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Whether your savvy government relations or communications department wants an extension of their team, or you need counsel on any matters, make Strategic your public affairs partner. Their goal is to engage in long-term, effective relationships with clients, not only to solve current problems and challenges, but also to better position the client for the future.

No matter your end goal Pierpont is focused on one thing: creating impactful ROI-driven strategy scaled to meet your specific need. Every engagement with Pierpont is based on analytics and underscored by our philosophy of public relations + advocacy + marketing + digital. The result is improved brand awareness and reputation blended with dynamic engagement of your most important stakeholders.

Pennino and Partners specializes in business-to-business public relations and writing services for companies of all sizes – from start ups to multi-nationals. They are well-matched with clients in these sectors: technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, distribution, industrial, publishing, professional services, financial services, real estate development, energy products and services, and healthcare.

ASTOUNDZ is your one stop for everything related to web marketing and search engine optimization (SEO). Hence their Vision, “ONE SEARCH, ONE CLICK, ONE COMPANY”.ASTOUNDZ roots are firmly planted in organic SEO. ASTOUNDZ helps you get your website on the first page of the top search engines including Google, Yahoo, and Bing so your website will be found in ONE SEARCH!

TWC is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas. TWC strengthens the Texas economy by providing the workforce development component of the Governor’s economic development strategy. Texas boasts an incredibly skilled workforce ready to attract enterprise to the Lone Star State.

SCORE offers the nation’s largest network of free, expert business mentors. If you’re just starting a business, SCORE mentors can provide the practical action plan, education, and tools you need to open your doors and establish a customer base. If you already own a business, our volunteer mentors can help identify ways to increase profit, improve employee and customer satisfaction, and achieve work/ life balance.

Newport is a national strategic advisory firm that helps owners and CEOs of emerging and midsize companies grow and improve the performance of their businesses, often in support of a successful capital transaction or sale.

With a 25+ year long career as an owner and shareholder of one of Houston’s largest and most prominent accounting firms, Karen now works with clients on an individual or group basis to position their brand, hone their vision, and get them to the next brilliant step of their careers.

Golden Seeds is a discerning group of investors, seeking and funding high-potential, women-led businesses. Join us for Houston Office Hours every first Tuesday of the month from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the GHWCC Office.

The Office of Business Opportunity is committed to cultivating a competitive and diverse economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston’s workforce, with special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals.

The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region is a non-profit organization created in 1985 whose mission is to grow and market a vibrant regional economy through economic development. Supported by public policy, workforce development, and quality of life initiatives.