West Houston Economic Development Summit
Fri Jan 18, 9:00 AM - Fri Jan 18, 2:30 PM

4 BUSINESS FORUMSHEALTHCARE | WORKFORCE | BANKING | MARKETING+ BUSINESS MARKETPLACE EXPO+ LUNCHEON PROGRAM ?????BUSINESS FORUMS?????? HEALTHCARE ?A Perspective on the Future Healthcare LandscapeHosted by Texas Children's Hospital West CampusThe Healthcare Segment is one of the largest business segments in Houston and especially West Houston. Also, healthcare insurance and alternatives are one of the most costly and important employee benefits. Come to this seminar to learn key trends in the healthcare industry and what is likely to happen withinsurance. Moderator/Forum ? Hosts: Richard Nevins, Vice President Employee Benefits, Higginbotham? Forum Panelist: Dr. Robert Morrow, President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Houston; Dave Milich, ChiefExecutive Officer, Texas, UnitedHealthcare - Employer & Individual; Eugenia Walters, Director of HumanResources, Houston Food Bank? WORKFORCE ?Employment in a Diverse SocietyWith the economy picking up steam, finding and keeping employees will become more difficult. In addition, many of them are increasingly millennials. Find out the latest trends in employee acquisition andretention.? Moderator/Forum Hosts: Patricia Moore, Wealth Advisor, Verde Wealth Group, LLC; Mark Owen, President-Galleria Office, Allegiance Bank; Christopher Bent, Architect; Mark Jodon, Littler? Forum Panelist: Dave Berndt, Senior Client Advocate, G&A Partners; Edwin Haynes, Managing Director& President, Haynes Global Services; Eliza Horn, National Diversity and Inclusion Communications Lead, Deloitte; Roniel Bencosme, Community Director, WeWork.? BANKING ?Capital solutions for your business and where to go for your financial needs. Hosted by Mercantil BankDiscussion points will include conventional lending for small-to-medium-sized commercial businesses; as well as SBA and EXIM Banklending programs. We will also discuss current market conditions, and how to help further position yourcompany to take advantage of opportunities in a well-diversified economy such as West Houston.? Moderator/Forum Hosts: Francisco Rivero, EVP Texas Regional Office, Mercantil Bank? Forum Panelist: Jeff Criswell, VP, Branch Sales & Service Manager, Mercantil Bank; Beau Lezar, CommercialBanking Officer, Mercantil Bank; La Tis