subcommittees.

• invitation to the president’s Council featuring the partnership Ceo, a quarterly gathering of business executives.

Designed for companies who wish to make a difference in the houston community through additional engage-ment, senior advisory partners influ-ence strategy and policy on a variety of topics.

BeNefits iNcLude:

• eligibility to serve on the board of Directors, if nominated, for nonprofit and small business leaders.

• eligibility to serve on one (1) steer-ing Committee, upon partnership Chairman designation.

• eligibility to participate in up to two (2) advisory Committees. Commit-tee Chair approval required.

• participation in up to four (4) subcommittees.

• onsite economic outlook presenta-tion, upon request.

AssociAte $1,000– $2,999 limited pArtner $3,000

– $4,999 Advisory pArtner $5,000– $9,999

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• access to partnership Councils covering topics such as energy, quality of life, economic development and healthcare

• opportunity to participate in partnership programs

• special members-only pricing on partnership events and publications

• access to online tools such as small business resource Center and Marketplace

• Digital subscriptions to:• Making houston Greater, monthly newsletter • economy at a Glance, monthly economic report• opportunity houston magazine, quarterly economic development publication

• invitations to premier networking opportunities and special events

• Company listing in the partnership’s online directory

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suited for the company seeking influence and impact across a wide range of topics, General partners embrace the role of policy advocacy and wish to contribute to discussions to solve several top issues facing houston.

BeNefits iNcLude:

• eligibility to serve on the board of Directors, if nominated.

• eligibility to serve on one (1) steering Committee, upon partnership Chairman designation.

• eligibility to participate in up to three (3) advisory Committees. Committee Chair approval required.

• participation in up to five (5) subcommittees.

• onsite member orientation meeting to engage employees in the partnership’s mission, upon request.

PRemium add-oN BeNefits:

• reserved ticket package - offers the conve-nience of pre-purchasing partnership event tickets towards reserved tables and seating. for a minimum of $5,000, an event account will be established for your company and drawn down based on annual usage. May also be added to Managing and executive partner packages.

Managing partners are committed corporate citizens whose investment helps move the business commu-nity’s priorities forward and position houston as one of the world’s most dynamic and successful metro-politan regions.

BeNefits iNcLude:

• nomination to the partnership board of Directors.

• eligibility to serve on one (1) steering Committee, upon partnership Chairman designation.

• eligibility to participate in up to four (4) advisory Committees. Committee Chair approval required.

• participation in ten (10) subcommittees.

• premier table placement at sponsored events.

PRemium add-oN BeNefits:

• research support – offers access to research and information on houston’s economy. available in increments of eighty (80) hours for $10,000. partnership reserves the right to decline any request. May also be added to executive partner packages.

executive partners are corporate citizens whose generous investment and leadership role in the partnership expresses their corporate values and commitment to houston’s success.

BeNefits iNcLude:

• appointment to executive Committee.

• nomination to partnership board of Directors.

• executive appointment to one (1) steering Committee.

• eligibility to participate in up to five (5) advisory Committees. Committee Chair approval required.

• participation in an unlimited number of subcommit-tees.

• invitations to vip gatherings with elected officials, global business leaders, international figures and other influentials.

• premier recognition and logo placement at all signature and Major events.

• Logo recognition in the partnership boardroom.

• Company logo included on the partnership’s website homepage and highlighted in major publications.

• Major sponsorship of annual Meeting.

• two (2) complimentary vip tickets with premier seating to four (4) partnership signature luncheons.

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for more information, please contact us at member.engagement@houston.org.

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For more information, please contact us at member.engagement@houston.org.