HOUSTON, September 18, 2017 – The World Corporate Games, the largest corporate festival that connects organizations together through sports and celebrations, arrives in Houston on Thursday, November 16.

This four-day event is an opportunity for businesses to uplift the Houston community through sports and foster relationships with fellow colleagues and organizations. The Games also allow organizations to increase brand exposure and meet new clients. Friends, family and children as young as five years old are also welcome to participate. To date, more than 20,000 unique organizations have been represented in the Games since the first festival was held in San Francisco in 1988.

Businesses are already registering for their trip to Houston this November. Harris County is home to more than 4.59 million residents and 25 Fortune 500 companies, and also possesses world-class sports venues, impressive conferencing and event and hotel accommodations.

“We are honored to welcome thousands of athletes from across the globe for the 2017 World Corporate Games. Houston is a multicultural city with rich international ties and true Texas hospitality. Our goal is to make the 2017 Games the best in the history of the event,” said CEO of the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority, Janis Burke. "Whether organizations deem it their job or not, businesses across the US have a vested interest in maximizing the health and well-being of their employees. The Games are a great opportunity to get out there and get active."

This year, World Corporate Games is proud to partner with:

· Houston First

· Best Companies Group

· World Chamber of Commerce Texas

· UNICEF

· ITS TIME TEXAS

· Karbach Brewing Company

· Mayor’s Office of Internal Affairs

· HR Houston

· SportsMonkey

· Houston Business Coalition on Health

· Lucky’s Pub

· Under Armour

· Sister Cities

To learn more and register for this year’s World Corporate Games, please visit www.wcghouston.com. Registration is open until Friday, October 27. When registering, teams can participate in a buy-one, give-one opportunity where The Games will match each registration and coordinate the donation of a free registration to Hurricane Harvey first responders or unsung heroes in the community.

If unable to participate, businesses can also donate registrations to first responders and The Games will coordinate the teams on your behalf. Each registration also includes access to the Health and Wellness Expo, Grand Parade, Great Games Celebration, Winner’s Pin Presentation and Closing Ceremonies.