BUSINESS BRIEFS - Spring | Summer 2023

Business Briefs Spring | Summer 2023

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership

Volume 16, Number 1

Letter From the President Inside this issue: 2

Special Honors

3

Business Assistance Programs

8

Marketing

10

Public Relations & Media Communications

10

Special Initiatives

10

Storm Surge Protection

11

Preserve NASA Funding Levels

15

Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium

16

Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program

18

Membership

20

Our Partners

The close of third quarter of the year is rapidly approaching. I’m excited to share with you the highlights of BAHEP’s work that has been accomplished through a great team effort thus far in 2023. This coordinated effort across business, industry, government, and international borders is detailed in the following pages.

I am happy to report that our membership base has grown over the past months. Our outreach initiatives have resonated with individuals who share our vision of a vibrant economy that offers opportunity for everyone. BAHEP’s newly formed Membership Engagement Committee will play a vital role in welcoming new members and fostering a sense of community among all members.

Building meaningful collaborations has always been a priority for us.

Our strategic partnerships with our members, 18 member cities, Harris and Galveston counties, elected leaders, and the academic community have opened doors to shared resources, expertise, and broader avenues for positive impact. These partnerships are vital to BAHEP’s continued success.

BAHEP’s commitment to regional

economic prosperity has resulted in numerous successful in itiative s.

BayTech was Brian Freedman awarded another Wagner-Peyser Grant from the Office of the Governor and the Texas Workforce Commission. Through its highly successful partnership with San Jacinto College’s EDGE Center at the Houston Spaceport, certified advanced manufacturing training is providing exceptional career opportunities for unemployed high school graduates and others and a welltrained workforce for industry.

The BAHEP marketing staff is currently working on 25 projects for Bay Area Houston. The majority of the projects are in manufacturing or related projects. The BAHEP staff has also worked with a number of our member cities in their economic development efforts that include marketing, redevelopment initiatives, and comprehensive planning.

This has been a very active year hosting international delegations as well.

BAHEP has met with 11 foreign delegations seeking partnerships or col-

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laborations with businesses in Bay Area Houston.

As we look ahead to the remainder of the year, our focus remains on sustaining the momentum we have gained.

We are excited about the upcoming projects, partnerships, and events that are in the pipeline. Your continued support, dedication, and active participation are integral to our continued

success. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones throughout the years, and our impact continues to build a better community for us all.

and dedication to BAHEP’s economic development work that affects the prosperity of the region and its quality of life.

Should you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create an even more impactful organization. We are very grateful for your continued support

Sincerely,

Brian Freedman President

Special Honors support their mission endeavors.”

Brian Freedman, Tim Kropp, TXU’s Bryan Gaige, Harriet Pilgrim, and Bob Mitchell (l to r).

TXU Recognizes BAHEP with Leadership in Community Award BAHEP was recognized with TXU Energy’s annual “Leadership in Community” award during the TXU Energy Summit held in Houston, Texas, on May 3, 2023. Gabe Castro, TXU Energy senior vice president of Business Markets, said, “TXU Energy is proud to recognize the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) for its 47

years of service to Harris and Galveston counties. BAHEP engages more than 280 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and education institutions to power the economy with new business and jobs.

TXU Energy has partnered with BAHEP for more than a decade, helping find solutions to members’ energy needs through market insights, sustainability goals, and competitive rates to

BAHEP President Brian Freedman said, “BAHEP is honored to receive the Leadership in Community award.

TXU Energy’s warmth, generosity, and commitment to our organization are truly unparalleled, and I am incredibly grateful for its involvement.

TXU Energy’s contributions are instrumental in helping us achieve our mission and vision. We eagerly anticipate collaborating on future projects and events.”

The TXU Energy award yearly recognizes five recipients in the categories of energy management, sustainability, engagement, innovation, and community.

Attending the award ceremony were BAHEP President Brian Freedman, BAHEP Board of Directors President Tim Kropp, Immediate Past BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, and Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim.

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Business Assistance Programs Workforce Development and Education BAHEP Hosts Congressman Babin for Discussions BAHEP President Brian Freedman and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris organized a meeting with Congressman Brian Babin (TX Dist. 36) on Feb. 16, 2023, to discuss BAHEP accomplishments in workforce development and education for local industries, especially the aerospace industry. Congressman Babin was given a tour of the EDGE Center located at the Houston Spaceport where technicians are receiving electrical, composites, and structures training through the BayTech (Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium) WagnerPeyser Grant.

BAHEP Hosts ‘Fireside Chat’ with Leaders from Higher Education On May 31, 2023, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership hosted a “fireside chat” with five distinguished regional leaders from higher education. The late afternoon event, held at the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake, was well attended by members of the organization. The conversation focused on recent legislation, funding, and the impact of these institutions on economic development.

Regarding House Bill 8, the bill was

Fireside Chat panelists were (l to r): Dr. Robert Exley, president, Alvin Community College; Dr. Warren Nichols, president, was named College of the Mainland; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College; Col. Michael E. Fossum, USAFR (Ret.), vice president / COO, Texas A&M University at Galveston; Dr. Richard Walker, president, University of Houston – Clear Lake. a significant point of discussion as it passed unanimously in both the Texas House and Senate. It is seen as transformational for community colleges, proposing changes to funding models and leading to increased support.

During the forum, the panelists addressed the importance of strategic partnerships, community engagement, and the development of various industry sectors in the region. They spoke about the roles and achievements of their institutions and emphasized the need to respond to the changing demands of the community and industry.

Also highlighted were the initiatives taken by community colleges to ensure their students receive a comprehensive education and are ready for the workforce.

BayTech Works on Successful Wagner-Peyser Grant BayTech (Bay Area Houston Advanced

Technology Consortium) is currently working on a highly successful WagnerPeyser Grant awarded through the Texas Governor’s Office. The purpose of the grant is to train unemployed high school graduates and others as certified composite technicians, certified structures technicians, or certified electrical technicians. The training is being delivered by the San Jacinto College EDGE Center for advanced manufacturing training located at the Houston Spaceport.

