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The city climbs up six spots from 2021 ranking, achieving high marks for diversity, culture, education and its expansive culinary scene    HOUSTON, TEXAS, (September 19, 2022) – Houston has once again garnered global attention as one of the best places to live, work, invest, and visit, according to the ...

Houston First Corp., the Texas city's destination management organization that manages the George R. Brown Convention Center, has announced that the facility has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

HOUSTON, Texas (June 23, 2022) – Houston First Corp. continues to lead the charge in building sustainability as the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) recently achieved its first-ever LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This year marks a tremendous milestone for the GRB as the ...

Houston First Corp. is launching “Vibra Global Que Inspira,” an integrated branding campaign in Mexico designed to reinforce Houston’s position as a top destination for tourism, global trade, business, and leisure travel from Mexico. The strategic move comes just days after Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston First Corp. the Greater ...

Inaugural event brings together city leaders, chefs, and artisans    HOUSTON, March 24, 2022 – In less than a week, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston First Corp., and the Greater Houston Partnership will embark on an economic development mission to Mexico, March 28-April 1, with stops in Monterrey and Mexico City.   ...

They’re here and they’re making history in Houston. Houston First Corporation is pleased to share exciting news that the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Trade Show is the largest Business to Business meeting to be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center ...

For the first time in nearly two years, Houston First Corp. President and CEO Michael Heckman is genuinely excited.