凱蒂市長 William H. “Dusty” Thiele 蒞臨休斯敦國際貿易中心參訪交流

德州凱蒂市（City of Katy）市長 William H. “Dusty” Thiele 今日蒞臨 休斯敦國際貿易中心（Houston International Trade Center, ITC） 參訪交流，就區域經濟發展、國際貿易、科技創新、教育合作及社區建設等議題交換意見。

此次訪問不僅加強凱蒂市與休斯敦國際貿易中心之間的聯繫，也為大休斯敦地區不同城市與國際工商界未來的合作開啟新的機會。

會談中，雙方特別關注休斯敦西南地區與凱蒂市近年快速發展所帶來的新商機。隨著人口持續增加、國際企業進駐，以及科技、醫療、金融和教育產業不斷擴展，大休斯敦地區正逐步形成更加多元而具有全球競爭力的經濟版圖。

休斯敦國際貿易中心長期致力於搭建美國與世界各國之間的經貿橋樑，協助企業尋找投資機會、建立商業合作關係，並促進國際文化與教育交流。此次凱蒂市長的到訪，更顯示地方政府與國際商業平台加強合作的重要性。

雙方亦討論如何運用新科技推動城市發展，包括人工智慧、智慧城市、數位通訊及職業技術培訓等領域。面對人工智慧時代的來臨，城市的競爭力已不僅來自土地與基礎建設，更取決於人才、科技以及與國際市場連接的能力。

教育與人才培養也是此次交流的重要議題。未來若能結合地方政府、學校、企業及國際貿易機構的力量，將有助於培養更多符合新產業需求的青年與技術人才，並為企業提供更完善的人力資源。

凱蒂市是大休斯敦地區最具活力的城市之一，近年工商業及住宅發展迅速，並吸引來自世界各地的新居民與企業。休斯敦國際貿易中心則希望進一步建立與凱蒂市的合作平台，把更多國際企業、投資者及商業資源帶進德州。

此次 William H. “Dusty” Thiele 市長 的訪問，是地方城市與國際社區深化合作的重要一步。

在全球經濟快速變化的今天，城市之間已不再只是競爭，更需要合作。透過國際貿易、科技、教育與文化交流，凱蒂市與休斯敦國際貿易中心有望共同創造更多新的發展機會。

從凱蒂到休斯敦，從德州走向世界——合作、創新與國際連結，將成為我們共同面向未來的重要力量。

Katy Mayor William H. “Dusty” Thiele Visits the Houston International Trade Center

Mayor William H. “Dusty” Thiele of the City of Katy visited the Houston International Trade Center (ITC) today for an exchange focused on regional economic development, international trade, technology, education, and community partnerships.

The visit strengthened ties between the City of Katy and the Houston International Trade Center while opening new opportunities for future cooperation between local government, international businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations throughout the Greater Houston area.

During the meeting, discussions highlighted the rapid growth taking place across Katy and southwest Houston. With continued population expansion, new business investment, and strong development in technology, health care, finance, and education, the Greater Houston region is becoming an increasingly important center for international commerce and innovation.

The Houston International Trade Center has long worked to build bridges between Texas and the global business community by promoting trade, investment, international partnerships, and cultural exchange. Mayor Thiele’s visit demonstrated the growing importance of cooperation between city governments and international economic organizations.

The discussion also included the role of new technologies in shaping the future of cities, including artificial intelligence, smart-city development, digital communications, and workforce training. In the age of AI, a city’s competitiveness will depend not only on infrastructure and real estate, but also on talent, technology, education, and global connectivity.

Education and workforce development were also important topics. Stronger cooperation among local government, schools, businesses, and international trade organizations can help prepare young people and technical workers for the jobs of the future while supporting the workforce needs of expanding industries.

Katy has become one of the most dynamic communities in the Greater Houston region, attracting new residents, businesses, and investment from around the world. The Houston International Trade Center hopes to further develop its relationship with the City of Katy and create new opportunities to connect international companies and investors with Texas.

Mayor William H. “Dusty” Thiele’s visit represents another important step toward stronger regional and international cooperation.

As the global economy continues to change, cities must not only compete—they must also collaborate. Through trade, technology, education, and cultural exchange, Katy and the Houston International Trade Center can work together to create new opportunities for the future.

From Katy to Houston, from Texas to the world—cooperation, innovation, and global connections will help shape our shared future.