Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jie Wu, Interim Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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Request for approval to sponsor the 8th Annual Real Estate and Construction Summit REC 2026 on October 29, 2026, at a supporting sponsorship level of $1,000.
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Background and Discussion:
The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) requests approval to participate as a Supporting Sponsor of the 8th Annual Real Estate & Construction Summit (REC 2026), to be held on October 29, 2026, at the GSH Event Center, 9950 W Bellfort Ave., Houston, Texas 77031.
Hosted by the American Turkic Business Council (ATBC) in partnership with the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), BISNOW, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the summit is a premier networking and business development event for professionals in the real estate, construction, architecture, development, and design industries. HAR.com is serving as the event's Signature Sponsor. The summit will convene developers, investors, builders, contractors, architects, public officials, small business owners, and other key industry stakeholders from across the Greater Houston region.
Participation as a Supporting Sponsor will provide DEEO with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with businesses and industry leaders while increasing awareness of Harris County programs and resources. Spe...
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