As the Wagner-Peyser Grant is in its fourth quarter, there are currently 35 participants enrolled in the program. Ten participants are enrolled in the electrical technician tract, 15 enrolled in the structures technician tract, and 10 enrolled in the composite technician tract.

Currently, of the 35 enrolled, 11 participants have earned their industry certi-

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Five of the region’s legislators spoke of the Texas 88th Legislative Session and its accomplishments during a legislative update held June 15, 2023, at South Shore Harbor Resort & Conference Center in League City, Texas. Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership hosts this biennial event for its members to keep them informed of legislative activities that may impact them. Shown (l to r) are: Tim Kropp, BAHEP board chair and executive vice president, MRI Technologies, Inc.; BAHEP President Brian Freedman; Reps. Briscoe Cain, Dennis Paul, Mary Ann Perez, Greg Bonnen, M.D., Ed Thompson; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College District; and Teri Crawford, vice chancellor, External Relations, executive director, San Jacinto College Foundation, and chair, BAHEP’s Political Protocol Committee. The committee organized the event in partnership with BAHEP Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim and generated the questions asked of the legislative panel. fication, eight participants are going through the certification process, one student is going through the lab sessions, and the remaining students are working through their course modules.

BayTech is currently working with students on updating their resumes and helping them identify any internship or full-time employment opportunities.

Education Committee Addresses Transportation and Aerospace Needs As 2023 began, BAHEP’s Education and Workforce Development Committee launched an initiative to review the workforce needs and the educational implications for the region’s major business sectors with an initial focus on

transportation and aerospace.

Transportation On Jan. 19, 2023, the committee had an in-depth meeting with senior leaders from the transportation and related construction services sectors. These leaders reminded committee members of the extensive road construction work going on in the area (i.e. I-45 in Webster to Galveston, Highway 146 in the Seabrook and Kemah area, and the pending Grand Parkway extensions) and how important this is to the economic vitality of the region. They also spent time looking ahead to the significant construction work on the horizon as “dirt begins to fly” on the Coastal Barrier project.

Education leaders gained a renewed appreciation for the workforce challenges and encouraged the business leaders to explore partnerships with schools that could provide talent that met their needs. One outgrowth of this particular meeting was that the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN) began exploring more internships and externships with interested educational institutions.

Aerospace The Education and Workforce Development committee meeting on March 23, 2023, had in-depth conversations with leaders in the aerospace sector to learn about their workforce needs, both now and into

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the future. It was decided to hold a future session to focus on the workforce needs of the commercial/ entrepreneurial space sector.

student achieves, contributes and leads with integrity in a safe and nurturing environment distinguished by authentic relationships, service before self and the spirit of exploration.” To achieve this, the strategic plan for 2020-2026 needs to be periodically reassessed and updated.

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Political Protocol Committee prepared questions for the legislators to address.

The event was held at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City, Texas.

Workforce Development for NASA Johnson Space Center During the forum, the panelists disCommunity cussed various legislative accomplishBAHEP President Brian Freedman ments and their significance. While met with NASA JSC Deputy Direc- Update on 88th Legislature acknowledging the challenges of the tor Stephen Koerner and Jacobs Presented to BAHEP Members session, overall the conversation showESC Group Vice President & Gen- BAHEP Board of Directors Chairman cased their pride and satisfaction in the eral Manager Dr. Joy Kelly on Feb. Tim Kropp opened the legislative fo- accomplishments and their understand16, 2023, to discuss issues surround- rum held on June 15, 2023, and wel- ing of the impact these bills can have ing workforce development for the comed the panel of legislators consist- on various issues in the state. aerospace community.

Freedman discussed the State Rep. Paul briefs BAHEP workforce deBAHEP Board velopment initiatives of During the June 13, 2023 its Education and meeting, State Rep. DenWorkforce Developnis Paul briefed the ment Committee and BAHEP Board of Directhe collaborations with tors on the 88th Legislathe Houston Airport tive Session, detailing the System and San Jacinto achievements and ongoCollege and its EDGE ing goals for the Special Center at the Houston Session. With an increase Spaceport that provides in the state budget and a certified technicians for substantial surplus, Gov. the local industries.

Abbott initiated a special BAHEP Marketing Manager Mark Mitchell; Doug Peter- session focusing on properson, Special Projects Coordinator at Harris County Pre- ty tax relief with a potential BAHEP Contributes cinct 2; and BAHEP President Brian Freedman (l to r) to Clear Creek ISD $17 billion tax cut. are happy to have their photo taken during the Texas Visioning BAHEP President Brian 88th Legislative Session Update held June 15, 2023.

Rep. Paul had 18 bills awaitFreedman participated in ing Gov. Abbott’s signature a Clear Creek ISD strategic planning ing of Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D. (Dist. from the regular session with key bills meeting, Visioning, on Jan. 20, 24), Rep. Ed Thompson (Dist. 29), including HB 2416, establishing a Gulf 2023, to provide input to an update Rep. Mary Ann Perez (Dist. 144), Rep. Coast Protection Fund, and Rep. Greg of the district’s strategic plan. The Dennis Paul (Dist. 129), and Rep. Bris- Bonnen’s bill, HB 3447, forming the mission of the Clear Creek ISD coe Cain (Dist. 128). San Jacinto Col- Texas Space Commission. He noted states, “The visionary leader igniting lege Chancellor Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., other infrastructure projects being learning for all, is to ensure each moderated the forum, and BAHEP’s funded include $650 million to flood

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mitigation and $5 billion to TXDOT to help with road projects. The session also saw significant infrastructure investments like $550 million for the Army Corps of Engineers and $1 billion for the Water Development Board.

BAHEP Meets with Mayor Turner to Discuss Priorities BAHEP President Brian Freedman attended a lunch meeting with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on April 3, 2023, to discuss regional economic development priorities and future issues to include the Houston Spaceport, storm surge protection and the Gulf Coast Protection District, and the initiative to promote Houston, the Space City, as the best location for new commercial space companies.

