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Greetings
10 texas governor rick perry 11 houston mayor annise parker 12 harris county judge ed emmett
13 greater houston partnership president & ceo jeff moseley 14 houston association of realtors chairman
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Houstons historic past
The story of Houstons growth to present day
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Houston life
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Whether you are relocating, planning a corporate gath-
ering or simply rediscovering the great city of Houston,
I welcome you to explore all the possibilities it offers.
Astronauts and sports heroes, premier art museums
and cutting-edge medical research, friendly neighbors
and outstanding universitiesthis dynamic city holds
all of these and more. The Port of Houston and the ac-
cessibility of the areas airport and highway systems
make Houston an undeniable leader in international
trade opportunities. And its cultural diversity is unpar-
alleled in any other city in the region.
Texas is a state with strong schools and low taxes. We
are adding jobs and are poised for continued growth
and opportunity, and Houston is an essential compo-
nent of our states success and pride.
Whether you are moving here to attend school, pursue
career options, or enjoy your retirement, I know Houstons
legendary charm will provide a wonderful experience.
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I welcome you to explore all
the possibilities Houston offers.
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CITY OF HOUSTON
Office of the Mayor
Annise D. Parker
Mayor
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, Texas 77251-1562
January 20, 2010
Greetings,
As Mayor of Houston, I send regards to the readers of Here is Houston, The Greater
Houston Partnerships official relocation guide.
As a dynamic city of opportunity, Houston continues to be one of the fastest-growing
major U.S. cities. Houston has a variety of successful small businesses and
corporations which make our city the heart of technology, energy and manufacturing.
The City of Houston offers world-class restaurants, appealing museums and thrilling
sports arenas which create the ideal city to live, work and play.
Houston is a city built on dreams, but dreams powered by hard work, guided by
common sense and inspired by creativity. I welcome new and prospective Houstonians
to a diverse, opportunistic city. Please utilize Here is Houston as your primary source
of information, which showcases every aspect of living and working in the City of
Houston.
Best wishes for much success, and I look forward to your continued support of our city.
Sincerely,
Annise D. Parker
Mayor
As Mayor of Houston, I send regards to the readers
of Here is Houston, the Greater Houston Partnerships
official relocation guide.
As a dynamic city of opportunity, Houston contin-
ues to be one of the fastest-growing major U.S. cities.
Houston has a variety of successful small businesses
and corporations which make our city the heart of
technology, energy and manufacturing.
The City of Houston offers world-class restaurants,
appealing museums and thrilling sports arenas
which create the ideal city to live, work and play.
Houston is a city built on dreams, but dreams
powered by hard work, guided by common sense and
inspired by creativity. I welcome new and prospec-
tive Houstonians to a diverse, opportunistic city.
Please utilize Here is Houston as your primary source
of information, which showcases every aspect of
living and working in the city of Houston.
Best wishes for much success, and I look forward
to your continued support of our city.
Sincerely,
I welcome new and prospective
Houstonians to a diverse,
opportunistic city.
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Houston is a city built on
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by hard work...
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Harris County is a wonderful community in which to
work, live and raise a family. Your new home county is
the third most populous in America, with more resi-
dents than 23 other states. You share 1,778 square miles
of beautiful Texas landscape with almost four million
neighbors who also call Harris County home.
You are now living in a vibrant, growing community
that has something for everyone. Whether you enjoy
live theater, music, museums, sporting events or exqui-
site cuisine, you will have many options from which to
choose. The county commissioners supervise parks and
recreation facilities that are world-class, and because of
our climate, you can jog, cycle, golf and participate in
many other sports year-round.
The people of Harris County are warm and friendly,
with a strong community spirit. There is a can-do atti-
tude in the business community, and our local elected
offcials work together to improve the quality of life for
everyone. Keeping up with explosive growth while
keeping taxes low is a challenge, and Harris County is
meeting the challenge.
Harris County is a special place. All of us in county
government are glad you are here.
Sincerely,
Greetings! Harris County is a
special place. Explore it. Enjoy it.
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County Judge, Harris County
A vibrant, growing community
that has something for everyone.
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As a brand-new Houstonian, you join a very special
legacy established by the Allen brothers when they built
this great city on the bayou nearly 170 years agoa legacy
that comes with the power to shape Houstons future.
No one knows better than Houstonians that with
vision, hard work, and the right attitude anything is
possible. Spearheaded by the Greater Houston Partnership,
Houstons business leaders, regional allies and stake-
holders are joining forces in an ambitious multitiered
approach to regional economic prosperity. By building
on Houstons core strengths and emphasizing the region
as a powerhouse for business and quality of place, they
will help create 600,000 new jobs, $60 billion in capital
investment, and $120 billion in increased foreign trade
over the next decade.
And you can do your part to help out by having some
incredible Houston answers on hand when youre
telling your friends and family why this region is such a
terrifc place. Open with Did you know
Houston is the best city to live, work, and play, ac-
cording to Kiplingers Personal Finance.
Houston was named the best city to buy a home and
the best U.S. city to earn a living by Forbes.
Houston is the fourth-largest U.S. city, with a region-
al population of 5.2 million.
Houston has no racial majority and is one of the most
diverse big cities in the United States.
Houston has the lowest cost of living among major
U.S. metropolitan areas.
Houston is home to the largest concentration of medical
professionals in the history of the worldthe Texas
Medical Center!
Houston has a moderate climate year-round, with more
than 650 municipal, county, and state parks in the region.
Houston has nationally recognized educational institutions.
Houston is home to Nobel laureates recognized for their
work in chemistry, physiology of medicine and the
elimination of antipersonnel land mines.
Houston was the frst word spoken from the moon,
and the city is home to NASAs Johnson Space Center,
hub of all human space fight operations.
Houston is a port city with cruise lines and palm trees.
Houston is home to fve professional sports teams, in-
cluding the Houston Rockets, two-time NBA champions,
and Houston Dynamo, two-time MLS Cup champions.
Houston is one of the few U.S. cities that offer resident
companies in all performing and visual artssymphony,
opera, drama, and ballet.
Houstonians are the kindest, warmest and most char-
itable people you will ever meet.
I encourage you to plant deep roots in your new home-
town. Get involved in our outstanding community.
Take time to discover more about the regions unique
characteristics and opportunities. Discover for yourself
what makes Houston the best place to live, work, learn,
and play.
See you around Houston,
P.S. Dont take my word for it. Drive around town and
see how remarkable it really is. Welcome home!
Hello Neighbor! You could not
have picked a more perfect time to
relocate to our great region!
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President & CEO, Greater Houston Partnership
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I want you to know that the community youre about to
call home recently received several national recogni-
tions for its excellence. Kiplingers Personal Finance
rated Houston the Best City to Live, Work and Play;
Forbes.com honored Houston as the Best City to Buy a
Home, Best U.S. City to Earn a Living and Best City for
Recent College Grads; Business Week called Houston
the Best City for Your Job.
