Leadership is a quality that defines the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.
The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, or BAHEP, is a member-driven organization that provides the leadership to stimulate regional economic development and employment. Since 1976, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, BAHEP, has been dedicated to defining the future for the people who live and work in its service area of southeast Texas. Utilizing a collaborative committee structure, BAH
EP engages approximately 270 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and educational institutions to bring about prosperity and a high quality of life. BAHEP is trusted to provide exceptional leadership in advocating for regional economic interests, innovative partnerships, and collaborations.
Operating as usual
Packed house at today's BAHEP Aerospace Advisory Committee for an update from U.S. Rep. Brian Babin on the state of NASA in Congress and other regional issues. We also received an update from Venus Aerospace on their hypersonic plane development and the group discussed plans for campaign. It was also great to see State Representative Dr. Greg Bonnen, who will be the main speaker at next month’s meeting.
BAHEP hosted the Dean of the Texas State Senate, Senator John Whitmire. We had an opportunity to provide an update on regional issues, visit Space Center Houston to discuss their efforts and NASA, and visit the Ellington Airport & Houston Spaceport to talk about all of the innovative progress, workforce training, and opportunities at the spaceport.
Starting off the week with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar at a breakfast hosted by Strategic Public Affairs. BAHEP Chair-elect Tim Kropp, with MRI Technologies, and BAHEP President-Elect Brian Freedman received an update on the State’s finances and discussed some of the upcoming initiatives in Bay Area Houston.
We had an excellent Prospect Review Meeting this morning with around 50 BAHEP members joining us in-person and on Zoom. It was great to hear from our cities and counties about the incredible developments taking place in our region!
Be on the lookout for our next Business Development Update. Until then, check out this summer's edition: https://issuu.com/bahep/docs/issue_78
Earlier this week members of the Gulf Coast Protection District, including BAHEP President Bob Mitchell and City of Morgan's Point, Texas Mayor Michel Bechtel, joined the Greater Houston Partnership and other regional allies to advocate for Coastal Protection along the Texas Gulf Coast. The group met with numerous elected officials including U.S. Representative John Carter, Rep. Brian Babin, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Kay Granger, Congressman Tony Gonzales, and Congressman Randy Weber.
The group also met with industry partners American Chemistry, The American Petroleum Institute, and the National Association of Manufacturers.
BAHEP’s Council of Mayors met with our Regional State Delegation Dr. Greg Bonnen, Dennis Paul, Briscoe Cain, and Mayes Middleton to identify and discuss issues of regional importance and to foster strong, trusted working relationships among elected officials across the region. Questions for the Legislators centered around recent issues discussed in the Council of Mayors meetings, which may arise in the 88th Session and will affect our entire region.
Great presentation on the State of the Ports featuring Port Houston, PORT OF GALVESTON, and Port Freeport at today's BayTran luncheon. Thanks to Moody Bank for sponsoring the event.
Two Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership members, the University of Houston-Clear Lake and The Boeing Company, signed an agreement to have UHCL students work on a variety of Boeing space and defense programs here locally - giving students experience on real-world projects (and a few bucks in their pockets) and Boeing support on big projects and recruiting future employees. This is a regional win for everyone by two organizations that define community leadership.
Today BAHEP hosted a planning meeting for the upcoming Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention event on Nov. 4. The event will address the impact of human trafficking in our neighborhoods and resources to combat it. This free event will be held at the Lone Star Flight Museum and you can register by clicking the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ellington-area-human-trafficking-awareness-prevention-event-tickets-410714757897?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
BAHEP attended the 60th anniversary celebration of JFK's famous moonshot speech held at Rice Stadium. Congrats to NASA's Johnson Space Center and Rice University on hosting a wonderful event. It was great to see so many BAHEP members alongside our federal, state, and local leaders.
Busy Friday for Bay Area Houston! President-elect Brian Freedman spent the day with dignitaries at NASA's Johnson Space Center, which is hosting Vice President Kamala Harris and the National Space Council. Meanwhile across town, BAHEP President Bob Mitchell and the Gulf Coast Protection District had roundtable discussions with Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and other Dutch officials regarding coastal protection from storm surge.
Busy day in Bay Area Houston yesterday. Following the aerospace industry executive roundtable with Senator Ted Cruz, we attended BAHEP-member Collins Aerospace ribbon cutting at Ellington Airport & Houston Spaceport.
