Annual Report 2024

Foundation for the future

2024 Annual Report Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

In Memoriam

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ary Alys Cherry, a cherished member of Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s Board of Directors and a beloved figure in the Bay Area Houston community, passed away on May 30, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, passion, and significant contributions to the region.

Mary Alys’ involvement with BAHEP spanned decades. At the 2012 Quasar Award Banquet, her outstanding commitment to Bay Area Houston was recognized by the presentation of the President’s Award, an honor given to individuals whose impact is deeply felt within the community. She was one of only two recipients in BAHEP’s 48-year history to receive this award.

Throughout her distinguished career, she held

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numerous editorial positions. She was recognized in Bay Area Houston for her continuous and detailed coverage of events. However, Mary Alys’ pursuits extended far beyond her professional achievements. She was known for her knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm, always striving to advance BAHEP’s mission and support its members.

BAHEP President Brian Freedman expressed condolences on behalf of the organization saying, “Mary Alys was more than a colleague; she was a dear friend to many of us. Her dedication to BAHEP and the broader Bay Area Houston community was truly remarkable. We mourn her loss and celebrate her extraordinary life and the profound impact she had on all of us.”

arie Flickinger, a steadfast supporter of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership in many ways, published numerous articles regarding BAHEP’s initiatives in her South Belt-Ellington Leader.

guidance, working collaboratively with Chancellor Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., San Jacinto College achieved many milestones, including being named a top-10 community college in the country by the prestigious Aspen Institute.

Founded in 1976, the newspaper covered all aspects of the growing South Belt community, including politics, local flooding and infrastructure, area schools, and youth sports.

Learning of Marie’s passing on Nov. 11, the College released a statement that read, “Today, we lost a true champion for San Jacinto College.

She was a fierce advocate for student success and worked tirelessly alongside the College and her fellow Board members to remove barriers for students to earn their higher education credentials. She was passionate about the work being done at San Jacinto College; her dedication to San Jacinto College will leave a legacy.”

Marie, a treasured community leader, made history in the 1990s when she became the first woman to be elected to serve on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees, a position she would hold for nearly 30 years, retiring as its chair shortly before her passing. Under her

FRONT COVER: The circle is a prominent symbol in nature, culture, and life. It is a reminder that all that comes around goes around, and, therefore, we should embrace our diversity as it leads us all to the same destination. The circle is a universal symbol with many meanings, including unity, wholeness, and accessibility — all of which are qualities of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.

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2025 Board of Directors Message from the Outgoing Chair Message from the Incoming Chair Message from the President Building the Foundation for the Future Goals of BAHEP’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan BAHEP wins 11 economic development projects for Bay Area Houston region 2024 Quasar Banquet honors Space Center Houston’s William T. Harris BAHEP leaders appointed to Texas Space Commission and TARSEC BAHEP leads region as international delegation host BAHEP advocates for needs of military and veterans

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General membership meetings and events bring value to BAHEP members BAHEP hosts networking events for 48 new members BAHEP committees support special interests CSE delegation advocates for human space exploration, research, and funding Legislative agenda finalized BayTech awarded state-funded Wagner-Peyser Grant for 11th year SATOP expands technical assistance across State of Texas BAHEP partners up to host impactful events Board of Directors Officers Membership

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Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership 2025 Board of Directors OFFICERS Chair: Kelly Page, President, Barrios Technology Vice Chair: John Mulholland, Vice President / Program Manager, Commercial Crew Transportation System (CCTS), The Boeing Company Secretary: Nellie Chappell-White, President & CEO, JES Tech Treasurer: Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP

Gale E. Burkett, President / CEO, GB Tech, Inc. Todd Caliva, CEO, HCA Healthcare Clear Lake Gwen D. Griffin, CEO, Griffin Communications Group Fred B. Griffin, Founder and Chairman, Griffin Partners, Inc. Marc Havican, President, Space City Films, Inc. Kenny Koncaba, Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking, Frost Bank Bernard A. Milstein, M.D., President, The Eye Clinic of Texas Vanessa E. Wyche, Director, NASA Johnson Space Center

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RJ Boatman, Executive Director, TABI, LLC Nellie Chappell-White, President & CEO, JES Tech Dick H. Gregg, Jr., Attorney-at-Law/President, Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., Chancellor, San Jacinto College District Jorge Hernandez, President / CEO, Bastion Technologies Tim Kropp, Executive Vice President, MRI Technologies Laurie Labra, Vice President, Human Space Exploration Division, KBR John Mulholland, Vice President / Program Manager, Commercial Crew Transportation System (CCTS), The Boeing Company Kelly Page, President, Barrios Technology Marty Pell, President / CEO, Wellby Financial Victor Pierson, Chairman / President / CEO, Moody Bank Kirk Shireman, Vice President of Lunar Exploration Campaigns, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company John Wilkins, CEO, CLC Properties

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Anderson, Marketing / Communications Director, Shriners Children’s Texas RJ Boatman, Executive Director, TABI, LLC Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP Noel Cardenas, FACHE, Senior Vice President / CEO, Memorial Hermann Southeast & Pearland Hospitals Helen Castellanos Brewer, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Academic & Student Affairs, College of the Mainland Nellie Chappell-White, President / CEO, JES Tech Fernando De La Peña, CEO / President, AEXA Aerospace, LLC Jeff Dudderar, Senior Vice President / Market President, Home Bank Renee Ethridge, Executive Account Manager, Meador Staffing Services, Inc. Col. Michael Fossum, USAFR (Ret.) COO, Texas A&M University at Galveston Jeff Gionnette, Senior General Manager, Retail, Brookfield Properties Dick H. Gregg, Jr., Attorney-at-Law / President, Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Edward Griffin, CEO, Griffin Partners, Inc. Gwen D. Griffin, CEO, Griffin Communications Group

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HONORARY CHAIRMAN Frans Gillebaard (1939 - 2013) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP 2