Houston is admired for its cultural diversity, excep-
tional business opportunities, outstanding cuisine,
award-winning entertainment and professional sports
teams. Our city has a world-class cultural arts scene
that features live theater, ballet, symphony, opera and
an extensive Museum District.
Houston continues to be envied as one of the most af-
fordable major cities in the U.S. Considered a city of
neighborhoods, it offers new residents as well as exist-
ing ones who may be moving, a wide selection of com-
munities and homes that are compatible with every
imaginable lifestyle.
Each day, the 26,000-member Houston Association of
REALTORS (HAR) helps individuals and families
realize the American Dream. We are the nations largest
local REALTOR organization and our members un-
derstand that a home is one of the largest and most sig-
nifcant investments you will ever make.
Every month, more than one million consumers begin
the search for their dream home by visiting HARs
award-winning Web site, HAR.com. The site offers
dozens of user-friendly tools to fnd out not only about
specifc properties and their amenities, but detailed in-
formation about neighborhoods, schools, area busi-
nesses and much more. I invite you to check out HAR.
com today.
On behalf of all the members of HAR, welcome to
Houston. Please enjoy all that our incredible commu-
nity has to offer.
Sincerely,
Margie Dorrance
2010 Chair, Houston Association of Realtors
The Best City to Live,
Work and Play.
Welcome to Houston, one of the
most dynamic and culturally
diverse cities in America!
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The Greater Houston Builders Association is a 65 year
old trade association that proudly represents all
aspects of the residential building industry in the
greater Houston area. Our mission is to be the voice
of Houstons residential construction industry, serving
our members and the community by education and
advocating professionalism and quality housing. The
association interacts with the government, communi-
ty and general public to enhance the business climate
for its members, and to provide quality obtainable
housing to the community it serves.
Buying a new home is one of the smartest investments
you will ever make. With Houstons residential
housing market continuing to be one of the most
affordable in the nation, it makes perfect sense to
invest in that home you and your family have dreamed
about. I invite you to visit www.ghba.org for a listing
of GHBA builder members.
Sincerely,
Kevin Holland
2010 President, Greater Houston Builders Association
Houstons residential housing market is
one of the most affordable in the nation.
Welcome!
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It is no fuke that Houston is home to so many employ-
ers of choice in diverse industries. From health care to
energy, from manufacturing to logistics, from retail to
fnancial services, Houston really has it all.
What do successful companies in all industries have in
common? Strategic human resource professionals
leading successful recruitment, retention and talent
development initiatives.
As one of the largest local human resource organiza-
tions in the country, HR Houston provides Houstons
human resource professionals value-driven education-
al programs and services and networking with peers
designed to help their employers bottom lines. They
include:
General meetings featuring nationally recognized
experts
Special interest meetings focused on specifc HR
specialties
Group meetings throughout the Houston metro area
Peer-to-peer networking and sharing of best
practices
Workshops on strategy, recruitment, leadership and
fnancial management
Annual conference featuring 100+ educational ses-
sions and exhibitor showcase
Certifcation courses and study groups
Members of HR Houston enjoy access to members-on-
ly content and signifcant discounts on HR Houston
programs and events.
HR Houston has joined the Greater Houston
Partnership and other leading organizations in HCC
Partners for Jobs - a collaborative project focused on
partnerships to promote jobs through education, train-
ing, access, helpful tools, and resources.
We are making great things happen, right here in
Houston. Join us! Visit www.hrhouston.org for more
information.
Sincerely,
Houston really has it all.
Kim Garcia, SPHR
2010-2011 President, HR Houston
Houston is the place for exceptional
employment opportunities.
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Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States whose
residents welcome visitors and newcomers alike with its friendly,
culturally diverse outlook. The greater Houston region is com-
prised of ten counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend,
Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and
Waller. From vibrant city dwelling to laid-back coastal living
to family-friendly neighborhoods, the regions variety of life-
styles truly offers something for everyone welcome home!
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here is houston
Here is Houston
Welcome to the world-class region.
No matter what you may think you know about Houstons ten-county
region, theres a lot you probably dont know, and much youll be surprised
to learn.
Yes, Houston is the largest city in Texas, but its not all cowboys, cactus,
and cattle. Here the grass is green, landscaping is lush and the tree canopy
is thick and widespread. Known as the Bayou City, the Houston metro
area is crisscrossed by a number of bayous, many of them fowing into
Buffalo Bayou, site of the citys birthplace in the downtown area.
discovery green
Designed to be an engaging and interactive space in the heart of
downtown, Discovery Greens schedule of events and activities is
intended to serve all ages and backgrounds, including offce
workers, residents and visitors alike.
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ounded in 1836, houston is less than 175 years
old, making it far younger than its counterparts
like new York, boston, philadelphia and los
angeles. Yet houston is now the nations fourth-
largest city, with a population of more than two million within
the city limits and more than fve million living within the
metro area. why the accelerated growth in a relatively short
period of time? what makes houston so attractive to so many?
part of the answer is houstons can-do entrepreneurial spirit.
From the citys early beginnings as an oil capital, houston has
encouraged and rewarded risk takers and dreamers. how else
can you explain such extraordinary accomplishments as the
port of houston (the nations second largest in total tonnage),
the texas medical center (the worlds largest medical complex,
and one of the most renowned) and the Johnson space center
(home to the national aeronautics and space administration)?
it may come as a surprise that, of the more than 94,000
frms here, only about 3,000 are tied to the energy industry. in
fact, energy accounts for less than half of the employment in
houston. other notable industries are business services, infor-
mation technology, medical and biotechnology, aviation and
aerospace, as well as manufacturing. today 26 of the Fortune
500 companies have their home offces in houston. and more
than half of the worlds 100 largest foreign-based corporations
have operations here.
another factor in houstons success is its affordable cost of
livingaided by the absence of a city or state income tax.
according to the third quarter 2008 accra cost-of-living
index, among the 27 largest metropolitan areas participating,
the houstonsugar landbaytown metropolitan area had the
lowest overall cost of living (10 percent below the national
average for places of all sizes and 20 percent below that for
large metro areas).
because houston opens its arms to all newcomers (after
all, texas means friend), the city is home to an amazingly
diverse population from many countries. a true melting pot,
houston boasts restaurants, shops, neighborhoods and fes-
tivals that refect its many international cultures.
dynamic and always on the move, houston prides itself on
being on the cutting edge of new technologies and innovations
in architecture and design
from the worlds frst air-con-
ditioned domed stadium to the
nFls frst football stadium
with a retractable roof, and
now discovery green, the
new twelve-acre downtown
park designed as a multi-
use, eco-friendly environ-
ment in the middle of the
citys soaring skyscrapers.
in fact, houston was recent-
ly named one of the coun-
trys top ten cities for green
technology innovation. with more than three hundred mu-
nicipal parks and an additional two hundred open-space
areas, the city ranks third in the nation in green space.
whether youre coming to visit or making houston your
permanent home, we think youll be delighted by what you
fnd here. read on and learn more about houstons history,
neighborhoods, housing options, cultural scene, schools,
health services, shopping and more.
