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Register Now for the Houston East Harris County Chamber of Commerce Port Appreciation Day – Oct 23, 2025 – Houston, TX

Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (CDT)

Overview

Don’t wait—secure your spot now for one of the region’s premier business events. The Port Houston Appreciation Day & Business Expo Luncheon brings together Port leaders, commissioners, industry professionals, and more than 40 premium exhibitors for a day of insight, networking, and business development.
Attendees will hear the State of the Port, meet Port Commissioners, and take advantage of high-value connections across the expo floor. Breakfast and lunch are included.

 

Agenda

  • 9:00 AM – Registration
  • 9:30 AM – Breakfast Session
  • 10:30 AM – Expo & Networking
  • 11:30 AM – Luncheon (State of the Port Address)
  • 1:00 PM – Expo & Networking (Continued)
  • 1:30 PM – Adjourn

Breakfast Panel Discussion

Inside Port Houston: Insights from the Inside, Opportunities on the Outside

  • Moderator: Commissioner Wendy Montoya Cloonan, Port Houston
  • Panelist: Candice Armenoff, Chief Strategy Officer, Port Houston
  • Panelist: John Moseley, Chief Commercial Officer, Port Houston
  • Panelist: Erica Stephens-Lynch, Director of Procurement Services, Port Houston

Location

Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017

Fees / Admission

Category Price
Individual Seating – Members $85
Individual Seating – Non-Members $115

Sponsorship Opportunities

Promote your organization to Port leadership, industry stakeholders, and an engaged audience. Sponsorship levels and benefits include:

Sponsorship Level Price Key Benefits
Presenting Sponsor $10,000 2 premium tables of 8; logo recognition on event page for 1 year; opening remarks; promotion in all event e-newsletters; premium expo table; verbal recognition; inclusion in rolling PowerPoint and print materials.
Platinum Sponsor $5,000 Premium table of 8; logo recognition on event page for 1 year; promotion in e-newsletters; premium expo table; recognition in programs and PowerPoint.
Breakfast Panel Sponsor $5,000 (SOLD OUT) Premium table of 8; pre-event meet & greet with panel speakers; opportunity for executive to introduce moderator; logo placement on panel flyer; full promotional benefits.
Gold Sponsor $3,000 Premium table of 8; expo table; logo recognition on event page for 1 year; promotion in e-newsletters; program recognition; verbal recognition during session.
Centerpiece Sponsor $3,000 (SOLD OUT) Table of 8; exclusive logo featured at every table next to centerpiece; recognition in program and PowerPoint; event page recognition.
Audio & Visual Sponsor $2,000 Table of 8; support rental of A/V equipment; recognition in PowerPoint and on event page for 1 year.
Social Media Sponsor $2,000 (SOLD OUT) Table of 8; exclusive logo on social media signage; recognition on event page.
Photography Sponsor $2,000 (SOLD OUT) Table of 8; logo on post-event photo link; recognition in PowerPoint and on event page.
Registration Sponsor $2,000 (SOLD OUT) Table of 8; logo at check-in; recognition in PowerPoint and on event page.
Silver Sponsor $1,500 Table of 8; name recognition on event page for 1 year; promotion in e-newsletters; program recognition.
Member Expo Booth $350 Members only; includes 1 lunch.
Non-Member Expo Booth $700 Includes 1 lunch and 1-year membership at the $500 level.

Why Attend

  • Hear the Port Authority’s State of the Port address.
  • Meet Port Commissioners and Port leadership.
  • Network with industry leaders across 40+ premium expo booths.
  • Gain exposure to procurement and partnership opportunities.
  • Breakfast and lunch included with registration.