Description

East End Means Business features a half-day program packed with invaluable resources for your small business. Our carefully curated discussion panels are designed to empower you with insights into cutting-edge topics that can propel your business to new heights.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast Panel: AI & BUSINESS AUTOMATION
Explore how artificial intelligence and business automation are transforming the way organizations operate, improve efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and prepare for the future of work.
                             
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Session A: Keys to Success in Outsourcing
Discover firsthand accounts from local business experts about the impact of outsourcing on efficiency, productivity, and overall business success as it relates to Marketing, IT/Cyber Security, Accounting and Human Resources.
PANELISTS
Patricia Boral | Digital Marketing Ninja – Boral Agency
Max Gordinier | Senior Manager, Advisory Services – Withum
Ignacio “Iggy” Perez | Director of Sales – Houston, G&A Partners
Daniel Saenz | IT Consultant – Nieto Technology Partners
MODERATOR
Jevon Wooden | Business Growth Consultant – BrightMind Consulting Group
 
11:15 AM -12:15 PM
Session B: Smarter decision making – unlock financial potential with Frost Bank  
Let us help you build a solid foundation in financial knowledge so you can make strategic decisions, manage risks, and drive your business toward success.
PANELISTS
Ryan E. Ferrin | MPAS®, CFP®, AIF®, Vice President | Wealth Advisor – Frost Bank
Bill Horwitz | SCORE Mentor
Sam Razmandi | CPA, Partner – Jeremy S. Sweet, LLC
Jose Valdez | Executive Vice President, Corporate Banking – Frost Bank
MODERATOR
Oscar Martinez | Executive Vice President, Frost Bank
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ENTREPRENEUR PANEL – CEO Roundtable
Gain inspiration from industry leaders and business owners who will share their journeys, lessons learned, success strategies, business expansion insights, and new ventures.
PANELISTS
Andrew Kaldis | President & Developer – Kaldis Development Interests, Inc.
Stephanie McGraw | Managing Partner, Houston – Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Dr. Esmaeil Porsa | President & CEO – Harris Health
Marshall Segal | President & CEO – J.L. Proler Iron & Steel Company
MODERATOR
Paula Whitfield | COO & Managing Partner – Hunter Burton Consulting Partners

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Presenting Sponsor | $15,000 - SOLD OUT
- Listing as Title Sponsor of the East End Means Business half-day event
- Option to give Welcome Remarks at breakfast & luncheon
- Premium seating for 8 at breakfast & lunch
- Logo recognition on event web page for 1 year
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in all print materials
- Recognition on table centerpieces
- Premium EXPO table
- Verbal recognition throughout the event
- Recognition on rolling PowerPoint

CEO Roundtable Panel Sponsor | $5,000
- Logo recognition on event web page for 1 year
- Option to serve as moderator for CEO Roundtable Panel
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in all program and print materials
- Premium seating for 8 at breakfast & lunch
- Premium EXPO table
- Verbal recognition throughout the event
- Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint
 

Breakfast Panel Sponsor | $3,000 
- Logo recognition on event web page for 1 year
- Option to serve as moderator for Breakfast Panel
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in all program and print materials
- Premium seating for 8 at breakfast & lunch
- Premium EXPO table
- Verbal recognition throughout the event
- Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint

Session A or Session B Panel Sponsor | $3,000
- Session topic to be determined. Topics will focus
   on small business needs and ways to succeed
- Logo recognition on event web page for 1 year
- Opening remarks for Session A OR Session B Panel
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in all program and print materials
- Premium seating for 8 at breakfast & lunch
- Premium EXPO table
- Verbal recognition throughout the event
- Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint

Gold Sponsor | $1,000
- Logo recognition on event web page for 1 year
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in all program and print materials
- Premium seating for 8 at breakfast & lunch
- EXPO table
- Verbal recognition during session
- Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint

Silver Sponsor | $500
- Name recognition on event web page for 1 year
- Promotion in all event e-newsletters
- Recognition in all program and print materials
- Premium seating for 8 at breakfast & lunch

EXPO Booth | $300 
- Members only
- Includes 1 breakfast & lunch registration