Why Attend?
Get the Inside Scoop on Houston’s Economic Outlook
Learn directly from one of Greater Houston Partnership's economists about the trends shaping our region.
Engage with Houston's Business Community
This event brings together business professionals across industries to network, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
Understand AI's impact
Gain an understanding of Houston's economic future with the addition of AI
Guest Speaker
Craig Rhodes
Craig has worked at the Greater Houston Partnership for over 10 years. In his current role, Craig leads the Partnership's domestic regional economic development team. This team works to attract new jobs and capital investment to the 12-county Houston region across multiple industry sectors. Craig is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) with over 15 years of economic and community development experience. In addition to his experience at the Partnership, Craig also worked at CenterPoint Energy, helping lead the utility's regional economic development activities.
Host
Sharon Birkman
Sharon Birkman began her role as Birkman International’s President and CEO in 2002, becoming Chairman & CEO in 2019. As the daughter of company founder and influential industrial-organizational psychologist, Dr. Roger W. Birkman, Sharon cultivated her deep expertise in human perception and organizational behavior through her lifelong interest in The Birkman Method. Before succeeding Dr. Birkman as CEO, Sharon served in several roles, including VP Corporate Relations, Training, and Career Coaching. In addition to her responsibilities at Birkman, Sharon volunteers her services as a Board Member of Houston Public Media (NPR and PBS), Goodwill Industries of Houston, and as a lay-leader for Chapelwood United Methodist Church. She also served as a long-time Board member for ESCAPE Family Resource Center.
