BAHEP is a member-driven organization that provides the leadership to stimulate regional economic development and employment. Utilizing a collaborative committee structure, we engage more than 270 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and educational institutions in southeast Texas to bring about prosperity and a high quality of life for the 800,000 people who live and work in the region. Our members include business partners encompassing 13 cities and Galveston and Harris counties. We market the Bay Area Houston to new businesses, expansions, and relocations to create new employment.