In this Issue:

• HWCOC's West Houston Business Summit Was Great - HCC Was All In!
• Dr. Kimberly Burroughs Celebrated at HCC OEI
• Wallis Bank Hosts Partners at Appreciation Luncheon
• HTOWN Roundup Showcases Startup Community Around Houston and at HCC

February 9, 2024: Houston Community College was there “en force” at the Houston West Chamber of Commerce’s West Houston Business Summit. The day featured a host of exhibitors, breakout sessions with panels and a luncheon.  Northwest President Dr. Zachary Hodges was a featured panelist speaking on the Future of Business & Technology.



Dr. Hodges is pictured here with Ed Hirs and Sgt. Bruce Owdley, PHD, E, Richard Nevins, Caroline Verot Moore and Keri Werner. 

HCC filled three tables at the luncheon with HCC alumni entrepreneurs and leaders. 

The Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship thanks Dick Helmey and Troy Gillaspia for inviting us to the summit. True Color Graphics is a recurring in-kind sponsor of the HCC Business Plan Competition, and we so appreciate the opportunity to share a table and celebrate together our alumni, advisors and our partnership! 

Photo: L to R:Connie Rankin, Sandra Louvier, Tim Jeffcoat, Crystal Williams Lister, Arneisha Sadler, Taylor Nash, Rebekah Cordova, Susan Repka & Austin Tenette.

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HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses was there as well, with another table full of alumni.

Also seated at their table, Beth Guide, of Vertical Web, another of our competition sponsors. The Houston West Chamber of Commerce is also a recurring sponsor of the annual HCC Business Plan Competition!  Thank you!

Photo (L to R): David Sue, Affy Tarhandeh, Dr. Kimberly Burroughs, Stacy Sherman, Beth Guide, Michelle Gnome, Charles Capers (standing) and Tiffany Williams.

Houston Community College Northwest also hosted a table with HCC leaders & friends who are dedicated to a wide array of the Chambers efforts. It was a pleasure to have so many from HCC there with all gathered at this summit. Congratulations to Keri Werner and Jeffrey Reich-Hale and all involved!

Photo (L to R): Mary Grace Landrum, Dr. Kathy Anzivino, Dr. Lana Pigao, Connie Leon and Montrose Cunningham.

February 12, 2024: Dr. Kimberly Burroughs was celebrated for her contribution to entrepreneurship at HCC on February 12 at the HCC Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives (OEI).

Dr. Burroughs has been part of the HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program for the last eight years; serving as Mod Faculty for 2-1/2 years and then Executive Director for the last 5-1/2 years.

During her time as Executive Director, Dr. Burroughs and her outstanding team reached 1,000 graduates together.

Dr. Maya Durnovo, Associate Vice Chancellor, Economic Development and Entrepreneurial Initiatives, presented Dr. Burroughs with an award recognizing her outstanding contribution to entrepreneurship at HCC. 

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Dr. Burroughs is from Detroit, Michigan. After 38 years in Houston, she is returning home to serve as Executive Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Wayne State University. We will miss you dearly Kim; but are happy for you and wish you the best in this exciting next chapter of your career and life!   

February 28, 2024: It was a delight to gather with Wallis Bank and partners to celebrate their partnerships with the entities who support small businesses throughout the greater Houston area and beyond. 

Asif Dakri and Nasr Khan addressed the crowd. Next, they handed the mic to partners around the room who all got a chance to say a few words. 

Houston Community College was there, including Dr. Zachary Hodges, Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi, David Regenbaum, and Sandra Louvier.  

We’ve partnered with Wallis Bank for over a decade now to empower small business owners together through education and funding as they prepare for and navigate through the challenges and celebrations of launching and growing their businesses. 

Special thanks to Asif Dakri, Nasr Khan, Gary Owens, Roger Sebesta, Sheila Patterson, Terrence Hurley, Aziz Rahim, Gia Johnson, Harley Hurosky and all of the others at Wallis Bank for their support, sponsorship, time as advisors, speakers and on panels. 

Was also great seeing others who partner with Wallis Bank and with HCC, like the SBA, SCORE, Indo-American Chamber, the SBDC and many others! 

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February 29, 2024: Houston Exponential’s H-TOWN Roundup was held from Feb 25-Mar 1 throughout Houston. Houston Community College Central showcased a full morning of activities on February 29, centered around entrepreneurship resources, AI & Education and Global Mindsets; all organized by Dr. Ravi Brahmbhatt. 

Hosted by Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi, President, HCC Central, it was a platform for individuals to delve into topics such as Startup & Growth Resources, Global Skills Building & Education and Student Clubs & Talent.

The technology panel delved into Artificial Intelligence & education. It featured AI specialists, communications experts and instructors who shared from different perspectives.

The morning also included topics such as VR, demo presentations on preparing students for construction and fashion industries, international students with a global perspective and a Black History Global Resources Fair.

This event brought entrepreneurs, educators, and students to exchange knowledge, network, and explore opportunities for growth and development.

Houston Community College is honored to be a part of HTown Roundup and we thank Houston Exponential for such an outstanding effort to showcase and support the creation and success of startups and the commercialization of new technologies in the Houston community and beyond.



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