Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth largest in the United States. Houston is world-renowned for its energy (particularly oil) and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel. The area is also the world's leading center for building oilfield equipment. Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city. The city has a vibrant visual and performing arts scene. The city is close to beaches on Galveston Island.
Situated along Texas' Gulf Coast, this thriving economic region boasts
- a talented and highly skilled workforce
- top-quality universities
- the largest medical center on Earth
- home to NASA space center
- an ever-growing energy sector
As a major corporate center, Houston is home to 18 Fortune 500 companies. The Port of Houston, one of the region's greatest assets, ranks as the nation's largest port in international tonnage and second in total tonnage. Houston has a world-class transportation infrastructure, including three major airports, which ranks fourth in the country and sixth globally for multi-airport systems. A massive trucking and rail system that links the southern, south central, Midwestern and western United States also strengthen Houston's infrastructure. Houston has 575.4 miles of highways and expressways, with nearly 1,000 trucking companies moving goods along them every day.
Houston is also home to:
- 83 consulate offices
- 21 foreign banks, representing 11 nations
- More than 560 foreign-owned firms
- More than 600 Houston-area companies with offices in 129 foreign countries
- More than 3,300 area firms, foreign government offices and non-profit organizations involved in international business
With a solid infrastructure, a diverse population, a highly skilled workforce and a dynamic international lifestyle, the Houston region is a world-class city and your one-stop destination for business growth in the global marketplace.
