For more information on sponsorship packages for 2010, please contact Lauren Garcia at
713-844-3686 or lgarcia@houston.org
Our repertoire of Signature Events:
- Offer a prime networking arena to strengthen relationships within the business community and brand your company
- Highlight the Houston region on a local/national/global scale
- Provide a unique platform to advocate key policy issues
March events
Improving Energy Efficiency to Boost Bottom Line Performance
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Federal Reserve Bank/Houston Branch 1801 Allen Parkway
Register: Click here.
Contact: Yvonne Francisyfrancis@houston.org (713) 844-3634
Description: GHP, the British Consulate-General Houston, Environmental Defense Fund, representatives from the United Kingdom (UK)-based Carbon Trust and the Confederation of British Industry invite you to a one-day workshop on how energy efficiency can save your business money.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
Business Development Mission to Oman, U.A.E, and Qatar
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
to Friday, April 02, 2010Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Oman, U.A.E, and Qatar
Register: Click here.
Contact: Aseel Saqer aseel@bilateralchamber.org (713) 880-8168
Description: The Partnership and the The Bilateral US-Arab Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the upcoming trade mission to Oman, UAE and Qatar. The agenda will focus on the urban expansion plans for these rapidly growing, oil- rich Middle Eastern cities and how US companies can participate in the mega projects and infrastructure development initiatives of Oman, the UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai) and Qatar. The delegation will meet with the leadership of the local Chambers of Commerce and Industry and network with their members who are the leaders of their respective business communities. These networking events offer an excellent opportunity for US companies to identify investors and local agents as well as future business partners from the private sector. There will also be an opportunity for briefings and presentations with key decision makers from the public sector.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
CLE Speaker Series: Export Control and Compliance
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Haynes and Boone, 1 Houston Center, 1221 McKinney, Suite 2100
Register: Click here.
To register by fax: Click here.
Contact: Raquel Taylor rtaylor@houston.org (713) 844-3656
Description: This program will cover the latest developments in connection with export controls and compliance. The panelists bring a wealth of experience on these issues, and the audience will have the benefit of hearing about practical export compliance and control problems from the perspectives of professionals who enforce, counsel, investigate and defend such matters. Following the presentations, the panel will discuss a hypothetical fact situation involving a company that discovers possible export control (and possibly FCPA) violations. There will be a number of issues that will allow each panelist to address matters pertinent to his/her area of expertise. Please note that to the extent our government speakers express an opinion on any issue, that expression will be the opinion of the individual and not necessarily that of their respective agencies.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
The Future of Capital Markets
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: McNair Hall, Shell Auditorium, Jones Graduate School of Business
Register: Click here.
Contact: Rice University www.business.rice.edu (713) 348-3710
Description: The New York Stock Exchange comes to Rice University. The Greater Houston Partnership is proud to support Rice University's NYSE Capital Markets event. This event will include a distinguished panel discussion on the Future of Capital Markets, a networking luncheon and the ringing of the NYSE closing bell at the Jones Graduate School of Business. Featured panelist include: Duncan Niederauer, CEO, NYSE Euronext; James Hackett, Chairman and CEO, Anadarko Petroleum; James Mulva, Chairman and CEO, ConocoPhillips; James Turley, Global Chairman, Ernst & Young; and Lanham Napier, CEO, Rackspace Hosting, Inc.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
April events
2010 State of the City Address
Date: Thursday, April 08, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar
Register: Click here.
To register by fax: Click here.
Contact: Blanca Ortega bortega@houston.org (713) 844-3695
Description: Considered one of GHP’s premiere Signature events for networking with key local decision makers, join us for this forum with the new mayor of Houston as she gives the audience an exclusive look at the City’s initiatives for the year ahead.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
Partnership PM: J. Tyler
Date: Thursday, April 08, 2010
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: 5920 Milwee Houston TX, 77092
Register: Click here.
To register by fax: Click here.
Contact: Abby McFarland amcfarland@houston.org (713) 844-3692
Description: Come join the GHP for networking at J. Tyler. J.Tyler is a leading award winning supplier of workplace furnishings, featuring Houston’s largest and most advanced commercial furnishings showroom and a new Starbucks-style cafe. As you network, live music will be provided by the 33 1/3RPM Band. RSVP today, space is limited.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
2010 Center For Houston's Future Annual Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel 1200 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002
Register: Click here.
To register by fax: Click here.
