BAHEP Annual Report 2016

BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

Contents Board of Directors Letter from the Outgoing Chairman Letter from the Incoming Chairman Letter from the President Reflecting on the Road Traveled Advocacy Regional Development Member Events Special Initiatives Looking Forward

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2017 Executive Committee 2017 Executive Committee Ex Officio Members Membership BAHEP Region

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Board of Directors 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chair: John Elbon, Vice President/General Manager, Space Exploration, The Boeing Company Vice Chair: Richard (Rich) Jackson, NASA Strategic Account Executive, Leidos Secretary: Stephen K. Jones, Jr., CEO, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Treasurer: Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP

Lon F. Miller, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Jacobs Bernard A. Milstein, M.D., President, The Eye Clinic of Texas Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., Director, NASA Johnson Space Center Victor Pierson, President/CEO, Moody National Bank

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John Elbon, Vice President/General Manager, Space Exploration, The Boeing Company Dick H. Gregg, Jr., Attorney-at-Law/President, Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Fred B. Griffin, Founder & Chairman, Griffin Partners, Inc. Richard (Rich) Jackson, NASA Strategic Account Executive, Leidos Stephen K. Jones, Jr., CEO, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Tim Kropp, Executive Vice President, MRI Technologies Ron W. Masters, President, MaximGroup Dennis W. Petersen, P.E., President, Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. Jayant Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., COO, Bastion Technologies, Inc. Greg Smith, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Clear Creek Independent School District William A. Staples, Ph.D., President, University of Houston-Clear Lake John Wilkins, CEO, CLC Properties

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HONORARY CHAIRMAN Frans Gillebaard (1939 - 2013)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP Gale E. Burkett, President/CEO, GB Tech, Inc. Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., Chancellor, San Jacinto College District

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Mike Bloomfield, Vice President & General Manager, Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc. Genie Bopp, Vice President, Human Performance & Engineering Division, KBRwyle Gale E. Burkett, President/CEO, GB Tech, Inc. Don Burrows, Jr., Senior Vice President, Burrows, Auttonberry & Agol Investment Group of Hilltop Securities Jeffrey E. Carr, Vice President, Aerospace Communications, Griffin Communications Group Brent Cockerham, Market President, Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) Mark Conrad, Owner, Express Employment Professionals Michael L. Cornett, President, Texas Citizens Bank, NA Darren Crowell, President, Cimarron Brian Duffy, Executive Director, Space Exploration Coalition, Orbital ATK John Elbon, Vice President/General Manager, Space Exploration, The Boeing Company Marcy Fryday, Marketing Director, Lakewood Yacht Club Mike Furin, Vice President, My FlooringAMERICA Mark Gittleman, P.E., Executive Vice President, Intuitive Machines, LLC Lloyd Graham, Superintendent of Schools, La Porte Independent School District Dick H. Gregg, Jr., Attorney-at-Law/President, Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Fred B. Griffin, Founder & Chairman, Griffin Partners, Inc.

Board of Directors 2016 Marc Havican, President, Space City Films, Inc. Mike Huss, Senior Vice President/Commercial Lending, Moody National Bank Richard (Rich) Jackson, NASA Strategic Account Executive, Leidos Bobbie Jessie, President/CEO, JES Tech Stephen K. Jones, Jr., CEO, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Don Kelly, Ph.D., President, Encore Business Consulting John Kennedy, Commissioner, Port Houston Tim Kropp, Executive Vice President, MRI Technologies Katrina Lambrecht, Vice President and Chief of Staff, UTMB Health Beth Lewis, Ed.D., President, College of the Mainland John Martinec, President, AeroSys, LLC Ron W. Masters, President, MaximGroup Robert McAfoos, President, Barrios Technology Brenda Miller-Ferguson, Publisher, Houston Community Newspapers & Media Group Lon F. Miller, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Jacobs Sergio (Checo) Muniz, President, CYFOR Technologies, LLC Stephanie Murphy, Deputy CEO, MEI Technologies, Inc. Denise Navarro, President, Logical Innovations, Inc. Dan Newman, CEO, Houston Methodist St. John Hospital Dennis W. Petersen, P.E., President, Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. Jayant Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., COO, Bastion Technologies, Inc. John Russo, General Manager, Houston Site, UTC Aerospace Systems Darryl E. Smith, ERC Program Manager, ERC, Inc. Greg Smith, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Clear Creek Independent School District RADM Robert Smith, III, USN (Ret.), CEO, Texas A&M University at Galveston

William A. Staples, Ph.D., President, University of Houston-Clear Lake Charlie Stegemoeller, Vice President, Program Management, SAIC Jim Sweeney, Owner, Minuteman Press—Bay Area Gwen Wagner, CEcD, CCD, Manager, National Sales ED, CenterPoint Energy John Wilkins, CEO, CLC Properties

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP Chad Burke, President/CEO, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Mary Alys Cherry, Editor and Publisher, Bay Area Houston Magazine Ruby Cubley, Individual Member Cindy Harreld DeWease, President/CEO, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., Chancellor, San Jacinto College District Bernard A. Milstein, M.D., President, The Eye Clinic of Texas Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., Director, NASA Johnson Space Center Victor Pierson, President/CEO, Moody National Bank Bix Rathburn, Ph.D., Director of Economic Development, Galveston County Mike Shields, Executive Director, Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation Jeff Sjostrom, President, Galveston Economic Development Partnership Steven Skarke, Vice President, Kaneka North America, LLC Michael Sullivan, Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Hajime “Sam” Suzuki, Vice President, Administration, Kuraray America, Inc.

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Letter from the Outgoing Chairman The 40th anniversary year of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has drawn to a close. I have been involved with this outstanding organization for several years, but I have found that its work is even more impressive when viewed from the chairman’s deeper perspective.

