Perry to speak at Woodlands Economic Outllook event

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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce announced that former Texas Gov. Rick Perry will be the keynote speaker at the 2017 Economic Outlook Conference, "Fully Charged: Moving Forward." Jan. 27.

"The Economic Outlook Conference provides the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the projected growth of the economies in Montgomery County and Texas," said JJ Hollie, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce president & CEO. "Year after year, this event brings together nationally recognized speakers, over 800 businesses, community leaders and corporate sponsors."

The 2017 Volunteer Team Leader for the Economic Outlook Conference is Nicole Gauthier, executive director with Lone Star College Foundation.

"... [W]e wanted to pull in speakers that can focus on the robust Texas economy and discuss what we can anticipate for continued future growth," Gauthier said. "We are thrilled to have Governor Perry join us in 2017."

Leading off the morning, attendees will hear from U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, of the 8th District, followed by presenting underwriter Gil Staley, chief executive officer of The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership, and Alex Sutton and Tim Welbes, co-presidents of The Woodlands Development Company for a community update. The morning keynote speakers will be Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Heidi Cruz, managing director at Goldman Sachs. The day will end with Perry, the luncheon keynote speaker.

This event is sponsored by presenting underwriter The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership, luncheon keynote speaker sponsor, Cypressbrook Company, morning keynote speaker sponsor Stibbs & Co., PC Attorneys, and finally luncheon sponsors-to-date, Lone Star Corporate College, The Woodlands Development Company, Wright Business Technologies and Strike, LLC.

The conference will be at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available for purchase online at www.EOCTheWoodlands.com, or contact events@woodlandschamber.org, 281.367.5777.