The Public Affairs
Division tells the port's story and how it relates to
people's daily lives. Public Affairs serves as the liaison
between the Port of Houston Authority and diverse stakeholders,
including the news media, elected officials, business
organizations and community individuals and groups by
highlighting the port's economic impact, involvement
in the community and overall contribution to the quality
of life in Houston and the surrounding region.
The Public Affairs Division develops
and implements strategies that support the Port Authority's
policies and business objectives, including global trade
and commerce, local and regional economic development,
environmental stewardship and community involvement.
The Communications Department produces
the Port of Houston magazine and all other
Port Authority publications. Communications produces
business-to-business marketing collateral materials
and manages the port's public awareness campaign. A
listing of the publications can be found on this
page.
The Community Relations Department
develops strategic public outreach initiatives aimed
at supporting economic, educational and social development
in the port's neighbohood. Programs include school partnerships,
chamber of commerce partnerships and employee volunteerism.
Learn more about community relations on this
page.
The Government Relations Department
promotes the progress of local, state and federal legislation
that has direct and indirect impacts on the port authorities
policies and operations. Learn more about government
relations on this
page.
The Port of Houston has an impressive
listing of firsts, from unloading the world's first
container ship to becoming the country's first port
to receive ISO 14001 complaince. Read
the entire list of firsts.
Last updated:
7/28/06
Port
of Houston Authority
111 East Loop North • Houston, Texas 77029
P.O. Box 2562 • Houston, Texas 77252-2562
Phone: 713-670-2400
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Houston Authority • All Rights Reserved
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