The world's largest wind-turbine manufacturer, Vestas, recently chose Texas among a pool of 42 states in which to build a new U.S. research center. Houston was of course chosen as the location, and according to the article, the city has Opportunity Houston to thank.
Opportunity Houston holds a "$40 million war chest, a huge sum in economic development, which is funding a gigantic marketing push as well as an armory of unique high-tech tools." The arsenal will soon feature a geographic information system that "will give companies and consultants instant online access to detailed information on any location in the 10-county region. In addition to maps, the system contains 100 layers of data, from details of nearby hazardous-waste sites to specifics about power and water lines and even graveyards."
With 53,000 jobs created in the 12 months leading up to August and the plan to create 600,000 more jobs by 2016, Houston is a force to be reckoned with and will continue to be. Recruiters are actively seeking out large companies to build on and trust Houston's economy and job market, which means there has been a consistent interest in keeping the city alive and well - despite economic downturns.
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To learn more about Opportunity Houston, visit OpportunityHouston.org.