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership 2025 Board of Directors Anna Hawley, President / CEO, Lone Star Flight Museum Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., Chancellor, San Jacinto College District Jorge Hernandez, President / CEO, Bastion Technologies Walter Jackson, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, La Porte Independent School District Carl Joiner, Chairman / CEO, Joiner Architects, Inc. Stephen K. Jones, MHA, FACHE, Vice President, Health System Strategy / CEO Clear Lake Campus, UTMB Health System Jeannie Kranz, Senior Director, Lead & Growth Strategy, Peraton Tim Kropp, Executive Vice President, MRI Technologies Laurie Labra, Vice President, Human Space Exploration Division, KBR Carl Little, Senior Vice President / CEO, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Jamieson Mackay, Chief Relationship Officer, Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union John Martinec, President, AeroSys, LLC Erin McDonald, Senior Vice President, Frost Bank Rosanna Moreno, CEO, Kindred Hospital Clear Lake John Mulholland, Vice President / Program Manager, Commercial Crew Transportation System (CCTS), The Boeing Company Stephanie Murphy, Principal Owner, Aegis Aerospace, Inc. Paul Nemeth, Vice President / Program Manager, Amentum Kelly Page, President, Barrios Technology Marty Pell, President / CEO, Wellby Financial Victor Pierson, Chairman / President / CEO, Moody Bank Bill Provenzano, Senior Vice President, HomeTown Bank, N. A. Amy Reid, Director, Galveston County Small Business Development Center Glenn Royal, Chief Investment Officer / Partner, RHP Wealth Management Wayne Rutledge, President of Commercial Brokerage, Rutledge Commercial Real Estate

Kirk Shireman, Vice President of Lunar Exploration Campaigns, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Chad Stine, Manager, Strategic Engagement, CenterPoint Energy Mike Sullivan, Director of Government Affairs & Corporate Partnerships, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Frank Taylor, Director of Corporate Governance / Corporate Counsel, Kuraray America, Inc. Richard Walker, Ed.D., President, University of Houston-Clear Lake Karen Wheeler Hall, Owner, Rothe Development, Inc. John Wilkins, CEO, CLC Properties BOARD OF DIRECTORS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Chad Burke, President / CEO, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Gale E. Burkett, President / CEO, GB Tech, Inc. Todd Caliva, CEO, HCA Healthcare Clear Lake Cindy DeWease, President / CEO, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Glenn Freedman, Ph.D., President’s Award Recipient, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Marcy Fryday, Marketing Director, Lakewood Yacht Club Kenny Koncaba, Senior Vice President, Corporate Banking, Frost Bank Bernard A. Milstein, M.D., President, The Eye Clinic of Texas Denise Navarro, Founder / President / CEO, Logical Innovations, Inc. Amy Skicki, President / CEO, Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN) Vanessa E. Wyche, Director, NASA Johnson Space Center

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It’s been a true pleasure to serve as the 2024 Chair, and I’m proud of our many accomplishments such as the significant statewide expansion of the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP). Together, university capstone programs, SATOP Alliance Partners, and fellow economic development organizations throughout Texas are critical partners to the success of SATOP. They are instrumental to informing and assisting small businesses to secure free technical assistance or a working prototype to support their growth.

Message from the Outgoing Chair As a new small business owner, I joined BAHEP (then the Clear Lake Area Economic Development Foundation, CLAEDF) in 1997.

Little did I know it would be one of the smartest decisions I’ve made for Griffin Communications Group (Griffin). Today, 28 years later, BAHEP continues to be a pinnacle to our success. The connections and relationships built over nearly three decades have opened more doors than any other organization and guided our growth in many ways.

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 99.9 percent of businesses in the U.S. are small businesses employing 45.9 percent of Americans. The majority of BAHEP’s members are small businesses. Like Griffin, hundreds of companies have utilized the many resources BAHEP offers from the Small Business Committee, membership meetings, networking, and service opportunities. With a focus on today and tomorrow, it’s always been easy to contribute to and benefit from this dynamic organization.

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Additionally, the Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) received its 11th Wagner-Peyser Grant. This new grant provides unemployed participants with job training and job placement services in the research administrators field.

As BAHEP continues to look to the future of our region, we completed a new five-year Strategic Plan to guide our work. Additionally, as an organization of doers, I had the opportunity to dive-in to meetings, conferences, committee work, and advocacy for our regional interests in Austin and Washington D.C., with staff and fellow members.

Thanks to Brian’s leadership and the contributions of each member of the small, but mighty, staff, BAHEP had an outstanding year. I look forward to the years ahead as a BAHEP member and contributor. Thank you for allowing me to serve as the 2024 Chair.

Gwen D. Griffin 2024 Board Chair CEO, Griffin Communications Group

Message from the Incoming Chair February 1, 1985. That’s the day that Barrios Technology became a member of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. Barrios has grown significantly since then, both in scope and size, as has BAHEP. One thing remains constant, though, and that is the wonderful relationship between the two organizations.

I joined Barrios Technology in 2006. In 2007, I traveled with the Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE) group on its annual trip to Washington, D.C., in support of human space exploration. My appreciation for BAHEP’s initiatives and services grew as the years passed faster than it seemed possible. It is such an honor to represent this incredible organization as its incoming board Chair. I’m excited to join the other board executives and members in strengthening BAHEP’s foundation which will reinforce the future growth of the Bay Area Houston region.

BAHEP’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan will guide us in promoting and growing the region’s diversified economy. From the upper reaches of the Houston Ship Channel to the beaches of Galveston Island, we will work with our partners to create jobs and improve the quality of life for everyone.

As a member of the BAHEP board for several years, I’ve seen what a daunting task this is. We support the growth of five major industry sectors — aerospace, healthcare, specialty chemicals and energy, maritime and logistics, and tourism and hospitality. BAHEP also works diligently on behalf of these sectors — financial and legal, retail, non-profits, government, small business, infrastructure, education, training, and workforce development.

The pages of this annual report show just the highlights of BAHEP’s 2024 initiatives. An extraordinary number of conversations, meetings, workshops, conferences, advocacy trips, and shovels in the dirt made the dynamic growth of the region possible.