Lots of incredible work going on in the region and tremendous opportunities on the horizon. Great to see Senator Cruz, Rep. Brian Babin, Mayor Sylvester Turner , Houston Airports Director Mario Diaz, and many other leaders out to show their support.
Congratulations to Collins on their ribbon cutting and thank you to Senator Cruz for the dialog and leadership on space issues in Congress.
Great having Senator Ted Cruz stop by and speak to our aerospace executives today!
The Southeast Texas Transportation Summit is coming up and will be here before we know it. Presented by BayTran Economic Alliance Houston Port Region & Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
Get your tickets/sponsorships soon, before they are sold out! https://bit.ly/3PmKSud
Featuring:
Keynote Speakers (invited) Texas Governor Greg Abbott
and Mayor Sylvester Turner
- Petrochemical Industry Growth Panel, moderated by Bob Harvey
- Coastal Protection + Project 11 Panel, moderated by Bob Mitchell
- Supply Chain Update by Margaret A. Kidd, MILT, CPE™
- Federal Infrastructure Bill Panel
- Congressman Randy Weber
- Congressman Brian Babin
more to come...
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (doors open at 8:00 A.M.) VIP Reception 2:00 P.M. to 3 P.M. at Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Texas. 77507
Thank you current sponsors: Moody Bank and S&B Engineers and Constructors Ltd.
Chad Burke Marisela Ramirez Patti Richie Bell Karen Gregory Amy Skicki Clark Freight Lines Inc. Port Houston Canal Cartage Company Jetco Delivery Palletized Trucking Inc Mammoet BIC Alliance Houston Business Journal Kenco Bucket Trucks
We at the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) are excited to announce that Brian D. Freedman has been selected as the organization’s incoming president. He will succeed current BAHEP President Bob Mitchell following his retirement on Dec. 31, 2022. Mitchell joined BAHEP in 2001 to direct the organization’s Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program. In 2007, he was assigned responsibility for BAHEP’s day-to-day operations and later became president in January 2008.
“I got to know Brian well when he worked at BAHEP. I was impressed by him then and have become even more so as he has achieved much success in his career,” said Mitchell. “Brian has the expertise and necessary relationships to lead this organization and its diverse membership. I wish him and his family all the best as he takes BAHEP into the future.”
Freedman will work alongside Mitchell beginning in August to ensure a smooth and productive transition prior to taking over as president on Jan. 1, 2023.
“I would like to thank Bob for his years of leadership and dedication to BAHEP. He has been, and will continue to be, a mentor and friend to all of us,” said Freedman. “I am honored to serve as the next president of BAHEP and am thrilled to work with the world-class team of economic development professionals to serve our membership and community. Our Board of Directors has laid out an incredible strategic plan that capitalizes on the growing opportunities in the region, and I look forward to supporting this vision.”
Freedman is currently senior manager of State and Local Government Operations, Southwest Region, for The Boeing Company where he is responsible for overseeing state and local government relations activities at multiple Boeing facilities. Prior to Boeing, Freedman served as the lead for Legislative Affairs at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and as BAHEP’s aerospace coordinator and contract administrator.
Freedman is very active in the community, serving on the board of directors for several local and state-wide institutions including:
• Wellby Financial, formerly JSC Federal Credit Union; Board Member and Board Vice-Chair (2019 - present)
• Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce; Chairman of the Board (2018-2019); Executive Committee (2015 – 2020); Board of Directors (2013 – present)
• Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce; Co-Chair, Strategic Plan (2017 & 2020) and Chair, Government Affairs Division (2018 – present)
• North Texas Commission; Board Member (2020 – present)
• Citizens for Space Exploration; Chairman of Annual Washington, D.C. Trip. (2013 – present)
Freedman holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Mississippi State University, an MBA with a graduate certificate in finance from Colorado State University, and an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He, his wife, Dr. Erica Roberts, and their two children live in Friendswood, Texas.
ABOUT THE BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership is a member-driven organization that provides the leadership to stimulate regional economic development and employment. Utilizing a collaborative committee structure, it engages more than 280 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and educational institutions in southeast Texas to bring about prosperity and a high quality of life for the 800,000 people who live and work in the region. Its members include business partners encompassing 16 cities, Harris and Galveston counties, the Houston Airport System, and Port Houston.