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Featuring a selection
of fne shopping and
dining, the Shops
at Houston Center
are just blocks from
George R. Brown
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well as many hotels
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according to a study by the houston downtown manage-ment district and urban marketing collaborative, almost
10,000 permanent residents are expected to be living in downtown houston by 2010. there are many options for urban
dwellers who wish to live downtown. the following is only a partial list.
Bayou Lofts
housed in the 1920 southern pacifc
railroad building in the historic
market square area
The Beaconsfeld
the frst high-rise apartment building
in houston
Capitol Lofts
inside an early-1900s offce and
retail building
Commerce Towers
a full-service high-rise condominium
with more than 120 residences
Franklin Lofts
in a historic neoclassical building whose exterior
is virtually unchanged since it
was built in 1904
Hogg Palace
in the heart of the theater district
Humble Tower Apartments
in the historic former humble oil building
Post Rice Lofts
Formerly the historic rice hotel, now an upscale
residential loft community
San Jacinto Lofts
constructed inside a former brick-walled
warehouse in the historic district
Urban Lofts
with several locations to provide houstonians with
an innovative style of living
2016 Main
a 26-foor condominium complex on the edge of
downtown
Four Seasons Place
luxurious high-rise apartments atop the Four
seasons hotel
The Lofts at the Ballpark
covering three city blocks and bordering minute
maid park
Sabine Street Lofts
between allen parkway and memorial drive with
views of buffalo bayou and downtown.
For more information about downtown Houston,
contact the Houston downtown management
district at houstondowntown.com or 713-223-2003.
Population
24.3 million
Area
268,581 square miles
Capital
Austin
Nickname
Lone Star State
State Motto
Friendship
State Bird
Mockingbird
State Flower
Bluebonnet
State Tree
Pecan
State Dish
Chili
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
(Except the El Paso area of far West Texas,
which is in the Mountain Time Zone)
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Email: Josie@BarcenasRealEstate.com Website: www.BarcenasRealEstate.com
Josie Barcenas,
Broker
Unsurpassed Customer Service with Honesty and Integrity
Seller Services Guarantee
Life-long Resident of Friendswood
Business owner in Friendswood for 12 Years
Fluent in Spanish and English
Specializing in Clear Lake, Friendswood, Nasa,
League City, Pearland and Greater Houston Area
MARTINEZ
by HealthGrades
.
At Memorial Hermann, we believe it takes steadfast dedication to make breakthroughs come to
life. Thats why were especially proud to be named one of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
*
by
HealthGrades. We earned this distinction by demonstrating consistent, outstanding patient care
and a deep commitment to clinical excellence across multiple specialties which ensures better
outcomes for our patients and a higher level of care for the community.
* As part of the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System: The Woodlands, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest Hospitals.
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annual survey in 1990. many of the advances that have
pushed the combined fve-year survival rate for all cancers to
66 percent were initiated at m. d. anderson. today its new
proton therapy center is making great strides in treating
many types of cancer by directing highly targeted radiation
to cancerous tissue while sparing healthy tissue.
the houston area has an abundance of services for the
elderly, including more than 280 assisted-living facilities,
80 skilled-care facilities and about 30 independent-living
communities. some of the notable facilities are the
buckingham (buckinghamhouston.com), treemont (tree-
mont.com), clarewood house (clarewoodhouse.com),
terrace at west university (terraceliving.com) and
parkway place (bucknerretirement.org/houston-home.
shtml). additionally, home health care is provided through
a number of organizations, such as sheltering arms
(shelteringarms.org).
houstonians take to pets in a big way, so its no surprise
that you can find every pet service and activity imaginable,
from doggie day spas to pet training, pet get-togethers
(yappy hour) and dedicated rescue groups for countless
breeds and all types of four-footed friends. regardless of
where they live, houston pet lovers are never far from ex-
ceptional veterinary care. many of houstons veterinarians
are graduates of the renowned college of veterinary
medicine at texas a&m university, one of the top veterinary
schools in the country.
memorial
hermann
hospital
Opened in
1907, Memorial
Hermann was the
second hospital to
operate a civilian
air ambulance
service in the
United States.
Its frst LifeFlight
mission was
in 1976.
pet care
senior care
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Cancer
1 university of texas m. d. anderson
cancer center
29 methodist hospital
Digestive Disorders
16 methodist hospital
23 university of texas m. d. anderson
cancer center
28 st. lukes episcopal hospital
Ear, Nose & Throat
2 university of texas m. d. anderson
cancer center
21 methodist hospital
Geriatrics
28 methodist hospital
41 st. lukes episcopal hospital
Gynecology
12 university of texas m. d. anderson
cancer center
35 methodist hospital
Diabetes & Endocrinology Disorders
29 st. lukes episcopal hospital
24 methodist hospital
41 university of texas m. d. anderson
cancer center
Heart & Heart Surgery
5 st. lukes episcopal hospital
19 methodist hospital
Kidney Disorders
27 methodist hospital
36 memorial hermann hospital
40 st. lukes episcopal hospital
Neurology & Neurosurgery
13 methodist hospital
27 st. lukes episcopal hospital
Ophthalmology
13 methodist hospital
Orthopedics
29 methodist hospital
40 texas orthopedics hospital
Psychiatry
9 the menninger clinic
22 methodist hospital
Rehabilitation
4 memorial hermann hospital (tirr)
Respiratory Disorders
37 st. lukes episcopal hospital
22 methodist hospital
Rheumatology
23 methodist hospital
Urology
9 university of texas m. d. anderson
cancer center
13 methodist hospital
25 st. lukes episcopal hospital
50 memorial hermann hospital
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top institutions. to qualify for u.s. news and world reports
rankings, a hospital has to be affiliated with a medical
school, belong to the council of teaching hospitals, or
offer a wide array of advanced services, such as robotic surgery and im-
age-guided radiation therapy.
the texas heart institute at st. lukes episcopal hospital has been
listed as one of u.s. news and world reports top ten hospitals in heart
and heart surgery for eighteen consecutive years. in addition memorial
hermanntexas medical center was one of ffteen major hospitals to
receive thomas healthcares 2006 performance leader award. and st.
lukes episcopal health systems neuroscience center was named a
center of excellence by the 20062007 neuroscience center of
excellence survey.
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T Physician
Referral Services
Baylor Family Medicine Clinic
baylorfamilymedicine.org
713-798-7700
Baylor-Methodist Primary
Care Associations
methodisthealth.com
713-790-3333
HCA Houston
hcahouston.com
713-852-1500
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
kelsey-seybold.com
713-442-0000
Memorial Hermann
Healthcare System
mhhs.org/services/physiciansrch.html
713-222-2273
Methodist Health
Care System
methodisthealth.com
713-790-3333
St. Joseph Medical Center
sjmctx.com
713-757-1000
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital
stlukestexas.com
832-355-4343
Tenet Health
tenethealth.com
800-743-6333
Texas Childrens Hospital
texaschildrenshospital.org/fndadoctor/default.asp
832-824-1111
Texas Childrens
Pediatric Associates
texaschildrenspediatrics.org
832-824-2999
University of Texas M. D.