I have seen BAHEP’s recognized leadership role in the region continue to expand. Throughout the year, BAHEP hosted meetings with a significant number of key policy leaders including Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, Congressmen Brian Babin, Randy Weber and Pete Olson, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, and senior officials from NASA headquarters. I believe that much of BAHEP’s success is directly attributable to the organization’s ability to stay focused on its mission as detailed in its current strategic plan. I am confident that BAHEP’s voice in the region will maintain its momentum under the recently completed 2017-2021 Strategic Plan: Vision Driven Regional Economic Development. Over 400 people participated in the planning process, and the resulting plan will offer a firm foundation for BAHEP’s growth and leadership over the next five years.

Aerospace and aviation were once again at the forefront of BAHEP’s advocacy efforts. The annual Citizens for Space Exploration trip to Washington, D.C., set another record with 407 congressional office meetings.

BAHEP’s membership on the Governor’s Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee provides a vital link between Austin and the best interests of Bay Area Houston. The committee is developing the first-ever strategic plan for the state. Governor Greg Abbott has requested that the strategic plan address both shortterm and long-term goals. Significant progress was made in the initial meeting of the committee with a subsequent meeting further developing and advancing the strategic plan.

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BAHEP also had a role in forming the Texas Space Congressional Caucus, which Rep. Brian Babin established and co-chairs along with Rep. John Culberson. The caucus’s principal aim is to bring focus to the Johnson Space Center programs that are essential to the longterm viability of JSC and to increase collaboration and encourage involvement by other Texas congressional members. With the change in administrations, the Texas Space Caucus hopes to aid in communication and support of our local space industry so that it continues to be a leader in human space exploration.

Additionally, BAHEP continued to strengthen its partnership with the Houston Airport System by assisting in the work of developing Ellington Airport and the Houston Spaceport.

After years of presentations, meetings, articles and opeds, much progress was made in 2016 toward the reality of a storm surge protection system for the region.

The question now seems to be not “if” but “when” it will be built. The “how’s” still have to be worked out, but obtaining state and federal support has been a gargantuan effort in which BAHEP has been heavily involved.

The 85th Texas Legislative Session is upon us, and BAHEP has been working to formulate the 2017 Legislative Agenda for the region. BAHEP hosted regional legislators and stakeholders at a meeting in late October to discuss the importance of the agenda items to the region’s businesses and industry. Other organizations in the region are using BAHEP’s legislative template as they fine-tune their own agendas. Members of BAHEP and the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will travel together to Austin in February to further educate Texas legislators about the items on the agenda.

I would be remiss if I did not mention BAHEP’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. What a party! It was an outstanding way to recognize CLAEDF / BAHEP for 40 years of service to the region and to reminisce with friends. Everyone who had anything to do with the celebration is to be congratulated for a job very well done.

Speaking of a job very well done, I appreciate the support of BAHEP’s Executive Committee and membership during my tenure as chairman. As they know from their years of association with BAHEP, it takes all of us to build upon the excellence of this great organization and to move this region forward. Thank you sincerely for all that you do for BAHEP. Kind regards,

John Elbon Vice President / General Manager Space Exploration The Boeing Company

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Letter from the Incoming Chairman Dear Valued Members, The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership is the engine that fuels prosperity and growth in our great region. It is a flexible organization that adjusts to the pressing needs and aspirations of its members whether it is championing for the next frontier in space, nurturing relationships to keep our region economically diverse, or standing alongside educators to ensure high school graduates are workforce and college ready. BAHEP is what ties business, education, and community together. This is what inspires me every day, and is one of the many reasons I am humbled and honored to serve as your chairman.

As superintendent of one of the largest school districts in Texas, I often tout that our student success is in large part due to the time, talent and resources this business community invests in public education. Over my tenure, I have come to realize that a strong education system leads to economic development, and in turn, a strong economy reinvests in schools. It is a circle of success that I am so thankful to be a part of today. At the core of this circle is a set of values each of us strives to achieve every day: collaboration, cooperation, leadership and integrity.

BAHEP has a rich history of making things happen. To be a member, you have to be ready to roll-up your sleeves, lock arms, and embrace the challenges that naturally come our way in this global economy. As a longtime member of BAHEP, I have seen the positive

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force this active, vibrant group of business and community leaders can yield. This persistence is contagious, which is why BAHEP continues to grow its base and reach across 13 cities and two counties.

Clearly the strength of this organization rests on the human capital behind it and their purposeful walk each day that makes a difference in the lives of so many.

As chairman, I look forward to learning from, leading along, and listening to each one of you.

Best Regards,

Greg Smith, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools The Clear Creek Independent School District

Letter from the President The Bay Area Houston region is facing some very challenging issues: developing effective storm surge protection, maintaining adequate regional water supplies, developing reasonable approaches to flood and windstorm insurance coverage just to name a few. In order for the region to remain competitive in the national and worldwide marketplace, regional challenges must be met with regional solutions, which translates into regional economic development.

The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, whose members include the cities of Clear Lake Shores, Dickinson, El Lago, Houston, Kemah, La Porte, League City, Morgan’s Point, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village, and Webster, Galveston and Harris counties, Port Houston and the Houston Airport System, has promoted regionalism for 40 years. Viewing jurisdictional lines as avenues of cooperation rather than roadblocks to development connects islands of opportunity that benefit everyone in the region.

BAHEP’s concerted regional economic development efforts, in cooperation with governmental entities as well as business, institutional and industry partners, have assisted in the growth of five primary industry clusters: aerospace, healthcare and life sciences, maritime, specialty chemical, and tourism/recreation. Each sector has its own unique needs, strengths, and identities, but each is interconnected thus creating a dynamic region.

