In this episode we talk about the global energy transition to a low-carbon future. How can Houston as the longtime energy capital of the world lead the transition and what will that entail? This week the Partnership and the Center for Houston’s Future held a three-day conference on this critical topic and we’re going to get into some of the details. 
 
Topics covered include: 

• The current energy landscape and some of the factors contributing to where we are today. 
• The primary factors that are accelerating the move toward energy transition. 
• What Houston employment is likely to look like if we take aggressive action or if we continue business as usual. 
• What might set Houston up for success in the transition landscape. 

In this episode we’re going to talk about a recent survey the Partnership conducted that sheds light on how Houston area companies are approaching workplace issues. As the pandemic wanes, how quickly are businesses returning workers to the office? Is remote work here to stay? And what steps are companies taking to encourage employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19? We’ll also talk about surging oil prices and why it’s not as positive a sign for our economy as it’s been in the past. 

Topics covered include: 

• How companies are returning workers to the office
• A look at hybrid work models and remote work
• Employer incentives for vaccinations  
• What rising oil prices mean for the local economy
• The changing dynamics of the multifamily market 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download  we discuss the state of the global economy and its impact here in the Houston region. We’ll touch on the breadth and depth of Houston’s international business ties and what those mean as we work to recover from the pandemic induced recession.  

Topics covered include: 

• The evolving impact of the pandemic around the world 
• What economists got right and wrong about the global economy's trajectory a year ago
• How foreign direct investment changed in Houston in 2020 
• The forecast for Houston's top trading partners 
• The likelihood of international economic growth in the year ahead 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download  we discuss the latest Cyberstates report from CompTIA on the national tech landscape and where Houston stands among its peers in this rapidly changing sector.  We're joined by Josh Pherigo, Director of Data Analytics for the Partnership.  

Topics covered include: 

• An overview of the CompTIA report analyzing what the annual report shows and why it's an important measure of the tech ecosystem in cities. 
• What the report shows regarding Houston's tech workforce this year and how that compares to last year. 
• The drawbacks in certain features of the report. 
• How the pandemic is likely to affect next year's results. 
• Which city Houston overtook to rise in the rankings. 

In this episode we look at a new report developed by the Partnership and Houston Exponential—the organization charged with helping foster Houston’s tech scene. The report looks at the current tech and innovation ecosystem and the significant milestones achieved in recent years. We're joined by Josh Pherigo, Director of Data Analytics at the Partnership. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download we deliver an update on where things stand with the region’s ongoing recovery. As the vaccine rollout ramps up and businesses are allowed to reopen fully across Texas, what are the opportunities and the challenges for the Houston area as we work to regain our economic footing?

In this episode we cover: 

• The Houston jobs landscape one full year into the pandemic. 
• The impact of consistently higher oil prices on the broader local economy. 
• What sectors of Houston real estate are faring better and which are likely to be a drag on the sector. 
• Other positive signs for the ongoing recovery. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we discuss the latest data that paints a picture of how Houston ended a challenging 2020. We also look at what's creating new reasons for optimism as we see a decline in new COVID-19 cases in our region and increases in vaccine distribution.  Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski joins us once again. 

 In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we’re going  to be talking about gross domestic product or GDP. What is it and what do the latest figures on Houston’s GDP tell us about the trajectory of the local economy? To break it all down, we're joined once again by Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president of Research at the Partnership. 

Welcome to the first episode of Bayou Business Download in 2021. This is a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.  In this episode we’re going to take a look at the latest findings in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, which looks at the social, demographic and economic characteristics of the nation. We’ll examine what the latest figures tell us about Houston and how this region compares with others around the country. 

In this edition of Bayou Business Download we discuss the jobs picture for Houston in the year ahead. What factors will contribute to job growth and what needs to happen for that growth to materialize? We also examine which industries are likely to post the most job gains in 2021 and which ones are likely to see continued losses. We break it all down with Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.