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Greater Houston Partnership's VP of Regional Economic Development discusses his city's recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and opportunities for startups, foreign direct investment, and technology.


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Greater Houston Partnership's VP of Regional Economic Development discusses his city's recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and opportunities for startups, foreign direct investment, and technology.
05/27/2018
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    Latest: Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jason Ford, Greater Houston Partnership - Greater Houston Partnership's VP of Regional Economic Development discusses his city's recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and opportunities for startups, foreign direct investment, and technology.

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    Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jason Ford, Greater Houston Partnership

    Greater Houston Partnership's VP of Regional Economic Development discusses his city's recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and opportunities for startups, foreign direct investment, and technology.
    March / April 2018 Issue
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    The Mecklenburg County project—Microsoft Corp.’s fifth expansion in Virginia—will create 44 new jobs.
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