Bay Area Houston’s workforce, manufacturing supply chains, and distribution networks are all interconnected. The ports, airports, railroads and roadways

are just as interconnected, and they serve to create a world marketplace.

There are five independent school districts within Bay Area Houston alone from which students graduate and enter one of the numerous institutions of higher education in the region or nation or go into the workforce. Schools are also increasingly connected to businesses through partnerships and internship programs.

The region’s excellent workforce is a huge drawing card for companies considering relocation.

Diversified regionalism brings strength to all of the region’s participants through efficiencies and economies of scale. It also creates an environment of choices. People can choose to live in one city yet work in another. They can play in their own backyard or choose to visit a wide variety of venues in the region.

It results in an incredible quality of life.

The world has become interconnected in a way that would have been almost unimaginable years ago. Bay Area Houston is no different. Every government entity, each individual business, every person is part of the whole, contributing to the whole, dependent upon the whole. Regional economic development is a reflection of this principle. Dependent upon many factors, some within its control and many outside of it, economic development works on behalf of all.

Bob Mitchell President Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

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Reflecting on the Road Traveled Year-end – the time when many of us perform the annual rite of reflection as well as anticipation. We as individuals, small businesses, corporations, communities or societies take this occasion to review the road just traveled over the last 12 months and set course for the journey that lies ahead.

The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has performed this ritual for 40 years as it has endeavored to bring prosperous new years to the people and industries of this unique and nationally significant region of Texas.

The following look at BAHEP’s 2016 journey will focus on: Advocacy, Regional Development, Member Events, Special Initiatives, Communication, and, finally, Looking Forward.

Advocacy Storm Surge Protection BAHEP organized and hosted a meeting on March 3, 2016, for state-elected officials to roll out a new video on storm surge protection and to introduce the Coastal Atlas. The video was produced by Space City

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Films, Inc., and the Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance (BACPA).

The Coastal Atlas, developed by Texas A & M University at Galveston’s Center for Texas Beaches and Shores, is a web-accessible, interactive software program that allows public users to view the impact of storm surge flooding over any particular geographic location. This innovative tool helps to inform the public of the impact from another large storm like Hurricane Ike and build advocacy for a coastal spine to protect both residential and business properties along Galveston Bay and the Houston Ship Channel.

Attending the meeting were representatives from the offices of Sen. Larry Taylor, Sen. Sylvia Garcia, Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D., Rep. Wayne Smith, Rep. Ed Thompson, Rep. Carol Alvarado, Rep. Wayne Faircloth, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Council Member Dave Martin, and Commissioner Jack Morman. Attending in person were Rep. Dennis Paul, Morgan’s Point Mayor Michel Bechtel, and Houston Council Member David Robinson.

In June 2016, the GCCPRD (Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District) released its Phase 3

report, recommending the Coastal Spine – a very positive step toward the future. There has also been increased support from the Texas General Land Office, and Land Commissioner George P. Bush has made storm surge protection a priority for the 2017 legislative session.

BAHEP has testified twice before the Joint Interim Committee to Study a Coastal Barrier System, which is co-chaired by Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Joe Deshotel.

These legislators are moving forward with legislation requiring the GLO to finalize plans for storm surge protection.

At the federal level, Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Randy Weber submitted the COAST Act to expedite the Army Corps of Engineers’ Coastal Texas Protection and Restoration Study. In early December, Congress passed major provisions of the COAST Act within the Water Resources Development Act, which has been sent to the president for his signature.

Citizens for Space Exploration The 25th annual Citizens for Space Exploration trip to Washington, D.C., set a record for the number of visits to congressional offices (407). Unified messages in each meeting included continuity for NASA human space exploration programs through the presidential administration transition and NASA’s role in supporting American leadership, education, innovation, health care, and quality of life for less than half of one percent of the federal budget. Talking points also included concern about challenges to U.S. leadership in space and the importance of restoring U.S. space launch capabilities to support human space flight.

Elected Officials at BAHEP BAHEP has become a central meeting place in the region. Throughout the year, BAHEP met with a record number of elected officials and foreign dignitaries within its offices:

Federal Senator John Cornyn Senator Ted Cruz Congressman Brian Babin, D.D.S.

Congressman Pete Olson Congressman Randy Weber Congressman John Culberson

State Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush State Senator Larry Taylor State Senator Sylvia Garcia State Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D. State Rep. Wayne Smith State Rep. Wayne Faircloth State Rep. Dennis Paul State Rep. Ed Thompson State Rep. Ana Hernandez State Rep. Gilbert Pena

Local Harris County Commissioner Jack Morman Harris County Tax Assessor–Collector Mike Sullivan Galveston County Judge Mark Henry Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark Galveston County Commissioner Ryan Dennard Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston Council Member Dave Martin Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough Kemah Mayor Carl Joiner La Porte Mayor Louis Rigby Dickinson Mayor Julie Masters League City Mayor Pat Hallisey Nassau Bay Mayor Mark Denman Morgan’s Point Mayor Michel Bechtel Pasadena Mayor Johnny Isbell Taylor Lake Village Mayor Jon Keeney Seabrook Mayor Glenn Royal Webster Mayor Donna Rogers Clear Lake Shores Mayor Vern Johnson El Lago Mayor Robert White

Foreign Netherlands Ambassador Henne Schuwer Belgian Trade Delegation Japanese Delegation South Korean Government Delegation

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SLS / Orion Suppliers’ Conference BAHEP also attended the Space Launch System (SLS)/ Orion Suppliers’ Conference in Washington, D.C. The SLS and Orion provide a critical crewed launch capability, enabling human space flight beyond low Earth orbit with the goal of reaching Mars.