Looking forward to the opportunities of 2025, I must thank Gwen for her leadership in 2024. She already has an overflowing plate at Griffin Communications Group. Gwen’s unwavering dedication to BAHEP as its 2024 board Chair is reflected in the success of the organization and its impressive impact on the region’s economy.

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BAHEP’s focus this year has been on building the foundation for the future — the central theme of this annual report. Experience teaches us that a foundation will crack if the right ingredients aren’t used or are used improperly. Going forward, BAHEP’s foundation rests on the guidance of its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan which the Board of Directors approved in May. Members of the board, the organization, and our community all contributed to its development.

I believe that it firmly sets us on a path of growth and responsible / responsive leadership for the entire region.

The word productive doesn’t adequately describe BAHEP’s momentum in 2024. A quick Google search defines momentum as “the positive energy and progress that builds over time as you work towards your goals. It’s the sense of forward movement and accomplishment that propels you towards further success.” It’s a perfect description of BAHEP’s year.

Message from the President Circles. What does a circle mean to you? Is it a symbol of unity?

Does its boundary feel constricting, or does it have the potential for expansion? As with beauty, the meaning of a circle is in the eye of the beholder. Similar to a circle, the value of an organization like the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership is open for interpretation, as well, and is constantly assessed by our members, regional partners, and international delegations.

I have been associated with this organization in different capacities since I interned here fresh out of college. BAHEP’s evolution over the ensuing years has been astounding. What began as a concept in the mid-1970s has flourished into a regional leader whose expertise is acknowledged, respected, and sought after at local, state, national, and international levels.

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In a nutshell, this is a brief recap of 2024. BAHEP had 11 project wins, some of which will be detailed in the following pages. We have become the leading organization in the region for hosting international delegations. We attended and/or partnered with our allies on informative and relevant conferences and meetings.

BAHEP’s flagship membership meetings have been well attended and have drawn praise for their diversity and timely topics. The organization’s 14 committees are integral to our continued success.

They held 125 meetings this year, providing valuable insight to our members and also a rich source of networking opportunities.

We at BAHEP are so very appreciative of the support and active participation of our members, elected officials, and community partners. You are a fundamental ingredient of our foundation for the future.

Brian Freedman President

Building the foundation for the future

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xperience and necessity are like fraternal twins. They have a lot in common but are very different. Both light the path forward for people as well as businesses. They are the beacons that guided the development of the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. Approved by the Board of Directors early in 2024, it is the foundation which will support BAHEP’s work over the next five years.

While looking to the future, BAHEP had its feet planted firmly in 2024. Our 11 project wins in 2024 resulted in 885 new jobs, 225 acres developed, 265,000 sq. ft. of new space, and a capital expenditure of over $200 million. BAHEP has 28 projects in the pipeline, representing potential for over 2,500 jobs and 1.2 million sq. ft. in the region.

Goals of BAHEP’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

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BAHEP wins 11 economic development projects for Bay Area Houston region

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huge win for BAHEP in 2024 was the Texas A&M University Space Institute.

In 2023, the 88th Texas Legislature passed a bill to create the first Texas Space Commission. The legislature allocated $350 million to the commission for programs that would keep Texas at the forefront of space exploration. The funding included $200 million toward the institute.

The Texas A&M University Space Institute is poised to become a world-class hub for aerospace research, with the facility featuring the first-ever environmental simulator testbed of the lunar and Martian surfaces.

The institute will be built in Exploration Park, adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center, and will focus on addressing the challenges of human space exploration, equipment development, and space commerce. The university held its official groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 15, with completion expected in 2026.

Texas A&M University Space Institute Director Nancy CurrieGregg, Ph.D., a retired NASA astronaut, plants a Texas A&M University Space Institute flag at Exploration Park, adjacent to Johnson Space Center, symbolizing the partnership between the institute and NASA. Photo credit: Robert Markowitz / NASA

In an interview for the Texas Standard, Texas A&M University Space Institute Director Nancy Currie-Gregg, Ph.D., a retired NASA astronaut, said, “Gov. Abbott challenged all the universities throughout the state of Texas to create a space engineering degree program. So whereas students, particularly at the graduate NASA Johnson Space Center Director Vanessa E. Wyche (seated left) and Texas A&M University Chancellor John Sharp (seated right) are pictured at the lease signing for the Texas A&M University Space Institute at Exploration Park. Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D., (standing second from left) was an author of the bill in the 88th Legislative Session which created the Texas Space Commission and was instrumental in its passage.

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level, could be working in the facility on their research, the facility is more geared towards, again, partnership between academics throughout the state of Texas. And this is not about A&M. A&M is building the building, but this is collaboration throughout the state.”

Other BAHEP 2024 wins included ACMI Properties, Wellby Financial headquarters, KULR Technologies, Eden Grow Systems, Connect by CNES, The Exploration Company, and Aerodyne Industries. We at BAHEP look forward to deepening our relationship with these “winning” companies.

ACMI At BAHEP’s March Aerospace Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting, NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Director Vanessa E. Wyche and John Burer, founder and CEO of the American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI), announced that the Austinbased firm will be establishing a significant presence on land adjacent to JSC. The firm is the second approved tenant at Exploration Park. By establishing a presence at Exploration Park, ACMI aims to collaborate closely with JSC and other partners to develop innovative solutions for space exploration missions and advanced manufacturing initiatives.

“ACMI is proud to support NASA and the broader commercial space industry in this important project,” said Burer. “We will be working closely with tenants to develop specialist capabilities that integrate with JSC and to advance the commercialization of robotics, autonomous systems, and materials science as they apply to space systems,” he added.

Wellby Financial A June 7 news release from Wellby Financial stated, “Wellby Financial, an award-winning, nationally-ranked credit union proudly serv-

ing Greater Houston, announces the acquisition of 9.5 acres of land near Baybrook Mall. This strategic move underscores Wellby Financial’s commitment to the Clear Lake area, the economic growth of the community and credit union, and member service.

