Houston Industries

Houston Industries

Known as America’s Most Diverse City, Space City, Bayou City, and the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is a vibrant, global metropolis with one of the youngest, fastest growing, and most diverse populations in the world. Home to a talented workforce, unique quality of life and cultural identity, and a number of established and emerging industries, the 12-county Greater Houston region offers tremendous opportunities for companies and individuals to thrive.

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From energy and life sciences to manufacturing and aerospace, the Houston region offers a dynamic infrastructure to support these thriving, core industries.

Aerospace

18

Houston is home to 18 Forbes Global 2000 headquarters

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Advanced Manufacturing

Aerospace & Aviation

18

Houston is home to 18 Forbes Global 2000 headquarters

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Aviation

18

Houston is home to 18 Forbes Global 2000 headquarters

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Energy

44 out of 113

U.S. publicly traded oil and gas companies are located in Houston

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Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Headquarters

#3

Houston ranks #3 among U.S. metro areas in Fortune 500 headquarters

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Digital Technology & Innovation

Transportation & Logistics

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Explore the Region

The 12-county Greater Houston area is one of the largest and most diverse business regions in the nation. Houston's strategic, central location coupled with the infrastructure of four of the country's largest ports, two international airports and major highway and rail service make this a dynamic hub for a large cross-section of industries.

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Taxes and Incentives

Houston offers a highly competitive business environment at a favorable cost. State and local incentives as well as a favorable tax structure make this region an attractive place to do business for companies of all sizes.

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Talent & Workforce

Houston offers a highly educated, growing workforce skilled in both traditional and emerging industries. With a labor force more than 3 million workers strong, the Houston area offers a wide variety of talent at all skill levels and has developed a strong bridge between the talent needs of various industries and educational programs.

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