Suppliers from more than 30 states shared updates on how manufacturers across 49 states are helping to build America's next space exploration program. As a strong advocate for NASA / JSC, it is vital that BAHEP keep apprised of activities associated with human space exploration.

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Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates Additionally, BAHEP participated in this year’s Society of Chemical Manufacturers (SOCMA) Washington, D.C., Fly-in, which saw the largest delegation to date.

Fifty SOCMA members hit Capitol Hill to advocate on key issues impacting the specialty chemicals manufacturing sector. This was SOCMA’s 9th Annual D.C. Fly-In, and it couldn’t have happened at a more opportune time with hearings taking place on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Congress deliberating on the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).

Regional Development Houston Spaceport In 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the City of Houston to be home to the United States’ 10th licensed commercial spaceport. BAHEP has been working major projects with the Houston Airport System in support of the Houston Spaceport. These projects have the potential to create over 1,092 jobs and more than $428 million in capital investment.

Port Houston BAHEP has been working closely with Port Houston’s economic development team on two major initiatives, Foreign Trade Zone 84 and cold storage. Port Houston seeks to increase utilization of FTZ 84, and BAHEP worked to secure FTZ status for two projects this year.

The Port has also identified cold storage as a market segment in which to expand port activities. Therefore, BAHEP has been working with a cold storage company to site two new locations and has been looking to identify available real estate to attract additional cold storage facilities.

Ellington Airport The Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program (DEAAG), created in 1997, is an infrastructure grant program designed to assist defense communities. DEAAG funding is available to local municipalities and counties, as well as other entities.

BAHEP worked with the Houston Airport System in 2015 to develop an application for the DEAAG Program for Ellington Airport. The Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) announced on Dec. 10, 2015, that the DEAAG grant application was approved. The $3.1 million grant, along with additional funds from the Federal Aviation Administration and the HAS, will be used to build a $7.1 million state-of-the-art airport control tower to replace the airport’s tower that was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ike in 2008. BAHEP and the HAS saw the fruits of their labor in 2016 with the implementation of the grant for the new air traffic control tower.

Broker / Developer Reception In early November, BAHEP hosted the Broker and Developer Reception at the HESS Club to showcase city opportunities to developers and brokers and highlight activities going on in the Bay Area Houston region. This hugely successful event had over 130 in attendance with representatives from more than 50 commercial real estate and related companies. Additionally, many of BAHEP’s member cities attended, including Dickinson, El Lago, La Porte, League City, Morgan’s Point, Pasadena, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village and Webster, along with representatives from Harris and Galveston counties.

Trade Shows BAHEP attended seven major tradeshows this year: BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization) – San Francisco, Heli-Expo (Helicopter Association International’s Helicopter Trade Show & Conference) – Louisville, ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) – Dallas, Informex USA – New Orleans, Space Symposium – Colorado Springs, NBAA (National Business Aviation Association) – Orlando, and SpaceCom (Space Commerce Conference and Exposition) – Houston.

Trade shows provide the opportunity for BAHEP to partner with its allies, such as CenterPoint Energy, the Houston Airport System, and its member cities, attending these shows together to promote the Bay Area Houston region and to gather leads from companies interested in relocation or expansion.

SATOP The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) is a State of Texas funded program that helps small businesses faced with technical challenges by providing up to 40 hours of FREE technical assistance for qualified requests. This is accomplished by utilizing the vast engineering expertise of NASA and participating Alliance Partners (NASA contractors, subcontractors or colleges). SATOP’s Alliance Partners assisted 21 small businesses and worked 54 total projects during the year. During 2016, SATOP developed multi-year proposals that included an agreement with TMAC

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(Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center) worth $404,000 over two years, plus an EDA (Economic Development Administration) i6 Challenge grant and a grant proposal to the Governor’s Small Business Office, both of which were not awarded to SATOP.

Partnerships BAHEP recognizes that it could not be nearly as effective without the support of its members and other valued partnerships such as the Houston Regional Economic Development Association (HREDA). During 2016, BAHEP continued to play a strong leadership role in HREDA by hosting the 10-year anniversary meeting at Space Center Houston and becoming a founding member of ED Professionals Working Group, a sub-committee of HREDA, whose focus is to expedite economic development within the entire Houston region. BAHEP also worked with the Galveston County Council of Economic Development Professionals to facilitate best practices within that group.

Member Events 40th Anniversary Celebration More than 400 of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s closest friends joined together on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, to celebrate the organiza12 { Member Events / Special Initiatives

tion’s 40th anniversary. The Crystal Ballroom of South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center featured four large displays covered with specially selected photos spanning each of four eras: the Formative Years 1976-1991, Building the Foundation 1992-2001, Regional Leadership 2002-2008, and Expanding Influence 2009-Present. The highly successful event provided great food, festivity, and opportunities to reminisce with friends both new and old.

Additionally, BAHEP President Bob Mitchell presented the Presidential Award to Glenn Freedman, Ph.D., for the unique guidance and support he has given to BAHEP for more than 25 years. It was just the second time in the 40-year history of the organization that this award has been given.

General Membership Meetings During 2016, BAHEP hosted seven general membership meetings. The meetings inform members of issues important to the region and provide valuable networking opportunities. The meetings included: Houston’s New Mayor – Sylvester Turner; Coastal Atlas – Len Waterworth; State of the Economy – Dr. Bill Gilmer; Houston Airport System – Mario Diaz; State of the Counties – Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Galveston County Judge Mark Henry; Deep Space Exploration – Rep. Brian Babin, D.D.S.; and BAHEP’s Annual Holiday Party.