“Construction is expected to begin in 2025. The new headquarters will be situated at Baybrook Center. This prime location offers excellent accessibility and proximity to key amenities nestled between a series of retail stores, restaurants, and more. The project will be executed in phases over several years, starting with a groundbreaking ceremony to engage the community and celebrate this milestone.”

KULR KULR Technology Group, Inc., a global leader in sustainable energy management, designated Webster, Texas, as its principal executive office, aligning with the company’s accelerated strategic shift.

While KULR relocated its headquarters from San Diego to Webster, the San Diego office will continue to serve as an important innovation hub. These changes reflect KULR’s evolving business strategy and operational focus.

KULR, leveraging a foundation in developing, manufacturing, and licensing next-generation carbon fiber thermal management technologies for batteries and electronic systems, has evolved its suite of products and services to enable its customers to operate with efficiency and sustainability.

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2024 Quasar Banquet honors Space Center Houston’s William T. Harris

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or 30 years, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has presented its acclaimed Quasar Award for Economic Development Excellence to an outstanding elected official or business leader who has demonstrated a strong and continual effort to support the business foundations of the greater Bay Area Houston communities.

On Jan. 26, William T. Harris, president / CEO, Space Center Houston, was honored for his exceptional leadership and contributions to the region’s tourism industry at the Quasar Award Banquet held in the beautifully transformed Crystal Ballroom at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center in League City, Texas.

es and the organization’s goals for 2024. Tim Kropp, 2023 BAHEP board chair and executive vice president, MRI Technologies, also noted the organization’s 2023 accomplishments and introduced the evening’s honoree.

In his acceptance speech, Harris said in part, “As we know from NASA, you can’t do it alone. It takes a team. I couldn’t be successful here without that remarkable team. I want to take a moment to recognize members of my board of directors who are here this evening.

“Inspiration changes the world. For me, fundamentally, what we are about is helping people pursue ambition, excellence, inspiration, and push out those boundaries and realize what they can contribute.

Many representatives of the region’s leadership from business and education, as well as elected officials, attended the sold-out banquet, including Congressman Brian Babin, DDS; Mayor John Whitmire, City of Houston; and Houston Councilmember Fred Flickinger, District E, who represents both the Clear Lake and Kingwood communities.

BAHEP President Brian Freedman led the evening’s festivities by recognizing a number of distinguished attendees or their representatives and followed with a recap of BAHEP’s 2023 success10

Shown above are (l to r): Congressman Brian Babin, Houston Mayor John Whitmire, William T. Harris, 2023 BAHEP Board Chair Tim Kropp, 2024 BAHEP Board Chair Gwen Griffin, and BAHEP President Brian Freedman.

“Always remember that we have a lot of privilege living in this country and that we have an obligation to give back. Thank you so much for this incredible recognition which I accept on behalf of my team. I’m truly humbled.”

Gwen Griffin, 2024 BAHEP board chair and CEO, Griffin Communications Group, closed the evening with an inspiring speech saying, “My vision for the year can be summed up in one word: Thriving. Not just BAHEP, but each of your companies, our families, and our state. Thriving. Is that easy? No. Is it worth it? Absolutely!”

BAHEP leaders appointed to Texas Space Commission and TARSEC

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AHEP President Brian Freedman and Board of Directors Chair Gwen Griffin joined Gov. Greg Abbott as he announced appointments to the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium (TARSEC) at NASA Johnson Space Center on March 26.

“Texas will be the launch pad for Mars,” Abbot said. “As we look to the future of space, one thing is clear. Those who reach for the stars will do so from the Lone Star State, the great State of Texas.”

The governor appointed Griffin, CEO of Griffin Communications Group, to the Board of Directors of the Texas Space Commission. In addition, Freedman was among the nine members appointed to the Executive Committee of TARSEC.

Pictured at the table (l to r): State Rep. Greg Bonnen, MD, Speaker Dade Phelan, Gov. Greg Abbott, and NASA JSC Director Vanessa E. Wyche

“Texas has led human space exploration since the beginning,” said Texas Rep. Greg Bonnen, MD. “Texas is the home of manned spaceflight and training, the curation of astromaterials, and the development of the world’s first super heavy lift reusable launch vehicle. The Texas Space Commission and Space Consortium will further cement Texas as the preeminent location for exploration, research, and development of space in the new age of spaceflight.”

The Texas Space Commission will work to strengthen Texas’ proven leadership in civil, commercial, and military aerospace activity by promoting innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy. The Commission is governed by a nine-member board of directors, who

will also administer the legislatively-created Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund to provide grants to eligible entities.

TARSEC will independently identify research opportunities within this state that strengthen Texas’ proven leadership in civil, commercial, and military aerospace activity; enhance this state’s position in aeronautics research and development, astronautics, space commercialization, and space flight infrastructure; and boost the integration of space, aeronautics, astronautics, and aviation industries into the Texas economy.

TARSEC is governed by an Executive Committee and will be composed of representatives of each higher education institution in the state, who will also provide funding and research recommendations to the Texas Space Commission.

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BAHEP leads region as international delegation host

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hrough its extensive initiatives to promote and grow the region’s diversified economy, BAHEP has become the leading organization in the region for hosting international delegations.

BAHEP hosted or participated in hosting a total of 16 delegations in 2024 including its first head of state visit in July with the president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel.

The international delegations were excited to explore partnership opportunities available, as well as projected, in the Bay Area Houston region. Australia, Hungary, Taiwan, Finland, the Czech Republic, France, Denmark, Sweden, India, Mexico, Turkey, and the United Kingdom were among the countries that sent delegations to discuss a path forward within Bay Area Houston’s robust economy.

Delegations shown counterclockwise from top left represented Taiwan, Australia, France, and the Czech Republic.

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BAHEP advocates for needs of military and veterans

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ince its founding in 1976, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has strongly supported the military. With close ties to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, BAHEP’s Ellington Field Task Force has been an active advocate for the needs of this base which is so important to the region, state, and nation.

Col. Omar Perea leads the USSF Innovation and Prototyping group. He visited Bay Area Houston on Nov. 5 and spent the day visiting sites and meeting with key leaders.

