COVID-19 Business Forum

The Partnership's COVID-19 Houston Business Forum is a digital series providing the latest information and analysis on the crisis and its economic impact. These presentations with local experts and business leaders are being conducted via teleconference. Click the links below to watch previous forum presentations or register for an upcoming event.

Webinar - June 11

Managing COVID-19 Cases in the Workplace

A panel discusses how employers can respond to confirmed or suspected employee COVID-19 cases, utilize digital data management tools, and consider key legal considerations for case management.

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Membership

Net Effect: Virtual Networking & Happy Hour

9/23/20

Net Effect is the Partnership's networking event that brings together members virtually. This is your chance to make connections in this interactive happy hour. Get ready to introduce yourself, your business, share tips, chat and have some fun. Grab your favorite beverage and join us on Zoom for business networking.

HYPE

HYPE: Know Before You Go: Election Hot Topics

9/30/20

Join HYPE for Know Before You Go: Election Hot Topics withÂ Lindsay Munoz, the Partnership's Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy. We will discuss navigating the electoral system, what changes to expect with COVID-19 and what will be on the ballot. Your vote is your voice and you can shape Houston's tomorrow by voting. Are you registered to vote? Find out here.Â After registering you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting information. This link and password is unique to you and cannot be forwarded. Registration will close when capacity is reached.Â

Demography

One Houston Together Webinar Series: The Business Community's Role in Addressing Racial Inequities

9/29/20

Every Tuesday for the month of September, the Greater Houston Partnership will host its Racial Equity webinar series. Focused on building knowledge and awareness, this series acts as a starting place to inform concrete actions and next steps in addressing racism, inequities and injustices. Topic: The Business Community's Role in Addressing Racial Inequities Speakers: LaTanya Flix, Founder and Principal, CauseAdvance Nicole Zhao, Senior Consultant, Human Capital, Deloitte Uwem Ukpong,Â Executive Vice President, Regions, Alliances & Enterprise Sales, Baker Hughes Moderator: Bob Harvey, President and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership Join us as we work on understanding how these areas need to be addressed in us as individuals, organizations and systems and how we can advance Houston as a great global city for all. *Utilizing a Zoom account and logging in through your computer is highly recommended for the best viewing experience. This link and password is unique to you and cannot be forwarded. Registration will close when capacity is reached or by 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 29. All attendees must register in advance.

All Events

Webinar - May 20

Keeping Houston Moving Safely: Mobility and Public Transit During COVID-19

METRO Chair Carrin Patman provided an update on the transit agency’s operations as the economy reopens.

Webinar - May 7

A Guide to Reopening Your Business with Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. James McDeavitt, VP & Dean of Clinical Affairs at Baylor College of Medicine, shared guidance on returning to the workplace safely, specific industry considerations for reopening, and steps your business should take to protect employees and customers.

Webinar - April 21

Layoffs & Furloughs: What Employers Need to Know

Representatives from Workforce Solutions reviewed the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and resources available to Houston-area employers facing COVID-19 related workforce disruptions.

Webinar - April 9

Making Sense of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Insperity and Workforce Solutions representatives answer questions on how to effectively implement Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and provide guidance on potential scenarios employers might face.

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