Editor’s Note: On May 15, 2013, Brookings vice president Bruce Katz spoke at the Houston convening of the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase to catalyze high-level discussions of metropolitan leadership in the world economy and the actions metro leaders can take to improve trade relationships with cities in mature and rising markets. Hosted by Rice University, the forum brought together distinguished regional, national, and international leaders from the business, civic, government, and philanthropic communities to explore how the greater Houston area can enhance its ability to compete globally.
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GCI Houston: Greater Houston and the Next Economy
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