Benefits of Membership

Benefits of Membership

Being a member of the Greater Houston Partnership comes with many benefits for your company and your employees. As the Houston Chamber of Commerce and the region's principal business organization, our members are able to leverage the power and connections of a diverse array of member companies and organizations. 

Whether you are interested in networking, information or impact work – the Partnership has something for everyone.

    Membership Levels

    At the Partnership, members choose their membership level based on how they want to be engaged and the level of networking, information, and impact benefits they desire. Click through the tabs below to explore membership levels.

    Swipe left or right to reveal all membership levels
    Limited Partner
    Advisory Partner
    Senior Advisory Partner
    General Partner
    Managing Partner
    Executive Partner
    Limited Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Opportunities for participation on a Partnership Committee (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Company listing on Partners List
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Advisory Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Access to up to two Partnership Committees (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Senior Advisory Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Invitation to unique opportunities for c-suite executives who want to convene on a platform supporting the advancement of the greater Houston region
      • Eligible to attend quarterly President’s Roundtable Series hosted by Partnership CEO (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Access to up to three Partnership Committees (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Increased access to information, Partnership expertise, and presentations
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    General Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Eligible for Board of Directors
      • Eligible to sit on Governance Committees (by invitation)
      • Priority access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Unlimited access to Partnership Committees (qualified businesses and employees)
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Managing Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Eligible for Board of Directors
      • VIP Access at Signature Partnership Events
      • Leadership opportunities for CEO and c-suite executives
      • Reserved access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Unlimited access to Partnership Committees (qualified businesses and employees)
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Executive Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Appointment to Partnership Executive Committee
      • Nomination for Board of Directors
      • Complimentary Annual Meeting sponsorship
      • One complimentary membership per Leadership Program (for qualified businesses and employees) 
      • Broad exposure across Partnership communication platforms, including but limited to:
        • Partnership Tower Lobby Video Wall (company description included)
        • Houston.org
        • Annual Report
        • Membership Guide
        • Publications 
      • VIP Access at Signature Partnership Events
      • Reserved access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Leadership opportunities for CEO and c-suite executives
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Swipe left or right to reveal all membership levels
    Limited Partner
    Advisory Partner
    Senior Advisory Partner
    General Partner
    Managing Partner
    Executive Partner
    Limited Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Opportunities for participation on a Partnership Committee (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Company listing on Partners List
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Advisory Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Access to up to two Partnership Committees (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Senior Advisory Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Invitation to unique opportunities for c-suite executives who want to convene on a platform supporting the advancement of the greater Houston region
      • Eligible to attend quarterly President’s Roundtable Series hosted by Partnership CEO (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Access to up to three Partnership Committees (for qualified businesses and employees)
      • Increased access to information, Partnership expertise, and presentations
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    General Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Eligible for Board of Directors
      • Eligible to sit on Governance Committees (by invitation)
      • Priority access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Unlimited access to Partnership Committees (qualified businesses and employees)
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Managing Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Eligible for Board of Directors
      • VIP Access at Signature Partnership Events
      • Leadership opportunities for CEO and c-suite executives
      • Reserved access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Unlimited access to Partnership Committees (qualified businesses and employees)
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
    Executive Partner
    • Core benefits listed below plus:
      • Appointment to Partnership Executive Committee
      • Nomination for Board of Directors
      • Complimentary Annual Meeting sponsorship
      • One complimentary membership per Leadership Program (for qualified businesses and employees) 
      • Broad exposure across Partnership communication platforms, including but limited to:
        • Partnership Tower Lobby Video Wall (company description included)
        • Houston.org
        • Annual Report
        • Membership Guide
        • Publications 
      • VIP Access at Signature Partnership Events
      • Reserved access to quarterly President’s Roundtable Series (one c-suite representative per event)
      • Leadership opportunities for CEO and c-suite executives
      • On-site presentations by Partnership staff:
        • Membership Briefing
        • Employee Fairs
        • Houston Economic Update
        • Why Houston
      • Elevated company listing on Partners List
      • Onsite economic outlook presentation with Partnership Chief Economist, upon availability
      • Onsite Public Policy briefing with the Chief Policy Officer, upon availability
      • Eligible to participate in trade and business recruitment missions to key markets domestically and abroad
      • Annual member engagement plan check-ins with a dedicated Portfolio Manager
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    Core Benefits Available at All Levels of Membership

    “As a lifelong Houstonian, I am particularly pleased to be a part of the Partnership and the great work they do for economic growth and development in the City of Houston and surrounding communities.”


