3. The Houston Region is now the most
ethnically and culturally diverse large
metropolitan area in the country.
4. Houston Influence in the Global Market
The Houston region :
• Busiest U.S. port in foreign tonnage
• Top Metro Exporter: $110.298 Billion
• More than 90 consulate offices;
• 20 foreign banks, representing 9 nations;
• 765 foreign-owned firms;
• 395 companies with branches in 143 other nations; and
• More than 3,300 firms, foreign government offices, &
nonprofits conducting international business.