Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM CDT
8:30 am Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am Breakfast Procurement Panel
10:15 am Session A
11:15 am Session B
12:30 pm CEO Roundtable
The Federal Reserve Bank
1801 Allen Pkwy
Houston, TX 77019
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Members: FREE
Non-Members: FREE
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 the procurement process, contracting opportunities, and cutting-edge topics that can propel your business to new heights.
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Program Schedule:
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
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor | $15,000
- 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 is all print materials
- Recognition on table centerpieces
- Premium EXPO table
- Verbal recognition throughout the event
- Recognition on rolling PowerPoint