Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to sponsor the 2025 THRIVE Small Business Summit & Matchmaker event hosted by the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Premier Exhibitor level for a total cost of $750.00.
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Background and Discussion:
The 2025 THRIVE Small Business Summit is a premier event for the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. The second annual event will allow DEEO to connect with a diverse audience of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. The event will feature many expo booths, facilitating valuable interactions and learning opportunities.
Expected Impact:
This event will provide an excellent opportunity for community engagement. Attending and sponsoring the THRIVE Small Business Summit will allow DEEO to contribute to and support the members of the LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and local M/WBE’s by providing information about our programs and services. This involvement will facilitate connections with local businesses and support their economic growth.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court can choose not to approve this sponsorship; failure to approve it will impact DEEO’s ability to engage with this community of businesses and leaders.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: J: Grow the number and size of MWBEs.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): J2: Increase the strength and size of MWBE prime vendors.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch
Address (if applicable): 1801 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 2/6/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/30/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Estella Gonzalez, Executive Director, DEEO; Maya P. Thornton, Managing Director, Inclusive Procurement, DEEO
Attachments (if applicable): 2025 THRIVE Exhibitor Packet