Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming November 2019 Houston Events…
by PKF Texas | Nov 1, 2019
As trusted business advisors, we enjoy working with you to co-create ideas and co-develop innovative solutions for your business. To supplement this, we also want to provide valuable information, including upcoming Houston events that we support, and think may be of interest to you.
- Greater Houston Partnership – Industry Forum
- Turnaround Management Association
- Client Exclusive – Not-for-Profit Seminar
- An Evening with PKF Texas
- National Association of Corporate Directors
- Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
- Meet the University of Houston Dean
- Greater Houston Partnership – State of the Port
If you have questions about any event details or registration information, the organization-specific contacts are below. We hope to see you at any or all of these Houston events!
Spotlight On: Greater Houston Partnership
Industry Forum – Advanced Manufacturing
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton University of Houston | 4450 University Dr., Houston, TX 77024
What: The Greater Houston Partnership will deliver an industry update with keynote speaker, Mike Molnar, Founding Director, Office of Advanced Manufacturing at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Molnar will address national trends in manufacturing, progress with the Manufacturing USA program and the Administration’s National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing. More…
Cost: Members $90 | Non-Members $135
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 Turnaround Management Association
Breakfast Meeting – November 2019
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Where: Junior League of Houston | 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027
What: Join Turnaround Management Association for its next breakfast meeting, titled “Q&A with the Judges.” The breakfast will feature a panel of speakers, including: moderator William Greendyke, Partner with Norton Rose Fulbright LLP and former Judge with U.S. Bankruptcy court for the Southern District of Texas; and Judge Eduardo Rodriguez and Judge Chris Lopez, U.S. Bankruptcy Judges for the Southern District of Texas. More…
Cost: Members “Early Bird” $34 – Ends Midnight November 3 | Regular Price $39
Non-Members “Early Bird” $49 – Ends Midnight November 3 | Regular Price $54
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Client Exclusive
 Nonprofit Governance & Risk Management
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2019
What: PKF Texas is hosting its next not-for-profit seminar. Attendees will hear from attorney, Nicola Fuentes Toubia, as she covers a variety of topics relating to nonprofit governance.
Event Contact: If you would like more information on client events and how to get involved, please contact Jen Lemanski, Practice Growth Senior Manager, at (713) 860-5457 or jlemanski@pkftexas.com.
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An Evening with PKF Texas
When: Thursday, November 7, 2019 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: PKF Texas Office | 5847 San Felipe St., Suite 2600, Houston, TX 77057
What: To celebrate another year of helping our clients succeed, we want to show our appreciation by inviting clients and guests to our offices to visit, network and share conversation while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres accompanied by wine, beer and soft drinks. We will also celebrate our Founder, Kenneth Guidry, and all he’s done for the firm, as well as the Houston business community.
Event Contact: If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP before Monday, November 4th, to Cindy Blanks, Practice Growth Administrative Assistant, at (713) 860-1473 or cblanks@pkftexas.com.
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National Association of Corporate Directors
Investor Perspective: Straight Talk From Leading Proxy Voters
When: Friday, November 8, 2019 | 7:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Where: Junior League of Houston | 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston, TX 77027
What: Join National Association of Corporate Directors for a roundtable discussion moderated by Sarah Teslik, Partner and Governance Expert, Joele Frank, with panelists John Hoeppner, Head, U.S. Stewardship and Sustainable Investments Legal and General Investment Management of America; and Mac Ryerse, Lead Analyst, Columbia Threadneedle. Each speaker will provide insights and perspective of what matters most to proxy voters, along with do’s and don’ts based on real life examples. More…
Cost: Members Free | Non-Members $75
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Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Energy Corridor/Katy Luncheon Featuring Dave Ward
When: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel ZaZa Memorial City | 9787 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024
What: Join the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce for the Energy Corridor/Katy Chapter, featuring Dave Ward as the keynote speaker. He will be sharing memories from his best-selling book, Good Evening Friends: A Broadcaster Shares His Life. Following the luncheon program, there will be a book signing. More…
Cost: Individual Ticket $45
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University of Houston and PKF Texas
Meet the Dean
When: Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: PKF Texas Office | 5847 San Felipe St., Suite 2600, Houston, TX 77057
What: PKF Texas and the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston are hosting an evening reception to meet Dean Paul A. Pavlou. He will share the latest developments within the college and participate in a Q&A session with attendees.
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Greater Houston Partnership
State of the Port
When: Thursday, November 21, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: InterContinental Hotel – Medical Center | 6750 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030
What: Join the Greater Houston Partnership for the 2019 State of the Port, featuring the new Port Houston Chair, Ric Campo. At this year’s State of the Port, attendees will hear about the system’s performance, future growth opportunities and capital investment plans. More…
Cost: Members $90 | Non-Members $135 | HYPE Insider $72 | Small Business Members $72
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Additional Upcoming Houston Events
More details coming soon!
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December 5, 2019 – Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Gala
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