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SUMMARY:2026 Dinner and Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Houston’s Future for our signature fall event\, Dinner and Conversation\, an evening of civic leadership\, community engagement\, and thought-provoking dialogue. \nWe are proud to present the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award to Donna Cole\, a distinguished business leader\, civic champion\, and Spring 2005 alum of the Center’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum. Named in honor of our founder\, this award recognizes individuals whose leadership\, service\, and vision have made a lasting impact on the Houston region. \nDonna is the founder of Cole Chemical & Distributing\, Inc. and has built a nationally recognized company while dedicating decades of service to Houston through board leadership\, international engagement\, and philanthropy. Her work advancing economic development\, strengthening global partnerships\, and mentoring future leaders reflects the values at the heart of the Center’s mission. \nOur annual Dinner and Conversation convenes leaders from across business\, government\, and the nonprofit sector to engage in meaningful discussion on the issues shaping Houston’s future. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Co-Chairs\nKaren and Roland GarciaSelma and Mustafa TameezDr. Kelly J. Zúñiga and Luis F. Zúñiga\n\n\nHost Committee\nNory AngelDolly BrennamanJim BrigmanSidney EvansLori FreminRobert GondoLharissa JacobsSusan Osterberg\n\n\nAdditional details\, including featured speakers\, agenda\, and ticket information\, will be announced soon. \n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\nSupport an evening honoring Houston’s civic leadership. For more information\, contact Miri Wilkins\, Senior Director of Development\, at mwilkins@futurehouston.org. \n\nSponsorship packet (PDF)Sponsorship form\n\nOur 2026 Sponsors\n\nParting Sweets\nBenefactor\nChampagne Toast\nSignature Welcome Cocktail \nKathy & Marty Goossen and Theresa & Peter Chang \n\nPatrons \nDeloitteHouston AstrosKaren and Roland GarciaALF/Friends of Donna ColeAsian Chamber of CommerceNRG EnergyDr. Kelly J. Zúñiga and Luis F. ZúñigaY. Ping SunStavis Wealth ManagementBenjamin WarrenLegacy Community HealthMarek BrothersIngenero\, Inc.Mandy Kao and Shaobo DuAmy and Rob Pierce
URL:https://build.futurehouston.org/event/2026-dinner-and-conversation/
LOCATION:River Oaks Country Club\, TX\, 77019
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