Business leaders: Houston region well-positioned to weather trade disruptions

Business leaders: Houston region well-positioned to weather trade disruptions

The international trade scene has been upended by President Donald J. Trump's recent series of tariffs, but the greater Houston region's trade economy is well-positioned to ride the wave of uncertainty, a group of business leaders said at a Greater…

Houston Tops Penske’s 15th Annual List of Most Popular Moving Destinations

READING, PA — Penske Truck Rental has released its 15th annual Top Moving Destinations list, spotlighting the top 10 U.S. cities where one-way truck rentals were most popular in 2024. The company also unveiled findings from its Settling In: A Consumer Moving Trends Survey, providing deeper insight into the reasons driving relocation decisions. For the fourth consecutive year, Houston, Texas claimed the number one spot, followed by Atlanta, Georg…

Business Leaders: Houston region well-positioned to weather trade disruptions

Editor's note: This article first appeared on the website of The Leader's sister paper, the Fort Bend Star.

Houston improves ranking among best U.S. cities to start a business

Houston's reputation for being an entrepreneurial and business powerhouse was confirmed in WalletHub's new list of the "Best Large Cities to Start a Business" in 2025. The Energy Capital of the World moved up four spots this year and ranked No. 34 nationwide.The annual report ranked 100 U.S. cities based on 19 metrics across three main categories: business environment, access to resources, and costs. Factors considered in the report include five…

Houston Primed To Withstand Downturn Thanks To 'Tangible' Onshoring, New International Trade

Amid a trade war and spiking tariffs, Houston’s position as an international hub is set to benefit the economy more than hurt it — at least for now.