Governmental Affairs Webinar. Ft. Dr. Webster, HCC

The purpose of Governmental Affairs is to provide leadership and support on governmental and legislative issues that may affect HWCOC member businesses. To promote member understanding of local, state, and national policy issues that affect business. To develop policy statements of Chamber positions on those issues and to communicate them to our members, elected officials, and the larger community. To facilitate interaction between elected officials and Chamber members. To advocate on behalf of members for responsible governmental policies that promote economic growth and development in the region.

About our Speaker:
Dr. Michael Webster

Dr. Michael Webster is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce Instruction at Houston Community College.  He has 15 years of experience in workforce development having served as Director of Workforce Development at the Greater Houston Partnership, Assistant Superintendent for Career Readiness at Houston ISD, and as an Industry Liaison at the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.

He is a Senior Fellow from Education Class Four of the American Leadership Forum and alum of the Center for Houston?s Future Leadership Academy.  Dr. Webster currently sits on the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, the Greater Houston Partnership?s UpSkill Houston Executive Committee and serves as a member of East Harris County Manufacturing Association?s Workforce Development committee.

Dr. Webster started his career as a high school English and Journalism teacher in Houston ISD and continues to pursue a passion for literature.  He recently received his PhD in English and American Literature at the University of Houston with a specialization in eighteenth-century British fiction.

Texas 87th Legislation HWCOC Priorities:


How can you get involved and help advocate for the Houston West Chamber of Commerce to make West Houston a better place to work, live and play? 

It's simple! Call or email our West Houston Legislators today to advocate for the Houston West Chamber of Commerce Legislative Priorities. 
You can find our West Houston Legislators here:

District 132 - Rep. Mike Schofield
District 133 - Rep. Jim Murphy
District 134 - Rep. Ann Johnson
District 137 - Rep. Gene Wu
District 138 - Rep. Lacey Hull 
District 149 - Rep. Hubert Vo