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Partnership Business Resource Groups

Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and Virtual Meet-Ups are a great way to leverage your company’s membership for employee and community engagement. Members are invited to engage in nine BRGs, each tailored to a unique audience or affinity group, creating avenues to connect with members who share common business goals. Members enjoy BRGs for the valuable program content and networking opportunities. BRGs are also a platform for professional, leadership and business development, empowering employees to bring knowledge back to their companies. Virtual Meet-Ups, formerly known as Councils, revolve around eight timely topics and feature information sharing and networking components and are complimentary to all member company employees.

Business Beyond Borders

Gain global business knowledge and access to top markets.

Business Development

Make valuable business connections with key decision makers.

Executive Womens Partnership

Houston's premier networking group for top female executives.

Future of Texas

Engage with elected officials shaping public policy.

Houston Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs

Created by young professionals for young professionals.

Regions and Neighborhoods

Gain insight to develop your business in your area.

Small Biz Matters

Workshops, procurement and connections for small businesses.

Talent Resources Group

Access to info and resources to grow your company 's talent.

Womens Business Alliance

Exclusive networking group for mid-career women in the region.

Virtual Meet-Ups

Information sharing and networking sessions.

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Annual Meeting

The Greater Houston Partnership's 2022 Annual Meeting features incoming chairÂ Thad Hill,Â President & CEO, Calpine Corporation as he discusses the Partnership's priorities for the new year. Â Bob Harvey, Partnership President and CEO, will dive deeper into key elements of the Partnershipâs strategic initiatives designed to grow a strong 21st century economy, offer Houstonians a great quality of life and ensure opportunity for all.Â Outgoing chair Amy Chronis, Vice Chair and Houston Managing Partner, Deloitte will also offer a look back at the organizationâs 2021 accomplishments and work to grow a 21st century regional economy driven by digital technology and innovation. Partnership Week Annual Meeting kicks off the second annual Partnership Week, a multi-day opportunity to learn more about the Partnershipâs work and how members can get involved in our efforts to make Houston even greater. Details on Partnership Week activities are coming soon. Â Health and Safety Notice The Greater Houston Partnership looks forward to welcoming our members and the business community at large back to in-person events. As we return to gathering in person, we are committed to keeping you informed on our protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.Â Â At this time, we plan to host this event in-person, however, due to the rise in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, we will make a determination on continuing with the in-person gathering as the date approaches. We will notify attendees to any changes in event plans as they are confirmed.Â Â The Partnership requires all in-person event attendees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to attending an event. We will also continue our policy of requiring attendees and staff to wear face masks at all meetings and events, except while eating or drinking.Â Â The Partnership continues to encourage Houstonians to get vaccinated and follow health and safety guidance to reduce the continued transmission of COVID-19 in our community. We will notify our members when these guidelines are modified.

26th Annual Golf Classic

The Greater Houston Partnership returns to the greens for its annual Golf Classic on Thursday, November 18, proudly returning to the Memorial Park Golf Course which will be fresh off the Houston Open. The 2021 Golf Classic is chaired by Marc Watts. Â The Partnership's Golf Classic is Houston's premier business tournament, bringing C-suite leaders together to tee-off while supporting the organization's mission of strengthening Houston through key initiatives including growing a strong, diverse economy, ensuring a great quality of life, creating opportunity for all Houstonians with a foundation of race equity and inclusion. The 26th annual Golf Classic benefits the Greater Houston Partnership and the Greater Houston Partnership Foundation. Your support can be offered in two ways, as an ordinary business expense to the Greater Houston Partnership, Inc., a 501c6 business organization, or as a charitable contribution to the Greater Houston Partnership Foundation, a 501c3 organization. For details on how you can support the tournament, click here. Participation in the tournament is limited to Golf Classic sponsors and underwriters. We hope you will join us as a sponsor for this prestigious tournament. If you would like to learn more about participating in this year's Golf Classic, please contact Terry Leibowitz at tleibowitz@houston.org.Â Â Thank you for your continued support and investment in the Partnershipâs mission.Â Â Health and Safety Notice The Greater Houston Partnership looks forward to welcoming our members and the business community at large back to in-person events. As we return to gathering in person, we are committed to keeping you informed on our protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.Â The Partnership requires all in-person event attendees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to attending an event. We will also continue our policy of requiring attendees and staff to wear face masks at all meetings and events, except while eating or drinking.Â The Partnership continues to encourage Houstonians to get vaccinated and follow health and safety guidance to reduce the continued transmission of COVID-19 in our community. We will notify our members when these guidelines are modified.

2021 SoirÃ©e - Truly Global

The 2021 SoirÃ©e is the Partnership's annual gala celebrating Houston as a truly global city. After a hiatus in 2020, we are proud to announce that the annual SoirÃ©e gala will return for a reimagined experience on Saturday, August 28 at Hotel ZaZa in Houston's Museum District. This year's gala is chaired by Margaret and Thad Hill.Â Event note: Due to surging COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations and in consultation with medical experts and public health professionals, the Partnership has decided to temporarily pause in-person gatherings. With this pause, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 SoirÃ©e originally set for August 28th to ensure the health and safety of you, our members, friends, and guests, as well as our staff.Â SoirÃ©e will be rescheduled for Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Hotel Zaza; all elements of our original program will carry over to the new date. The 2021 SoirÃ©e will boast all that is great about Houston and its place as a truly global city, highlighting its internationality and multiculturalism. As many of you know, SoirÃ©e has always been a unique evening featuring exquisite food, entertainment, great networking and more.Â This year we'll offer that same exceptional experience, with a more traditional dining atmosphere. Â Â The funds raised through SoirÃ©e help the Greater Houston Partnership to fulfill its mission of making Houston the best place to live, work and build a business. Your support of SoirÃ©e will contribute to our key initiatives which include growing a strong, diverse economy, ensuring a great quality of life, creating opportunity for all Houstonians with a foundation of race equity and inclusion. Tickets are reserved for SoirÃ©e sponsors and underwriters.Â Opportunities range from $3,500 - $50,000. For information on supportingÂ SoirÃ©e, click here.Â The 2021 SoirÃ©e benefits the Greater Houston Partnership and the Greater Houston Partnership Foundation. Your support can be offered in two ways, as an ordinary business expense to the Greater Houston Partnership, Inc., a 501c6 business organization, or as a charitable contribution to the Greater Houston Partnership Foundation, a 501c3 organization.Â Â Health and Safety NoticeÂ The Greater Houston Partnership looks forward to welcoming our members and the business community at large back to in-person events. As we return to gathering in person, we are committed to keeping you informed on our protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.Â The Partnership requires all in-person event attendees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to attending an event. We will also continue our policy of requiring attendees and staff to wear face masks at all meetings and events, except while eating or drinking.Â The Partnership continues to encourage Houstonians to get vaccinated and follow health and safety guidance to reduce the continued transmission of COVID-19 in our community. We will notify our members when these guidelines are modified.

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