Contact: msantosgaray@centerforhoustonsfuture.org (713) 844-9328
Description: Join us for the Center for Houston's Future most important fundraiser and networking event of the year, our 2010 Annual Luncheon. This year features Speaker James A. Baker, III, 61st U.S. Secretary of State. The Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award honoree this year is Jack S. Blanton, Sr.
Reserve your table at any of the following levels: $10,000, $5000, or $2500. For publicity purposes, let us know of your intent to reserve by Friday, March 5 by faxing the above form to 713-844-9348.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
Lunch & Learn: Building A World Class Sales Team
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: University of Houston Small Business Development Center, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200
Register: Click here.
To register by fax: Click here.
Contact: Abby McFarland amcfarland@houston.org (713) 844-3692
Description: Join us for this interactive workshop on "Building a World Class Sales Team," Presented by Brad Freyer, Sandler Sales Institute. Members and nonmembers welcome. Limit five per company. Seating is limited, reservations are made on a first come, first served basis.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
2010 Houston Area Survey: Portrait of A City In Transition
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Omni Houston Hotel, Four Riverway - 77056
Register: Click here.
To register by fax: Click here.
Contact: Kristin Smith ksmith@houston.org (713) 844-3694
Description: The Partnership and the Institute for Urban Research invite you to attend this luncheon were Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg will release his annual report highlighting Houstonians' changing attitudes to striking trends in society.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
May events
SAVE THE DATE! Quarterly Networking Luncheon (Progressive)
Date: Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: InterContinental Hotel 2222 W. Loop South, Houston, TX
Register: (Online registration pending)
Contact: Abby McFarland amcfarland@houston.org (713) 844-3692
Description: Join us for the second quarterly networking luncheon of 2010. This structured networking lunch is progressive, each course takes you to a new table of members and business opportunities. Interested in making new business contacts and participating in formal and informal networking? Register now, and don't forget to bring your business cards!
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
The Houston Growth Summit
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Time: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Wortham Center- Grand Foyer, 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Register: Click here.
To register by fax: Click here.
Contact: Lee Ann Semmel lasemmel@bizjournals.com (713) 395-9661
Description: Houston Growth Summit: What's Ahead for 2010? Houston's growth potential, climate for entrepreneurship, free enterprise and economic forecasts are just a few of the topics on tap for this year's Houston Growth Summit. This breakfast program will enlighten and inform. The master of ceremonies of this event will be Paul Frison, founder of the Houston Technology Center. This year we are proud to announce our featured keynote Arthur B. Laffer, the founder and chairman of Laffer Associates and Laffer Investments. Laffer Associates is an institutional economic research and consulting firm. Laffer Investments is an institutional investment management firm utilizing diverse investment strategies. Attendees of this event will be able to hear Dr. Laffer talk and to judge whether those early, beginning-of-the-year forecasts are holding true. Updated economic information, as well as the most current analysis and forecasts, will be provided.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
July events
SAVE THE DATE! 2010 B2B Astros Networking Event
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010Time: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Minute Maid Park, Champions Pavilion, 501 Crawford
Register: (Online registration pending)
Contact: Abby McFarland amcfarland@houston.org (713) 844-3692
Description: Hit a home run with the Greater Houston Partnership’s B2B/Member2Member Networking Party at Minute Maid Park! Come see the Houston Astros play the Chicago Cubs and learn more about the Partnership’s B2B/Member2Member discount program. Purchase tickets for your top clients and prospects or reward your staff. The networking possibilities are endless.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
August events
2010 World Trade Soiree
Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Location: Hotel ZaZa, 5701 Main Street
Register: (Online registration pending)
Contact: Kristin Smith ksmith@houston.org (713) 844-3694
Description: As THE international gala of the year, the Soiree draws more than 500 of the region's global business, government and economic development leaders. We also host our valued consular corps during this world-class salute to international business and the world marketplace. Plan to enjoy an evening of ethnically diverse dinner stations, dancing and entertainment highlighting the cultures of our regional trade partners.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
October events
Save the Date! America's Energy Future
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Time: 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar
Register: (Online registration pending)
Contact: Kristin Smith ksmith@houston.org (713) 844-3694
Description: As the Energy Capital of the World, Houston is the leader in new energy technologies for oil and gas production, alternative energy development and energy conservation. Given the Houston region's vast dominance in the energy industry, Americas Energy Future: Emerging Technologies & Job Creation hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership is an ideal forum to discuss the emerging technologies within the energy industry and the importance of these new technologies in boosting the state & national economies and providing jobs.
Please note, any requests for refunds must be received at least 3 business days prior to the event. Any refund requests received within 3 business days of the event will not be honored.
