Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs

06/11/2021

Congratulations to our interns Caroline Shiloh and Garrett Shaw for successfully completing the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Trade & International Affairs Spring internship program! #MOTIA has a long standing tradition of educating and training undergraduate university students in a broad range of trade and international affairs topics and skills. Interns that have completed our program are now working in different industries and government agencies throughout Houston and around the world. Interns learn firsthand what makes Houston a global leader in international industry, culture, and diplomacy by participating in and contributing to MOTIA’s international programs and initiatives. We wish our 2021 spring interns the best of luck as they continue to excel in their educational and professional careers!

#internship #Houston #educate #youth

Congratulations to our interns Caroline Shiloh and Garrett Shaw for successfully completing the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Trade & International Affairs Spring internship program! #MOTIA has a long standing tradition of educating and training undergraduate university students in a broad range of trade and international affairs topics and skills. Interns that have completed our program are now working in different industries and government agencies throughout Houston and around the world. Interns learn firsthand what makes Houston a global leader in international industry, culture, and diplomacy by participating in and contributing to MOTIA’s international programs and initiatives. We wish our 2021 spring interns the best of luck as they continue to excel in their educational and professional careers!

#internship #Houston #educate #youth

06/11/2021

Fortune 500 Companies

- Houston ranks third among metro areas in Fortune 500 headquarters -

Houston added four companies to its #Fortune500 roster this year: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, KBR, Inc., and NRG Energy. Academy Sports & Outdoors went public in October ’20 and is new to the Fortune ranking. Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NRG announced relocations to Houston in ’20 and ’21 respectively.

"Texas has become a magnet for corporate relocations over the past decade, luring companies with the promise of lower taxes, less regulation, cheap housing for workers and warm weather."

#openforbusiness #headquarters #corporatelocation #Houston #htx

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06/07/2021

Mark your calendars! Wed, Jun 16, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

The Houston District Export Council , the US Department of Commerce Commercial Service Houston office, and the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Trade & International Affairs have partnered together to present "Scanning the Horizon at the #USMCA's First Anniversary: Sunny Skies or Storm Clouds?"

Nearly a year after the implementation of NAFTA's replacement, relatively few problems have surfaced for the tri-national #USMCA trade agreement. However, some sensitive issues remain unsettled such as auto industry rules of origin, dairy trade across the US and Canadian border, and labor provisions across the US and Mexican border. In addition, the Mexican elections offer a potential referendum on the direction of energy reform, and trade with China and migration from Central America loom large over the USMCA's implementation. If that wasn't enough, COVID-19 has impacted all three countries in different ways.

Please join the Houston DEC, the US Commercial Service, and the Houston Mayor’s office in discussing these key issues, positioning your company to succeed in the coming year.

Panelists include:
-Rachel McCormick, Consul General of #Canada in Dallas
-Alicia Kerber Palma, Consul General of #Mexico in Houston
-David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at the #BakerInstitute

Moderator: Christopher Olson, Director, Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs
Opening Remarks: Joseph Hanley, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, for U.S. Field Operations at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration

#trade #export

Mark your calendars! Wed, Jun 16, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

The Houston District Export Council , the US Department of Commerce Commercial Service Houston office, and the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Trade & International Affairs have partnered together to present "Scanning the Horizon at the #USMCA's First Anniversary: Sunny Skies or Storm Clouds?"

Nearly a year after the implementation of NAFTA's replacement, relatively few problems have surfaced for the tri-national #USMCA trade agreement. However, some sensitive issues remain unsettled such as auto industry rules of origin, dairy trade across the US and Canadian border, and labor provisions across the US and Mexican border. In addition, the Mexican elections offer a potential referendum on the direction of energy reform, and trade with China and migration from Central America loom large over the USMCA's implementation. If that wasn't enough, COVID-19 has impacted all three countries in different ways.

Please join the Houston DEC, the US Commercial Service, and the Houston Mayor’s office in discussing these key issues, positioning your company to succeed in the coming year.