    Charles McFarland
    Attorney, McFarland PLLC

    "Becoming a member of the Partnership was one of the best professional decisions I’ve made as a CEO. Even though I’m leading a nonprofit, the ability to cross-pollinate with organizations in various industries is extremely helpful. Interacting and benefiting from the thought leadership in the business community has shown me that they are really tackling the same issues we are facing."


    Tracy Weeden, Ed.D.
    President & CEO, Neuhaus Education Center

    “Greater Houston Partnership, thank you for continuing to be a great resource for information. Very proud to be a member of this organization that so well represents Houston, it's businesses and people.”


    Ed Parker
    Business Development Manager, Industrial Tax Consulting

    "With one of the largest databases of members, [the Partnership] is a wonderful networking resource for me."


    Neal Talmadge
    BizJournals

    "The quality of the programs are top-notched, and because of that, the attendees are top-notched as well. Quality networking is great!"


    Anthony Pabillano
    PwC

    "Businesses who want to get their name out and sales professionals who want to increase their sphere of influence won't find a better organization to connect than GHP."


    Lisa Bogany
    Workforce Solutions
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    Join the Partnership for an Exclusive Experience at the San Jacinto College Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology! Discover why the San Jacinto College Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology (CPET) is crucial to the future of Houston’s energy and petrochemical industries, which are essential to both our local and national economies. The center is at the forefront of addressing current industry needs while driving innovation to ensure businesses thrive in a rapidly changing energy landscape. Speakers Include: Chad Burke, President and CEO, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Jim Griffin, Associate Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President, LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology Rick Guerrero, Executive Director, Pasadena Economic Development Corporation Moderator: Craig Rhodes, Senior Vice President, Economic Development, Greater Houston Partnership This exclusive event will feature insights from industry experts on how CPET is helping local businesses adapt, grow, and foster long-term economic resilience.   Join us to learn how San Jacinto College is making Houston a premier destination to live, work, and build a business!  

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    Houston's Advancements in Biotechnology

    Join us for an insightful panel on the life science and biotechnology industry, where experts will dive into the latest trends, innovations, and transformative developments shaping the field. Our panelists, each bringing unique expertise, will discuss the challenges and opportunities advancing cutting-edge breakthroughs from groundbreaking research in the laboratory to become approved, life-saving therapies and devices. This conversation will also highlight the specific impact and growth of biotechnology in the Houston area, examining how local institutions, companies, and research initiatives contribute to the national landscape. Whether you're an industry professional, student, or simply curious about biotech's future, this panel offers a valuable perspective on where biotechnology is heading and how it’s shaping our world.  Speakers Include:  Allison Rhines - Head, Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS @TMC Atul Varadhachary - Managing Partner, Fannin Innovation  Scott Nudelman - Co-Founder and Managing Principal, Vitrian Moderator: Verena Kallhoff - Sr. Director, Life Science Economic Development Division Forums are hosted the first Tuesday of each month and bring members together to get a pulse on the industries and initiatives shaping Houston as a great global city. No matter your industry, Forums provide valuable networking opportunities to connect with fellow members and learn the latest in regional happenings.

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    2025 Annual Meeting

    Mark your calendar for Friday, January 31, 2025, as we kick off the new year with the Greater Houston Partnership’s 2025 Annual Meeting! This signature event brings together business and community leaders from across our region to celebrate our achievements and set the course for an even brighter future. We’re excited to welcome incoming Board Chair Gretchen Watkins, President, Shell USA, Inc., and honor the contributions of outgoing chair Eric Mullins, as well as present several prestigious awards that highlight the exceptional leadership driving our city forward. What to expect: Reflections from outgoing Board Chair, Eric Mullins, Chairman and CEO, Lime Rock Resources Presentation of the Bob Onstead Award 2025 Robert C. McNair Award for Civic Leadership Visionary insights on the year ahead for Houston’s business community Exclusive networking opportunities with top executives And more! The Annual Meeting is a celebration of Houston’s momentum and a chance to shape the future together. With your involvement, we’ll continue to elevate our city, strengthen our business ecosystem and create lasting impact.

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