The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership lost a close friend and an invaluable ally with the passing of Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark. His dedication to and work on behalf of Galveston County is well-known. Not as well-known is his active participation in BAHEP on behalf of the county. He attended every meeting possible of BAHEP’s Council of Mayors. Ken was also an important voice on our Political Protocol Committee. He could be found at many of BAHEP’s General Membership Meetings, as well, where he was always available to discuss pressing issues within Galveston County. We at BAHEP will miss our friend very much, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Ken’s family and countless other friends.
Bob Mitchell
President
Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
COME JOIN US - SUPPORT OUR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS! The Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) is honored to host its first CCEF COMMUNITY CHALLENGE, Saturday, April 30th at Veterans Memorial Stadium from 11am-4pm.
Gates open at 11am with opening ceremonies at noon inside Veterans Memorial Stadium. CCISD Art Expo, Touch-A-Truck and CCISD Student Performances will begin at 12:30pm.
Firefighter games will begin at 12:45pm near the tennis courts; cities participating are League City, Kemah, Friendswood, Nassau Bay, Webster, and Seabrook. And don't forget to CHEEER ON your CCISD teachers and staff for our first ever CCISD Kickball Tournament - first teams up will be Team Knights & Co. VS Team Wolverines & Co. AND Team Chargers & Co. VS Team C.A.T. at 1pm.
In addition, our online silent auction is LIVE, so, go check it out and make a bid! Our amazing schools put together some fantastic items, from an Aggie basket to a Day at the Spa to Gift Card Galore - there is something for everyone!
Other FUN items include a 50/50 raffle, food trucks and vendor booths.
We want to take a moment and thank our sponsors that are helping us make this event possible: our Champion sponsor, Chemical Process and Production, Inc.; Silver Sponsors - Joiner Architects, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins, Mott LLP, and Moody Bank; Bronze Sponsors - Elite Care Emergency Hospital, Community Management Solutions - Kathy Dooley and HEB; and Friends sponsors - Balfour, Michael and Kathy Reeves and Sheryl and Richard Lane.
Pre-ordered tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and children under 3 are free. The last day to order pre-sell tickets is THIS Wednesday, April 27th. The day of the event, tickets for adults will be $15 and $5.00 for children. To purchase tickets, please visit, https://gofan.co/app/events/587247 and JOIN THE COMMUNITY FUN! And don't forget, all proceeds of this event go to innovation in the classroom.
Check out the revolutionary AEXA Aerospace, LLC. communication tech that allows for holographic teleportation between Earth and those in space.
Holoportation is a type of capture technology that allows high-quality 3D models of people to be reconstructed, compressed and transmitted live anywhere in real time.
Exciting news for Houston Spaceport-based Venus Aerospace as they continue development of their hypersonic aircraft.
HOUSTON, April 4th, 2022 - Venus Aerospace, a startup developing hypersonic aircraft, raised a $20 million Series A funding round led by Prime Movers Lab, which invests in breakthrough scientific companies that reinvent and transform the way we live and operate.
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will host candidates for the upcoming Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees election. The event is this Thursday at Nassau Bay's City Hall from 5 - 7 pm.
FREE WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR AEROSPACE JOBS!
BayTech is looking for participants to train for a career in aerospace. The 8 week program is taught at the Houston Spaceport, through the San Jacinto College EDGE Center, and uses a hybrid format of online course work and in-person labs. After course completion, participants will take a certification exam, and if successful, will be awarded a nationally recognized certificate. We will then work with industry partners to facilitate placement of participants into internships or job opportunities based on availability and the qualifications of the participant.
For more information, please contact
Kylie Wischnewsky:
[email protected]
(832) 536-3242
Spread the word and consider attending the all-virtual Business Matchmaking Event next Friday, March 4.
Nearly 100 big business and government agency buyers, all seeking to award contracts to small businesses for needed supplies and services. There are also many education webinars, including Google presenting ‘Selling Online and ‘Go Global’.
The event is managed by the US Small Business Administration and the Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center.
This is a terrific opportunity to grow and diversify your business!
The UH SBDC is a business consulting and training center of the SBDC Network. The SBDC Network is a program of the UH CT Bauer College of Business and a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration. The SBDC is partially funded by the US Small Business Administration. SBA's funding is no...
Check out some of our photos from this year's Quasar Awards honoring Representative Greg Bonnen, M.D. (2021) and City of Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin (2022).