Anderson Cancer Center
mdanderson.org/patients_public
800-392-1611
University of Texas Medical
School of Houston
utdocs.com
888-488-3627
UTMB Hospitals
utmbhealthcare.org/directory
409-772-1011
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1. Acuity Hospital of Houston
281-921-5300
2001 hermann drive
houston, tx 77004
2. Alvin Diagnostic & Urgent Care
Center
281-331-6141
301 medic lane
alvin, tx 77511
3. Angleton Danbury Medical Center
979-849-7721
132 hospital drive
angleton, tx 77515
4. Apex Hospital Katy
281-392-5700
25660 kingsland boulevard
katy, tx 77494
5. Bayshore Medical Center
713-359-2000
4000 spencer highway
pasadena, tx 77504
6. Bayside Community Hospital
409-267-3143
200 hospital drive
anahuac, tx 77514
7. Behavior and Rehabilitation
Hospital of Bellaire
713-600-9509
5314 dashwood
houston, tx 77081
8. Bellville General Hospital
979-865-3141
44 n. cummings
bellville, tx 77418
9. Ben Taub General Hospital
713-873-2000
1504 taub loop
houston, tx 77030
10. Brazosport Regional Health System
979-297-4411
100 medical drive
lake Jackson, tx 77566
11. Cambridge International
Management, Inc.
713-790-1153
7505 Fannin, suite 510
houston, tx 77054-1913
12. Childrens Hospital
409-772-1011
820 market street
galveston, tx 77555
13. Childrens Memorial
Hermann Hospital
713-704-5437
6411 Fannin
houston, tx 77030
14. CHRISTUS St. Catherine Health
and Wellness Center
281-599-5700
701 s. Fry
katy, tx 77450
15. CHRISTUS St. John Hospital
281-333-5503
18300 st. John drive
nassau bay, tx 77058-6302
16. Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
281-332-2511
500 medical center boulevard
webster, tx 77598
17. Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital
281-286-1500
655 e. medical center boulevard
webster, tx 77598
18 Cleveland Regional Medical Center
281-593-1811
300 e. crockett street
cleveland, tx 77327
19. Conroe Regional Medical Center
936-539-1111
504 medical center boulevard
conroe, tx 77304-2808
20. Cornerstone Hospital
of Houston Bellaire
713-295-5300
5314 dashwood
houston, tx 77081
21. Cornerstone Hospital of Houston
Clear Lake
281-332-3322
709 medical center boulevard
webster, tx 77598
22. Cypress Creek Hospital
281-586-7600
17750 cali drive
houston, tx 77090-2700
23. Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
281-890-4285
10655 steepletop drive
houston, tx 77065
24. Devereux Texas Treatment Network
281-335-1000
1150 devereux drive
league city, tx 77573-2043
25. Doctors Diagnostic Hospital
281-622-2900
1017 s. travis
cleveland, tx 77327
26. Doctors Hospital Parkway
281-765-2600
233 w. parker road
houston, tx 77076-2915
27. Doctors Hospital Tidwell
281-618-8500
510 w. tidwell
houston, tx 77091
28. Dubuis Hospital of Houston
713-756-8660
1919 la branch
houston, tx 77002
29. East Houston Regional
Medical Center
713-393-2000
13111 east Freeway
houston, tx 77015-5803
30. First St. Hospital
713-665-1111
4801 bissonnet boulevard
bellaire, tx 77401
31. Foundation Surgical Hospital
713-314-4444
5410 west loop s.
bellaire, tx 77401
32. Healthbridge Childrens Hospital
281-293-7774
2929 woodland park drive
houston, tx 77082-2687
33. HealthSouth Hospital for
Specialized Surgery
713-528-6800
5445 la branch
houston, tx 77004
34. HealthSouth Hospital of Houston
281-580-1212
17506 red oak drive
houston, tx 77090
35. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
281-446-6148
19002 mckay drive
humble, tx 77338-5701
T Hospitals
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36. HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Hospital of North Houston
281-364-2000
18550 interstate 45 south
conroe, tx 77384
37. Houston Northwest Medical Center
281-440-1000
710 Fm 1960 west
houston, tx 77090-3402
38. Houston Physicians Hospital
281-335-1700
333 n. texas avenue
webster, tx 77598
39. ICON Hospital
281-883-5500
19211 mckay drive
humble, tx 77338
40. The Institute for Rehabilitation
and Research
713-799-5000
1333 moursund street
houston, tx 77030-3405
41. Intracare Medical Center Hospital
713-790-0949
7601 Fannin
houston, tx 77054
42. Intracare North Hospital
281-893-7200
1120 cypress station
houston, tx 77090
43. Jennie Sealy Hospital
409-772-3584
301 university boulevard
galveston, tx 77555-0460
44. John Sealy Hospital
409-772-1011
301 university boulevard
galveston, tx 77555-0144
45. Katy Rehabilitation Hospital
281-579-5678
21720 kingsland boulevard
katy, tx 77450
46. Kindred Hospital Bay Area
713-473-9700
1004 seymour
pasadena, tx 77506
47. Kindred Hospital Houston
713-790-0500
6441 s. main
houston, tx 77030
48. Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest
281-897-8114
11297 Fallbrook drive
houston, tx 77065
49. Kingwood Medical Center
281-348-8000
22999 u.s. highway 59
kingwood, tx 77339
50. Kingwood Pines Hospital
281-358-1495
2001 ladbrook drive
kingwood, tx 77339
51. Kingwood Specialty Hospital
281-312-4000
300 kingwood medical drive
humble, tx 77339
52. Liberty-Dayton Community Hospital
936-336-7316
1353 n. travis street
liberty, tx 77575
53. Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital
713-566-5000
5656 kelley street
houston, tx 77026
54. Mainland Medical Center
409-938-5000
6801 emmett F. lowry expressway
texas city, tx 77590-2500
55. Memorial Hermann Hospital
713-704-4000
6411 Fannin
houston, tx 77030-1501
56. Memorial Hermann
Katy Hospital
281-644-7000
23900 katy Freeway
katy, tx 77494
57. Memorial Hermann
Memorial City Medical Center
713-932-3000
921 gessner
houston, tx 77024
58. Memorial Hermann
Northeast Hospital
281-540-7700
18951 memorial north
humble, tx 77338
59. Memorial Hermann
Northwest Hospital
713-867-2000
1635 north loop w.
houston, tx 77008-1532
60. Memorial Hermann
Southeast Hospital
281-929-6100
11800 astoria boulevard
houston, tx 77089-6098
st lukes
episcopal
hospital
Offering a wide range
of cardiovascular
services, this 10-story,
325,000 square-foot
building has been
involved in every
major development
in cardiovascular
surgery since 1944.
