Houston emerges as a hot spot for corporate bankers

Traditionally known as the epicenter of the energy industry, Houston can attribute much of its growth to the health of this major sector. In its shadow, however, other industries have established a foothold and have flourished, including manufacturing, retail, construction and engineering, health care, chemicals and distribution. Now a major corporate center, Houston has 23 companies on the Fortune 500 list, and it’s no wonder that the city has emerged as a focal point for talent of all stripes,…