Hello Houston!

Houston, TX City Description
The country’s fourth largest city,
Houston is home to more than 2.2
million residents who are attracted
to an eclectic mix of booming
business, professional sports,
award-winning cuisine, a thriving
art scene, and culture-filled
neighborhoods. At 634 square
miles, the City of Houston could
contain the cities of New York,
Washington, Boston, San Francisco,
Seattle, Minneapolis and Miami.
With a blend of international
appeal and Southern charm,
businesses also recognize the allure
of Houston’s offerings. Twenty-five
companies on the Fortune 500 list
call Houston the Energy Capital of
the World. In addition, the City of
Houston is top-ranked as the best
place to start a new career, the
best place to establish a corporate
headquarters, and a leading place
to find a job – and get ahead.
Houston is listed as one of the U.S.
cities enjoying a thriving economy,
and Houston is a top site for clean-
tech jobs. Above all else,
Forbes.com named the Houston
Technology Center on its list of 10
Technology Incubators that are
“changing the world” (2010).
As one of America’s most
affordable cities, Houston is
considered a great place for young
professionals to make their home.
While the economic diversification
includes growth in high-technology
industries, medical research, health
care and specialized services --
which encourage expansion and
relocation -- life in the Bayou City
promises enjoyment in 88 Super
Neighborhoods.