wide for their water bank development, and other parts of the world.
The small dynamic firm is also in
Houston.
For the integration and assurance, and
keeping in mind, that the greatest of
safety and preventative maintenance
and cost containment is considered;
PPG Global selected one most innovative firms based out of Dallas,
Texas for their new LED and surveillance technology, their owners have
Our global partners, ARUP and great, with only one existing facility equipped LED lighting and surveilPowers Brown, were selected because there is a need for medical equip- lance in some of the most impressive
of their high ranking in the top tier ment, ambulances and a quality of sports venues, hospitals and buildings
globally among infrastructure and care for localized and multiple medi- in America. Their addition to the
Architecture & Design firms. Also, cal clinics. PPG Global sought out consortia was to also ensure that the
the combination teaming of ARUP- the expertise of McMains & Moreno projects for the City of Mankono can
Powers Brown created a special ap- Consultants; medical tourism ex- be easily sustainable and provide the
proach to the most cost effective and perts and their consultative resources. quality protection of safety and savsound approach for the development Their global success, and the fact that ings.
and maintenance of schools, which they too are a small global firm based
fits ideally for all of the prototypes in Houston, made it a natural for The highlight for the Delegation
for Cote D’Ivoire. The Delegation this project participation. McMains Members, was the City of Housmembers had extensive meetings & Moreno’s collaboration with the ton Proclamation and gift from
with the top executives of ARUP- Houston Health System under the Mayor Turner which was presented
Powers Brown in Houston and with leadership of Dr. Carlos Moreno; eloquently by Council Member at
our other global partners for tech- provided the exemplary opportunity Large; Amanda Edwards as well as
nical and manufacturing vocational for how Houston operates diverse the Proclamation presented by the
training via the Alamo College Sys- community-driven care, with a high office of the Honorable Congresstem out of San Antonio, Texas. Ala- degree quality by using data analytics, woman; Shelia Jackson Lee of the
mo has been a standing partner with technology and efficient assignment 18th Congressional District.
PPG Global as well, when seeking the of professional resources based on the
quality standardized curricula of suc- needs of the specific community de- The culmination of this epic Delegation Visit signaled the continuation of
cess and for the fluent French speak- mographics and illnesses.
the lasting relationship between both
ing population of Ivoirians who will
need to know occupational English. The final project focus for the Del- the City of Houston and the City of
A full day-sponsored trip for the en- egation members is the need for Mankono. The development of the
tire Delegation, by Alamo College to manufacturing of the products in- Strategic Partnerships between the
both New Braunfel and San Antonio digenous to the City of Mankono as Houston-based small business comTexas campuses showed the unique well as the importance in manufac- munity, local non-profit corporations
opportunities that can be afforded for turing; water bottling for a healthier and health care facilities as well as
vocational training, certification and consumption and establishing the those throughout Texas have concurriculum standards to the specific innovative technology for renewable firmed the impressive level of diverse
needs and industries for the City of energy, electricity and the conversion industry representation and expertise
Mankono and Cote D’Ivoire.
of waste. PPG Global has partnered in the area, and how PPG Global inwith Infinite Power for their array of tends to continue as the conduit to
The focus for the medical needs and technological designs that are having propel these collaborations to succlinics for the City of Mankono are a profound impact in Fiji and nation- cessful project fruition.
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