Galveston County Commissioner Armstrong Briefed on BAHEP Projects BAHEP President Brian Freedman met with Galveston County Commissioner Dr. Robin Armstrong on April 11, 2023, to discuss BAHEP’s economic development projects and special initiatives including the services that BAHEP provides to Galveston County to assist it in achieving its economic development goals. (Photo on p. 9) Coordination Meeting Held with City of Kemah Mayor BAHEP President Brian Freedman met with Robin Collins, the then newlyelected mayor of Kemah, Texas, on April 11, 2023, to discuss her new role in the community and BAHEP projects in the City of Kemah and Galveston County.

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NASA JSC Small Business Conference Attendees Learn about BAHEP Special Initiatives BAHEP President Brian Freedman gave a presentation to the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Small Business Council’s “Looking to the Future Conference” on April 13, 2023.

Freedman’s presentation to an audience of more than 150 attendees included information on BAHEP’s economic development projects and special initiatives to include the initiative to grow the commercial space ecosystem in the Houston region.

In addition to a slate of presentations, the conference, held at the NASA JSC Gilruth Center, hosted a matching event for small businesses and startups.

Council of Mayors Briefed on Flooding Issues BAHEP conducted a Council of Mayors meeting on May 25, 2023.

Following an update from each mayor on his respective city, the Texas Director of the American Flood Coalition (AFC), Chase Kronzer, gave a presentation on the AFC’s work to protect communities vulnerable to flooding and sea level rise and advance legislative priorities to this end.

Kronzer stated that protecting communities vulnerable to flooding and sea level rise is a statewide issue that must be met with statewide solutions. It is vitally important to our well-being, economic strength, and security.

Attending: Mayors Jon Keeney, Taylor

Chase Kronzer Texas Director American Flood Coalition

Lake Village; Thom Kolupski, Seabrook; Louis Rigby, La Porte; Mike Foreman, Friendswood; Kevin Cole, Pearland; Michel Bechtel, Morgan’s Point; and Galveston County Commissioner Dr. Robin Armstrong, BAHEP president Brian Freedman, and Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim. The meeting was facilitated

by Dr. Glenn Freedman, president of EduSafe Systems, Inc. BAHEP Visits Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base On April 3, 2023, BAHEP President Brian Freedman and Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal visited the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base (JRB) to meet with Base Commander Col. Travis Walters as well as Congressman Bryan Babin (TX District 36), and Babin’s chief of staff, Steve Janushkowsky. Topics discussed included the expansion of future military operations at Ellington Field JRB.

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BAHEP Officials Meet with Texas Military Preparedness Commission BAHEP President Brian Freedman, Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal, and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris met with the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and Commissioner Tom Duncavage on June 16, 2023. Topics discussed included future military opportunities for Ellington Field JRB. BAHEP Meets with Harris County Precinct Officials BAHEP President Brian Freedman and Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal met with Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center in Houston, Texas, on June 8, 2023.

Topics discussed included future economic development opportunities within Harris County.

On June 13, 2023, Freedman and Seal met with Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones in Houston, Texas. The topics for this meeting also included future economic development opportunities within Harris County.

FEMA Rate Risk 2.0 Flood Insurance Changes have Huge Negative Impact on Homeowners BAHEP continues to partner with the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) advocating for affordable and inclusive flood insurance through the National Flood

Insurance Program (NFIP). During recent meetings involving stakeholder members of the CSFI, it was announced that the FEMA implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 for the National Flood Insurance Program continues to

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Ten states, including the State of Texas, filed a lawsuit in June 2023 against FEMA declaring, among other reasons, that Risk Rating 2.0 is unconstitutional. An online form is available to express concern about flood insurance

Deputy District Director Mark Winchester, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office, was the guest presenter at BAHEP’s Small Business Committee meeting on June 1. Mark shared his knowledge on long term recovery help that is available through the U.S. SBA as well as how to prepare for the things we don’t always plan for as business owners. President & CEO Rick Clapp, Bay Area Houston Magazine, followed Mark’s presentation with a special opportunity to feature BAHEP’s small businesses in the Bay Area Houston Magazine. Pictured are (l to r): Rick Clapp, Harriet Pilgrim, Amy Reid, Brittany Green, Mark Winchester, Rob Carlson, Brian Freedman.

negatively impact the cost of homeowners’ flood insurance policies.

FEMA has proposed to eliminate grandfathered policies, properties built in compliance with the Federal Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that were effective at the time of construction. This would result in a significant premium increase for many policyholders.

rates and interest in joining the litigation. This form can be used by any individual NFIP policyholder or government representative from any state.

The form will collect contact information from concerned parties. Furthermore, the form has fields for (1) describing concerns about a personal flood insurance situation (or the situation in your area) and (2) expressing interest in joining legal action.

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Marketing BAHEP Projects in Pipeline The BAHEP marketing staff is currently working on 25 projects for Bay Area Houston. The majority of the projects are in manufacturing or related projects. Collectively, these projects have the potential to bring more than 900 jobs to the region.

BAHEP Collaborates with City of League City on Regional Tourism Promotions BAHEP President Brian Freedman met Stephanie Polk, League City Convention and Visitors Bureau manager, and Bridgett Bear, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center director of Sales and Catering, on May 2, 2023, to discuss tourism and how BAHEP can work with the League City Convention and Visitors Bureau. League City has taken a lead with regional tourism promotions and is working to ensure that Bay Area Houston is represented in important destination marketing programs.

BAHEP Participates in City of Santa Fe Comprehensive Plan BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal attended the City of Santa Fe Comprehensive Advisory Committee meeting at Santa Fe City Hall on May 1, 2023. Seal participated in the final review of the draft copy of the city’s comprehensive plan which is being developed by Kimley Horn Consultants.

City of Hitchcock EDC Gives BAHEP Driving Tour BAHEP President Brian Freedman was

given a driving tour of developments in the City of Hitchcock on June 2, 2023, by Hitchcock Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President Jack Click and then City of Hitchcock EDC member Robert Tyler. Freedman said, “The developments in progress and those that are planned are very impressive and will contribute to the economic vitality of the city.”