Gen. Stephen Whiting is the commander of U.S. Space Command and visited Ellington on Aug. 12 for briefings, tours, and a regional overview.

Additionally, BAHEP Cares! began in February 2012 as a working committee of BAHEP to investigate ways to lessen the transition issues confronting returning Texas veterans. This Executive Mentoring for Veterans program serves unemployed and transitioning veterans, guard, reservists, and spouses helping them gain a rewarding career path and job by providing voluntary executive mentorship and career advancement services.

BAHEP’s focus now includes the U.S. Space Force as we work with our partners to promote and grow the region’s diversified economy.

Gen. Philip Garrant is the commander of Space Systems Command and visited NASA Johnson Space Center on Nov. 4 for briefings and tours including a regional overview.

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General membership meetings and events bring value to BAHEP members

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he Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership takes great pride in the quality of its meetings and events.

They are designed to bring the greatest value to our members and many partners throughout the region in order to better prepare them to make informed business decisions. Topics of these vary from the state of the economy, the state of our airports, the state of our ports, and the state of our space initiatives to the state of our state!

On May 6, Novium set up a space robotics demonstration in BAHEP’s atrium. Novium designs complex robotics systems for

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land, sea, air, and space. The Space City Job Fair was hosted by BAHEP, BayTech, Space Center Houston, and the University of Houston-Clear Lake on June 23 in BAHEP’s multipurpose atrium.

Twenty-two aerospace companies were represented, along with exhibits from other organizations. The event was a great success that attracted over 500 attendees. At the Lone Star Flight Museum on Aug. 1, Houston Mayor John Whitmire addressed BAHEP members with his agenda for Houston’s continued growth and prosperity. On Oct. 24, BAHEP hosted City of Houston Councilmember Fred Flickinger, District E, for a town hall forum in its conference room. It was well attended by more than 100 of the district’s involved constituents.

Space City Job Fair June 23

Mayor John Whitmire GMM Aug. 1

Novium Exhibit May 6

State of the Economy March 6

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BAHEP hosts networking events for 48 new members

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orty-eight new members became part of the BAHEP family in 2024. We extended a warm welcome to them with invitations to the New Member Breakfast, which was held in our conference room on May 14, and a Wine & Cheese Reception held at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center on Oct. 24. The purpose of these events was to introduce the new members and enable them to network with our committee chairs, board members, and BAHEP staff.

BAHEP was especially pleased to welcome the City of Deer Park as our 19th municipal member. The City of Deer Park has a councilmanager form of government. Under this form of government, the elected city council sets the policies for the operation of the city’s government. The administrative responsibility rests with the city manager who is appointed by the city council. BAHEP has a longstanding relationship with the City of Deer Park, and we look for-

Wine & Cheese Reception ward to continuing our important work with Mayor Jerry Mouton, Jr., and City Manager James J. Stokes.

BAHEP’s members include more than 300 business partners including 19 cities in Harris and Galveston counties, the Houston Airport System, and Port Houston. Learn about BAHEP’s new members by visiting https://bayareahouston.com/news-releases/.

New Member Breakfast

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BAHEP committees support special interests

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AHEP currently has 14 active committees that support the region’s special interests. The Aerospace Advisory Committee (AAC) is the largest regularly held gathering of aerospace executives in the state. With a total of 125 meetings for all committees this year, their initiatives have added considerable value to the economy of the region.

The March AAC meeting featured an announcement from ACMI CEO John Burer on becoming the second approved tenant at the new Exploration Park development adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center. Intuitive Machines CTO Tim Crain also gave a postmission briefing on the Odysseus lunar landing mission. This meeting attracted a record-breaking 113 attendees — just above the 100 regular participants.

Other BAHEP committees include the Annual Banquet Committee, BAHEP CARES! Veteran Mentoring, Citizen’s for Space Exploration, Education and Workforce Development Committee, Energy Committee, Healthcare Committee, International Maritime Advisory Committee, Military Affairs Committee, Political Protocol Committee, Public Safety Committee, Small Business Committee, Space Center Volunteers, and Team NASA.

Political Protocol Committee

Healthcare Committee

NASA JSC Director Vanessa E. Wyche, ACMI CEO John Burer, BAHEP President Brian Freedman

Military Affairs Committee

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CSE delegation advocates for human space exploration, research, and funding

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itizens for Space Exploration (CSE), an active and exuberant committee of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP), made its 32nd annual trip to Washington, D.C., from May 20 - 22. The excursion brought together space enthusiasts, American taxpayers, community and industry leaders, and students to advocate for the importance of human space exploration and research and continued robust national investment in space exploration.

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BAHEP led a delegation of 75 participants, including aerospace, educational, and community leaders, who embarked on the trip to meet with members of Congress and their staff. The goal was to emphasize the critical role that space exploration plays in national security, technological advancement, and economic growth. Twentyseven students from universities and

CSE student travelers represented 19 different states.

community colleges representing 19 different states joined the delegation. They highlighted the educational and career opportunities that the space industry offers. These students shared their personal stories and aspirations, showcasing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and space professionals. BAHEP members sponsoring these student travelers included Jacobs, Lockheed Martin, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, GeoControl Systems, Inc., and MRI Technologies.

To maintain America’s leadership in space, the CSE delegates stressed in their congressional meetings the urgency of approving a new, comprehensive, bi-partisan NASA Authorization Bill to provide the robust funding needed.

Brian Freedman, BAHEP president, emphasized the importance of the trip stating, “The CSE trip is a unique and powerful way to bring the voices of our community directly to our nation’s leaders. By ad-

vocating for sustained investment in space exploration, we are ensuring a vibrant future for the industry and creating opportunities for innovation and growth.”

During the trip, participants engaged in 286 office visits where key topics of discussion included steady funding for NASA, support for commercial space initiatives, and the expansion of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education programs.

One of the highlights of the trip was a reception at the Rayburn House Office Building where participants had the opportunity to network with policymakers and industry leaders. The reception featured remarks from Freedman and a presentation of certificates to the student travelers.

Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C.

Hosting the reception were BAHEP’s Aerospace Advisory Committee, The Boeing Company, Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Business Roundtable, Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, and Partners for Stennis & Michoud.

A strong American investment in space exploration is needed at a time when other countries are rapidly expanding their space programs. China has constructed and is operating the Tiangong Space Station. It is developing heavy lift rocket capabilities to send humans to the Moon and beyond advancing its ambitions to become the predominant, global leader in space.

A 2022 Pentagon-commissioned group reported that China intends to replace the U.S. as the dominant space power both militarily and economically by 2045. Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno, U.S. Space Force, stated two years ago, “China could catch up and surpass us. The progress they’ve made has been stunningly fast.” Lastly, the headline of a Reuters article dated Feb. 29, 2024, read, “CHINA AIMS TO PUT FIRST CHINESE ON THE MOON BEFORE 2030.”

BAHEP President Brian Freedman (l) joined other CSE travelers during the Congressional Reception held at the Rayburn House Office Building.

BAHEP extends its gratitude to all the participants, sponsors, and partners who made the 2024 Citizens for Space Exploration trip a resounding success. We look forward to continuing this pivotal tradition and building on the momentum generated for over 30 years.

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Legislative agenda finalized

he Texas 89th Legislature’s regular session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2 in 2025. Every biennium, a delegation of representatives from the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) and the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce board a bus very early in the morning which transports them to the Texas capital for a long day trip. The delegation’s purpose is to educate and advocate for agenda items that are a priority for the Bay Area Houston region.

The delegation’s agenda for the 89th Legislature was developed collaboratively and iteratively over several weeks among 250+ regional member organizations and partners. Meetings with state senators and representatives, as well as with the Office of the Governor, are scheduled in advance.

Both BAHEP and the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce have a long history of collaborative and productive relationships with regional members of the legislature. During the 88th Legislature, Reps. Greg Bonnen, Dennis Paul, Charles “Doc” Anderson, and Eddie Morales authored HB 3447, sponsored by Sen. Joan Huffman, relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.

The bill’s passage was significant for the future of the region and state’s aerospace industry.

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BayTech awarded state-funded WagnerPeyser Grant for 11th year

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he Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium, BayTech, formed by BAHEP in 2011, is a 501(c)(3) technology consortium that brings together academia, industry, NASA Johnson Space Center, and the State of Texas. BayTech pursues federal and private research and technology development funding that will create jobs, retain the workforce and knowledge base, generate new revenue streams, and maximize future opportunities for Texas and the greater Houston region.

On June 24, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced over $6.3 million in grants were awarded to 20 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. BayTech was awarded its 11th Wagner-Peyser Grant for year one of the High Demand Hidden Careers (HDHC) Connection project valued at $214,988 from the Texas Workforce Commission. This project serves the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugarland MSA which includes Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller counties. The grant provides unemployed participants with job training and job placement services in the research administrators field as responsible conduct of research ana-

lysts, conflict of interest analysts, institutional review board analysts, coverage analysts, budget analysts, research charge review analysts, and regulatory affairs specialists.

BayTech has partnered with five institutions — Houston Methodist Academic Institute, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), UTHealth-Houston, Rice University, and University of Houston — to offer this training and internship opportunity to 30 eligible candidates during the 2024-2025 grant year.

Eligible candidates may apply to be matched with one of the five partnering institutions. Participants will complete a work-study internship for approximately three months. There will be online coursework, and, depending on the location/rotation, students may be working on-site or remotely.

Following the successful completion of the internship, BayTech and the institutional partners will assist in finding full-time employment opportunities for the participants as a research administrator.

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SATOP expands technical assistance across State of Texas bring us without a strong network of partners.” SATOP relies heavily on its Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), its Alliance Partners (APs), and university partnerships. SATOP began the year with no EDOs and is ending the year with 17. Alliance Partners grew from 13 to 26, and the university partners increased by four to include Texas A&M University at Galveston, University of Houston -Clear Lake, Sam Houston State University, and Texas State University.

Through the growth of these partnerships, SATOP was able to accept 106 requests for assistance. Out of those requests, SATOP placed 74 projects into one of two programs. Forty-one projects qualified for the University Capstone Program, and 33 qualified for the 40-hour program. In spring 2025, SATOP will oversee 26 capstone projects, the most it has ever managed at one time.

SATOP Intern Drucilla Rovito and Project Specialist Troy Morris welcome visitors to their booth at the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce International Conference for Women on Aug. 23.

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he Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) is a state-funded program designed to assist Texas small businesses overcome product development challenges FREE of charge. SATOP accelerates the transfer of aerospace technology to entrepreneurs, fostering job creation and stimulating the economy in Texas.

The growth of SATOP in 2024 set the foundation for continuous success in 2025 and beyond. Thanks to the leadership of Rep. Greg Bonnen, MD, in the 88th Legislature and Dr. Magda Lagoudas with Texas A&M University, SATOP was able to use increased funding to expand technical assistance across the state. Through a network of partnerships, the program has seen a growth of 188 percent in the volume of requests compared to 2023. SATOP Program Manager Andy Thueme commented, “We cannot reach the whole state by ourselves or provide solutions to the problems our requestors 22

SATOP Director Bob Payne visits with an enthusiastic Texas A&M University Capstone Program team and its cargo drone prototype on April 29 at the TAMU Project Showcase.

SATOP Director Bob Payne (back right) and Project Specialist Troy Morris guest star on the Sharing Sweaty Equity podcast with Terri Reed (front left) and Mary Helen Aldeis, El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, on Sept. 20.

SATOP Project Specialist Marcela Barton, Communications Specialist Bella Brown, and Project Specialist Troy Morris (l to r) are shown at the Small Business Expo held Oct. 30 at Houston’s NRG Center.

