The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host the 14th Annual State of the Schools event on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Safari Texas Ranch. This event is generously presented by our Title Sponsor, Stantec.
The State of the Schools brings together the Superintendents from Stafford Municipal School District, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, and Fort Bend Independent School District, to present their plans for the future of over 110,000 students they serve in their respective districts. Join us in welcoming the new Superintendents of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Fort Bend Independent School District, Dr. Roosevelt Nivens & Dr. Christie Whitbeck. With discussion led by Education Division Chair, Jim Rice, join us to hear their vision and direction for our future workforce and business leaders in Fort Bend County. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear their plans for the 2021-2022 school year and beyond.
The Presenting Sponsors are Brazos Valley Credit Union – Sugar Land, Houston Community College Southwest, HR in Alignment, JACOBS Engineering, PBK, Smart Financial Credit Union, The Harris Law Firm, and VLK Architects. Event Underwriting Sponsors include: AUTOARCH Architects, LLC, Bracewell LLP, Karczewski | Bradshaw | Spalding | Nichols | Lamp | Langlois, and Linebarger Law Firm, LLP.
Registration is now open. Presenting Sponsor: $2,000, includes seating for ten (10) with priority placement at event, company logo on all marketing materials and social platforms, and recognition during event. Underwriting Sponsor: $1,000, includes seating for eight (8) with priority placement at event, company name on all marketing materials and social platforms, and recognition during event. Corporate Table: $550, includes seating for eight (8) at event. Individual Member Reservation: $35, includes individual reservation at event. Prospective Member Reservation: $45, includes individual reservation at event. Details of upcoming events can be found at www.FortBendChamber.com or contact Rebekah Beltran at 281-566-2158 or Rebekah@fortbendcc.org.
The Education Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is under the leadership of Chair, Jim Rice, Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc. The Education Division’s passion is building awareness and connections between the business sector, community leaders, and education. By keeping its members engaged with current events impacting education on a local and national level; the division’s goal is to create opportunities for individuals to invest in education.