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Where Business Is The Point

2013. Where Business Is The Point. International Resources. Houston Region. 94 foreign consulates 790 foreign-owned firms 30 active foreign chambers of commerce 18 foreign government trade representatives. 22 foreign banks from 12 nations

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Where Business Is The Point

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  1. 2013 Where Business Is The Point

  2. International Resources Houston Region • 94 foreign consulates • 790 foreign-owned firms • 30 active foreign chambers of commerce • 18 foreign government trade representatives 22 foreign banks from 12 nations 400 Houston-area companies with offices in 129 countries 3,300 area organizations involved in foreign business

  3. Central U.S. Location Strategically Positioned for Market Access • Access to 5 major freeways • Connect with 60 million people in U.S. and Mexico within 11-hour drive time

  4. Airport Bush Intercontinental Airport – 10 km east Serving 31 countries 180 non-stop destinations, including 6 Asian cities Most non-stops to Mexico All Latin America capitals in 3 to 8 hours Largest Federal Inspection Service facility in U.S. Greenspoint’s Economic Anchor

  5. Air Cargo Connections • One-stop shop for federal inspection services • Parking for 20 wide-body freighter aircraft • 2012 Air Cargo Excellence Award winner • 12 scheduled cargo airlines • 13 charter air cargo airlines • Used by over 900 freight forwarders • 413,222,615 kg of freight in 2011

  6. Seaport Port of Houston35 km – All Freeway • 207 million tonnes of cargo • #1 US port by foreign tonnage • #13 largest in world by tonnage • Foreign Trade Zone • Improvements (2014 completion) • Deepening to 14m • Widening to 122m

  7. New Construction Mazak opens 2,787 m2 regional headquarters and technology center Moran Shipping opens new Houston offices

  8. Cost of Occupancy • Greenspointoccupancy cost: $306/m2 • Lowest in US among comparable districts • Near international airport • Class A office space

  9. Skilled Workforce • Workforce training programs custom-designed by local community colleges • 15 universities focused on training engineers In 2012: • 43,000 undergraduate engineering students • 2,300 graduate engineering students • 10,000 graduate and post-graduate degrees awarded in engineering Universities within 800 km of Houston offering degreed programs in engineering

  10. Lone Star College • Largest higher education institution in Houston region • 2 campuses • Corporate College- provides customized education and training • Students have the option to continue on to a 4-year degree

  11. International Resources Greenspoint District Helps Streamline Business Entry Site Location Assistance • Site visits • Economic Impact Study • Find A Property web page • Available sites • Demographics • Labor force data • Wages • Housing • Surrounding businesses Government Assistance • Incentive opportunities • EB-5 Visa process guidance • Planning & construction documents • Permitting issues • Security issues • Transportation & mobility issues • Legislative advocacy

  12. International Resources • Assist foreign businesses with U.S. expansions • Council members are: • Immigration attorneys • Bankers • Investors • Foreign nationals with successful U.S. businesses • Share expertise • Facilitate introductions Greenspoint International Business Advisory Council

  13. Commitment to Aberdeen We continue to build relationships with business and government leaders on both sides of the pond

  14. For Accurate Information(In 8 Languages) Register today at www.greenspoint.org to receive the latest Greenspoint news!

  15. Where Business Is The Point! www.greenspoint.org

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