SATOP’s top priority is marketing the program to reach small businesses and bring their innovative ideas to life. By building partnerships, the team has promoted SATOP through expos, tradeshows, webinars, and podcasts. The SATOP group has also attended promotional events across Texas, visiting El Paso, San Antonio, the

San Antonio Tech Bloc CEO Ileana Gonzalez and SATOP Regional Representative Kevin Repa are pictured at the Boeing Center at Port San Antonio on May 15.

SATOP Director Bob Payne presents an award for partnership at the SATOP Alliance Partner luncheon held Sept. 18 to Magda Lagoudas, executive director, Industry & Nonprofit Partnerships, Instructional Associate Professor, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University.

Rio Grande Valley, Northwest Texas, and Houston. To show appreciation, SATOP hosted an Alliance Partner luncheon on Sept. 18 to honor key partners that paved the way for success. Additionally, SATOP organized an EDO training workshop held Oct. 31 to share effective marketing strategies.

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BAHEP partners up to host impactful events ASCENDxTexas 2024 BAHEP partnered with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) for 2024 ASCENDxTexas: Next Steps in the LEO-to-Lunar Voyage. Building upon the successful format of prior ASCENDxTexas events, the 2024 program brought together the innovative minds, trailblazing startups, and industry leaders that are needed to drive outcomes to accelerate our off-world future. Held Feb. 14-15 at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, it was the largest event to date and included the formal signing of the Texas A&M University Space Institute partnership with NASA Johnson Space Center (see p. 8).

South Texas Transportation Summit BAHEP collaborated with the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region and Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN) to host this important event focusing on all aspects of transportation. Panel discussions included logistics and distribution for the petrochemical industry as well as rail, space, air, port, and ground transportation panels. The day ended with a congressional panel and VIP reception. It was held Oct. 10 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Advanced Air Mobility Symposium BAHEP worked together with Wisk Aero and The Boeing Company to host regional leaders on Sept. 27 to talk about the future of advanced air mobility in the greater Houston region.

Wisk Aero is the Silicon Valley company that seeks to ease metropolitan congestion with its self-flying rotorcraft. In January 2022, Boeing announced a $450 million investment in Wisk to be made in a series of installments, making Boeing a full-fledged partner in Wisk’s aircraft development and signaling that it is a true believer in the potential of the advanced air mobility market of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs).

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2025 Board of Directors Officers

Kelly Page, president of Barrios Technology, began her career with the company in 2006. She supported multiple organizations in the International Space Station (ISS) Program in technical, leadership, and management roles, being recognized with the prestigious Silver Snoopy award. Transitioning to a corporate role, she engaged primarily in Business Development, leading key captures for the company. She established Barrios’ commercial space endeavors through Stellar Access to stimulate demand for the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) economy. She became president in 2021 focusing on innovation, streamlining processes, infusing Barrios’ values throughout the company, and Barrios’ space commercialization efforts. A native to the Clear Lake area, she continues to reside in the area with her husband and three boys and is actively involved in the community.

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John Mulholland is vice president and program manager, Commercial Crew Transportation System (CCTS), The Boeing Company, leading the development of the Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner system to ferry crews from U.S. soil to the International Space Station (ISS) in support of NASA and other commercial customers. Prior to his current position, Mulholland was the vice president and program manager of Boeing’s ISS Program, and, before that, the vice president and program manager for the Boeing Space Shuttle Program. From 1996 to 2002, he was the space shuttle deputy manager of operations and project engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Mulholland is a graduate of New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.

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2025 Board of Directors Officers

Nellie Chappell-White Secretary

Nellie Chappell-White is president and CEO of JES Tech. She started her management career in aerospace serving as a program manager, making contributions to the NASA mission since 2000. In 2004, Nellie played a key role in creating JES Tech, and served as operations manager and chief operating officer since the company’s inception. In April 2018, Nellie succeeded Bobbie Jessie as president and CEO of JES Tech.

During Nellie’s career as JES Tech’s chief operating officer, she supported over a dozen contracts at multiple NASA centers throughout the United States, leading teams that made significant contributions to NASA’s mission in functional areas, including the Human Health and Performance Directorate and the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate. Nellie’s experience provides her with unmatched insight into JES Tech’s operations and a remarkable focus on performance to ensure that all technical, cost, schedule, and personnel management aspects of JES Tech’s support are accomplished with optimal professional performance. Emphasizing communication and relationship building with employees and customers, Nellie has demonstrated a natural ability to lead teams in achieving outstanding performance across diverse work groups of scientific, medical, research, engineering, technical, administrative, and logistics personnel.

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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Membership Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership owes much of its success to the active participation of its members. Following is a current list of BAHEP members. New 2024 members are shown in color.

Acadian Ambulance Service ADACEN AECOM Aegis Aerospace, Inc. Aerodyne Industries AeroSys, LLC AEXA Aerospace, LLC Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. Alert Tech All Points Logistics, LLC Alvin Community College Amentum American Acryl American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) AMOCO Federal Credit Union ARES Corporation Arrow Science and Technology, LLC Aspell Services, Inc. AssuredPartners AVERA Companies Axient Axiom Manufacturing Systems, LLC Axiom Space, Inc. Ayrshire Corporation b1 Bank Barrios Technology Bastion Technologies, Inc. Battelle Memorial Institute Battleship Texas Foundation

Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance (BACPA) Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Network (BACREN) Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre Bay Area Houston Magazine Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN) Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. Bay Oaks Country Club Baybrook Mall - Brookfield Properties Baylor College of Medicine Center for Space Medicine Beacon Federal Credit Union Bernard J. Roan Law Office Bilmar Consulting, LLC BMW-MINI OF CLEAR LAKE Booz Allen Hamilton Bowers & Sadler, LLP Brockway Commercial Burns & McDonnell Callan Marine Capital Bank - Pasadena CDS Community Development Strategies CenterPoint Energy Charles Schwab & Co. Chemical Educational Foundation Chemical Process and Production, Inc. CHI St. Luke's Health Patients Medical Center Chris Curran - Wells Fargo Advisors Cimarron City of Clear Lake Shores City of Deer Park City of Dickinson City of El Lago City of Friendswood City of Hitchcock City of Houston

