2025 East End Forum
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
11:30 am Registration & Expo
12:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 pm Expo & Networking Continued
1:30 pm Adjourn
Date is tentative and subject to change
Location
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
9100 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77017
Fees/Admission
Individual Seating Member $75
Individual Seating Non-Member $95
Description
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The East End Forum addresses important issues impacting the local industry of the East End and Houston region. Get a front row seat and learn about doing business, community impact, career opportunities, safety & more.
9:00-10:00 AM
Breakfast Panel: From Ship to Shelf: How Tariff Changes and Supply Chain Costs are Reshaping Business Planning
Moderator: Daron Peschel, Senior Vice President in Charge of Houston Branch, Federal Reserve Bank
Panelist: Chelsie Kramer, Director of the Foundation & Regional Engagement Advisor, Texas Association of Business
Panelist: Craig Rhodes, Senior Vice President – Regional Economic Development, Greater Houston Partnership
Panelist: Steve Clarke, Vice President – Cities and Places, Jacobs
10:15-11:15 AM
Session A: Smarter Decision Making – Unlock Financial Potential
Moderator: Oscar Martinez, Executive Vice President, Frost Bank
Panelist: Jose Valdez, Executive Vice President – Commercial Banking, Frost Bank
Panelist: Samantha Kato, Market President, Frost Insurance
Panelist: Robyn Jefferson, CPA, RDJ+Co. PLLC
Panelist: Cindy Urrutia, Senior Loan Officer, PeopleFund
11:15-12:15 PM
Session B: Keys to Success in Outsourcing
Moderator: Jevon Wooden, Business Growth Consultant, BrightMind Consulting Group
Panelist: Ignacio “Iggy” Perez, Director of Sales – Houston, G&A Partners
Panelist: Todd Gregory, Regional Director – Americas, Fifth Ring
Panelist: AmyJo “AJ” Foreman, Associate – Houston, Chamberlain Hrdlicka
12:30-1:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Entrepreneur Panel – CEO Roundtable
Moderator: Heather Orrico, Vice President, Comcast Business
Panelist: Eric Calderon, President and CEO, L-K Industries
Panelist: Tona Trondsen, Founder and CEO, Workplace Safety Screenings
Panelist: Rick Figueroa, CEO, Patron Partners
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
| PRESENTING SPONSOR | $7,500 (2) Premium tables of 8 . Logo recognition on event web page for 1 year . Opening remarks at the event . Promotion in all event e-newsletters . Logo recognition in all programs and print materials . Full-page ad in the program . Premium EXPO table . Verbal recognition throughout the event . Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint PLATINUM SPONSOR | $5,000 .Premium table of 8 . Logo recognition on event web page for 1 year . Promotion in all event e-newsletters . Logo recognition in all programs and print materials . Full-page ad in the program . Premium EXPO table . Verbal recognition throughout the event . Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint CENTERPIECE SPONSOR | $3,000 . Table of 8 . Exclusive company logo featured at every table next to the centerpiece . Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint . Recognition in all programs and marketing . Recognition on the event web page for 1 year GOLD SPONSOR | $2,500 . Premium table of 8 . Logo recognition on event web page for 1 year . Promotion in all event e-newsletters . Name recognition in all programs and print materials . Half-page ad in the program . EXPO table . Verbal recognition during session . Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint |
AUDIO AND VISUAL SPONSOR | $2,000 . Table of 8 . Help support the audio/visual equipment rental for the event . Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint . Recognition in all programs and marketing . Recognition on the event web page for 1 year SOCIAL MEDIA SPONSOR | $2,000 . Table of 8 . Exclusive company logo featured on all social media signage at the event . Recognition in all programs and marketing . Recognition on the event web page for 1 year PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR | $2,000 . Table of 8 . Exclusive company logo featured on the photography link distributed in post-event email to attendees . Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint . Recognition in all programs and marketing . Recognition on the event web page for 1 year REGISTRATION SPONSOR | $2,000 . Table of 8 . Exclusive company logo featured at check-in at the event . Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint . Recognition in all programs and marketing . Recognition on the event web page for 1 year SILVER SPONSOR | $1,500 . Table of 8 . Name recognition on the event web page for 1 year . Promotion in all event e-newsletters . Recognition in all programs and print materials MEMBER EXPO BOOTH | $300 . Members only . Includes 1 lunch NON-MEMBER EXPO BOOTH | $700 . Includes 1 lunch . Includes 1 Year Membership at the $500 level |
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