BAHEP has created a new Public Safety Committee and reinvigorated its Healthcare and Small Business committees.

BAHEP’s committees are proactive and effective as they work to build better communities.

City of Texas City Hosts BAHEP for Tour and Planning Discussions BAHEP President Brian Freedman and Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger were given a driving tour of the industrial area and current projects in the city by Kristin Edwards, Texas City Economic Development director, and Jon Branson, executive director of Management Services. The tour on June 12, 2023, included the exciting 6th Street projects, Mall of the Mainland, Lago Mar, and much more.

Following the tour, Freedman said, “We looked deeper into Texas City’s robust economic development efforts and its team’s exceptional work in managing grant programs, heading up

redevelopment initiatives, and actively recruiting businesses – it was impressive!”

BAHEP Official Hosts Economic Development Workshop for City of La Marque BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal provided an economic development workshop to City of La Marque leaders during an Economic Development Corporation board meeting on June 8, 2023. Attendees included City of La Marque Economic Development Corporation Board members and City Council members. Seal’s presentation topics covered the importance of economic development and how BAHEP can assist in these areas.

Cutsinger Presents Hot Projects in Bay Area Houston BAHEP Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger presented her Hot Projects to the Pearland-Alvin-Friendswood real estate professionals on May 4, 2023, Texas City – La Marque Chamber of Commerce on May 24, and June 14 at Texas City – La Marque Chamber of Commerce for the chamber’s Golden Division. The presentation includes information on residential, commercial, and industrial projects in the region as well as information on NASA and the Houston Spaceport.

The Hot Projects highlight new developments in the residential, commer-

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cial, and industrial sectors in Bay Area Houston. The Hot Projects News is published on the BAHEP website at: Hot Projects - Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.

Hitchcock EDC and Galveston County EDO Host Meeting BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger attended a lunch meeting on May 9, 2023, hosted by the Hitchcock Economic Development Corporation and the Galveston County Economic Development Office to discuss developments in the county and how the cities and county can collaborate.

Other economic development professionals attending: Dane Carlson, Galveston County Economic Development Office; Scott Livingston and Devin DePascal, City of League City; Courtland Holman, City of Dickinson; Tyler Robert, City of Hitchcock; Alex Getty and Mandy Woodburn, City of La Marque; Michele Hay, City of Galveston; and Keith Gray, Galveston Economic Development Partnership.

Spring Prospect Review Meeting Held BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Marketing Managers Barbara Cutsinger, Kim Morris, and Mark Mitchell conducted a Prospect Review meeting on April 13, 2023.

The newest BAHEP projects, as well

BAHEP President Brian Freedman (right) met with Galveston County Commissioner Dr. Robin Armstrong on April 11, 2023. (Please read highlight on p. 6.) as older projects, were reviewed, and the BAHEP staff discussed a few projects that were wins for the region.

Selected upcoming events were reviewed including the ASCENDx 2023 Conference, several inbound delegations, Space Symposium, Texas Space Commission, and the annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., by the Citizens for Space Exploration. Following this introductory review, representatives from BAHEP’s member municipalities provided reports on economic developments in their respective communities.

Attending: Paul Chavez and Pat Patel / City of Seabrook, Collin Coker and Courtland Holman / City of Dickinson, Tyler Robert / City of Hitchcock, Devin DePascal / City of League City, Katy Hicks / City of Webster, James Abbey / City of Nassau Bay,

Tiko Hausman, Victoria Lara / Harris County Precinct 2, Kristin Edwards / City of Texas City, Haley Bowers / City of La Porte, Michelle Hundley / CenterPoint Energy, Bryan Gaige / TXU Energy, Jacob Grossman / United Equities, James Brockway / BACREN, Lisa Holbrook / AMOCO FCU, Noosha Smith and Diana Tabor / Terracon, Helen Hodges / SSCI, Dennis Swoboda / Criss Cross Commercial, Jeff George and Chaundra Broughton / KW Clear Lake, Margaret Dubbin / Geo Consultants, Wayne Rutledge / Rutledge Commercial Real Estate, Leigh Martin / Schaumberg & Polk, Cynthia Foteh / Powers Brown, Erin McDonald / Frost Bank, Michael Prats / CDS Research, Greg Holmes / Avera, Dan Seal / BAHEP, Mark Mitchell / BAHEP, Kim Morris / BAHEP, Barbara Cutsinger / BAHEP, and Marcela Barton / BAHEP intern.

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Public Relations & Media Communications Freedman Writes Letters of Support for Ellington JRB Infrastructure Improvements BAHEP President Brian Freedman met with Col. Travis Walters, commander of the USAF 147th Attack Wing, Air National Guard, to discuss a Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant for construction of a running track for reservists at the Ellington Joint Reserve Base and the need for a new Consolidated Maintenance Facility for the Attack Wing. Col Walters was seeking letters of support from BAHEP for the grants.

In response to Col. Walters’ request, Freedman wrote a letter of support to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission on April 3, 2023, in support of the DEEAG proposal and arranged for 12 mayors and 14 chambers of com-

merce and economic development organizations to sign the letter.

Freedman also wrote a letter to the Texas congressional delegation on April 3, 2023, expressing his support for a new Consolidated Maintenance Facility at Ellington Field. Twelve mayors and the 14 chambers of commerce and economic development organizations also signed this letter of support.

BAHEP Offers Support for Texas OneGulf Proposal BAHEP President Brian Freedman wrote a letter of support for the proposal submitted by Dr. David Retchless, assistant professor, Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science, Texas A&M University at Galveston, entitled Towards Targeted

Special Initiatives Storm Surge Protection International Maritime Advisory Committee Announces New Chairman BAHEP hosted its monthly International Maritime Advisory Committee (IMAC) meeting and welcomed 51 participants on Feb. 16, 2023. During this meeting, former State Sen. Larry Taylor was announced as the new committee chairman succeeding former chairman Col. Len Waterworth (USA, Ret.) of Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Taylor has agreed to lead the committee for the year 2023; he has long been a champion for the storm surge protection initiative.