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61. Memorial Hermann
Southwest Hospital
713-456-5808
7600 beechnut
houston, tx 77074-4302
62. Memorial Hermann
Sugar Land Hospital
281-499-4800
17500 w. grand parkway
sugar land, tx 77479
63. Memorial Hermann
Surgical Hospital Kingwood
281-312-4000
300 kingwood medical drive
kingwood, tx 77339
64. Memorial Hermann
The Woodlands Hospital
281-364-2300
9250 pinecroft
the woodlands, tx 77380-3218
65. Menninger Clinic
713-275-5000
2801 gessner drive
houston, tx 77080
66. Methodist Hospital
713-790-3311
6560 Fannin
houston, tx 77030-2707
67. Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
281-274-7000
16655 southwest Freeway
sugar land, tx 77479-2343
68. Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
281-477-1000
18220 tomball parkway
houston, tx 77070-4347
69. Nexus Specialty Hospital
Shenandoah Campus
281-364-0317
123 vision park boulevard
shenandoah, tx 77384
70. Nexus Specialty Hospital
The Woodlands
281-364-0317
9182 six pines drive
the woodlands, tx 77380-3606
71. North Cypress Medical Center
832-912-3773
21214 northwest Freeway
cypress, tx 77429
72. Oak Bend Medical Center
281-341-3000
1705 Jackson street
richmond, tx 77469-3246
73. Park Plaza Hospital
713-527-5000
1313 hermann drive
houston, tx 77004
74. Patients Medical Center
713-948-7050
4600 e. sam houston parkway south
pasadena, tx 77505
75. Physical Rehabilitation
Hospital of Bellaire
281-207-8200
11929 w. airport boulevard
stafford, tx 77477
76. Plaza Specialty Hospital
713-285-1000
1300 binz
houston, tx 77004
77. Quentin Mease Community Hospital
713-873-3700
3601 n. macgregor
houston, tx 77030
78. Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital
North Houston
936-444-1700
117 vision park boulevard
conroe, tx 77384-3606
79. Renaissance Hospital
713-697-7777
2807 little York road
houston, tx 77093-3405
80. Riverside General Hospital
713-526-2441
3204 ennis street
houston, tx 77004-3213
81. St. Joseph Medical Center
713-757-1000
1401 st. Joseph parkway
houston, tx 77002-8393
82. St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital
832-355-1000
6720 bertner
houston, tx 77030-2697
83. St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital
281-637-7000
1317 lake point parkway
sugar land, tx 77479
84. St. Lukes The Woodlands Hospital
936-266-2000
17200 st. lukes way
conroe, tx 77384
85. San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
281-420-8600
4401 garth road
baytown, tx 77521-3160
86. Select Specialty Hospital
Houston Heights
713-861-6161
1917 ashland
houston, tx 77008-3946
trevisio
restaurant
In addition to
outstanding
hospitals, the
Texas Medical
Center is also
home to Trevisio
Restaurant, an
upscale Italian
restaurant.
T Hospitals
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87. Select Specialty Hospital
Houston Medical Center
713-861-6161
6447 main street
houston, tx 77030-1595
88. Select Specialty Hospital
Houston West
713-861-6161
9430 old katy road
houston, tx 77055
89. Shriners Burns Hospital
Galveston
409-770-6600
815 market street
galveston, tx 77550-2725
90. Shriners Hospital for Children
713-797-1616
6977 main street
houston, tx 77030-3701
91. Solara Hospital Conroe
682-831-9670
1500 grand lake drive
conroe, tx 77034
92. Spring Branch Medical Center
713-467-6555
8850 long point road
houston, tx 7705
93. Sugar Land Rehabilitation Hospital
281-276-7599
1325 highway 6
sugar land, tx 77478
94. Sugar Land Surgical Hospital
281-243-1000
1211 highway 6, suite 70
sugar land, tx 77478
95. Surgery Specialty Hospitals of
America Southeast Houston
713-378-3069
4301-b vista
pasadena, tx 77504
96. Sweeny Community Hospital
979-548-3311
305 n. mckinney street
sweeny, tx 77480-2801
97. Texas Childrens Hospital
832-824-1000
6621 Fannin
houston, tx 77030
98. Texas Orthopedic Hospital
713-794-3498
7401 s. main
houston, tx 77030
99. Texas Specialty Hospital of Houston
713-640-2400
6160 south loop e.
houston, tx 77087-1010
100. Tomball Regional Hospital
281-401-7500
605 holderrieth street
tomball, tx 77375
101. Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital
281-539-2900
17080 red oak drive
houston, tx 77090
102. Triumph Hospital
713-807-8686
7333 north Freeway
houston, tx 77076
103. Triumph Hospital Baytown
713-691-6556
1700 James bowie drive
baytown, tx 77520
104. Triumph Hospital Central Houston
713-529-8922
105 drew street
houston, tx 77006
105. Triumph Hospital Clear Lake
713-691-6556
350 blossom street
webster, tx 77598
106. Triumph Hospital East Houston
713-807-8686
15101 east Freeway
channelview, tx 77530
107. Triumph Hospital North Houston
713-691-6556
7407 north Freeway
houston, tx 77076-2999
108. Triumph Hospital Northwest
832-249-2700
205 hollow tree lane
houston, tx 77090-2801
109. Triumph Hospital Southwest
281-275-6000
1550 First colony boulevard
sugar land, tx 77479
110. Triumph Hospital Tomball
281-255-5600
505 graham drive
tomball, tx 77375
111. Triumph Hospital
Town and Country
281-275-6000
1120 business center drive
houston, tx 77043
112. University General Hospital
713-375-7100
7501 Fannin
houston, tx 77030
113. The University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
713-792-2121
1515 holcombe boulevard
houston, tx 77030-4095
114. The University of Texas
Medical Branch at Galveston
409-772-1902
301 university boulevard
galveston, tx 77555-5302
115. Veterans Affairs Medical Center
713-791-1414
2002 holcombe boulevard
houston, tx 77030
116. Vista Medical Center Hospital
713-378-3000
4301-b vista
pasadena, tx 77504-2117
117. West Houston Medical Center
281-558-3444
12141 richmond avenue
houston. tx 77082-2408
118. West Oaks Hospital
713-995-0909
6500 hornwood drive
houston, tx 77074
119. West Pavillion
713-790-0790
6447 main
houston, tx 77030
120. Winnie Community Hospital
409-296-6000
538 broadway
winnie, tx 77665
121. The Womans Hospital of Texas
713-790-1234
7600 Fannin
houston, tx 77054
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Exercise your options for good health.
getting a workout and staying in shape just seems to be easier in houston
than in other cities. being a southern city, houston enjoys mild winters that
allow for outdoor activities essentially twelve months of the year. to that
end there are hundreds of miles of hike-and-bike trails, and even neigh-
borhoods provide picturesque environments for early morning or evening
walks, runs, or rides. Fitness centers abound as well, from exclusive private
clubs like the houstonian, the houston city club and the houston racquet
club and nationally franchised centers like 24 hour Fitness and bally
total Fitness to local Ymcas and independent ftness facilities. many of
these facilities offer a wide range of options for ftness and exercise, including
yoga, pilates, racquetball, karate, jazzercise, spinning, swimming, basketball,
weight training and more.
houston heights
With an abundance of tree-lined streets and parks Houston
Heights is a great place for early morning or afternoon runs.
