In 2006, the Houston metropolitan area ranked first in Texas and third in the U.S. within the Category of "Best Places for Business and Careers" by Forbes magazine. Foreign governments have established 92 consular offices in Houston's metropolitan area, the third highest in the nation. Forty foreign governments maintain trade and commercial offices here and 23 active foreign chambers of commerce and trade associations. Twenty-five foreign banks representing 13 nations operate in Houston, providing financial assistance to the international community. COUNT 10
QSN1 Houston ranked 3rd in which category by Forbes magazine in 2006? ANS1 Best Places for Business and Careers QSN2 How many offices have been established in Houston by foreign governments? ANS2 92 QSN3 How many foreign governments maintain trade and commercial offices in Houston? ANS3 Forty QSN4 How many foreign banks operate in Houston? ANS4 Twenty-five QSN5 How many nations do the 25 foreign banks operating in Houston represent? ANS5 13 QSN6 When did the Houston area rank first in Texas for business? ANS6 2006 QSN7 How did Houston rank in the U.S. for business? ANS7 third in the U.S QSN8 How many consular offices does Houston have? ANS8 92 QSN9 How many foreign countries have trade offices in Houston? ANS9 Forty QSN10 How many nations do the twenty-five foreign banks represent? ANS10 13