Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming April 2021 Houston Events…

by | Mar 31, 2021 | Community Circle

As trusted business advisors, we enjoy working with you to co-create ideas and co-develop innovative solutions for your business. Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we still want to continue providing valuable information, including upcoming Houston events that we support, and think may be of interest to you.

  • Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship
  • Greater Houston Partnership
  • National Association of Corporate Directors
  • Turnaround Management Association
  • Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce

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 Event: Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship

Rice Business Plan Competition

When: April 6 – 9, 2021
Where: Virtual
What: PKF Texas is proud to support and be the official accountants for the 2021 Rice Business Plan Competition, which will take place virtually with startups competing in multiple rounds and having time for networking with investors, judges and each other. Selected startups will be competing for more than $1 million in prizes and will receive mentorship and guidance from investors and entrepreneurs.

Cost: Free

Event Contact: Catherine Santamaria | rbpc@rice.edu


Greater Houston Partnership

Talent Resources Group: A Blueprint for DEI Progress

When:Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. CST
Where: Virtual
What: Join the Greater Houston Partnership for an interactive session and a chance to connect with other talent and DEI professionals. Introducing a comprehensive approach and resource to help advance your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.

  • Gain insights to support internal planning, assess progress and increase community impact.
  • Be first to hear about One Houston Together strategies and findings from the Partnership’s corporate DEI survey.
  • Update your toolkit with the newly released Global DEI Benchmarks and explore how we can learn from this important tool and collectively advance progress in our region.

Cost: Members Free

Event Contact: Sara Roberts | sroberts@houston.org


 

National Association of Corporate Directors

A Conversation with Greg Goff: Balancing ESG with Safe and Reliable Ops

When: Thursday, April 15, 2021 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST
Where: Virtual
What: Investors and companies are placing more on ESG, but maintaining safe and reliable operations is critical to the business and employees. In this fireside chat with Greg Goff, moderated by George Pilko, the National Association of Corporate Directors will explore leading best practices for board governance for safe and reliable operations, questions directors should be asking to ensure operations/EHS risk are being effectively managed while also keeping ESG initiatives and reporting front and center.

Cost: Free

Event Contact: 832-369-7110 | programs@texastricities.nacdonline.org


Turnaround Management Association

Happy Hour – In Person

When: Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Kirby Ice House | 3333 Eastside St., Houston, TX 77098
What: Join Turnaround Management Association for Reunite – Reconnect – Renew, an in-person networking event, where attendees will be able to enjoy food, drinks and meeting face to face.

Cost:Members $35 | Non-Members $50

Event Contact: Dale Wilkins | 713-375-2730 | dale@amc-texas.com


Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce

Conference for Women

When: April 22 – 23, 2021
Where: Virtual
What: Now in its 13th year, the Greater Houston Conference for Women is an opportunity to enhance personal and professional leadership skills, while creating valuable business relationships. Recognized for its capacity to empower and inspire women and girls, the annual conference unites internationally acclaimed leaders and visionaries. This year’s keynote speakers include authors Brooke Baldwin and Anne Corley Baum.

Cost: Members $100 | Non-Members $150 | VIP $300

Event Contact: Suzan Deison | info@ghwcc.org


Additional Upcoming Houston Events

More details coming soon!

  • May 2021 – Client Exclusive: Not-for-Profit Webinar

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