Special Initiatives BayTech The Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) was formed by BAHEP and has built a network of partners across multiple industries and academia, creating a resource pool which will be drawn upon as collaborations are identified and research funding is pursued. BayTech’s goals are to 1) acquire public and private research and technology development funding for the Bay Area Houston region, 2) secure customers for and provide simplified access to NASA JSC’s capabilities and facilities through its Space Act Agreement, and 3) pursue partnerships to support technology development.

During 2016, BayTech successfully executed its Wagner-Peyser contract with the Texas Workforce Commission by training 22 participants in cybersecurity, conducting four cybersecurity awareness workshops, and conducting two cybersecurity tabletop exercises.

BayTech executed approximately $100,000 of reimbursable projects through the Space Act Agreement, helped create NASA / Johnson Space Center engagement with Texas Tech University, and signed a Memorandum of Agreement with San Jacinto College to offer JSC electronic workmanship courses. BayTech also worked with the Belgian Trade Commission in Houston

to plan the Belgian Economic Mission to Texas (240 delegates).

Of significance, BayTech has been invited to conduct two cybersecurity presentations at the Fifth Annual Maritime Security East conference to be held in Galveston, Texas, in March 2017. The conference provides participants from the federal, state and local agencies, ports, critical infrastructure and private industry an outstanding opportunity to learn and collaborate across different perspectives, jurisdictions, and borders.

During the year, BayTech also led, or participated in, six grant proposals: Wagner-Peyser grant – Fiber Optic Technician training and placement; Investing in Innovation (i3): Career Exploration Adventure; H-1B Tech Hire Grant: Gulf Coast Works; NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology): Cybersecurity Education; DOL America’s Promise; and DARPA Data Driven Discovery of Models.

BAHEP Cares!

The past 12 months marked another successful year of assisting returning and transitioning veterans through the BAHEP Cares! Program. BAHEP Cares! has now successfully mentored 95 veterans since the program’s inception in 2012. This year BAHEP Cares! awarded its first two grants from the Salute to Heroes fund. Two

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veterans each received $1,000 to assist in otherwise non-covered curriculum expenses.

Communication Members of the BAHEP staff were interviewed throughout the year by numerous media outlets. The outlets and subjects covered included: the Texas Tribune - Storm Surge; Realty News - Chemical Manufacturing; Houston Chronicle - NASA JSC, SpaceCom, Rocket Engines; Specialty Chemical Magazine - U.S. Toll Manufacturing; Houston Press- Coastal Spine; and the Galveston Daily News - Space Program, Coastal Spine. The staff gave 35 presentations across the region, as well, addressing many of these same issues.

BAHEP Publications and More BAHEP’s BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS page appears monthly in the Houston Chronicle, Pasadena Citizen, Bay Area Citizen, Pearland Journal, Friendswood Journal, and the Galveston County Daily News. Articles focus on economic development news and other information that is relevant to the region’s business community.

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BAHEP also publishes two quarterly newsletters, BUSINESS BRIEFS and the Business Development Update. BUSINESS BRIEFS provides brief summaries of major BAHEP activities, and the Business Development Update includes information regarding commercial, office, industrial, residential, retail and infrastructure development in Bay Area Houston. It is distributed to more than 2,500 commercial brokers, developers, and site consultants.

During 2016, BAHEP also wrote more than 20 letters of support which were provided by request from various organizations. Organizations and topics included: Port Houston: FTZ at Houston Spaceport; Texas A&M University at Galveston: Industry-University Cooperative Research Center; and the Association of Space Explorers: 2019 Planetary Space Congress.

Late in the year, BAHEP partnered with BAHEP member MyBayAreaRadio to embark on a weekly “Economic Spotlight” radio segment. Each segment features information about one or more of BAHEP’s many initiatives to promote regional economic development.

Looking Forward Supporting the region The New Year offers another opportunity for growth as BAHEP continues to support the changing needs of this region. BAHEP’s 2017-2021 Strategic Plan will go into effect, which addresses specific steps to provide leadership and engagement to stimulate regional economic development and employment that improves our quality of life. Glenn Freedman, Ph.D., chaired the Strategic Planning Committee. Over 400 people participated in the drafting of the plan that included innumerable reports, data sets and countless meetings.

The 2017-2021 Strategic Plan positions BAHEP for continued success in the coming years.

2017 Legislative Agenda The 85th Texas Legislature convenes in 2017. A legislative agenda, developed by BAHEP and its committees, represents the entire region and will be presented to the legislators during the session. The agenda encompasses: Education and Workforce Development, the Texas Maritime Industry Jobs Initiative, the Ellington Field Task Force Initiative, the State Franchise Tax, the

Healthcare Initiative, Storm Surge Protection, the Texas Spaceport Trust Fund, and the Texas Aerospace Scholars Program and Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program.

And Finally …

The mission of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership is to provide leadership and engagement to stimulate regional economic development and employment that improves our quality of life. BAHEP is committed to: • Regional collaboration, grounded in respect, trusted relationships and open communications.

• Responsible leadership, resulting in regional economic development, quality employment opportunities and a superb, affordable quality of life.

• Operational integrity, exemplified by exemplary member services, transparent management practices, and accountable management and staff.

In reflecting over BAHEP’s work during 2016, it is clear that this organization has stayed true to its mission as it also anticipates a New Year of service to the people, businesses, and industries of Bay Area Houston..