The photo at right shows Taylor, seated at the head of the table, leading the June 15th meeting of the committee.

Risk Mitigation: Community Engaged, Fast Impact Estimation of Extreme Weather using Big Social and Climate Data.

Freedman stated in the letter, “If the proposal is selected for funding by Texas OneGulf, it is my intent to collaborate by participating in the model co-production process through a series of three focus groups, as detailed in the Project Description section of the proposal.”

Texas OneGulf is a consortium of nine top state institutions led by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with wideranging expertise in the environment, the economy, and human health.

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Preserve NASA Funding Levels Citizens for Space Exploration Meet with Members of Congress Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE) conducted its 31st advocacy

for members of Congress and their staff. Over 50 staff members attended representing 34 congressional offices.

Congressional representatives attending were Brian Babin (TX-36), Sheila Jackson-Lee (TX-18), Dale Strong (AL05), and Ron Estes (KS-04).

Key messages included continuity for

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“somewhat knowledgeable” about NASA’s exploration programs.

• 75% of visits were considered “highly supportive” and 19% “moderately supportive” of human space exploration, for a total of 94% support for NASA. • Specific concerns focused on the cur-

CSE travelers

trip to Washington, D.C., on May 22 – 24, 2023. The 2023 CSE congressional visits were a success and helped advance support for human space exploration and demonstrate a large, grassroots constituency for space exploration. CSE’s 76 travelers, including 31 students, represented 25 states, and conducted 323 congressional office visits. These meetings were in addition to 57 appointments with freshmen congressional offices in March 2023. The diverse group of travelers included educators, students studying engineering or related STEM fields, industry representatives, and community leaders.

On the evening of May 23, CSE hosted a congressional reception in the Rayburn House Office Building

NASA human space exploration programs including the International Space Station, robust funding for NASA’s return to the moon (Artemis), 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, the need for a new NASA authorization bill, and funding concerns due to debt ceiling discussions.

Key statistics from the feedback surveys include: • 57% of House member offices were visited and 59% of Senate offices.

• 85% were “very knowledgeable” or

rent debt ceiling discussions and the potential impact on the NASA budget.

BAHEP Participates in Space Day Texas BAHEP President Brian Freedman, Immediate Past BAHEP President Bob Mitchell, Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris, SATOP (Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program) Director Bob Payne, and Economic Development Marketing Manager Mark Mitchell joined BAHEP members, representatives from NASA Johnson Space Center, and others on March 6, 2023, at Space Day Texas in Austin, Texas.

A team consisting of members of the NASA Johnson Space Center and BAHEP visited with the offices of Gov.

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Attending ASCENDx Texas in March 2023 were (l to r): Sam Gunderson, manager, Business Development, NASA Johnson Space Center; BAHEP President Brian Freedman; BAHEP Board Chair Tim Kropp, executive vice president, MRI Technologies; Kaare Erickson, senior vice president of Strategic Campaigns for Hypersonics and Space Power & Propulsion at Rolls-Royce North America; Hunter Lahasky, Space Strategy Leader, Yokogawa; and Mark Jernigan, executive director, Rice Space Institute, Rice University.

Greg Abbott, Sen. Mayes Middleton, Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D., Rep. Dennis Paul, and Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

Rather than visiting 180 legislative offices, BAHEP and attending member companies consolidated their efforts and met in the Texas State Capitol Legislative Conference Center (LCC) from 1:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This event was a huge success.

BAHEP member companies participated with table displays/handouts/demos in the LCC during the afternoon. They were Boeing, Lockheed Martin Space, Collins Aerospace, and Space Center Houston. Also displaying in the LCC were NASA, BAHEP/SATOP, Space

X, Blue Origin, and FireFly Aerospace.

BAHEP and Firefly Aerospace sponsored an ice cream social in the afternoon and a legislative reception from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Both were very well attended.

Commercial Space ASCENDx Texas 2023 Conference is Huge Success BAHEP Executive Director of Economic Development Dan Seal and Marketing Manager Kim Morris coordinated with the AIAA, NASA, Houston Airport System, local aerospace companies, and other stakeholders to host the 2023 AIAA ASCENDx Texas

conference on March 29 – 30, 2023, at the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center in League City, Texas.

The theme for the conference was “Pathways for Our Success: Breaking Barriers & Accelerating the Space Ecosystem.” BAHEP hosted the closing reception on March 30, 2023, which was sponsored by BAHEP members Aegis Aerospace, College of the Mainland, Draper Labs, Griffin Communications Group, Lockheed Martin, Logical Innovations Inc., San Jacinto College, and University of Houston-Clear Lake.

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BAHEP Hosts International Delegations Exploring Opportunities in Bay Area Houston BAHEP hosted 11 foreign delegations seeking partnerships or collaborations with businesses in Bay Area Houston. Among them were: French Delegation BAHEP partnered with the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) to organize and conduct a briefing and a B2B event for a French delegation

Visiting delegations (clockwise from left): Danish Delegation, Japanese Delegation, Tasmanian Minister for Science & Technology Madeleine Ogilvie, and

Texas A&M University plans to build a cutting-edge research and training facility next to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The Texas A&M Space Institute will be a $200 million state-of-the-art facility funded by the Texas Space Commission, which was created through a bill passed by the state legislature earlier this year.

Indian Delegation. BAHEP President Brian Freedman, Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal, and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris provided briefings on Bay Area Houston and its aerospace ecosystem and organized tours of the Houston Spaceport, the San Jacinto College EDGE

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on April 13, 2023, which is seeking to establish commercial space collaborations in the region.

Indian Delegation BAHEP partnered with GHP and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston to organize a tour of the NASA Johnson Space Center and a briefing on Bay Area Houston and the region served by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region for an Indian delegation on April 25, 2023.

