The Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference is a collaborative effort between the Central Fort Bend Chamber, the Fort Bend Chamber, and the Fort Bend EDC. This half-day conference will take place on Thursday, September 28th, from 7:30 am – 1:30 pm at Safari Texas Ranch, Richmond, TX.
This informative conference is a comprehensive series of presentations from industry experts in water, development, transportation, supply chain, public policy, and much more. The education and promotion of developments in infrastructure is an essential tool for business and economic growth. This educational conference promises to be information packed and a results-oriented meeting of experts covering various topics including Powering Fort Bend, Fort Bend County Mobility Bond, Rising Water and Private and Public Partnerships.
Glen Hegar
This year’s conference will feature a special keynote presentation from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar who will discuss fiber optics and broadband connectivity in Fort Bend County.
Glenn Hegar is Texas’ chief financial officer — the state’s treasurer, check writer, tax collector, procurement officer and revenue estimator – a job that is particularly important as the state continues its strong recovery amidst ongoing global economic and geopolitical instability. His commitment to responsible fiscal management is highlighted recently in his efforts to address issues such as pension reform and managing federal relief dollars.
The 2023 Fort Bend Infrastructure Conference is presented by our Title Sponsor, BGE, Inc., and our Breakfast Sponsor, Costello Inc. Corporate Sponsors include DEC, HCSS, Huitt-Zollars, Inc., and Woolpert.
Sponsors as of 07/11/2023.
Corporate Sponsorships include a table for eight at the luncheon, eight full-day tickets to the conference, vendor booth space, and logo recognition on all marketing and printed materials. Individual Member Reservations are available for $100 and Individual Prospective Member Reservations are available for $150. Register today at fortbendchamber.com or call 281-566-2152.
The Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Division, under the leadership of Co-Chairs, Craig Kalkomey, P.E with LJA Engineering, Inc., and Vern Hegwood, P.E. with Costello Inc., is the Central Fort Bend Chamber’s voice for transportation and infrastructure development in Fort Bend County. The division is comprised of business leaders in all facets of infrastructure – mobility, energy, water, housing, etc. – dedicated to understanding how infrastructure shapes our community.
The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Planning Division, under the leadership of Chair, Trisha Frederick with Costello, Inc., educates and advocates for transportation, infrastructure and development programs throughout the region that promote opportunities for investment that encourage an improved quality of life in our region.
