Events for March 2017
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
The HWCOC Governmental Affairs Committee invites you to join meet our State Legislators and deliver our 2017 Governmental Affairs Committee Legislative Platform! Never visited the Capitol before? Learn what it is like to advocate in the interest of business. Houston Community College Political Science Professor Andy Teas will be providing Expert Information and Training on the bus trip to Austin. Members and Non-Members are welcome. Get involved and make plans now to help us represent YOUR business effectively!
AGENDA OVERVIEW
Departing at 6 AM from the HWCOC Office and Returning by 7 PM
• Traveling by luxury coach bus
• Photo Op at Capitol
• Lunch with our Legislators in the Members Lounge
TICKETS
$89 Members
$125 Prospective Members
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STARTING AT $99
Click Here to View Sponsorships Available
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Texas National Outfitters
Action Coach
American Services
Origin Bank
Navarro Insurance Group
The Ericksen Law Firm
Westchase District
Zippy Shell of West Houston
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Date:March 1, 2017
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Location:
Departing from HWCOC Office at 6 AM
10370 Richmond Ave - at W Beltway
Free guest parking in garage on 7th & 8th floors
Alternate Pick Up Site
6:30 AM in Katy (I-10 & Fry Rd) -
Contact:Angela Robles
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EMail:Angela@hwcoc.org
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Date/Time Details:
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Departing from HWCOC Office at 6 AM
Estimated return time 7 PM
Alternate Pick Up Site
6:30 AM in Katy (I-10 & Fry Rd) -
Fees/Admission:
TICKETS
$89 Members
$125 Prospective Members
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Supporting Sponsor $99
Underwriting Sponsor $300
Signature Sponsor $500
Presenting Sponsor $1,000
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
BURN OUT- The Modern Day Professional's Kryptonite
PRESENTED BY
Matt Connor, JQ Engineering
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
With over 22 years of relationship-driven, executive-level marketing and business development experience, Matt’s talent lies in creating authentic and effective networks, inspiring teams, and guiding individuals to achieve both personal growth and professional success. As a speaker, coach, and mentor, Matt forges sincere connections with his audience and adds meaningful value regardless of subject, setting, or size. Speaking nationally on a variety of topics, he delves into universal challenges such as Leadership, Public Speaking, Burnout, Bullying, Job Transitioning, Positivity, Marketing & Business Development, Soccer Coaching, and more.
His personality and presentation style is engaging and thought-provoking. He recently became a certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer, and as a true people person, his background, career, and passion shine when he is helping others prosper. Matt is a past President of the Society of Marketing Professionals (SMPS) Houston Chapter, and was recognized in 2006 as Member of the Year and in 2011 as Rock of the Chapter. He received his BBA/Marketing in 1994 from Sam Houston State University and became a Certified Professional Services Marketer in 2006. Matt lives in Houston, Texas with his wife, Shelly, and his children, Trent and Peyton.
Thank You to our Coffee & Donuts Sponsors!
SEO411 & My Shipley Do-Nuts
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Date:March 2, 2017
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Time:7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
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Location:Chamber Office Building
10370 Richmond Avenue
Suite 890
Houston, Texas 77042 -
Contact:Angela Robles
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EMail:angela@hwcoc.org
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Date/Time Details:7:45 - 8:00 am
Networking & Coffee/Donuts
8:00 - 9:00 am
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Fees/Admission:Complimentary Event
Open to Mbrs & Prsp Mbrs
RSVP by clicking the
"Register Now" button
Join us as for this special ribbon cutting celebrating your fellow Chamber member!
Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and raffle drawings at the red carpet event!
Ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:15 pm
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Date:March 6, 2017
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Time:5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Location:3901 C Bellaire Blvd
Houston, Texas 77025
Cross Streets: Bellaire Blvd./Stella Link above Molina's -
Contact:Aaron Gillaspie
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EMail:info.westunitversity@mysalonsuite.com
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Date/Time Details:Monday, March 6, 2017
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:15 pm -
Fees/Admission:Open to Members & Prospective Members
RSVP to info.westunitversity@mysalonsuite.com
COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Dick Helmey, truecolorGRAPHICS/FASTSIGNS 15301
This committee plans, executes and hosts the annual Economic Development Summit, held in February, to announce the findings of the Annual University of Houston Economic Development Study focused on West Houston.
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Date:March 7, 2017
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Time:4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Location:Location TBD
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Contact:Stephanie White
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EMail:stephanie@hwcoc.org
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Date/Time Details:
4:30 - 6:00 pm
This Committee provides Chamber Members with educational seminars (including the Coffee Talk monthly roundtable) to improve business practices in West Houston.
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:30 - 9:00 am
Guests are encouraged to attend.
Chair: LeeRand Green, IS&T Consulting Group, LLC
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Date:March 8, 2017
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Time:7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Location:JE Dunn Construction
10350 Richmond Ave. Suite 900
Houston, TX 77042 -
Contact:Ashley Manivong
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EMail:ashley@hwcoc.org
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Date/Time Details:Every 2nd Wednesday
7:30 - 9:00 am -
Fees/Admission:Open to Members and Prosp Members
Committee Chair: Paul Dickens, White Rhino Financial |
The Ambassadors Committee focuses on engaging and orienting new Members to the Chamber and is instrumental in Member retention. |
For current Ambassadors. Must complete application to be considered. |
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Date:March 14, 2017
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Time:11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Contact:Kari Werner
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EMail:kari@hwcoc.org
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Date/Time Details:The 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
11:30 am - 1:00 pm -
Fees/Admission:For current Ambassadors only.