Center, Rice University, and NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) facilities. BAHEP conducted B2B days and arranged one-on-one meetings for several of the delegations with Houston aerospace companies. Collaborating with BAHEP on these activities were the Greater Houston Partnership, NASA JSC, the Houston Airport System, and San Jacinto College.

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The purpose was to brief the delegation on the industries and opportunities for potential collaborations.

Spaceport; and Kevin Tipton, senior director, Aviation and Aerospace, Greater Houston Partnership.

German Delegation BAHEP President Brian Freedman coordinated with the German American Chamber of Commerce for a visit and briefing on April 21, 2023, by BeamNG, a German company, as part of a larger German delegation to Harris County and Texas entitled “Future Oriented Urban Planning – Smart City Solutions.” The delegation was investigating commercial space collaborations within the region. Freedman provided an overview of the region’s aerospace ecosystem to the companies.

American Chambers of Commerce of Europe Delegation BAHEP President Brian Freedman coordinated with Space Center Houston to provide an overview briefing of the Bay Area Houston region to the American Chambers of Commerce of Europe delegation on May 11, 2023.

Freedman’s overview included the economy, NASA, and the Houston Spaceport.

Hungarian Delegation BAHEP coordinated, planned, and conducted a regional briefing on May 2, 2023, for a Hungarian government delegation investigating potential aerospace collaborations in the Bay Area Houston region.

Hungarian Ambassador Coordination Meeting On June 12, 2023, BAHEP Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris participated in a meeting with the Hungarian ambassador to the U.S., Szabolcs Takács, hosted by Space Center Houston. The ambassador was in Texas to finalize the plans for Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó’s visit to Bay Area Houston on Sept. 18 when he will sign an agreement with Axiom Space to fly a Hungarian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024 as part of Hungary’s HUNOR Program, “Hungarian to Orbit Program.”

Other participants in the meeting with the ambassador were William Harris, president and CEO of Space Center Houston; Jimmy Spence, business development manager with the Houston

The American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) of Europe serves as the umbrella organization for 46 American Chambers of Commerce from 44 countries throughout Europe and Eurasia.

Denmark Delegation BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris coordinated with the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston Airport System (HAS), San Jacinto College, and Rice University to provide tours and briefings to an inbound Danish delegation.

Seal and Morris organized a briefing and tour of the Houston Spaceport, the EDGE Center, Rice University, and NASA JSC facilities and conducted a B2B day and one-on-one meetings with Houston aerospace companies for the Danish delegation seeking to establish commercial space collaborations in the region. The four-day event occurred on Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, 2023.

Seal and Morris coordinated with HAS and GHP to organize follow-up commercial space briefings for the Danish

Minister of Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs and 12 members of Parliament (Standing Committee for Business) in March.

Italian Delegation BAHEP Executive Director for Economic Development Dan Seal and Aerospace Marketing Manager Kim Morris coordinated with the Italian Trade Agency, GHP, NASA JSC, HAS, San Jacinto College, and Rice University to provide tours and briefings to an inbound Italian delegation of aerospace companies on March 27 -30, 2023. The briefings were held at Space Center Houston.

The Italian aerospace companies were seeking to establish commercial space collaborations within the region. At a B2B luncheon on March 28, 2023, Seal, along with Dan Jacobs with NASA JSC, provided a presentation on the Houston aerospace ecosystem, particularly in the Bay Area Houston region, and the ongoing programs at NASA JSC. The presentations were well received.

On March 29, 2023, the delegation received a presentation by Jimmy Spence, Houston Spaceport business development manager, on the Spaceport, and they were given tours of the San Jacinto College EDGE Center and Intuitive Machines located at the Houston Spaceport.

The delegation attended and participated in the 2023 ASCENDx Texas Conference at South Shore Harbor Resort on March 29 and 30.

Promotion of ‘Space City’ to National and International Audiences Takes Flight Making Space 4 Business (MS4B), an initiative of BAHEP’s Aerospace Advisory Committee, is about making

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trepreneurs and companies that seek to harness the unique combination of resources, capabilities, and experience that exist here to fully exploit and leverage the growing opportunities of a commercial space ecosystem.

Space City (Houston) known not only as the traditional home of human spaceflight, but also for a thriving ecosystem that launches ideas, technology, science, innovation, and commerce to Low Earth Orbit, the Moon, and beyond. Space City is a world-class destination for top aerospace, hypersonic, and aviation en-

As Space City and the industry continue to evolve, they will create more opportunities for young talent and open new exciting education opportunities and career paths for the next generation of space professionals. Workforce development will continue to be a vital effort across the industry. Space City provides a well-rounded location unique educational and professional opportunities in an affordable and exciting city where everyone has one main goal: Making Space 4 Business.

The MS4B website is designed to be

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utilized as a central location for information to be presented about our region’s aerospace ecosystem. The website possesses information about the MS4B initiative, the companies that are involved in promoting the initiative, job opportunities and quality of life information for Houston, and news within the industry. It also serves as a place where local companies can submit aerospace-related content to be shared on the MS4B social media platforms to further highlight things that are going on within the aerospace industry in our region. The MS4B webs i t e , h t t p s : / / www.makingspace4business.com, can be informative for anyone, but the primary audience is for business professionals and the aerospace community across the nation.

Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) 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 on as collaborations are identified and research funding is pursued.

BayTech Awarded WagnerPeyser Workforce Development Grant The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarded a Year 3 follow-on Wagner-Peyser Workforce Development Grant to BayTech during this report period. Work is in progress on the current grant (see page 3 for details). BayTech has been awarded several grants for workforce develop-

ment by the TWC, which is a testament to its successes on the previous grants.

TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel Presents BayTech with ‘Big Check’ Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel presented BayTech a Texas Talent Connection grant award check for its follow-on Aerospace/Space/Aviation Technician Readiness training program. Texas Talent Connection grants are awarded by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as part of Wagner-Peyser 7(b) grant funds allocat-

ed to the Governor’s Office by the U.S. Department of Labor to encourage innovation in workforce training and job placement services.