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wo of the most popular jogging trails make their
way around the outer perimeters of both
memorial park and rice university. the seymour
lieberman exercise trail at memorial park is a
2.93-mile crushed granite and packed-earth jogging trail which
is lighted and has restrooms and water fountains along the way.
the trail around rice university is also approximately three
miles in length and follows a picturesque, oak-tree-shaded path
within the vibrant area in which the campus lies adjacent to
west university neighborhoods, the texas medical center and
hermann park. the trail is not lighted and there are no rest-
rooms or water fountains.
the houston parks and recreation department (houstontx.
gov/parks) oversees 350 parks and more than 200 green spaces,
along with nearly a hundred miles of hike-and-bike trails. the
harris county park system website (www.hctx.net/parks)
provides detailed information and maps of parks as varied
as the armand bayou nature center, bear creek pioneers
park, george bush park and terry hershey park.
if tennis is your game, youll fnd three major tennis centers
and over 150 neighborhood courts. the citys three main tennis
centers are homer Ford in macgregor park (5225 calhoun
road, 713-842-3460); memorial (1500 memorial loop in
memorial park, 713-867-0440); and lee leclear in southwest
houston (9506 south gessner, 713-272-3697). there are also
an abundance of private
tennis clubs and country clubs
throughout houston that main-
tain both indoor and outdoor
courts of varying surfaces.
other private ftness and ex-
ercise facilities exist as resident
amenities in many apartment
complexes, hi-rise condomin-
iums, gated communities, and
private neighborhoods. ask
your realtor for specifc details
in the areas of the city you
may be interested in.
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dining
Savor the favors of a city with international fair.
with a population as ethnically diverse as houstons, it stands to reason
that an eclectic restaurant scene would emerge to refect that diversity.
and thats exactly what has happened. in fact, houston has become a food
lovers paradise. name any country and most likely there is a restaurant in
the houston area that serves delectable dishes from back home.
tacos a go-go
Serving some of the most authentic Tex-Mex in Houston,
this funky midtown restaurant is also known for its casual
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he great restaurants in houston come in
all price ranges and all shapes and sizes and
are found in all areas and neighborhoods
around town. with such a vast and varied
assortment of fine eateries from which to choose, many
houstonians rely on word of mouth and the recommenda-
tions of trusted friends to make their selections. Yet reli-
able restaurant guides are available throughout the city and
online. as houston continues to grow, new restaurants are
sure to follow.
local favorites for exception-
al dining include tonys, cafe
annie, ninos, mockingbird
bistro, brenners, pappas bros.
steakhouse, carrabbas, the
raven grill, ouisies table
and prego. popular national
restaurants houstonians enjoy
include smith and wollensky,
mortons, vic and anthonys
steakhouse, the capital grille,
sullivans steakhouse, p.F. changs china bistro and
many more.
other local establishments feature gulf coast seafood,
mexican, chinese, indian, French, italian, persian, thai,
vietnamese, Japanese, korean, hunan, puerto rican,
brazilian, peruvian and argentinean cuisinea virtual
smorgasbord of favors you owe it to yourself to experience.
bon apptit!
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red cat jazz cafe
Just half a block from Market Square, this sophisticated jazz venue is
housed in a narrow brick building that dates back to Houstons early
days. Its French Quarter atmosphere and blues and jazz sounds show-
case the good times in the born-again downtown.
deans
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clothing
Once a 1930s
department store,
this stylish bar
still offers vintage
apparel for sale
and is located in
the heart of the
historic district.
local dining
establishments
feature a virtual
smorgasbord of
favors you owe
it to yourself
to experience.
bon apptit!
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clothing
Once a 1930s
department store,
this stylish bar
still offers vintage
apparel for sale
and is located in
the heart of the
historic district.
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shopping
sHoPPing
Why the world comes to Houston to shop.
houston is indeed a shopping mecca. From lavish malls like the galleria
and memorial city to storefront neighborhoods like post oak, highland
village, uptown park, river oaks shopping center and rice village,
houstons shopping scene is as vibrant and diverse as the city itself. little
enjoying an international clientele who return to houston again and again.
the galleria
The Houston region is a shopping mecca with its countless options
ranging from the Galleria, home to the areas only Nordstrom, to
eclectic shops in the Heights and antiques in nearby Roundtop.
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eiman marcus, nordstrom, macys, brooks
brothers, tiffany & co. and saks Fifth avenue
all have stores here. For everything you need
to decorate your new houston home, theres
crate and barrel, williams sonoma, restoration hardware,
ikea, pottery barn and much more. houston pavilions in
downtown offers more than just shopping, with great dining
and entertainment all in one convenient, stylish spot.
visit katy mills outlet mall on interstate 10 in katy for
bargain shopping. both conroe and cypress boast outlet malls
with their own bargains.
For groceries, many houstonians like central market, whole
Foods, h-e-b, costco, rice epicurean, kroger signature
stores and the houston Farmers market in the heights.
antique stores and art galleries abound in the museum
district along bissonnet street, the upper kirby area along
Ferndale street, the montrose area along hazard street and
in the heights along both Yale street and heights boulevard.
Just a short drive out of the city, the little towns of chappell hill
and round top host annual
antique and fea markets each
fall that attract the most dis-
criminating collectors.
no matter what youre
looking for and no matter
how much or how little you
want to spend, youre bound
to fnd itand moresome-
where in houston.
no matter what
youre looking
for, no matter
how much or how
little you want
to spend, youre
bound to fnd it.
heights theatre
This funky antiques store is a former theater located on
19th Street in the historical Houston Heights neighborhood.
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information and
merchandise, the
Houston Visitors
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in the U.S., also
has a cafe for
hungry patrons.
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job opportunities & hiring trends
Job oPPortunities
& Hiring trends
How to fnd a job in Houston.
once dominated by oil-related jobs, houstons economy has diversifed as
new, core industries join energy in the regional employment mix. these di-
versifying sectors account for 71 percent of the net job growth since 1986,
according to calculations made by the greater houston partnership based on
the university of houstons institute of regional Forecasting data.
houston pavilions
Exciting big-name venues like the House of Blues can be found at
Houstons newest mixed-use development, which opened in the fall
of 2008. Houston Pavilions, located downtown, also features dining,
retail and offce space.
