The Greater Houston Partnership welcomed six new member companies in the month of March. The Partnership works to connect companies with resources, information, and networking opportunities to help increase business while also providing a platform to influence the direction of the region.  New members who joined in the month of March include: Audubon Companies: Audubon is a global provider of engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), consulting, fabrication, and technical field services to the energy, chemicals, power, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Website. A+UP Charter Schools: A+UP is a tuition-free, public charter school serving grades 6-8 in Houston's Midtown District. Website. Bartlett Cocke: Bartlett Cocke is a general contractor in Texas. Bringing over six decades of experience working with industrial clients along the Gulf Coast, Bartlett Cocke has a depth of experience that encompasses a broad range of industrial environments and facility types. Website. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. Website. Fit Houston: Fit Houston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes health by increasing physical activity in free outdoor spaces and with free wellness programs for improved quality of life primarily focusing on under-resourced communities with reduced access to gyms and wellness resources. Website. Shriners Children's Texas: The Shriners Children's Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit pediatric burn hospital, research, and teaching center located on the campus of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Website. Click here to see the Partnership's Membership Directory.  To learn more about membership with the Greater Houston Partnership click here, or contact membership@mytopcheapwebhosting.com.

In this special episode of the Partnership's Rise to the Top podcast, we're speaking with Amanda McMillian, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Houston, live from the 13th annual Rise to the Top event. Before leading a nonprofit, Amanda served nearly 15 years in the oil and gas industry, where she was named one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Oil & Gas by the National Diversity Council for three consecutive years.  Host and Partnership Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Katie Pryor talks with Amanda about her career journey, passion for the greater Houston community and how she navigates work and family life.  Launched in 2021, the Greater Houston Partnership's Rise to the Top podcast aims to amplify the insight of accomplished female leaders in the Houston region. Apple Podcasts Link Spotify Link Learn more about the Partnership's female-focused business resource groups Executive Women's Partnership and Women on the Rise.