The check presentation was made during an award ceremony hosted by San Jacinto College on Feb. 16, 2023, at its EDGE Center. Located at the Houston Spaceport, the EDGE Center for advanced manufacturing training is the training provider for this grant. BayTech Director Kim Morris served as emcee of the event. Speakers included Chairman Daniel; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, San Jacinto College District; Brian Freedman, president, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership; Sassie Duggleby, CEO, Venus Aerospace, and Corrinne Saenz. Saenz was among the first group of students to be

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Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel (shown left of check) presented the Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) a Texas Talent Connection grant award check for its Aerospace/ Space/Aviation Technician Readiness training program on Feb. 16, 2023. The event, hosted by San Jacinto College (SJC), was held at San Jacinto College’s EDGE Center at the Houston Spaceport. The EDGE Center is the training provider for the grant. Shown (l to r) are: John Moon, Jr., vice chair, SJC Board of Trustees; Corrinne Saenz, Venus Aerospace; Sassie Duggleby, CEO / cofounder, Venus Aerospace;

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trained in 2022 and was placed into employment with Venus Aerospace.

Chairman Daniel; Dr. Brenda Hellyer, chancellor, SJC District; Kylie Wischnewsky, marketing project manager, BayTech; BayTech Director Kim Morris; Chair

Marie Flickinger, SJC Board of Trustees; and Brian Freedman, president, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. (Photo courtesy of San Jacinto College)

Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program What is SATOP? The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) is a State of Texas funded program that helps small businesses, especially minority- and women-owned businesses, faced with technical challenges by providing up to 40 hours of FREE technical assistance.

This is accomplished by utilizing the vast engineering expertise of NASA and participating Alliance Partners (NASA contractors, subcontractors, or colleges). SATOP is designed to speed the transfer of the U.S. Space Program’s knowledge and technology to the private sector, to provide economic benefits to the community, and to raise public awareness of the Space Program.

Texas A&M University Engineering Students Help SATOP Clients Through an agreement with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, SATOP offers small businesses and startups extensive technical assistance from the Texas A&M University Engineering Capstone Design Program.

Senior engineering students, led by a Professor of Practice, work on a SATOP project for two consecutive semesters as a hands-on learning experience. The values to small businesses in this program are innovative designs, new manufacturing alternatives, and prototype development.

SATOP entered 11 small business projects into the fall 2023 semester Capstone Design Program for design and prototyping of new, innovative products. The projects include medical products, consumer products, and a virtual reality environment.

During the fall 2023 semester, the students will complete the design phase for nine projects and complete prototypes for two of the projects.

The nine design projects will have prototypes built during the spring 2024 semester.

Minority / Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) projects comprise 75 percent of the projects entered into the Capstone Design Program.

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SATOP Projects Featured at Texas A&M Engineering Project Showcase SATOP officials attended the Texas A&M University’s Spring Engineering Project Showcase at the Zachry Engineering Education Complex in College Station, Texas, on April 28, 2023. This year’s showcase featured more than 250 Capstone Projects submitted by small business owners, eight of which were sponsored through SATOP. These eight projects ranged from an electronic garment for inducing weight loss to a hydroponic grow tower for agricultural products to a novel AI-based system to detect and track an active shooter.

The Capstone Projects are conducted through Texas A&M University’s Engineering Capstone Design Program. Teams composed of three to five senior engineering students spend one to two semesters, under the guidance of a Professor of Practice, designing solutions and then developing prototypes for sponsors of these projects.

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Small Businesses Request Technical Assistance Four small businesses located in the Houston region have requested technical assistance from SATOP. The businesses are developing new products that require assistance with materials and engineering design. Dr. Yu-Ping Tang completed work on the first project, and the University of Houston Clear Lake has begun work on the second project. The third and fourth projects are pending technical assistance from SATOP’s Alliance Partners.

SATOP Exhibits at NASA JSC Small Business Council Conference BAHEP and SATOP participated in the Johnson Space Center (JSC) Small Business Council (SBC) Conference on April 13, 2023. The theme of the Conference was “Looking to The Future.”

SATOP officials, including SATOP Director Bob Payne, met with entrepreneurs and small businesses in “matchmaking” sessions. SATOP also staffed an informational exhibit booth at the event and networked with potential requestors in need of technical as-

sistance and potential Alliance Partners.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 Business and Wellness Expo SATOP participated in the 2023 “Buy into Bay Area” Business and Wellness Expo on May 11, 2023. The event was hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. SATOP staffed an exhibit booth and promoted its free Technical Assistance Program. Many visitors attended the event including entrepreneurs, small businesses, BAHEP members, and potential requestors in need of technical assistance.

Ion Activation Festival BAHEP Marketing Manager Mark Mitchell participated in the Ion Activation Festival in Houston, Texas, on May 19, 2023. During the event, there was a “mingle lounge” for networking and discussions. Mitchell discussed aerospace topics and promoted the SATOP program to potential volunteer engineers and potential requestors in need of technical assistance.

We at SATOP would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) for hosting the SATOP team! Our recent visit was an opportunity to discuss the expansion of the SATOP program. Special thanks go to the TEES team, who shared their invaluable insights with us. The tour of the engineering labs and the RIC facility was a highlight, offering us a fascinating glimpse into the cutting-edge research and innovation happening at Texas A&M. We would like to specifically acknowledge and appreciate the hospitality of Magda Lagoudas and Colonel Harry Cohen. Your warmth and professionalism made our visit even more worthwhile.

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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 members in 2023 are shown in blue boldface.