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1. MemorialHermann
HealthcareSystem*
19,500employees
2.ContinentalAirlines,Inc.*
16,000employees
3.TheUniversityofTexas
M.D.AndersonCancer
Center*
15,000employees
4.ExxonMobil*
13,000employees
5. ShellOilCompany*
13,000employees
6.KrogerCompany*
12,000employees
7. NationalOilwellVarco*
10,000employees
8.TheMethodistHospital*
9,991employees
9.TheUniversityofTexas
MedicalBranchat
Galveston*
9,318employees
10. BaylorCollegeofMedicine*
9,232employees
11. HP*
9,000employees
12. ARAMARKCorp.*
8,500employees
13. Chevron*
8,000employees
14. PappasRestaurants,Inc.*
8,000employees
15.HCA*
7,855employees
16.BPAmerica,Inc.*
7,387employees
17. Macys
7,000employees
18.BakerHughes
Incorporated*
7,000employees
19.AT&T*
6,900employees
20.ExxonMobilChemical
Company-Baytown
ChemicalComplex
6,500employees
21. TheDowChemical
Company,Freeport*
6,100employees
22.H-E-B*
6,000employees
23.St.LukesEpiscopal
HealthSystem*
6,000employees
24.TexasChildrensHospital*
6,000employees
25.Halliburton*
5,748employees
26.EPCO,Inc.*
5,700employees
27. FiestaMart,Inc.
5,500employees
28.KBR*
5,089employees
29.LyondellBasellIndustries*
5,080employees
30.CenterPointEnergy*
5,000employees
he Greater Houston Partnership and Workforce Solutions
implemented an innovative approach to meet employ-
ers skill shortages through an initiative to align the re-
gions education and training offerings with employers
immediate needs.
One major element of this initiative has focused on the shortage of
registered nurses in the Gulf Coast region. The coalitions Health
Services Steering Committee was recognized with a national award in
2001 as an exemplary partnership.
Also, the Texas Workforce Commission awarded the Workforce
Solutions a grant to expand the model program at the University of
Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for upgrading staff to registered
nurse positions, including six area hospitals that chose to partici-
pate. That initiative resulted in a 20 percent increase in local
nursing school enrollment and a corresponding increase in the
number of nursing school facilities.
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To help fnd the job thats right for you,
try these resources.
WorkforceSolutions
Thisnetworkof29careercenterslocated
throughouttheGulfCoastregion
providesfreejobservices.Locationsanda
varoetyofinformationcanbefoundat
wrksolutions.com.
TexasWorkforceCommission
Thisstate-sponsoredcoalitionof28
localworkforcedevelopmentboardscan
bereachedattwc.state.tx.us.
GreaterHoustonPartnership
ThePartnershpprovideslinkstothe
careerpagesofmanyofthecityslargest
companiesathouston.org/greater-hous-
ton-partnership/employers.
TexasWorkforce
Oneofthestatesmostcomprehensive
onlinejobresources,atworkintexas.com.
HoustonChronicle
Thecitysmorningnewspaper,features
anonlinelistingofjobs
atchroniclejobs.com.
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1. Hewitt Associates, LLC
employee beneft consultation and administration;
executive compensation and salary administration
consultation; employee communication; and
human resource strategy consultation.
1,501 employees
top executive: alberto santos,
regional manager
2601 research Forest dr.
the woodlands, tx 77381-4211
phone: (281) 363-0456
Fax: (281) 363-9049
www.hewittassociates.com
2. DiverseStaff, Inc.
temporary staffng, contract staffng and direct hire.
315 employees
top executive: david harris, ceo
3262 westheimer rd., suite 431
houston, tx 77098
phone: (713) 522-0000
Fax: (713) 533-9526
www.diversestaff.com
3. Clover Global Solutions, LP
provides facilities management, information
management and contract workers primarily to
the oil and gas industry.
300 employees
top executive: carolyn j sutton, president
16225 park ten place, one park ten plaza, suite 420
houston, tx 77084
phone: (281) 994-5900
Fax: (281) 994-5901
www.clovergs.com
4. Houston Works, USA*
business description: provides skilled
employees to houston-area businesses through
employment and training services.
300 employees
top executive: larry v green, esq, ceo
p.o. box 667128
houston, tx 77266-7128
phone: (713) 654-1919
Fax: (713) 655-0715
www.houstonworks.org
5. Corporate Staffng
business description: provides personnel on a
temporary, temp-to-hire and permanent basis
for executive, management, supervisory, staff or
clerical levels in a multitude of industries.
172 employees
top executive: allan fnch, cpa, president
800 wilcrest dr., suite 240
houston, tx 77042-2387
phone: (713) 789-1522
Fax: (713) 789-5788
www.corpstaff.com
6. Mercer*
market leader and worldwide partner business
description: human resources consulting,
outsourcing and investments.
110 employees
top executive: philip tenenbaum, houston
1000 main, suite 2900
houston, tx 77002
phone: (713) 276-2100
Fax: (713) 276-2118
www.mercer.com
7. Burnett Staffng Specialists*
temporary and direct-hire staffng of accounting,
administrative/clerical, engineering, human
resources, information technology, legal, light
industrial, sales, telephone skills and employee
development training.
95 employees
top executive: sue burnett, president
9800 richmond ave., suite 800
houston, tx 77042-4548
phone: (713) 977-4777
Fax: (713) 977-5974
www.burnettstaffng.com
8. Richard, Wayne & Roberts
personnel services, with fundamental strength
in sourcing, identifying and recruiting qualifed
candidates to satisfy clients needs.
85 employees
top executive: dick weiss, managing partner
24 greenway plaza, suite 1304
houston, tx 77046-2486
phone: (713) 629-6681
Fax: (713) 623-2740
www.rwr.com
9. Talent Tree
temporary staffng services.
80 employees
top executive: brenda harris, president & coo
9703 richmond ave., suite 200
houston, tx 77042-4620
phone: (713) 361-7312
Fax: (713) 353-6607
www.talenttree.com
10. Meador Staffng Services Inc.
provides full-service personnel staffng for all of
the houston area from six offce locations.
80 employees
top executive: ben f meador jr, president
722a Fairmont pkwy. pasadena, tx 77504
phone: (713) 941-0616
Fax: (713) 941-3582
www.meador.com
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Greater Houston Partnership
713-844-3600
Acres Homes Citizen Chamber of
Commerce
281-820-2620
African American Chamber of
Commerce of Greater Houston
713-692-7003
Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber
of Commerce
281-331-3944
Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce
409-267-4190
Angleton Chamber of Commerce
979-849-6443
Bay Area Houston
Economic Partnership
281-486-5535
Baytown Chamber of Commerce
281-422-8359
Baytown/West Chambers County
Economic Development Foundation
281-420-2961
Bee Development Authority
361-358-2023
Brazoria Chamber of Commerce
979-798-6100
Central Houston, Inc.
