"As the primary business advocate for the Houston region, we believe it is an appropriate role for the Partnership to assist those businesses whose operations have been impaired or shutdown as a result of Katrina," Jiles said."We have established a website to be used as a clearinghouse to aid those companies affected."
Business owners seeking assistance should visit www.houstonhurricaneaid.org for a listing of Houston-area companies offering assistance. Many of the organizations listed are offering free or greatly reduced products and services, including but not limited to, office lease space, computer equipment and phone service. The "Frequently Asked Questions" section of the website allows visitors to get their questions answered instantly by Partnership staff.
"We are so proud of the way the Houston region and the business community have come together and opened their doors and heart to give hope to the refugees of Hurricane Katrina," Jiles said. "We want Houston to be the city of hope for hurricane Katrina refugees."
The Greater Houston Partnership is the primary advocate of Houston's business community and is dedicated to building economic prosperity throughout the region.