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2017 Executive Committee Brent Cockerham is Market President for BB&T (Branch Banking & Trust) and has been with the bank since 2005. He and his family came to the Houston area in early 2013 as part of the grand opening team for the bank’s newly formed presence in the greater Houston area. Now, BB&T is a top 10 market share bank in the Houston Market and quickly growing. Prior to joining the bank, Cockerham earned a BS in Business Management from Clemson University, an MBA from Boston University, and served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. He contributes to the local community by serving on several boards and volunteers at his local Fire Department.

Dick Gregg, Jr., is president of Gregg & Gregg, P.C., a law firm which represents and advises clients in the areas of municipal, governmental, corporate, employment, real estate, and business litigation law. The firm acts as legal advisor or city attorney for multiple local governments. The firm’s attorneys also represent numerous homeowner associations, condominium associations, and town home associations. Gregg received a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin where he also earned his law degree. Gregg’s areas of practice include public law, contracts, real estate law, business organizations, condominiums and cooperatives.

Fred B. Griffin is founder and Chairman of Griffin Partners, Inc., and its related affiliates. Griffin joined Exxon Company USA in 1969. It was there that he began his real estate career with Friendswood Development Company, a subsidiary of Exxon Corporation. As an integral part of Friendswood’s growth, he played a key role in the purchase, planning, and development of Kingwood, Woodlake, Greenspoint, Copperfield, Clear Lake City, and other substantial projects throughout the greater Houston area. In 1980, Griffin, with Conley Juban, formed Griffin/Juban Companies, the predecessor to Griffin Partners. The Griffin/Juban Companies – and subsequently Griffin Partners – have built or acquired projects encompassing approximately 11.2 million square feet space with an aggregate value of $1.5 billion. In addition to serving as Chairman of Griffin Partners, Fred’s other appointments include: Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, Director of Central Houston, Chairman of Mayor Parker’s Downtown Retail Task Force, Chairman of Space Center Houston, which is an educational visitor’s center for the Johnson Space Center, Chairman of the fund raising for The Shuttle and 747 Carrier Project - Bring the Legacy Home, and Leader of Griffin Partners Project for Development Services Relating to George R. Brown Convention Center Improvements, Construction of Parking Garage and Redesign of Avenida de las Americas.

W. Michael Hawes, DSc, is the vice president and Orion Program Manager for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Dr. Hawes joined Lockheed Martin in July 2011 after concluding a 33year career with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and was selected to head up Lockheed Martin’s Orion Program Office in 2014. Prior to joining the Orion Program, he served as the Director for Human Space Flight Programs with Lockheed Martin’s Washington Operations organization. In this role he was responsible for representing the Human Space Flight/Space Systems Company organization with the Administration and the Congress. Dr. Hawes received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1978 and Masters and Doctor of Science of Engineering Management degrees from the George Washington University in 1996 and 2006 respectively. He is also a graduate in Program Management from the Defense Systems Management College, Ft. Belvoir, Va.

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2017 Executive Committee Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., is the fifth chancellor of San Jacinto College (SJC), the eighth largest community college in the state of Texas, and the first woman to hold that office. She began her career at SJC as an inaugural director of the SJC Foundation. In 2000, she was appointed executive vice president for Resource Development and in 2003 vice chancellor for Fiscal Affairs. She served as chief financial officer for five years before serving as executive vice chancellor. Prior to joining SJC, Dr. Hellyer worked in the corporate world in accounting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fort Hays State University, an MBA and an Ed.D. in Community College Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin.

Richard D. (Rich) Jackson is NASA Strategic Account Executive for Leidos. His responsibilities include defining corporate strategy in support of NASA, identifying synergies and collaboration across Leidos, and identification, evaluation, and pursuit of new business opportunities. Jackson began his career at NASA where he supported the Space Shuttle Program as a flight director for 15 space shuttle flights. Jackson graduated from Texas A&M University earning a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and is also a member of the Manned Space Flight Education Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors. He has attained certifications as a private pilot, Advanced SCUBA diver, D licensed skydiver, and jumpmaster.

Timothy C. Kropp is the executive vice president of MRI Technologies. He guides MRI in strategic development and implementation. Kropp came to Houston in 1984 to support the Space Shuttle program and held program responsibilities in the energy industry during his early career.

He has served on the Clear Creek Education Foundation, League City Parks board, and undertaken special assignments for Galveston County. He is currently on the Tax Reinvestment 3 board, RNASA Foundation board, and serves on the boards of privately held HP Life Sciences and TNGI. He has been involved with BAHEP since 1996. Community involvement includes several local assisted living establishments, charities and schools. Kropp graduated from Florida State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

Ron W. Masters, CIC, is president/CEO, MaximGroup, an insurance and financial services company based in Houston, Texas. As president, Masters oversees all of the company’s operations, including providing commercial insurance, risk management, employee benefits, and other financial services to more than 5,000 clients. A licensed risk manager and Certified Insurance Counselor, Masters serves on the boards of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, the Myron F. Steves Advisory Council and the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership. He has previously served as president of the Galveston County Independent Agents Association, chairman of Clear Lake Regional Hospital and board member of Devereux Texas Treatment Network.

Dennis W. Petersen, P.E., is president of Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., a full service engineering and architectural firm headquartered in Houston with offices across Texas, the south and west. Petersen joined LAN in 1980 as a project engineer, where he began to accrue extensive experience in program management, specialized engineering, and strategic planning. In 1997, he was named president and chief executive officer of the firm whose clients represent local, state, and federal government interests and private sector industries. Services include planning, program and construction management, water/wastewater, transit, transportation, energy, and environmental. In 2014, he was also named president of the holding company, Leo A Daly.

