凯蒂市长 William H. “Dusty” Thiele 蒞临休斯敦国际贸易中心参访交流

德州凯蒂市（City of Katy）市长 William H. “Dusty” Thiele 今日蒞临 休斯敦国际贸易中心（Houston International Trade Center, ITC） 参访交流，就区域经济发展、国际贸易、科技创新、教育合作及社区建设等议题交换意见。

此次访问不仅加强凯蒂市与休斯敦国际贸易中心之间的联繫，也為大休斯敦地区不同城市与国际工商界未来的合作开啟新的机会。

会谈中，双方特别关注休斯敦西南地区与凯蒂市近年快速发展所带来的新商机。随着人口持续增加、国际企业进驻，以及科技、医疗、金融和教育產业不断扩展，大休斯敦地区正逐步形成更加多元而具有全球竞争力的经济版图。

休斯敦国际贸易中心长期致力於搭建美国与世界各国之间的经贸桥樑，协助企业寻找投资机会、建立商业合作关係，并促进国际文化与教育交流。此次凯蒂市长的到访，更显示地方政府与国际商业平台加强合作的重要性。

双方亦讨论如何运用新科技推动城市发展，包括人工智慧、智慧城市、数位通讯及职业技术培训等领域。面对人工智慧时代的来临，城市的竞争力已不仅来自土地与基础建设，更取决於人才、科技以及与国际市场连接的能力。

教育与人才培养也是此次交流的重要议题。未来若能结合地方政府、学校、企业及国际贸易机构的力量，将有助於培养更多符合新產业需求的青年与技术人才，并為企业提供更完善的人力资源。

凯蒂市是大休斯敦地区最具活力的城市之一，近年工商业及住宅发展迅速，并吸引来自世界各地的新居民与企业。休斯敦国际贸易中心则希望进一步建立与凯蒂市的合作平台，把更多国际企业、投资者及商业资源带进德州。

此次 William H. “Dusty” Thiele 市长 的访问，是地方城市与国际社区深化合作的重要一步。

在全球经济快速变化的今天，城市之间已不再只是竞争，更需要合作。透过国际贸易、科技、教育与文化交流，凯蒂市与休斯敦国际贸易中心有望共同创造更多新的发展机会。

从凯蒂到休斯敦，从德州走向世界——合作、创新与国际连结，将成為我们共同面向未来的重要力量。

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.