2013 Where Business Is The Point

International Resources 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 Houston Region

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

Airport 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. Bush Intercontinental Airport – 10 km east Greenspoint’s Economic Anchor

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

Seaport 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 Port of Houston 35 km – All Freeway

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

Cost of Occupancy Lowest in US among comparable districts Near international airport Class A office space Greenspoint occupancy cost: $306/m 2

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

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

International Resources 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 Greenspoint District Helps Streamline Business Entry

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

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

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