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In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about Houston’s ties to the rest of the world and how geopolitics and global markets impact our local economy. We're joined by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski. In this episode we cover:  The growing connection between Houston and the global economy The export landscape and Houston's ranking among other ma...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about the latest figures from the U.S. Census and what they tell us about the region's growth in the middle of the pandemic. We're joined by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski. In this episode we cover:  The changes in metro Houston's population between July 2020 and July 2021 How those changes compare...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we're discussing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it’s impact on the energy markets and what it could mean for us here in Houston. We're joined by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski. In this episode we cover:  The disruption to world markets and trade caused by the conflict.  What impact the Russia-Ukraine war is havin...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we're giving an update on jobs, inflation and other indicators and what they tell us about the economy currently and in the near future. We're joined by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski. In this episode we cover:  Where we stand with the jobs recovery How Houston's employment picture compares with other major...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we're talking about transportation. What do the latest figures on air travel through Houston's two airports and local vehicle sales tell us about our economic recovery?  We're joined for this first discussion of 2022 by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski. In this episode we cover:  Airport traffic's resurg...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we discuss Houston's GDP and how our economy compares with other major U.S. metros. We're joined for this first discussion of 2022 by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski. In this episode we cover:  How GDP is determined and what the most recent figures tell us about Houston's GDP.  What the change in Houston&apo...

Welcome to Bayou Business Download, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.  In this episode we break down the Partnership's employment forecast for 2022. We also look at which sectors will lead job growth in the year ahead and the factors that are driving the recovery. We also look at some of the variables tha...

Welcome to Bayou Business Download, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.  In this episode we’re starting to look ahead to 2022 and what the new year might hold for Houston.  As our Senior Economist Patrick Jankowski prepares his annual employment forecast, we discuss what his research tells us about the trajector...

Welcome to Bayou Business Download, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.  In this episode of Bayou Business Download it’s Astros all the way. We’re talking about H-Town in the World Series and what kind of economic impact that will bring to the city.  In this episode we're joined by Patrick Jankowski, Senior...

Welcome to Bayou Business Download, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.  In this episode we discuss the impact of changing energy prices on the Houston economy. How does more money per barrel of oil translate across other sectors and what's the happy medium for prices in this new environment?  In this episo...

Welcome to Bayou Business Download, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.  In this episode we discuss changes in the population in the metro region. What counties in the area are growing and which parts of the metro are stagnating or actually losing population? In addition, we consider what effect these shifts wil...

Welcome to Bayou Business Download, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.   In this episode we discuss Houston area housing markets. Following a boom  year for single-family home sales in 2020, how is 2021 shaping up and what are the forces affecting the trajectory of the market? Meanwhile, what's the outlook...

Welcome to Bayou Business Download, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.   In this episode we discuss the impact of the COVID-19 Delta variant—just when we thought things were looking more positive regarding the pandemic, the new variant has wreaked havoc on our health care system and led to more death across the...

Welcome to Bayou Business Download, a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.  In this episode we’re going to discuss the recent visit of the President of Panama to Houston. President Laurentino Cortizo came to Houston in July  to celebrate the five year anniversary of the expansion of the Panama Canal and discuss opp...

In this episode we talk about the employment picture here in Houston as the economic recovery continues. We’ll look at the jobs added and in which sectors, while also discussing what the rest of the year is likely to look like.  Topics covered include:  The industries gaining and losing the most jobs.  The forces currently impacting the employment landscape.  Which sectors are most likely to fare...

In this episode we talk about the global energy transition to a low-carbon future. How can Houston as the longtime energy capital of the world lead the transition and what will that entail? This week the Partnership and the Center for Houston’s Future held a three-day conference on this critical topic and we’re going to get into some of the details.    Topics covered include:  The current energy l...

In this episode we’re going to talk about a recent survey the Partnership conducted that sheds light on how Houston area companies are approaching workplace issues. As the pandemic wanes, how quickly are businesses returning workers to the office? Is remote work here to stay? And what steps are companies taking to encourage employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19? We’ll also talk about surgin...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download  we discuss the state of the global economy and its impact here in the Houston region. We’ll touch on the breadth and depth of Houston’s international business ties and what those mean as we work to recover from the pandemic induced recession.   Topics covered include:  The evolving impact of the pandemic around the world  What economists got right and wr...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download  we discuss the latest Cyberstates report from CompTIA on the national tech landscape and where Houston stands among its peers in this rapidly changing sector.  We're joined by Josh Pherigo, Director of Data Analytics for the Partnership.   Topics covered include:  An overview of the CompTIA report analyzing what the annual report shows and why it&ap...

In this episode we look at a new report developed by the Partnership and Houston Exponential—the organization charged with helping foster Houston’s tech scene. The report looks at the current tech and innovation ecosystem and the significant milestones achieved in recent years. We're joined by Josh Pherigo, Director of Data Analytics at the Partnership. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download we deliver an update on where things stand with the region’s ongoing recovery. As the vaccine rollout ramps up and businesses are allowed to reopen fully across Texas, what are the opportunities and the challenges for the Houston area as we work to regain our economic footing? In this episode we cover:  The Houston jobs landscape one full year into the pa...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we discuss the latest data that paints a picture of how Houston ended a challenging 2020. We also look at what's creating new reasons for optimism as we see a decline in new COVID-19 cases in our region and increases in vaccine distribution.  Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski joins us once again. 

 In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we’re going  to be talking about gross domestic product or GDP. What is it and what do the latest figures on Houston’s GDP tell us about the trajectory of the local economy? To break it all down, we're joined once again by Patrick Jankowski, senior vice president of Research at the Partnership. 

Welcome to the first episode of Bayou Business Download in 2021. This is a podcast from the Greater Houston Partnership where we dive into the data and analytics influencing the region’s economy.  In this episode we’re going to take a look at the latest findings in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, which looks at the social, demographic and economic characteristics of the nation. We’l...

In this edition of Bayou Business Download we discuss the jobs picture for Houston in the year ahead. What factors will contribute to job growth and what needs to happen for that growth to materialize? We also examine which industries are likely to post the most job gains in 2021 and which ones are likely to see continued losses. We break it all down with Partnership Senior Vice President of Resea...