Panelists include:
-Rachel McCormick, Consul General of #Canada in Dallas
-Alicia Kerber Palma, Consul General of #Mexico in Houston
-David Gantz, the Will Clayton Fellow in Trade and International Economics at the #BakerInstitute

Moderator: Christopher Olson, Director, Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs
Opening Remarks: Joseph Hanley, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, for U.S. Field Operations at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration

#trade #export

06/04/2021

The City of Houston marked its 4th annual Houston Africa Day celebration on May 27 by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, and more than 12 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston.

Africa Day, also known as African Unity Day, is celebrated annually on May 25. It commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU), on this day in 1963.

Houston Africa Day, held annually by Mayor Sylvester Turner, showcases the diversity of the nation's 4th most populous city and its global presence. People from all backgrounds are welcome to join in the celebration with the African community to commemorate the business and cultural contributions of the African diaspora in Houston.

The day began with an invitation-only business forum. Houston is Africa’s 3rd largest trade partner and speakers will discuss opportunities for future business.

During the evening celebration, Houston showcased the different regions of the continent through arts, culture, and 'A taste of Africa,' keeping with the African Union 2021 Africa Day theme: Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we Want.

"Houston Africa Day is a way to celebrate business and trade opportunities along with the vibrant art, culture, and food of our African diaspora in Houston," said Mayor Turner. "Houston takes great pride in our rich diversity, and Africa day is a chance to showcase Houston's ties to the African continent."

"As Africa grows, Houston will ensure that our relationship with this rich and diverse continent will continue to flourish as well. Africa Day is one of our ways to showcase this relationship," said Houston's Global Trade Manager for Africa, Mazda Denon.

06/04/2021

Photos from Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs's post

06/04/2021

06/03/2021

Photos from Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs's post

06/01/2021

Photos from Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs's post

05/28/2021

Yesterday, the City of Houston marked its 4th annual Houston Africa Day celebration on May 27 by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, and more than 11 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston! 


It was our absolute honor to host the attending ambassadors, elected officials, city council members, members of the Houston Consular Corps, friends, and diverse communities in Houston at the Africa Day reception with cuisine, performing arts, and a special exhibition curated by #MOTIA, highlighting the different regions of Africa.


Africa Day, also known as African Unity Day, is celebrated annually on May 25. It commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU), on this day in 1963.

Stay tuned, more photos to come!

Photo credit: Scott Julian

Mayor Sylvester Turner
#AfricaDay #HoustonAfricaDay

Yesterday, the City of Houston marked its 4th annual Houston Africa Day celebration on May 27 by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, and more than 11 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston! 


It was our absolute honor to host the attending ambassadors, elected officials, city council members, members of the Houston Consular Corps, friends, and diverse communities in Houston at the Africa Day reception with cuisine, performing arts, and a special exhibition curated by #MOTIA, highlighting the different regions of Africa.


Africa Day, also known as African Unity Day, is celebrated annually on May 25. It commemorates the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU), on this day in 1963.

Stay tuned, more photos to come!

Photo credit: Scott Julian

Mayor Sylvester Turner
#AfricaDay #HoustonAfricaDay

05/25/2021

#HappyAfricaDay!
Join us for the inaugural #Houston #Africa Business Forum for Houston’s top business leaders and stakeholders interested in doing business in Africa.

This half day forum will engage business executives with African leaders and discuss the tremendous opportunities and potential on the continent. The City of Houston will mark its 4th annual Houston #AfricaDay celebration by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze and 13 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston.

Confirmed Ambassadors include: Angola, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Uganda and Togo.

The Houston Africa Day Business Forum will be livestreamed here on the Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs LinkedIn page beginning at 9:00 AM on 27 May 2021.

Save the date and join us virtually!
Mayor Sylvester Turner
Chevron
#trade #businessdevelopment

https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2021/africa-day-2021.html

#HappyAfricaDay!
Join us for the inaugural #Houston #Africa Business Forum for Houston’s top business leaders and stakeholders interested in doing business in Africa.

This half day forum will engage business executives with African leaders and discuss the tremendous opportunities and potential on the continent. The City of Houston will mark its 4th annual Houston #AfricaDay celebration by hosting the African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze and 13 Ambassadors from African nations to Houston.

Confirmed Ambassadors include: Angola, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Uganda and Togo.

