Houston is a major center for business, conventions, and trade. If the city were to cede from the union, it would have the 30th largest economy in the world. For now, it’s content to stay put, but let that be a sign that business is booming in this southwestern city. 23 Fortune 500 companies call Houston home and the ranks are constantly expanding. Businesses in the fields of technology, energy, and aeronautics, lead the pack.
The international touch is what makes Houston such an exciting workplace. More than 60 of the world''s top 100 non-US-based corporations have offices here. More than 90 countries have consular offices in our midst, making it the third largest international hub in the US. In Houston, innovation and outreach have no boundaries.