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The Greater Houston Partnership, which traces its roots back to Houston's original Chamber of Commerce founded in 1840, is the primary advocate of the Houston-area business community. Its principal objective is to build regional economic prosperity. The Partnership facilitates relocations and expansions in the Houston area; international outreach initiatives such as business development missions outside the U.S. and receiving foreign trade delegations; and strategic planning. The 10-county Houston region encompasses Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Waller counties. With more than 2,000 member organizations, the Partnership represents approximately one fourth of the region's work force.

Visit the Greater Houston Partnership at www.houston.org.

One of the largest and most distinguished business schools in the country, the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to educating the business leaders of tomorrow while creating knowledge of critical significance for industry and society. McCombs educates more than 6,000 students each year, creating one of the largest cumulative impacts of any business schools in the world. A tradition of educating leaders since 1922 that continues today, McCombs graduated more current S&P 500 CEOs than any other public business school.

The reputation of the McCombs faculty is world-renowned. The school is consistently ranked among the top twenty business schools nationwide. With strength in all major business disciplines, it is especially known for innovative programs in finance, accounting and technology management, for strength in consulting and marketing, and for partnerships with world-class corporations around the globe.

With nearly 200 members, the faculty includes scholars representing virtually all the major business functions. All are talented educators who conduct vanguard research in their respective area of expertise, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, and serve as consultants and board members for leading corporations globally. And they bring this knowledge to the courses they design and teach. They recognize that management challenges are multifaceted and involve knowledge and solutions that cut across business disciplines.

A pioneer in custom programs, Texas Executive Education has been working with corporate, government and industry clients from around the world since 1955. Drawing from the vast resources of the University of Texas, innovative executive programs offer business professionals the insights and skills that enable them to lead, think strategically and manage change.

A variety of teaching methods and program formats provide a choice of world-class executive education experiences. Combining the best of leading-edge research and real-world knowledge, professors identify practical solutions to help organizations reach their goals. Companies partner with us to address the key development needs of their high potentials all the way up to their top-level executives. They can take advantage of a portfolio of open enrollment programs ranging from strategy, marketing, accounting and finance to leadership, negotiation and new programs specifically designed for project management and the energy industry. Or we can work together to develop custom programs that specifically address their goals, timelines and needs. Services available include assessment, coaching and experiential learning. Ultimately companies can utilize a combination of open and custom programs to meet their complete needs providing a continuity that binds the organization together with shared stories and experiences.

Call us at 800.409.3932 to discuss your needs or visit our website at www.mccombs.utexas.edu/execed