The Houston Africa Day Business Forum will be livestreamed here on the Mayor’s Office of Trade and International Affairs LinkedIn page beginning at 9:00 AM on 27 May 2021.

Save the date and join us virtually!
Mayor Sylvester Turner
Chevron
#trade #businessdevelopment

https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2021/africa-day-2021.html

05/18/2021

Thursday 5/20 - Don't miss #MOTIA's Director Christopher Olson as keynote speaker for BORN GLOBAL, the International Track of Houston Tech Rodeo that celebrates native and international Houstonians' tech innovation and cultural heritage. The event aims to bring together Houston's diverse and vibrant global community for a series of sessions going around the world around the clock from 8AM to 8PM, featuring storytelling, fireside chats, roundtables, along with music, art, food, fashion, speed networking, open mic, and community building.

Founded in 2020, The Houston Tech Rodeo has quickly transformed into an essential destination for founders (future and present) and talented individuals to spur new connections and ideas while highlighting all that Houston has to offer. The Houston Tech Rodeo proves that the most impactful discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.

Register: https://houstontechrodeo21.hubilo.com/
Houston Exponential

Thursday 5/20 - Don't miss #MOTIA's Director Christopher Olson as keynote speaker for BORN GLOBAL, the International Track of Houston Tech Rodeo that celebrates native and international Houstonians' tech innovation and cultural heritage. The event aims to bring together Houston's diverse and vibrant global community for a series of sessions going around the world around the clock from 8AM to 8PM, featuring storytelling, fireside chats, roundtables, along with music, art, food, fashion, speed networking, open mic, and community building.

Founded in 2020, The Houston Tech Rodeo has quickly transformed into an essential destination for founders (future and present) and talented individuals to spur new connections and ideas while highlighting all that Houston has to offer. The Houston Tech Rodeo proves that the most impactful discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.

Register: https://houstontechrodeo21.hubilo.com/
Houston Exponential

05/14/2021

Powering the #cleantechrevolution
Two of the world's major petrochemical clusters cities, #Houston and #Antwerp, have set the energy transition at the top of their list of priorities. Together with the industry, efforts will be made to reduce CO2 emissions and the transition to alternative energy sources through ambitious transition projects, such as generating renewable energy, using residual heat, and importing, storing and converting hydrogen into sustainable building blocks for the chemical sector.

Countering #climatechange requires the development of innovative technology as well as a sustained global commitment for a clean energy economy. Join representatives from the City of Houston, Greater Houston Partnership, City of Antwerp, Flanders Investment and Trade, and Port of Antwerp for a 2-day virtual mission on May 19-20 discussing powering the cleantech revolution.

Register: https://lnkd.in/dyWYy_9
Flanders Investment & Trade - FIT
Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs

Powering the #cleantechrevolution
Two of the world's major petrochemical clusters cities, #Houston and #Antwerp, have set the energy transition at the top of their list of priorities. Together with the industry, efforts will be made to reduce CO2 emissions and the transition to alternative energy sources through ambitious transition projects, such as generating renewable energy, using residual heat, and importing, storing and converting hydrogen into sustainable building blocks for the chemical sector.

Countering #climatechange requires the development of innovative technology as well as a sustained global commitment for a clean energy economy. Join representatives from the City of Houston, Greater Houston Partnership, City of Antwerp, Flanders Investment and Trade, and Port of Antwerp for a 2-day virtual mission on May 19-20 discussing powering the cleantech revolution.

Register: https://lnkd.in/dyWYy_9
Flanders Investment & Trade - FIT
Mayor's Office of Trade and International Affairs

05/10/2021

Houston Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

In May, join Houston and #MOTIA to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the city of Houston! As Mayor Sylvester Turner says, "the cultural fabric of our city would not be the same without the remarkable contributions and dedication received from our Asian American and Pacific Islanders community. Their generations of story continued to inspire us and we proudly support all that you do." Our city is enriched by the presence of and contributions by citizens of #AAPI descent, and we greatly value their important roles in the cultural, civic, and commercial aspects in our city.

#ThankYou

05/07/2021

Mark your calendars - Mayor Sylvester Turner has recognized June 21, 2021 as global "Make Music Day." Congratulations Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs for making this happen!