7. MEMBERSHIP OF THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

Diverse Partners Of Economic Alliance

A driving force in the Houston Port region’s economic prosperity and successes are growing faster than ever due to the participation by our members We convene a large, trusted network and well-connected organization

8. EVENT ATTENDANCE

MEMBER & COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

11 ORGANIZED AND HOSTED EVENTS in addition to our monthly taskforce and board meetings, provide members, industry leaders, and community stakeholders opportunities to network, gain knowledge, and engage in information sharing

Events such as the Industrial Procurement Forum provides insight to small and midsize businesses on how to do business with large industries including Port Houston. The aforementioned Women’s Leadership event empowers women to succeed in industry, and the aforementioned Gulf Coast Industry Forum have been well represented by key Port Houston team members.

9. PORT HOUSTON BOARD AND TASKFORCE PARTICIPATION

Board And Taskforce Participation

Economic Alliance has established itself as the convening entity in identifying and promoting issues of Houston Port region significance With our member input Economic Alliance works to improve our economic development assets, transportation infrastructure, workforce development entities and investment protections

Port Houston Board Level Participation

Board of Directors Member: Roy Mease, Port Houston Commissioner

As an active member of the Board of Directors Mr Mease represents Port Houston and attends the bi- monthly board/membership meetings with voting responsibility

Board of Directors Member: Roger Gunther, Executive Director, Port Houston

As an active member of the Board of Directors Mr Gunther represents Port Houston and attends the bi-