713-650-1470
Clear Lake Area
Chamber of Commerce
281-488-7676
Cleveland Economic
Development Corporation
281-592-0439
Coldspring San Jacinto County
Chamber of Commerce
936-653-2184
Community Chamber of Commerce
of East Montgomery County
281-354-0051
Conroe Chamber of Commerce
936-756-6644
Crosby/Huffman
Chamber of Commerce
281-328-6984
Cy-Fair Houston
Chamber of Commerce
281-373-1390
Dayton Community
Development Corporation
936-257-0055
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce
281-479-1559
Economic Alliance
Houston Port Region
281-867-1112
Economic Development
Alliance for Brazoria County
979-848-0560
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
281-491-0800
Fort Bend County
Community Development
281-341-4410
Friendswood Chamber of Commerce
281-482-3329
Galena Park Chamber of Commerce
713-672-6443
Galleria Chamber of Commerce
713-629-5555
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
409-763-5326
Galveston Economic
Development Partnership
409-770-0216
Greater Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce
281-592-8786
Greater Conroe Economic
Development Council
936-756-6644
Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area
Chamber of Commerce
936-756-6644
Greater Fort Bend Economic
Development Council
281-242-0000
Greater Heights Area
Chamber of Commerce
713-861-6735
Greater Shepherd
Chamber of Commerce
936-628-3890
Greater Southwest Houston
Chamber of Commerce
713-666-1521
Greater Tomball Area
Chamber of Commerce
281-351-7222
Hempstead Chamber
of Commerce
979-826-8217
Hempstead Economic
Development Corporation
979-826-2900
Houston Citizens
Chamber of Commerce
713-522-9745
Houston East End
Chamber of Commerce
713-926-3305
Houston Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce
713-644-7070
Houston Intown
Chamber of Commerce
713-524-8000
Houston Northwest
Chamber of Commerce
281-440-4160
Houston Technology Center
713-658-1750
Houston West Chamber of Commerce
713-785-4922
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Humble Area Chamber of Commerce
281-446-2128
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
281-391-5289
Katy Area Economic
Development Council
281-396-2200
Kingwood Chamber of Commerce
281-360-4321
La Marque Economic
Development Corporation
409-938-9258
La Porte Bayshore
Chamber of Commerce
281-471-1123
Liberty Dayton Area
Chamber of Commerce
936-336-5736
Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce
281-356-1488
Native American
Chamber of Commerce
832-251-6367
North Channel Area
Chamber of Commerce
713-450-3600
North Galveston County
Chamber of Commerce
281-534-4380
North Houston Greenspoint
Chamber of Commerce
281-260-3163
Oak Ridge North Economic
Development Corporation
281-367-0727
Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
281-487-7871
Pearland Area Chamber of Commerce
281-485-3634
Pearland Economic
Development Corporation
281-652-1627
Rosenberg Richmond Area
Chamber of Commerce
281-342-5464
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce
409-925-8558
Seabrook Economic
Development Corporation
281-291-5730
Sealy Economic
Development Corporation
979-885-3511
Shepherd Economic
Development Corporation
936-628-1271
South Belt Ellington
Chamber of Commerce
281-481-5516
South Houston Chamber of Commerce
713-943-0244
South Montgomery County
Woodlands Chamber of Commerce
281-367-5777
South Montgomery County
Woodlands Economic
Development Partnership
281-363-8130
Stafford Economic
Development Corporation
281-261-3900
Texas Chamber of Electronic Commerce
713-621-9220
Texas City La Marque
Chamber of Commerce
409-935-1408
Tomball Economic
Development Corporation
281-401-4086
Tri-County Black
Chamber of Commerce
832-875-3977
Waller Economic
Development Corporation
936-931-5151
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Apartments & Condominiums/
High Rises
Personette & Associates
www.personette.net
Page 9
Rockwell Management
www.rockwellmgmt.com
Page 71
Whiteco Residential/
Dominion Post Oak
www.dominionpostoak.com
Page 73
Banks & Credit Unions
Wells Fargo Bank
www.wellsfargo.com
Page 37
Churches & Synagogues
Congregation Emanu El
www.emanuelhouston.org
Page 53
Houstons First Baptist Church
www.houstonsfrst.org
Page 59
Second Baptist Church
www.second.org
Page 2
Education
Aldine ISD
www.aldine.k12.tx.us
Page 87
Art Institute of Houston
www.artinstitutes.edu/houston
Page 89
British School of Houston
www.britishschool.org
Page 65
Faith West Academy
www.faithwest.org
Page 81
First Baptist Academy
www.f bahouston.org
Page 59
Fort Bend Baptist Academy
www.f bba.org
Page 79
John Cooper School, The
www.johncooper.org
Page 92
Lone Star College
www.lonestar.edu
Page 93
Memorial Lutheran Church & School
www.mlchouston.org
Page 86
Prairie View A&M University
www.pvamu.edu
Page 79
School of the Woods
www.schoolofthewoods.org
Page 90
Second Baptist School
www.secondbaptistschool.org
Page 88
St. Stephens Episcopal
School Houston
www.ssesh.org
Page 83
Texas Southern University
www.tsu.edu
Page 91
Health Care
Memorial Hermann
Healthcare System
www.memorialhermann.org
Page 109
Home Builders
Perry Homes
www.perryhomes.com
Page 27
Trendmaker Homes
www.trendmakerhomes.com
Page 97
Neighborhoods & Communities
Aliana Development
www.alianahouston.com
Page 35
Bridgeland
www.bridgeland.com
Page 101
First Colony
Community Association
www.frstcolony.org
Page 99
Friendswood Development
www.friendswooddevelopment.com
Pages 4 & 5
The Woodlands
www.theWoodlands.com
Inside Front Cover
Realtors
Barcenas Real Estate
www.barenasrealestate.com
Page 23
Bernstein Realty
www.bernsteinrealty.com
Outside Back Cover, Page 121
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
www.cbunited.com
Page7
Heritage Texas Properties
www.heritagetexas.com
Page 3
Houston Association of Realtors
www.har.com
Page 15
Janie Miller-
George L Murray & Company
www.janiemillerrealtor.com
Page 102
Keller Williams Realty-
Greater NW Houston
www.kwhouston.com
Page 105
Martha Turner Properties
www.marthaturner.com
Page 1
Melinda Noel-
Greenwood King Properties
www.houstonrealestate.greenwoodking.com
Page 103
Michael Hamilton-Trend Setter Realty
www.trendsetterrealty.com/houston
Page 101
Re/Max Cinco Ranch
www.rehouston.com
Page 100
Re/Max Metro
www.joshhillrealestate.com
Page 104
Sterling Relocation
www.sterling-relo.com
Page 73
Suzanne Anderson Properties
www.andersonprops.com
Page 100
Transportation
METRO
www.rideMETRO.org
Page 39
Port of Houston Authority
www.portofhouston.com
Inside Back Cover
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PORT OF HOUSTON
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Gateway to World Markets
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY
Largest foreign tonnage
port in the U.S.
More than 57 active cargo wharves
along 25 miles of the Houston
Ship Channel
Serving 1,000 ports in over
100 countries
7th largest overall container
port in U.S. serving 50 million
consumers within 500 mile radius
of Houston
Intermodal connectivity at PHA is
unrivaled on the U.S. Gulf Coast,
offering direct access to multiple
rail lines and one of the most
efcient highway systems
in North America
The Port of Houston Authority received the coveted 2007 Presidents E Star Award for export
service in recognition of the PHAs export cargo growth.
The Barbours Cut Container Terminal and Central Maintenance Facility were the rst U.S.
port facilities to develop, implement and maintain an innovative Environmental Management
System that meets the rigorous standards of ISO 14001.
PHA is also the rst port authority in the world to receive ISO 28000:2007 certication for Port
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