As the Houston Spaceport continues to expand, so do the opportunities of longstanding Bay Area Houston legacy companies and those that are relocating from other states. Read about TexSpace and the continued growth of the region's aerospace ecosystem.
In 2022, three tenants will open or break ground in the spaceport: Collins Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Axiom Space.
Today, we had the opportunity to share how each of our organizations have collaboratively partnered to further develop the “Next Generation Healthcare Worker Pipeline” at Dickinson High School for the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s Education and Workforce Decelopment Committee.
Thank you to Dickinson Independent School District, UTMB School of Nursing in Galveston, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, and College of the Mainland for sharing your insight into this incredible endeavor!
Have you seen the latest photos, renderings, and news from Bay Area Houston's Hot Projects?
Check out all the latest developments in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Maritime, and more in our Hot Project News!
Discover Bay Area Houston HOT PROJECTS News Click here for the latest news in Hot Projects for December 29, 2021 – shortened, printable version in a pdf. OR, you may also read it as a flip book below. Just scroll down a little and then click on the open box at the lower right to read […]
Here are the pictures from BAHEP's Annual Member Holiday Party. You're the Best Members in all the Land! Thank you, Macy Osoria. Your photo booth was a big hit! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!
Made with Simple Booth.
We recently updated our website! Check us out at https://bayareahouston.com/
Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines has broken ground on a $40 million lunar operations center at the Houston Spaceport.
FREE WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR AEROSPACE JOBS!
BayTech is looking for participants to train for a career in aerospace. The 6-8 week program is taught through the San Jacinto College EDGE Center (located at the Houston Spaceport) and uses a hybrid format of online course work and in-person labs. After course completion, participants will take a certification exam, and if successful, will be awarded a nationally recognized certificate. We will then work with industry partners to facilitate placement of participants into internships or job opportunities based on availability and the qualifications of the participant.
For more information, please contact Kylie Wischnewsky or Kim Morris!
Kylie Wischnewsky
[email protected]
(832) 536-3242
Kim Morris
[email protected]
(832) 536-3260
We are very excited to announce that during our Annual Quasar Award Banquet to be held January 28, 2022, at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center, the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership will honor two outstanding individuals as recipients of the 2021 Quasar Award and the 2022 Quasar Award. Due to the pandemic, we were unable to have the banquet last year. We will make up for that in January with a spectacular celebration recognizing Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D., and Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin for all they have done for the Bay Are Houston region.
Rep. Bonnen will receive the 2021 Quasar Award for Economic Development Excellence. During the 86th Legislature, he was instrumental in getting the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) and the Texas Aerospace Scholars (TAS) Program placed into the Texas A&M University system as part of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES). For 100 years, TEES has performed groundbreaking engineering research and developed technology to address state and national problems. This provided a stable source of funding for SATOP / TAS, two very important programs, into the future.
TEES will provide STEM education expertise for the TAS Program, administered by NASA JSC, and provide engineering expertise to SATOP, administered by BAHEP, to help small business owners complete the development of new products at no cost to the business.
Rep. Bonnen facilitated an increase in the SATOP budget for Texas A&M University Capstone Design Projects during the 87th Legislature as well. Senior Capstone Design courses provide engineering students in their senior year an opportunity to collaborate on team projects sponsored by industry and apply their knowledge and skills in developing a design solution that meets the design requirements of the sponsor.
Rep. Bonnen has been a staunch and active advocate of BAHEP in many ways, and we are incredibly appreciative of his support.
Houston Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin will receive the 2022 Quasar Award for Economic Development Excellence. He was first elected to the Houston City Council in November 2012 for our district, District E. In January 2020, he was nominated as Mayor Pro Tem by Mayor Sylvester Turner and confirmed by the City Council. Fiscal responsibility and economic development have been his focus from the beginning.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin’s investment and advocacy on behalf of economic development has been an invaluable resource for BAHEP and the entire district. He has endorsed many of BAHEP’s initiatives including our extensive work on the Houston Spaceport, storm surge suppression / the Texas Coastal Study, the Biggert-Waters Act, recovery efforts in coordination with FEMA, and as a traveler on our Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE) trips to Washington, D.C., just to mention a few.
He has been influential in advancing the work of BAHEP by his active recognition of our efforts in the region which has, in turn, helped others to recognize and participate in BAHEP’s initiatives.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin has a commitment and passion for his work that is both admirable and enviable, and BAHEP is very fortunate to count on him as an ally and a friend.
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