Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership members have many opportunities to get hands-on involvement in business development activities while getting to know their colleagues. The following lists the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership's committees or panels. Please see the BAHEP calender to verify the time and place of each meeting.
AEROSPACE ADVISORY COMMITTEE — Chair, Bob Mitchell, president, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership: The AAC's mission is to promote continuing support and commitment to the space programs and space operations functions being implemented by NASA Johnson Space Center. The AAC recommends and implements initiatives to support the interests of NASA JSC and the local aerospace community.
Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ADVISORY PANEL — Chair, C. A. Shields, chemical industry marketing manager, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership: The CIAP’s mission is to connect the chemical industry’s needs and challenges with resources and expertise to foster the growth of this important pillar of the region’s economy.
Meets as needed
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — Chair, Richard Sanger, director of development, Space Center Houston: The mission of the IBDC is to support the regional opportunities to recruit, retain, expand and create international business.
Meets as needed
TEAM NASA — Chair, Joyce Abbey, aeo employee comm.& external relations,SAIC : As a team comprised of NASA, contractor and community representatives, Team NASA builds a seamless partnership with JSC to enhance employee, contractor and community activities.
Meets 1st Thursday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
ANNUAL QUASAR AWARD BANQUET COMMITTEE — Chair, Marc Havican, president, Space City Films Inc.: The committee plans and prepares for the Annual Quasar Award Banquet held each January. Attended by approximately 650 prominent business leaders and elected officials at the local, state and national levels, this elaborate banquet is a highlight of the year.
Starting in August, meets 3rd Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE — Chair, Pat Patton, owner, Born Wild - Innovative Promotions: Engages business leaders in the communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, graphic design and advertising industries to collaborate on public relations projects and events.
Meets as needed
SPACE CENTER VOLUNTEERS — Chair, aeo employee comm.& external relations,SAIC: SCV is an organization consisting of contract and civil space industry employees working together in the community to improve life on Earth.
Meets 1st Thursday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
ELLINGTON FIELD TASK FORCE — Chair, John Martinec, president, AeroSys LLC: The Ellington Field Task Force focuses on retention and enhancement of the joint reserve base military presence at Ellington Field.
Meets as needed
HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE — Chair, Monica Millican, mortgage banker NMLS #178152, PrimeLending A PlainsCapital Company: The HCC’s mission is to encourage collaboration between the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s "health care provider" members to improve the health status of our community and to demonstrate the community and economic benefits and quality of the health care industry in our region, with a specific objective of maximizing availability of our local health care services, as possible, through partnering and community awareness.
Meets 4th Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CITIZENS FOR SPACE EXPLORATION / TEXAS — Chair, Larry Strader, director, commercialization & outreach projects, Jacobs - ESC Group: The mission of CSE is to promote awareness and advocate support for NASA and America’s Space Exploration Program.
Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ADVISORY COMMITTEE — Chair, Dr. William Merrell,Texas A&M University at Galveston: The mission of IMAC is to support, advise, and advocate on matters relating to the region’s maritime industry, ports, and supporting intermodal transportation infrastructure and to review and make recommendations on strategic and policy level decisions to improve the overall operating environment.
Meets 3rd Thursday of every month from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE — Chair, Harv Hartman, managing partner, Summit Management Group: The EWDC’s mission is to enhance Bay Area Houston’s overall economic development and quality of life by collaborating to create a world-class education and training community; advocating for education; sharing best-practices; supporting regional economic development; assisting member organizations to achieve their respective goals; and establishing innovative and effective partnerships.
Meets 3rd Thursday of every month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
POLITICAL PROTOCOL COMMITTEE — Chair, Marcy Fryday, marketing director, Lakewood Yacht Club: The PPC's mission is to provide a forum for discussion, communication and outreach on issues affecting businesses in Bay Area Houston to elected officials, candidates and other key individuals.
Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE — Chair, Mark Conrad, owner, Express Employment Professionals: The purpose of the SBC is to help the organization’s small businesses grow by creating an environment for opportunity and advancement.
Meets 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.