We're pleased to announce that we've earned a 2022 @GPTW_US certification! The survey revealed that 75 percent of team members agree that Houston First is a great place to work compared to 57 percent of employees at a typical U.S. company.
More info: bit.ly/3ylVF29
"Houston is preparing for a record-breaking six-month stretch of citywide conventions for the second half of 2021. Sixteen large gatherings are scheduled from July to December, compared with 12 in the same time frame for 2019."
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We are at near capacity at our @GRBCC Shelter. I would like to thank @lakewoodchurch which is opening up as a shelter.
If you need a warning center, please call 311 or 211 and you will be directed to one of the many shelters that are being set up around our city. #houwx
This afternoon, the @GRBCC will open to homeless individuals to escape cold temps. Pets allowed.
Outreach teams & @METROHouston will assist.
Please keep in mind that some homeless people choose not to go to a warming center, in which case, outreach teams will provide blankets.
On Sunday afternoon, we will open @GRBCC to get our homeless individuals off the streets during the extreme winter weather.
All #COVID19 protocols will be followed. #houwx
We will utilize @METROHouston, Yellowcab, & other resources to get people to the @GRBCC, which will be operated following all #COVID19 protocols and with staffing from @houstonpolice, @HoustonFire to assist with any medical emergencies.
The City of @HoustonTX will open the @GRBCC beginning Sunday evening to house individuals who are homeless and need a warm and safe place to stay for two or three days.
“The time is always right to do what is right.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today and every day, we commit to doing our small part to treat all people with dignity, courtesy & respect. This is #Houston.
📍 Find this statue of MLK at McGovern Centennial Gardens at @HermannPark.
We have your socially distant holiday weekend plans covered. 💁 Head to @GRBCC to marvel at our gorgeous Deck the Trees display in the large windowscape facing Avenida de las Americas. 🎄
We are accepting donations through Thurs, Sept 10 for our neighbors recovering from #HurricaneLaura.
People can drop-off donations at @GRBCC & @GFToday from 9am–4pm. @Kroger Stores have collection boxes where you can also drop items. For more info, visit houstontx.gov/laura-fund.htm…
City of Houston partners with local businesses to collect supplies for #HurricaneLaura victims
Volunteers have started accepting donations today at the
@GRBCC.
For more info, visit houstontx.gov/mayor/press/20…
Mayor’s Report: The @AnimeMatsuri Convention is headed to @GRBCC this weekend. This is the 2nd largest #Anime and Japanese #PopCulture convention in the US.
Book now to receive special #CP2019 rates at @HiltonHouston, @TheMarquisHOU and the Westin Houston Downtown which are all conveniently located near @GRBCC. We recently added the Omni Houston hotel, which is just a short ride away. Book today bit.ly/2XhX1G1#Staycation
The GRB is celebrating Black History Month with a special exhibit. Stop by and take a look! What: Highlights from The African American Library at the Gregory School Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 2nd floor When: Now – March 24, 2019