Fostering Safe and Secure Schools

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Education Division will host Fostering Safe and Secure Schools with Fort Bend Superintendents on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Chamber office.

School Safety for the students, staff, and faculty in Fort Bend County is a priority for Superintendents Dr. Roosevelt Nivens, Lamar Consolidated ISD, Dr. Marc Smith, Fort Bend ISD and Dr. Robert Bostic, Stafford MSD. Moderated by Education Division Co-Chairs, Jennifer Henrikson, Stantec and Jim Rice, Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc., learn about the multifaceted approach they are taking to keep students, faculty, and safe staff. They will share their insights on Planning and Facility Design, State Security and Police Department, and Community. This event is sponsored by Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, Pfluger Architects and Rice & Gardner Consultants, Inc.

Registration and sponsorships are now open for Fort Bend Chamber members. Event Sponsor: $700. This includes seating for five (5), company logo on marketing materials and social platforms, and recognition during event. Individual Member Reservation: $35, 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 Co-Chairs, Jennifer Henrikson, Stantec and 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.

About the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is a 5-star accredited, the largest single-county chamber in the greater Houston region and the largest business organization in Fort Bend County representing over 1,000 business organizations, over 5,000 individuals, and over 200,000 jobs. As the advocate for excellence in Fort Bend County and beyond, we do essential work to protect the business interests in our region.  The organization has been able, over the last 50 years, to be a strong and successful voice for business due to the solid and impressive investment of our members. The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce creates, enhances and promotes the dynamic environment in which we work and live.