Although America is experiencing an economic downturn, Houston's economy does not have to follow this same trend. TJ Huntley has designed a business plan to attract new businesses to the city, creating more jobs and financial stability for its residents. As a result, an economic buffer will be created that protects Houstonians from the affects of the nation's economic condition. With companies laying off and businesses closing, this is a must for our city's economic survival and growth.

Creating new incentives and tax breaks for businesses will bring more jobs to our city. We will market nationally and globally to attract businesses from around the world. Marketing is everything. With the right leader as mayor, Houston's economy will be sheltered from the nation's economic downturn. We will create a panel of telemarketers that will be trained and employed specifically for the purpose of attracting businesses. They will possess the necessary sales skills to ensure the largest possible business growth. In addition to his Business Growth Plan, TJ Huntley is creating a plan to aid the citizens of Houston in starting their own business. These two plans will work hand in hand to achieve short and long term economic growth.

Houston is a great city. Not only are we one of the most upscale cities but we are one of the most culturally diverse cities in our nation. Let's use this to our advantage to stimulate the economy. Men, women, and children come to Houston from all over the world and interact with people from all walks of life, day and night, 365 days of the year. As home to the Port of Houston, the Texas Medical Center, some of the best universities, and the energy capital of the world, Houston has a lot to offer it's residents and visitors. We need to focus on and leverage these strengths, using them to our city's advantage.