Acadian Ambulance Service ACU of Texas ADACEN Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care AECOM Aegis Aerospace, Inc. The Aerospace Corporation AeroSys, LLC AEXA Aerospace, LLC Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. All Points Logistics, LLC Alvin Community College Amazon Web Services American Acryl American Heart Association AMOCO Federal Credit Union ARES Aerospace and Technology Services Arrow Science and Technology, LLC ASRC Federal ASSUREDPARTNERS Aulds Media Holdings/ i45NOW AVERA Companies Axiom Space, Inc. Ayrshire Corporation b1 Bank Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Network (BACREN) Barlow Jones, L.L.P. Barrios Technology Bastion Technologies, Inc. Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol

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 Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium Beacon Federal Credit Union Bernard J. Roan Law Office BMWC Constructors BMW-MINI OF CLEAR LAKE The Boeing Company Booz Allen Hamilton Bowers & Sadler, LLP The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc. Burns & McDonnell Cadence Bank Capital Bank - Pasadena Clear Creek ISD CDS Community Development Strategies CenterPoint Energy Chemical Educational Foundation Chemical Process and Production, Inc. CHI St. Luke’s Health Patients Medical Center Cimarron City of Clear Lake Shores 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 Lake Area Chamber of Commerce College of the Mainland Collins Aerospace Comcast Business Communities In Schools Bay Area, Inc. 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 Curran Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Cyber One Solutions, LLC CYFOR Technologies, LLC Cypress Bay Subdivision/ Marina Bay Village Dave & Busters / Main Event DB Consulting Group Del Papa Distributing Company Deloitte Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Dickinson Chamber of Commerce Dickinson ISD Draper Laboratory DRDA, PLLC Economic Alliance Houston Port Region EduSafe Systems, Inc. Elevate Hospital Group Elizabeth Smith Life and Health Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) Partners Eolian Energy Express Employment Professionals The Eye Clinic of Texas Fast Signs - Clear Lake Felicis Properties, Inc. Fogo de Chao Friendswood, LLC Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Friendswood ISD Frost Bank Galveston Bay Foundation Galveston County Galveston County Daily News Galveston County Small Business Development Center Galveston Economic Development Partnership Galveston ISD Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce GB Tech, Inc. GEO Consultants Corporation GeoControl Systems, Inc. Global Business Management Consultants Greater Houston Partnership Green Appraisal, LLC

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Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Griffin Communications Group Griffin Partners, Inc. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Gulf Coast Authority Gulf Coast Educators FCU Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc. Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP Harris County 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 ISD Home Bank HomeTown Bank, N. A. Houston Association of Realtors Houston Construction Services Houston First Corporation Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital Houston Precision Fasteners IMA Financial Group ImageNet Consulting Implemetrics, Inc. Intuitive Machines, LLC J&P Technologies J. A. Billipp Company Jacobs JE Dunn JES Tech JLL JMK5 Holdings, LLC Joiner Architects, Inc Kaneka North America LLC KBR Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Kemah Boardwalk

Kevton Industries, LLC / Kevton Technologies King’s BierHaus / EggHaus Gourmet Kuraray America, Inc. La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce La Porte ISD Lakewood Yacht Club League City Regional Chamber of Commerce Leidos 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 Mackinnon and Partners Manhattan Construction Company MDT Financial Advisors, LLC Meador Staffing Services, Inc. Media Riders, Inc. Medistar Corporation Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Mercedes-Benz of Clear Lake Merrill Lynch MI-GSO|PCUBED– Houston (Program Planning Professionals) Monica Millican Minuteman Press - Bay Area Moody Bank MORI Associates, Inc. MRI Technologies MRM Proposal Solutions My FlooringAMERICA NanoRacks, LLC NASA Alumni League - JSC Chapter NASA Johnson Space Center

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Navarro Insurance Group Norman Frede Chevrolet Northrop Grumman Corporation Novium LTD Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc. One Stop Tents & Events PAE Pasadena Economic Development Corporation Pasadena ISD Pasadena Texas Chamber of Commerce Paterson Consulting Partners LLC/PCP Digital Payne’s Plants PBK Pearland Economic Development Corporation Peraton Perry’s Restaurant Group The POM Group, LLC Port Houston Powers Brown Architecture The Ray Tax Group Rothe Development, Inc. Royal Harbor Partners, LLC Rutledge Commercial Real Estate S&K Global Solutions Sage Commercial Group, LLC San Jacinto College District Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Santa Fe ISD Savills, Inc. Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 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 Space Center Houston Space City Films, Inc. SSCI Environmental & Consulting Services Star Service, Inc. Stellar Bank Summit Management Group Tannos Development Group, LLC TechTrans International (TTI) Teledyne Brown Engineering Terracon Consultants, Inc. Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas Chiropractic College Texas City ISD tommy's Restaurant Oyster Bar Truist Bank TXU Energy UHCL Center -Economic Development & Research Unbound Now Houston United Airlines United Commercial Energy Partners (UCEP) United Equities, Inc. (Clear Lake Center LP) Universities Space Research Association-USRA University of Houston-Clear Lake The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTMB Health V2X Venus Aerospace Waters Edge Venue Welcome Group, LLC Wellby Financial Wile Interests Wendell Wilson & Dr. Pat Potter Wilson Wings Over Houston Air Show YMCA of Greater Houston Zann Commercial Brokerage, Inc.

Clear Lake Shores Dickinson El Lago Friendswood Hitchcock Houston Kemah La Marque La Porte League City Morgan’s Point Nassau Bay Pasadena Santa Fe Seabrook Texas City Taylor Lake Village Webster

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership 18045 Saturn Lane Houston, Texas 77058 P.O. Box 58724 Houston, Texas 77258-8724 Phone: 832.536.3255 Fax: 832.536.3258 Web: www.bayareahouston.com E-mail: info@bayareahouston.com Facebook: BayAreaHoustonEcon Twitter: @BAHEP

The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, BAHEP, is a member-driven organization that provides the leadership to stimulate regional economic development and employment. Utilizing a collaborative committee structure, we engage more than 280 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and educational institutions in southeast Texas to bring about prosperity and a high quality of life for the 1.5 million people who live and work in the region. Our members include business partners within our 18 member cities, Galveston and Harris counties, the Houston Airport System, and Port Houston.

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership sincerely thanks Harris County, Galveston County, Port Houston, the Houston Airport System, CenterPoint Energy, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines without whose continued support BAHEP’s work on behalf of the region would not be possible.