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2017 Executive Committee Victor Pierson is president and CEO of Moody National Bank, a former mayor of Jamaica Beach, Texas, a past chairman of the Texas Bankers Association, and a director of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas. He serves on the board of directors of Moody National Bank, Moody Bank Holding Company, Moody Bancshares, Inc., Texas Independent Bancshares-Dallas, and Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation. Pierson is a past chairman of the United Way of Galveston, a past chairman of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, and vice chairman of the Galveston Central Appraisal District. He is also a member of the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors and a UTMB Audit Committee member. He previously taught accounting at Galveston College for over 16 years.

Jayant Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., is the chief operating officer (COO) of Bastion Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas. He leads Bastion in operations, business development, and implementation of strategic growth. Dr. Ramakrishnan serves on the board of Houston Technology Center and on the National AIAA Guidance Navigation and Control Technical Committee. In addition, he serves on other boards and was recently honored as a distinguished alumni of the Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST). He has over 25 papers in conferences, journals, and refereed texts and has served as a reviewer for technical journals and international conferences. Dr. Ramakrishnan earned his doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla (now MST). Locally, he is active with the Texas Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society (Bike Ride Marshal on MS 150 rides) and several charitable organizations.

Greg Smith, Ph.D., became the Clear Creek Independent School District superintendent of schools in January 2008. He was named the Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards in 2012, named the top administrator by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, Superintendent of the Year for the Texas PTA, and named the Galveston County Daily News Community Champion in 2013. Dr. Smith has led the Clear Creek Independent School District and its 5,000 employees on a journey to transform education in the 21st Century. Dr. Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Oakland University, master’s degree in Education Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and his doctorate in Education Administration from Texas A&M University.

William A. Staples, Ph.D., is president of the University of Houston-Clear Lake where he has served since 1995 as its fourth president. Dr. Staples was honored in 2003 with the NASA Public Service Medal, in 2008 with BAHEP’s Quasar Award for Economic Development Excellence, and in 2010 with Clear Creek Education Foundation’s George B. Carlisle Award. He served as chairman of BAHEP in 2003 and 2004 when the organization transitioned from CLAEDF to BAHEP. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Drake University, an MBA from the University of Iowa, and a doctorate in business administration from the University of Houston.

Ex Officio Members of the 2017 Executive Committee Jennifer Bowers is a partner with the law firm of Bowers & Sadler, LLP. The firm specializes in a variety of legal services aimed at assisting closely-held businesses and their owners with their tax planning, business organization matters, estate planning, and probate matters. Bowers is board certified in tax law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

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Ex Officio Members of the 2017 Executive Committee Gale E. Burkett is the founder and CEO of GB Tech, Inc., which provides science and engineering professionals to government and industry. GB Tech serves clients in the aerospace, energy, homeland security, healthcare, and education sectors. In his role as chief executive officer, Burkett oversees new market development, acquisitions, long-term strategic direction, and the overall vision of the company. Under his leadership, GB Tech has earned numerous awards and recognition. Burkett devotes a large portion of his time and energy to civic and community affairs. He currently serves on the board of directors of several organizations including privately held and non-profit organizations.

John Elbon is vice president and general manager, Space Exploration, a division of The Boeing Company. He is responsible for the strategic direction of Boeing’s civil space programs and support of NASA programs such as the Space Launch System, International Space Station, and Commercial Crew Development Program. He assumed his current position in 2011. Previously, Elbon served as vice president and program manager for Boeing’s Commercial Programs and as vice president of Systems Integration for the Army’s Future Combat Systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Lon F. Miller is the Jacobs senior vice president and general manager for the Jacobs Clear Lake Group. He is responsible for all aspects of technical and business leadership of the local Houston workforce numbering more than 1,000 employees involved in almost all aspects of America’s human spaceflight program. Over the span of his 37-year career with NASA or as a NASA contractor, he has been involved in nearly every major NASA program and has led activities for Jacobs in Huntsville and Houston that resulted in winning the NASA George M. Low Award two times.

Bernard A. Milstein, M.D., is a nationally recognized ophthalmologist, specializing in laser vision correction, cataract surgery and diseases of the eye. Dr. Milstein has performed approximately 15,000 LASIK procedures and has been included yearly in “Best Doctors in America” since 1996. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a past president of the Texas Ophthalmological Association. Dr. Milstein is also a community leader and has served as chairman of the boards of BAHEP, the Galveston Wharves, and the Galveston County Health District, as well as on many other boards, committees and associations.

Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., is the 11th director of NASA Johnson Space Center. She became the first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the space shuttle Discovery in 1993. She has flown in space four times, logging nearly 1,000 hours in orbit.

Prior to her astronaut career, she was a research engineer and inventor, with three patents for optical systems. Dr. Ochoa has been recognized with NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, Exceptional Service Medal, Outstanding Leadership Medal, and four Space Flight Medals. Dr. Ochoa earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from San Diego State University and a master’s degree and doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

S. John Wilkins, III, has been a member of the BAHEP / CLAEDF team since 1991, representing Loral and Lockheed Martin. He is a former vice president of both companies. Wilkins retired from Lockheed Martin in 2010 and is presently the CEO of CLC Properties. He is a cum laude graduate of Ohio University, with a BS in math-computer science and an MBA. John’s wife, Shari, is an attorney and a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. Their daughter, Nicole Rose, attends Concordia University in Southern California, and their son, S.J. Wilkins, IV, attends Texas A&M University's College of Engineering. Wilkins has served on numerous boards in the community and attends Clear Creek Community Church.

