Houston West Chamber Of Commerce Inc

West houston business summit: purpose: educate attendees on economic trends in the west houston sub- market. Speakers from industry sectors present their data/statistics on the trends, interpret what they mean and explain how businesses in the area can take advantage of the trends or prepare for any risks. Industry sectors covered: retail, real estate development, oil & gas, banking, technology and marketing. Events: 1 attendees: 256

Women driving business: series of networking evnets aimed at key business women in west houston, including c-level executives and women-owned businesses to provide opportunities to network, connect and promote business. Events held: 2 attendees: 423

Business & education partnerships: meetings held to educate members on increasing business skills and connecting with educational opportunities to support innovation, community involvement, and encouragement of networking/mentorship. Governmental affairs: focus on meeting and listening to local and state elected officials on topics that impact the area. State of healthcare: focus on trends and changes in healthcare in houston. Business networking groups: provide opportunities and venues for small businesses to interact, grow their customer base, and obtain business leads. Number of events held: 104 total attendees: 1,681