Do you have an Export Management Compliance Program in place?
Does your business know what countries have sanctions against them?
This morning breakfast seminar, led by U.S. Commercial Service-Houston and Houston West Chamber staff, provides an updated outlook of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover the information exporters must know to comply with U.S. Export control requirements on commercial goods, as well as understanding changing under the new administration.
WHEN: 7:30 - 9:30 AM, Tuesday, March 21, 2017
WHERE: JE Dunn Construction - 10350 Richmond Ave. Suite 900, Houston, Texas 77042
COST: $55
The program will cover:
- Information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods, including items and activities that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- Steps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item
- Markets governed by U.S. sanctions programs
- Changes that may occur to trade with Mexico and what they may mean for your business.
Hear From Our Presenting Experts:
| Jamie A. Joiner Managing Director of Joiner Law Firm PLLC Jamie, whose Houston-based law firm focuses on EAR and ITAR export controls, will discuss import laws, NAFTA, and trade compliance. |
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Fernando Holquin Partner at EC Legal Cesar, based in Cuidad Juarez across the U.S.-Mexico border from El Paso, will focus on complex, cross-border transactions, maquiladoras, NAFTA, and international trade. |
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Date:March 21, 2017
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Time:7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Location:JE Dunn Construction
10350 Richmond Ave. Suite 900
Houston, Texas 77042 -
Contact:Brendan Kelly
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EMail:Brendan.Kelly@trade.gov
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Date/Time Details:Tuesday, March 21, 2017
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Fees/Admission:Individual Tickets $55
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| LUNCHEON SERIES 2016 - 2017 |
Presented By Gift Bags Sponsored By Newmark Grubb Knight Frank |
| Featuring Guest Speaker: |
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Illeana Treviño,
Ileana launched Trevino Consulting Group in the summer of 2016. TCG is a boutique firm designed to work with primarily, but not exclusively, not for profits, to strategically assist them in moving to the ‘next level’ in Board governance, fundraising, positioning in the community, corporate partnerships and advocacy. Ileana Treviño joined the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in August 2004 as Chief Executive Officer of the Memorial Hermann Foundation and Executive Vice President. She served as a member of the senior executive team of Memorial Hermann and was a member of the President’s Cabinet tasked with making strategic policy and budgetary decisions about the System. She provided oversight and vision for the Foundation and led its fundraising efforts. She planned and coordinated the Foundation’s priorities and philanthropic opportunities in conjunction with the Systems direction. She also coordinated sponsorship and underwriting opportunities to maximize Memorial Hermann’s impact and visibility in the community, while promoting the brand and driving the image and reputation. Ms. Treviño was the CEO of the Memorial Hermann Foundation Board of Directors and worked to maximize relationships with Board members, community leaders, philanthropists, business and civic leaders, and local government officials. She carried a portfolio of major donors and prospects and coordinated the System CEO’s portfolio of major gift donors and prospects. Ms. Treviño formerly served as Vice-Chancellor for Advancement at the University of Houston, where she oversaw 130 employees working in development, marketing, public relations, communications and advertising. Previously, Ms. Treviño was the Executive Director of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity at UH. |
UPCOMING LUNCHEONS:
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Vallone's Restaurant
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Date:March 22, 2017
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Time:11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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Location:
Online Registration is Closed. Limited seats available at door.
Tony's
3755 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77046 -
Contact:Angela Robles
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EMail:Angela@hwcoc.org
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Date/Time Details:Wednesday, March 22
11:15 am - 1:15 pm
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Fees/Admission:Individual Tickets
$60 Members
$70 Non-Members
Monday, March 27, 2017
10:00 am Check-In
12:00 pm Shotgun Start
Willow Fork Country Club - Katy, TX
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Our Annual Business Golf Classic is a Chamber fundraising event spent over a day at the golf course.
The tournament features a traditional golf scramble format - with a Noon shotgun start. There are also interactive activities, such as a Putting Contest, and other competitive activities. Lunch and dinner are provided to the attendees, and there are fabulous prizes for those finishing at the top of the pack! For those of you who may not be the top golfers, there are also raffles and very valuable giveaways!
If you're a golfer, or just a Chamber supporter, this is a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable day!
Committee Chair | Matt Ontiveros, Springhill Suites by Marriot | Houston Westchase
FEATURING OUR LADIES ON THE GREEN
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Date:March 27, 2017
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Time:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Location:Willow Fork Country Club
21055 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450 -
Contact:Angela Robles
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EMail:angela@hwcoc.org
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Date/Time Details:Monday, March 27, 2017
10:00 am Check-In
12:00 pm Shotgun Start -
Fees/Admission:Team Registration Starts at $900
Click Here to Register
All tournament fees include:
Green fees, cart fees, range balls, lunch, dinner, entrance into prize drawings & awards!
Contact Angela Robles for more info: Angela@hwcoc.org