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Membership New Members in 2016 3coast Acadian Ambulance Service Advantage BMW Mini of Clear Lake The Aerospace Corporation AeroSys, LLC AEXA Aerospace, LLC Airbus DS Space Systems, Inc. Al-Razaq Computing Services All Points Logistics, LLC Allegiance Bank Texas The AM Agency Amegy Bank of Texas American Acryl AMOCO Federal Credit Union Anadarko Industries, LLC Aquifer Group, LLC Archer Group with RE/MAX ARES Aerospace and Technology Services Armand Bayou Nature Center Art of the Meal AT&T Ayrshire Corporation Barlow Jones, L.L.P. Barrios Technology

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Bastion Technologies, Inc. Bay Area Houston Magazine Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN) Bay Area Regional Medical Center Bay Area Surgicare Center Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. Bay Oaks Country Club Baybrook Mall/General Growth Properties, Inc. Bayshore Medical Center Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) Big League Dreams The Boeing Company Booz Allen Hamilton Bowers & Sadler, LLP Brewer Construction Services Capital Bank - Pasadena Clear Creek Independent School District CDS Community Development Strategies CenterPoint Energy Chemical Process and Production, Inc. Chris Reed Consulting (CRC) Cimarron City of Clear Lake Shores City of Dickinson

City of El Lago City of Houston City of Houston, Houston Airport System City of Kemah City of La Porte City of League City City of Morgan's Point City of Nassau Bay City of Pasadena City of Seabrook City of Taylor Lake Village City of Webster CLC Properties Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Clear Lake Flowers & Gifts Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Coastal Solutions Coldwell Banker United Realtors College of the Mainland Colliers International Communities In Schools - Bay Area, Inc. Community Strategies Courtyard By Marriott Houston NASA/Nassau Bay Coventry Development Corporation - Houston Crowder Funeral Homes CSRA, Inc. Ruby Cubley Curran Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors CYFOR Technologies, LLC Cypress Bay Subdivision/Marina Bay Village DB Consulting Group

Dean & Draper Insurance Agency, LP Del Papa Distributing Company Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Dickinson ISD Draker-Cody, Inc. DRDA, PLLC Economic Alliance Houston Port Region EduSafe Systems, Inc. ELS Language Centers/Houston Clear Lake Encore Business Consulting Express Employment Professionals The Eye Clinic of Texas Fast Signs - Clear Lake Faust Distributing Company, Inc. Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Friendswood ISD Frost Bank Galveston County Galveston County Daily News Galveston County Economic Alliance Galveston Economic Development Partnership GB Tech, Inc. GeoControl Systems, Inc. Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Greater Houston Partnership Green Bank Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Griffin Communications Group Griffin Partners, Inc. Guardian Anesthesia Services, PLLC

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Guidry News Service Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc. Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP Harris County Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Houston Space Center HomeTown Bank, N. A. Houlden Enterprises, LLC Houston Area Safety Council Houston Association of Realtors The Houston Chronicle / Hearst Media Services Houston Community Newspapers & Media Group Houston Methodist St. John Hospital Houston Pediatric Specialty Group, LLC HPP Corp Icon Bank of Texas, N. A. ImageNet Consulting Intuitive Machines, LLC IP Investments, LLP dba Global ICS J&P Technologies J. A. Billipp Company Jacobs Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) JES Tech John Manlove Marketing & Communications Joiner Partnership, Inc. JSC Federal Credit Union Kaneka North America LLC KBRwyle Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake Kemah Boardwalk Kuraray America, Inc. La Porte Independent School District Lakewood Yacht Club Langan Engineering & Environmental Services The Law Office of Phil Griffis League City Regional Chamber of Commerce Legacy Port Partners, LLC Leidos Lexus of Clear Lake

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Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Inc. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Logical Innovations, Inc. Lone Star Flight Museum Lubrizol LYC Concours Corporation Marsh Darcy Partners, Inc. MaximGroup McCormick Stevenson Corporation MD Anderson Regional Care in the Bay Area MDA US Systems, LLC MDT Financial Advisors, LLC Meador Staffing Services, Inc. Medistar Corporation MEI Technologies, Inc. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Merrill Lynch Mills Shirley L.L.P Minuteman Press - Bay Area Mobile Studio Technologies, LLC Moody National Bank Mori Associates MRI Technologies MyBayArea My FlooringAMERICA NASA Alumni League - JSC Chapter NASA Johnson Space Center National Space Biomedical Research Institute Nestle Waters N.A. Norman Frede Chevrolet Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc. One Stop Tents & Events Orbital ATK PAE Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Texas Chamber of Commerce Paul Engineering, Inc. Payne's Plants Pearland Economic Development Corporation Perry's Restaurant Group PM Realty Group Port Houston PrimeLending - A PlainsCapital Company

Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services Read King Commercial Real Estate Regions Bank RE/MAX Space Center Residence Inn by Marriott The Rothe Companies: Houston Operations S&K Global Solutions Sage Commercial Group, LLC SAIC San Jacinto College District Savills Studley, Inc. Shelmark Engineering, LLC Sierra Nevada Corporation Signature Flight Support South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center Southwest Airlines Company Space Center Houston Space City Films, Inc. SSCI Environmental & Consulting Services Steele Media Services Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies SUEZ Treatment Solutions Inc. Summit Management Group TASC, an Engility company Techway Services, Inc. Teledyne Brown Engineering Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Texan Bank Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas Chiropractic College Texas Citizens Bank Texas First Bank Thrivent Financial tommy's Restaurant Oyster Bar Trustmark National Bank, Texas Twenty Twenty Properties, Inc. TXU Energy UHCL Center - Economic Development & Research United Airlines United Equities, Inc. Universities Space Research Association-USRA University of Houston-Clear Lake UTC Aerospace Systems UTMB Health Vesco Business Products Voyager at Space Center Welcome Group, LLC West Oak Development, Ltd. Whitley Penn Wendell Wilson & Dr. Pat Potter Wilson Wings Over Houston Air Show Workforce Solutions YMCA of Greater Houston

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