In the past several years, Texas’ reputation as being friendly to corporations and a desirable place to live, work, has entered the spotlight. Several Silicon Valley tech firms and individuals, from Hewlett Packard and Oracle to billionaire Elon Musk, have announced moves to Texas in the past year. Austin, a city known for its music, restaurants, and tech incubators, has become one of the hottest spots. But its neighbor to the east, Houston, also attracts top companies like HP.

As a transportation hub for land, sea, and air, Houston is a convenient place for businesses ranging from big tech and big pharma to e-commerce. Extensive infrastructure, colleges and universities that give rise to skilled workers, and proximity to other major Texas cities makes Houston desirable for businesses of all types.

The work-from-home revolution sparked by the pandemic has changed the needs of Houston business owners. Previously, tenants would look for amenities such as spacious employee lounges, company cafeterias or even upscale eateries, and environments where their employees could bond, collaborate and grow.