City of Houston, Houston Airport System City of Kemah City of La Marque City of La Porte City of League City City of Morgan’s Point City of Nassau Bay City of Pasadena City of Santa Fe City of Seabrook City of Taylor Lake Village City of Texas City City of Webster CLC Properties Clear Creek Independent School District Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce College of the Mainland Collins Aerospace Comcast Business Communities In Schools - Bay Area, Inc. Community Health Network (MYCHN) Community Impact Newspaper Courtyard By Marriott Houston NASA/Nassau Bay Coventry Development Corporation - Houston Craig Technologies Criss Cross Commercial Group Crowder Funeral Homes Crown Castle Cyber One Solutions, LLC CYFOR Technologies, LLC Cypress Bay Subdivision / Marina Bay Village Dave & Buster’s / Main Event DB Consulting Group Deer Park Independent School District 27

Del Papa Distributing Company Deloitte Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Dickinson Independent School District

DKK Consulting DK's Dustbusters, Inc. Draper Laboratory DRDA, PLLC Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Elizabeth Smith Life and Health Energy Architecture, Inc. Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) Partners Express Employment Professionals Family Promise of Clear Creek Fast Signs - Clear Lake Fertitta Chevrolet Fogo de Chao Friendswood, LLC Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Friendswood Independent School District Frost Bank Galveston - Texas City Pilots Galveston Bay Foundation Galveston County Daily News Galveston County Health District Galveston County Small Business Development Center Galveston Economic Development Partnership Galveston Independent School District 28

Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce GB Tech, Inc. GEO Consultants Corporation GeoControl Systems, Inc. Global Business Management Consultants Greater Houston Partnership Green Appraisal, LLC Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Griffin Communications Group Griffin Partners, Inc. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Gulf Coast Authority Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc. Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) Gulf Coast Workforce Board Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP Harris County Precinct 2 Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) Haute Flowers & Events HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Health and Safety Council HIGHER Up Texas Highpoint Insurance Group, LLC Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce Hitchcock Independent School District Home Bank HomeTown Bank, N. A. Houston Association for Space and Science Education Houston Association of Realtors Houston First Corporation Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Houston Pilots Houston Precision Fasteners ILC Dover

IMA Financial Group ImageNet Consulting Implemetrics, Inc. Intuitive Machines, LLC J&P Technologies J. A. Billipp Company Jacob White Construction JC2 Technologies, LLC JES Tech JMK5 Holdings, LLC Joiner Architects, Inc. Kaneka North America, LLC KBR Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Kemah Boardwalk Kindred Hospital Clear Lake KULR Technology Group Kuraray America, Inc. La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce La Porte Independent School District Lakewood Yacht Club League City Regional Chamber of Commerce Leidos Levi Benton & Associates, PLLC Lewis Jewelers Lexus of Clear Lake Lighthouse Video Surveillance Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Lockridge Packaging, LLC Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Logical Innovations, Inc. Lone Star Flight Museum Manhattan Construction Company Max Space McCorkle Insurance Services, LLC MDT Financial Advisors, LLC Meador Staffing Services, Inc. Media Riders, Inc. Medistar Corporation

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Mercedes-Benz of Clear Lake Merrill Lynch Metis Technology Services, Inc. MI-GSO|PCUBED–Houston (Program Planning Professionals) Minuteman Press - Bay Area Moody Bank MORI Associates, Inc. MRI Technologies MRM Proposal Solutions My FlooringAMERICA NASA Alumni League - JSC Chapter NASA Johnson Space Center Navarro Insurance Group New Horizon Strategies, LLC Northrop Grumman Corporation Novium LTD Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc. One Stop Tents & Events PAE Pasadena Economic Development Corporation Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Texas Chamber of Commerce Paterson Consulting Partners LLC/PCP Digital Payne’s Plants PBK Pearland Economic Development Corporation Peraton Perry’s Restaurant Group Port Houston Qualtec, Inc. Québec Delegation in Houston Radiant Energy Partners Rhodium Scientific RHP Wealth Management Robinette & Company Caterers, Inc. Rothe Development, Inc. Rutledge Commercial Real Estate S&K Global Solutions

Sage Commercial Group, LLC San Jacinto College District Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Santa Fe Independent School District Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Sea Star Base Galveston Shriners Children’s Texas Sierra Space Sophic Synergistics South Belt-Ellington Leader South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center Southwest Airlines Company Sox Erosion Solutions Space Center Houston Space City Films, Inc. SSCI Environmental & Consulting Services Star Service, Inc. Strata Systems Summit Management Group TABI, LLC Tannos Development Group, LLC TechTrans International (TTI) Teledyne Brown Engineering Terracon Consultants, Inc. Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas Chiropractic College Texas City Independent School District The Aerospace Corporation The Alliance for Youth & Families The Boeing Company The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. The Exploration Company US, LLC The Eye Clinic of Texas The Ray Tax Group The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar Transwestern TXU Energy UHCL Center— Economic Development & Research Unbound Now Houston United Airlines United Equities, Inc. (Clear Lake Center LP) Universities Space Research Association (USRA) University of Houston-Clear Lake UTMB Health V2X Vedo Systems Venus Aerospace Voyager Space WDHB, Inc. W. Derrell Curry - Savills, Inc. Welcome Group, LLC Wellby Financial Wells Fargo - Commercial Bank Wells Fargo - Private Bank Wendell Wilson & Dr. Pat Potter Wilson Wings Over Houston Air Show Wycoff Development & Construction, LLC YMCA of Greater Houston Young Industries Group Zann Commercial Brokerage, Inc.

Region Supported by Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership which includes its members Clear Lake Shores Deer Park Dickinson El Lago Friendswood Hitchcock Houston Kemah La Marque La Porte League City Morgan’s Point Nassau Bay Pasadena Santa Fe Seabrook Taylor Lake Village Texas City Webster Harris County Precinct 2 Houston Airport System Port Houston Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership 1150 Gemini Street Suite 1050 Houston, Texas 77058 832.536.3255 www.bayareahouston.com Facebook: BayAreaHoustonEcon X: @BAHEP